Community Innovation Research Articles

Do one’s moral foundations impact how they respond to information on climate change emissions? A vehicle choice experiment

Transportation is a major source of climate change emissions. Providing people with better information on those emissions is one means of helping individuals make climate-friendly choices. However, not everyone is influenced by the same type of information. Previous research has demonstrated that Goal Framing Theory could help improve the influence of climate change emissions information and that different framings have different levels of influence depending on a number of socio-demographic and attitudinal characteristics. However, apart from climate change motivation, what other underlying psychological factors might help us understand why the framings vary in their influence between individuals? Moral Foundation Theory (MFT) identifies key values that influence people’s moral decisions, providing a useful framework for understanding diverse responses to information. The objective of this study is to understand whether MFT can help explain different responses by individuals and identify which framings are associated with stronger responses for different moral foundations. This study investigates the moderating effects of moral foundations on individuals’ responsiveness to different emission information framings. Utilizing data from discrete choice experiments involving 2015 Canadian drivers, we examine how different moral foundations impact the willingness-to-pay (WTP) for reducing emissions. The results reveal that the impact of emissions information framing varies significantly according to individuals’ moral foundations. Specifically, moral values associated with Authority, Fairness, and Purity play negative moderating roles on WTP for CO2 emissions under different framings, whereas Ingroup and Harm foundations have positive moderating effects on WTP with the framings tested. Additionally, innovative communication tools like new emojis demonstrated strong positive effects on WTP, especially among those with strong Ingroup, Fairness, and Purity values. Conversely, individuals with a strong Authority value showed the lowest WTP when presented with pressure gauge visuals. Using appropriate framing based on Moral Foundation Theory can considerably change the willingness-to-pay for climate change emissions for different parts of the population, with a notable increase in WTP observed among individuals inclined to alter their behavior. Future framings should incorporate MFT in their design.

How to Stimulate Continuous Innovative Knowledge Contribution? Mediation by Self-Efficacy and Moderation by Knowledge Level.

Taking the perspective of innovative knowledge management, this study aimed to investigate the stimulation mechanism of continuous innovative knowledge contribution (CIKC). Through a quantitative study conducted in an open innovation community, we modeled a stimulus-organism-response framework to conduct a path analysis from the external environment to internal cognition, and then to knowledge contribution, and filled in the gaps in the mediating and moderating mechanisms. We focused on the stimuli of knowledge contribution, in view of both quantity and quality. Panel data from six periods in one year was collected for dynamic analysis, and we used the fixed effect model to test our hypotheses of mediation effect, moderation effect, and mediated-moderation effect. There were some interesting findings, showing that user's self-efficacy plays a partial mediating role in the quantity, rather than the quality, of CIKC; meanwhile, the users' knowledge level plays a moderating role, and there is a negative moderating mechanism of knowledge level in the process from participation value to the quality of CIKC.

Meaningful climate change communication: an analysis of women dry season farmers in Kuliyaa community of Ghana

ABSTRACT Access to climate change information can play a critical role in helping rural women adapt to climate change. Our research investigates the communication channels used for climate education among female dry-season farmers in the Kuliyaa community of northern Ghana. Particularly, we address access to climate change information among smallholder female farmers. We adopted a community-based participatory approach to guide the study. To achieve our research objectives of investigating climate change communication channels among smallholder female farmers, specific methods of in-depth interviews and focus group discussions were used to gather knowledge from smallholder female farmers. The research findings provide a well-rounded exploration of the unique climate change communication challenges female farmers face and the innovative approaches they have adopted to share climate change information. Specifically, the findings show that women have adopted innovative oral communication channels to disseminate and transfer climate knowledge among themselves. We also found that there is limited access to radio in the Kuliyaa community making them resort to group meetings to share knowledge and ideas empowering them economically in other livelihoods. The study discovered the community utilises gender inclusivity in decision-making. We recommend that the government and other relevant organisations to develop and implement a strategic policy on climate information dissemination with a focus on supporting farmers in rural communities of Ghana to mitigate climate change effects. Technologies can also be developed to aid in disseminating relevant information to farmers in rural areas as the available oral communication is less effective in disseminating useful information on climate change.

Cultural and creative industries: Innovation, performance and spillovers

ABSTRACT In recent decades, cultural and creative industries (CCIs) have enjoyed attention from academics and policymakers, as they are argued to be innovative and thus a driving force in new economies and keeping firms competitive. The purpose of the article is to explore CCIs and their innovative performances, and to analyse whether intermediate CCIs services’ inputs affect innovative output in other parts of the economy. In their analysis, the authors use quantitative data on innovation output from the Norwegian dataset on innovation from Eurostat’s Community Innovation Survey (CIS). Microdata on innovation output were merged with accounting data derived from Statistics Norway. The main findings are that CCIs’ firms do not generally report higher innovation output rates than firms in other industries, and that there are significant differences in innovation output rates between firms with and without CCIs’ input. However, the analyses do indicate that innovative and profitable firms may be more inclined to take advantage of CCIs’ input than other firms. The authors concluded that the direction of correlation may thus well be the opposite of common beliefs and arguments.

