Innovation Ability Research Articles

How does technological innovation affect the fiscal decentralization of local governments? Evidence from China

Technological innovation is a pivotal driver of high-quality economic development, and China's distinctive fiscal decentralization model stands out as a crucial institutional factor behind the country's economic growth miracle. Despite its significant academic and practical implications, there is a noticeable scarcity of literature on examining government fiscal decentralization through the lens of technological innovation. This paper addresses fundamental research questions regarding the relationship between technological innovation and fiscal decentralization. Leveraging balanced panel data from 30 provinces in China spanning 2005 to 2020, our findings indicate that technological innovation positively impacts the fiscal decentralization of local governments. Specifically, for each standard deviation increase in technological innovation, there is a corresponding 0.1508 standard deviation in fiscal decentralization. The mechanism driving this relationship lies in technological innovation's ability to enhance enterprise profit levels, increasing tax and non-tax revenues for local governments. Importantly, when non-tax revenue at the central government level surpasses tax revenue, the resulting augmentation in local government revenue contributes to an elevated level of fiscal decentralization. In conclusion, this paper offers valuable insights into the government's endeavors to promote scientific and technological innovation while enhancing local fiscal decentralization. These insights contribute to an improved quality of economic development.

Research on Language Teaching Models under the Background of New Generation Information Technology

With the rapid development of the new generation of information technology, education has also ushered in the opportunity for change. In school language teaching, the application of new-generation information technology can provide students with more flexible and diverse learning methods, and promote the improvement of students' innovation and practical ability. At the same time, school language teaching, as an important part of basic education, also needs to constantly explore new teaching methods and technologies to further realize scientization in order to improve teaching effectiveness and quality. In this paper, we will discuss the research on the application of new generation information technology in school language teaching from the needs of school language teaching, respectively, from the learning content, teaching methods, evaluation methods and other aspects,And we have a further deep understanding of the diversity, science, fun and interactivity brought by the new generation of information technology in the field of teaching and learning.

Research on the Implementation Strategy of Competence-Oriented Postgraduate Cultivation Programme for Local Applied Universities with Big Data Technology

Prioritising the innovation capacity of postgraduates is paramount, with an effective training model serving as the linchpin. As information technology rapidly evolves and the era of big data looms, postgraduate education faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. It is imperative for institutions to harness the potential of big data development, leveraging new technologies to enhance the talent development process. The postgraduate programme is the baton for talent development, and incorporating new information technology requirements and multidisciplinary synergies into the programme environment can reinforce the enhancement of innovative practical skills and data literacy, among others. In this way, the institutions provide society with a supply of high quality talent and help to promote the development of new quality productivity. Due to factors such as the regional economy, teaching staff, student quality and academic reputation, some local applied universities find it difficult to fully implement various good ideas for the postgraduate development programme, which to some extent affects the synergy between talent cultivation and local economic development needs. Taking North China University of Technology as an example, this paper adopts the deep learning model in big data technology and integrates capacity training into the daily teaching and practice process of postgraduate students according to the principle of “classified training, optimized links and improved capacity”. The group explored the theme of harnessing the potential of digital technology to support the growth of postgraduate education. Through interviews with students, on-campus and off-campus tutors, alumni and other stakeholders in talent development, they re-imagined the framework for postgraduate education, embodying the principles of strengthening the theoretical base, enhancing the integration of industry and education, and prioritising capacity building, and taking advantage of the digitalisation and networking of education. The research results show that the digital transformation of the education process with the help of big data technology has a driving effect on improving the innovative practical ability and overall quality of graduate students. This measure provides a reference for similar universities to revise their talent training programmes, and enriches the solutions to the problem of "good programmes are difficult to implement" in graduate student training.

