Innovation Change Research Articles

Climate change and corporate culture of innovation: evidence from earnings conference calls

PurposeExploiting novel measures of climate change exposure and corporate culture generated by a powerful textual analysis of earnings conference calls, this study aims to explore the effect of firm-specific climate change exposure on corporate innovation through the lens of corporate culture.Design/methodology/approachThe authors apply the standard regression analysis as well as a variety of sophisticated techniques, namely, propensity score matching, entropy balancing and an instrumental-variable analysis with multiple alternative instruments.FindingsThe authors find that more exposure to climate change risk results in more innovation, as indicated by a significantly stronger culture of innovation. The findings are consistent with the notion that firms more exposed to climate change risk are pressed to be more innovative to adapt to the numerous changes caused by climate change. Finally, the authors also find that the effect of firm-level exposure on innovation is considerably less pronounced during uncertain times.Originality/valueThe authors are among the first studies to take advantage of a novel measure of firm-specific exposure to climate change and investigate how climate change exposure influences an innovative culture. Since climate change is a timely issue, the findings offer important implication to several stakeholders, such as shareholders, executives and investors in general.

Navigating Digital Transformation Challenges: An In-depth Analysis of IT Governance in the Media Industry Using COBIT 2019

This research was conducted with the main objective of evaluating and improving Information Technology (IT) Governance in an Indonesian media company facing significant challenges due to digital transformation. In the methodological approach, the study utilized the COBIT 2019 framework, involving planning, field implementation, reporting, and follow-up processes. The results of the capability level evaluation revealed a gap between actual achievements and desired targets, especially in the aspects of Managed Innovation (APO04) and Managed IT Changes (BAI06). The implications of these findings emphasize the need for improvements in activities related to managed innovation and IT change. The conclusion of this research underscores the urgency of effective IT governance in navigating the dynamics of digital transformation. It is hoped that these findings will serve as a guide for media companies and other organizations to formulate robust IT policies, enhance sustainable operations, and drive innovation in this digital era.

Variety of attenuation of RF suppression filters

Differential mode attenuation of RF suppression filters can be measured directly. Alternatively, this attenuation can be derived as modal S-Parameters from the S-Parameters measured for the single multiport paths which in fact the filter is. This paper outlines the differences between the two approaches. The first consists in direct measurement with separation transformers and the second with calculation from single ended measurement. In addition, the paper presents the method of determining the differential mode attenuation for the case of input and output impedance different from those used in direct measurements, i.e. by 50Ω/50Ω. At the same time, the presented method of determining the differential mode attenuation for different input and output impedances will require a change in the assumptions of the CISPR 17 document entitled ”Methods for measuring the attenuation characteristics of passive EMC filtering devices”, since the modal S-Parameter formulas presented in this document are only valid for the case when the RF suppression filter is in perfect balance. Otherwise, for different impedances it should be done taking into account the modification of the modal S-Parameters, as shown in this paper.The inclusion of this innovative change in the CISPR 17 document will allow the approach presented in this document to be used for various cases of the RF suppression filter, which is undoubtedly a significant progress in determining its attenuation.Frequency span by measurement of attenuation of RF Suppression filter is spanned from 10 kHz to 30 MHz.The comparison presented in this paper confirms that the S parameters are identical only if the filter is in equilibrium (ZL=ZN).From the results, three frequency areas can be distinguished. In the first interval between 10 kHz and 150 kHz the filter is in balance, which was demonstrated with identical measurement results. Between 150 kHz and 1.5 MHz, the attenuation is superimposed on the dynamics of the measurement system and therefore on the random frequency dependence of both measurements. Above 1.5 MHz there is a clear filter asymmetry, so the curves move away from each other.

Data-driven innovation: a model for education transformation

This paper proposes a continuous, linear data-driven innovation (DDI) model for education transformation grounded in evidence-based tools and data analysis. It advocates prioritizing “big data” and “small data” to inform incremental innovative changes in pedagogical practices. A detailed example of applying this DDI model in a Malaysian primary school is provided, including using exam results and quality standards to select a target school and diagnostic tests to identify issues. An intervention is designed utilizing multiplication tables and evaluated through public exam performance. Subsequent teacher training and student programs emerge. The model catalyzes ongoing localized innovations.

