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  • Although this study constructs a rigorous chain model of “digital technology application—digital health practice literacy—psychological capital—social entrepreneurial intention,” it is constrained by objective conditions and still has the following limitations, which point the way for future research. First, geographic concentration and sample size may limit generalizability. The survey primarily focuses on the Yangtze River Delta region (N = 276), where digital healthcare resources are relatively abundant. This may overlook the “digital health divide” faced by university students in less developed regions and constrains the generalizability of the findings to broader populations. Future research should expand the sampling scope and systematically examine the heterogeneous effects of grassroots public health infrastructure on digital technology empowerment through crossregional empirical comparisons. Second, cross-sectional design and self-reported data restrict causal inference and may introduce bias. Cross-sectional data struggle to capture the dynamic, long-term impact of digital health tools on individual psychological resources. Additionally, the exclusive reliance on self-reported questionnaires may introduce common method variance and social desirability bias. Future research could adopt longitudinal tracking designs with multitime-point observations to deeply explore the intervention trajectory of digital technology on psychological resilience and entrepreneurial decision-making.

    Empowering digital public health: a study on the mechanisms by which the application of digital technology drives social entrepreneurial intentions in the health sector among university students · 2026 · DOI

  • Personal Empowerment i. ii. iii. iv. v. Develop structured mentorship programs that deliberately focus on building confidence, resilience, and independence, since both literature and data highlight their central role. Include role modelling and accountability mechanisms (e.g., regular check-ins, success stories, peer-mentorship) to replicate the transformational support described by participants. Integrate goal-setting practices into mentorship activities to help women envision ambitious futures and track progress. Create mentorship cohorts or communities to foster belonging, mutual support, and sustained motivation beyond one-onone mentoring.

    A multidimensional framework to entrepreneurial mentoring for women in South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • Based on the study’s objectives, methodology, and empiri- cal findings, the following recommendations are proposed: 1. Strengthen IT Infrastructure and Capabilities. Invest in upgrading IT infrastructure, including high-speed internet, cloud-based services, and cybersecurity systems, to enhance academic and administrative performance. 1 3Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research (2026) 16:66 66 Page 16 of 19 2. Institutionalize Strategic Planning. Establish dedicated strategic planning units focusing on environmental, technological, competitive, and marketing scanning to anticipate and adapt to changes in the volatile Palestinian context. 3. Promote Capacity Building for Human Resources.

    Empowering Palestinian universities: the impact of information technology capabilities and strategic planning on entrepreneurial performance · 2026 · DOI

  • Selected private senior high schools may adopt a structured intervention program that combines entrepreneurship simulations, market-needs analysis, product-development activities, financial-statement exercises, budgeting workshops, mentoring, and local business partnerships. Teachers may use practical performance tasks and regular feedback to monitor learner progress. School heads may refine the intervention budget, identify sustainable funding sources, and align implementation with ABM program priorities. Future researchers may validate the intervention through pilot implementation, use larger and more diverse samples, and reanalyze the original respondent-level dataset to confirm the reported ANOVA and post hoc findings, particularly the internally inconsistent marketing and planning decision labels.

    Entrepreneurial And Financial Literacy of Senior High School Students in Bulacan Province: Basis for Intervention Measures · 2026 · DOI

  • It is recommended that vocational education programmes be redesigned to incorporate entrepreneurship education and hands-on skill training for children with ID to enhance entrepreneurial skill development among these children. Training curricula should cover communication skills, financial education, skills in information technology, marketing, business planning, innovation and problem solving, customer service and enterprise management of small enterprises. The approach to teaching should be activity based, learner https://doi.org/10.64823/ijepp.2601007 Page 85 International Journal of Education, Pedagogy and Psychology | Volume 1 | Issue 1 | 2026 centric and relate to assistive technology in order to cater to different ways of learning. Governments and educational institutions, they need to have vocational centres equipped with top-of-the-range facilities, accessible infrastructure, via which they can introduce specially trained vocational teachers, special educators, vocational psychologists, and rehabilitation specialists. Opportunities for teacher training and capacity enhancement programs should be carried out at regular intervals to enhance instruction and inclusive education practices. Collaborative partnerships between schools, industries, NGO, community businesses and financial institutions should be fostered to offer internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, market opportunities, and entrepreneurship development assistance. Policy interventions should aim to enhance the delivery of disability inclusive education and skill development activities, by ensuring that their implementation is supported with sustainable funding, monitoring and evaluation processes.

