Funding Opportunities Research Articles

Identifying crowdfunding storytellers who deliver successful projects: a machine learning approach

Crowdfunding plays a key role in financial technology to provide individuals and enterprises with funding opportunities to establish start-ups and/or new business ventures. It is mainly used to link projects’ creators and backers, collect money and plan fundraising projects via social networks. This paper proposes a machine learning-enabled approach to analyse Kickstarter numerical and textual data and predict the successful funding and delivery of crowdfunding projects. It offers crowdfunding stakeholders benefits including creator credibility assessment, project risk reduction, and backer confidence enhancement. This research proposes a data preprocessing approach to prepare the dataset and extract the relevant features for the predictions. Besides, it trains and compares five numerical machine learning classification models and three text-mining methods to find the best-fitted numerical and textual analysis approaches. According to the results, the proposed SVM model outperforms the numerical benchmarks in terms of Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1 score, and model Training latency. Moreover, BERT gives the best results if the dataset is complex, while Word2vec works better with simple features in textual analysis.

Studying political decision-making as a cognitive process: is it interdisciplinary? A bibliometric analysis

IntroductionAt the turn of the 21st century, concerns emerged regarding whether research at the intersection of psychology and political science should be regarded as a multidisciplinary subfield within political science or an independent, interdisciplinary field that contributes to both disciplines. More than twenty years later, how does the literature on political decision-making approach this issue? Should this application of political cognition research be viewed as a multidisciplinary subfield within political science, or as an independent interdisciplinary field contributing to both political science and psychology? This study examines the organizational framework of research and the trends in publications within the literature on political decision-making.MethodsThrough a bibliometric analysis, this study aims to enhance readers’ understanding of the disciplinary characteristics of research in political decision-making. The analysis examines how publications are distributed across various disciplines and among different researchers contributing to the study of political decision-making, as well as the most frequently used methodologies in this field.ResultsThe findings suggest that research tends to be more multidisciplinary than strictly interdisciplinary. This conclusion is based on three observations: (i) most publications are in political science journals; (ii) much of the research is conducted by political scientists; and (iii) the research mainly uses political science frameworks and observational designs despite political scientists’ familiarity with experimental designs. Departmental affiliation is the key factor in predicting cited literature, with political scientists favoring political science research and psychologists leaning towards psychology research.DiscussionThe results of this study suggest that while political decision-making research draws on expertise from both disciplines, it remains fundamentally anchored in political science. Recommendations include attending conferences outside the researcher’s primary discipline, provided they are relevant to their research agenda. Researchers should explore the various specialized grants and funding opportunities that aim to promote the development of new research questions and testing new methods, theoretical approaches, and innovative ideas. Faculty should integrate various disciplines into the curriculum to offer valuable and broadly applicable knowledge. By promoting open interdisciplinary dialogue, political scientists and psychology researchers can work together more effectively to tackle the challenges of political decision-making research.

A retrospective multi-site examination of chronic kidney disease using longitudinal laboratory results and metadata to identify clinical and financial risk

BackgroundA retrospective observational study was conducted at 3 health care organizations to identify clinical gaps in care for patients with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD), and financial opportunity from U.S. risk adjustment payment systems. Lack of evaluation for CKD in patients with diabetes was also assessed.MethodsOutpatient longitudinal laboratory results and patient metadata available in the electronic medical record, laboratory information system, and/or laboratory billing or facility claims data for the calendar year 2021 were evaluated. Laboratory results were compared to billing data (ICD-10 codes) and risk adjustment scores including Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) to determine if laboratory-identified CKD was coded as a disease condition in the electronic medical record. Adults 18 to 75 years of age were included; inpatient laboratory results and pregnant individuals were excluded.ResultsAt the 3 institutions, 12,478 of 16,063 (78%), 487 of 1511 (32%) and 19,433 of 29,277 (66%) of patients with laboratory evidence of stage 3 or 4 CKD did not have a corresponding ICD-10 or HCC code for CKD in the electronic medical record. For patients at the 3 institutions with diabetes on the basis of an HbA1c value of ≥ 6.5%, 34,384 of 58,278 (59%), 2274 of 2740 (83%) and 40,378 of 52,440 (77%) had not undergone guideline-recommended laboratory testing for CKD during the same 12 months. Using publicly available data for calendar year 2021, an estimated 3246 of 32,398 patients (9.9%) at the 3 institutions with undocumented CKD stages 3–4 would be enrolled in Medicare Advantage or Affordable Care Act Marketplace programs. The imputed lost reimbursement under risk-adjusted payment systems for under-documentation of CKD in this subset of patients was $2.85 M for the three institutions combined, representing lost opportunity for both identification and proactive clinical management of these patients, and financial recovery for the costs of providing that care.ConclusionsClinical laboratories can provide value beyond routine diagnostics, helping to close gaps in care for identification and management of CKD, stratifying subgroups of patients to identify risk, and capturing missed reimbursement through risk adjustment factors.

