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Editor in Chief — Journal of Small Business Management
The Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM) publishes scholarly research articles in small business management and entrepreneurship. As the official journal of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), it is circulated in 60 countries and is a leader in the field. Dr. El Tarabishy serves as Editor in Chief, guiding the journal's editorial direction and scholarly mission. The journal welcomes empirical and theoretical research spanning family-owned enterprises, women and minority entrepreneurship, small business strategy, finance and accounting, innovation and technology, and public policy. Its aim is to bridge rigorous scholarship with practical relevance for researchers, academics, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
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Co-Editor in Chief — Journal of the International Council for Small Business
The Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) is an official publication of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB). Its mission is to promote and share knowledge — accumulated through observation, research, and experimentation by passionate researchers, educators, policy-makers, and business owners — that elevates micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) to have a more positive impact on their communities and stakeholders. Dr. El Tarabishy serves as Co-Editor in Chief, helping shape the journal's focus on MSME growth, sustainability, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Founding Editor in Chief — Innovation and Entrepreneurship Review
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Review (IER) is an open-access journal publishing research on the intersections within entrepreneurship — spanning innovation, policy, digital transformation, and impact-driven knowledge. Dr. El Tarabishy serves as the journal's Founding Editor in Chief, establishing its editorial vision and mission to advance scholarly discourse at the crossroads of entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Understanding and measuring entrepreneurial leadership style
Journal of Small Business Management 53 (1), 54-74 · 2015
M Renko, A El Tarabishy, AL Carsrud, M Brännback
The state of entrepreneurship education in the United States: A nationwide survey and analysis
International Journal of Entrepreneurship Education 1 (1), 65-86 · 2002
GT Solomon, S Duffy, A Tarabishy
A new paradigm: Entrepreneurial leadership
Southern Business Review 30 (2), 1-10 · 2005
LW Fernald, GT Solomon, A Tarabishy
The entrepreneurial leader's impact on the organization's performance in dynamic markets
The Journal of Private Equity, 20-29 · 2005
A Tarabishy, G Solomon, LW Fernald Jr, M Sashkin
Humane entrepreneurship: How focusing on people can drive a new era of wealth and quality job creation in a sustainable world
Journal of Small Business Management 56, 10-29 · 2018
K Kim, A ElTarabishy, Z Bae
This year's research introduces the Human-Centered Entrepreneurship Index (HCE Index), a novel metric measuring the relationship between human flourishing and entrepreneurial dynamism. An editorial also outlines new directions for small business scholarship, defining roles for research notes and rapid communications to modernize academic dialogue.
This research introduces the Human-Centered Entrepreneurship Index, a novel metric designed to evaluate the dual relationship between individual human flourishing and macroeconomic entrepreneurial dynamism across various global economic environments and cultures.
A ElTarabishy
This editorial outlines new directions for small business scholarship by defining specific roles for research notes and rapid communications, aiming to modernize academic dialogue and improve publication efficiency within the field.
E Liguori, A Fiedler, A El Tarabishy, J Alves
Research focused heavily on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance for SMEs, advocating a shift from bureaucratic compliance to innovation-driven sustainability. Additional work examined human-centered strategy in mature markets through the DGB Life Insurance case and traced Geneva's entrepreneurial ecosystem from historical roots to sustainable innovation.
This publication examines the strategic shift for small and medium enterprises, arguing that ESG frameworks should move beyond bureaucratic compliance toward becoming primary drivers for sustainable corporate innovation and competitive advantage.
A El Tarabishy, Y Lee, AF Cortes, D Ahlstrom
Using DGB Life Insurance as a case study, this paper investigates how mature market firms implement human-centered strategies to foster organizational resilience and maintain a competitive advantage during periods of stagnation.
A El Tarabishy, K Kim
This analysis critiques current ESG performance metrics, highlighting how modern measurement attempts often mirror historical accounting limitations instead of providing a truly transformative view of corporate sustainability and ethical firm responsibility.
K Passerini, A El Tarabishy, A Pagan
This study traces the historical development of Geneva’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, identifying the specific socio-economic factors and institutional roots that support its current reputation as a leader in global and sustainable innovation.
R Baldegger, A ElTarabishy, J Alves
Publications included a methodological guide to Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (FsQCA) in entrepreneurship research, offering best practices for analyzing complex, non-linear causal relationships. A second study investigated the cultural and economic origins of Korean entrepreneurship and how traditional values shaped the nation's business landscape.
This article explores the application of Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis in entrepreneurship research, offering a methodological roadmap and best practices for analyzing complex, non-linear causal relationships in diverse startup environments.
S Nikou, J Mezei, EW Liguori, A El Tarabishy
This historical analysis investigates the cultural and economic origins of Korean entrepreneurship, exploring how traditional societal values and government policies shaped the development of the nation's unique and contemporary business landscape.
A El Tarabishy, J Oh, KI Jo, KC Kim
Research spanned financial development's impact on nascent entrepreneurship in Europe, a summary of the 2022 SME World Forum's policy recommendations, and an empirical study bridging theory and practice in humane entrepreneurship adoption among Italian small and medium enterprises.
Utilizing a comprehensive panel data analysis, this study examines whether increased financial market development across Europe effectively stimulates nascent entrepreneurship or if other institutional factors play a more significant role instead.
B Gaies, D Najar, A Maalaoui, S Kraus, A El Tarabishy
This report summarizes the core insights from the 2022 SME World Forum, highlighting global policy recommendations and collaborative strategies aimed at fostering resilience and growth for small businesses in the post-pandemic era.
R Ascúa, A El Tarabishy
This research bridges academic theory and practice by examining how small and medium Italian enterprises adopt humane entrepreneurship models, emphasizing the integration of employee welfare with long-term business sustainability and productivity.
M Vesci, A Botti, R Feola, E Conti, A El Tarabishy