@article{article_1605916, title={EXPLORING THE DRIVERS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS TO ADOPT ISLAMIC FINANCE IN UZBEKISTAN}, journal={Bilgi Ekonomisi ve Yönetimi Dergisi}, volume={20}, pages={29–41}, year={2025}, DOI={10.54860/beyder.1605916}, author={Asadov, Alam and Zayniddinov, Rukhiddin and Yildirim, Ramazan}, keywords={İslami Finansal Kabul, PLS-SEM, Girişimci Niyetleri, İş Desteği, Algılanan Davranış Kontrolü, Finansal Okuryazarlık, Düzenleyici Çerçeve, Şer’i Uyumluluk}, abstract={Islamic finance in Uzbekistan has expanded through Islamic windows and leasing companies, yet accessibility remains limited. This study examines the key determinants shaping entrepreneurs’ intentions to adopt Islamic finance, employing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data from an online survey conducted between February and April 2024. The results reveal that business support, perceived behavioral control, awareness and knowledge, and religious obligation all significantly influence Islamic finance adoption. Among these, business support and perceived behavioral control emerge as the strongest predictors, underscoring the importance of institutional backing and financial self-efficacy. These findings highlight the need for targeted financial literacy initiatives, regulatory reforms, and tailored Shari’ah-compliant financial solutions to facilitate broader adoption. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers, financial institutions, and regulators, emphasizing the role of business incentives and financial education in promoting Islamic finance among entrepreneurs.}, number={1}, publisher={İbrahim Güran YUMUŞAK}, organization={Istanbul Zaim University}