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  • Abstract

    This study examines gaps in entrepreneurship education through a comprehensive big data analysis of current research. By reviewing prominent publications, journals, and authors, It provides a revised summary of the study landscape in this area. The primary goal is to identify major themes, best practices, and trends in entrepreneurship education. This study employs bibliographic analysis to identify new insights into the emerging gaps in ongoing research related to the significance of entrepreneurship education. It also explores recent issues in the field and highlights research findings on entrepreneurship education, while offering an overview of the future research landscape. As such, this research contributes to the understanding of existing academic debates surrounding entrepreneurial activity education. Furthermore, the review analyzes 182 articles from 2016 - 2024, all of which are indexed in Scopus, indicating that only a limited number of studies have explored this topic. Consequently, there remains ample opportunity for future researchers to expand on entrepreneurship education research. Findings revealed three core research clusters: the integration of entrepreneurial principles into educational systems, the drivers and intentions behind social entrepreneurship, and the challenges and skill development within Training in entrepreneurial skills. Furthermore, the study highlighted the diverse impacts of Training in entrepreneurial skills on students, such as the role of entrepreneurial intentions in startup success, the influence of This type of training in entrepreneurial skills and intentions, the development of effective educational strategies, and the analysis of factors shaping university students' entrepreneurial intentions. By exploring these areas, the research seeks to enhance entrepreneurship education and deepen understanding in the field.

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