Research Publications


Publications in leading Journals

  • Sheriff M., Muffatto M., (2018) “University Spin-offs: A New Framework Integrating Enablers, Stakeholders and Results” International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management. (accepted)
  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M. and Saeed, S., (2018), “The Influence of Formal Institutions on The Relationship between Entrepreneurial Readiness and Entrepreneurial Behavior: A Cross-Country Analysis”, Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. DOI 10.1108/JSBED-01-2018-0014.
  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M. and Saeed, S., (2018), “The Influence of Institutional Conditions on Innovative Entrepreneurial Activity: An Entrepreneurial Cognitive View”, Management Decision. (Accepted).
  • Muffatto M., Sheriff M. (2018) “High-tech entrepreneurial ecosystems: a complex adaptive systems framework”, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Vol. 22, No. 6.
  • Sheriff, M., Muffatto M., Cooper, S. (2016) “Measuring entrepreneurship environments in Africa: Challenges in using international reports”, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Volume 20, Issue 1-2, Pages 20-44.
  • Yousafzai, S., Saeed, S., Muffatto, M., (2015). “Institutional Theory and Contextual Embeddedness of Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership: Evidence from 92 Countries”, Journal of Small Business Management, Volume 53, Issue 3, pages 587–604.
  • Saeed, S., Yousafzai, S., Yani-de-Soriano, M., and Muffatto, M. (2015). “The Role of Perceived University Support in the Formation of Students' Entrepreneurial Intention”, Journal of Small Business Management, Vol. 53 (4), 1127–1145.
  • Sheriff, M., Muffatto, M., (2015) "The present state of entrepreneurship ecosystems in selected countries in Africa”, African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, ISSN: 20140-0705 , Vol. 6 Issue: 1, pp.17–54.
  • Saeed, S., Yousafzai, S., Yani-de-Soriano, M., and Muffatto, M. (2014). “The Role of Perceived University Support in the Formation of Students' Entrepreneurial Intention”, Journal of Small Business Management 53 (4), pp. 1127-1145.
  • Saeed, S., Muffatto, M., and Yousafzai, S. (2014). “A Multi-level Study of Entrepreneurship Education among Pakistani University Students”, Entrepreneurship Research Journal.
  • Muffatto, M. and Saaed, S. (2014). “Editorial: Young and Innovative Entrepreneurship” in Muffatto M., and Saeed S. (Guest Editors) Special Issue on Young and Innovative Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, ISSN: 1741-5098, Vol. 18 No. 2/3.
  • Sheriff, M., Muffatto, M., (2014) "Reviewing existing policies for unleashing and fostering entrepreneurship in selected African countries", Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, Volume 19, Issue 03, September.
  • Saaed, S., Muffatto, M. and Yousafzai, S. (2014). “Exploring inter-generational influence on entrepreneurial intention: The mediating role of perceived desirability and perceived feasibility”. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. ISSN: 1741-5098, 18 (2/3).
  • Saadat S., Muffatto M., and Yousafzai S., (2014). “A Multi-level Study of Entrepreneurship Education among Pakistani University Students”, Entrepreneurship Research Journal, Berlin: de Gruyter, ISSN 2157-5665, ZDB-ID 26293110. - Vol. 4.2014, 3.
  • Muffatto M., Saadat S., (Guest Editors) (2014) Special Issue on Young and Innovative Entrepreneurship, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Vol. 18 No. 2/3.
  • Saaed, S., Muffatto, M. and Yousafzai, S. (2014). “Exploring inter-generational influence on entrepreneurial intention: the mediating role of perceived desirability and perceived feasibility”. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.
  • Saeed, S., Yousafzai, S. and Engelen A. (2014). “On cultural and macroeconomic contingencies of the entrepreneurial orientation-performance relationship”. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Vol. 39 (2), 255-290.