Easiness and amount. Contribution of digitalization to the act of listening and its possibilities

ABSTRACT This research focuses on the social-spatial relationship between device and subject and identifies the possibilities that digital technology lets listeners perform as listening modalities, such as individual listening, mobility, and multimedia listening. Analyzing the most relevant specialized literature, this work explores the socio-technological origins of current possibilities of listening to classify them as ‘innovative change’ or ‘substantial improvement’. A sound reproduction device timeline and their contributions determine what the enrichment of the digital era to the act of listening is and what reasonable future trends are to be expected. The digital era does not add any new possibility to the social-spatial act of listening itself. Nevertheless, the digital era has prepared the technological basis for a new leap that would tend toward hyperpersonalization and the maximization of operative easiness. This research shows how digital has made great progress ‘inside’ devices functioning, but not so much ‘outside’ them.

Energy democracy, public participation, and support for local energy system change in Canada

In the face of climate change and associated energy system change, there is a growing literature and more general recognition of the ‘four Ds’ (decarbonization, decentralization, digitalization, and democratization). Yet there has been very little quantitative work that analyzes public perceptions of these changes. Utilizing data from a Canada-wide, nationally representative survey (n = 941), this study conducted provincial and regional assessments to spatially explore the public's views of moves toward innovative local energy system change through the development of what we call Local Smart Grids (LSGs). Through descriptive statistics and t-tests, we sought to answer three main questions: i) To what extent does the public support energy democracy via new local energy systems? ii) What does the public desire in terms of participation? and iii) What motivates the public to participate? We find overall support for energy democracy across Canada, yet varied support among provinces and regions. Canadians seem to want to participate in moves toward energy democracy, although we found a strong preference for more passive participatory actions. Additionally, support and a desire to participate is predominantly motivated by environmental factors, including combating climate change, with community and social motivations playing a secondary role, followed by financial motivations. These findings, some of the first of their kind in the realm of energy democracy in Canada, provide useful insights relevant to scholars, policymakers, and practitioners working on LSG implementation as well as others with an interest in socio-technical innovation and energy system change.

Elaborating on the Demand-Side of Economic Development: Schumpeter and Neo-Schumpeterian Theory

The article aims at integrating Schumpeter’s focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and qualitative change with a theory of the demand side. It argues that, by remaining close to Schumpeter’s “methodological core”, it is possible to go forward with Schumpeter’s seminal contribution. The new perspective deals with innovation and demand together, therefore, laying out the basics for a theory of the demand side, a goal that despite the numerous attempts has remained elusive to Neo-Schumpeterian\\Evolutionist theory. Its recent development highlights a “micro” orientation that does not facilitate that task. The suggested approach in this article focuses on the exploitation of the potential implicit in current consumption patterns by means of innovation and new products. Its main goal is to provide a theoretical framework for the large number of case studies and empirical analyses of new products and innovation that constitutes the bulk of research on demand in the Neo-Schumpeterian\\Evolutionist literature. That should also contribute to analyzing the structural aspects of the “demand generating” process.

Article: Sustainable Arbitration Along the Belt and Road Initiative: The Green Model Clause

