Entrepreneurial Business Research Articles

Analisis Program Magang Jepang Dalam Penciptaan Lapangan Kerja Baru (Studi Pada Dinas Tenaga Kerja dan Transmigrasi Provinsi Jawa Timur)

Qualitative research which aims to answer questions about how the Japanese internship program is implemented at the East Java Province Manpower and Transmigration Service and how effective the Japanese internship program is in creating new jobs.The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach with a type of research study on objects. Data collection was carried out by interviews with informants in this research, namely the head of the management development section of the East Java Provincial Manpower and Transmigration Service, the selection committee for the Japanese internship program, Japanese post-internships.The results of this research conclude that the implementation of the Japanese internship program can be said to be effective because it is in accordance with existing regulations but there are few obstacles when conducting outreach to each district or city with regional autonomy. Regarding the effectiveness of the Japanese internship program in creating new jobs when they return to Indonesia, based on research results, Japanese internship activities can have a positive impact, namely being able to create independent entrepreneurs in both business and service sectors and having employees, and providing more effective work opportunities by utilizing certificates. to apply for jobs in Indonesia, both private and public.

Predicting Motivation among GKP Recipients using Regression Techniques in Machine Learning: An Implementation of Rapid Miner

Recently, predictive analytics has found a place in many research areas. From business to healthcare, the revolutions of predictive analytics studies are constantly evolving to help decision makers identify the problem and make a wise decision. While a bigger impact has been reported on the development of predictive models in business studies, there has been very little effort that investigates the deployment of predictive models by using machine learning approaches specifically involving SMEs. Small business entrepreneurs (SMEs) are among the entities most affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, this study aims to develop a model that could predict the motivation score of GKP recipients based on three factors: satisfaction, perceived value, and perceived expectation. Four different regression models, namely Linear, Ridge, Lasso, and SVR, were developed and evaluated as the best model by using Rapid Miner machine learning software tools. The GKIPP grant dataset has been used as a case study for estimating the motive of the GKP grant to evaluate the outcomes of various regression models. The findings indicate that linear and SVR models have produced highly accurate predictions about the motivation of GKP recipients. They have also produced a high proportion of R-square scores across all regression models, which is highly encouraging.

SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES

The current global business environment is highly dynamic and fraught with uncertainty. Globalization, technological advancements, and rapid economic changes compel companies to continually adapt. Situational leadership is crucial as it enables leaders to adjust their leadership styles according to the situation and organizational needs. This research aims to explore and analyze the effectiveness of situational leadership in the context of global entrepreneurial business, with a specific focus on the communication strategies employed to tackle environmental changes. This study utilizes a literature review method with a qualitative approach. Data were gathered from articles accessed via Google Scholar published between 1988 and 2024. The study findings indicate that situational leadership offers an adaptive and effective approach in addressing the complexities of the global business environment. By tailoring leadership styles to specific situations, leaders can achieve maximum effectiveness in guiding teams and managing change. Effective communication strategies such as transparency, regular feedback, active listening, and leveraging technology support the successful implementation of situational leadership. By proactively preparing and managing change effectively, leaders can ensure that their organizations remain competitive in facing global business challenges.

Small Steps, Big Security: TAM-Powered Insights of Cybersecurity Adoption Among Small-And-Medium Entrepreneurs in Digital Business

Embracing digital business enhances company resilience, yet small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack resources to combat cyber threats, unlike larger enterprises. Sophisticated cyberattacks surpass standard antivirus software, necessitating a shift in cybersecurity strategies. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between knowledge, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and the adoption of cybersecurity among small-and-medium entrepreneurs in Perak, Malaysia. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this ongoing research employed a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires to 400 digital entrepreneurs in the small and medium-sized business sectors in Perak. The findings revealed that the majority of entrepreneurs possessed a relatively high level of knowledge about cybersecurity. Furthermore, the study identified a strong positive correlation between knowledge and perceived usefulness (correlation coefficient r = 0.639), as well as a moderately positive correlation between knowledge and perceived ease of use (correlation coefficient r = 0.435) among small and medium entrepreneurs in Perak. Consequently, this study contributes to a better understanding of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) within the context of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and the adoption of cybersecurity, thereby enriching the existing literature on cybersecurity among small and medium entrepreneurs in the era of digital business.