Toward a circular economy in Italian agri-food: upstream partners in insect biorefineries

The insect biorefinery (IB) is central to recycling nutrients from food losses and waste (FLW) in an emerging circular bioeconomy approach. The sustainable leadership of the European insect industry and its integration into the bioeconomy depend on implementing symbiotic production models through site selection and partnerships. Only 8 studies, including 3 in the EU, have examined stakeholder acceptance. This pilot study is the first to focus on potential upstream symbiosis partners (USPs) in the EU, examining the factors that influence the willingness of potential USPs in suitable Italian locations to adopt IB. Preliminary analyses identified a final sample of 31 respondents who completed an online-survey divided into four sections. After data elaboration, a principal component analysis was conducted, considering 27 questions and their correlations with the first two principal components. The analysis revealed that the presence of internal research and development within the company, along with the company’s role in the supply chain and the seasonality of production, had a minor influence on explaining the variance of the data. Interestingly, company size was negatively correlated with the willingness to become part of the insect-rearing supply chain or receive information about this technology. On the contrary, interest in innovative production and self-management of by-products were strongly related. Finally, funding opportunities could positively influence both the Italian and EU contexts, encouraging innovative practices among small and medium-sized enterprises. In contrast, barriers to implementing insect farming include misinformation, anticipated negative media impacts on branding, and resistance to changing by-product management practices. This pilot study serves as a foundational exploration, providing insights into the acceptability of insect farming among potential USPs and offers valuable insights for future studies, thereby shaping the discourse on the acceptability and integration of insect farming within the circular bioeconomy.

Navigating the oncology drug discovery and development process with programmes supported by the National Institutes of Health.

The translation of basic drug discoveries from laboratories to clinical use presents substantial challenges. Factors such as insufficient funding, misdirected project focus, and inability to understand a drug's limitations or strengths contribute to the difficulty of this process. To address these issues, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established various resources dedicated to streamlining drug development. The NIH offers access to regularly curated databases encompassing categories like drug discovery, target discovery, genomics, proteomics, and clinical datasets. The NIH also provides access to key resources through various programmes, such as the Developmental Therapeutics Program, focusing on preclinical drug discovery and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, which oversees clinical trial efforts for investigational agents. These resources might include funding opportunities, access to a network of scientific experts, and services to address gaps in scientific work. This Review explores the diverse platforms and resources available at the NIH and outlines how researchers can leverage them to expedite the drug development process.

An international perspective on priority areas for women’s cardiovascular health research: Qualitative findings from a cross-sectional survey.

BackgroundThe Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF) unites international research funders interested in supporting cardiovascular disease (CVD) research. One focus area is women’s cardiovascular health; this study identifies priority themes for future joint research funding opportunities. MethodsFollowing ethics approval, a survey was developed based on literature review, GCRFF feedback, and input from methodologists/content experts. The survey was comprised of three open-ended and five multiple choice questions. Using widespread dissemination strategies, an electronic survey portal was opened for eight weeks, from the 15th November 2023 to 15th January 2024, with various language options. Results were downloaded into a secure REDCap database for analysis. Independent theming of responses was completed by three reviewers until coding consensus was achieved, following which one coder completed the remaining theming. Descriptive statistics are reported. ResultsOf 191 responses, all GCRFF nine countries were represented. Most respondents identified as women (74%) and clinicians/academics (77%); fewer people with lived or living experience participated (23%). Common themes included women-specific risk factors and prevention strategies (56%), life course issues (43%), and sex and gender-specific treatments and outcomes (36%). Common topics were CVD (66%), coronary artery disease (18%), and heart disease (13%). Designated research pillars included clinical (52%), population health (36%) and basic science (30%). Solutions proposed included knowledge generation (71%), increased funding (55%), networking researchers (52%), and knowledge mobilization (41%). Congruence of priority ordering was demonstrated between sex and respondent residence subgroups. ConclusionDiverse international input prioritized research in risk factors and prevention strategies specific to women and in sex and gender-specific treatment and outcomes of heart disease, with considerations of life course issues across all research pillars.

