Social Enterprise Journal
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating Pathways to Sustainable Business Practices
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice:
The journal focuses on the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of social entrepreneurship, examining how social enterprises operate within various contexts and their contributions to social change. - Impact Measurement and Evaluation:
A key area of research involves the methodologies and frameworks for measuring social impact, assessing both the effectiveness of social enterprises and the challenges associated with impact measurement. - Ecosystems and Networks:
The journal explores the role of ecosystems and networks in supporting social enterprises, including the interactions between various stakeholders such as government, non-profits, and the private sector. - Innovation and Business Models:
Research often centers on innovative business models employed by social enterprises, including the integration of social and commercial goals, and how these models adapt to different environments. - Sustainability and Social Value Creation:
The journal emphasizes the sustainable practices of social enterprises and their ability to create social value, particularly in marginalized communities and developing regions. - Diversity and Inclusion in Social Entrepreneurship:
There is a consistent focus on how social enterprises address issues of diversity and inclusion, particularly regarding underrepresented groups in entrepreneurship.
Trending and Emerging
- Social Impact and Value Creation:
There is an increasing focus on nuanced frameworks for measuring social impact, with an emphasis on creating sustainable value that transcends economic metrics. - Youth Engagement and Social Entrepreneurship:
A growing body of research is dedicated to understanding the role of youth in social entrepreneurship, particularly how educational initiatives can inspire the next generation of social entrepreneurs. - Digital Transformation and Technology Use:
Emerging themes include the integration of digital technologies in social enterprises, exploring how these tools can enhance impact, efficiency, and outreach. - Intersection of Culture and Social Innovation:
Research is increasingly examining the interplay between culture and social innovation, particularly how cultural contexts influence social enterprise practices and community engagement. - Resilience and Crisis Management:
There is a notable trend towards studying how social enterprises navigate crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the strategies they employ to maintain operations and impact. - Collaborative Governance and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement:
The journal is seeing a rise in studies focused on collaborative governance models and the role of various stakeholders in fostering social enterprise growth and sustainability.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Models:
Papers focusing on conventional economic models and profitability metrics are becoming less frequent, indicating a shift towards alternative models that prioritize social impact over financial returns. - Generic Social Entrepreneurship Education:
There appears to be a decline in research centered on generic social entrepreneurship education, as the focus moves towards more context-specific and experiential learning approaches. - Single-Context Case Studies:
The journal is moving away from studies that solely focus on single-context case analyses, favoring comparative studies or those that explore broader implications across multiple contexts. - Static Impact Assessments:
Research emphasizing static, one-off impact assessments is waning, with a growing preference for dynamic assessments that consider the evolving nature of social enterprises and their impact over time. - Overly Theoretical Frameworks:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers relying heavily on abstract theoretical frameworks without practical applications, as the journal seeks to bridge theory and practice more effectively.
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