JWEE
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description: Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education (JWEE) ISSN 1821-1283 (print) ISSN 2406-0674 (online) The Journal of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Education (JWEE) is an international, peer-reviewed and open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in the fields of women’s entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education. Established in 2008, JWEE was the first academic journal in the world dedicated specifically to this niche field and has since consistently contributed to the advancement of scholarly knowledge by addressing key issues in women’s entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education. Women’s entrepreneurship represents a critical area of research, highlighting the role of women in economic development, social innovation, and the advancement of gender equality. By adopting a rigorous academic approach, JWEE contributes to the systematization and advancement of knowledge, enabling a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and success factors shaping women’s entrepreneurial activities. Through its clearly defined and globally oriented scope, the journal provides unique insights into entrepreneurial processes, emerging trends, and best practices, serving as a platform for scholars, policymakers, educators, and business leaders committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. The journal publishes high-quality, original research that advances both theoretical and empirical understanding of key topics, including business creation, innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial learning from a gender perspective. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, ensuring a high level of academic integrity, methodological robustness, and scholarly relevance. JWEE adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics, transparency, and editorial accountability, in line with best practices in scholarly publishing. The journal is published semiannually (…
publisher: Institute of Economic Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia
language: en
publication name: JWEE
issn: 1821-1283
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items: Do Investment Decisions Mediate the Effect of Cognitive and Emotional Bias on Financial Performance in Women SMEs?
items: Perceptions of Flexible Work Arrangements Among Women Researchers in Serbia: Evidence from Social and Humanities Science Research Sectors
items: LIST OF REVIEWERS FOR THE YEAR 2025
items: When is entrepreneurship a career option for highly educated students? Evidence from Czechia
items: Note of the Editor-in-Chief
items: How Women Entrepreneurs Drive Business Sustainability? The Role of Financial Inclusion and Strategic Agility
items: Application of Circular Economy Principles in Women’s Entrepreneurship: The Case Of Serbia
items: Do Female Executives Manage Earnings Differently? A Gendered Analysis of Decision-Making
items: Formulating Strategies for Empowering Women Fishery Entrepreneurs toward Sustainable Blue Entrepreneurship
items: Feedback Quality and Job Performance: The Roles of Feedback Seeking and Gender Similarity in Entrepreneurial Firms
items: Assessing Performance of Women Home-Based Businesses from the Low-Income Group: Testing Multiple Mediator Model
items: Restricted Ambitions: Analyzing Barriers to Women's Advancement in Serbia's Public Sector
items: Management of Social Intelligence as an Element of Ensuring Personnel Security of the Enterprise: Gender Aspect
items: A Qualitative Case Study on Issues of Women's Empowerment in Malaysia's Corporate Landscape
items: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates
items: Content Marketing Strategies and Their Impact on the Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Women
items: The Mediating Effect of mindfulness on the Relationship between Authentic Leadership and Self-leadership, Moderated by Gender
items: Determinants of Women's Financial Inclusion: Evidence from the Gulf and the Western Balkan Region
items: The Entrepreneurial Quotient (EQ) Among Women Entrepreneurs: Assessing Creativity, Risk-Taking, Resilience, and Sustainability in Modern Enterprises
items: Technological innovation versus Gender Equality
items: Gender Perspectives on SME International Trade and Revenue in the Digital Era: Evidence from Serbia
items: Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kazakhstan: Institutional Trust, Economic Participation, and Sociocultural Barriers
items: Fostering Entrepreneurial Spirit: Impact of Incubation Activities on Female Students’ Entrepreneurial Intention
items: Scoping Review of the Impact of Financial Literacy Empowerment on the Growth of Female Entrepreneurship in Nigeria
items: Empowering Female Leadership for Enhanced Innovation Performance of Companies in Vietnam
items: Financial Inclusion: Boosting Green Practices and Innovation for Female Vendors Well-Being
items: Economic and Demographic Drivers of Women Entrepreneurs in the Indonesian Textile Market
items: Empowering Women in Serbian Rural Areas with Entrepreneurial Initiatives
items: Empowering Women in Agribusiness: A Fuzzy VIKOR Approach to Personnel Selection
items: Notes from the Editor-in-Chief

Do Investment Decisions Mediate the Effect of Cognitive and Emotional Bias on Financial Performance in Women SMEs?
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description: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can continue to grow due to the contribution of women entrepreneurs. The performance of SMEs and investment decisions made by women entrepreneurs have been proven to have a crucial role in a country, especially in economic growth. This research highlights the role of cognitive and emotional biases in investment decisions and the financial performance of female SMEs. Cognitive bias is proxied by overconfidence, representativeness, and herding biases. Emotional bias is proxied by loss aversion bias. The novelty of this study lies in treating investment decisions as an intervening variable. The study population comprised women-owned SMEs in two large provinces in Indonesia: Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The sample used in this study was 130 SMEs. The results provide empirical evidence on the role of herding bias and loss aversion in improving investment decisions. The variables of overconfidence and representativeness bias were associated with improved company financial performance. The role of investment decisions as a mediating variable was not proven for all tested variables. This study provides theoretical contributions and practical implications for female SME owners and the government.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: overconfidence bias
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subject: representativeness bias
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subject: herding bias
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subject: loss aversion bias
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subject: investment decision
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subject: performance
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subject: women SMEs
  topic: keywords
subject: Behavioral Finance
  topic: subjects
subject: Finance Management
  topic: subjects
subject: Women Entrepreneurship
  topic: subjects
subject: Finance
  topic: disciplines
creator: Wida Purwidianti
creator: Retno Dwiyanti
creator: Erny Rachmawati
creator: Rita Kusumawati
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-03-16
publication date: 2026-03-16
doi: 10.28934/jwee26.12.pp96-117

