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Unveiling the path to innovation: Exploring the roles of big data analytics management capabilities, strategic agility, and strategic alignment J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-14 Zahid Sarwar, Zhi-hong Song, Syed Tauseef Ali, Muhammad Asif Khan, Farman Ali
Big data are known to improve operational efficiency, competitiveness, and performance. Despite these unprecedented benefits, the understanding of how big data transform organizational processes remains limited. To address this gap, this research empirically investigates how big data analytics management capabilities (BDAMC) influence innovation performance. This study bases its assumptions on the
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The nexus of digital transformation and innovation: A multilevel framework and research agenda J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-12 Mehrzad Saeedikiya, Sandeep Salunke, Marek Kowalkiewicz
This study addresses the fragmented understanding of the relationship between digital transformation (DT) and innovation by proposing a multi-level framework that integrates diverse disciplinary perspectives. This framework provides deep insight into how DT influences innovation. A systematic literature review was conducted, and based on the findings, a research agenda was outlined as a roadmap to
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Exploring the orientation towards metaverse gaming: Contingent effects of VR tools usability, perceived behavioural control, subjective norms and age J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-12 Santanu Mandal, Ritesh Kumar Dubey, Bhaskar Basu, Anubhav Tiwari
The Gen-Z, who are deemed digital natives, have shown interest in the metaverse. The emergence of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (XR) technologies in recent years has fuelled the increased interest in metaverse gaming. However, extant literature is yet to understand the individual orientations of these digital natives towards prime aspects of metaverse gaming and how
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Customer engagement, innovation, and sustainable consumption: Analyzing personalized, innovative, sustainable phygital products J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-10 Rana Salman Anwar, Rizwan Raheem Ahmed, Dalia Streimikiene, Wadim Strielkowski, Justas Streimikis
This research explores the relationship between factors that play a crucial role in e-commerce. This research aimed to check the direct relationship between customer engagement, innovation, and behavior of consumers towards phygital products on patronage intention. Furthermore, this study has explored the mediating role of the behavior of consumers toward phygital products and the moderating role of
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A total quality management action plan assessment model in supply chain management using the lean and agile scores J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-05 Madjid Tavana, Debora Di Caprio, Ramin Rostamkhani
Supply chain management (SCM) and total quality management (TQM) represent two parallel approaches to improving organizational performance. Previous studies have analyzed the SCM features impacting organizational performance independently of the design of TQM practices. Similarly, the recent literature on SCM overlooks TQM when incorporating lean and agile elements in SCM practices and strategies.
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An analysis of the challenges in the adoption of MLOps J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-04 Chintan Amrit, Ashwini Kolar Narayanappa
The field of MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), which focuses on effectively managing and operationalizing ML workflows, has grown because of the advancements in machine learning (ML). The goal of this study is to examine and contrast the difficulties encountered in the implementation of MLOps in enterprises with those encountered in DevOps. An SLR (Systematic Literature Review) is the first step
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Organizational ambidexterity and student achievement: Do knowledge exploration and exploitation in schools make a difference? J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-04 Marcus Pietsch, Burak Aydin, Carmen Montecinos, Mehmet Şükrü Bellibaş
While studies on ambidexterity and its impact on outcomes have been ubiquitous in organizational research, the literature regarding its nature in schools has been scarce and has lacked information about its impact on student achievement. To address this research gap, this study examined the interactive role of the two dimensions of ambidexterity—exploration and exploitation—in accounting for variations
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Family communication and entrepreneurial success – The mediating role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-12-03 Marcin Staniewski, Katarzyna Awruk, Giuseppe Leonardi, Wojciech Słomski
Entrepreneurial self-efficacy holds significant importance due to its broad influence, benefiting not just entrepreneurs but also extending its impact to other domains. This is why it is so important to have an understanding of the factors that are at its core. Our primary aim is to investigate the influence of family communication on entrepreneurial success. In doing so, we will explore mediating