While there may be developments in the substantive obligations in green arbitration, it is difficult to say the same for the procedural aspects. Many have voiced concerns over the huge environmental impact in cross-border arbitration as a result of flights necessary for hearings and countless bundles of documents (just to name two examples). A select number of arbitral institutions have implemented climate-friendly practices in their rules and practice (whether pre- or during the COVID-19 pandemic), but such initiatives are far from sufficient. Although the new norm of virtual hearings has become common, some are concerned about their adoption, alleging a violation of the right to a physical hearing and consequently access to justice. Yet a relevant report released by the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (‘ICCA’) has definitively concluded otherwise. In this article, the Belt and Road Initiative (‘BRI’) provides the backdrop as one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the world that utilizes international arbitration. There are various initiatives within the BRI that gather major stakeholders, with the most relevant project here being the Beijing Joint Declaration by Arbitration Institutions for the BRI (the ‘Beijing Declaration’), which was issued by major arbitral institutions around the world and pushes for innovative changes in arbitration. Building on green practices in the arbitration community and the confirmation by ICCA that virtual hearings in and of themselves do not encroach on access to justice, the author suggests that arbitral institutions involved in the Beijing Declaration or along the BRI could pioneer changes in green arbitration by launching a Green Model Clause, which could operate as a clause for parties to adopt alongside carbon emissions scorecards, with the scorecards setting out a framework on the relevant factors for the tribunal to consider in the process of cost optimization. Belt and Road Initiative, model clause, arbitration, arbitration institutions, arbitral rules, Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, access to justice, virtual hearings, carbon emissions scorecards, climate change

Analysis of PT PLN's Innovative Strategy in Supporting Electric Vehicles in Indonesia

Global transformation towards sustainable mobility, the electric vehicle (EV) industry plays an important role in creating a cleaner and environmentally friendly future with the journey towards sustainable mobility, PT PLN (Persero) plays an important role in supporting the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia. With more than a thousand Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (SPKLU) operating by the end of 2023, PT PLN confirms its commitment to accelerate the transition to clean mobility. However, technical challenges, change management, and organizational culture are obstacles that must be overcome. This research method uses a qualitative approach to understand PT PLN's strategy in supporting the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia. PT PLN's strategy in supporting clean mobility includes infrastructure development, strategic partnerships, home charging installation initiatives, and the application of digital technology. Through holistic analysis, it highlights the importance of effective change management and an inclusive organizational culture. The results of this research provide insight into best practices in supporting the electric vehicle ecosystem and provide input for designing more effective policies. By continuing to strengthen infrastructure, develop partnerships, empower communities, technological innovation and good change management, PT PLN can strengthen its role as a leader in clean mobility and contribute to global sustainable development goals.

FORMATION OF LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN THE PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN THE CONDITIONS OF AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

The research is conducted in the article and theoretical and practical analysis of the characteristics of leadership and the substantiation of the psychological and pedagogical conditions for the formation and development of leadership qualities in students in the process of professional training in a higher educational institution. An analysis of various approaches to the interpretation of the concepts of "leader", "leadership", "leadership in education", and "educational leadership" is proposed; Based on the various definitions analyzed, he identifies the signs of student leadership: initiative, contact, sensitivity, goodwill, broad social and intellectual horizons, willingness to help, etc. It is noted that the concept of leadership is considered by scientists in such aspects as leadership as a mechanism for introducing innovative changes, leadership as a model of personality formation, and leadership as the spiritual mission of an individual. The results of a study conducted among students of the first (bachelor's) level of higher education of specialty 013 "Primary Education", which was conducted to study the state of formation of leadership qualities. future primary school teachers are presented and characterized. Empirical studies have shown that students systematize all leadership qualities into the following groups: organizational, communicative, perceptual, creative, and self-regulatory. It is noted that confirmation of the qualities of a leader in future primary school teachers involves the creation of appropriate favorable conditions that ensure that students’ activities are focused on the development of leadership motivation. The article defines and characterizes the necessary psychological and pedagogical conditions: the formation of the motivational and value sphere of a future teacher education specialist for impact on the process of increasing the level of personal professional development within the limits of future professional activity; the readiness of the university’s scientific and teaching staff to work with potential leaders; formation of practical leadership experience in the conditions of educational applicants undergoing various types of teaching practice; development and implementation of training sessions in the educational process of professional training of future specialists.

