Local economic development (LED), which empowers women economically, socially, and
politically by transforming their present circumstances, which is often a poor, undeveloped …

Background Ghana's mask-wearing compliance with COVID-19 prevention protocols has
not been as impressive among the general population. In this study, we examined factors …

For handling future crises and to give their businesses the best chance of survival it is
imperative that owners and managers of SMEs have a comprehensive understanding of the …

Since its inception in December 2019, COVID-19 has evolved into a global pandemic,
disrupting lifestyles and livelihoods and redefining how we work and live. With great impact …

Purpose COVID-19 pandemic has unprecedentedly shattered the entire world economy and
development. Without exclusion, the construction industry has undergone very extreme …

The COVID-19 disease has impacted the performance of all industries, including the
construction industry. In order to curb the spread of the disease, the government has …

Social distancing measures can create psychological issues, especially among hospital staff
who constantly deal with emergency patients. To explore the mediating role of COVID-19 …

Construction contract conditions typically address force majeure (FM) events and their
impacts on contractors' possible time and cost entitlements. This paper addresses the …

The coronavirus took toll on human lives and catalyzed a crippling economic recession that
led to soaring unemployment rates. The construction industry, due in part to its labor …

Worldwide, countries were forced to redirect their resources, national efforts, and attention to
alleviating the widespread of the coronavirus. Efforts such as national lockdowns …