Entrepreneurial Practices Research Articles

Research on Innovative Practice of Curriculum System of Art Design Specialty under the Background of New Liberal Arts

The development of the new liberal arts construction has put forward higher requirements for the training of art design professionals in colleges and universities. Under this background, colleges and universities should optimize the professional curriculum system setting, update the curriculum teaching model, and take the initiative to meet the changes of the current time. Based on this, this paper studies the innovative practice of the curriculum system of art and design majors under the background of new liberal arts. First of all, it analyzes the characteristics of the new liberal arts construction and its new requirements for the cultivation of art design talents. On this basis, the paper puts forward the strategy of curriculum system innovation practice, including clarifying the concept of curriculum system construction, promoting the integration of liberal arts courses, optimizing the practical curriculum system, introducing innovative and entrepreneurial practice projects, and so on, to cultivate high-quality art design talents with innovative spirit and practical ability.

SOCIAL INNOVATIONS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF POST-WAR RECOVERY OF UKRAINE: CONCEPTUALISATION AND LEGAL ASPECTS

Global experiences of post-war and post-conflict recovery and reconstruction show that preparations for the post-war period should begin even before the conflict ends. For Ukraine's post-war recovery, promoting social entrepreneurship and implementing social innovations is crucial. These efforts will foster practical cooperation between the state, businesses, and the public, addressing various challenges collectively, solving socio-economic problems, and implementing reforms. The purpose of this article is to study the essence and evolution of knowledge about constructs and concepts in the fields of social innovation and social entrepreneurship, to substantiate the opportunities for the dissemination of social innovations, and to create conditions for social entrepreneurship in addressing social needs in the context of Ukraine's post-war recovery. Given its fragmented conceptualisation and widespread use by scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, this study is driven by the need for a theoretical justification of social innovation and entrepreneurship. Methods: To achieve this goal and solve specific tasks, empirical and theoretical research methods were used: analysis, synthesis, and generalisation. These methods, applied at a dialectical level, provide a scientific basis for theoretical and methodological approaches to introducing social innovations in public life. With the help of multidisciplinary ontological analysis and the use of bibliometric indicators, such as citations, co-citations, bibliometric links and coincidences, the main research trends in the knowledge clusters of social innovation and social entrepreneurship were identified. This was accomplished through system mapping with the VOSviewer tool and the analysis and synthesis of publications on social innovation and social entrepreneurship for deep theoretical and practical understanding, as well as evaluation of current research at the interdisciplinary level. Results and Conclusions: Ukrainian legislation does not define the concepts of "social innovation" and "social entrepreneurship," which hinders the development and functioning of social entrepreneurship and the production of social innovations. The war and its aftermath have created new challenges that require new practical approaches and means of solving social problems. One of these approaches is to combine the measures of the current social policy in Ukraine, limited by the organisational and financial involvement of the state in solving social problems, with the possibilities of public participation and entrepreneurial activity. Introducing modern world practices of social innovation and social entrepreneurship, as well as regulatory regulation of social enterprises, will be an essential step towards developing the non-governmental sector of social development and social protection policy.

Exploration on the Reform Path of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Practice Education for Engineering Students in Local Universities

Exploration on the Reform Path of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Practice Education for Engineering Students in Local Universities

РАЗВИТИЕ ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЬСКИХ НАВЫКОВ УЧАЩИХСЯ КАК ФАКТОР ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО РАЗВИТИЯ: СТРАТЕГИИ И МЕТОДЫ ОБУЧЕНИЯ

In the modern world, the development of entrepreneurial skills among students is becoming an increasingly important factor for economic development. Entrepreneurship stimulates innovation, contributes to the creation of new jobs and increases the competitiveness of the market. This paper discusses learning strategies and methods aimed at developing students' entrepreneurial skills. Effective strategies include creating a stimulating educational environment where students can experiment, think creatively, and put their knowledge into practice. It is also important to introduce practical entrepreneurship courses that allow students to develop planning, resource management and risk-taking skills. Teaching methods should be interactive and adapted to the needs of students. This includes gaming technologies, case studies, mentoring, and project work. Such methods allow students not only to gain theoretical knowledge, but also to apply it in practice, developing their entrepreneurial abilities.