Komunikasi Inovasi Jasa Raharja Cabang Riau Dalam Mengimplementasikan Pelayanan Santunan Online Korban Kecelakaan Di Kota Pekanbaru

Innovation communication is a way of conveying the discovery of new ideas to society so that social change occurs. A new innovation that is a solution to Jasa Raharja services which is caused by the high number of accidents in Pekanbaru City. In-person support services take a lot of time and take a long time, online updates make it easier for users of these support services. This research aims to analyze the communication innovation of raharja services in implementing online compensation services for accident victims in Pekanbaru city. This research uses qualitative research methods, with data collection techniques using interviews and analyzing the media used in the innovation diffusion process. As for determining research subjects, a purposive technique was used with five informants, then the data analysis technique used Miles and Huberman data analysis techniques which included data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. This research uses Rogers and Shoemaker's theory of diffusion of innovation. This theory examines messages in the form of new ideas or thoughts, which cause social change.From the research results, this innovation communication has 4 stages, namely. In this research it can be concluded based on the results of the analysis using Roger's theory which has 4 points, This innovation distribution explains that the involvement of communicators provides information in the form of socialization in the form of a content that states information about how to claim or submit compensation from Jasa Raharja. A communicator does not only work alone, this communicator is the Head of Public Relations, Jasa Raharja, who works together with the compensation service staff to collaborate with the community to make it easier and more affordable. With new innovations, since 2009, compensation services for accident victims have gone from conventional forms to online services. This communication channel uses social media, namely in the form of Instagram and Tik Tok, then uses print media, television media and radio media. By implementing the Innovation Division, it has made progress, but of course there are still new innovations, of course this is influenced by factors that hinder the establishment of this innovation, one of which is awareness. The awareness of users or local people who use vehicles in traffic, whether land, sea or air, of course they do not have awareness.

Linking Inner Context and Innovation Factors: Examining a pharmacy-based intervention through the eyes of pharmacy staff

Introduction: Community pharmacies, as unique and accessible healthcare venues, are ideal locations to implement interventions aiming to improve patient care. However, these interventions may increase workload or disrupt workflow for community pharmacists, technicians, and other staff members, threatening long-term sustainment. There are growing calls from the field of implementation science to design for intervention sustainment and maintenance by maximizing innovation fit. Senior Safe™, an intervention to facilitate safer over-the-counter (OTC) product selection by older adults, serves as a case study to examine the congruence between Innovation Factors and community pharmacy Inner Context constructs and their implications for workload and sustainment.Methods: Using the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) framework, this qualitative study identified factors surrounding Senior Safe implementation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff from pharmacies where Senior Safe was implemented. Two coders independently analyzed interview transcripts using deductive analysis based on EPIS constructs. Thematic analysis was used to generate three themes that encapsulated innovation fit.Results: Nineteen pharmacy staff members participated, with the majority reporting no significant change in their workload or workflow due to Senior Safe. Interview feedback supported a pre-existing culture of the healthcare system to engage patients, of leadership commitment to patient safety initiatives, and of an amplified role of pharmacy technicians.Discussion and Conclusion: Pharmacy staff interviews revealed congruence between Innovation Factors and Inner Context that likely yielded intervention workload neutrality. This study highlighted the importance for researchers to consider maintenance and sustainability when designing and implementing an intervention and the critical influence of culture and leadership support during this process.

Ivory tower in MD/PhD programmes: sticky floor, broken ladder and glass ceiling

ObjectiveAchieving gender equity in academic medicine is not only a matter of social justice but also necessary in promoting an innovative and productive academic community. The purpose of this study...

Semantic IoT Transformation: Elevating Wireless Networking Performance through Innovative Communication Paradigms

Semantic IoT Transformation: Elevating Wireless Networking Performance through Innovative Communication Paradigms

A Multilevel Network Perspective of Self-organizing Group Product Innovation in an Online Community

A Multilevel Network Perspective of Self-organizing Group Product Innovation in an Online Community

Influence of quality management on the image of beauty, cosmetology and hairdressing salons

In the rapidly expanding beauty and hairdressing industry, effective quality management is gaining significance as a crucial determinant of success for salons and offices. The article aimed to examine the conduct of owners and employees and comprehend their perspectives and responses to quality management. The analysis focused on key areas of quality management in beauty, cosmetology, and hairdressing salons. It utilised survey data from owners, employees, and customers. These areas included strategic communication, communication of changes and innovations, personal development of employees, quality management system, and consistency of services provided by employees. The survey data confirms the influence of practices on customer satisfaction and provides insights into enhancing service quality, fostering customer loyalty, and improving company competitiveness.

