The Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) is delighted to present its 10 most impactful papers of 2024, recognizing pioneering research that advances knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management. These papers explore some of the most critical topics influencing the global business landscape, providing fresh perspectives and actionable insights for practitioners and academics alike.
This year’s selection covers a diverse range of pressing issues, including:
- Sustainable Innovation – How businesses can integrate sustainability into their growth strategies while maintaining profitability and competitiveness.
- Entrepreneurial Orientation – The role of proactiveness, risk-taking, and innovation in shaping the success of startups and MSMEs.
- MSME Success Factors – Identifying key drivers that contribute to the resilience and long-term sustainability of micro, small, and medium enterprises.
- Gender Dynamics in Entrepreneurship – Examining the evolving role of gender in entrepreneurial decision-making, leadership, and access to opportunities.
Each paper not only advances academic discourse but also provides practical recommendations for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders striving to adapt to an ever-changing economic and technological environment. By bridging the gap between research and real-world application, these studies contribute to fostering a more resilient, inclusive, and innovative global entrepreneurial ecosystem.
JICSB extends its heartfelt congratulations to the authors whose outstanding work has been recognized in this selection. Their dedication to rigorous research and thought leadership continues to shape the future of entrepreneurship. Additionally, we express our deep appreciation to our esteemed reviewers, whose expertise, time, and critical feedback were instrumental in refining and strengthening these high-impact contributions.
We invite the global academic and business community to explore these groundbreaking studies, engage in the discussions they inspire, and apply their insights to drive entrepreneurial success.
Sustainable innovations for rural Africa: Case studies from Nigeria and Tanzania
By Ayoub Derdabi and Ondrej Dvoulety
Strategic performance blueprint: Optimizing business performance through tailoring strategic postures to environmental and institutional contexts
By Nasser AlQahtani, Ph.D., Can Uslay, and Shen Yeniyurt
Overcoming the liability of newness: The interplay of debt, equity, and profitability in nascent SMEs
By Karikari Amoa-Gyarteng, PhD and Shepherd Dhliwayo
A growth model for understanding female-owned enterprises
By Dr Oyedele Martins Ogundana, Prof. Dr. Amon Simba, Leo Paul Dana, and Eric Liguori
Firm growth through disruption: Insights into internal dynamics
By Ivana Milosevic, Erin Bass, Mary Uhl-Bien, Nicholas Arreola, PhD, and Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles
First offer pricing in small and medium-sized firm sales: Developing a scale for practitioners
By Michael Graffius, Dr. Robin Gubela, Prof. Dr. Birgit Felden, and Sven Wolff
Necessity entrepreneurship: An examination of control beliefs
By Suwakitti Amornpan, Leon Schjoedt, and Krittaya Sangboon
Different academic entrepreneurs, different support measures: Classifying academic entrepreneurs with their motivations
By Toshimitsu Abe and Rihyei Kang
“Surviving” and “thriving” during uncertainty: Uncovering the stories of women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka
By Nilupulee Liyanagamage, Dr Charmaine Glavas, Dr Lisa Schuster, and Thilakshi Kodagoda
Model city failure: New Haven and limits to the entrepreneurial state
By Jeffrey Muldoon, Derek Yonai, Tasha Richard, PhD Mgmt, and Shahanaz Akter
Learn more here: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ucsb20/collections/JICSB-2024-Impact
Author of Article: Dr. Eric Liguori
In collaboration with:
Jeffrey Alves Ayman El Tarabishy Vicki Whittaker