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Redefining boundaries in innovation and knowledge domains: Investigating the impact of generative artificial intelligence on copyright and intellectual property rights J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-29 Adil S. Al-Busaidi, Raghu Raman, Laurie Hughes, Mousa Ahmed Albashrawi, Tegwen Malik, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Thuraiya Al- Alawi, Mohammed AlRizeiqi, Gareth Davies, Mark Fenwick, Parul Gupta, Shashikala Gurpur, Apeksha Hooda, Paulius Jurcys, Daryl Lim, Nicola Lucchi, Tanvi Misra, Ramakrishnan Raman, Anuragini Shirish, Paul Walton
The rapid integration of generative AI (GenAI) into industries and society has prompted a re-evaluation of copyright and intellectual property rights (IPR) frameworks. GenAI's ability to produce original content using data from human-created sources raises critical ethical and legal concerns. Current copyright and IPR frameworks, designed around human authorship, are insufficient to address these challenges
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The three greens: Innovation, finance, and taxes—Performance analysis and future implications J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-26 Ke-Cheng Zhang, Adnan Safi, Bilal Kchouri, Arindam Banerjee, Lu Wang
Addressing climate challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) necessitate a deep understanding of how green policies influence carbon emissions. Therefore, this study explores the impact of green finance, innovation, and taxation on carbon emissions in OECD countries while accounting for economic growth, renewable energy, and energy productivity. Utilizing the method of moment
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Unraveling the two decades of Knowledge Hiding scholarship: A systematic review, bibliometric analysis, and literature synthesis J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-26 Hafiz Muhammad Usman Khizar, Rashid Khurshid, Mohammed Al-Waqfi
This study aims to provide a state-of-the-art review of the literature on Knowledge Hiding (KH), focusing on its inherent knowledge structure (i.e. intellectual, social, and conceptual structure). This study also presents an integrative synthesis of previous research and highlights knowledge gaps and limitations for further knowledge advancement in this field.
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Moderating role of national culture on the association between organizational culture and organizational commitment among SME's personnel J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-22 Syed Asad Abbas Bokhari, Murad Ali, Muhammad Zafar Yaqub, Mohammad Asif Salam, Sang Young Park
This study investigated the moderating effect of collectivism as a national culture on the interaction between organizational culture (measured in terms of clan, adhocracy, market, and hierarchy cultures) and commitment in the context of SMEs. A total of 1200 questionnaire surveys were delivered to 155 SMEs, of which 356 were deemed valid. The hypotheses were tested using a hierarchical multiple regression
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Improving innovation in construction projects: Knowledge-sharing, open-mindedness and shared leadership J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-21 Mohsin Ali Soomro, Ahsan Ali, Aftab Hameed Memon, Shabir Hussain Khahro, Zubair Ahmed Memon
In the dynamic world of construction projects, fostering innovation is paramount. This study investigates the transformative potential of shared leadership as a catalyst for team innovation. We examine knowledge-sharing density as a critical mediator through the lens of knowledge management. We adopted a mixed methods approach, collecting multi-wave and multi-source field data and using social network
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Overcoming barriers and seizing opportunities in the innovative adoption of next-generation digital technologies J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-21 Jinglin Xiao, Zeshui Xu, Anran Xiao, Xinxin Wang, Marinko Skare
In a world increasingly driven by digital transformation, emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the metaverse hold great promise for economic and social progress. However, their widespread adoption is influenced by various factors that can either hinder or facilitate this process. This study aims to investigate the key factors affecting the adoption of next-generation
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Determinants of pro-environmental innovative behaviour: A comparison of three generations J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-20 Małgorzata Baran, Barbara Sypniewska
The undeniable mutual relationship between the environment and the individual begins with the onset of human life. This human–environment relationship imposes, on every generation, the task of leaving behind a clean and sustainable environment. This study aims to investigate the determinants of pro-environmental innovative behaviours in a generational context. The study's findings provide valuable
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Impact of digital capabilities on entrepreneurial performance in SMEs J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-19 Junic Kim, Wenzheng Jin