Perceptions of Flexible Work Arrangements Among Women Researchers in Serbia: Evidence from Social and Humanities Science Research Sectors
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description: The increasing volatility and unpredictability of the business environment are encouraging organizations to implement flexible work arrangements. Starting from the assumption that such arrangements can also be beneficial in the research sector, especially in the humanities and social sciences, this study specifically focuses on gender differences in the perception and experience of flexible working arrangements among male and female researchers. The aim is to examine the relationship between gender and work model preferences, and to identify potential differences in attitudes towards flexible forms of work between women and men, with a special emphasis on the preferences of female researchers. For the purposes of this research, an empirical methodology was employed, involving data collection through a standardized questionnaire, followed by statistical analysis that included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, the Chi-square test of independence, and binary logistic regression. Research findings indicate that gender is not a decisive factor in the choice of the primary place of work, that is, the preferred model, but they reveal certain differences in women's experiences compared to men regarding flexible forms of work.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: flexible work arrangements
  topic: keywords
subject: women
  topic: keywords
subject: scientific research sector
  topic: keywords
subject: benefits
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subject: challenges
  topic: keywords
subject: preferences
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subject: hybrid work model
  topic: keywords
subject: remote work
  topic: keywords
subject: Flexible work arrangements (FWAs)
  topic: subjects
subject: Women Researchers
  topic: subjects
subject: Social and Humanities Science Research
  topic: subjects
subject: Remote work
  topic: subjects
subject: Gender issues
  topic: subjects
subject: Gender Studies
  topic: disciplines
subject: Labour market
  topic: disciplines
subject: Organizational culture
  topic: disciplines
subject: Labour management
  topic: disciplines
subject: Research management
  topic: disciplines
creator: Marija Lazarević-Moravčević
creator: Jelena Minović
creator: Mihajlo Đukić
creator: Marija Mosurović Ružičić
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-03-18
publication date: 2026-03-18
doi: 10.28934/jwee26.12.pp118-143

LIST OF REVIEWERS FOR THE YEAR 2025
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subject: Reviewers
  topic: section
creator: Marija Antonijević
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-11-25
publication date: 2025-11-25
doi: 10.28934/

When is entrepreneurship a career option for highly educated students? Evidence from Czechia
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description: This article focuses on youths' opinions on becoming entrepreneurs. The primary objective of the research was to identify the motives, trigger events, and conditions that younger people consider when deciding to become entrepreneurs, in order to understand the decision-making process for entrepreneurship among young university students. We conducted 22 focus group discussions with 133 participants, comprising 15 initial focus groups with 94 participants (approximately half of whom were women) and seven follow-up focus groups with 39 participants. We found the Kaleidoscope career model (authenticity, balance, and challenge) highly relevant in explaining youths' decision-making. For youth, it was mainly a matter of their free choice, which depends on many factors relevant to their personal experiences. The cultural factors, including perceived family obligations, mainly constrain women.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nascent Entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
subject: Kaleidoscope career model
  topic: keywords
subject: University students
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subject: Decision-making
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subject: Focus groups
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subject: Entrepreneurship
  topic: subjects
subject: Women Entrepreneurship
  topic: subjects
subject: student entrepreneurship
  topic: subjects
subject: Sociology/Women Study
  topic: disciplines
creator: Miroslav Suchanec
creator: Ondřej Hora
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-03-03
publication date: 2026-03-03
doi: 10.28934/jwee26.12.pp73-95

Note of the Editor-in-Chief
type: item
subject: Editorial
  topic: section
creator: Mirjana Radović-Marković
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-11-20
publication date: 2025-11-20
starting page: v
ending page: vi
doi: 10.28934/

How Women Entrepreneurs Drive Business Sustainability? The Role of Financial Inclusion and Strategic Agility
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description: Despite being an important component of Indonesia’s small business sector, women entrepreneurs struggle to sustain their businesses. This study aims to examine the influence of financial inclusion and entrepreneurial orientation on business sustainability among female SMEs and investigate the mediating role of strategic agility. This study employed a self-administered survey of 354 women-owned SMEs in Bandung, Indonesia, from March to April 2025. Data were further analyzed using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) to test and confirm the proposed conceptual framework. The results indicate that although entrepreneurial orientation and financial inclusion do not influence business sustainability, both have significant influences on strategic agility among women-owned SMEs in Bandung. Meanwhile, strategic agility indicates a robust influence on business sustainability among women-owned SMEs. The mediation analysis reveals that strategic agility fully mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and financial inclusion, as well as financial inclusion and business sustainability.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: financial inclusion; entrepreneurial orientation; strategic agility; business sustainability; women entrepreneurs; SMEs
  topic: keywords
subject: women entrepreneurship
  topic: subjects
creator: Amelia Sugangga
creator: F. Danardana Muwarni
creator: Budi Eko Soetjipto
creator: Nurika Restuningdiah
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-02-06
publication date: 2026-02-06
doi: 10.28934/jwee26.12.pp23-49

Application of Circular Economy Principles in Women’s Entrepreneurship: The Case Of Serbia
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description: This study explores the application of circular economy (CE) principles among women entrepreneurs in Serbia. Using survey data from 35 women-owned enterprises collected in 2024, the research analysed awareness, adoption patterns, and key drivers of CE implementation through Spearman’s rho correlation and descriptive statistics (IBM SPSS v29). Findings reveal high awareness of CE principles but modest practical adoption, mainly in waste reduction, reuse, and renewable material use. No significant link was found between enterprise size and CE adoption, suggesting that firm size does not determine circular engagement. Managerial mindset, environmental commitment, and consumer expectations emerged as the strongest motivators, while limited technical knowledge and financing remain major barriers. The study contributes to understanding gendered entrepreneurship in sustainability contexts and calls for targeted CE training, access to green financing, and stronger institutional support to advance women’s participation in the circular transition.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: women's entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
subject: SMEs
  topic: keywords
subject: circular economy
  topic: keywords
subject: sustainable development
  topic: keywords
subject: women's entrepreneurship
  topic: subjects
subject: SMEs
  topic: subjects
subject: circular economy
  topic: subjects
subject: sustainable development
  topic: subjects
subject: Q50, Q53, Q56, L26
  topic: subjects
subject: Circular economy
  topic: disciplines
subject: Entrepreneurship
  topic: disciplines
creator: Sanja Popović Pantić
creator: Nenad Ravić
creator: Daniela Kuzmanović
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-03-03
publication date: 2026-03-03
doi: 10.28934/jwee26.12.pp50-72