Pendampingan Inovasi dan Pemasaran Melalui Digital Marketing UMKM Tape Ketan Hitam di Desa Nguling Pasuruan

Community service for black sticky rice tape MSMEs in Nguling Village, Nguling District, Pasuruan Regency aims to provide assistance in innovating products and marketing digitally. The implementation method for this activity uses the ABCD (Asset based community development) method, the steps in implementation include five steps, namely discovery (discover), dream (dream), design (plan), define (determine), destiny (do). The result of community service in this activity is that MSME actors can understand the importance of product innovation and digital marketing and change traditional behavior to modern ones. MSME actors can also apply the results of assistance to their products. As for the implementation of this service, MSME actors receive direct training and assistance regarding product innovation and digital marketing from resource persons or practitioners who are professionals in their fields. Ultimately, all parties hope that this impact will take place in a sustainable manner to achieve the mutually expected goals.

Scope of Human Resources Management in Educational Leadership and Management in Institutions in Pakistan: Challenges and Remedial Measures

Human Resource Management is crucial to schools and other educational institutions because it provides qualified candidates for positions. Pakistani educational institutions face HRM concerns such as political involvement, culture, and inadequate resources. These obstacles prevent the integration of HRM practices and hinder their alignment with institutional strategic initiatives. This article discusses HRM methods in Pakistani educational organizations, significant concerns, and how they affect strategic direction. Interviews with educational leaders and structured survey questionnaires are used in the work. Poor staff involvement, outdated staff training, and opposition to innovative HRM approaches worsened by political influence and insufficient resources are internal risks. The report emphasizes the necessity for effective leadership development programs and ideal HRM models that follow international principles for local conditions. Innovation, personnel development, and policy changes to decrease political influence and funding are recommended.

An assessment of information seeking behavior of agricultural agents to retrieve need-based information in Sidama regional state of Ethiopia

The objective of the current study was to assess the levels of access of agricultural agents in the Sidama Region to agriculture-specific information from researchers and the media and its effect on their confidence in communicating with farmers. The capacity of trained professionals through educational institutions is crucial to empowering rural communities. As a result, up-to-date knowledge is crucial to leverage the agricultural sector since there could be changes in innovations, science, and technologies. To understand such status quo, In the study circumstances, an exploratory sequential mixed design descriptive study was employed. Cluster random sampling was used, and two samples of districts from the region were identified. In-depth interviews, focus groups, and questionnaires were used to gather the data. Based on reoccurring themes, the transcribed qualitative material was documented, classified, and subjected to a thematic analysis. Besides, data obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS. The finding indicates that the agents had poor information-seeking behavior. In addition, the agricultural agents had less access to various sources of information including low access to researchers, media and the Internet. Moreover, the agents were dissatisfied with the nature and regularity of the training provided. With the possible influence of lack of access to information and low interaction with researchers, agents' confidence in communicating farm topics to farmers was also found to be less than expected. A significant positive correlation was also found between agent confidence, research linkage, media access, and information-seeking behavior. Above all, development agents were not driven to speak with researchers, explore media sources for information on agriculture, or converse with colleagues about agricultural matters; this showed that most agents merely had basic college-level knowledge. Agents' confidence in speaking with farmers could be strengthened with improved research linkage, media access, and encouragement to seek information.

Трансформація організаційної структури управління інноваційною діяльністю на підприємствах залізничного транспорту

The article determined that the reform of railway transport enterprises led to a violation of the structural integrity of the management system of innovative activity in the industry and a narrowing of the innovative potential of JSC «Ukrzaliznytsia», limiting its ability to maintain a sufficient level of innovative activity. It was established that even despite the reform and restructuring of the innovation management system, the functions of units responsible for producing innovations for the needs of industry enterprises remained extremely limited and were not focused on the implementation of modern tools and mechanisms for supporting innovative growth processes. It was determined that in the conditions of digitalization, the main key to the implementation of effective innovative activity is the company's ability to recognize strategically important information for its innovative growth, which will form the basis of the idea for future innovation. On this basis, the expediency is substantiated and the content, advantages, disadvantages and stages of implementation of technological scouting as a modern tool for supporting the innovative activity of companies are revealed. An approach to the transformation of the organizational structure of management of innovative activities at railway transport enterprises has been developed, which is based on the possibilities of technological scouting in increasing the innovative potential of enterprises of the industry and involves the creation of an innovation scouting center. The structure and functions of the innovation scouting center at railway transport enterprises are revealed, the key ones of which are highlighted as innovation intelligence and systematization of innovation data, formation of the innovation landscape, monitoring and forecasting of innovation changes, regulatory analysis, competitive intelligence and market research. The key areas of activity of the innovation scouting center at railway transport enterprises are characterized.