Tantangan dan Peluang: Dinamika Keuangan Bisnis Mikro Dalam Budaya Patriarki UMKM Semarang

This research aims to explore the influence of business characteristics and entrepreneur characteristics on the independence of formal debt decision making, by considering the moderating role of patriarchal culture. This study also aims to examine the impact of formal debt decision-making independence on business performance. The research was conducted through a survey of 248 female entrepreneurs in the food and beverage processing sector in Semarang. The research method uses descriptive and inferential analysis, with hypothesis testing carried out using Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (PLS). The findings show that business characteristics and entrepreneur characteristics have a positive and significant influence on the independence of formal debt decision making. In addition, patriarchal culture is proven to play a moderating role, influencing the relationship between business characteristics/ entrepreneur characteristics and the independence of formal debt decision making. In other words, patriarchal culture modifies the influence of business characteristics and entrepreneur characteristics on formal debt decisions. The analysis also shows that independence in formal debt decision making has a positive impact on business performance. Thus, the results of this research imply the importance of independence in making formal debt decisions for female entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry in Semarang.

Innovative Entrepreneurship Case Study for Virtual Business: The Cultural Phenomenon of Rentaru Kareshi in a Post Modern Consumer Society

This research explores the cultural phenomenon of Rentaru Kareshi as an innovative manifestation of entrepreneurship in virtual business among consumers in postmodern society. Rentaru Kareshi, or girlfriend rental service, is a service that offers temporary social connections through virtual and face-to-face media, reflecting changing social dynamics and identity expressions in the digital era. Using qualitative methods and a case study approach, this research analyzes various aspects of this business model, including business opportunities, marketing strategies and operational procedures. The research focus is the Instagram application on the Sewapacarbdgg account, namely @sewapacarbdgg, then the researcher will conduct in-depth interviews with informants. The data analysis technique used is the Manual Data Analysis Procedure (MDAP), from the results of interviews accompanied by triangulation of sources and theories to produce findings regarding Business Opportunities which link the themes to the propositions Inspiration, Benefits, Recognizing Needs, Current Trend, Think Uniquely and Innovatively. by using Marketing Strategy Contact Form, Advertising System, Payment System and Rental Partner operational systems, Vision Rental Partner, Agency Rental Partner, Talent Rental Partner. The research results show that Rentaru Kareshi not only meets consumers' emotional and social needs but also creates a new market niche in the digital economy. The service successfully combines effective advertising strategies and an efficient payment system to build strong and sustainable customer relationships. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of innovative business opportunities in a postmodern consumer society and offers valuable insights for the development of business strategies in the context of an evolving digital economy.

Assessing the entrepreneurial business performance from a dynamic capability and TOE framework: moderating role of crowdfunding support

PurposeThis study aims at assessing entrepreneurial business performance (EBP) from dynamic capability (DC) and technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework perspectives, taking support from crowdfunding.Design/methodology/approachWith the inputs from the literature, supported by TOE framework and the dynamic capability view (DCV), a model has been proposed. This model has been tested by the factor-based partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique through a survey and quantifying the responses of 406 respondents on a five-point Likert scale has been used.FindingsThe study has found that crowdfunding support (CFS) has an effective influence on the improvement of EBP. Also, the DC supports to improve the EBP. Environmental dynamism (END) has also a critical role in impacting business performance.Research limitations/implicationsCrowdfunding involves investors who have a similar interest in the business, close friends, family members, venture capitalists, investment groups, etc. Thus, the proposed model can be used by these stakeholders for investment purposes as well as for improving EBP. This study is a cross sectional research work which has limitations. Moreover, the sample size of this project is limited and did not include global respondents, Thus, the findings of this study cannot be generalizable which is another limitation of this study.Practical implicationsCrowdfunding involves investors who have a similar interest in the business, such as close friends, family members, venture capitalists, investment groups, etc. Thus, the proposed model can be used by these stakeholders for investment purposes as well as for improving EBP. The study can help policymakers understand the importance of crowdfunding in promoting entrepreneurship activities in a region, which helps in the economic development of that region.Originality/valueThis research work enriches the extant literature in the fields of crowdfunding and investment, DC and entrepreneurship. Not many studies have dealt with the issues of CFS for the improvement of EBP. Hence, this study may be considered novel. Moreover, the proposed research framework related to crowdfunding possesses a high predictive power. This makes the study unique.