How popularising higher education affects economic growth and poverty alleviation: empirical evidence from 38 countries

The popularisation of higher education supports UNESCO’s aim of developing inclusive and equitable quality education to achieve the fourth Sustainable Development Goal. However, the effect of popularising higher education on economic growth and poverty alleviation remains unexplored. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of higher education and adult education within populations (popularisation of higher education) on economic growth (gross domestic product; GDP) and the poverty line using panel data from 38 countries. OLS and quantile regression were performed using data for the period 1995–2021 extracted from the OECD and World Bank databases. The results showed that the population segments with higher education had a significantly positive impact on GDP growth. Moreover, an increased proportion of the population with higher education, of working age, was found to be a contributing factor to GDP growth. Popularising higher education also played a positive role during the initial stage of social and economic development. This study also highlighted that popularising higher education play a key role to influence a country’s educational development and scientific and technological innovation drives the deepening of a country’s economy. It suggested that both national and local governments worldwide should pay much attention to the popularisation degree of higher education to greatly improve the innovative ability of talents and scientific and technological innovation in higher education for both the economic growth and poverty alleviation.

Teaching Practices Incorporating Philosophical Principles—The Example of a Machine Tool Teaching Course

In the current social background, all college and university majors have carried out the construction of curriculum ideology and politics. And the philosophy of material dialectics as a scientific way of thinking in the ideology and politics teaching is an indispensable part. This paper takes the machine tool teaching course as an example, combined with the principles of dialectics in Marxist philosophy. It analyzes three major laws of material dialectics in machine tool technology, which helps students to cultivate critical thinking and innovation ability, and better analyze and solve problems. Not only to achieve the purpose of teaching professional knowledge, but more importantly to cultivate socialist builders and successors with all-round development of morality, intelligence, physicality, aesthetics and labor, and to contribute to the implementation of China’s fundamental task of promoting moral education and cultivating more talents with high quality, ability and moral standard for the country and society.

Sustainable Media and Green Innovation: The Impact of Sustainable Atmosphere and Environmental Regulation on Manufacturing Enterprises

This study proposes a research framework for media attention towards green innovation of manufacturing enterprises based on the theory of stakeholders and legitimacy. We examine the potential effect of media attention on the manufacturing industry and make a multidimensional heterogeneity analysis with a sample of Chinese manufacturing enterprises during 2011–2019. Our results show an inverted U-shaped relationship between various attentions of media and green innovation. We find that the early attention of the media can expand the green innovation ability of manufacturing enterprises. However, the excessive attention of the media later may decrease the green behavior of enterprises. The legitimacy pressure of media attention on enterprises helps enterprises carry out green innovation and reduce false green innovation activities. In addition, the sustainable construction, environmental regulations, and sustainable social atmosphere focused on by the media will have a positive effect on the green innovation of enterprises. We suggest that recognizing the importance and potential power of sustainable media, environmental regulations, and sustainable atmosphere in green technology is a key component of the ecological inclusive path to promote the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Exploration of Innovation Ability Cultivation Pattern for Environmental Students based on Open Experiments

The cultivation of innovation ability is especially important for students majoring in environmental science and engineering. In order to solve the problems existing in the process of traditional innovation ability cultivation, a novel pattern of innovation ability cultivation for environmental science and engineering majors based on open experiments is proposed. Through the exploration of platform construction, project declaration, process supervision and effect evaluation, an innovation-oriented open experiment system is constructed and put into practice, which provides students with richer practice opportunities and innovation space, further improves students' practical ability and innovation ability, and is a scientific and effective mode of cultivation of innovation ability.

Research on Innovative Teaching Model for Hydraulic Building Courses in Local Colleges and Universities

In an innovation-driven era, reforming university innovation and entrepreneurship education is crucial. Analyzing the "Hydraulic Buildings" course and its teaching reforms, combined with foreign innovative talent training models, this paper explores a training program for water conservancy innovative talents. Through literature review and case analysis, we assess domestic and foreign teaching reform achievements and propose further reforms. By enhancing teaching reform, integrating innovation and entrepreneurship education, and fostering industry-university-research cooperation, we aim to improve students' comprehensive quality and innovation ability, supporting the national innovation-driven strategy with water conservancy talents.

