ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Insights into Entrepreneurship Dynamics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Entrepreneurship in Diverse Contexts:
The journal emphasizes research on entrepreneurship within various contexts such as family businesses, social enterprises, and informal sectors, considering how contextual factors shape entrepreneurial practices. - Regional Economic Development:
It explores the contribution of entrepreneurship to economic growth and resilience at local and regional levels, investigating the dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystems and their role in regional competitiveness. - Social and Cultural Influences:
The journal investigates how social structures, cultural norms, and institutional frameworks affect entrepreneurial behavior, particularly in marginalized or peripheral regions. - Sustainability and Social Impact:
A focus on sustainable entrepreneurial practices and social entrepreneurship, examining how these initiatives contribute to social value and community development. - Innovation and Knowledge Transfer:
Research often addresses the role of innovation in entrepreneurship, highlighting knowledge transfer processes and their implications for regional development. - Gender and Diversity in Entrepreneurship:
The journal pays attention to gender dynamics and diversity issues in entrepreneurship, exploring how these factors influence entrepreneurial outcomes and opportunities.
Trending and Emerging
- Environmental Sustainability in Entrepreneurship:
An increasing number of studies focus on the intersection of entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability, highlighting the role of entrepreneurs in addressing climate change and promoting green practices. - Social Entrepreneurship and Community Impact:
There is a growing emphasis on social entrepreneurship and its impact on community development, with research exploring how entrepreneurial initiatives can address social issues and foster inclusivity. - Entrepreneurship in Crisis Contexts:
Recent papers examine how entrepreneurship adapts during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing resilience and innovative strategies among entrepreneurs in challenging environments. - Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship:
The influence of digital technologies on entrepreneurship is increasingly recognized, with studies exploring how digital tools and platforms reshape entrepreneurial practices and opportunities. - Intersectionality in Entrepreneurship Research:
Emerging themes highlight the importance of intersectionality, focusing on how various identities (gender, ethnicity, etc.) intersect to shape entrepreneurial experiences and opportunities. - Cultural Diversity and Entrepreneurship:
Research is increasingly exploring the role of cultural diversity in entrepreneurship, investigating how diverse backgrounds influence entrepreneurial activities and regional development.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Business Models:
There is a noticeable decrease in research focused on conventional business models, as the journal increasingly emphasizes innovative and alternative approaches to entrepreneurship. - Purely Economic Perspectives:
Research that solely emphasizes economic metrics of entrepreneurship without considering social or environmental impacts has become less frequent, indicating a broader acceptance of holistic approaches. - Rural Entrepreneurship Without Contextual Analysis:
Papers focusing on rural entrepreneurship without a thorough examination of contextual factors are declining, as the journal seeks more nuanced insights into the complexities of rural entrepreneurial ecosystems. - Generalized Views of Entrepreneurship:
The journal is moving away from generalized discussions of entrepreneurship, favoring more specific studies that consider cultural, social, and regional variations. - Static Models of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems:
Research employing static models of entrepreneurial ecosystems is less common, as there is a growing preference for dynamic and adaptive frameworks that capture the evolving nature of these systems.
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