Digital transformation is pivotal in corporate development, fundamentally reshaping core business components. Although it is recognized that enhanced digital capabilities improve performance through data-driven processes, existing research has primarily focused on large enterprises. As a result, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often hesitate to invest due to uncertainties regarding the impact
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The challenge of measuring innovation types: A systematic literature review J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-17 Alina Stundziene, Vaida Pilinkiene, Mantas Vilkas, Andrius Grybauskas, Mantas Lukauskas
Measuring innovation has long posed a significant challenge and has been the subject of extensive scientific research. Various definitions and measures of innovation exist, and each measurement approach faces limitations. This research aims to conduct a systematic literature review to expose the tendencies in measuring various types of innovation, thereby revealing different approaches, challenges
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The dynamics of energy communities and innovative cooperatives: Mapping current knowledge and future trends J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Hua Depeng, Fracisco Javier S. Lacarcel, Virginia Simón-Moya
Cooperative forms of organization have led to major advances in energy use in the last decade. A common cooperative form in the energy sector is that of energy communities. These energy communities produce, distribute, and consume their own sustainable energy. To explore this cooperative structure and create knowledge on the topic, this study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the scientific
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Artificial intelligence: Driving force in the evolution of human knowledge J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Cristian Colther Dr., Jean Pierre Doussoulin PhD
This article proposes that artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned as a key driver of a new evolutionary stage of human knowledge, complementing human intelligence and facilitating the creation and development of sophisticated collective intelligence, defined as the noosphere, understood as the sphere of collective human thought. The study reveals several key insights into the transformative potential
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Does green knowledge management build successful green ventures in the presence of innovative practices and knowledge-sharing behaviour J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Mingqiang He, Tin-Chang Chang, Wu Chenggang, Van Kien Pham
The cumulative stress to acknowledge environmental challenges bound businesses to embrace sustainable practices into their business operations. In Vietnamese context, green ventures are considered a key contributor, hence, play major part in transformative landscape. Therefore, the study finds an opportunity to explore the effectiveness of green knowledge management practices on the success of Vietnam's
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The unravelled role of soft skills in the logistics and supply chain management field J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Franca Cantoni, Arcangela Ricciardi, Paolo Gaetano Bisogni, Helmut Zsifkovits
The progression of logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) has been significantly influenced by various factors, such as structural changes, increased customer awareness, digitalization, resilience requirements, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. This intricacy emphasizes the need for a comprehensive reevaluation of essential professional competencies. This study aims to provide a thorough
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How artificial intelligence-induced job insecurity shapes knowledge dynamics: the mitigating role of artificial intelligence self-efficacy J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-14 Byung-Jik Kim, Min-Jik Kim
This research examines the intricate relationships between artificial intelligence (AI)-induced job insecurity, psychological safety, knowledge-hiding behavior, and self-efficacy in AI learning within organizational contexts. As AI technologies increasingly permeate the workplace, comprehending their impact on employee behavior and organizational dynamics becomes crucial. Based on several theories
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Unlocking greener supply chains: A global innovative perspective on the role of logistics performance in reducing ecological footprints J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-14 Haoyu Cheng, Hassan Rauf Chaudhry, Irfan Kazi, Muhammad Umar
One of the significant challenges to achieveing the Green Supply Chain Management objectives is the ecological footprint associated with several logistics operations. In this study, we examine the impact of countries' logistics performance on environmental quality. For this purpose, the study collected data from a panel of 43 global economies over the period of 2010–2016. We used a composite index
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Enhancing sense-making through intellectual capital: Evidence from a healthcare network J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-13 Francesco Schiavone, Federica Zeuli, Claudia Perillo, Anna Bastone
The research aims to provide a structured approach for leveraging Intellectual capital (IC) to enhance sense-making within the network, ensuring clarity on the goals and stakeholders involved in each strategy.