How to establish and sustain a disease registry: insights from a qualitative study of six disease registries in the UK

BackgroundThe advent of new chronic conditions such as long COVID-19 raises the question of whether and, if so, how best to establish new disease registries for such conditions. Prompted by the potential need for a long COVID-19 registry, we examined experiences of existing UK disease registries to understand barriers and enablers to establishing and sustaining a register, and how these have changed over time.MethodsWe undertook semi-structured interviews between November 2022 and April 2023 with individuals representing six disease registries that collect individual-level longitudinal data on people diagnosed with a chronic condition.ResultsRegistries examined were developed by a few individuals, usually clinicians, to gain a greater understanding of the disease. Patient voices were largely absent from initial agenda setting processes, but, over time, all registries sought to increase patient involvement.Securing long-term funding was cited as the biggest challenge; due to limited funds, one of the registries examined no longer actively recruits patients. Charities devoted to the diseases in question were key funders, though most registries also sought commercial opportunities. Inclusion on the NIHR Clinical Research Network Portfolio was also considered a vital resource to support recruitment and follow-up of participants.All registries have sought to minimise the primary data collected to reduce the burden on clinicians and patients, increasingly relying on linkage to other data sources. Several registries have developed consent procedures that enable participants to be contacted for additional data collection. In some cases, the initial patient consent and data sharing permissions obtained had limited the flexibility to adapt the registry to changing data needs. Finally, there was a need to foster buy-in from the community of patients and clinicians who provide and/or use the data.ConclusionWe identified six key considerations when establishing a sustainable disease registry: (1) include a diverse set of stakeholders; (2) involve patients at every stage; (3) collect a core data set for all participants; (4) ensure the data system is flexible and interoperable with the wider data landscape; (5) anticipate changing data needs over time; and (6) identify financial opportunities to sustain the registry’s activities for the long term.

Food, nutrition and sustainability education in Australian primary schools: a cross-sectional analysis of teacher perspectives and practices

BackgroundHealthy eating patterns from sustainable food systems are crucial for population and planetary health. Primary schools are opportune settings for teaching children about food, nutrition and sustainability (FNS) though little is known about the delivery of FNS education in this sector. This study aimed to analyse current approaches to FNS education in Australian primary schools.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey with closed- and open-ended questions collected data about (i) teacher perceptions and attributes regarding FNS education; (ii) FNS teaching practices; and (iii) factors influencing FNS education. Statistical analyses were conducted using STATA including descriptive statistics and chi-square analyses to test for associations between categorical variables. Qualitative content and thematic analyses of open-ended questions were conducted using NVivo 14.ResultsParticipants were 413 Australian primary school teachers. Teachers considered FNS education as equally important to most curriculum subjects, though frequency of FNS education was low. Less than a third of teachers were trained in FNS education, had access to funding for FNS-related activities or were from schools with policies about including FNS education in the curriculum. There was a significant association between frequency of FNS education and teacher training, access to funding and presence of FNS curriculum policies (all p < 0.001). Teachers who were trained to teach nutrition, food skills or food sustainability (all p < 0.05) were more likely to teach this as both stand-alone and cross-curricular subjects. Teachers described personal factors (workload, stress, scope of practice) that influenced their FNS teaching practices, as well as factors related to students’ families (family responsibility for FNS education, family food practices, family engagement in FNS activities), the curriculum (overcrowding, prioritisation, access to resources) and the broader school environment (time, facilities, funding, training).ConclusionsStrengthening the position of FNS education in the primary school sector is an important next step for public health research, policy and practice. Researchers and policy makers should explore future opportunities for training, funding and policy approaches that prioritise FNS within the primary school curriculum and in everyday teaching practice.

Elevating diversity, inclusion, and health equity in Pediatric Heart Network Scholars grant funding: unique opportunities and lessons learned.

There is a growing awareness that diversity, health equity, and inclusion play a significant role in improving patient outcomes and advancing knowledge. The Pediatric Heart Network launched an initiative to incorporate diversity, health equity, and inclusion into its 2021 Scholar Award Funding Opportunity Announcement. This manuscript describes the process of incorporating diversity, health equity, and inclusion into the Pediatric Heart Network Scholar Award and the lessons learned. Recommendations for future Pediatric Heart Network grant application cycles are made which could be replicated by other funding agencies.

The psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Turkish older adults: is there a difference between males and females?

