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We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to contribute to our Special Issue dedicated to investigating the characteristics of integrated entrepreneurship with a specific focus on sustainable entrepreneurship and strategic management.

Key Themes:

Harnessing innovation: The Special Issue will delve into cutting-edge innovations that drive sustainability in entrepreneurship, as well as explore how disruptive technologies and creative solutions can propel eco-conscious businesses forward.

Ethical practices: The Special Issue will examine the role of ethics in shaping sustainable entrepreneurial ventures and will analyze the impact of responsible business conduct on long-term success.

Circular economy principles: The Special Issue will investigate circular economy strategies and their application in creating businesses that thrive in a rapidly changing market landscape. It will also explore sustainable resource management and waste reduction approaches.

Gender diversity in entrepreneurship fosters innovation and economic growth: The Special Issue will focus on how encouraging women and underrepresented groups to start businesses can unlock untapped potential and create a more inclusive and dynamic entrepreneurial landscape.

Sustainable entrepreneurship and strategic management in the food industry: This Special Issue will address how embracing eco-friendly practices, reducing waste, and sourcing local food businesses can not only thrive but also contribute to a healthier planet.

Digitalisation as important tool in the sustainable entrepreneurship.

Selected papers will be published in a prestigious Special Issue in Sustainability.

Prof. Dr. Baiba Rivza
Prof. Dr. Donatella Privitera
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

sustainable entrepreneurship
strategic management
sustainable business models
international entrepreneurship
sustainable development strategy

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Open AccessArticle

Digitalization Risks in the Bioeconomy: An Enterprise-Level Perspective

by Sandija Zeverte-Rivza, Ieva Brence, Ina Gudele, Baiba Rivza and Peteris Rivza

Sustainability 2024, 16(2), 524; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020524 - 08 Jan 2024

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Abstract

The swift adoption of digitalization and transformation within enterprises and their operations had commenced prior to the onset of COVID-19, characterized by the shift towards Industry 4.0 and subsequently progressing towards Industry 5.0. However, mandated restrictions significantly amplified the necessity and drive to utilize digital tools for both businesses and consumers. New opportunities previously not utilized have arisen yet are hand in hand with several risks linked to the use of these new digital tools. The bioeconomy sector is not an exception. The study aims to consider the sector representatives’ opinions on the significance of the risks related to digitalization. The empirical results of this study stem from a survey of enterprises in the bioeconomy sector carried out in 2020 and 2021 in Latvia. The research results prove that there are many factors influencing the development of digitalization. The results notably affirm that both entrepreneurs and employees in SMEs recognize the considerable importance of these risks, particularly emphasizing the significance of security and technology risks. While the Chi-Square Test of Independence indicates a notable association between risk evaluation scores and the education level of respondents before the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, this association diminishes in 2021. Contrary to the hypothesis that individuals with higher education levels are more attentive to risks, the evidence shows inconsistency in their perception, particularly regarding professional challenges of the entrepreneur and employees to use digital tools and other risk categories. However, the relationship between higher education levels and the significance of risks pertaining to security risks, technology risks, and the skills of the clients to use digital tools is partly affirmed. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management)

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