Do Female Executives Manage Earnings Differently? A Gendered Analysis of Decision-Making
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description: Given the fact that involvement of women in boardrooms and earnings reporting quality remain highly debated topics in the corporate environment — often offering mixed empirical evidence — this study reevaluates the gender–earnings management nexus from a regional perspective. Specifically, it investigates whether female presence on company boards and in CEO positions influences the extent of accrual-based earnings management. Applying panel data regression on a sample of 9,984 observations operating across Balkan economies between 2020 and 2022, the results reveal that a higher proportion of gender diversity within the board demonstrates a statistically significant effect on the extent of earnings management practices. However, a woman holding the CEO position does not seem to significantly constrain conservative earnings management behavior. These findings provide insights into how gender composition affects managerial decision-making and professional judgment in financial disclosure. By focusing on a transitional and institutionally evolving region, this research adds to the broader debate on whether gender diversity enhances ethical sensitivity and transparency in corporate governance. The results emphasize that while gender-balanced boards may foster more prudent reporting environments, leadership positions alone are insufficient to mitigate opportunistic financial behavior. The paper thus underscores the relevance of examining both structural and behavioral dimensions of gender balance when assessing the quality of earnings and corporate accountability.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: gender diversity
  topic: keywords
subject: female participation
  topic: keywords
subject: accruals
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subject: earnings management
  topic: keywords
subject: board of directors
  topic: keywords
subject: CEOs
  topic: keywords
subject: Balkan
  topic: keywords
subject: panel data
  topic: keywords
subject: gender diversity
  topic: subjects
subject: female participation
  topic: subjects
subject: earnings management
  topic: subjects
subject: Finance and Accounting
  topic: disciplines
creator: Teodora Tica Ilić
creator: Kristina Peštović
creator: Bojana Vuković
creator: Nedeljko Tica
creator: Dušan Saković
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2026-02-06
publication date: 2026-02-06
doi: 10.28934/jwee26.12.pp1-22

Formulating Strategies for Empowering Women Fishery Entrepreneurs toward Sustainable Blue Entrepreneurship
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description: This study develops a defensive strategy framework for women in the fisheries sector, focusing on their pursuit of sustainable blue entrepreneurship. The research employs a quantitative SWOT analysis, where data were collected through structured questionnaires, document reviews, and observations. Respondents evaluated internal and external factors using a Likert scale, and the results positioned women entrepreneurs in the defensive quadrant, highlighting the urgency of strategic responses to external threats and internal weaknesses. Findings emphasize three key dimensions: (1) resilience and vulnerability management to strengthen adaptive capacity, (2) social capital and collective action to reduce dependency and enhance cooperative power, and (3) adaptive co-management with quadruple helix collaboration, integrating community, academia, government, and private sector. These dimensions form a structured defensive strategy that ensures both survival and long-term sustainability. The novelty of this study lies in applying quantitative SWOT within a gender-sensitive framework for the blue economy. Practically, the results guide policymakers and stakeholders in empowering women entrepreneurs and reinforcing resilient coastal livelihoods.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: women entrepreneurs, fisheries, blue economy, sustainability, swot analysis, defensive strategy
  topic: keywords
subject: women entrepreneurs
  topic: subjects
subject: blue economy
  topic: subjects
subject: sustainability
  topic: subjects
subject: swot analysis
  topic: subjects
subject: defensive strategy
  topic: subjects
subject: Women Entrepreneurship
  topic: disciplines
subject: blue economy
  topic: disciplines
subject: HRM / OB / Entrepreneurship/ Sustainability
  topic: disciplines
creator: Eviatiwi Kusumaningtyas Sugiyanto
creator: Ratna Wijayanti
creator: Yudhitiya Dyah Sukmadewi
creator: Kesi Widjajanti
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-10-27
publication date: 2025-10-27
starting page: 225
ending page: 248
doi: 10.28934//jwee25.34.pp231-254

Feedback Quality and Job Performance: The Roles of Feedback Seeking and Gender Similarity in Entrepreneurial Firms
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description: This study investigates the relationship between feedback quality (FQ), feedback-seeking behavior (FSB), and job performance (JP), incorporating the moderating role of gender similarity. Considering samples from two industries, oil/petrochemical and banking in Iran, the organizations selected in these industries were among those that exhibited entrepreneurial behavior and could be considered entrepreneurial organizations. Also, using LISREL, Sobel, and SPSS software to analyze the data collected by questionnaires, four of the hypotheses of this research were confirmed. The findings show that high-quality feedback positively impacts job performance and enhances feedback-seeking behavior. Moreover, feedback-seeking behavior acts as a mediator between feedback quality and job performance. While gender similarity was hypothesized to moderate the relationship between feedback quality and feedback-seeking behavior, the results did not support this role; however, gender similarity independently influenced feedback-seeking behavior. These findings underscore the importance of providing high-quality, actionable feedback and fostering environments encouraging feedback-seeking for performance improvement. So, this study has clarified the complex relations between feedback quality, feedback-seeking behavior, job performance, and gender similarity and has contributed to a more accurate understanding of how these factors influence each other. From the practical point of view, designing feedback systems that emphasize quality, training managers to deliver constructive feedback, and addressing gender dynamics in workplace interactions can lead to improved job performance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: performance management
  topic: keywords
subject: feedback seeking behavior
  topic: keywords
subject: feedback quality
  topic: keywords
subject: job performance
  topic: keywords
subject: gender similarity
  topic: keywords
creator: Abbas Nargesian
creator: Saeid Heydari
creator: Fatemeh Mozaffari
creator: Aidin Salamzadeh
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-08-25
publication date: 2025-08-25
starting page: 128
ending page: 152
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp134-158