Deep learning model for classifying shoulder pain rehabilitation exercises using IMU sensor

BackgroundArtificial intelligence is being used for rehabilitation, including monitoring exercise compliance through sensor technology. AI classification of shoulder exercise wearing an IMU sensor has only been reported in normal (i.e. painless) subjects. To prove the feasibility of monitoring exercise compliance, we aimed to classify 11 types of shoulder rehabilitation exercises using an AI (artificial intelligence) algorithm in patients with shoulder pain. We had the patients wear an IMU-based sensor, collected data during exercise, and determined the accuracy of exercise classification.MethodsData were collected from 58 patients (27 males, 31 females, age range 37–82 years) diagnosed with shoulder diseases such as adhesive capsulitis and rotator cuff disease. 11 types of shoulder pain rehabilitation exercise programs were developed and repeated each exercise ten times per session while wearing an IMU sensor. The study applied the Rectified Linear Unit (ReLU) and the SoftMax as the activation function for hidden layers, the output layer.ResultsThe acquired data was used to train a DNN model using the multilayer perceptron algorithm. The trained model was used to classify 11 types of shoulder pain rehabilitation exercises. The training accuracy was 0.975 and the test accuracy was 0.925.ConclusionThe study demonstrates that IMU sensor data can effectively classify shoulder pain rehabilitation exercises, providing more appropriate feedback for patients. The model can be utilized to establish a system for remotely monitoring patients’ exercise performance. The use of deep learning in patient monitoring and rehabilitation has significant potential to bring innovative changes to healthcare service delivery.

Comprehensive workflow evaluation to improve medication distribution to the emergency department in an academic medical center.

The fast-paced environment of the emergency department (ED), with frequent admissions, discharges, and transfers, poses a challenge for pharmacy departments to effectively distribute and store medications. The purpose of this study is to propose a unique workflow of patient-specific medication delivery to the ED from a hospital pharmacy to reduce the number of missing medications resulting in medication messages and redispenses. The medication delivery workflow proposed in this study consists of batching the preparation and distribution of patient-specific medications sent from the pharmacy to the ED in the 1 to 2 hours prior to their administration time. Chi-square analysis was completed to compare medication redispenses and "missing medication" messages before and after the intervention, with the significance level set at P < 0.05. The percentage of redispensed medications was effectively decreased following implementation of the workflow change from 21.6% to 9.2% (P < 0.001), with unit doses having the greatest reduction (25.8% vs 6.1%, P < 0.001). Benefits of this workflow change were also illustrated through a reduction in the percentage of missing-medication messages sent by nursing staff from 97.7% to 93.9% (P < 0.001). This study showed that implementation of standard, hourly batches of medications dispensed from the pharmacy to the ED resulted in a significant reduction in the total percentage of redispensed medications and missing-medication messages. The overall reduction in redispensed medications as a result of this innovative workflow change not only benefited nursing and pharmacy staff but can reduce medication waste and improve patient care through timely administration of medications.