The pronounced embeddedness of commercial and social entrepreneurship in rural communities

This study examines the characteristics of entrepreneurship in rural villages. It was conducted during ongoingeconomic and social crises in rural areas. We interviewed 23 entrepreneurs located in small rural communities, focusing on thedynamics between rural entrepreneurs and village communities. Four themes emerged from the content analysis: (1) The village relieson entrepreneurs to provide products or services, (2) the community and the entrepreneurs establish a pattern of combined paid andunpaid services, (3) entrepreneurs leverage a rural product or service into something greater than was previously provided in thevillage, and (4) tensions may arise between entrepreneurs and the village management as well as village members. Overall, thefindings show that small business entrepreneurs in rural villages are more embedded in the community compared with those in urbanareas.

Strengthening entrepreneur business performance for South African SMEs by integrating behavioural courses into business skills training

Skills and knowledge of business and management are essential for enterprise growth and business survival, to a point where entrepreneurs regard them as indispensable qualities desired in business management. These qualities are not the only ones necessary in business and management, as there are many determinants of business growth. However, there are numerous instances where a business enterprise fails despite its human resources having received high quality training in business skills, and sometimes even having adequate resources. The purpose of this study was to design an innovative way to incorporate attitudes and behaviour in the training of entrepreneurs to stimulate high performance. Evidence was produced to show that some small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which were on the verge of collapsing/failing can be revived by training on aspects of ‘attitude’ and ‘behaviour’. This paper demonstrated how an existing training on skills development can be improved by adding content that focuses on attitudes and behaviour to reduce their failure. The findings of this study have potential to enable business schools and colleges offering entrepreneurship courses to incorporate ‘attitude’ and ‘behaviour’ which could aid in the survival of the SMEs that are so critical for the economy of the country.

Does Digital Finance Bring a Light to Entrepreneur Business Performance

Does Digital Finance Bring a Light to Entrepreneur Business Performance

Exploring e-Commerce Potential: Improving Sales Performance Through Product Innovation in The Agriculture Sector

This study explores the impact of e-commerce on sales performance, mediated by innovation, among agricultural business entrepreneurs in Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi Province. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 97 agricultural entrepreneurs who have adopted technology in their sales processes. The study employs WarpPLS 8.0 for data analysis to test the hypothesized relationships between e-commerce, innovation, and sales performance. Results indicate that e-commerce significantly enhances sales performance both directly (path coefficient = 0.727, p < 0.001) and through innovation (path coefficient = 0.207, p = 0.001). Additionally, e-commerce positively impacts innovation (path coefficient = 0.901, p < 0.001), and innovation itself significantly boosts sales performance (path coefficient = 0.230, p < 0.001). These findings corroborate prior research, underscoring the importance of effective resource management, strategic goal alignment, and employee competencies in improving sales outcomes. Advanced technologies, such as machine learning, further enhance businesses' ability to predict and optimize sales strategies. For agribusiness entrepreneurs in Polewali Mandar, the study highlights the necessity of embracing digital transformation. Despite initial skepticism, the integration of e-commerce platforms and innovative marketing strategies can expand market reach, improve operational efficiency, and build consumer trust. This research provides practical recommendations for leveraging digital technologies to drive growth and profitability. By focusing on consistent and relevant digital content, agribusinesses can overcome barriers and achieve sustainable competitive advantages. The findings underscore the critical role of digital and technological innovations in fostering business success in the agricultural sector.

Challenges and Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs of Supply Chain Businesses in Pakistan

The purpose of this paper is to look into the challenges women business owners in Pakistan confront, the opportunities available to them, and how social media can improve their knowledge and business skills while also promoting women's empowerment. Qualitative methodology was used for this exploratory research using phenomenological approach. Result of this study have been broadly categorized into eight major themes that contribute to women entrepreneurs success including Socio-Economic Factor, Family support, Entrepreneur’s skills, Well-being & Work life balance, Dynamic Environment, Utility of social media, Entrepreneurial support & education and E-Commerce. The present study shows the challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurship in supply chain dynamics is multi-dimensional and they are related to all these factors. Since this study is one of early ones to consider exploring the challenges and opportunities of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan and provides a deeper understanding on the subject so, it has practical implications for dealing with the social issue especially in the local context of Pakistan. The results of this study can be used by numerous organizations to create learning & growth materials, improving the lives of female entrepreneurs. The study has also suggested the need for further research on the subject, as in addition to qualitative, quantitative studies can be conducted. By using the research study as a foundation and building it in quantitative research, there are many opportunities for expanding the research.

