International Small Business Journal-Researching Entrepreneurship
Scope & Guideline
Driving Impactful Conversations in Entrepreneurship Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Entrepreneurial Behavior and Mindset:
The journal investigates the psychological and behavioral aspects of entrepreneurship, including how entrepreneurs' identities, emotions, and cognitive frameworks influence their decisions and venture outcomes. - Innovation and Business Models:
A core focus is on how small businesses innovate and adapt their business models, especially in response to economic challenges and opportunities in emerging markets. - Social and Collective Entrepreneurship:
Research on collective action, social entrepreneurship, and the role of community in fostering entrepreneurial initiatives is prominent, highlighting how collaboration can drive success in entrepreneurial ventures. - Impact of Institutional and Environmental Factors:
The journal examines how various institutional frameworks, governance structures, and external environmental factors affect the performance and growth of small businesses. - Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship:
A significant area of interest is the role of gender, ethnicity, and other demographic factors in shaping entrepreneurial experiences and outcomes, emphasizing the need for inclusivity in entrepreneurship. - Sustainability and Circular Economy:
The journal is increasingly focused on the intersection of entrepreneurship with sustainability practices and the circular economy, exploring how small enterprises can contribute to environmental goals.
Trending and Emerging
- Entrepreneurship in Crisis Contexts:
Recent publications highlight how entrepreneurs navigate crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on resilience, adaptation strategies, and the role of social support networks. - Circular Economy and Sustainable Entrepreneurship:
There is a growing emphasis on entrepreneurship that aligns with sustainability goals, particularly in circular economy practices, which is becoming a vital area of exploration for small businesses. - Diversity and Gender in Entrepreneurship:
Research focusing on the experiences and challenges faced by diverse entrepreneurs, particularly women and minority groups, is increasingly prominent, reflecting a societal push for inclusivity and representation. - Coopetition and Collaborative Strategies:
The trend towards coopetition—where businesses collaborate while also competing—has gained traction, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships in small business innovation and resilience. - Impact of Technology and Digital Transformation:
Emerging themes include the influence of digital technologies on entrepreneurial practices, particularly regarding how SMEs adapt to and leverage digital tools for growth and competitiveness.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Entrepreneurship Models:
There is a noticeable decline in research centered around traditional entrepreneurship models that do not incorporate contemporary challenges such as sustainability, diversity, and technological change. - Focus on High-Tech Start-Ups:
Research specifically targeting high-tech start-ups and their growth trajectories has waned, likely due to a broader shift toward understanding the dynamics of various types of small businesses in diverse contexts. - Government Policy Analysis:
The volume of papers analyzing government policies related to entrepreneurship has decreased, possibly reflecting a shift towards more nuanced discussions of grassroots and community-driven entrepreneurial initiatives. - Exclusively Economic Perspectives:
Studies that focus solely on economic factors influencing entrepreneurship, without considering social, cultural, and emotional dimensions, are becoming less prevalent as interdisciplinary approaches gain traction.
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