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Remote workers’ well-being: Are innovative organizations really concerned? A bibliometrics analysis J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-11 Joana Ribeiro, Filipa Pires da Silva, Pedro Rino Vieira
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of remote and hybrid forms of work in organizations. Despite the benefits that these flexible working models can bring to both employees and organizations, they are accompanied by a darker side. Heavy digital presence, increased workload, and blurred boundaries between work and life are some of the hindrances derived from remote working
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The role of green social behavior in frugal innovation and entrepreneurial success: The moderating impact of knowledge management J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Yu-Te Tu
Entrepreneurial success has become a necessary element of economic survival due to the current economic conditions and uncertainty worldwide. Thus, in this research, we explore green social behavior's impact on social, technological, and business innovation in a sample of Vietnamese manufacturing firms. Results of a PLS methodology reveal that green social behavior positively impacts the three aspects
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Is AI-based digital marketing ethical? Assessing a new data privacy paradox J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Jose Ramon Saura, Vatroslav Škare, Durdana Ozretic Dosen
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed digital marketing enhancing its effectiveness and raising new ethical and privacy concerns. This study investigates the ethical implications of AI-based digital marketing, particularly focusing on user privacy. In terms of methodology, a systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to identify relevant variables
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Fostering digital trust in manufacturing companies: Exploring the impact of industry 4.0 technologies J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Serena Strazzullo
This study examines the multifaceted impacts of digital innovations on organisational structures and stakeholders ‘commitment. The integration of digital technologies, including information technologies, IoT, AI, AR/VR, blockchain, robotics, and automation, underscores the indispensable role of trust in contemporary business operations. Focusing on Italian manufacturing firms at the forefront of Industry
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How much internationalization is innovation-worthy for SMEs? Roles of the degree of internationalization and organizational unlearning on the joint innovation capabilities-exploratory innovation relationship J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Mumin Dayan, C. Anthony Di Benedetto, Betul Dayan, Eissa Al Rumaithi, Rashed Al Zahmi
The existing literature on SME internationalization has inadequately integrated joint innovation capabilities, organizational unlearning, and the internationalization process. Previous studies have primarily examined these concepts separately, obscuring their interconnection and reciprocal impact. This study fills in a gap in the literature and responds to calls for more studies (e.g., Du, Zhu & Li
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Determinants of digital technology adoption in innovative SMEs J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Faiz Faiz, Viet Le, Eryadi K Masli
Despite the increasing adoption of digital technology, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to lag behind larger firms. This study integrates the technology, organization, and environment (TOE) framework with Rogers’ diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory to investigate the factors influencing SMEs’ digital technology adoption. Data from 419 SMEs was analyzed using partial least squares structural
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Green marketing horizon: Industry sustainability through marketing and innovation J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Gonghang Chen, Aemon Sabir, Muhammad Faisal Rasheed, Lucian Belascu, Chi-Wei Su
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasize moving the manufacturing sector towards adopting environmentally friendly practices. Manufacturing industries play a critical role in the economic growth of a country; however, they are also associated with directly affecting the environment. Due to limited resources, shifting towards sustainable practices is difficult. The current study examines
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An overview of blockchain research and future agenda: Insights from structural topic modeling J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Anuja Shukla, Poornima Jirli, Anubhav Mishra, Alok Kumar Singh
As a disruptive technology, blockchain has become a strategic priority for many businesses. A vast amount of research exists on blockchain's innovative nature and immense potential for multiple industries. This study aims to synthesize the existing research to classify the findings into various themes and propose avenues for further research. A total of 2,360 academic articles were analyzed using the
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Exploring individual foresight: Implications for organizational learning and innovation in firms J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Melissa L Innes
Corporate foresight (CF) is considered an organizational capability that contributes to the innovativeness and sustained competitive advantage of firms, particularly in the presence of organizational learning (OL). The business literature positions individuals as important to the CF process but it provides limited clarification about how individuals do foresight or, more specifically, how they experience
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Innovation in family businesses: Exploring the influence of entrepreneurial orientation and absorptive capacity on innovative capacity J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-08 Felipe Hernández-Perlines, Alicia Blanco-González, Giorgia Miotto