Assessing Performance of Women Home-Based Businesses from the Low-Income Group: Testing Multiple Mediator Model
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description: A home-based business is a micro-business carried out more by women than men to increase personal and family income. The lack of attention given by past researchers has resulted in less-known information about the performance of these entrepreneurs, even though this activity has been around for a long time, and many women are engaged in it. This study examines the determinants of sustainable performance in women's home-based businesses to fill this gap. The second objective is to investigate the multiple mediating effects of digital competencies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption towards the connections between entrepreneurial resources (i.e., access to finance, access to entrepreneurial education, and access to networking) and sustainable business performance. The data collection approach used a questionnaire directed to 300 low-income women home-based entrepreneurs in the Central Zone, Malaysia. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analysis showed that digital competency and AI adoption have significant effects and mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial resources and sustainable business performance. This study provides an overview of the resources that can contribute to the business's abilities, which leads to a competitive advantage by applying physical and non-physical resources.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: entrepreneurial resources
  topic: keywords
subject: artificial intelligence (AI) adoption
  topic: keywords
subject: digital competencies
  topic: keywords
subject: sustainable business performance
  topic: keywords
subject: women entreprenuership
  topic: disciplines
creator: Nurul Hidayana Mohd Noor
creator: Azizan Zainuddin
creator: Syeliya Md Zaini
creator: Ibraheem Saleh Al Koliby
creator: Mohammed A. Al-Hakimi
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-08-26
publication date: 2025-08-26
starting page: 153
ending page: 177
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp159-183

Restricted Ambitions: Analyzing Barriers to Women's Advancement in Serbia's Public Sector
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description: This paper explores the “sticky floor” phenomenon that hinders women's career progression in the public sector in Serbia. This little-researched concept impedes the career path of women, especially in the early stages of their careers. The paper applied a theoretical review and quantitative analysis based on a survey of 100 employees in the public sector in Serbia, with the aim of investigating specific challenges such as a lack of support in career development, the elimination of social stereotypes, and better business-private life coordination. The research used a validated instrument from previous studies to develop the questionnaire, whereas the chi-square test of independence and cross-tabulation analysis were used for data analysis. Women reported a higher incidence of challenges related to lack of mentorship, difficulties in balancing work and family responsibilities, societal stereotypes, and gender-based discrimination. The goal of the research is to identify factors that hinder women's advancement and better understand the paths to success. Also, it has been investigated how possible it is to overcome all the obstacles mentioned. The study proposes relevant recommendations and new policies, including various education programs on workplace bias awareness development, better support programs, and more flexible working conditions in order to break down the barriers of the "sticky floor" and promote a more inclusive environment for the advancement of women in the public sector in Serbia. This research will allow us to understand better the challenges in women’s career development as well as to encourage a more supportive work environment.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: sticky floor, women, advancement, public sector, gender equality, barriers, professional development
  topic: keywords
creator: Nataša Stanišić
creator: Dejan Ječmenica
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-08-21
publication date: 2025-08-21
starting page: 107
ending page: 127
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp-113-133

Management of Social Intelligence as an Element of Ensuring Personnel Security of the Enterprise: Gender Aspect
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description: Gender diversity and awareness of its impact on the effectiveness of management decisions contribute to creating a strong corporate environment, improving team cooperation and increasing the organization's competitiveness in the modern market. Social intelligence, as one of the key factors affecting team unity, adaptability, and professional competence of employees, requires a deeper analysis of gender specifics. This research aimed to study the gender aspect in the management of social intelligence and its impact on the personnel security of the enterprise, in particular, loyalty and staff engagement. The research found a statistically significant (pâ‰¤0,001*) moderate positive relationship between social intelligence and staff engagement. This indicates the importance of social intelligence for integrating employees into work processes and their effective interaction with colleagues. A statistically significant (pâ‰¤0,001*) moderate positive relationship between social intelligence and staff loyalty was also established, which confirms the necessity of developing this indicator to ensure the personnel security of the enterprise. The research results prove a higher correlation on the Chaddock scale between social intelligence and engagement among men (0,513) compared to women (0,449). In the context of staff loyalty, a higher correlation was found between social intelligence and loyalty among men (0,484) compared to women (0,370). The research results indicate the need to implement gender-oriented approaches in HR strategies aimed at developing social intelligence, which positively impacts team productivity, staff loyalty and overall sustainability of enterprises. Men should be given opportunities to improve their social skills through participation in communication and leadership training. On the other hand, women should be supported in developing their ability to process social information by engaging in processes that require analysing interpersonal relationship…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: social intelligence, personnel security, social skills, corporate culture, gender diversity, loyalty, engagement, personnel management
  topic: keywords
creator: Daniela Palaščáková
creator: Ihor Liadskyi
creator: Dmytro Diachkov
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-08-06
publication date: 2025-08-06
starting page: 40
ending page: 65
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp46-71

