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Purpose: The objective of this paper is to theoretically examine the place of the use of cryptocurrencies in entrepreneurship, accounting and taxation in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology used is library-based research through review of related extant literature which informed the position taken in this paper. From the critical review of literature, it can be inferred that despite the novelty and attraction these digital currencies promise, it is not without inherent limitations, but requires the needed legal and regulatory framework in order for it to enhance security of the value of money of the owners who may want to key into it usage. Findings: It is therefore recommended that the relevant national and international money market/financial regulators and authorities should take proactive steps in coming up with the needed framework to help eliminate any doubt that may be associated with the use of cryptocurrencies. Paper type: Research Paper.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the entrepreneurship levels of students from different departments who receive sports education. Design/methodology/approach:Random 155 university students who were voluntarily participated in the study. University students entrepreneurship scale was used to collect data. SPSS program used for analysis. Findings: The total entrepreneurship score was found as 133.1±11.3 points. No significant difference was found between the genders. There was a significant difference was found between the departments. It was found that the average scores of the students of the recreation department were significantly lower than the average scores of the students of the other departments (p:0.036). Research limitations/implications: Based on the study findings; It can be said that entrepreneurship scores are generally high, but it may be beneficial to provide entrepreneurship-themed trainings to students in order to reduce the difference between departments. Paper type: Research paper

Purpose: This paper examines the effect of the globalization phenomenon and its impact on the dynamic development of entrepreneurship based on changing economic, cultural, and business environments both within and between nations. Design/methodology/approach: The authors use theoretical perspectives and analyze literature reviews to identify the effect of the relationship that exists between globalization and entrepreneurship, which plays a variety of important roles in the business world. Findings: The findings of the study show that while there is a significant statistical difference between U.S. and international entrepreneurs regarding the importance of cross-cultural considerations, there are no statistical differences regarding the importance of global entrepreneurial innovation, business environment, and the effect of globalization on the economy. Research limitations/implications: The paper presents a critical analysis of the impact of globalization on entrepreneurs in the U.S. and internationally. Practical implications: The authors investigate the characteristics necessary for entrepreneurs to be successful, such as skills, knowledge, experience, and the abilities needed to apply technology and innovation, and they navigate complex cultural differences that may exist between business members and stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds. Paper type: Research paper

Purpose: This paper identify major objectives as yardsticks to juxtapose our arguments throughout the study, examining the implications of IR 4.0 for higher education and entrepreneurship education by reviewing Nigeria’s and Malaysia’s national development plans to determine their relevance to IR 4.0. Design/methodology/approach: In view of the complexities generated by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), which affects every sector including entrepreneurship and education, this study undertakes a systematic literature review to ascertain the facts and discuss concepts related to higher education and entrepreneurship, particularly the role of IR 4.0 in changing and modifying the direction of entrepreneurship. Findings: The study also highlights the approaches adopted and challenges encountered by universities in their implementation of entrepreneurship education, considering the job market disparities mentioned earlier. The paper conclude that it is imperative for both countries to instill the virtues of entrepreneurship education in their students, in order to prepare them for the challenges and needs of IR 4.0. Research limitations/implications: This problem is largely associated with the weak approach adopted by universities in equipping students with the necessary entrepreneurial skills for today’s highly competitive industrialized era, and not in any way related to the students themselves. Practical implications: Thousands of students graduate every year from Malaysia and Nigerian universities and other higher institutions across the globe. However, the availability of job vacancies in government and other sectors is insufficient to match the number of graduates produced annually. Originality/value: This paper is original Paper type: Research paper

Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the livestock business operations and livestock entrepreneurship interest of youths, their perception of livestock agribusiness entrepreneurship as a source of income and livelihood, the influence on their choice of livestock agribusiness entrepreneurship as a livelihood and the constraints to their livestock agribusiness entrepreneurship livelihood decision making. Design/methodology/approach: Cross-sectional data were obtained from 779 youth livestock agribusiness entrepreneurs who were selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Findings: Youths positively perceived livestock entrepreneurship as a source of income and livelihood. To a great extent, their personal interest and passion was a major factor that influenced their choice of livestock agribusiness as career. The most serious constraints to livestock agribusiness career decision making among the youths was the inadequate finance and inaccessibility to fund. Research limitations/implications: The challenge of having limited access to data, time constraints and conflicts arising from some youth participants’ personal issues. Practical implications: This study will provide information to enable policy makers come up with policies that will address the food security needs of the country’s population. Originality/value: The information is required to close the gap in the literature and contributes to the body of understanding on youths’ agribusiness entrepreneurship activities. Paper type: Research paper

Purpose: A considerable agreement exists about the importance of fostering entrepreneurship education in developing student’s entrepreneurial intention. In particular, this research investigates the effect of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention of students among State, Universities, and Colleges (SUCs) in Davao Region, Philippines. Design/methodology/approach: In order to address the quandary of this study, a survey questionnaire was administered to 463 enrolled students in business-related courses. Pearson product moment correlation was used to determine the interrelationship of variables. Findings: The results show that entrepreneurial education shows a significant relationship with students’ entrepreneurial intention considering its different measures and variables. Research limitations/implications: Hence, those students enrolled on business related courses who have sufficient knowledge and comprehension about the study were taken into consideration. On the other hand, enrolled students in non-business-related degree were excluded as they cannot truly assess the entrepreneurial intention of students because of the nature of their field of study and scope set by the researcher. Practical implications: Indeed, it’s a call for educational institutions and curriculum developers to foster and promote entrepreneurship in the learning institutions for many successful entrepreneurs are honed and harnessed in the university. From a practical point of view, entrepreneurial education plays a significant role in motivating students to venture into business as an option to employment nor as a career. Originality/value: The researcher certifies that this research is original to the best of his knowledge. Paper type: Research Paper

