World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development (3 papers in press)

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  Is there a relationship between organisational climate and job satisfaction? A view from a systematic review and meta-analysis ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Luis Alberto Geraldo-Campos, Karla Liliana Haro-Zea 
  Abstract: This study focused on determining the relationship between organisational climate and job satisfaction in education, health and other sectors, as its long-term effects can affect organisational performance. Using a PRISMA-supported systematic review method, a literature search was conducted in Scopus and Web of Science databases. Quantitative articles with correlation, regression or effect size data were included. In addition, meta analysis was conducted in Jamovi, where the r-z coefficient was transformed using a maximum confidence estimator. The title-based search strategy yielded 112 articles, but only 30 met the inclusion criteria. The meta-analysis revealed a positive correlation between climate and job satisfaction in education, health and other sectors. It is concluded that a favourable organisational climate helps keep employees satisfied; that is, employees with an adequate organisational climate will feel more satisfied at work, whether in education, health or any other sector. Therefore, senior and middle management must ensure an appropriate organisational climate.
  Keywords: organisational climate; job satisfaction; leadership; support; promotion opportunities; education sector; health sector; PRISMA; meta analysis; systematic review.
  DOI: 10.1504/WREMSD.2025.10073100
   
  

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  Evaluating sustainable development goals through market capitalisation: where we are half way and future research ahead ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Pablo José Arana-Barbier 
  Abstract: The study shows the situation of the 2030 Agenda halfway between 2015 and 2030. The empirical study aims to determine which SDGs are positively correlated with market capitalisation of publicly listed companies. Through a multiple linear regression between the 17 SDGs and market capitalisation in 26 developed and 48 emerging countries, the study finds that, for the most part, SDGs are inversely correlated with the market capitalisation of the countries studied. Therefore, companies would tend to undertake initiatives only associated with those SDGs that are positively correlated (2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 and 17) with market capitalisation. This worrying inconsistency reflects a merely transactional implementation of initiatives, which becomes more acute depending on the type of country (developed or emerging). Seven potential factors are proposed as an explanation based on the rigorous literature review, and four relevant fields of future research are opened as a result of the study.
  Keywords: 2030 Agenda; developed countries; emerging countries; greenwash; market capitalisation; SDGs; SDG-washing.
  DOI: 10.1504/WREMSD.2025.10073101
   
  

Special Issue on: KTECH 2025 OA Entrepreneurial Futures in the Digital Age Research at the Intersection of Technology, Education, and Economy

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  Validating a comprehensive financial literacy questionnaire for Kuwaiti Youth: a factor analysis study ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Taiba Alhumaidhi, Faisal AlReshaid, Kenda Alzayed 
  Abstract: This study aims to validate a questionnaire designed to measure financial literacy among youth in Kuwait. The instrument was developed using items sourced from various existing tools and tailored to the Kuwaiti context, with a focus on youth aged 1825. The questionnaire was initially divided into seven domains, covering different aspects of financial literacy, including budgeting, savings, investments, debt management, financial planning, risk awareness and digital financial tools. A sample of 1064 participants completed the questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis (PCA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed to evaluate the structure, reliability and validity of the instrument. The results of the CFA confirmed that financial literacy can be grouped into four distinct domains: Consuming Behaviour (CB), Information Literacy (IL), Financial Practices (FP) and Investment Behaviour (IB). These four domains emerged as the most reliable and validated constructs for measuring financial literacy among youth in Kuwait. The study successfully developed and validated a comprehensive tool for assessing financial literacy among Kuwaiti Youth. The confirmed domains provide a robust framework for future research and policy development aimed at enhancing financial literacy education and interventions in Kuwait.
  Keywords: financial literacy; Kuwaiti Youth; questionnaire validation; factor analysis; financial behaviour.
  DOI: 10.1504/WREMSD.2025.10072750