Journal of the International Council for Small Business

2020 - 2026

Current editor(s): Eric Liguori

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Volume 7, issue 5, 2026

Environmental transparency: A catalyst for SMEs’ environmental disclosure and financial outcomes pp. 1303-1332

Charles Randy Afful and Jan Dvorsky

How humane entrepreneurship shapes employee innovation: Organizational values and entrepreneurial readiness pp. 1333-1349

Atushi Kato

Theory and evidence of customer involvement in sustainable entrepreneurship pp. 1350-1365

Reinhard Schulte

Business model resilience in SMEs: A case for digital transformation pp. 1366-1388

Christian Kruse, Christian Schache, Niels Schmidtke, Vivekanandhan Viswanathan, Fabian Behrendt and Christian Meisel

Examining the effect of cultural intelligence on resilience and well-being of immigrant entrepreneurs pp. 1389-1406

Arpita Joardar and Sibin Wu

Knowledge is power: Factors that influence effective entrepreneurial decision making pp. 1407-1430

Michael McDaniel and Krista Lewellyn

Entrepreneurial mindset and ambidextrous capabilities in university start-ups: Exploratory study of business model innovation paths pp. 1431-1479

Astri Ghina, Sri Herliana, Wahyu Eka Kiswardani and Dian Indiyati

Development and validation of a scale to assess overconfidence in small business decision making pp. 1480-1518

Daniel Fonseca Costa, Suelem Correia Garcia, Adriano Olímpio Tonelli and Bruno César de Melo Moreira

Navigating financing options: MSMEs’ funding landscape and its challenges in the Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru pp. 1519-1532

M. Abiya Emima and Sayantani Banerjee

Resource orchestration across the creative value chain in SMEs pp. 1533-1556

Fadhilla Sandra Adjie, Wawan Dhewanto and Ira Fachira

Strategic behavior in Brazilian technology parks: An analysis of dynamic capabilities and innovation pp. 1557-1572

Tiago Fernando Musetti and Marcelo Seido Nagano

Determinants of start-ups’ intention to adopt Islamic crowdfunding models in Mogadishu, Somalia pp. 1573-1598

Mohamed Abdi Elmi, Nur Hussein Adan, Mohamed Abdiwali Yusuf, Ayanle Farhan Mohamud and Hassan Ahmed Abdi

Human-centered strategy in mature markets: The DGB Life Insurance case pp. 1599-1622

Ayman El Tarabishy and Kichan Kim

AI-driven digital ventures: How perceived AI competencies and self-efficacy shape digital entrepreneurial intention pp. 1623-1638

Thanh Hieu Nguyen, Danh Nguyen Nguyen, Thi Loan Le, Cong Doanh Duong and Thi Nga Nguyen

Sustainable growth of women-owned MSEs: The intersection of leadership, digital competence, and policy interventions pp. 1639-1660

Hanny Nurlatifah, Aisyah Tiar Arsyad and Irwa Rochimah Zarkasi

Franchising amid crisis: A review of franchising firms’ performance during the COVID-19 pandemic pp. 1661-1689

Justin Asende and Judith Iddy

The relationship between organizational culture and lean manufacturing in manufacturing SMEs in Vietnam: Exploring the moderating role of sustainable leadership pp. 1690-1709

Dinh Hoang Minh, Pham Thi Thuy Phuong and Tran Cuong

Minimum wage and entrepreneurship: Evidence from U.S. counties, 2010–2023 pp. 1710-1730

Masanori Kuroki

Harnessing challenges as catalysts: Empowering the young entrepreneurs pp. 1731-1759

Shailin Mary Kharjana and Biju Mani Das

What drives entrepreneurial performance? The roles of entrepreneurship education, intention, and capability under environmental change pp. 1760-1790

Feng Liu

Informal hiring as a strategic workforce practice: Evidence from MSMEs in Indonesia pp. 1791-1816

Rudin and Muhammad Azizurrohman

Investigation of current economic incentives for entrepreneurship development in the manufacturing sector pp. 1817-1844

Damira Tasbulatova, Aigul Mukhamejanova, Aziya Kulubekova, Raushan Mussina and Gulnara Temirbaeva

Ethical AI adoption in family firms: A values-based framework integrating legacy, governance, and responsible innovation pp. 1845-1863

Nidhi Suthar and Dinesh Kumar

Thriving in turbulence: How market dynamism influences business model innovation: The roles of entrepreneurial orientation and strategic flexibility in Ghanaian SMEs pp. 1864-1893