Design of knowledge transaction protection mechanism in the open innovation community based on blockchain technology

Open innovation communities (OICs) are important for the development of modern enterprises. However, there are still many safety hazards and trust crises on community platforms. This paper proposes an approach that combines blockchain technology and an OIC, as blockchain technology provides a direction for solving trust and security problems in community platform transactions. Moreover, the design of smart contracts can ensure the implementation of transactions and improve their reliability. In this study, the participants in an OIC and three types of infringement problems were analyzed. The Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) algorithm was applied to design the logic of smart contracts and the coupling between idea platforms and the blockchain. The protection mechanism of an OIC was established based on blockchain smart contract supervision to provide a better knowledge co-creation environment for OICs.

Data-Driven Innovation Communities – Community Dynamics and the Role of Data Benchmarks

Data-Driven Innovation Communities – Community Dynamics and the Role of Data Benchmarks

Learning-by-exporting: The strategic role of organizational innovation

Drawing on organizational learning theory, this study examines the strategic role of organizational innovation in learning to innovate by exporting, commonly known as ‘learning-by-exporting’ (LBE). We explain that mere knowledge access is distinct from the enactment of knowledge, and this matters for LBE. Despite growing interest in how firms enhance product innovation performance through exporting and thus, LBE, previous literature has remained silent on the role played by strategically induced changes to organizational routines when learning. We hypothesize that some exporters will introduce organizational innovations – aimed at changing internal practices and routines – which then allows them to enact new knowledge and enhance innovation performance following engagement in export markets. We study our hypotheses, using panel data of 1489 medium-sized manufacturing firms taken from the Mannheim Innovation Panel, the German contribution to the Community Innovation Survey (CIS). We find LBE effects solely amongst firms which adopted organizational innovations during the studied period. Further, our findings revealed that the extent and type of organizational innovation markedly influences LBE. Our study uses a novel context to explain that it is the presence and extent of organizational innovations which influence firms’ abilities to enhance product innovation performance following international engagement through exports.

“Dropping the F-Bomb”: Vocabulary Choice in Feedback and Novelty in Online User Community Innovation

“Dropping the F-Bomb”: Vocabulary Choice in Feedback and Novelty in Online User Community Innovation

Expectation of the Communication Mechanism and its Gap in Public Administration: Approaches to Communication between Local Government and Public

Background: The gap in public administration is exacerbated by ineffective communication, limiting accessibility, and hindering underrepresented groups. Conventional methods like press releases and meetings may not always effectively involve the public. Innovative participatory communication techniques can improve governance quality, strengthen constituent ties, and increase openness. This study examines local government communication methods with the public, revealing expectations for transparency, openness, and participation, identifying communication gaps, and exploring effective strategies for public-government communication. Methods: The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, involving 315 citizens, plus 6 staff, elected members, and local intellectuals in Ward No. 10 of Budhanilkantha municipality, using surveys and interviews. Results: While digital technology usage is moderate to high, fulfillment of public expectations for local government communication mechanisms was negative, with over 60% rating them negatively and 77.4% believing they were political. A majority of respondents (76.2%) received information from local governments or ward offices through social media, followed by man-to-man communication (54.6%) and mass media (52.7%). Ineffective communication can hinder citizen participation and challenge older adults and uneducated individuals. Key elements of successful communication include accuracy, efficiency, resourcefulness, immediate news flow, and technology use. Public recommendations include online feedback platforms, local government employees, and community outreach programs. Conclusion: The public expects open communication, digital tools, transparency, and freedom of politics. To foster trust and engage the public, frequent meetings, online discussions, local personnel recruiting, community outreach, trust development, and customized interaction are necessary. Novelty: The study could provide insights into a new approach to public-local government communication, emphasizing transparency, community concerns, and collaboration.

From mindset to market: unveiling the nexus of cognition, behavior and environment in igniting students’ E-entrepreneurial intentions

PurposeIndia has witnessed a significant surge in internet users in recent years, creating an ideal environment for E-entrepreneurship. With the rise of E-commerce and the growth of the digital economy, there is tremendous potential for online businesses in developing nations. Our study outlines the behavioral, cognitive, and environmental aspects shaping students' E-entrepreneurial intentions (EEI).Design/methodology/approachOur study incorporated structural equation modeling (SEM), social cognitive theory (SCT), and entrepreneurial event model (EEM) to evaluate the EEI of 460 students from India's top five engineering institutes. The direct and indirect linkages in the model were examined by employing mediation and moderation analysis.FindingsOur findings reveal that behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors facilitate evaluating feasibility, further igniting students' EEI. The cognitive factors and E-entrepreneurial feasibility (EEF) mediate the relationship between the underlying constructs. Furthermore, financial resource availability (FRA) strengthens, and loss aversion bias(LAB) weakens the linkage between EEF and EEM.Research limitations/implicationsThe study's findings may benefit online innovation communities, potential technopreneurs, financial institutions, and policymakers in improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem.Originality/valueThe study integrates psychological and sociological perspectives to understand the key facilitators of EEF and EEI. The study combines SCT and the EEM by appending crucial constructs such as FRA and LAB to broaden the horizons of EEI.