Publication in Conference Proceedings

  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M. and Ferrati, F. (2018), “Which Factors Affect Researcher’s Entrepreneurial Intention in an Italian University; Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Culture”, International Conference on Economics, Management and Social Study, London, United Kingdom 7th-8th September 2018. Paper ID; ISD-EMSSLON-07098-8728.
  • Saeed, S. Raza, A. and Muffatto, M. (2017) “Entrepreneurial Cognitions and Innovative Entrepreneurship: Moderating Role of Societal Context” 77th Annual Meeting, Academy of Management (AOM), Georgia, USA (4th – 8th August 2017). https://doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2017.11550 abstract
  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M. Saeed, S, (2017) “Entrepreneurial Readiness: Moderating Role of Gender and Cultural Practices on Entrepreneurial Entry” International Council for Small Business (ICSB), Buenos Aires, Argentina (29th - 2nd July 2017).
  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M. and Saeed, S. (2017) “Individual Resources in the Context of Gender Gap and Female Innovative Entrepreneurial Leadership” Entrepreneurship Education Conference European Council for Small Business (ECSB) Cork, Ireland (10 – 12 May 2017).
  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M and Saeed, S. (2017) “A 26 years Literature Review of National-Level Institutions: From Informal Institutions to Formal Institutions in Entrepreneurial Behaviour” The 6th Annual Conference of Economic Forum of Entrepreneurship & International Business, University of Oxford, United Kingdom (28th – 30th January 2017).
  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M and Saeed, S. (2016) “Human Capital and Entrepreneurship: Role of Cultural Practices”, British Academy of Management Conference, Newcastle University Business School, United Kingdom (06th – 08th September 2016).
  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M. and Saeed, S. (2016) “Entrepreneurial Cognitions and Innovative Entrepreneurial Entry: Moderating Role of Societal Context” 30th Annual Conference, British Academy of Management (BAM), Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK (6th - 8th September).
  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M. and Saeed, S. (2016) “Entrepreneurial Cognitions and Innovative Entrepreneurial Entry: Moderating Role of Macroeconomic Context” 61th Annual World Conference, International Council for Small Business (ICSB), United Nations and Stevens Institute of Technology, New York and New Jersey, USA (15th to 18th June 2016).
  • Raza, A. Muffatto, M. and Saeed, S. (2015) “Opportunity Feasibility Importance in Country Level Entrepreneurial Institutions and Entrepreneurial Activity” 3rd DREAMT-CYFE Doctoral and Young Researcher Workshop, University of Bergamo, Italy (12th-13th May).
  • Saaed, S., Muffatto, M. and Yousafzai, S. (2013) “A Multi-Level Study On Entrepreneurship Education Among Pakistani University Students”, 5th South Asian International Conference, CIIT, Pakistan (4th – 6th December)
  • Saeed, S., and Muffatto, M. (2013) “Entrepreneurial Role Of University In The Formation Of Entrepreneurial Intention: A Multi-Level Perspective”, Entrepreneurship, innovation and the engine of growth, RSA AiIG, Milan, Italy (17-18 October)
  • Saeed, S., and Muffatto, M. (2012) “Conceptualizing Role of University Orientation: Graduate-Entrepreneurial Intention”, International Symposium on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Venice, Italy (May 23-25)
  • Saeed, S., and Muffatto, M. (2012) “Exploring Entrepreneurial Intentions- Role of Entrepreneurial Training and Role Model: An Perspective from Italy”, 15th McGill International Entrepreneurship Conference, University of Pavia, Italy, (September 21-23)
  • Saeed, S., and Yousafzai, S. (2011) “Adoption of Technology Based Services of Small and Medium Enterprises in Developing Country: The UTAUT Perspective”, 19th Annual International Conference, High Technology Small Firms Conference, Manchester Business School, UK, (9-10 June)

PhD Dissertations

  • Ali Raza “Cross Country Entrepreneurial Development: Role of Cultural Practices and Macroeconomic Contingencies in Entrepreneurial Behaviour”. Doctoral School of Management Engineering and Real Estate Appraisal, Università degli Studi di Padova, (Supervisor: Prof. Moreno Muffatto).
  • Aldo Marlon Salinas Aponte, “Understanding the relationship between institutions and formal and informal entrepreneurial activity: The case of Latin American countries”. Doctoral School of Management Engineering and Real Estate Appraisal, Università degli Studi di Padova, (Supervisor: Prof. Moreno Muffatto).

Reports

  • Muffatto M., Ferrati F. (2016). Startup Investor Monitor Italy. University of Padova.
  • Muffatto M., Sheriff M., Ferrati F., Raza A., and Saeed S. (2016). Italian Startup Monitor. University of Padova.
  • Muffatto M., Sheriff M. and Saeed S. (2015). Innovative Startup’s in Italy. University of Padova.
  • Muffatto M. Garengo P., Iacobucci D., Micozzi A., Sheriff. M., and Saeed S. (2014). Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report Italy. University of Padova.
  • Muffatto M. Garengo P., Iacobucci D., Micozzi A., and Saeed S. (2013). Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report Italy. University of Padova.
  • Muffatto M. Giacon P., and Saeed S. (2012). Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report Italy. University of Padova.

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