Firms’ innovation positively affects their competitiveness and thus their financial performance. To bridge the research gap in the theoretical framework of dynamic capabilities and respond to the call for papers to explore new ways of analyzing innovation in family businesses, this study investigates how entrepreneurial orientation and absorptive capacity influence innovative capacity in family firms
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A dynamic information technology capability model for fostering innovation in digital transformation J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-06 Adilson Carlos Yoshikuni, Rajeev Dwivedi, Muhammad Mustafa Kamal, Duanning Zhou, Pradeep Dwivedi, Sérgio Apolinário
The advent of the digital era has transformed the way businesses create, compete, and maintain their existence, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. To maintain resilience in the ever-changing business landscapes of today, especially in emerging economies, businesses utilize dynamic information technology capabilities (DITC) to cultivate organizational capacities that foster innovation
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Expanding knowledge on emotional dynamics and viewer engagement: The role of travel influencers on youtube J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-06 Jinyoung Jinnie Yoo, Heejin Kim, Sungchul Choi
This study investigates how the discrete emotions expressed by travel influencers on YouTube influence viewer engagement, distinguishing between macro- and micro- influencers. Using text mining and machine learning techniques, 6,061 travel-related videos were analyzed. The results indicate that high-arousal negative emotions such as anger and disgust enhance engagement for macro-influencers but reduce
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Digital capabilities and metaverse entrepreneurial performance: Role of entrepreneurial orientation J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-05 Shaofeng Wang, Hao Zhang
This study examines the influence of digital capabilities in sculpting entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and enhancing metaverse entrepreneurial performance (MEP). Grounded in the theoretical frameworks of the resource-based view (RBV) and dynamic capability theory (DCT), this research explains the mechanisms through which three facets of digital capabilities (infrastructure, business spanning, and
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Towards a conceptual framework for AI-driven anomaly detection in smart city IoT networks for enhanced cybersecurity J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-05 Heng Zeng, Manal Yunis, Ayman Khalil, Nawazish Mirza
As smart cities advance, Internet of Things (IoT) devices present cybersecurity challenges that call for innovative solutions. This paper presents a conceptual model for using AI-enabled anomaly detection systems to identify anomalies and security threats in smart city IoT networks. The foundation is supported by the Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) theory, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and Theory
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Who uses it and for what purpose? The role of digital literacy in ChatGPT adoption and utilisation J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-03 Vaclav Moravec, Nik Hynek, Beata Gavurova, Martin Rigelsky
This article investigates the critical role of Digital Literacy (DL) in shaping the adoption and use of ChatGPT. As advanced AI tools rapidly integrate into daily life, it is essential for both policymakers and technology developers to understand the factors driving their mainstream adoption. DL was quantified using the Internet Skills Scale (ISS) tool, applied on a scale of 0 to 10 across six areas
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Foreign multinational global value chain participation and domestic innovation: Viewing GVCs inside-out and outside-in J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-11-02 Lina Yu, Zenghui Guo, Jing Ning
Two questions persist regarding global value chains (GVCs): First, what are the strategies and pathways through which multinational enterprises (MNEs) integrate and navigate GVCs? Second, what are the characteristics of GVCs in which MNEs participate? An analysis of these questions leads to inside–out and outside–in perspectives on GVCs. The literature on MNEs mostly focuses on the quantity and quality
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Data governance & quality management—Innovation and breakthroughs across different fields J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Bruno Miguel Vital Bernardo, Henrique São Mamede, João Manuel Pereira Barroso, Vítor Manuel Pereira Duarte dos Santos
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the substantial advance and rapid growth of data presents companies and their operations with a set of opportunities from different sources that can profoundly impact their competitiveness and success. The literature suggests that data can be considered a hidden weapon that fosters decision-making while determining a company's success in a rapidly changing
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Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem through Open Innovation fostered by public policies J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Juan R. Campos-Blázquez, Sandra Martín-García, Mar Cárdenas-Muñoz
Entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) are a growing focus for policymakers and academics seeking to foster innovation and economic growth. While existing literature has analysed various aspects of EEs, limited research has examined how public policies can contribute to their development. Through a single-case study, this study addresses this gap by analysing the role of a regional government in overcoming