Purpose: This paper will discuss the effectiveness of board games as an educational tool in people's development and the possibility of boardgame as a university product. Developing a board game as an alternative to entrepreneurship products was explored as a stimulating learning program, especially for the adult learning program. People need to gain more competencies to be accelerating with the current condition and compete in this era, as competencies are essential, so people must acquire and learn new competencies. Meanwhile, learning is not a one-way round; it is a complex process that needs to emerge within themself. Board games are instruments that can help people learn new competencies and enhance people capacity, with fun and enjoyable way. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses quantitative research with 70 respondents consist of 60 respondents as the participant of boardgame and 10 lecturers. Findings: Board games could be a learning method that is fun, challenging, and engaging for participants. Board games are great tools to be used as they follow the andragogy assumptions, hence positively impacting learning. This study aims to give scientific studies on the use of board games in human development settings. As well as the opportunity of the University to develop the edupreneurship within their university. Research limitations/implications: First, this study only conducted at the participants from one holding company that participates in the training program. Further study with larger participants and from various companies is recommended. Second, this study only uses simple descriptive analysis from the participant's evaluation and lecturer’s opinion, different types of data collection tools might be used in the further study. Practical implications: The study also showed that universities should take part in developing entrepreneurship activities by supporting them. The study also revealed that boardgame could become one of the products from the University, especially from the Faculty of Psychology. Originality/value: Exploring the board games as a learning method that is fun, challenging, and engaging for participants., as well as the possibility of earning income for the lecturers, students and lecturers. Paper type: Research Paper

Purpose: Ethnic minority entrepreneurs make a significant social and economic contribution with their entrepreneurial activities. This research, therefore, aims to clarify the meaning of ethnic minority entrepreneurship and highlight the factors that influence ethnic minority entrepreneurs’ decision to engage in entrepreneurial activities. Design/methodology/approach: In this secondary research, existing literature has been reviewed and integrated to highlight factors that influence ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Findings: This research could also create opportunities for further research in the ethnic minority entrepreneurship domain and help policymakers in understanding the needs of ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Research limitations/implications: These influencing factors are categorised into cultural aspects, disadvantage aspects, opportunity aspect and the resource aspect. Practical implications: Insight of this paper could help to clarify the meaning of ethnic minority entrepreneurship and provide a better understanding of the drivers and barriers of it. Originality/value: This paper is original Paper type: Research paper

Purpose: To achieve the level of prosperity is not an easy thing. Becoming an entrepreneur is not an alternative profession, but being an entrepreneur is a strategic choice that must be made with a firm and strong determination. Findings: The essence of entrepreneurship is to build an entrepreneurial atmosphere so that students like challenges, are creative, innovative, and have the courage to take or manage risks (character). Research limitations/implications: Imagine if all graduates in Indonesia had entrepreneurial characters, of course Indonesia would rise to become an authoritative country in the eyes of the world. Indonesia will have strong competitiveness, its economy will be independent, and its image will improve. Practical implications: The formulation of the problem in this study is how the entrepreneurial attitude of students so far and how the needs of teachers and students for teaching materials that can improve the entrepreneurial attitude of students. Paper type: Research paper.

Purpose: This study focuses on entrepreneurial intention among students. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence student entrepreneurship interest as a career orientation in an uncertain environmental situation. Design/methodology/approach: The statistical analysis method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) where each is measured using several indicators, how uncertainty affects Career Orientation and Entrepreneurial Intentions. This research was conducted on students of the Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Bhayangkara University, Greater Jakarta. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 300 students using a simple random sampling method. Findings: The results of this study want to obtain a model that shows that uncertainty affects career orientation and student interest in entrepreneurship. Research limitations/implications: Future research is expected to explore the factors that influence student entrepreneurial intention and all aspects that encourage student career orientation. Practical implications: By involving more significant respondents in different research units, it is hoped to be used as a reference for knowledge and the basis for educational practitioners in development and decision making. Originality/value: The uncertainty of the situation is a heavy blow to the business world and the economy in general, especially business actors who are just starting their business. Historically, individuals who undertake the creation of new ventures are considered to have started an entrepreneurial career. Paper type: Research paper

Purpose: To achieve the level of prosperity is not an easy thing. Becoming an entrepreneur is not an alternative profession, but being an entrepreneur is a strategic choice that must be made with a firm and strong determination. Findings: The essence of entrepreneurship is to build an entrepreneurial atmosphere so that students like challenges, are creative, innovative, and have the courage to take or manage risks (character). Research limitations/implications: Imagine if all graduates in Indonesia had entrepreneurial characters, of course Indonesia would rise to become an authoritative country in the eyes of the world. Indonesia will have strong competitiveness, its economy will be independent, and its image will improve. Practical implications: The formulation of the problem in this study is how the entrepreneurial attitude of students so far and how the needs of teachers and students for teaching materials that can improve the entrepreneurial attitude of students. Paper type: Research paper.

Purpose: The country direly needs to develop its entrepreneurial capability which is the key engine for economic development and poverty eradication. The Sri Lankan culture embraces collectivism and the traditional values of Theravada Buddhism, a belief system which inherently functions against the fostering of entrepreneurial spirit. Removing impediments to entrepreneurship is a key challenge for the country. Findings: Sri Lanka is presently recovering from the destruction of the economy because of 30 years of civil war. The country is confronted by high government debt representing almost 80% of the GDP. Almost half of the population lived on less than $5 per day in 2013. Originality/value: Using Sri Lanka as a case in point, this paper assesses the influence culture has on entrepreneurship and explores initiatives and measures that can be used to strengthen inherent cultural values that stimulate entrepreneurial spirit, encourage risk-taking, and in turn promote economic development. Paper type: Research paper.