Spirit of Entrepreneurship in Islamic Higher Education

Purpose: This research aims to analyze the meaning, management, impact of implementation, and formulate ideas for developing entrepreneurship in the Sharia Economics Study Program at IAIN Curup.Design/Method/Approach: This field research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. The primary data sources in this research are the chairman, secretary, Sharia Economics Study Program staff, and HMPS Sharia Economics students. The data collection techniques used is observation, interviews and documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis techniques go through the stages of reading all the data, compiling data, knowing general patterns of data, grouping data, conclusions, and triangulation.Findings: The research results show that students see entrepreneurship as creating, developing and managing businesses for profit. Preparation for business, characteristics of entrepreneurs and ICT are also important. Meanwhile, success can be seen from profits, achieved goals, business development, customer satisfaction and product consistency. Students run the Nurulillah Shop entrepreneurial business with facilities and funding from the study program and HMPS, integrating ICT in promotions, and managing time and business management with group strategies. The application of entrepreneurship has an impact on increasing knowledge and skills, motivation, benchmarks for facing business challenges, financial independence, and developing relationships that support the development of entrepreneurship. The development idea formulated is called Entrepreneurial Prosperity, namely to achieve success in entrepreneurship through product development, science and technology, partners, support, awards and mentorship.Originality/Values: contribution to this research is to see the spirit of Sharia Economics students in entrepreneurship in the IAIN Curup environment

Factors that influence the scope of practice of the chiropractic profession in Australia: a thematic analysis.

Scope of practice has been defined as the activities that an individual health care practitioner is allowed to undertake within a specific profession. The chiropractic profession in Australia does not currently have a documented scope of practice. Informed discussions around scope of practice are hampered by a paucity of literature in this area. Acknowledging this void in the literature, we chose to investigate the factors that influence scope of practice of the chiropractic profession. A knowledge of the factors will facilitate discussion on the topic and help the profession to work towards establishing a scope of practice.Aim The aim of this study was to identify the factors that influence scope of practice of chiropractic in Australia from the perspective of 4 stakeholder groups within the profession.Methods This study employed semi-structured, online-interviews. Open-ended questions, guided by a flexible interview protocol, and augmented by supplemental questions, probes and comments, were used to gather data on the research question. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.Results Six factors that influenced scope of practice of chiropractic were identified in this study: education, evidence (research-derived and practice-based), political influence, community expectations, entrepreneurial business models, and geographical location.Conclusion Knowledge of the factors that influence scope of practice of chiropractic in Australia is important for establishing a scope of practice for the profession. This knowledge is also of value to a range of stakeholders including patients, health care providers (within and outside the profession), professional associations, and policymakers.

The Role of Housewives Groups in Meeting Family Economic Needs through Online Business in Pantai Gemi Village, Stabat District, Langkat Regency

This research discusses the role of housewives' groups in meeting family economic needs through online businesses. Generally, meeting the economic needs of the family is the responsibility of every parent in a family, especially fathers and generally those responsible for caring for children and taking care of home and kitchen affairs are mothers. However, along with the times that are currently underway, the role of mothers is no longer just caring for children and taking care of home and kitchen affairs but also plays a role in meeting the economic needs of the family due to several factors, one of which is due to the increasing economic needs of the family and the lack of father's income to meet the economic needs of the family. The changing roles experienced by housewives can trigger new problems for the family, namely the lack of maternal attention to household affairs which is the main responsibility of housewives. So that this makes the emergence of various ideas that can be used as a solution so that housewives can carry out two roles (as mothers and workers) at the same time maximally. One of the jobs that can be done by housewives to be able to increase income and still be able to take care of the house is to become an online trader. Time efficiency is one of the main advantages for online business entrepreneurs. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods.