A Qualitative Case Study on Issues of Women's Empowerment in Malaysia's Corporate Landscape
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description: This qualitative case study investigates the intricate challenges hindering women's empowerment within Malaysian corporations. The research identifies systemic barriers impacting women's professional progress, access to leadership roles, and overall job satisfaction. Using a qualitative research methodology, the study captures diverse subjective experiences through in-depth interviews with professional women across various industries in Malaysia. Through thematic analysis, the findings highlight key issues such as cultural stereotypes, unequal pay, limited leadership representation, and work-life balance challenges. By uncovering the nuanced dynamics of these barriers, the study contributes to understanding the complexities surrounding women's disempowerment in the Malaysian business environment. These insights provide valuable perspectives for policymakers, corporate leaders, and scholars aiming to dismantle barriers to gender equality.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: gender equality
  topic: keywords
subject: barriers to empowerment
  topic: keywords
subject: women’s empowerment
  topic: keywords
subject: leadership disparities
  topic: keywords
subject: cultural stereotypes
  topic: keywords
subject: Malaysia
  topic: keywords
subject: inclusive workplace
  topic: keywords
creator: Mittrainee Muniandy
creator: Sharmila Devi Ramachandaran
creator: Sukhmeet Kaur
creator: Urvesh Chaudhery
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-07-03
publication date: 2025-07-03
starting page: 1
ending page: 18
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp1-24

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates
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description: In the recent era, artificial intelligence has entered the business sector by increasing business productivity, decision-making, and competitive advantage in markets for entrepreneurs. This is why the use of AI is a corresponding aspect of business activities across the globe. The study investigates the role of AI in supporting Emirati women entrepreneurs using mixed-method research. This approach allows research instruments like survey questionnaires and interviews to gain quantitative and qualitative insights. Using the convenience sampling procedure, quantitative data were gathered from 207 respondents, and interviews were conducted and analyses using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicate that AI-powered automation enhances the effectiveness of operations, minimises bureaucracy, and fosters evidence-based decision-making. In addition, AI opens access to funding by simplifying credit analysis and investment prospects, thus eliminating conventional financing hurdles. AI-based learning solutions also enhance skills, giving women entrepreneurs the skills to manoeuvre flexible business environments. Moreover, AI-based market analytics delivers richer customer insights, allowing customized services and business growth. Despite these benefits, data privacy and technology adoption issues are still pertinent. The research finds that AI is a game-changing facilitator for women entrepreneurs, enabling business scale and limiting gender-based hindrances in entrepreneurship. The study’s policy implications underscore the imperative for inclusive AI adoption policy, focused training programs, and facilitating policies to achieve the fullest possible potential for AI in catalysing women’s business success.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial Intelligence, Women Entrepreneurs, Business Efficiency, Market Analytics, Financial Inclusion, AI-Driven Learning
  topic: keywords
subject: Business, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Gender Studies, Economics
  topic: disciplines
creator: Aisha Almheiri
creator: Ashok Chopra
creator: Akram Haddad
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-07-03
publication date: 2025-07-03
starting page: 19
ending page: 39
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp25-45

Content Marketing Strategies and Their Impact on the Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Women
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description: The study analyzes the impact of content marketing strategies on the entrepreneurial intentions and female empowerment of female university students in Peru. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design is used, applying a simple random probability sampling to 668 students from a private university in Lima. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire, which showed excellent reliability (α = 0.979). The analysis was performed using SmartPLS 4.0, which assessed the validity of the constructs and hypotheses raised. The results indicate that content marketing strategies have a positive influence on entrepreneurial intentions (H3: p < 0.05), confidence in skills (H4: p < 0.01), and female empowerment (H10: p < 0.05). All the hypotheses posed were accepted, which reinforces the relationship between these variables. It is highlighted that access to resources and support networks is crucial for the success of women entrepreneurs. Women who implement these strategies have higher entrepreneurial intentions, with a 25% increase compared to those who do not use them. The conclusions suggest that encouraging the use of content marketing can be key to boosting female entrepreneurship in the Peruvian digital context. It is recommended to design support programs and public policies that promote digital inclusion and access to resources for women entrepreneurs.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: content marketing strategies
  topic: keywords
subject: female entrepreneurship
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subject: empowerment
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subject: university women
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subject: entrepreneurial intentions
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subject: support networks
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subject: confidence in skills
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subject: access to resources
  topic: keywords
subject: entrepreneurship
  topic: disciplines
subject: marketing
  topic: disciplines
subject: education
  topic: disciplines
creator: Africa Calanchez Urribarri
creator: Kerwin Chávez Vera
creator: German Zambrano Verdesoto
creator: Judith Velázquez Castro
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-18
publication date: 2025-09-18
starting page: 201
ending page: 224
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp207-230

The Mediating Effect of mindfulness on the Relationship between Authentic Leadership and Self-leadership, Moderated by Gender
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description: Mindfulness has received increasing attention in leadership research. Yet, its potential to influence the leadership development process remains insufficiently explored. The aim of the study is to evaluate the mediating effect of mindfulness on the relationship between authentic leadership and self-leadership. Given the role of gender in shaping leadership behaviors and experiences, the study also explores the moderating effect of gender on the relationship between authentic leadership and self-leadership. To test the research hypotheses, the study employs partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) in a sample of 208 participants from a developing country, Peru. The key findings are summarized as follows. Authentic leadership has a positive and significant effect on self-leadership and mindfulness, while mindfulness also has a positive and significant effect on self-leadership. Furthermore, mindfulness partially mediates the relationship between authentic leadership and self-leadership. Finally, the moderation role of gender is confirmed, revealing that the relationship between authentic leadership and self-leadership is stronger for women than men. The study not only expands existing knowledge but also offers actionable strategies to foster self-leadership through mindfulness, considering how gender influences the effectiveness of these strategies in organizational settings. Future studies could expand the research to include other factors that influence job performance, economic sectors, and other demographic and cultural variables.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: authentic leadership
  topic: keywords
subject: self-leadership
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subject: mindfulness
  topic: keywords
subject: gender
  topic: keywords
creator: Carlos Armando Bazán Tejada
creator: Igor Loza
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-08-14
publication date: 2025-08-14
starting page: 66
ending page: 88
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp72-94