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Human resources well-being in innovative start-ups: Insights from a systematic review of the literature J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Salvatore Ammirato, Alberto Michele Felicetti, Ciro Troise, Gabriele Santoro, Zoltan Rozsa
This study aims to unify the fragmented knowledge on human resource (HR) well-being in innovative start-ups, a critical factor in their success. Through a systematic literature review, we analysed 42 peer-reviewed articles using MySLR software to identify key themes and dimensions in this area. Our findings suggest that HR well-being in start-ups can be understood as a higher-order construct, encompassing
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Does metaverse improve recommendations quality and customer trust? A user-centric evaluation framework based on the cognitive-affective-behavioural theory J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Rabab Ali Abumalloh, Mehrbakhsh Nilashi, Osama Halabi, Raian Ali
Recommendation agents (RAs) have proven to be effective decision-making tools for customers, as they can boost trust and loyalty when customers shop online. They can analyse large amounts of data using machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics capabilities to provide highly relevant recommendations to users. In previous studies, several approaches have been implemented to refine and assess
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Developing an assessment model for entrepreneurship ecosystems using Hierarchical Decision Model J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Mustafa Almuzel, Tugrul U Daim, Birol Yesilada, Marina Dabić, Gulin Idil Bolatan
Entrepreneurship is a crucial driver of economic growth, necessitating the development of effective entrepreneurial ecosystems. However, there are significant gaps in the literature regarding the structured assessment of these ecosystems. This study addresses three main research gaps: the lack of structured evaluation methods, the need for a comprehensive analysis of ecosystem challenges from various
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The implications of blockchain for logistics operations and sustainability J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Javed Aslam, Kee-hung Lai, Yun Bae Kim, Horst Treiblmaier
Empirical studies based on detailed, theory-based analyses are essential for a deep understanding of technology adoption. This study provides an overview of blockchain applications in logistics management, employing a comprehensive theoretical framework. Blockchain is considered a critical digital infrastructure for logistics operations due to its distinctive characteristics, including decentralization
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What shapes innovative firms’ performance? A multi-level analysis J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Yun-Zhong Wang, Fang-Yi Lo, Kun-Huang Huarng
The industry organization theory in the early stage emphasizes the structure-conduct-performance (SCP) paradigm, indicating that industry characteristics and structure factors influence firm performance. Accompanied by technology development and the enhancement of innovation capabilities, the resource-based theory (RBT) has gradually attracted greater attention. Industry structure and competitive forces
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Applying the technology acceptance model to online self-learning: A multigroup analysis J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Juan Antonio Márquez García, Cristina Gallego Gómez, Alicia Tapia López, Matthew J. Schlosser
This study focuses on the structure of self-learning as a multidimensional construct, through competences such as autonomy and study planning of undergraduate students, over the last three years. The objective of this study, framed by Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), aims to gain insights into the acceptance of self-learning in online educational models within a post-pandemic, university context
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Addressing barriers to big data implementation in sustainable smart cities: Improved zero-sum grey game and grey best-worst method J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-22 Behnam Razavian, S.Masoud Hamed S, Maryam Fayyaz, Peiman Ghasemi, Seckin Ozkul, Erfan Babaee Tirkolaee
The optimization of sustainable smart cities is an essential endeavor in modern urban development, aiming to enhance the quality of life for citizens while minimizing environmental impacts. Big data plays a critical role in achieving these goals by enabling the collection, analysis, and utilization of vast amounts of information to make informed decisions. However, implementing big data in smart cities
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Changing the sails to survive the storm: Strategies that foster international business model innovation during a crisis J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-21 Nuno Fernandes Crespo, Cátia Fernandes Crespo, Graça Silva, Beatriz Barros
Persisting global crises, such as COVID-19, pose significant challenges for international companies. The increase in uncertainty and instability in foreign markets has profoundly affected firms' strategic decisions, forcing them to adapt to dynamic conditions in order to maintain or improve their international performance. Grounded in the dynamic capabilities view, this study examines how exploration
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Altruistic leadership and its role in reducing knowledge hiding: the mediating effects of team learning and knowledge culture J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-20 Tereza Michalová, Kateřina Maršíková, Lukáš Falát, Peter Madzík
Leadership can play an important role in knowledge hiding. This study investigated the unexplored impact of altruistic leadership (AL) on knowledge hiding by assessing the mediating role of team learning (TL) and knowledge culture (KC) in this relationship. Structural equation modeling was used to test 14 hypotheses based on primary data from 368 surveyed Slovakian companies representing diverse enterprises
