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{"title":"Market-oriented entrepreneurship and the impact of social media and crowdsourcing on continuous organizational learning. An empirical study","authors":"David Juárez-Varón,&nbsp;Elsa Guaita Monreal","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100088","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100088","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research highlights the relationship between the market orientation of entrepreneurs and continuous organizational learning, as well as the influence of the use of social media and crowdsourcing as ideal tools for the implementation of the market orientation strategy for entrepreneurs. The empirical study was carried out in four and five-star hotels. The conclusions also recommend the widespread use of crowdsourcing as an indispensable tool for solving entrepreneurs' problems, capturing new ideas from Internet users and obtaining opinions on products and services, thus collaborating in continuous innovation in entrepreneurs. These tools represent a very important source of information for the market orientation strategy for entrepreneurs, which in turn encourages continuous organizational learning, ensuring that sustainable competitive advantages are gained over time.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"4 1","pages":"Article 100088"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142657934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"AI technology for developing Bitcoin investment strategies based on altcoin trends","authors":"Raúl Gómez-Martínez,&nbsp;Mara Luisa Medrano-Garcia","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100087","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100087","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The objective of this study is to analyse the correlation between Bitcoin and altcoins in the post-covid world and take advantage of this possible relationship to design investment strategies on Bitcoin based on the evolution of altcoins using Artificial Intelligence (AI) models.</div><div>The sample of daily observations covers from January 2020 to February 2023, and the regressions performed between altcoins and Bitcoin are positive and 99 % significant, except for Dogecoin, which has a correlation with Bitcoin.</div><div>If we add a lag, the estimated parameters are still 95 % significant, except for Dogecoin, so we can assume that the return of altcoins anticipates the evolution of Bitcoin.</div><div>We train an artificial intelligence model in which the predictors are the observed daily return in altcoins and the target to predict is next day trend of Bitcoin (up or down). We use decision tree algorithms (J48), random forest and naive bayes, but in a retrospective cross-sectional validation with 10 sample partitions we obtain a poor predictive capacity of only a 51 % success rate in the best of cases.</div><div>Therefore, despite the evident correlation between predictors and the objective variable, we should not implement this investment strategy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"4 1","pages":"Article 100087"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142551537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Technological Progress as a Catalyst for Energy Efficiency: A Sustainable Technology Perspective","authors":"Oussama Zaghdoud","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100084","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100084","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Enhancing energy efficiency through sustainable technological progress is imperative for pursuing sustainable development, particularly in developing countries where economic growth is strongly linked to higher energy consumption. In Tunisia, an open and developing economy, fossil energy consumption can be reduced without compromising economic growth by focusing on diminishing energy intensity. This study investigates the effects of technological progress on the overall energy intensity in Tunisia from 1980 to 2019, examining the role that technological advancements may play in attaining sustainable development goals. This study is based on a growth accounting model that uses time-series analysis and a cointegration estimation approach. Our empirical results suggest the presence of a long-term connection between the variables. The attainment of enhanced energy efficiency is contingent on the growth rate of technological progress, which should exceed capital and labor productivity. The results reveal that the net impact of technological advancements is estimated at -0.0163, which signifies that aggregate energy intensity tends to decrease by an annual average of 1.63% in the long term. These findings underscore the need for developing economies to restructure their energy policies and support sustainable technological initiatives and green entrepreneurship. Developing countries can reduce their energy intensity while boosting their economic growth by fostering technological innovation. This study demonstrates how technological progress and green entrepreneurship can be leveraged to enhance energy efficiency and drive sustainable development in developing nations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"4 1","pages":"Article 100084"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142422451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"AI-induced job impact: Complementary or substitution? Empirical insights and sustainable technology considerations","authors":"Kuang-Hsien Wang ,&nbsp;Wen-Cheng Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100085","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100085","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study utilizes 3,682 full-time workers to examine perceptions of AI-induced job displacement risk and evaluate AI's potential complementary effects on labor. By distinguishing between these variables, the research identifies which worker characteristics and industries are most affected by AI. Employing an extended ordered probit model, the results show that those with higher perceived risks are mainly female, older, and more educated. Workers with frequent internet usage and remote work are more concerned about AI-induced job risks. Sector-wise, entry-level employees perceive the least risk, whereas manufacturing professionals and senior service sector employees are more apprehensive. Contrary to the mainstream assumption that AI causes unemployment, this study identifies a potential complementary effect on job tasks, suggesting that AI can enhance and support human labor rather than replace it. This inference is based on observed worker perceptions and the increased use of AI tools in tasks