    Role of Vocational Training in Enhancing Entrepreneurial Skill Development among Children with Intellectual Disabilities: An Empirical Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Moreover, as technology is increasingly applied to translation and entrepreneurship, future research could examine how digital tools and learning management systems (LMS) can be incorporated into the framework to enhance cognitive and motivational elements. 2 Suggestions for Future Research For future research, several areas could be explored to further integrate Keller’s ARCS model with Bloom’s Taxonomy in teaching entrepreneurship to translators.

    Exploring Keller's Arcs instructional design model and Bloom’s taxonomy in teaching entrepreneurship in translation and interpreting studies · 2026 · DOI

  • While existing indicators measure human capital, innovation, digitalisation or entrepreneurship separately, little is known about how efficiently these capabilities are converted into total early-stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA).

    Brain economy and the entrepreneurship gap · 2026 · DOI

  • Variables such as entrepreneurial self-efficacy, personality traits, peer influence, digital entrepreneurship exposure, access to capital, and entrepreneurial motivation may also contribute to students’ entrepreneurial interest and should be explored in future research. Future research is recommended to involve broader samples across different educational institutions and regions and to incorporate additional variables such as entrepreneurial self-efficacy, entrepreneurial motivation, peer influence, digital literacy, and access to entrepreneurial resources.

    The Effect of Entrepreneurship and Craft Subject Learning, Income Expectations, and Family Environment on Entrepreneurial Interest among Eleventh-Grade Students at SMAN 1 Papar · 2026 · DOI

  • involvement Drawing on the results and conclusions, the study the recommends of active in business associations and entrepreneurs networking forums to reinforce structural social capital. Entrepreneurship support organisations trust, should design programs improve mentorship, and peer relational social capital. Furthermore, is it recommended that government agencies and non- should governmental organisations (NGOs) support entrepreneurship community-based initiatives aimed at creating shared norms, values and collective business goals to increase cognitive social capital. enhancing learning to Additionally, social capital development should be incorporated into the training programs as a fundamental part of entrepreneurship education to equip entrepreneurs with the relational and networking skills required for improved business performance.

    Social Capital and Entrepreneurial Performance among the Wakinga Ethnicity · 2026 · DOI

  • Conclusions The findings of this study conclude that social capital is a very important resource for enhancing the entrepreneurial performance of Wakinga entrepreneurs. Structural social capital enables entrepreneurs to access networks for information, markets and business opportunities. Relational social capital sustains trust-based interactions that facilitate cooperation, resource sharing and longterm business sustainability. Cognitive social capital facilitates a shared understanding and coordinated action that are vital for business growth and adaptability. The study thus concludes that improving all aspects of social capital can growth, substantially profitability and sustainability of Wakinga entrepreneurs.

    Social Capital and Entrepreneurial Performance among the Wakinga Ethnicity · 2026 · DOI

  • for a Barney, J. (1991). Firm resources and sustained of advantage. Journal competitive Management, 17(1), 99-120. Bourdieu, P. (1986). The forms of capital. In J. Richardson (Ed.), Handbook of theory and research for the sociology of education (pp. 241–258). Greenwood. Bryman, A. (2016).

    Social Capital and Entrepreneurial Performance among the Wakinga Ethnicity · 2026 · DOI

  • Drawing from the statistical findings, hypothesis testing, and empirical conclusions of this study, the following policy and institutional recommendations are proposed to enhance the effectiveness of the NYSC SAED programme in reducing youth…

    IMPACT OF NYSC SAED ON YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN KADUNA STATE · 2026 · DOI

  • In addition to these modifications, it remains unclear whether the factor structure postulated by the EntreComp framework can be accurately captured by a questionnaire, or whether it should be simplified, e.

    Improvement in self-assessed entrepreneurial competence following participation in the Unternehmergeist Saar Program: A pilot study · 2026 · DOI

  • Prior empirical investigations have produced mixed findings regarding the influence of Digital Entrepreneurial Orientation (DEO) on firm performance, suggesting that factors such as Social Media Capability (SMC) may play a mediating role in explaining these inconsistencies.

