Catalyzing Growth: Nurturing Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Business Development
A special issue of Administrative Sciences (ISSN 2076-3387).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 December 2025 | Viewed by 6227
Special Issue Editors
Interests: entrepreneurship; business development; innovation; sustainable business
Interests: corporate social responsibility; business ethics; higher education; international political economy
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Dear Colleagues,
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and contemporary business, the imperative to capitalize on growth opportunities while fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit is more critical than ever. I am delighted to invite you to submit your unpublished research to our forthcoming Special Issue, titled "Catalyzing Growth: Nurturing Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Business Development".
Our primary aim is to create a comprehensive source of cutting-edge research that explores the intricate relationship between innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business development, and that aligns seamlessly with the broader scope of administrative sciences. Our central goal is to not only to investigate the theoretical underpinnings of innovation and entrepreneurship but also to provide actionable insights for businesses seeking sustainable growth.
This Special Issue endeavors to bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering a platform for thought leaders, academics, and practitioners to share their expertise and experiences. In pursuit of this, we aim to contribute to the development of a robust knowledge base that informs strategic decision-making, policy formulation, and the implementation of innovative practices in diverse business settings.
Building upon the overarching theme of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business development, we invite contributions that incorporate a broad spectrum of topics. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Social innovation and impact entrepreneurship: Investigating how businesses can drive positive social change while remaining economically sustainable;
- Cross-cultural entrepreneurship: Exploring the nuances and challenges of fostering an entrepreneurial culture in diverse cultural contexts;
- Innovative business models: Examining novel approaches to business model design that prioritize sustainability and resilience;
- Digital transformation and entrepreneurial ventures: Analysing the interplay between digitalization, entrepreneurship, and organizational development;
- Financial literacy and its importance in business practices;
- The exploration of the nexus between innovation and the creation of entrepreneurial ecosystems, shedding light on how these factors influence organizational agility, adaptability, and long-term success;
- Sustainable business practices;
- Business innovation and new product development;
- Multidisciplinary studies related to innovation and entrepreneurship;
- Studies on entrepreneurial components and the entrepreneur (success and failure, experimentation, and the learning journey);
- Agile entrepreneurship.
By expanding our thematic scope, we aim to capture the richness and diversity of research in the realms of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business development. We encourage contributors to explore these suggested themes or propose topics that align with the broader objectives of this Special Issue.
Your insights and research endeavors will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of knowledge in these critical domains, shaping the future trajectory of businesses and organizational practices.
I eagerly anticipate the diverse and impactful contributions from our esteemed community.
References:
Păuceanu, A. M., Alpenidze, O., Edu, T., & Zaharia, R. M. (2018). What determinants influence students to start their own business? Empirical evidence from United Arab Emirates universities. Sustainability, 11(1), 92.
Pauceanu, A. M. (2016). Innovation and entrepreneurship in Sultanate of Oman–an empirical study. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 4(1), 83.
Pauceanu, A. M., & Hammouri, M. S. (2016). Strategic energy management in Sultanate of Oman. Montenegrin Journal of Economics, 12(1), 95-105.
Pauceanu, A.M. (2023) – Innovation, innovators and businesses, Palgrave McMillan Publishing, ISBN 978-981-19-7407-6.
Pauceanu, A.M. (2016) – Entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council: Guidelines for starting and managing businesses, Elsevier Publisher, ISBN 9780128112885, USA.
TBM Transformative Business Models, 18th – 19th March 2019, Dubai - UAE, Higher Colleges of Technology. [Topic: Not specified, but the conference theme suggests relevance to transformative business models.]
Social Innovation and Humane Entrepreneurship: From Policy to Action, 4th – 5th October 2018, Salerno – Italy, University of Salerno & ICSB (International Council for Small Businesses). [Topic: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Growth in GCC]
LUMEN 2nd MEPDEV, 17th – 18th November 2016, Targoviste -Romania. [Topic: Entrepreneurial ethics – Evidence from GCC]
IRC – 2014 International Conference, Dubai, UAE. [Topic: Strategies for improving the performance of firms operating in Oman tourism industry.]
Dr. Alexandrina M. Păuceanu
Prof. Dr. Rodica Milena Zaharia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- innovation ecosystems
- agile entrepreneurship
- sustainable business models
- cross-cultural innovation
- business innovation
- venture creation
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