The Importance of Entrepreneurship and the Exploration of Future Development Directions

Abstract Entrepreneurship occupies an important place in the current dynamics of business and education. This research investigates the evolution of entrepreneurship research through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis. In an evolving global economic context, increased interest in entrepreneurship research has led to the use of Harzing Publish or Perish software to collect data from major research platforms such as Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science. A total of 920 relevant articles on entrepreneurship published between 2012 and 2022 were identified via Google Scholar. At the same time, entrepreneurship directions that need attention and can contribute to the entrepreneurial knowledge base were identified. In a landscape marked by rapid changes in information and communication technology, coupled with the significant influence of the digital economy, assessing the impact of these factors on entrepreneurship becomes essential. Using VOSviewer, we highlighted collaborations between authors, the impact of articles and key elements such as keywords in research. This research not only provides an overview of current entrepreneurship research, but also identifies unexplored areas and opportunities for future research directions. In conclusion, this review highlights emerging challenges and perspectives that can guide both academic research and entrepreneurship practice in the coming period.

Pembuatan Pin Gantungan Kunci untuk Meningkatkan Kreatifitas Mahasiswa

Utilizing used goods into creative key chain products with selling value is an effort to enhance student creativity. The student-entrepreneurship creativity program (PKM-K) aims to motivate students to become entrepreneurs by processing used goods into marketable key chain products. Key chains are useful for holding keys to prevent them from getting lost. This product also enhances the creative value for entrepreneurs and attracts consumers. The program implementation methods include input, process (production), output, and evaluation. The input stage involves market surveys and feasibility studies, while the process stage involves the production of key chains from material preparation to marketing. The evaluation stage assesses product deficiencies and areas for improvement. The PKM-K program concludes that transforming used goods into marketable key chain products equips students with innovative and creative skills, provides entrepreneurship practice opportunities, and fosters a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurial concepts.

Capable of Anything: Ethiopian Women and Tourism

ABSTRACT Scholarly contributions argue that concerns about gender need to take into account geographical factors and be viewed in context rather than within a generalised framework. The current study is underpinned by poststructuralist feminist theory to investigate the various gender-viewpoints and how individuals construct their identities in Ethiopia's tourism and hospitality firms. Three major aggregate themes, including gender in employment practices, gender in leadership activities, and gender in entrepreneurial performance, were identified to achieve the set objectives. As a result, the study highlights that the gender aspect in employment, leadership, and entrepreneurship practices appeared gendered, multifaceted, and constantly negotiated. Furthermore, it reveals the importance of realising the various gender viewpoints (identities) and reducing conventional gendered (masculinised) ideologies in employment, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Research implications, limitations, and future agenda are also conversed.

Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Sugarcane Growers in Shahpura Block of Jabalpur District, Madhya Pradesh, India

The aim of the research, which took place in the Shahpura block in the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh in the period 2015–16 was to examine the entrepreneurial practices of sugarcane farmers. 120 farmers who were chosen using proportionate random sampling from ten villages in the Shahpura block of the Jabalpur district were interviewed in order to get the data. According to the survey, a greater proportion of sugarcane growers (60.84%) exhibited medium levels of entrepreneurial behavior. Only age was found to have a non-significant relationship with the entrepreneurial behavior of sugarcane growers, while the other independent variables—education, size of land holding, area under sugarcane crop, material possession, social participation, annual income, information source utilization, extension contact, economic motivation, and scientific orientation—had positive and significant relationships with the entrepreneurial behavior of the growers.

Exploring the affordable loss principle: a systematic literature review

Objective: This article investigates how academic research in business and management approaches the Affordable Loss Principle (ALP) concept. We identify what researchers observed from the ALP lens, what they found, and which conclusions they reached to develop a future research agenda. Method: This study analyzes 51 recent research articles through a systematic literature review to evaluate the current state and developments in the domain of ALP. Main Results: Using the VOSviewer software, the articles are clustered into three groups of primary subjects. The Performance cluster examines how ALP and effectuation influence company performance. The Motivation cluster delves into the motivational aspects behind decision-making processes in businesses. The Assessment cluster focuses on validating measurement scales for effectuation logic, particularly in the context of ALP. Relevance / Originality: The study underscores the critical role of ALP in fostering resilient and adaptive entrepreneurial strategies in uncertain business environments. It highlights the distinctive approach of ALP in encouraging entrepreneurs to engage in risk management strategies that focus on potential losses rather than maximum possible gains. Theoretical / Methodological Contributions: This article contributes significantly to the scholarly understanding of effectuation logic by providing a comprehensive framework of the current research landscape around ALP. It aids emerging researchers by mapping the existing literature and suggesting future research directions. In addition, it offers practical insights into implementing effectuation principles, particularly ALP, in entrepreneurial practices, thereby enhancing decision-making in dynamic and unpredictable markets.