    Digital Entrepreneurial Orientation, Social Media Capability, and SME Performance: Evidence from Indonesian Local Economies · 2026 · DOI

  • Several limitations delimit the claims. First, our design is cross- sectional, so our findings cover intention formation rather than the transition from intention to action. This aligns with intention models where intention is the key antecedent of planned behavior (Ajzen, 1991; Krueger Jr et al., 2000), but we don’t pose causal claims. Second, the sample is a convenience in Albania, which constrains statistical sample of female students is to other populations. Nevertheless, generalizability theoretically meaningful given the role played by norms, institutions, and business environments in shaping women’s entrepreneurship pathways (Islam & Alharthi, 2024; Karim et al., 2023). Third, CC is measured as the context Vehap Kola, Gentjan Ulaj, Dorian Aliu, Irisi Kasapi, Elvisa Drishti 187 perceived ability, not as observed platform behavior, and does not differentiate capability, frequency, and outcomes of CC.

    Does Content Creation Strengthen the Personality-Entrepreneurial Intention Relationship? Evidence from Female University Students · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should extend these findings in three directions. First, longitudinal or experimental designs should test whether content creation strengthens the translation of intention into entrepreneurial action (Liu et al., 2022; Maheshwari et al., 2023). Second, future work should explicitly model the psychological antecedents emphasized in TPB, attitudes, norms, and perceived behavioral control, to identify which component content creation most plausibly amplifies, and whether that amplification differs across traits (Ajzen, 1991; Ajzen & Fishbein, 2000). Third, studies should integrate norm pressure and resource constraints as moderators alongside digital engagement, given evidence that norms can blunt the benefits of resources for women’s entrepreneurship in emerging economies (Karim et al., 2023) and that business environments can shape women students’ entrepreneurial intention (Islam & Alharthi, 2024).

    Does Content Creation Strengthen the Personality-Entrepreneurial Intention Relationship? Evidence from Female University Students · 2026 · DOI

  • The research focused on a single private university in Zagreb limits applicability to other types of institutions (public universities, polytechnics) or regions due to organizational, financial, or cultural differences. The relatively small sample of 178 participants, skewed toward undergraduate students and faculty – and under-representing graduate students (N = 39) – may compromise validity and comprehensive insight into all incubator stakeholders. Therefore, future studies should include a broader range of faculties and settings to increase the relevance of these findings, including a higher percentage of graduate students (e.g., more experienced). 279 D. Carev and M.

    Perceptions of a University Incubator: A study of entrepreneurship and innovation at a private university in Croatia · 2026 · DOI

  • The government agencies should initiate national awareness campaigns using digital media, educational institutions. The programs must ensure that youth across different socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds are conscious. 2. Loans to the youth should be simplified and less collateral & flexible repayment terms should be offered. The administrative delays can be reduced and transparency and access can be increased with digital application platforms. 3. There is need to have more training facilities, particularly in undeveloped and rural regions. The programs must be emphasis on employable skills like marketing, financial literacy, use of technology and management of innovation. 4. The government agencies should use one-window service platforms and accelerated business registration processes. In this connection, the bureaucratic barriers will be cleared, and more youth will then to start their own businesses. 5. In order to ensure equal access to business opportunities, poor neighborhoods should receive training programs and targeted funding to enhance entrepreneurial ecosystems by providing capital, market connections, and mentorship. REFERENCES Ahmed, S., & Imran, M. M. (2024). Exploring the Drivers of Youth Unemployment in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review. Spry Journal of Economics and Management Sciences, 2(1).12-21 Ahsan, N., and Ashfaq, M. (2023). Predicting entrepreneurial intentions among students: evidence from Pakistan higher education institutions. South Asian Journal of Management, 17, 37–60. Alam, Z., Kousar, S., & Rehman, C. A. (2019). Role of entrepreneurial motivation on entrepreneurial intentions and behaviour: theory of planned behaviour extension on engineering students in Pakistan. Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 9, 1–20. Alvarez, S. A. (2005). The theories of entrepreneurship: Alternative assumptions and the study of entrepreneurial action. Foundations and Trends® in Entrepreneurship, 1(3), 105-148. Asif, M., Asghar, F., Younis, A., Mahmood, A., & Wang, L. (2018). The role of social entrepreneurship in Pakistan and its impact on economy. Economic & Management, 5, 117–127. Asif, M., Asghar, F., Younis, A., Mahmood, A., & Wang, L. Z. (2018). Role of social entrepreneurship in Pakistan and its impact on economy. International Journal of Business, Economics and Management, 5(5), 117-127 Journal of Social Research Development, Volume 7, Issue 1, MARCH, 2026 62 Zulfiqar & Yaseen … Entrepreneurship And Youth Bokhari, A. A. (2013). Entrepreneurship as a solution to youth unemployment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. American Journal of Scientific Research, 23(87), 120-134. Dhahri, S., Slimani, S., & Omri, A. (2021). The Behavioural entrepreneurship for achieving the sustainable development goals. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 165, 120561 Diaz, J. M., & Ariza, A. A. (2022).

