Research Publications
Publications in leading Journals
- Moreno Muffatto, Ali Raza, Francesco Ferrati and Michael Sheriff (2021), "The role of third mission orientation and motivational characteristics in young scientists' entrepreneurial intention", Industry and Higher Education. December 2021.
Link to the publication - Francesco Ferrati and Moreno Muffatto (2021), "Entrepreneurial Finance: Emerging Approaches Using Machine Learning and Big Data", Foundations and Trends® in Entrepreneurship: Vol. 17: No. 3, pp 232-329.
Link to the publication - Francesco Ferrati and Moreno Muffatto (2021), "Reviewing Equity Investors’ Funding Criteria: A Comprehensive Classification and Research Agenda", Venture Capital: Vol. 23: No. 2, pp. 1-22.
Link to the publication - Raza A., Saeed S., Yousafzai S., Shahid M.U., Muffatto M. (2020). "Institutional adversity, external knowledge sources, and new ventures' innovation: An institutional polycentrism theory perspective” Industrial Marketing Management.
Link to the publication - Mohsen K., Saeed S., Raza A., Omar S., Muffatto M. (2020). "Does using latest technologies impact new venture innovation? A contingency-based view of institutional environments” Journal of Small Business Management, 1-35.
Link to the publication - Salinas, A., Ortiz, C. and Muffatto, M. (2019). "Business regulation, rule of law and formal entrepreneurship: evidence from developing” countries", Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy, Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 254-271.
Link to the publication - Sheriff M., Muffatto M. (2019). "University spin-offs: a new framework integrating enablers, stakeholders and results” International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management 16 (02).
Link to the publication - Raza A., Muffatto M., Saeed S. (2019). "The influence of formal institutions on the relationship between entrepreneurial readiness and entrepreneurial behaviour” Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 133-157.
Link to the publication - Salinas A., Muffatto M., Alvarado R. (2018). "Informal institutions and informal entrepreneurial activity: New panel data evidence from Latin American countries” Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, Vol 24 Issue 4.
Link to the publication - Raza, A. Muffatto, M. and Saeed, S., (2018). "Cross-country differences in innovative entrepreneurial activity: An entrepreneurial cognitive view", Management Decision, ISSN: 0025-1747.
Link to the publication - Sheriff M., Muffatto M. (2018). "High-tech entrepreneurial ecosystems: using a complex adaptive systems framework” International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Vol.22, No.6.
Link to the publication - Sheriff M., Muffatto M., Cooper S. (2016). "Measuring entrepreneurship environments in Africa: challenges in using international reports” International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Vol.20, N.1-2. Pages 20-44.
Link to the publication - 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.
Link to the publication - 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, Issue 4, pp. 1127–1145.
Link to the publication - 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.
Link to the publication - Saeed, S., Muffatto, M., and Yousafzai, S. (2014). "A Multi-level Study of Entrepreneurship Education among Pakistani University Students” Entrepreneurship Research Journal., 4 (3). pp. 297-321.
Link to the publication - 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.
Link to the publication - 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.
Link to the publication - 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).
Link to the publication - 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 (3). pp. 297-321.
Link to the publication - 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.
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Publication in Conference Proceedings
- Woldeyes T.D., Muffatto M., Ferrati F. (2022). Emerging Business Models for Circular Economy: A Systematic Literature Review. 17th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Pafos, Cyprus, September 15-16/2022 Vol. 17 (No. 1) doi: https://doi.org/10.34190/ecie.17.1.442
- Woldeyes T.D., Muffatto M., Ferrati F. (2022). Archetypes of Business Models for Circular Economy: A Classification Approach and Value Perspective. 9th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, Split, Croatia (September 14-16, 2022)
- Ferrati F., Muffatto M. (2021). "A Deep Learning Model for Startups Evaluation Using Time Series Analysis" - 16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ECIE), Lisbon, Portugal (September 16-17, 2021)
- Ferrati F., Muffatto M. (2021). "Startup Exits by Acquisition: A Cross Industry Analysis of Speed and Funding" - 16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ECIE), Lisbon, Portugal (September 16-17, 2021)
- Negalegn A., Muffatto M., Ferrati F. (2021). "Value-Based Frameworks in Consumer Internet of Things (CIoTs): A Systematic Literature Review"
- Negalegn A., Muffatto M., Ferrati F. (2021). "Value-Based Framework Development for Consumer Internet of Things (CIoTs): A Design Thinking Approach" - 16th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ECIE), Lisbon, Portugal (September 16-17, 2021)
- Ferrati F., Muffatto M. (2020). "Setting Crunchbase for Data Science: Preprocessing, Data Integration and Feature Engineering" 3rd International Conference on Advanced Research Methods and Analytics (CARMA), Valencia, Spain (July 8 – 9, 2020).
Link to the publication - Ferrati F., Muffatto M. (2020). "Using Crunchbase for research in Entrepreneurship: data content and structure" 19th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies (ECRM), Aveiro, Portugal (18-19 June 2020).
- Ferrati F. Muffatto M. (2019). "A Systematic Literature Review of the Assessment Criteria Applied by Equity Investors" 14th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ECIE), Kalamata, Greece (19-20 September).
Link to the publication - Saeed S., Shahid U., Raza A., Muffatto M. (2019). "Public vs. Private Advice Networks and International Opportunity Discovery” Academy of Management Proceedings NY 10510-8020, USA.
Link to the publication - Sheriff M., Muffatto M., (2018). "Enhancing entrepreneurship for social change in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: Evidence from the UNIDO e4SC program”, Sinergie-SIMA Conference Transformative business strategies and new patterns for value creation, 14-15 June - Ca’ Foscari University Venice (Italy).
- Saeed S., Raza A., Muffatto M. (2017). "Entrepreneurial Cognitions and Innovative Entrepreneuriship: Moderating Role of Societal Context” Academy of Management Proceedings NY 10510-8020, USA.
Link to the publication - 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 (29 June - 2 July).
- 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).
Link to the publication - 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).
- 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 (28–30 January).
- 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 (6–8 September).
- 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 (6-8 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 (15-18 June).
- 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 (12-13 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 (4–6 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 (23-25 May).
- 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, (21-23 September).
PhD Dissertations
- Ferrati Francesco, "A Machine Learning Approach to the Assessment of Equity Investments in Technology-Based Startups". Doctoral School of Management Engineering and Real Estate Appraisal, Università degli Studi di Padova, (Supervisor: Prof. Muffatto Moreno).
- Raza Ali, "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. Muffatto Moreno).
- Salinas Aponte Aldo Marlon, "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. Muffatto Moreno).
- Saeed Saadat, "Individual Level Capabilities and Entrepreneurial Intention: The Contingent role of Institutional and Organizational Context", Doctoral School of Management Engineering and Real Estate Appraisal, Università degli Studi di Padova, (Supervisor: Prof. Muffatto Moreno).
- Sheriff Michael, "Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Growth in Africa", Doctoral School of Management Engineering and Real Estate Appraisal, Università degli Studi di Padova, (Supervisor: Prof. Muffatto Moreno).
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.