Samuel Oduro Owusu, Mathew Thomas Gil and Bernard Tutu-Boahene

Institutional entrepreneurship among small ventures: Moderating role of institutional environment pp. 1894-1925

Aaron A. Vargas-Zeledon

Supporting entrepreneurial mental health: Policy recommendations from a review of entrepreneurial burnout pp. 1926-1939

Silvia Delladio and Andrea Caputo

Funding access and repayment challenges of women-led MSMEs: Insights from a Philippine government microfinance institution pp. 1940-1952

Mark Carmelo R. Manguera and Alyanna Victoria M. Rivera

Transition readiness from the traditional to the digitalization economy pp. 1953-1971

Aleksandar Jankulović and Aleksandra Kovačević

A bibliometric analysis of business angels and investment patterns pp. 1972-2001

Ratinder Kaur and Sarbjeet Kaur

Developing a behavioral framework for sustainable entrepreneurship using interpretive structural modeling pp. 2002-2020

Kavita Ingale, Arpita Kulkarni and Harsh Waghmare

Volume 7, issue 4, 2026

Driving emerging technology adoption in Malaysian micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises: A strategic intervention framework pp. 1007-1030

Muhammad Saqib Iqbal and Zulhasni Abdul Rahim

From risk-taking to innovation: Managerial and policy insights on risk management in dual-purpose ventures pp. 1031-1044

Yuerong Liu, Sunny Li Sun and Junyon Im

Introducing climate haven entrepreneurship pp. 1045-1072

Shankar T. Naskar

Capitalizing on diversity: Role of entrepreneurial and firm attributes in rural MSMEs’ financial accessibility pp. 1073-1091

Dixita Gautam and Veerta Tantia

The impact of enterprise risk management practices on the performance of SMEs with the mediating role of competitive advantage and the moderating role of innovativeness pp. 1092-1112

Siddanagouda Policepatil and Madhan Kumar

Revisiting artificial intelligence in start-ups: A theoretical perspective on integration, opportunities, challenges, and strategic advancement pp. 1113-1156

Alhamzah F. Abbas and Essam Hussain Al-Lawati

Sometimes smaller is better: Small businesses and community banks pp. 1157-1166

Srinivas Nippani, Jeffrey Muldoon, Derek K. Yonai and Diego Matricano

Rural producers in Thailand: A comparative case of Surin and Nakhon Nayok provinces pp. 1167-1176

Viritpol Ponark

Impact of technological and nontechnological innovation on the export performance of SMEs in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco pp. 1177-1187

Ali Bouzerouata, Sahib Eddine Abdelhak and Younesse El Menyari

Antecedents of cooperative motivation: Uncovering the tax behavior of micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia pp. 1188-1204

Rosalita Rachma Agusti, Sutrisno Sutrisno, Aulia Fuad Rahman and Syaiful Iqbal

Toward formalization of Indian nano entrepreneurs: A TAM-based analysis pp. 1205-1232

Lalitagauri Kulkarni, Anandita Ghosh, Santanu Pramanik, Vibhanshu Kumar and Vatsima Tripathy

Addressing the funding paradox in faith-based social enterprises: Lessons from religious orders in Africa pp. 1233-1248

David Mathuva, Angela Ndunge and Nancy Njiraini

Resilience strategies in women-led businesses in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico pp. 1249-1262

María Del Rosario Reyes-Santiago and Patricia S. Sánchez-Medina

Factors influencing sustainable transportation development: A case study of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam pp. 1263-1283

Vu Thi Kim Hanh and Nguyen Hong Nga

Exploring social media marketing: A key driver of social commerce in Indonesia pp. 1284-1301

Rita Komaladewi, Petrus Usmanij, Akbar Riskal Amani and Febrian Eko Saputra

Volume 7, issue 3, 2026

Entrepreneurship research and impact: New ways to think about researchers, universities, and our field pp. 671-683

David B. Audretsch, Antje Fiedler and Eric W. Liguori

Impact measurement for social enterprises: Social return on investment and subjective well-being valuation in the United States pp. 684-706

Allison L. Ricket and Tim Goodspeed

Mediating role of entrepreneurial competencies in the relationship between entrepreneurial education and women entrepreneurs’ performance pp. 707-727

Shakeel Basheer and Rizwana Rafiq

From childhood conditioning to entrepreneurial traits: The mediating role of psychological capital and moderating effects of socioeconomic mobility pp. 728-750

