THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEAR OF MISSING OUT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM STUDENTS AT HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITY
Cao Ho Thuy Linh, Student of Economics and business administration, Hung Vuong University, Phu Tho
International Journal of Economics, Business & Sustainable Management | DOI:- 10.5281/zenodo.19588431 | Page 01 to 25
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and academic performance among students at Hung Vuong University, with a particular focus on students from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory and Social Comparison Theory, the study conceptualizes FOMO as a multidimensional construct including four components: fear of missing information, self-comparison with others, need for social connection, and frequent social media checking behavior. A mixed-method design was employed, combining literature review and quantitative survey analysis. Primary data were collected from 250 valid responses, and the measurement model included 24 observed variables. The results indicate that all four dimensions of FOMO negatively and significantly affect students’ academic performance. Among them, frequent social media checking behavior exerts the strongest effect, followed by need for social connection, self-comparison with others, and fear of missing information. The findings suggest that FOMO is not merely an emotional state but also a behavioral mechanism that interferes with concentration, time use, and learning effectiveness. The study contributes to the growing literature on digital behavior and education by providing empirical evidence from a local Vietnamese university context and offers practical implications for students, lecturers, and universities in reducing the adverse educational consequences of excessive digital engagement.
Keywords: Fear of Missing Out; FOMO; academic performance; social media; university students; higher education; Vietnam.
CULTURAL PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN DELTA STATE COMMUNITIES, NIGERIA.
EMMANUEL Cynthia Chisom, Department of Business Administration, DELSU Business School, Asaba Nigeria.
International Journal of Economics, Business & Sustainable Management | DOI:- 10.5281/zenodo.20046224 | Page 01 to 24
Abstract
The study examined cultural practices and employee commitment in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Delta State Communities, Nigeria, with specific objectives to determine the effect of organisational values and norms on employee commitment and evaluate the influence of communication practices on employee commitment. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, and data were collected from a sample size of 372 employees, out of which 351 valid responses were used for analysis, representing a 94.4% response rate. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that organisational values and norms have a significant positive effect on employee commitment (β = 0.48, p = 0.000), indicating that fairness, integrity, respect, and shared beliefs enhance employees’ emotional attachment to SMEs. The study also found that communication practices significantly influence employee commitment (β = 0.36, p = 0.000), showing that openness, feedback systems, and clear communication channels improve employee engagement and loyalty. The regression model further indicated that cultural practices jointly explained 58% of the variation in employee commitment (R² = 0.58). The study concluded that cultural practices are critical determinants of employee commitment in SMEs in Delta State, as both organisational values and communication practices significantly shape employees’ attitudes and behaviour in the workplace. It was recommended that SME owners and managers should strengthen organisational values by promoting fairness and ethical standards, and improve communication systems by ensuring transparency, feedback, and employee participation in decision-making processes. These actions will enhance employee commitment and organisational stability.
Keywords: Cultural practices, employee commitment, organisational values, communication practices, SMEs, Delta State.
A Study on Employee Efficiency at Saras Dairy With Special reference to Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation, Alwar District
Sarita Sharma, Research Scholar, Lords School of Management, Lords University, Alwar (Rajasthan), India.
International Journal of Economics, Business & Sustainable Management | DOI:- 10.5281/zenodo.22091221 | Page 01 to 10
Abstract
The dairy cooperative sector constitutes a vital pillar of the rural economy in Rajasthan, with the Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation (RCDF) operating under the brand ‘Saras’ as one of the most prominent institutional frameworks for milk procurement, processing, and distribution in the state. Employee efficiency within such cooperative enterprises directly influences product quality, operational productivity, and the socioeconomic welfare of affiliated farmer members. This empirical study investigates the determinants of employee efficiency at the Saras Dairy plant in Alwar District, Rajasthan. A structured questionnaire was administered to a purposively sampled group of 120 employees across production, quality control, logistics, administration, and field operations departments.
Keywords: –RCDF, HR, ERP.
Socio-Economic implications of Migrant Construction Laborers (An Empirical study of Alwar-Rajasthan)
Ruksana Khan, Research Scholar, Lords School of Management, Lords University, Alwar (Rajasthan), India.
International Journal of Economics, Business & Sustainable Management | DOI:- 10.5281/zenodo.22091265 | Page 01 to 13
Abstract
The construction sector is among the largest absorbers of unorganised and seasonal migrant labour in India, and Alwar district in Rajasthan — situated within the National Capital Region growth corridor — has witnessed a sustained inflow of migrant construction workers from within and outside the state over the past decade. This empirical study examines the socio-economic implications of migration on construction labourers working in Alwar district, with specific reference to income and wage security, housing and living conditions, access to healthcare, children’s education, social security coverage, and workplace safety. Using a descriptive-cum-analytical research design, primary data were collected from a sample of 250 migrant construction labourers selected through stratified random sampling across five construction-intensive zones of Alwar district (Alwar city, Bhiwadi, Tijara, Kishangarh Bas, and Behror). A structured, pre-tested interview schedule was administered, supplemented by focus group discussions and site observation. The reliability of the multi-item scale was found to be satisfactory (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.86; KMO = 0.81, Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity significant at p < 0.001). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests of association, and one-way ANOVA. Findings reveal that a majority of migrant labourers earn below the notified minimum wage, live in temporary or employer-provided shelters lacking basic sanitation, and have limited access to formal healthcare and social security schemes despite eligibility under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act, 1996. Statistically significant associations were found between duration of migration and access to social security benefits, and between labour category (skilled/unskilled) and monthly income. The study concludes that while migration to Alwar’s construction economy offers short-term livelihood gains, it is accompanied by considerable socio-economic vulnerability arising from weak implementation of labour welfare legislation. Policy recommendations include strengthening BOCW Board registration drives, portable social security benefits, on-site crèche and health facilities, and grievance redressal mechanisms tailored to migrant workers.
Keywords: DMIC, NSSO, NCR, KMO.