Genoeconomics: Decoding the genetic basis of entrepreneurial success

This paper explores the emerging intersection of genomics, neuroscience, and entrepreneurship. Specifically, it examines if and how genetic factors and neurobiological processes influence entrepreneurial behaviors and success. The key questions addressed are: 1) Is there a genetic basis for the entrepreneurial mindset? 2) Can genetic markers and neuroimaging data predict entrepreneurial outcomes? 3) What challenges arise when combining genetic, neuroscientific, and business data? 4) How can entrepreneurs utilize insights from genomics and neuroscience? The paper argues that synchronizing molecular genetics with behavioral data can offer new causal explanations for entrepreneurial cognition under the umbrella of "genoeconomics." However, there are methodological difficulties in analyzing genetically informative data. It cautions against genetic determinism while highlighting opportunities from mapping genetic entrepreneurial proclivities. Entrepreneurship is an intricate phenotype. Are entrepreneurs born or made or developed or adopted? What makes an entrepreneur think outside the box and pursuing avant-garde paths to attain entrepreneurial goals? Alvin Toffler mentioned of various ‘Waves’ viz. Agrarian, Industrial and so on. Economics and Business Management, today, is experiencing inestimable waves viz. Heterodox Wave, Genetic Wave, Molecular Wave, Cellular Wave, Hereditary Wave, [‘Infoplosion’ or ‘Info-Tectonics’ Wave, Capability Approach Wave, Institutional Wave, Behavioral / Experimental Wave [Cognitive and Emotional dimensions / Develops and uses experiments typically with human subjects], Evolutionary Wave, Cognitive Wave, Information Wave , Artificial [Synthetic and / or Fabricated] Intelligence Wave and Neuro Wave, to list a few, from a rational perspective. Of central interest in this paper is Managerial Business - Economics Wave. It deals with, with complex, deep-rooted problems, gears and technique to dissect market demand, assess expenses, establish pricing strategies, assess risks, and appreciate competitive dynamics. Is entrepreneurship a genetic trait? Of recent origin is emergence of incorporating genetic and biological markers into entrepreneurship. Issue that confronts is, is there a need to sync molecular genetics and entrepreneurial business data to genomic entrepreneurship; under umbrella of ‘Genoeconomics’? Does this mean that entrepreneurship is in genes? Do genes determine entrepreneurial success? Can genetics or molecular genetics and entrepreneurial data predict response to multifarious behavioral intercession? Can genetics calculate retort to intricate behavioral interference? Are genetic markers of interest for entrepreneurship research? What challenges occur when analyzing genetically informative facts? How, if at all, should entrepreneurs use and combine molecular genetics and business data? What challenges arise when analyzing genetically informative data? The moot issue is, can entrepreneurship be genetic? Can an entrepreneur be ‘genetically-inclined’? One debatable question is why do entrepreneurial parents have entrepreneurial children? What kinds of opportunities will genetic mapping of entrepreneur offer business entities? Do the big Five Personality Traits [Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agree-Ableness and Neuroticism] play a role? Do genetic factors influence tendency to acquire skills and develop attributes relevant to entrepreneurship? Is it crucial to emphasize that a genetic predisposition to entrepreneurship should definitely, unequivocally, not be confounded with genetic determinism? This paper aims to seek a conceptualistic conformation to the above issues

On some confirmations in genomic entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is an intricate phenotype. Are entrepreneurs born or made or developed or adopted? What makes an entrepreneur think outside the box and pursuing avant-garde paths to attain entrepreneurial goals? Alvin Toffler mentioned of various ‘Waves’ viz. Agrarian, Industrial and so on. Economics and Business Management, today, is experiencing inestimable waves viz. Heterodox Wave, Genetic Wave, Molecular Wave, Cellular Wave, Hereditary Wave, [‘Infoplosion’ or ‘Info-Tectonics’ Wave, Capability Approach Wave, Institutional Wave, Behavioral / Experimental Wave [Cognitive and Emotional dimensions / Develops and uses experiments typically with human subjects], Evolutionary Wave, Cognitive Wave, Information Wave , Artificial [Synthetic and / or Fabricated] Intelligence Wave and Neuro Wave, to list a few, from a rational perspective. Of central interest in this paper is Managerial Business - Economics Wave. It deals with, with complex, deep-rooted problems, gears and technique to dissect market demand, assess expenses, establish pricing strategies, assess risks, and appreciate competitive dynamics. Is entrepreneurship a genetic trait? Of recent origin is emergence of incorporating genetic and biological markers into entrepreneurship. Issue that confronts is; is there a need to sync molecular genetics and entrepreneurial business data to genomic entrepreneurship; under umbrella of ‘Genoeconomics’? Does this mean that entrepreneurship is in genes? Do genes determine entrepreneurial success? Can genetics or molecular genetics and entrepreneurial data predict response to multifarious behavioral intercession? Can genetics calculate retort to intricate behavioral interference? Are genetic markers of interest for entrepreneurship research? What challenges occur when analyzing genetically informative facts? How, if at all, should entrepreneurs use and combine molecular genetics and business data? What challenges arise when analyzing genetically informative data? The moot issue is; can entrepreneurship be genetic? Can an entrepreneur be ‘genetically-inclined’? One debatable question is; why do entrepreneurial parents have entrepreneurial children? What kinds of opportunities will genetic mapping of entrepreneur offer business entities? Do the big Five Personality Traits [Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agree-Ableness and Neuroticism] play a role? Do genetic factors influence tendency to acquire skills and develop attributes relevant to entrepreneurship? Is it crucial to emphasize that a genetic predisposition to entrepreneurship should definitely, unequivocally, not be confounded with genetic determinism? This paper aims to seek a conceptualistic conformation to the above issues