that complement human skills. Moreover, AI's integration contributes to sustainable practices and entrepreneurial opportunities, enhancing business innovation and environmental efficiency. Workers increasingly view AI as a value-added element in their jobs rather than a threat, particularly in sectors focusing on sustainable development and green technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"4 1","pages":"Article 100085"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142422453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Digitalization and non-profits: Competency requirements in non-profit sector of Saudi Arabia","authors":"Dr. Mir Shahid Satar ,&nbsp;Ghadah Alarifi ,&nbsp;Mohammad Shoaib Alhawsawi","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100083","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100083","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Digitalization is emerging as a broader socio-technical transformation affecting businesses of all types. The paradigm shifts in digital technology have mandated new mindsets and approaches to managerial, leadership, and entrepreneurial competitiveness in organizations. Human capital with the ability to convey digital knowledge and strategies is regarded as a crucial resource for digital transformations (DT) in organizations. In fact, the development of relevant technological and digital competencies (DCs) is regarded as the biggest obstacle to DT in non-profit organizations (NPOs) as well. However, the growth of literature in this direction has been fragmented by the lack of any formal integration of DCs. The current study is formulated with the primary goal of exploring the digital competency requirements of NPOs. A systematic literature review protocol adhering to PRISMA guidelines was undertaken to synthesize the initial draft of DCs. Subsequently, a modified two-round Delphi survey with a panel of 25 experts was used to rate the competencies quantitatively. The analysis followed the prescribed Delphi principles to determine the results' validity and reliability. As a result, a comprehensive set of eighteen competencies was generated and categorized into three areas (‘digital leadership’, ‘personnel and organizational’, and ‘technical’ competencies). While filling an important void in the literature, the study's findings lay the groundwork for a digital transformation education, learning, and development agenda in non-profits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"4 1","pages":"Article 100083"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142441504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transforming sorted and performance of waste recovery companies: Circular Economy, Sustainability Technology and SDGs","authors":"Alicia Ferradás-González ,&nbsp;Cristina Pérez-Rico ,&nbsp;Alba Adá-Lameiras","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100082","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100082","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Waste management is now a major global concern. Therefore, the circular economy (CE) and sustainable technology have become the necessary means of achieving sustainable business development. In this study, we conduct an analysis of the waste recovery sector in Spain to determine whether the most innovative and socially aware companies complied with sustainable development goal (SDG) 5 (gender equality) and SDG 8 (decent work and growth) during the period 2019–2021 (pre-Coronavirus Disease 2019, (pre-COVID-19), during COVID-19, and post-COVID-19). To this end, based on factors comprising economic and financial variables, the companies were grouped via a cluster analysis using the k-means method; they were linked to the SDGs (5 and 8) in order to determine the compliance of this sector. The results indicate that the technological transformations carried out by the waste valorization companies were reflected in their financial performance, with an increase in revenues of 61 % between 2019 and 2021; all clusters complied with SDG 8. However, despite promoting business transformation, social change, sustainable technology, and CE, these companies are far from compliant with SDG 5; indeed, a setback in social development was observed, with a significant decline in the number of women in positions of power after COVID-19. This therefore constitutes one of the greatest challenges for companies in this sector.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100082"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773032824000129/pdfft?md5=d0a5a5bd75901987c91cecebcf0dc3ac&pid=1-s2.0-S2773032824000129-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142230654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A bibliometric analysis of environmental education and sustainable entrepreneurship development in a global perspective","authors":"Varsha Arya ,&nbsp;Akshat Gaurav ,&nbsp;Brij B. Gupta ,&nbsp;Kwok Tai Chui","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100080","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100080","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper provides a bibliometric overview of the interaction between environmental education and the growth of sustainable entrepreneurship. Using VOSViewer and the R programming language, we found 849 reference studies for investigation while browsing English-language articles from esteemed publications and conferences recorded in the Scopus databases. Our analysis revealed an exponential increase in scholarly publications on the topic, therefore highlighting its development as a current focus of study. Our bibliometric study reveals a major knowledge gaps despite this increase: knowledge of the successful integration strategies of environmental education into sustainable entrepreneurship practices and policies at different levels (local, national, and global). Moreover, thorough research on how these interactions affect environmental awareness across several populations and the accomplishment of sustainable development goals (SDGs) is lacking. Therefore, our study aims to close this important void by offering a thorough review of the present situation of research, pointing out the best journals, countries, and authors leading in this field, and suggesting future directions to improve the synergy between environmental education and sustainable development. Policies, courses, and projects aiming at a more sustainable future depend on this input in setting their direction.