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected older adults’ social lives, physical activity, and cognitive functions. Additionally, the lockdowns have disrupted regular healthcare for patients with chronic illnesses or needing acute care. Furthermore, the pandemic has negatively affected different psychosocial influences in each country due to the various cultural characteristics, technology, health system, and financial opportunities. This study aimed to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on mood, social participation, and healthcare use in older adults living in Turkey.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (March-December 2021) in three medical centers in Turkey. Patients aged 60 + years without significant cognitive impairment were recruited by mail or at hospital admissions. Information on demographics, pandemic-related distancing measures, healthcare use, lifestyle, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and social participation were assessed.ResultsA total of 343 participants were included in the study. Women had a higher rate of hypertension, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and fatigue compared to men (p < 0.05). Since the start of the pandemic, only 22.4% of non-acute healthcare appointments were conducted face-to-face. Time spent with family and friends, hope for the future, and physical activity decreased. At the same time, the experience of loneliness, the number of meals and unhealthy snacks, and the use of digital services increased. Women were also more concerned about getting coronavirus infection, transmitting the virus to others, and being discriminated against because of the infection (p < 0.05).ConclusionsThese pandemic days have had a significant psychosocial impact on Turkish older adults, especially women. As a strategy of the health care policy, easy access and follow-up to the health system should be provided, and the necessary support should be procured to minimize the detrimental effects of the pandemic on older people.

How organ-on-a-chip is advancing cancer research and oncology - a cancer hallmarks’ perspective

Despite significant improvements in methodologies behind the development of new anticancer therapies, the path from early-stage drug development through preclinical and clinical development pipeline is still arduous. Further refinement of the current preclinical models and the development of complementing alternative techniques that enable more reliable studies are paramount. The emerging organ-on-a-chip (OoC) technologies are physiological-like organ biomimetic systems built on a microfluidic chip, capable of enabling precise control over various physicochemical and biomechanical parameters and helping recreate the natural physiology and mechanical forces that cells experience in the human body. In oncology research, especially, since cancer has been understood to be a dynamic disease featured by complex interactions between cancer cells and their environment, this technology offers added advantage as it is able to provide a dynamic platform to simulate cancer-on-a-chip emulating the biological context of tumor microenvironment (TME); demonstrating progression to metastases to multiorgans; and helping to unravel complex information that other current in vitro methods are otherwise not able to provide. In this contribution, we provide a biological perspective on the recent advances in the field of OoC models in cancer biology studies from a cancer hallmark perspective. We also discuss current prospects and funding opportunities in this space, as well as a possible future outlook from a biology perspective, including major challenges and new opportunities as a way forward to OoC technologies.

The Role of Islamic Finance in Sustainable and Green Transition

This study examines the role of Islamic finance in advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on often-overlooked conflicts among these goals, such as the tension between poverty alleviation (SDG 1), hunger eradication (SDG 2), and environmental sustainability. It emphasizes the need for balanced progress across SDGs, particularly in Muslim societies where welfare aligns with religious principles. The study advocates for a Green Economic Transition (GET) aimed at achieving high human development while respecting Maqasid Shariah and ecological limits. GET, it suggests, should be the core of climate-conscious policies and business strategies. Recognizing shifts in the global financial system to reconcile economic and social development with environmental goals, the study underscores the need for policies aligning these aspects. It also explores the contribution of Islamic economics and finance-including commercial finance (banking, takaful, Sukuk, Shariah-compliant equity markets) and social finance (Zakah, Waqf, charities, Qard)-in fostering sustainable green finance. Noting the gap where these tools are still tied to conventional finance, the study proposes a framework for developing coherent climate policies within Islamic finance and identifies opportunities for Islamic sustainable green finance.

Health taxes: missed opportunities for health and health-care financing

Health taxes: missed opportunities for health and health-care financing

The Center for Health Outcomes in Medicine Scholarship and Service (HOMES): Fostering and Supporting Physician-Initiated Research