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP & YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN PAKISTAN: AN ANALYSIS OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES, PRACTICES AND FUTURE PATHWAYS · 2026 · DOI

  • an to withstand shocks, entrepreneur's capacity maintain operational continuity, and pursue growth despite adversity (Lengnick-Hall et al., 2011; Linnenluecke & McKnight, 2017; Folke, 2016). Prior studies further show that resilience allows into to convert uncertain conditions SMEs enhances opportunities, strengthening thereby competitiveness (Setiawati & Nurfauziah, 2025). However, some studies highlight that resilience alone is not always a sufficient predictor of sustainability, particularly in contexts where structural challenges such as credit constraints, market volatility, and institutional weaknesses persist (Korber & McNaughton, 2018; Herbane, 2019). In such cases, resilience may enable survival but does not guarantee long-term growth. The current findings diverge from such sceptical perspectives, possibly due to the Ugandan SME context, where entrepreneurs commonly depend on personal effort and adaptive behaviour in the absence of strong institutional support. Thus, resilience may play a disproportionately larger role. These observations reaffirm the relevance of entrepreneurial resilience in resource-constrained environments. Accordingly, H1 is accepted.

    Unlocking the Myth to Sustainable Development of SMES in Uganda: A Review of the Entrepreneurial Resilience Approach · 2026 · DOI

  • By focusing on Canadian immigrant entrepreneurs, who have received limited attention in previous research compared to their counterparts in the US and UK, the study fills a critical gap in understanding the formal financing journeys of immigrant entrepreneurs.

    Immigrant entrepreneurs’ inclusion in Canadian formal financing context using social capital theory · 2026 · DOI

  • Although persistence of effort is widely acknowledged as critical for both student success and entrepreneurial outcomes, its mediating role in the context of TVET remains underexplored— particularly among marginalized student populations.

    Inclusive Teaching, Institutional Support, and Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Mediating Role of Persistence of Effort · 2026 · DOI

  • However, SIC does not exert a significant direct effect on SEI, and PEE does not moderate the SIC–SEI relationship, suggesting that ecosystem conditions alone are insufficient to activate individual innovation capabilities in this context.

    Unleashing sustainable entrepreneurship through innovation: the roles of talent development and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Saudi Arabia · 2026 · DOI

  • The analysis also highlights unequal access to and use of PsyCap across contexts, as well as differences related to the specific characteristics of the populations studied, shedding light on underexplored groups such as women, refugees, rural and social entrepreneurs, migrants, and entrepreneurs with disabilities.

    Psychological Capital and Entrepreneurial Behavior: A Scoping Review and Co-Word Analysis from a Positive Psychology Perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • Even though limited to a single case, the study enriches the literature by providing a contextualized perspective of teacher entrepreneurship in the Turkish EFL context.

    Becoming an Entrepreneur: The Journey of an EFL Teacher · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine these patterns longitudinally and comparatively across Appalachian HEIs beyond the ACAEA and could incorporate additional perspectives, including students, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other ecosystem actors, to better understand ecosystem outcomes and adaptation over time.

    From Campus to Community: The Role of Higher Education in Strengthening Regional Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Appalachia · 2026

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