Determinants of Women's Financial Inclusion: Evidence from the Gulf and the Western Balkan Region
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description: Women's financial inclusion represents a key element in enhancing women's entrepreneurship. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of age, education, employment, income quintile, and region on the level of financial inclusion (FI). The data for the four Gulf countries (Gulf Cooperation Council) and five Western Balkan countries were gathered from the Global Findex Database 2017. The total sample includes 3,973 women. Multiple linear regression is used to investigate the impact of socio-demographic factors on FI. Additionally, the paper provides an overview of the latest available data on several indicators related to FI at the macro level. The results show that education, employment, and income quintile have a statistically significant positive impact on FI. The relationship between age and FI is statistically significant, exhibiting an inverted U-shape. This means that FI increases up to 55 years, and after that transition point, it starts to decline. Moreover, the region plays a significant role, considering that the level of FI of the respondents from Western Balkan countries is lower than that of those from the Gulf region.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: financial inclusion index
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subject: socio-demographic factors
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subject: age
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subject: education
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subject: employment
  topic: keywords
subject: income
  topic: keywords
subject: Global Findex Database
  topic: keywords
creator: Farid Abdallah
creator: Marija Antonijević
creator: Ivana Domazet
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-08-20
publication date: 2025-08-20
starting page: 89
ending page: 106
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp95-112

The Entrepreneurial Quotient (EQ) Among Women Entrepreneurs: Assessing Creativity, Risk-Taking, Resilience, and Sustainability in Modern Enterprises
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description: The Entrepreneurial Quotient (EQ) is a crucial framework for understanding the competencies that drive entrepreneurial success, particularly among women entrepreneurs. This study examines the dimensions of EQ – creativity, risk-taking, resilience, and sustainability, and their impact on technology adoption in contemporary enterprises. Using the Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption Model (DTTAM), the research examines how women entrepreneurs integrate technological innovations into their businesses. A structured survey was conducted from January to June 2020 among 100 women entrepreneurs in India to assess their EQ and its impact on business adaptability. The findings highlight that creativity fosters innovation, risk-taking enhances strategic decision-making, resilience strengthens adaptability, and sustainability ensures long-term business viability. These insights underscore the importance of integrating EQ development into entrepreneurial education through mentorship programs, experiential learning, and sustainability-focused curricula. The study provides actionable recommendations for educators, policymakers, and business leaders seeking to cultivate resilient, innovative, and future-ready enterprises.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Saikat Gochhait
creator: Grace Korter
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 JWEE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
date: 2025-09-17
publication date: 2025-09-17
starting page: 178
ending page: 200
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.34.pp184-206

Technological innovation versus Gender Equality
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description: Women remain significantly underrepresented in the leadership of agricultural organizations. Simultaneously, increasing environmental pressures and global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) create new opportunities to restructure agribusiness operations and promote women’s leadership. This study analyzes data from over five hundred dairy enterprises in the Visegrad Group countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, sourced through ORBIS) to identify management features that foster female leadership within this European context. Principal Component Analysis revealed that a higher number of female directors and shareholders is associated with enhanced women’s leadership. These features are most common in medium-sized enterprises. In contrast to these findings, current EU initiatives promoting gender equality in European agriculture target start-ups and small businesses. However, statistical analysis indicates that leadership in small enterprises is less strongly influenced by gender dynamics. Meanwhile, emerging innovations in dairy production could further strengthen larger companies, potentially diminishing the role of women-led smaller enterprises. To counterbalance this shift, future policies should actively promote gender diversity in corporate boards to ensure equitable leadership opportunities across all business sizes while simultaneously strengthening support for small businesses, regardless of gender.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
subject: gender
  topic: keywords
subject: innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: technology
  topic: keywords
subject: agriculture
  topic: keywords
creator: Maha Al-Dalahmeh
creator: Adrian Csordas
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-06-04
publication date: 2025-06-04
starting page: 217
ending page: 241
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp217-241

Gender Perspectives on SME International Trade and Revenue in the Digital Era: Evidence from Serbia
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description: International trade drives expansion and development, significantly contributing to national productivity and job creation. The aim of this research is to investigate four groups of factors that act as independent variables and their impact on the export performance of SMEs as the dependent variable. This study examines critical elements shaping the global trade success of small businesses and medium-sized enterprises, with export revenue as the dependent variable. A sample of 342 Serbian enterprises, primarily exporters, was surveyed through an online questionnaire conducted at the end of 2024, in collaboration with the Serbian Association of Employers. The survey targeted business owners and managers, who provided their assessments using a Likert scale on 12 statements related to four predefined research variables, focusing on factors influencing SME export propensity, with a particular emphasis on gender. The findings, with contingency table analysis, indicate that internal factors, such as the implementation of new technologies and organizational adaptability, exert the greatest influence on export performance, along with all external factors examined. Additionally, company size was found to have a significant impact on export revenue. Regarding gender, the study assessed the role of female-owned SMEs and found that they are less likely to engage in export activities. The results align with existing academic literature, suggesting that female-owned SMEs face systemic disadvantages due to smaller firm size, limited managerial capacity, resource constraints, and insufficient market knowledge. Consequently, gender was not identified as a significant direct determinant of SME export performance and revenue. These research findings contribute to the literature on SME internationalization, digitalization, organizational change, gender issues, and women's entrepreneurship. Furthermore, they offer valuable insights for feminist economic studies and policy discussions ai…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: international trade
  topic: keywords
subject: digitalization
  topic: keywords
subject: female entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
subject: SME
  topic: keywords
subject: internationalization
  topic: keywords
creator: Mirjana M Radović-Marković
creator: Bosiljka Srebro
creator: Stevica Dedjanski
creator: Maja Vrbanac
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-06-04
publication date: 2025-06-04
starting page: 198
ending page: 216
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp198-216

Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kazakhstan: Institutional Trust, Economic Participation, and Sociocultural Barriers
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description: The paper explores institutional trust, women's participation in the economy and politics in both urban and rural areas of Kazakhstan, considering regional differences between these areas. The research is quantitative in its approach that combines both Latent Class Analysis (LCA), which explains latent attitudinal categories, with Change-Point Analysis to determine key turning points in Gender Inequality Index (GII) over a 16-year time series from 2008 to 2023. The study finds a high level of gender perspective disparity between urban and rural areas in Kazakhstan, in addition to essential changes in gender inequality levels. The results show that institutional trust plays a vital role in shaping women's participation in the economic sphere, with a lower level of trust correlated with a decrease in labor force involvement and career growth. In addition, two key turning points in gender development have also been identified in 2019 and 2022, which are linked with government reform as well as socioeconomic alterations.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: gender
  topic: keywords
subject: women's empowerment
  topic: keywords
subject: social attitudes
  topic: keywords
subject: labor market
  topic: keywords
subject: economic participation
  topic: keywords
creator: Anel Kireyeva
creator: Akan Nurbatsin
creator: Leyla Gamidullaeva
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-05-26
publication date: 2025-05-26
starting page: 174
ending page: 197
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp174-197

Fostering Entrepreneurial Spirit: Impact of Incubation Activities on Female Students’ Entrepreneurial Intention
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description: Women around the world continue to inspire in various professions and careers. Women's entrepreneurship is one such sphere that is rapidly expanding around the globe. With women's entrepreneurial activity reaching levels comparable to men and showing higher engagement at an early age—the entrepreneurial intentions of female students are a crucial area of research. The objective of this study is to ascertain the impact of entrepreneurial incubation on the entrepreneurial intention of female students in selected higher education institutions. The well-being of female students is important not only to their personal development and success but also to the collective success and reputation of an educational institution. The study employs descriptive research design and a stratified random sampling technique. The sample includes 250 female students from five NAAC and NIRF accredited colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu, and the data collected are analyzed statistically based on various tools like exploratory factor analysis, multiple correlation, regression analysis, and SEM. Results from the research recommends that entrepreneurial incubation activities need to be cultivated in every educational institution to nurture entrepreneurial intention among female students. This study attempts to establish the correspondence between various incubation activities and entrepreneurial intentions of female students in multiple institutions of higher education in Tamil Nadu.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: women entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
subject: incubation activities
  topic: keywords
subject: entrepreneurial intention
  topic: keywords
subject: higher education
  topic: keywords
subject: gender-sensitive frameworks
  topic: keywords
subject: Business Administration
  topic: disciplines
creator: Karunambika R
creator: Arthi J
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-05-15
publication date: 2025-05-15
starting page: 155
ending page: 173
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp155-173

Scoping Review of the Impact of Financial Literacy Empowerment on the Growth of Female Entrepreneurship in Nigeria
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description: The growth of female entrepreneurship is crucial to Nigeria's socio-economic development but is hindered by limited access to financial knowledge and resources. This study conducted a scoping review to examine the impact of financial literacy empowerment on the growth and success of female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Using the Google Scholar database, a search spanning January 2019 to August 2024 identified 1,600,260 articles. After applying inclusion criteria, 97 articles were screened by abstract, and 17 were subjected to full-text review, with six ultimately selected for analysis. The review systematically identifies barriers to financial literacy among Nigerian women and evaluates the effectiveness of financial literacy programs. Findings indicate that enhanced financial literacy improves business management, facilitates access to financing, and drives business growth among female entrepreneurs. Tailored financial education programs addressing the specific needs of Nigerian women were identified as particularly effective. The study underscores the importance of policy interventions and support systems to create an enabling environment for female entrepreneurship through financial literacy initiatives. This review provides critical insights into the role of financial literacy in empowering female entrepreneurs. It highlights the need for future research and practical strategies to sustain entrepreneurial growth in Nigeria.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: financial literacy
  topic: keywords
subject: female entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
subject: financial empowerment
  topic: keywords
subject: business performance
  topic: keywords
creator: Temitope Popoola
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-05-12
publication date: 2025-05-12
starting page: 129
ending page: 154
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp129-154

Empowering Female Leadership for Enhanced Innovation Performance of Companies in Vietnam
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description: This study examines the relationship between female board representation and firm innovation within Vietnam's private sector. It applies panel data from the World Bank Enterprise Survey for the years 2009, 2015, and 2023 to examine how having women on company boards influences innovation at the firm level. It employs a bivariate probit model and considers distinct characteristics of firms and industries. The findings reveal a significant positive association between female board representation and innovation, particularly in the initial stages of female board membership. However, the impact of female ownership on innovation is more complex, with higher levels of female ownership potentially leading to increased risk aversion. Additionally, firm size, growth, industry affiliation, and export orientation are identified as key determinants of innovation. This study contributes to the growing literature on gender diversity and innovation by providing empirical evidence from the Vietnamese context. It offers actionable insights for Vietnamese policymakers aiming to enhance private sector innovation and competitiveness by promoting gender diversity in corporate governance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Women on Boards
  topic: keywords
subject: Gender Diversity
  topic: keywords
subject: Firm Innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: Emerging Markets
  topic: keywords
subject: Corporate Governance
  topic: subjects
subject: Gender Diversity
  topic: subjects
subject: Firm Innovation
  topic: subjects
subject: Emerging Markets and Developing Economies
  topic: subjects
subject: Business Management
  topic: disciplines
subject: Gender Studies
  topic: disciplines
creator: Tuan N. Lai
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-04-09
publication date: 2025-04-09
starting page: 107
ending page: 128
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp107-128