Reducing language barriers, promoting information absorption, and communication using fanyi.

Interpreting genes of interest is essential for identifying molecular mechanisms, but acquiring such information typically involves tedious manual retrieval. To streamline this process, the fanyi package offers tools to retrieve gene information from sources like National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), significantly enhancing accessibility. Additionally, understanding the latest research advancements and sharing achievements are crucial for junior researchers. However, language barriers often restrict knowledge absorption and career development. To address these challenges, we developed the fanyi package, which leverages artificial intelligence (AI)-driven online translation services to accurately translate among multiple languages. This dual functionality allows researchers to quickly capture and comprehend information, promotes a multilingual environment, and fosters innovation in academic community. Meanwhile, the translation functions are versatile and applicable beyond biomedicine research to other domains as well. The fanyi package is freely available at https://github.com/YuLab-SMU/fanyi.

Innovative Professional Learning Communities and Sustainable Education Practices through Digital Transformation

Education is the most important part of sustainable society development. Traditional approaches to permanent lifelong educator training often fail to produce lasting changes in teaching practices (UN, Goal 4). This paper examines how educator involvement in a professional learning community (PLC) ensures equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all and a sustainable digital transformation of the teaching and learning process. Participation in PLC and the use of contemporary learning environments positively impact the quality of educators’ work, thereby enhancing the overall educational process. This study utilised a quantitative methodology, employing both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyse the data. Results indicate that a balanced integration of formal PLC structures and guidance, combined with elements of a non-formal, broader PLC and external incentives and support (such as projects), can surpass mere exchanges of best practices, foster innovation, and support the sustainable digital transformation of educators. This approach leads to a sustainable shift in pedagogical paradigms. The PLC_IP model (focused on including digital technologies and effective teaching strategies) enhances collective educator efficacy, contributing to improved teaching quality. For PLCs to achieve sustainability, they must be dynamic entities that adapt to the evolving educational landscape, ensuring their continued relevance and impact with rising completion rates over time. Our findings underscore the importance of innovative PLCs in driving sustainable educational development and improvement and provide a framework for future research and practical applications in educational settings. In addition, PLCs can strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development (UN, Goal 17).

Research on the Institutional Mechanism of Promoting Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Collaborative Innovation

Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei collaborative innovation is an advanced stage of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei collaborative development, and is an important manifestation and core force of regional collaborative development in the new era. Under the new situation, with the deepening of the national innovation-driven development strategy, promoting the formation of a collaborative innovation community and building a collaborative innovation mechanism have become the key initiatives to promote the high-quality collaborative development of Beijing-TianjinHebei in the new era. This paper firstly discusses the status quo, development significance and problems of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei collaborative innovation, clarifies the top-level logical structure of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei collaborative innovation mechanism, so as to further clarify the goal, structure and operation mechanism of constructing Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei collaborative innovation community,and puts forward the corresponding policy suggestions to optimize the development path of promoting Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei collaborative innovation, so as to provide a reference for further enhancing the level of collaborative innovation in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and pushing the development of collaborative innovation to a higher level. The development of collaborative innovation in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei will be pushed to a higher level and achieve common prosperity.

Introducing Microgreens to Pinggang Pinoy: Prospects in Cultivation, Marketability, and Indigenous Crops Utilization

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) addresses modern farming challenges, such as climate change, diminishing arable land, rising costs, and pest issues, thus, it becomes vital to meet global food demand. Microgreens, a subset of CEA in the commercial scale, have surged in popularity due to their rapid growth, typically maturing in 7 to 21 days, and their nutritional value, rich in phytochemicals, vitamins, and antioxidants, turning them into superfoods. This review explores the potential of microgreens in the Philippines, emphasizing their integration into the Filipino Food Plate as well as promotion of indigenous vegetables and legumes such as pansit-pansitan, tapilan, bataw, patani, samsamping, sigarilyas, kadios, paayap, saluyot, ulasiman, alugbati, and talinum. This initiative will support local farmers in diversifying crops and engaging in the growing microgreen market. The review calls for action in the Philippines to adopt microgreen production, stimulate innovation, and bolster local agriculture and communities. It underscores the importance of indigenous crops and encourages researchers, entrepreneurs, and farmers to participate in the microgreen movement.