Abstract Problem The U.S. physician scholar workforce, currently comprising less than 1.5% of U.S. physicians, continues to decrease, threatening national status as a global biomedical research leader. Academic medical center (AMC) trends away from tenure-track physician faculty appointments toward clinical faculty appointments have contributed to this decrease, but AMCs have limited strategies to equip clinical faculty to conduct research. Infrastructure fostering clinical faculty research may establish new mechanisms for expanding physician scholar workforce and supporting academic goals of clinical faculty. This article presents one such model, the Center for Health Outcomes in Medicine Scholarship and Service (HOMES), from the Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Approach Established in 2019, HOMES provides research infrastructure, support, and mentorship tailored to clinical faculty needs. Multidisciplinary core faculty support research across 5 cores: clinical networks, biostatistics and secondary data, qualitative methods, mixed methods, and research ethics. HOMES services include research consultation, mentorship, microgrants, a training toolkit, and symposia. Outcomes In 4 years, HOMES supported 50 faculty on 99 projects. Forty-five (90%) of these faculty have reported scholarly output, including 127 national presentations, authorship on 41 peer-reviewed articles, and 53 grant submissions. Forty HOMES-supported grant submissions have received funding, and 4 HOMES-supported physicians in training have pursued or plan to pursue AMC research careers. Next Steps HOMES has fostered scholarly productivity among AMC physicians, competitive grant applications, and research focus among physicians in training. As demand for HOMES services increases, HOMES will prioritize projects based on their innovation and research skill development potential. Academic medical centers can apply HOMES lessons through fostering clinical faculty collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams and increasing research training opportunities for residents and fellows. National expansion of funding opportunities dedicated to building biomedical research capacity and expertise among clinical faculty can facilitate sustainable scaling of HOMES-like models.

Contextual factors that influence adoption and sustainment of self-management support in cancer survivorship care: a practical application of theory with qualitative interviews

BackgroundSelf-management support (SMS) is a recommended component of cancer survivorship care that improves health-related quality of life and reduces healthcare utilisation. However, widespread implementation has been difficult to achieve, with...

The catalytic effect of digitalization and health measures during COVID-19 on corporate social responsibility in the African context

Purpose This study aims to examine the effect of digitalization and sanitary measures during the COVID-19 pandemic on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the African context. While CSR has traditionally been analyzed in developed markets, this paper explores how multinational subsidiaries can leverage CSR practices to create financial opportunities and market stability for themselves and their communities in Africa. Design/methodology/approach The authors use a panel of data from six listed African companies for the period ranking from January 2006–2022 to analyze the effect of financial performance (FP), digitalization and health measures on the social responsibility of these companies. The authors provide a robust test that improves the understanding of the impact of pandemics and innovation on CSR, using Machine Learning (ML) linear regression. Findings The results show that the social responsibility of African companies is highly dependent on FP and digitalization. On the other hand, the authors demonstrate that the moderating role of epidemic instability negatively affects social responsibility through FP, but on the other hand strengthens CSR in the presence of digitalization. The results of the initial analysis remain largely unchanged, demonstrating the validity and robustness of the empirical results through ML models. This article highlights some of the obstacles and opportunities for CSR adapted to the crisis context. The authors conclude that adjusting innovation strategies improves the forecasting performance of responsible companies, especially in a context of instability. Research limitations/implications The paper clearly shows that CSR literature varies across different regions. Given that the financial market in Africa is characterized by a lack of opportunity for innovation as well as financial stability, this paper represents an important first step in the elaboration of a CSR development strategy. In light of the results presented above, the study makes an important contribution to the literature on CSR, in particular the CSR practices of multinationals in developing countries and also provides CSR managers with various insights into the types of support they will need to leverage and improve the internal underpinnings of their CSR strategies and collaboration. Practical implications The results of this study contribute to the understanding of digital transformation in responsible business, offering empirical evidence of its benefits in tackling the health crisis. In addition, the study highlights the role of an innovative approach in enhancing reputation and developing sustainable, trusting relationships with stakeholders. Originality/value This research pioneers the academic link between innovation and epidemic crisis in responsible business, filling a notable gap and introducing a new academic perspective. In concrete terms, it provides women entrepreneurs with actionable insights into the digital strategies essential to improving business performance in a context of instability. Methodologically, the study sets a benchmark for research innovation, using ML to provide a reproducible model for exposing robust results and for future research in this evolving field.

Regional climate change adaptation planning in Canada: Actors and their articulation

AbstractClimate change governance presents challenges and most of the responsibility for it is offloaded to local governments often ill‐equipped to deal with it. In Canada, where climate extremes are on the rise, regional adaptation governance structures have emerged as an avenue for more efficient adaptation. Governance at this scale has the potential to mutualize expertise and means, to involve local population, and favour a vertical integration of the adaptation process. From selected examples of regional collaboration on climate change adaptation, in this short viewpoint paper, we identify some factors favouring such initiatives. The presence of “boundary organizations” such as research centres or non‐governmental organizations that can act as catalysts, is a predictor in all our cases and has been proposed in literature before. Funding opportunities can of course offer a strong incentive for various actors to get together. Other factors such as geographical or cultural particularities can shape communities’ response to the stress of climate change. More research should be led into understanding these factors and translate them into policies favouring the emergence of regional adaptation instances, especially in rural coastal zones, in Canada.