Paul V. Mathew and Joseph Cherukara

Resourcefulness, support, and success in women-led small-scale enterprises: An fsQCA approach pp. 751-779

Narayana Maharana, M. Purushottam Naidu, Kasturi Godey, Girish Prasad Das, Jyotirmayee Mohanty and Suman Kalyan Chaudhury

Fishers of social businessmen: Strategic alliances between corporations and social entrepreneurs pp. 780-790

Howard Jean-Denis and Mzamo P. Mangaliso

Emerging impacts of AI on Black entrepreneurship: A conceptual discussion pp. 791-806

Robert P. Singh

From xDSL to FTTx and 5G: Internet and digital entrepreneurship in Jordan pp. 807-830

Samer Abaddi

“Adapting to thrive”: SME entrepreneurial leadership for corporate sustainability—A case from Sri Lanka pp. 831-846

Renda Kankanamge Niroshika Doora Darshani and Hapugoda Achchi Kankanammge Nadee Sheresha Surangi

The role of COSO-based enterprise risk management in enhancing competitive advantage among Thai SMEs pp. 847-869

Jarin Jarusen and Ekkapong Cheunkamon

Driving performance in SMEs: Exploring entrepreneurial ecosystems, leadership, and dynamic capability in emerging economies pp. 870-893

Moh. Erfan Arif and Tutut Herawan

Firm attributes and business obstacles: Insights from probit regression of World Bank Enterprise Survey data pp. 894-906

Byrne Kaulu, Eskaya Martha Kapilili, Paul Kaulu, Einstein Kaulu and Goodwell Kaulu

Impact of managerial experience on performance in African formal firms: Firm age as a moderator pp. 907-931

Toure Moumbark, Semon Benedict Tchaouto, Yawovi M. A. Koudalo and Wiboga Patrick Maige

Seeing what others miss: A “timely” look at entrepreneurial alertness pp. 932-939

Jintong Tang, Shaji A. Khan, Wenping Ye and Jun Yang

Exploring labor market dynamics in digital transformations: The perspective of Dutch SMEs pp. 940-975

Didem Koca and Alexander van Deursen

Women entrepreneurs for sustainable development: A systematic review of enablers and barriers in emerging economies pp. 976-1006

Md. Faruk Hossain, S. M. Misbauddin, Mohammad Awal Hossen, Md. Noor Un Nabi, Md. Nazmus Sakib, Mochammad Fahlevi and Aulia Luqman Aziz

Volume 7, issue 2, 2026

Shaping the future of small business scholarship: Research notes, research articles, and rapid communications pp. 273-276

Eric Liguori, Antje Fiedler, Ayman El Tarabishy and Jeffrey Alves

The influence of macro and micro environmental factors on bamboo-based SMEs’ organizational learning ambidexterity pp. 277-295

Rina Ariyanthi Dewi, Aurik Gustomo, Yudo Anggoro and Sri Herliana

Sustainable Development Goal knowledge and higher education students’ entrepreneurial goal orientation: A serial mediation model through sustainability-oriented entrepreneurial self-efficacy and desirability pp. 296-308

Cong Doanh Duong, Trong Nghia Vu, Thu Van Bui, Thi Phuong Hien Tran and Tuan Vu Chu

Relationship between financial indicators and start-ups’ bankruptcy risk: The technology sector in Portugal pp. 309-331

Joana Silva Pereira, Jorge Humberto Mota and Mara Madaleno

Enhancing entrepreneurial outcomes: The role of experiential pedagogy in compulsory entrepreneurship education in developing economies pp. 332-346

Victor Udeozor, Mathew Hughes, Oyedele Martins Ogundana and Ugbede Umoru

Organizational search and environmental performance: A policy guide for SMEs in emerging economies pp. 347-357

Christian Sarfo, Andrea Caputo and Mohammad Fakhar Manesh

Everyday Experiences of Racism and Discrimination by Ethnic Minority Small Business Owners in the UK pp. 358-369

Engin Sönmez

Future-proofing footwear: Scenario-based sustainable innovation for SDG alignment in Iranian MSMEs within the textile industry pp. 370-394

Mohammad Amin Ghalambor and Armin Firoozpour

Women entrepreneurs in Assam: Analyzing support systems, educational impact, and financial accessibility pp. 395-406

Pankaj Bora and Reema Rabha

Determinants of proactive intellectual property management in manufacturing Mexican SMEs: Analyzing the influence of top management team characteristics pp. 407-429