Discussion on Chinese Teaching for Mathematics Major in Science and Technology

In recent years, with the improvement of China's independent innovation ability and the export of science and technology, more and more overseas students come to China to study science and technology. Most of them are to study science and engineering professional courses, and engaged in related industries for the purpose. Science and technology Chinese as the paving stone of science and engineering overseas students to learn professional knowledge is increasingly valued. This paper puts forward some humble opinions on the Chinese teaching for mathematics major in science and technology Chinese, in order to provide some reference for the teaching of science and technology Chinese.

How to solve novel problems: the role of associative learning in problem-solving performance in wild great tits Parus major

Although problem-solving tasks are frequently used to assess innovative ability, the extent to which problem-solving performance reflects variation in cognitive skills has been rarely formally investigated. Using wild breeding great tits facing a new non-food motivated problem-solving task, we investigated the role of associative learning in finding the solution, compared to multiple other non-cognitive factors. We first examined the role of accuracy (the proportion of contacts made with the opening part of a string-pulling task), neophobia, exploration, activity, age, sex, body condition and participation time on the ability to solve the task. To highlight the effect of associative learning, we then compared accuracy between solvers and non-solvers, before and after the first cue to the solution (i.e., the first time they pulled the string opening the door). We finally compared accuracy over consecutive entrances for solvers. Using 884 observations from 788 great tits tested from 2010 to 2015, we showed that, prior to initial successful entrance, solvers were more accurate and more explorative than non-solvers, and that females were more likely to solve the task than males. The accuracy of solvers, but not of non-solvers, increased significantly after they had the opportunity to associate string pulling with the movement of the door, giving them a first cue to the task solution. The accuracy of solvers also increased over successive entrances. Our results demonstrate that variations in problem-solving performance primarily reflect inherent individual differences in associative learning, and are also to a lesser extent shaped by sex and exploratory behaviour.

Towards Carbon Neutrality in Agglomeration: Impact of Eco-Industry Development on Urban Carbon Emission Efficiency

Ecological industrial parks (EIPs) play a pivotal role as primary drivers of China’s industrial green transformation, facilitating the enhancement of urban carbon emission efficiency (UCEE) and the realization of green sustainable development. This study empirically investigates the effects of EIP policies on UCEE through quasi-natural experiments, utilizing data from 282 prefecture-level cities in China spanning from 2006 to 2021. Employing a multi-period difference-in-difference (DID) method, the findings are as follows: (1) The implementation of EIP policies leads to a 2.5% average increase in UCEE. (2) Event analysis reveals certain lagging characteristics in the promoting effect of EIP policies on the carbon emission efficiency of pilot cities. (3) EIP construction primarily enhances UCEE by reinforcing agglomeration effects and elevating innovation ability. (4) The promoting effect of EIP construction is more pronounced in the eastern and central regions, as well as in non-resource-based cities within different regions. Drawing from the empirical results, this study provides pertinent recommendations for EIP construction, offering theoretical guidance to policymakers and managers in crafting sustainable development strategies.

Intelligence level evaluation and influencing factors analysis of equipment manufacturing industry in the Yangtze River Delta.

The Yangtze River Delta (YRD) bears the vital task of driving the growth of China's equipment manufacturing industry (EMI) intelligence as an advanced region. Fostering the transformation and upgrading of the EMI in the YRD and constructing a modern production mode is vital to developing and reforming China's manufacturing industry. This paper uses industrial robot data to assess the level of intelligence (LoI) in the EMI from 2016 to 2019. The OLS (ordinary least squares) model is used for the measurements, and the MQ (the modified contribution index) is used to estimate the degree of contribution from a host of variables. It is identified that the LoI is on the rise. However, excluding railways, aerospace, shipbuilding, and other transportation equipment manufacturing, the LoI is significantly higher than in other subsectors. It is also identified that technological innovation ability, human capital density, and enterprise cost pressure govern the industry's LoI. Moreover, while there is a difference in the main influencing factors in LoI within different industries, R&D investment, technological innovation ability, and enterprise cost pressure have the most significant impact across most equipment manufacturing sub-industries.

