Launch of the Journal of Entrepreneurial Researchers

The new Journal of Entrepreneurial Researchers (JER) has launched with renowned international researchers and professors.

Ponteditora, Funchal, May 22, 2023

A new scientific journal, titled Journal of Entrepreneurial Researchers (JER), has just been launched, promising to become a reference for scholars and professionals in the field of entrepreneurship. The journal aims to provide a prominent platform for researchers and professors dedicated to promoting and expanding knowledge about entrepreneurship and its various facets.

JER will feature contributions from renowned international researchers and professors, whose work has been recognized for its excellence and impact in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, and business. These experts will contribute their knowledge, research, and experiences to enrich the content of the journal and stimulate academic debate.

Among the distinguished researchers and professors who make up the editorial committee of JER are:

Dr. Eduardo Leite:

• Assistant Professor at the University of Madeira. Ph.D. in Management from University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. His research focuses on Entrepreneurship, Management, and Accounting, and he has had the privilege of participating in several European-funded projects, which have allowed for the collaboration with leading experts in the field and contributed to cutting-edge knowledge in the area. In addition to his research interests, he is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of professionals. He has taught courses in Management, Accounting, Hotel Management, Auditing, Entrepreneurship, and Economics, and he always strives to create an engaging and interactive learning environment that fosters critical thinking and encourages students to pursue their passions. As a researcher, he integrates transnational research networks and coordinates and participates in several European scientific projects, through which he has raised significant funding for the University of Madeira. Affiliated with national and international research centers in Portugal, Brazil, and Iceland. At the same time, he holds several management and coordination positions in the bodies of the University of Madeira, currently being Vice President of the Higher School of Technologies and Management. He was an entrepreneur and student-athlete, having been one of the pioneers among former professional soccer players to obtain the title of Doctor in Portugal.

Dr. Georgeta Auktor

• Development economist with more than 10 years of experience in applied research, academia, and industry consulting. She is currently Senior Project Manager at TUM International GmbH (TUMint), a subsidiary of the Technical University of Munich. At TUMint, she focuses on the development and management of scientific sites, innovation ecosystem acceleration, capacity building, and development policy consulting. Her passion lies in understanding drivers of change, building communities of practice, and transforming visions into practical and deliverable strategies for governments, industries, education, and research institutions. Georgeta studied International Development (Ph.D.) and Urban Planning (M.A.) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Applied Sociology (M.A.) at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and economics at West University of Timisoara (B.A.), Romania. Since the beginning of her professional career, she has acted at the inter- section of research, policy, and academia, advancing knowledge on complex societal transformation processes, and advising policymakers on strategic interventions to foster innovation, increase the effectiveness of industrial policy, and enable the transition toward a green and inclusive economy. She is also a Research Fellow at the German Institute for Development and Sustainability in Bonn, and a professionally certified Environmental Manager and Auditor.

Dr. Natalie Walsh

• Director of Entrepreneurial Development at the University of Galway. She has worked in higher education for over sixteen years with senior roles in Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, spanning areas including ecosystem development, research and innovation clusters, and role identity theory of academic entrepreneurs. Natalie’s experience and expertise spans areas including leadership, strategic planning, project and grant management, finance, and human-centered design. Natalie holds an MSc in Strategy, Innovation and People Management from the University of Galway and has completed her Ph.D. in Trinity College Dublin using role identity theory to explore the paradox of academic researchers commercializing their research. Natalie, together with her team, is leading two significant projects focused on transformation change with the University. Designing Futures is a HEA funded project focused on transforming the student experience. The second project is a European Institute of Technology award, which focuses on international innovation capacity building with a strong focus on structural and system changes to support innovation and entrepreneurship across the pro- jects respective to entrepreneurial ecosystems. Idea to Impact (i2i) will also create a suite of programs and training for students, staff, and alumni across West Ireland, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, and Slovakia. Additional projects within Natalie’s portfolio include EIT Health-funded projects such as Women Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, SCI FI, Innovation Days, and ENERGHY.

