Volume 3

Ethics compliance for enhancing operational integrity in the cityof Johanesburg Metropoliton Municipality Thabo Keith Bob and Maxwell Haurovi, pp. 1-22 Entrepreneurial guidance and SME performance: Perspectives from Johannesburg‑based SME owners Keitumetse Lorraine Tebakang and Dr. Ingrid Vorwerk Marren, pp. 23-37 Virtual OCB: Fostering discretionary behaviours in remote workforces amid digital isolation Renu Jahangirdhar, pp. 38-68 A Multi-Layer Metric-Driven Validation Framework for Digital Forensic and Cyber-crime Evidence Prof. M. V. Thuraisingham, pp. 69-99 Beyond compliance: Institutional balancing as a grounded governance framework for state-owned enterprises Dr Kina Nhlengethwa and Prof Flip Schutte, pp. 100 - 120

Bibliometric insights into ESG and economic development Trends and thematic analysis with R and VOSviewerToward doctorateness A semi-systematic review of doctoral supervision strategies and a conceptual frameworkAssessing the influence of quick commerce on consumer behaviour patterns among millennials in Tier-II Indian cities A primary data studyIntegrating Keynesian economics, Schumpeterian innovation, and connectivism for inclusive youth development in South AfricaFrom traditional finance to fintech ecosystems A conceptual review and research agenda

Gender Equality as a Driver for Economic Gains in the Technology Sector A Qualitative Inquiry from South Africa Redefining Digital Identity in the Age of Human-Machine Integration A Framework for Ethical Authentication and Autonomy Green Swan Mapping green finance in the age of climate change Employee Engagement Insights Literature Review and Exploration of Core Components Practitioner Perspectives in Stakeholder Engagement Toward a Grounded Theory