Detecting and quantifying zero tillage technology adoption in Indian smallholder systems using Sentinel-2 multi-spectral imagery

Zero tillage (ZT), an important component of Conservation Agriculture, has enormous potential to curb emissions from residue burning, increase soil organic carbon and water retention, reduce land preparation costs and increase the long-term productivity and profitability of the farming system. Despite the promise of ZT, little is known about how widely it has been adopted at regional scales in smallholder systems, where management is heterogeneous. Identifying ZT diffusion patterns across space and time along with other popular tillage technologies, such as conventional tillage (CT) and shallow tillage (ST), helps to target and disseminate the most effective technologies and estimate their climate change mitigation potential. Acknowledging the complexities involved in distinguishing ZT from CT and ST in smallholder fields, this study utilized an innovative two-step change detection method leveraging early-season Sentinel-2 multi-spectral imagery. We developed and applied our model in the Indian state of Punjab over three years (2020–2022). Our method outperformed traditional binary classification models, achieving 81 % accuracy. The analysis indicated that areas under different tillage types changed over time across Punjab. Specifically, from 2020 to 2021, we found a 33 % and 4 % decrease in ZT and CT, respectively. However, a 29 % increase is observed in CT adoption. On the other hand, from 2021 to 2022, the adoption rates for ZT and CT increased by 18 % and 2 %, respectively, while ST adoption decreased by 12 %. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential use of early season Sentinel-2 imagery to map the adoption of tillage practices in smallholder systems. Our approach can provide large-scale information on technology uptake, aiding policies to implement carbon markets and the scaling up of sustainable agricultural practices in India.

Bank equity returns and oil prices: The story from U.S. regional banks during the “shale oil” revolution

Using monthly data from 1998 to 2020, we examine the relationship between equity returns and oil prices employing a multi-factor asset model to a sample of 124 U.S. regional banks classified by levels of oil exposure based on their headquarters’ location. We utilize the period when fundamental changes in innovation undertaken by the U.S. oil and gas industry (known as “shale”, “fracking” or “tight oil” formations) helped the U.S. to become today’s top world oil producer. We split our sample into pre (1998M1 to 2009 M12) and post (2010M1 to 2020M1) “U.S. shale oil revolution” periods. In the initial period, oil price changes have negative impact on equity returns of regional banks with no effects for the national bank sample. In the second period, we find very strong oil price effects on equity returns for the top 10 and top 5 regional bank subsamples, consistent with more local transactions to the energy sector. Quantity effects of changes in oil production are discussed, as well as several robustness checks for asymmetries, threshold values, and inclusion of dividends in total returns.

Interactions between Design Innovation and Educational Change in Non-Western Schools

In Western countries, school systems have employed modern school building designs as symbols for progressive and innovative educational change. Yet, how does this design symbolism change teaching and learning? To address this, we examine the challenges and complexities of innovative school design by drawing on case studies of preschool and primary-level schools from non-Western cultural contexts. A conceptual framework that links social, organisational, cultural, and material elements is used to analyse two new schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Uruguay that used modern school designs as a basis for changes to local pedagogical approaches. Our findings suggest that school building design is not able, by itself, to drive educational changes; and that there are inherent challenges involved in its alignment with localities in terms of staff cultures, student dynamics, and school organisation. Special focus is given to the design of the new school facilities, and the voice of educators in this process. The conclusion points out the need for an adaptive alignment between non-Western educational conventions and introduced education and design concepts.

The Reasons on the Successful Phenomenon of Niche Brand Commercialization

With the development of social and spiritual civilization, people begin to pursue designs that are different from commercial and popular ones, and more niche clothing brands begin to rise with their unique cultural backgrounds and style techniques, and people become more and more tolerant of diversified clothing. Among them, Maison Margiela, as a representative of niche clothing brands, demonstrates its change in brand marketing strategy and visual innovation. The purpose of this study was to research the reasons for the commercial success of niche clothing brands. The essay took Maison Margiela as a research case and analyzed all the information and theoretical knowledge of the brand in recent years, and the final results were as followings: firstly, the design of the brand's products itself affects brand recognition, and it emphasizes the brand's characteristics and innovates visually and technologically. Secondly, brand marketing has an impact on brand recognition and should be emphasized as an innovative strategy to increase exposure and expand brand influence through social media or cooperation with celebrities. Finally, offline marketing is also an important part of the brand, as store design and environment can enhance the brand's impression, attract consumers to learn about the brand, and increase its value.