Jesús Calderón Aguiñaga

Addressing the challenges of adopting sustainable business practices by MSMEs: Sustainable finance as an enabler pp. 430-446

Joshua O. Ohioma and Soofi Anwar

Cognitive dissonance in social entrepreneurship: Sources and strategies pp. 447-471

Mir Shahid Satar

The role of social accelerators supporting social entrepreneurship: A narrative perspective of a special relationship pp. 472-489

Ignacio Alvarez de Mon, Margarita Núñez-Canal and María de Las Mercedes de Obesso Arias

Business obstacles to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in India: Evidence from enterprise surveys pp. 490-503

Kizhakkeppat Vidyarani and Thangamani Maheshkumar

The role of family support and inspirational role models through social cognitive career theory pp. 504-526

Luc Phan Tan

Explore the importance of competitive strategy to entrepreneurial marketing and business performance pp. 527-542

Hao-Te Lu and Yi-Chou Wang

Corruption and business dynamics in Morocco: Evidence from the World Bank Enterprise Survey pp. 543-558

Chaimae Krichi, Mariem Liouaeddine, Ayoub Saadi and Zakaria Mansouri

Women entrepreneurship: A synthesis of systematic literature reviews pp. 559-570

Hyder Kamran, Aryaty Binti Alwie and Sharon Yong Yee Ong

How green entrepreneurial intention and green knowledge sharing enhance green competitive advantage in SMEs pp. 571-589

Ploychompoo Weber and Kampanat Siriyota

Fostering export success: The roles of absorptive capacity, market orientation and firm innovativeness in SMEs pp. 590-605

Duy Linh Bui

Breaking the chains: Psychological barriers and social entrepreneurial intentions in Vietnam pp. 606-631

Luc Phan Tan

Competency-based strategies of women entrepreneurs for overcoming barriers: The key role of entrepreneurial learning pp. 632-653

Tatiana Somià

Accomplishing SMEs’ performance through firm resilience and strategic planning pp. 654-670

Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni, Obaloluwa Obed Oyewo, Favour Nwokedike and Oyebisi Mary Ibidunni

Volume 7, issue 1, 2026

A discourse of women entrepreneurship policy in Canada pp. 1-22

Tasha Richard

Entrepreneurial mindset: Skills, attitudes, and intentions in information technology pp. 23-43

Muhammad Salman Shabbir

Building a future-ready workforce: A sociotechnical approach to digital transformation in Thai food SMEs pp. 44-65

Pittawat Ueasangkomsate

Maximizing financial efficiency through technological synergy: Unleashing ICT for enhanced cash management in SMEs pp. 66-96

Michael Ayikwei Quarshie, Reginald Djimatey, Shakeb Akhtar and Donkor Nawaah

Accuracy in private company financial reporting for prediction of future cash flow pp. 97-118

Siming Liu and Len Skerratt

Green entrepreneurial orientation and SMEs’ performance: The mediating role of innovation types pp. 119-136

Aida Hamur, Hamza Smajić and Emil Knezović

Introducing entrepreneurial resilience in small business failure prediction pp. 137-147

Han Dieperink, Jan Adriaanse and Mark Dechesne

Moderated mediation analysis: Entrepreneurial education’s influence on the SSN–EI link via entrepreneurial attitude pp. 148-162

Anubhav Tewari, Ehtesham Ahmad and Ashish Kumar Arya

Exploring the impact of binarized corporate governance attribute scores on firm performance in China: A comprehensive analysis pp. 163-189

Mahfoudh Hussein Mgammal and Talal Fawzi Alruwaili

Exploring challenges of digital adoption in family business pp. 190-206

Nyayu Lathifah Tirdasari, Wawan Dhewanto and N. Nurlaela Arief

Youths’ entrepreneurial intention for tourism and nontourism businesses: The influence of entrepreneurship education and gender pp. 207-228

Zinhle Mhlongo, Sibusiso D. Ntshangase and Ikechukwu O. Ezeuduji

Industry 4.0 and innovation policy: An investigation of SMEs in the Italian automotive supply chain pp. 229-258

Giulio Giuseppe Calabrese, Greta Falavigna and Roberto Ippoliti

Business networks, innovativeness, and international knowledge in the sustainability of cooperatives in the global markets pp. 259-271

Peter Dithan Ntale, Vivian Nalubega and Robert Mugabe