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João J. Ferreira

Researcher at University of Beira Interior

Publications -  428
Citations -  8771

João J. Ferreira is an academic researcher from University of Beira Interior. The author has contributed to research in topics: Entrepreneurship & Computer science. The author has an hindex of 39, co-authored 387 publications receiving 5866 citations. Previous affiliations of João J. Ferreira include La Trobe University & Union Bank of India.

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A model of entrepreneurial intention: An application of the psychological and behavioral approaches

TL;DR: In this article, the authors developed and tested a comprehensive structural equation model which combines both psychological and behavioural perspectives aiming to identify what variables have influence on entrepreneurial intention of secondary students, and found that need for achievement, self-confidence, and personal attitude positively affect entrepreneurial int...
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To be or not to be digital, that is the question: firm innovation and performance

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyze the factors that lead companies to adopt new digital processes and their consequences in terms of innovation and performance, using a sample of 938 companies and multivariate statistical analysis.
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Entrepreneurship research: mapping intellectual structures and research trends

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors identify scientific publications, intellectual structures, and research trends interrelated with theories of innovative entrepreneurship, and reveal six groups of underlying entrepreneurship theories: knowledge spillover theory of entrepreneurship, decision-making theory, specialization of labor, social entrepreneurship theory, and entrepreneurship in the informal economy.
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Entrepreneurship education: How psychological, demographic and behavioural factors predict the entrepreneurial intention

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate the factors preceding the formation of entrepreneurial intention among secondary students, both studying general academic and specific professional programs, and establish causal relationships between psychological, demographic and behavioural factors.