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100080"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773032824000105/pdfft?md5=ba3539360ffddeb25cff6dd1186d718e&pid=1-s2.0-S2773032824000105-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141852526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Individual entrepreneurial orientation and firm performance: The mediating role of sustainable entrepreneurship practices","authors":"Mwanahimisi A Salehe ,&nbsp;Jennifer K. Sesabo ,&nbsp;Nsubili Isaga ,&nbsp;Eliaza Mkuna","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100079","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100079","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The entrepreneurship landscape has undergone a significant transformation towards sustainability in both large and small business firms. This study investigated the effect of individual entrepreneurship orientation on sustainable entrepreneurship practices and firm performance of fisheries small and medium enterprises. The study used a structured questionnaire to gather data from a sample of 389 entrepreneurs working in the Tanzanian Nile perch fishery in Lake Victoria. Descriptive statistics and the partial least squares structural equation modeling technique were used to analyse the quantitative data. The study's findings indicated that the risk-taking, innovativeness, and proactiveness substantially impact sustainable entrepreneurship practices in fisheries small and medium enterprises but does not have a direct relationship with the firm's performance except for the innovativeness. Additionally, it was discovered that sustainable entrepreneurship practices have a complete mediation role in risk-taking and proactiveness, while they have a partial mediation role in innovativeness. Therefore, the study recommends advocacy for policies and incentives to foster the implementation of sustainable entrepreneurship enterprises among small and medium enterprises in the fisheries industry for sustainable businesses and the natural environment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100079"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773032824000099/pdfft?md5=659bafce2a49bd404869f74f8a10b4ee&pid=1-s2.0-S2773032824000099-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141847311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pathways to sustainable entrepreneurship: Analysing drivers of sustainable entrepreneurial orientation","authors":"Andrea Lazarte-Aguirre","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100081","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100081","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of the literature on sustainable entrepreneurial orientation (SEO) to identify the factors influencing its adoption by entrepreneurs and organisations. Given the documented impact of this capability and its components on performance, this study aims to contribute to existing knowledge regarding antecedents.</p></div><div><h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3><p>The literature review includes 23 papers published in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals between 2017 and 2023. These studies provide an overview of the evolving understanding of SEO from its conceptualisation in 2017 to the present. Using thematic analysis, this review focuses on the factors that influence entrepreneurs’ and organisations’ adoption of SEO.</p></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><p>The results show that the adoption of SEO is influenced by complex and multi-causal factors. Based on a literature review, this study proposes a comprehensive framework that elucidates the drivers that contribute to sustainable practices through this capability. These drivers are categorised as (a) individual or personal, (b) organisational, or (c) contextual. Furthermore, the findings provide evidence that the emergence of SEO in organisations is not solely due to entrepreneurial aspects or organisational and contextual drivers. The literature identifies specific and interrelated drivers related to all three levels of action. In particular, decision-makers are found to cultivate specific characteristics and traits.</p></div><div><h3>Originality/value</h3><p>This study provides value to both researchers and policymakers in the areas of sustainable development and entrepreneurship by presenting the antecedents of SEO in a systematic and structured manner. In addition, it comprehensively identifies the gaps in previous research and provides avenues for future research.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100081"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773032824000117/pdfft?md5=e0e18f7ba3f0cb585237862f8004a868&pid=1-s2.0-S2773032824000117-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141845629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of digitalization and innovation in women's entrepreneurial orientation on sustainable start-up intention","authors":"Shatila Khodor ,&nbsp;Alba Yela Aránega ,&nbsp;Veland Ramadani","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100078","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.stae.2024.100078","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explores the complex dynamics between Lebanese women entrepreneurs' Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and their propensity to launch new sustainable businesses by examining the mediating function of dynamic capabilities and the moderating influence of digitalization. Dynamic Capabilities are expected to be a crucial mechanism through which entrepreneurship orientation positively affects sustainable start-up intentions. A total of 351 Lebanese women entrepreneurs were carefully chosen to serve as the research sample. The present study used structural equation modeling (SEM), which permits a systematic examination of the interaction between the constructs, to investigate the correlations and dynamics between the variables. The findings of this research have practical implications for policymakers, business support entrepreneurs, and aspiring women entrepreneurs in Lebanon. Understanding the underlying mechanisms that drive start-up intentions among Lebanese women entrepreneurs can inform the design and implementation of targeted interventions and support mechanisms that promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the sustainable development. This article illustrates and explains how dynamic capabilities mediate the relationship between women's entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial sustainable start-up intention and how digitalization moderates the relationship between innovation and entrepreneurial start-up intention in the Lebanese context.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100078"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773032824000087/pdfft?md5=12dbbcab6d9ae5e151ccfec431d528e7&pid=1-s2.0-S2773032824000087-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141954186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}