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Young Household Intentions to Prevent Food Waste: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior and Health Belief Model 青少年家庭预防食物浪费意愿：计划行为理论与健康信念模型的应用

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-07-10 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70065

Muhammad Danish Habib, Nadia Ashraf, Festus Victor Bekun, Anar Aliyev

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Does Corporate Social Responsibility Support Progress Toward Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh? 企业社会责任是否支持孟加拉国实现可持续发展目标？

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-07-04 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70064

Md Tota Miah, Tamal Chakrobortty, Kaniz Habiba Afrin, Anita Dancs, Mária Fekete-Farkas

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From Intentions to Actions: How Entrepreneurial Actions and Government Policies Mediate and Moderate This Link 从意图到行动：企业家行为和政府政策如何调解和缓和这一联系

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70061

Amaan Ullah, Nawab Ali Khan, Abukasim Idrisi, Imran Saleem, Mohd Yasir Arafat

{"title":"From Intentions to Actions: How Entrepreneurial Actions and Government Policies Mediate and Moderate This Link","authors":"Amaan Ullah, Nawab Ali Khan, Abukasim Idrisi, Imran Saleem, Mohd Yasir Arafat","doi":"10.1002/pa.70061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.70061","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Entrepreneurial activity is a key driver of economic growth, contributing to innovation, job creation, and societal advancement. However, the process of transforming entrepreneurial intentions (EIs) into actual actions that lead to job creation is complex and influenced by a range of institutional factors. This study aims to examine the relationship between EIs, job creation expectations, and the role of total early-stage entrepreneurial activities (TEAs) as a mediating factor, while also assessing the moderating effects of government support policies. Using data from the global entrepreneurship monitor (GEM) spanning 2001–2023 across 15 selected Asian economies, we identify that entrepreneurial actions partially mediate the link between EI and job creation. Moreover, supportive government policies play a significant moderating role in enhancing this relationship, whereas adverse institutional norms can hinder entrepreneurial progress. The study contributes to the literature by exploring the direct relationship between EIs and job creation, particularly, in the context of Asian economies. Additionally, it offers empirical evidence on the conditional effects of government policies, advancing our understanding of how they jointly influence the intention–action phenomenon. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers aiming to maximize the economic benefits of entrepreneurship through tailored policy reforms.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Affairs","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144536855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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From Theory to Practice: A Literature Review of Theoretical Frameworks in Public Sector Sustainability Reporting 从理论到实践：公共部门可持续发展报告理论框架的文献综述

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70063

Natalia Arias, Miguel Marco-Fondevila, Ana Yetano

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Democracy and the Productivity Benefits of Entrepreneurship in Africa 非洲的民主和创业对生产力的好处

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70066

Folorunsho M. Ajide

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Health Tourism Catalyst for Growth in Developing Nations 健康旅游促进发展中国家经济增长

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70060

Sumaira Parveen Chowdhary, Kakali Majumdar

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Role of Governance, Resource Rents, and Economic Complexity in Economic Growth: A BRICS Analysis 治理、资源租金和经济复杂性在经济增长中的作用：金砖国家分析

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-06-24 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70058

Samir Ul Hassan, Joel Basumatary, Biswambhara Mishra

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Fostering Global Well-Being: Insights From India on Learned Happiness for Administrators and Education Policy-Makers 促进全球福祉：来自印度对管理者和教育政策制定者学习幸福的见解

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-06-20 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70059

Sandeep Kumar, Arvind Kumar

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Caste, Religion and Job Market 种姓、宗教和就业市场

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-06-17 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70052

Aakanksha, Bharat Singhal, Narendra Kumar Bishnoi

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Electronic Tax (E-Levy) Policies in Africa: Evidence From Ghana 非洲的电子税收政策：来自加纳的证据

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2025-06-17 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70053

Daniel Dramani Kipo-Sunyehzi, Clinton Okyere Asante

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