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The paper investigates the asymmetric effects of basic fiscal policy instruments on economic development in Nigeria between 1981 and 2022) by employing a Non-linear ARDL (NARDL) technique. The study reveals that government expenditure shocks in Nigeria can positively impact unemployment, stimulate economic activity, and reduce poverty, while negative shocks can lead to economic decline. However, long-term effects may diminish due to inefficiencies, corruption, and economic growth. The study also shows a negative correlation between government expenditure shocks and the Human Development Index, indicating suboptimal public spending efficiency. It is recommended that Nigeria can enhance youth employment, entrepreneurship, smallholder farming, microfinance institutions, and infrastructure development through various programs like the National Social Investment Programme.

Keywords: Asymmetric Effects, Fiscal Policy, Economic Development, NARDL and Nigeria.

Open innovation is crucial for business competitiveness (Chesbrough, 2003). As companies face internal resource constraints, they turn to collaborative approaches to drive innovation. However, most research focuses on large firms, leaving a gap in understanding open innovation in Moroccan SMEs. This article examines the key factors influencing its adoption and its impact on SME performance. A survey was conducted among 99 Moroccan SMEs using self-administered questionnaires via Google Forms. The collected data was analyzed using structural equation modeling, specifically the LISREL method.

Findings indicate that the adoption of open innovation is influenced by several factors, including knowledge of the concept, company size and age, ownership structure, strategy, and internationalization. Discussion : A positive correlation emerges between open innovation and SME performance improvement. SMEs perceive it as a means to strengthen their innovation processes and reputation, despite resource limitations. Open innovation presents a key opportunity for Moroccan SMEs. Its implementation enables them to overcome constraints and enhance their competitiveness.

Keywords: Open innovation, Moroccan SMEs, performance, external collaboration, LISREL, internationalization, strategy, resources.

This article explores the interconnected wisdom of Ayurveda and Dharmashastra, two foundational pillars of ancient Indian knowledge. While Ayurveda focuses on holistic health and well-being, and Dharmashastra outlines moral and legal duties, both stem from a shared Vedic worldview that emphasizes harmony between the individual and the cosmos. The systems converge in their practical guidance—such as routines, dietary habits, and ethical conduct—linking physical health with moral responsibility. Together, they offer a timeless framework for living a balanced, ethical, and purposeful life, especially relevant in addressing modern physical and societal challenges.

Adaptation to climate change, now an urgent necessity rather than a distant option, demands a management-oriented approach to address the vulnerabilities of poor communities facing intensifying climate hazards. This requires uniting four key communities: risk reduction, climate and climate change, environmental management, and poverty reduction, a cohesive framework with shared concepts like vulnerability, resilience, and livelihoods. A -bottom-up” strategy rooted in livelihood assets (natural, social-political, human, physical, and financial capital) emphasizes ecosystem management to reduce vulnerability while fostering resilience. Effective adaptation hinges on flexible, locally tailored processes, integrating these efforts into national development frameworks to harmonize poverty eradication and environmental management, tackling persistent environment-development challenges.

Keywords: Adaptation, Vulnerability, Resilience, Livelihoods, Ecosystem Management
JEL classification: Q54, Q56, Q57, O13

The purpose of this study is to improve understanding of how High-Involvement Human Resource Practices (HIHRP) relate to employee performance by creating and testing a detailed model based on the Ability- otivation- pportunity (AMO) framework. We surveyed 424 employees in the Indian service sectors and analysed the data using PLS SEM 4. We also employed a bootstrapping method to explore the potential significance of the relationships among the constructs. The current study found that using HIHRP based on the AMO model helps employees perform better, as all the ideas we tested were supported by data showing a positive connection between AEHRP (staffing and training), MEHRP (performance-based appraisal and compensation), and OEHRP (work design and participation) and employee performance. Our study contributes further evidence that the AMO framework offers a useful perspective on how HR systems can lead to improved employee performance. The practical implications indicate that organizations would benefit greatly from adopting a comprehensive, system-wide approach to HRM that encompasses all the AMO model dimensions. Finally, we outline the theoretical implications, limitations, and future pathways for research.

Keywords: High Involvement HR Practices, Employee Performance, AMO Model, Indian Service Sector, Human Resource Management