Learning practices in social entrepreneurship: a cross-cultural comparison of non-profit organizations in Canada and Brazil

Learning practices in social entrepreneurship: a cross-cultural comparison of non-profit organizations in Canada and Brazil

Igbo Culture and Business Practices in South East Nigeria: A Critical Review

This study examined the relationship between Igbo culture and business practices in the South-Eastern region of Nigeria. Over the years, scholars have introduced so many leadership, management and business theories to guide businesses. This study aims to examine critical Igbo cultural practices that serve same purposes as some of these business management theories in guiding business successes in the South East of Nigeria. This study also looked at how the Igbo culture and Igbo leadership influence Igbo entrepreneurial practices. It was found that so many Igbo Cultural practices such as Igbo apprenticeship system and business mentorship guide and motivate Igbo entrepreneurs to succeed in business. As a result of these values, individuals train under their master to gain general business management skills (known as Igba-Boi). In some cases, some of trainees end up pursuing other types of businesses quite different from the where they served using the same business skills in the new trades. The study recommended that Nigerian government should learn from western government in encouraging Igbo apprenticeship system that governs most successful businesses among Ndigbo and developed as an official business incubation system for the youth. The study further recommended government can support individuals who have mastered certain skills but lack capital with fund infusion.

Why American City Planning Needs a More Entrepreneurial Practice Modality

This commentary argues that current practice modalities are inadequate to meet the planning challenges of the day and that planners should seek out more entrepreneurial approaches. I offer three additional observations to support this argument: (1) the choice of local planning practice modality is too often determined by convention and familiarity; (2) local planners have become too reliant on regulation as their primary implementation tool; and (3) the recent performance record of counties in states with strong planning and regulatory regimes is underwhelming when compared with their counterparts in states with weaker planning regimes.

The Contribution Of Opportunities To Examining Green Entrepreneurship Practices Among Indian Smes

The Contribution Of Opportunities To Examining Green Entrepreneurship Practices Among Indian Smes

The Dynamics of Social Entrepreneurship in Tunisia after the Revolution of 14 January 2011: The Elements of the Concept, the Elements of the Context and the Elements of Implementation

Social entrepreneurship has emerged since the 1980s in both the United States and Europe to address the social, ecological, and environmental problems that have destabilised existing economic systems around the world. Since the end of the 1990s, scientific production has been proliferating on this subject, but there is no consensus and a unifying paradigm as to the definition of the concept. This is due to the distinctions in the conception and practice of social entrepreneurship in different contexts, especially in Europe and the United States. Reflecting and practicing social entrepreneurship thus remains subject to the specificities of the geographical context. This work is in line with this perspective, as we seek to understand the characteristics of social entrepreneurship in Tunisia by positioning ourselves in relation to three components: the elements of context, the elements of concept, and the elements of implementation. This work is exploratory, and we adopt a qualitative approach through semi-directive interviews addressed to the actors of the Tunisian ecosystem as well as to social enterprises belonging to several sectors.

Energy efficiency practices: A case study analysis of innovative business models in buildings

Over the last two decades, the European Union has significantly improved its legal framework for building energy efficiency. New mandatory standards have led governments to adopt incentive measures that, in turn, encourage the growth of innovative entrepreneurial practices. This study analyzes emerging business models that capitalize on energy efficiency in the building industry. Thirty-seven energy efficiency projects − either retrofit or new construction, supported exclusively by innovative business models featuring the presence of an individual contractor − in five Central and Western European countries are considered. Data is collected on property characteristics, business environment, and energy efficiency measures. Using the Rough Set approach, the analysis identifies core attributes that associate or differentiate the case studies. They include building ownership, energy-related services to be provided to the users, and the duration for which the contractor must be involved. Additionally, other attributes − such as the types of retrofit work, investment costs, access to monetary incentives, and expected payback period − allow us to identify the cases representing best practices for each innovative model. There remain open questions concerning where the boundary between different business models lies and long-term economic self-sustainability, regardless of the availability of incentives.

