Finance, banking and accounting
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Validity of Portfolio-Based Assessment in Primary Education
— Portfolio-based assessment (PBA) has been heralded as a holistic alternative to traditional tests for capturing children’s growth across cognitive, socio-emotional, and creative domains. Yet its adoption in primary schools is often hampered by questions about…
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Influence of Digital Payment Adoption on Consumer Financial Behaviour in India: An Empirical Study
— The rapid development of digital technology has transformed the way individuals manage their financial transactions. Digital payment systems have become an important component of everyday economic activities, enabling consumers to transfer money, pay bills, purchase…
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Institutional Farm Credit Through Kisan Credit Cards: Comparative Evidence on Productivity, Income and Financial Autonomy
— The present paper tries to establish the extent to which short-term institutional credit for agriculture through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) has helped in improving the productivity levels of crops, incomes from agriculture and financial…
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AI-Driven Predictive Analytics for Inventory Management in Community Pharmacies
— Community pharmacies face a perpetual balancing act: keeping essential medicines available at the counter while avoiding capital lock-in and wastage from expiries. Traditional rule-of-thumb methods—supplier minimums, fixed reorder points, and manual visual checks—struggle against demand…
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Automated Expense Tracking in SAP to Improve Manufacturing Financial Accuracy and Speed
In the modern manufacturing industry, financial accuracy and timely reporting are pivotal for enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining competitive advantage. However, traditional manual expense tracking methods often lead to inefficiencies, including errors, delays,…
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Role of Women Leaders in Cybersecurity Audit and IT Governance
The underrepresentation of women in cybersecurity leadership roles has been a significant concern, particularly in areas like cybersecurity audit and IT governance. This manuscript explores the pivotal role of women leaders in these domains, examining their…
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NIST-Based Audit Frameworks for IT Operations: Practical Applications in ServiceNow
This manuscript explores the integration of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-based audit frameworks within IT operations, focusing on their practical applications in ServiceNow. As organizations increasingly adopt digital platforms, ensuring robust cybersecurity and compliance…
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Measuring the Effectiveness of Agile Methodologies in IT Audit Delivery
This manuscript explores the integration of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-based audit frameworks within IT operations, focusing on their practical applications in ServiceNow. As organizations increasingly adopt digital platforms, ensuring robust cybersecurity and compliance…
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Developing RACI Models for Cross-Departmental Regulatory Project Planning
Effective regulatory project planning in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries hinges on unambiguous role definitions, transparent communication pathways, and rigorous accountability frameworks. The RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) matrix offers a structured approach to delineate…
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Tracking Metrics for Regulatory Submission Performance in Multinational Portfolios
Effective management of regulatory submission performance across multiple jurisdictions directly influences a company’s ability to bring life-saving therapies to patients in a timely manner. This expanded study analyzes key performance indicators—submission timelines, approval rates, and regulatory…