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Entrepreneurship is vital for modern economies, with entrepreneurial orientation (EO) being key for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive. This study addressed the literature gaps by examining the EO, ethics, and business performance in women-owned MSMEs in Malaysia, considering the gender variations. The ethical dimension's role in influencing business performance was explored, leveraging the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach and data from 207 women-owned MSMEs. Three pivotal EO elements--risk-taking, proactiveness, and innovativeness--were identified through PLS regression analysis. The study enriched the literature by empirically probing connections between EO subcomponents, ethics, and business performance in underexplored Malaysian women-owned MSMEs. Findings underscored the critical role of EO and ethical practices in entrepreneurial success. Policymakers could glean valuable insights to develop supportive policies for women-owned MSMEs in Malaysia, emphasizing the need for user-friendly, consistent, and standardized policies across all MSMEs' sectors. Overall, this research contributed to fostering entrepreneurship, ethical practices, and gender equality, indirectly impacting SDG 4 by providing practical insights into entrepreneurship that benefit the learning and development of MSMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent decades, the global interest in organic food has steadily risen, prompting increased scholarly attention to unravel the complex motivations and barriers influencing its consumption. Despite a plethora of studies on the subject, there exists a lack of cohesive synthesis in literature. This study addresses this gap by conducting a systematic literature review that comprehensively analyzes the factors and challenges influencing the purchasing decisions of organic food. Drawing from 59 empirical research articles spanning from 2019 to 2023, various theoretical frameworks, including the Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior, Value-Belief-Norm, Attitude-Behavior-Context, and Value-Attitude-Behavior Hierarchy, were employed to categorize identified motives and barriers. The main findings of this systematic literature review encompass several key aspects: firstly, the provision of descriptive statistics about the chosen studies; secondly, a comprehensive synthesis of the factors discussed in the selected studies, employing various theoretical frameworks; thirdly, identification of potential possibilities for future research; and finally, the implications of these findings for scholars, managers, and policymakers seeking to enhance their understanding of organic food consumption-related issues. This review paper significantly contributes to education (SDG4) by sharing insights, drives innovation (SDG9) in sustainable agriculture, aids policymakers in building resilient, organic food systems in communities (SDG11), and fosters collaborative partnerships (SDG17) for holistic sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]