Hydroponic Ecoprenaurship Training at AWH Tebuireng Middle School

AWH Tebuireng Jombang Middle School is a boarding school-based school with a superior program of instilling student character. concern for the environment, especially the use of waste in schools and the character of entrepreneurship. This service intends to conduct hydroponic cultivation education at AWH Tebuireng Jombang Middle School. The target of the service is the teachers and students of SMP AWH Tebuireng Jombang. This service aims to provide environmentally oriented waste utilization training based on hydroponic plant entrepreneurship. The method of this activity is delivery of material, discussion and practice. The benefit of this dedication is a means of knowledge and entrepreneurial practice by utilizing environmental preservation. The results obtained in the activity were that students and teachers at SMP AWH Tebuireng Jombang received education and practice about vegetable hydroponic ecopreanaurship by utilizing school waste. Lectures and practices on ecoprenaurship, hydroponic vegetable cultivation, utilization of waste for nutrients and hydroponic growing media, procurement of seeds and seedlings for hydroponic vegetables, management of hydroponic vegetable plants, hydroponic harvesting and sales of hydroponic crops. From the results of the questionnaire, 78% of service participants stated that they wanted to practice ecoprenaurship activities in hydroponic vegetable cultivation.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION ON INTENTIONS OF STUDENTS IN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The capacity to affect change on a local and global scale about a range of political, social, environmental, and economic challenges is known as social entrepreneurship (SE). Young exposure to theory and practice of social entrepreneurship at postsecondary educational institutions is thought to influence this change. In this study, we examine the intentions of students in social entrepreneurship. This study's objective is to assess the degrees of social and entrepreneurial entrepreneurship. For the study, 150 college students served as the sample. This study examines empathy, moral duty, social support, self-efficacy, social impact, and educational level as principal motivators for social entrepreneurship intentions. The SPSS is a software program used to analyse the data and perform statistical analyses. The findings indicate that the only factors that were statistically correlated with the desire to engage in social entrepreneurship were empathy, self-efficacy, and psychological support. The association between social support and the ambitions for social entrepreneurship was shown to be unfavourable. In conclusion, the study provides insightful information for practitioners and educators who aim to foster a vibrant environment for student social entrepreneurship.

The Role of Digital Social Entrepreneurship in Driving Green Economy and SDGs

<p class="Default"><em><span lang="EN-US">Environmental conservation and sustainable development are gaining increasing attention globally. Environmental problems such as climate change, environmental degradation, and resource crises are the focus of the attention of various parties, including the community, government, and private sector. This research aims to explore the role of the digital ecosystem and social entrepreneurship practices among the youth of Lintang Nuswantara Cirebon in supporting the Green Economy and Sustainable Development Goals. A qualitative approach with a case study was used to understand the role of this ecosystem. The results of this study show that excellent programs such as Youth Social Care Camp (YSCC), Lintang Muda Mengabdi (LMM), and the mangrove planting program with NGO Grow Up Institute (GUI) have contributed positively to advancing the Green Economy and achieving Sustainable Development Goals. This community has successfully created a sense of mutual aid and empowered the community through innovative digital initiatives</span></em></p>

The Effect of AI Technology, Innovation Readiness, and Digital Entrepreneurship on Competitive Advantage in Start Up in Jakarta

This study investigates the impact of AI technology adoption, innovation readiness, and digital entrepreneurship on competitive advantage in startup enterprises within Jakarta's entrepreneurial ecosystem. A quantitative approach employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis was utilized to analyze data collected from 229 startup founders and executives. The findings reveal significant positive relationships between AI technology adoption, innovation readiness, digital entrepreneurship, and competitive advantage. Specifically, startups that strategically embrace AI technologies, foster innovation readiness, and leverage digital entrepreneurship practices demonstrate higher levels of competitive advantage. The study contributes to theoretical understanding by extending literature on technology-driven entrepreneurship and provides practical insights for startup stakeholders and policymakers aiming to enhance the competitiveness of Jakarta's startup ecosystem.

Морально-этический контекст русской социально-экономической мысли

For many centuries in the history of our Fatherland, the question of spiritual and moral values has been one of the most important in Russian socio-economic thought. Discussing this issue essentially led scholars, public figures, and thinkers to address the crucial problem of the significance of these values in the life of our compat-riots in the context of entrepreneurial practice and the development of economic policy. It is noteworthy that in Russian economic thought, spiritual and moral values were postulated as the bond of the entire nation and a means of addressing issues of social justice; Russian scholars consider them as a vital component of the Rus-sian cultural code. Within the framework of this study, the author examines such spiritual and moral categories as human rights and freedoms, patriotism, citizenship, dignity, humanism, mercy, and other significant tradi-tional values. By integrating these values into economic policies and entrepreneurial practices, Russia can fos-ter a more equitable and sustainable development path. Moving forward, further research is needed to explore the practical implications of moral-ethical principles for addressing modern socio-economic challenges and advancing the common good.