Financial Inclusion: Boosting Green Practices and Innovation for Female Vendors Well-Being
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description: This paper examines the factors that influence the quality of life of women street vendors in Serang City, focusing on the contributions of environmentally friendly practices, entrepreneurial innovativeness, and financial inclusion. 100 participants were randomly selected and interviewed using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics provided insights into the respondents' profiles, while Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used to analyze the relationships between the study variables. The results show that green practices have a significant positive impact on the well-being of women street vendors. Entrepreneurial innovation also proved to be a crucial factor that had a positive impact on their well-being. Green practices were found to promote entrepreneurial innovation, directly creating a reinforcing dynamic. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between financial inclusion and well-being. It also played a mediating role by reinforcing the impact of green practices and entrepreneurial innovation on participants' well-being. In conclusion, the study shows that promoting green practices, entrepreneurial innovation and improving access to financial resources are important strategies to improve the quality of life of women street vendors in Serang City. These findings underscore the importance of integrated interventions to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment of women in the sector.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: green
  topic: keywords
subject: practices
  topic: keywords
subject: entrepreneurial
  topic: keywords
subject: innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: financial
  topic: keywords
subject: female
  topic: keywords
subject: street
  topic: keywords
subject: women's entrepreneurship
  topic: disciplines
creator: Lita Kodariyah
creator: Bambang Dwi Suseno
creator: Gema Ika Sari
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-04-08
publication date: 2025-04-08
starting page: 83
ending page: 106
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp83-106

Economic and Demographic Drivers of Women Entrepreneurs in the Indonesian Textile Market
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description: Women who actively participate in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) can gain empowerment, reduce economic disparities, and improve their living conditions, encouraging more women to become involved in economic activities. This study aims to compare the role of women entrepreneurs in the textile sector, examining demographic and economic aspects that influence the turnover of women entrepreneurs in Klewer Market, Surakarta, and Beringharjo, Yogyakarta. The study included 300 sellers, and the data was processed using multiple linear regression, which was then further evaluated utilizing mosaic display orange data mining. The study's findings indicate that demographic and economic factors influencing the turnover of women entrepreneurs differ in both areas. Women entrepreneurs with substantial money, high-quality education, and self-actualization through women's empowerment are deemed more competitive in terms of sales turnover. Gender equality through women's empowerment is the fifth goal of the Sustainable Development Goals, which can be achieved through active support and collaboration to attain independent and transformative competitiveness.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: women entrepreneur
  topic: keywords
subject: women empowering
  topic: keywords
subject: traditional market
  topic: keywords
subject: demographic factors
  topic: keywords
subject: turnover
  topic: keywords
subject: mosaic display
  topic: keywords
subject: orange data mining
  topic: keywords
subject: Women Entrepreneur
  topic: disciplines
subject: Women Empowerment
  topic: disciplines
subject: Economics
  topic: disciplines
subject: MSMEs
  topic: disciplines
creator: Dwi Prasetyani
creator: Ainina Ratnadewati
creator: Anisya Nur Widya
creator: Hilmah Zuryani
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-04-08
publication date: 2025-04-08
starting page: 59
ending page: 82
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp59-82

Empowering Women in Serbian Rural Areas with Entrepreneurial Initiatives
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description: Entrepreneurial initiatives represent an important tool for the economic empowerment of women in rural areas, allowing them to generate additional sources of income, reduce poverty rates, and improve their social integration. This research analyzes the role of entrepreneurial initiatives in empowering women in rural areas of Serbia, with a particular focus on their economic and social aspects. The direct economic effects of entrepreneurial initiatives, such as generating additional income and creating new jobs, are key aspects of economic empowerment for women in rural communities. At the same time, women entrepreneurship in rural areas can serve as a tool to mitigate migration and promote more balanced regional development. For the purposes of this research, a survey method was used, and the study was conducted on a sample of 73 women living in rural areas of the Republic of Serbia from July to September 2024. The data was analyzed using SPSS software. The results of this research indicate significant economic and social benefits of entrepreneurial initiatives, which contribute to the economic independence and social empowerment of women in rural areas but also highlight challenges such as limited access to finances, education, and training. This research emphasizes the need for greater support from local and state institutions, as well as the importance of networking among women entrepreneurs to enhance their access to resources and markets.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: women empowerment
  topic: keywords
subject: rural areas
  topic: keywords
subject: entrepreneurial initiatives
  topic: keywords
subject: female entrepreneurship
  topic: keywords
creator: Jelena Vujadinović
creator: Darko Marjanović
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-03-10
publication date: 2025-03-10
starting page: 40
ending page: 58
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp40-58

Empowering Women in Agribusiness: A Fuzzy VIKOR Approach to Personnel Selection
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description: This study addresses the challenges of personnel selection in modern management, particularly focusing on women's roles in agribusiness - a critical sector for economic stability and sustainability. The research method used in the paper was multi-criteria decision-making, or fuzzy logic, in selecting the most suitable candidate as one of the basic goals of work. In these cases, it is necessary to apply fuzzy decision-making logic, which would reduce the existing uncertainty in the selection process. Research shows that including women in the agricultural sector can significantly enhance productivity and innovation, key for maintaining market competitiveness. Also, the application of the Fuzzy VIKOR method identified Candidate 5 as the optimal choice, demonstrating the method’s effectiveness in multi-criteria decision-making. The importance of the research is the existence of a good basis for further research on this topic in other areas, as well as in the further development of multi-criteria decision-making methods that are used for these purposes.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: unemployment, staff selection, agribusiness, Fuzzy VIKOR method
  topic: keywords
creator: Slađana Vujičić
creator: Miroslav Nedeljković
creator: Marjan Marjanović
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-03-05
publication date: 2025-03-05
starting page: 26
ending page: 39
doi: 10.28934/jwee25.12.pp26-39

Notes from the Editor-in-Chief
type: item
subject: Editorial
  topic: section
creator: Mirjana Radović-Marković
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JWEE
date: 2025-06-04
publication date: 2025-06-04
starting page: vi
ending page: vi