Ecotourism Commodification from A Socio-Economic Perspective (A Case Study of Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia)

This research aims to determine the socio-economic impact of the commodification of ecotourism occurs in Tanjung Puting National Park. Data in this study were obtained using a case study method. The economic indicators used include income and employment opportunities. Meanwhile, social indicators include cultural acculturation and the community’s skill level. The results show that the development of this ecotourism is able to create more job opportunities for the public in the tourism sectors such as tour guide, food and beverages service, and travel agents. Public who taking opportunities will generate another source of income. In addition to contributing income to the local community, this ecotourism also contributes Non-Tax Government Revenue (PNBP). The social impact that arises is shifting of the public lifestyle becomes more westernized and an increase in the level of creativity of the public in business entrepreneurship.

Determining entrepreneurial knowledge and intentions of international students studying in Turkey

Entrepreneurial knowledge and intention focus on understanding an individual’s interest in and abilities towards entrepreneurial activities. Another issue is the impact of cultural differences on entrepreneurial intention. The purpose of the study is to reveal the impact of entrepreneurship knowledge on entrepreneurial intention of international students receiving higher education in Turkey. We also examine whether there are differences in entrepreneurial knowledge and entrepreneurial intention according to gender, department, having an entrepreneurial business idea, receiving entrepreneurship education or not and monthly expenditure amount. The methodological basis of the study resides in the concept of entrepreneurial knowledge and planned behaviour theory. Among the research methods are frequency and regression analyses, parametric tests, convenience sampling method. A total of 380 students enrolled in 20 public and 5 private universities in Turkey in the 2021–2022 academic year participated in the survey and completed the questionnaire. Participants were reached through electronic and social media environments or face-to-face communication. The research results reveal that there are statistically significant differences between entrepreneurial knowledge and intention with educational status, entrepreneurial idea, department of study and the amount of monthly expenses. Furthermore, regression analysis showed that entrepreneurial knowledge and entrepreneurship education have a significant positive effect on students’ entrepreneurial intentions. The findings of this study provide valuable guidance for policymakers and curriculum preparers to understand international students’ entrepreneurial intentions and promote entrepreneurial intentions in universities.

Media narratives on (Ecological) sustainability: A topic modeling analysis of entrepreneurship news in the MENA region

Amidst the increasing ecological pressures arising from industrial activity and consumerism, with particularly tangible impacts outside of the global north, the private sector is being held accountable to reduce its environmental footprint and transition to sustainable business models and processes. Nevertheless, perceptions of sustainability and its dimensions largely vary between cultures and contexts, while local media discourses both shape and reflect those concepts and narratives. This in turn shapes sustainability practices and the nature and impacts of emerging entrepreneurial business activity. Given the dearth of sustainability research in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and the region’s extreme vulnerability to climate change, pollution, draughts combined with political instability and institutional fragility, this paper provides an in-depth analysis of media narratives at the intersection of sustainability and entrepreneurship in the region. This was done by means of the machine learning method of topic modelling on two datasets of 486 and 217 news media articles extracted from a major regional English-language news outlet, followed by a manual content analysis of the extracted topics and articles. We find that the term sustainability is highly associated with economic prosperity and that ecology-related themes are often formulated in terms of financial gain, for instance transitioning out of oil & gas dependence. We find a surprising lack of focus on water scarcity and biodiversity, coupled with a welcomed focus on the energy transition, recycling, urban mobility, as well as social networking and minority integration. Our findings hence provide a nuanced contextual understanding of sustainability, which may support businesses and decision-makers alike in (re)defining priorities and reflecting upon the status quo and necessary next steps in the transition to more sustainable societies.