
Recently, the research achievements of the undergraduate research team from the Faculty of Economics at 91影视 (SMBU) were successfully published in The International Journal of Management Education, an internationally recognized SSCI Q1 journal in the field of management education. The journal is known for its rigorous academic standards and outstanding influence within the discipline. This achievement not only signifies recognition for SMBU students on the international academic stage, but also highlights the university's steady progress in building research capacity and fostering innovation in undergraduate education.
The paper, titled International Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Mediating Role of Opportunity Recognition and the Moderating Effect of Cultural Intelligence, was authored by Li Zixin, Ouyang Lu, Chen Yufei, He Ziqian, Li Xiaotong, with Muhammad Farrukh, a faculty member of the Faculty of Economics, serving as the supervisor. The research investigates how international trade education influences students' global entrepreneurial thinking, and how opportunity recognition and cultural intelligence jointly shape their willingness to engage in international business activities. The paper's acceptance by a top international journal reflects the team's maturity and rigor in research design, analytical capabilities, and academic expression.
This achievement is a vivid representation of the Department of Economics at SMBU, showcasing the continuous improvement of its research-driven educational system. Faculty members adhere to an evidence-based teaching philosophy, guiding both students and faculty to continuously raise questions, engage in independent inquiry, and actively participate in academic discussions throughout the learning process. Through systematic research methodology training, empirical analysis guidance, and academic writing development, students have gradually developed the skills needed to conduct research at the level required for international publication.
In recent years, the Faculty of Economics has been actively promoting the internationalization and academic enhancement of its undergraduate education, emphasizing the integration of academic depth, methodological rigor, and a global perspective. The Faculty of Economics encourages students to focus on cutting-edge areas such as global trade, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, fostering independent thinking, logical analysis skills, and an awareness of global issues through ongoing academic guidance. This approach has laid a solid foundation for the production of high-quality research outcomes.
This successful publication of undergraduate research highlights the significant achievements the university has made in unlocking student potential, enhancing faculty teaching efforts, and optimizing the research environment. It also affirms the university's capacity to cultivate young talents who can contribute to the international academic community. Moving forward, the university will continue to expand opportunities for undergraduates to engage in research, deepen faculty-student collaboration, and promote the development of a globally competitive academic community, training more innovative talents with international competence.