Room for Change: Rural Low-Barrier Housing Policy and Program Models for People with Substance Use and Mental Health Comorbidities

Rural North American communities experience disproportionate burdens of housing instability and toxic drug poisonings. These regions face complex intersections of homelessness, substance use, and mental health issues, and innovative strategies are required to effectively address these crises. In British Columbia, Canada, new funding opportunities to address rural homelessness for complex populations have come after a lag in available resources. Complex Care Housing is a model aimed at filling gaps in the current housing and care continuum for people with mental health and substance use challenges. Due to rural-specific social characteristics, new housing models require ongoing evaluation to ensure programs meet the quality and fidelity of gold standard Housing First programs that upload the tenets of harm reduction and person-centeredness.

Shaping Identities: The Influence of Female Filmmakers on the Portrayal of Women in 21st-Century Chinese Mainstream Cinema

Abstract: This research paper examines the portrayal of women in 21st-century Chinese mainstream cinema, particularly through the lens of female filmmakers in a male-dominated industry. Guided by case studies and comparative analysis of Chinese classical films since the early twentieth century, the paper explores how female filmmakers uplift feminine trends, breaking free from the conventional norm and male gaze to eulogize their realistic female figures in Chinese cinema based on their personal experiences and narratives. In addition, the study unveils that despite their efforts, the influence of the male gaze and deep-seated patriarchal values still confines female filmmakers to traditional and stereotypical portrayals of women. While female filmmakers have succeeded in presenting more authentic, intricate, and empowering representations of women, their impact is still hindered by long-lasting obstacles such as limited funding and fewer opportunities compared to their male counterparts. To eventually actualize justice and equality between women and men, new emerging filmmakers, regardless of gender, should therefore utilize the power of storytelling in film, arousing feminine awareness and reversing the world to be more diversified and embraced.

Developing a Model for Sustainable Financing for Biodiversity Conservation in Namibian National Parks

Biodiversity conservation is essential for maintaining ecological balance and fostering sustainable development. Biodiversity conservation efforts in Namibia encompass activities such as monitoring protected areas, preserving natural resources, preventing poaching, adapting to environmental changes, promoting tourism, and engaging in forestry work. Despite these efforts, funding for biodiversity conservation is insufficient, thereby necessitating innovative strategies to secure additional financial resources. Consequently, this study evaluated the total economic costs and benefits of biodiversity and its conservation to create a sustainable financing model for biodiversity conservation in Namibian national parks. This study aimed to develop a model for sustainable financing of biodiversity conservation in national parks, specifically within the context of Namibia. The research addresses the chronic underfunding of conservation activities and explores innovative financial strategies to bridge the funding gap. The study was based on the philosophy of pragmatism, used a mixed-methods research approach, and employed a concurrent research design. For the quantitative aspect, the study used the census sampling approach on 60 respondents. For the qualitative aspect, the study used purposive sampling on nine participants. To collect data, both aspects used structured questionnaires which were self-administered online using Google Forms, whereby the questionnaire for the quantitative aspects comprised closed-ended questions, while the one for the qualitative constituted open-ended questions. The study employed various analytical tools to analyse the data, precisely the PLS-SEM in SmartPLS 4 software for the quantitative aspect and the reflexive thematic analysis with direct quotations in ATLAS.ti for the qualitative aspect. The quantitative aspect of the study ensured reliability in terms of internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability using omega-a (rho_a). The quantitative aspect of the study used convergent validity based on the factor loading of the indicators and the average variance extracted (AVE), as well as discriminant validity using the Fornell-Lacker and Heterotrait-monotrait (HTMT) ratios. The findings indicate that effective financial management moderately and positively impacts the financial stability of biodiversity conservation in Namibia. Moreover, the study shows a strong positive and statistically significant correlation between sales revenue and financial stability in biodiversity conservation. However, numerous challenges hinder the financial stability of Namibia’s national parks. The study concludes that sales revenue should be a managerial focus in achieving financial stability. Drawing on these findings, a comprehensive model for sustainable financing was developed, which identifies key revenue streams and management practices crucial for long-term financial viability. The results of this study provide a noteworthy contribution to the current state of research, shedding new light on key issues and themes, and elucidating financial obstacles and opportunities pertinent to biodiversity conservation.