Dr. Tamer Abu-Alam

• Highly skilled multidisciplinary scientist with a strong background in research, teaching, and project management. He holds a Doctorate of Science in geology from Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz in Aus- tria and advanced degrees with the first-class Honor in geology from Tanta University in Egypt. Tamer’s diverse expertise includes geology, regional tectonics, data science, and sustainability analytics. As an Assistant Professor of Sustainability Analytics at the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tamer is leading the charge in driving innovation in sustainability. He serves as the project coordinator and PI for several EU-funded projects, including CloudEARTHi, Inspiring the Minds, and SEEDplus. In these roles, he utilizes his expertise in big data, sustainability analytics, and footprint analytics to develop green shift and blue growth scenarios, helping to support the transition to a more sustainable and resilient future. Tamer is also committed to building innovation capacity at higher education institutes in the field of using big data to address societal challenges. In addition to his work at UiT, Tamer has held various research and teaching positions at institutions such as the Norwegian Polar Institute and Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz. He has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed international journals, given 50 oral presentations at international conferences, and presented numerous posters at international conferences. He currently serves as the editor-in-chief of the Lithosphere and the information offi- cer of the Geological Society of Africa.

Dr. Vanessa Ratten

• Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship a in the Department of Management, La Trobe Business School at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. She teaches Entrepreneurial Business Planning, Managing Innovation in Organisations, Corporate Venturing, Analyse & Ideate and Entrepreneurship. She has previously been on the business faculty of AACSB accredited universities including Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, USA), the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Deakin University. She has a PhD from the UQ Business School at the University of Queensland, which focused on the role of organisational learning in an alliance context in the Information and Communication Technology industry. Her teaching interests focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. Vanessa enjoys teaching and seeing her students reach their full potential. She has over twenty years’ experience teaching a wide variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA and executive level subjects. This includes subjects delivered in a weekly face to face mode, online, blended and intensive mode. She has published 2 textbooks related to her teaching expertise including "Analyse, Ideate and Grow: The Role of Creativity and Entrepreneurship" (Springer) and Managing Innovation in Organisations: Fostering an Entrepreneurial Approach" (Springer). She has over 150+ publications in peer reviewed journals, which are distinctive in the way they combine topics from different areas. Most of these publications have received international recognition for their contribution to the entrepreneurship and innovation field. She is well known for her thought leadership on new and emerging topics such as sport entrepreneurship, sport innovation and COVID-19 entrepreneurship. Her work on these areas includes many highly cited articles. She has published 7 sole authored book research monographs on topics including frugal innovation, and sport startups. She has co-edited more than 20 books on topics including tourism innovation and knowledge spillovers. She is the editor of the book series "Palgrave Studies in Global Entrepreneurship" (Palgrave) and "Innovation and Technology Horizons" (Routledge). She is honoured to be one of the three La Trobe Business School academics who have recently been recognised in http://Research.com's rankings list (30^th May 2022). You can view the full list of Australia's top business and management researchers here: https://research.com/scientists-rankings/business-and-management/au. Vanessa also made the 2022 #Stanford list of the top 2% of global scientists in terms of research impact https://www.adscientificindex.com/?con=&tit=&q=Vanessa+Ratten.

JER will provide a space for the dissemination of innovative research, case studies, and theoretical and practical analyses related to entrepreneurship. It will cover a wide range of topics, including social entrepreneurship, technological entrepreneurship, disruptive innovation, startup finance, business growth strategies, and much more.

Furthermore, JER will adopt a rigorous peer review process, ensuring the quality and accuracy of published articles. This will enable researchers, academics, and entrepreneurship professionals to rely on the journal as a trusted source of up-to-date knowledge.

The editors of JER believe that the publication will play a crucial role in advancing entrepreneurial research and fostering dialog among scholars, entrepreneurs, and policymakers worldwide.

Starting from this launch, JER will accept article submissions from researchers, academics, and professionals interested in contributing to the field of entrepreneurship.