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Contribution of female inventors to technological collaboration between high-tech firms and university in close proximity: Effect of innovative firm's characteristics J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-19 Asma Rezaei, Lynn Martin, Ali Reza Kamali
Understanding the patterns of innovative technological collaboration between universities and clusters of high-tech firms, along with the involvement of female inventors, is crucial for both regional and national development. Here, we explore the technological collaboration between Silicon Fen (SF) firms and University of Cambridge (UoC) as a cluster of high-tech businesses and a main research university
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Metaverse applications and supply chain innovation: insights from text mining J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-19 Maryam Mahdikhani, Purushottam Meena
This study explored the growing adoption of the Metaverse in the supply chain field, primarily focusing on topics discussed in news media and identifying the benefits of effective implementations. It further investigated whether disparities in these topics exist across various industries. Over 2,000 news articles, published in reputable global newspapers were collected using the LexisNexis online database
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Exploring the other side of innovative managerial decision-making: Emotions J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-19 Anna-Maria Kanzola, Konstantina Papaioannou, Panagiotis E. Petrakis
The strict rational paradigm of neoclassical economic theory has resulted in limited exploration of emotions in managerial decision-making processes. This study attempts to address this gap by examining how emotions influence efficient managerial decision-making, generating a modern perspective for organizational theory beyond the existing theoretical paradigm. The concept of managerial decision-making
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Highlighting gaps in technology acceptance research: A call for integrating happiness and well-being into smart city development J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-19 Anton Manfreda, Tea Mijač
Today's world is dealing with various challenges such as global warming, overpopulation, resource allocation, uneven economic development and many others. Most of these issues are not novel; however, since the number of global populations living in urban areas is expected to increase, these problems will become more and more difficult to manage. Some of these challenges and issues refer to fast urbanization
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Restaurant resilience: A qualitative study of resilience, adaptability, and innovation of the Alabama restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-19 Mark Traynor, Emmanuella Owens, Sorcha O'Neill, Imran Rahman
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the restaurant industry in Alabama. This qualitative study examines how Alabama restaurants demonstrated resilience and adaptability across three distinct phases of the pandemic, including the period of unrestricted activities, offering a new perspective. The findings highlight significant operational, financial, and labor-related difficulties faced during
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Are digital content subscription services still thriving? Analyzing the conflict between innovation adoption and resistance J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-19 Jie Yang, Youngkyung Kwon
Currently, the global market for subscription services is facing a crisis of approaching saturation, prompting increased attention to the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, digital content subscription services in Japan are late in the game but are on a continuous upward trend, indicating significant development potential. Despite a global shift towards digital consumption, Japan's strong preference for
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Aligning innovative banks’ sustainability strategies with customer expectations and perceptions: The CSR feedback framework J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-18 Roberta Costa, Francesca Di Pillo
In the ever-evolving banking landscape, effectively addressing sustainability concerns while meeting customer expectations is essential. This study introduces an innovative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Feedback Framework designed to align the banks’ sustainability strategies with customer perceptions and expectations. The framework utilizes a comprehensive approach by integrating customer
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Seeding young entrepreneurs: The role of business incubators J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-04 Ana Rosado-Cubero, Adolfo Hernández, Francisco José Blanco-Jiménez, Teresa Freire-Rubio
This study focusses on young entrepreneurs and considers the extent of business incubators’ impact on the development and visibility of projects headed by young people. To do so, we analyse incubators’ role as ecosystems for entrepreneurship in Spain based on the 2023 Funcas survey. First, we categorised incubators according to entrepreneurs’ age, defining young incubators as those in which most of
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Configurations of resourceful and demanding attributes of organizational culture in US hotels: An innovative approach using topic modeling and fsQCA J. Innov. Knowl. (IF 15.6) Pub Date : 2024-10-03 Kyoung-Joo Lee, Sun-Yong Choi
This study distinguishes itself from existing organizational culture studies by investigating the relatively under-studied theoretical relationship between organizational culture and employer attractiveness. To capture the holistic nature of organizational culture theory, this study adopts configurational analysis, which contrasts resourceful cultural attributes (collaborative, employee development