Successful Technology Enterprise Founders and Their Leadership

With the continuous progress of science and technology, more and more innovative enterprises from different fields have sprung up and grown. With the superb level of science and technology and strong innovation ability, these enterprises occupy a place in their respective industries. In addition to the momentum of the company itself, the leadership of its founder also plays a pivotal role in the growth of the organization. As an important part of the corporate culture and value system, leadership has a profound impact on the quality and effectiveness of the organization and its employees. This paper analyzes the manifestation and development of leadership by the founders of successful scientific and technological enterprises such as Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft and Tesla in the process of leading the company's operation and development, studies three typical leadership factors, namely innovation, communication and prediction, and analyzes how these leadership factors promote the development of enterprises by using specific cases. Finally, it is concluded that the success of the enterprise cannot be separated from the full play and practice of the excellent founder's leadership.

Analysis on the Path to Improve College Students' Innovation Ability

The core elements of innovation or creativity mainly include creative thinking and creative personality. Universities should start from the perspectives of collaborative participation, service and publicity, establish a sound innovation education mechanism, link up professional teaching, develop characteristic entrepreneurship and innovation courses, build diversified entrepreneurship and innovation practice platforms, and hold entrepreneurship and innovation competitions, so as to promote college students to accumulate knowledge, skills and experience in innovation and entrepreneurship in practice.

RESEARCH ON THE COLLABORATIVE MODEL OF HIGH-LEVEL SPORTS AND TOURISM TALENT CULTIVATION BETWEEN CHINESE SPORTS UNIVERSITIES AND ENTERPRISES

The integration of the sports and tourism industries has become a major development trend, creating new demands for high-level talent cultivation. However, Chinas current talent training model needs to adapt to the needs of the integrated development of sports and tourism. This study explores the collaborative talent cultivation model between Chinese sports universities and enterprises to promote high-level talent cultivation for the integrated development of sports and tourism. This research analyzes the current status, problems, and influencing factors of collaborative talent cultivation between universities and enterprises. It finds that the lack of clear talent training objectives, insufficient practical training opportunities, and inadequate incentive mechanisms hinder the effectiveness of the collaborative model. Based on this, the study proposes a collaborative talent cultivation mode that clarifies the roles and responsibilities of universities and enterprises, optimizes the curriculum system and practical training links, and establishes a long-term cooperation mechanism. Implementing this collaborative model can effectively integrate the advantages of universities and enterprises, enhance the practical and innovative abilities of high-level sports and tourism talents, and provide solid human resource support for the integrated development of the two industries. The findings of this study have important theoretical and practical significance for improving the talent training system in the field of sports and tourism in China. KEYWORDS: University-Enterprise Collaboration， High-Level Sports and Tourism Talents, Integrated Development

The Influence of Entrepreneurial Spirituality and Social Media Adoption on the Sustainability of MSME Performance Mediated by Innovation Capability (Survey on MSMEs in the Tourism Area Sunan Drajat Lamongan)

Technological advancements, computerization, and globalization have made businessescompetitiveacrossallindustries. Micro, small, and medium-sizedenterprises (MSMEs) continue to encounter difficulties with resource scarcity and technology adoption, although accounting for over 80% of employment and contributing to 61.97% of the GDP (gross domestic product). The Sunan Drajat Lamongan Religious Tourism Area is a home to hundreds of MSMEs, ranging in size from apparel and souvenir shops to restaurants. The number of visitors rises dramatically throughout the holiday season before becoming quiet, as is common with tourism in general. Entrepreneurship is a key factor in economic growth and serves as the primary driving force for innovative and long-term growth. By leveraging social media to enhance a company’s competitive advantage throughout the entrepreneurship and operation phases, entrepreneurs who possess an entrepreneurial mindset can aid their organizations in efficiently adapting their organizational framework and processes, thereby mitigating environmental conflicts and tensions within the intricate framework of a dynamic business environment. By using social media, MSMEs may reach their target audience with content and information without having to personally meet them. Social media also offers information in the form of customer reviews of goods, services, and even new ideas for sustainable MSMEs. This study aimed to determine how MSMEs’ use of social media and their ability for innovation can impact their success in Sunan Drajat Lamongan’s religious tourism industry. The data were obtained from 132 small and medium-sized enterprises using questionnaires. Path Least Square (PLS) and descriptive analysis were the methods utilized to analyze the data.
 Keywords: entrepreneurial spirituality, social media adoption, innovation capability, sustainability of MSMEs performance

