International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (3 papers in press)

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• Navigating the challenges of SME performance in Bangladesh: a focus on financial, marketing, and operational factors  
  by Imtiaz Masroor 
  Abstract: This study examined the factors that affect the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh. The research found that financial, marketing, and operational factors all play a crucial role in determining SME performance, which is consistent with previous research. However, the relative importance of each factor may vary depending on the specific context and industry. Our study highlights the need for SMEs to invest in these areas and leverage technology to enhance their performance. The study also emphasises the importance of entrepreneurship and SMEs in the economic development of developing countries like Bangladesh. Our findings suggest that operational factors play a key role in the performance of SMEs in Dhaka and Khulna city. We provide several recommendations for SMEs to improve their performance and contribute to the growth of the economy. Overall, this study provides valuable insights for SMEs in Bangladesh and can help guide their strategies for improving their performance and contributing to the development of the economy. Further research is needed to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that affect SME performance in Bangladesh.
  Keywords: entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship; financial factors; marketing factors; operational factors; performance of SMEs; firm performance; emerging economies; Bangladesh.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJSEM.2024.10065879
   
  
• University support and entrepreneurial resilience: a cross-cultural comparison of Indonesia and Hungary  
  by Anggraeni Woro Hapsari, Dhita Widya Putri, Riska Afrianti, Worry Mambusy Manobi, Mátyás Troitsky, Wibawa Prasetya, Dewi Rachmawati, Adrián Szilárd Nagy 
  Abstract: This study examines how sociocultural perceptions and educational systems shape entrepreneurial resilience among university students in Indonesia and Hungary. Using a cross-sectional comparative design, 200 students (100 per country) completed validated Likert-scale instruments, and MannWhitney U tests were applied. Results reveal five significant divergences and four points of convergence. Indonesian students scored significantly higher on self-reliance, resilience, perceived contextual support, and university knowledge provision. Hungarian students showed stronger career-within-major intention. Workplace atmosphere, autonomy at work, optimism about future advancement, and the demand for detailed instructions did not differ significantly. These patterns support an interactional reading of cross-cultural entrepreneurship theory: entrepreneurial resilience is cultivated through the interaction of cultural orientation and institutional scaffolding rather than determined by culture alone. Implications are offered for culturally responsive entrepreneurship curricula and cross-sector ecosystem policy.
  Keywords: entrepreneurial resilience; entrepreneurship education; higher education; university students; cross cultural entrepreneurship; comparative study; Indonesia; Hungary; collectivism; individualism; self-reliance; entrepreneurship curricula.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJEIM.2026.10081044
   
  
• Exploring the interplay of human capital mediation and penta helix moderation in driving creative economy performance in Indonesia  
  by Petrus Peleng Roreng, Maiercherinra Daud, Matius Sau 
  Abstract: This study examines how access to finance, institutional and infrastructural support, human capital, and Penta Helix collaboration influence the performance of creative economy enterprises in Makassar, Indonesia. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the study integrates Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) with qualitative interviews and focus group discussions. The findings indicate that access to finance directly improves business performance, whereas institutional support operates mainly through human capital. Human capital serves as a key mechanism for transforming external support into competitive advantage. Penta Helix collaboration strengthens the finance-performance relationship but weakens the effect of institutional support when stakeholder coordination is fragmented. Qualitative evidence confirms persistent skill gaps and uneven collaboration across stakeholders. The study extends the Resource-Based View and Human Capital Theory by demonstrating the context-dependent value of external support and highlights the importance of human capital development and institutionalised Penta Helix collaboration for strengthening the creative economy ecosystem.
  Keywords: creative economy; human capital; access to finance; institutional support; Penta helix collaboration.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJEIM.2026.10081365