Karl Wennberg, Stockholm School of Economics

Jeremy C. Short, University of North Texas

Jeffrey A. Chandler, University of North Texas

Marcus Wolfe, University of North Texas

Sebastian Kruse, RWTH University

Carolin Krieweth, RWTH University

Entrepreneurship research lacks a strong culture of replication despite its importance for building cumulative theory and validating findings. While many influential studies shape theoretical debates and practice, they have rarely been systematically retested to verify their robustness, stability over time, or applicability across different contexts. This special issue seeks to address this gap by encouraging rigorous replication studies of foundational empirical work in entrepreneurship.

The issue welcomes diverse methodological approaches to replication, from exact replications to reanalyses of original data and studies exploring boundary conditions and contextual factors. Rather than merely confirming prior findings, submissions should advance theoretical understanding by clarifying mechanisms, identifying when relationships hold or vary, and contributing to methodological best practices. All work will be evaluated on theoretical contribution and methodological rigor within the journal's standard review process.

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Potential topics

• The 33 most cited entrepreneurship studies (each exceeding 1,000 citations) identified as priority candidates for replication
• Influential studies within specific BCERC research tracks highlighted as important contributions
• Studies with credible cases for broader influence on entrepreneurship research
• Identifying boundary conditions and contextual contingencies of established relationships
• Clarifying inconsistencies or mixed findings in prior research
• Refining theoretical mechanisms underlying key constructs and relationships
• Contributing to methodological transparency, rigor, and best practices in replication research
• Multi-study designs combining exact replication or reanalysis with empirical generalization or theoretical extension

Timeline

• December 1, 2026: Deadline for short proposals (3,000–5,000 words) for paper development workshop participation
• January 1, 2027: Notifications regarding paper development workshop participation
• February 1, 2027: In-person paper development workshop at University of North Texas
• March 1, 2027: Virtual paper development workshop
• May 1, 2027: Manuscript submission window opens
• August 1, 2027: Manuscript submission deadline