Entrepreneurship Orientation (EO) and Innovation: A Systematic Review

In today’s changing business world, two major drivers of organizational performance and competitive advantage are innovation and entrepreneurial attitude. This article examines current literature and empirical data to give a complete analysis of entrepreneurial orientation, innovation, and the link between them. The study’ goal is to synthesize the research on these two structures and their connection. The study technique is based on an examination of literature from 2017 to 2023. Relevant articles were found and classified into three steps. These examples were then evaluated and contextualized, and the notions of innovation and entrepreneurial orientation were discussed, as well as suggestions for further study. Innovation and entrepreneurial orientation are inextricably linked and play an important role in determining an organization’s competitiveness and long-term success. Entrepreneurship orientation innovation fosters a proactive, risk-taking mentality, while innovation reinforces entrepreneurial orientation by giving the resources to capitalize on new possibilities and sustain a competitive edge. To achieve long-term development and profitability, businesses must find a balance between encouraging innovation and encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset. This work adds to the literature on EO, innovation, and the link between EO and innovation, hence broadening the scope of future research. Furthermore, the work identifies certain outstanding research problems for further study.
 Keywords: innovation, destructive innovation, product innovation, green innovation, exploratory innovation, ecological innovation, innovation ability, corporate model innovation, innovation performance

Pengaruh Kemampuan Inovasi Terhadap Keunggulan Bersaing pada Warung Makan di Desa Cengkong

Over time, food stalls in the Cengkong Village area reflect the importance of the food sector in the local economy, as well as changes in consumer trends that influence the way food stalls operate and compete. The aim of this research is to find out, analyze and explain how innovation ability influences competitive advantage in food stalls in Cengkong Village. The research design used in this research is descriptive and verification with a quantitative approach. The population in this study were micro, small and medium enterprises in Cengkong Village, Karawang Regency, totaling 120 respondents. Researchers can use samples obtained from a population of 92 respondents. This research analysis uses simple linear regression analysis using the IBM SPSS Statistics 25 tool. Sample calculations are carried out using the Slovin formula. Based on research results, innovation ability (X) has a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage (Y). With the results of a sig value of 0.000 < 0.05 and a tcount value of (7.558 > 1.986), the Ha hypothesis is accepted and Ho is rejected.

The Impact of Graduate Education Scale on the Innovation Capability of the Tertiary Industry

With the rapid development of the global economy and the rise of the knowledge economy, innovation capability has become a key factor determining the competitiveness of a country or region. The tertiary industry, especially the service and high-tech industries, plays an increasingly important role in driving economic growth, promoting employment, and social progress. Graduate students, as the subjects of high-level talent cultivation, their quantity and quality are directly related to the construction of the national innovation system and the development potential of the tertiary industry. Graduate education, as an important way to cultivate high-level talents, plays an irreplaceable role in enhancing national innovation ability and promoting the development of the tertiary industry. Graduate education not only focuses on the impartation of knowledge but also emphasizes the cultivation of independent research ability, innovative thinking, and interdisciplinary cooperation capability, which are essential for driving the development of the service and high-tech industries. Therefore, by vigorously developing graduate education and cultivating more high-level talents with innovative spirit and practical ability, we can provide strong talent support and intellectual protection for the development of the service and high-tech industries. This will also promote the construction and improvement of the national innovation system, further enhancing the country's competitiveness and influence in the global economy.

Research on Flipped Classroom Teaching Reform Based on the Cultivation of Innovative Ability of College Students

Cultivation of innovative ability is an important goal of higher education, and flipped classroom teaching is undoubtedly an important way to cultivate innovative talents. This paper firstly refines the current situation and problems of classroom teaching in higher education, then systematically elaborates the content of flipped classroom teaching reform based on the cultivation of innovative ability, and finally summarizes the innovations of this kind of teaching reform.