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As the official journal of the ICSB, JSBM is recognized as a primary instrument for projecting and supporting the goals and objectives of this organization, which include scholarly research and the free exchange of ideas. The Journal, which is circulated in 60 countries around the world, is a leader in the field of small business research. Learn More >

JICSB Special Issue: Sustainable Entrepreneurship
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, addresses the most pressing challenges of our time, such as climate change and COVID-19, social injustice, human rights, and economic growth. Incorporating the sustainable development goals (SDGs) into society’s fabric is essential for just and equitable sustainable development for all. The SDGs purpose is to stimulate everyone, from governments, businesses, NGOs, citizens, and other stakeholders, to accelerate actions that benefit the people and the planet, by fostering actions and partnerships at all levels, so no one is left behind. And since MSMEs are the foundation of our economies and society, they are at the critical leading edge of the UN’s sustainable development initiative.
On Reporting and Interpreting Statistical Significance and P Values in Medical Research
By: Herman Aguinis, Matt Vassar, Cole WayantOriginally published online: November 15, 2019INTRODUCTIONRecent proposals to change the p value threshold from 0.05 to 0.005 or to retire statistical significance altogether have garnered much criticism and debate. As of...
Actionable Recommendations for Narrowing the Science-Practice Gap in Open Science
By: Herman Aguinis, George C. Banks, Steven G. Rogelberg, Wayne F. Cascio Originally published online: March 3, 2020 ABSTRACT Efforts to promote open-science practices are, to a large extent, driven by a need to reduce questionable research practices (QRPs). There is...
JSBM SPECIAL ISSUE
Guest Editors:Prof. Roberto ParenteUniversity of SalernoProf. Ki Chan KimCatholic University of Korea-SeoulProf. Alex De NobleSan Diego State UniversityProf. Jeffrey HornsbyUMCK University BACKGROUND The UN Declaration of the Micro and Small Business (MSMEs)...
Sustainable firms and legitimacy: Corporate venture capital as an effective endorsement
By Deborah de Lange & Dave Valliere | Originally published online: 22 Nov 2019
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This empirical study investigates the legitimizing effects of the presence of different investor types supporting entrepreneurial ventures …
The price of a disadvantaged location: Regional variation in the price and supply of short-term credit to SMEs in the UK
By Marc Cowling,Neil Lee & Elisa Ughetto | Originally published online: 19 Nov 2019
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Access to inexpensive short-term credit from banks is vital for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which face liquidity problems because of an imbalance between cash outflows and receipt of outstanding payments …
CEO learning goal orientation and firm innovation: The mechanism and boundary conditions
By Cuilian Zhang & Hui Wang | Originally published online: 19 Nov 2019
ABSTRACT
This study explores how and when chief executive officer (CEO) learning goal orientation affects firm innovation …
The price of a disadvantaged location: Regional variation in the price and supply of short-term credit to SMEs in the UK
By Marc Cowling,Neil Lee & Elisa Ughetto | Originally published online: 19 Nov 2019
ABSTRACT
Access to inexpensive short-term credit from banks is vital for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which face liquidity problems because …
SME open innovation for process development: Understanding process-dedicated external knowledge sourcing
By Jose-Luis Hervas-Oliver, Francisca Sempere-Ripoll, Carles Boronat-Moll & Sofia Estelles-Miguel | Originally published online: 17 Dec 2019
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Small and medium enterprise (SME) open innovation has received attention only for new product development, overlooking the fact …