Ecosystem Concept Research Articles

Investment analysis of the formation of a digital platform of a cluster-type industrial ecosystem

The article discusses the theoretical provisions in the field of digital platforms formation, their key features and their classification is presented. The key differences between the concepts of industrial ecosystems and industrial clusters, as well as the relationship between them, are revealed. The main advantages of digital platforms have been studied in the form of reducing or completely eliminating territorial and temporary barriers, reducing transaction costs, and the possibility of creating additional value for goods and services, thereby creating a competitive advantage for companies. The approaches to assessing the effectiveness of the introduction of a digital platform in an enterprise by considering this process as an investment project, as well as the impact on the company’s activities as a whole and evaluating the qualitative improvements of the changing business process are considered. The study of the obtained results of the application of these approaches to assess the effectiveness of the digital platform in a real enterprise operating in the market of specialized services. The introduction of the digital platform proved to be effective both from the point of view of the investment project for the company and from the point of view of improving the company’s activities as a whole. In addition, the digital platform allowed the company to qualitatively improve the company’s business processes according to a number of performance indicators developed taking into account the specifics of the implemented platform.

СОЗДАНИЕ БИЗНЕС-ЭКОСИСТЕМ КАК НАПРАВЛЕНИЕ ПЕРСПЕКТИВНОГО РАЗВИТИЯ МАЛОГО И СРЕДНЕГО ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЬСТВА В РОССИИ

This article explores the concept of business ecosystems as an innovative approach to the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The theoretical part of the study is a review of the concepts of ecosystem, business ecosystem and the study of the species classification of business ecosystems. As part of the analysis, the current state of the SME sector in Russia was considered, the stages of creating a business ecosystem for SMEs were identified, and the main factors of business ecosystem formation were highlighted. The conclusion of the study presents trends and prospects of development in the creation of business ecosystems for SMEs in Russia.

Clusters as ecosystems: current trends and challenges, areas for prospective development of clusters in the agro-industrial complex

An integrated approach is applied in the study to define the concept of ecosystems and features of their development in current conditions. Three groups of ecosystems are identified and a number of their types are defined, including industrial, agro-industrial, agrarian, entrepreneurial, social, innovative, national, university, regional, corporate, sectoral and business systems. The understanding of clusters as a transitional form of ecosystems is grounded, the author’s classification of them is proposed. The concept of a cluster is connected, first of all, with the phenomenon of spatial economy, therefore, the essential characteristics of spatial economy are defined in the paper. The systematization of the viewpoints of various scholars is presented along with the author’s approach to the classification of clusters according to different criteria. The problematic field of creation and development of innovative clusters in the field of agriculture is presented. The list of participants of innovative clusters in the agro-industrial complex and the system of relations between them in various functional areas are studied, and also promising trends in terms of digital economy are substantiated.

Business ecosystem concept in supply chain management research

Business ecosystem concept in supply chain management research

Making Connections: Leopold’s Land Health, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Social-Ecological Resilience, and One Health

Abstract Leopold’s land health concept provides a holistic view of the relationship between human health and ecosystem health. Significantly, a similar view is found in the traditional wisdom of Indigenous peoples, as exemplified by the concept of “healthy country, healthy people”. A contemporary formulation of land health is provided by social-ecological resilience, which refers to integrated complex adaptive systems that include social (human) and ecological (biophysical) subsystems in a two-way feedback relationship. Resilience is dynamic and provides the tools for dealing with change and disasters proactively. Building resilience and using social/institutional learning for adaptive governance are relevant to One Health, as are Indigenous concepts for the maintenance of healthy relationships between humans and the ecosystem. One Health Impact Statement The One Health approach centers on the interdependence between the health of humans, animals, and the ecosystem. However, relevant ecosystem concepts have not been developed sufficiently for a comprehensive One Health approach, as pointed out in the editorial by Zinsstag and Crump. The basic idea behind One Health not only goes back many decades in Western science but also to the environmental perception and wisdom of traditional societies. The consideration of these connections is relevant for the development of a solid theoretical basis for One Health.

Digital Ecosystems and Development. Potentials and Limitations of the Digital Ecosystem Concept

Digital Ecosystems and Development. Potentials and Limitations of the Digital Ecosystem Concept

Trinks.com - plataforma digital a serviço da beleza

Abstract The case shows the dilemma faced by Marcel Gewerc, co-founder and CEO of Trinks.com, a company that offered a digital solution to facilitate the management of beauty salons and allow online booking of services. Faced with opportunities and threats from inside and outside the beauty industry, Marcel was evaluating alternatives to leverage his business. The case has been developed to stimulate discussions about envelopment mainly in Strategy disciplines in lato sensu and stricto sensu postgraduate courses in Business Administration, but it has also been tested with great success in undergraduate classes. It is expected that, at the end of the case discussion, students will be able to achieve the following learning objectives: (a) understand the platform business model (b) understand the exponential nature of digital platforms; (c) understand the business ecosystem concept; (d) understand the concept of adjacency of digital platforms; (e) understand envelopment strategies.

The concept of noospheric ecosystems as the theoretical basis for monitoring studies of roadside landscapes

The purpose of the article. Considering the growing expansion of man in relation to nature, we should include the support (or violation) of the biosphere’s ability to self-reproduction as one of the most important criteria in all classifications and typologies of landscapes, ecosystems, geosystems, types of human activity. The main material. We implement this general criterion at the level of ecosystems of different species and spatial levels. Thus, we theoretically approach to the selection of anthropogenic landscapes (including linear ones), considering the priorities of ecosystem dynamics. The problem indicated in the title is primarily the result of constant density growth of the transport network, and, therefore, the ever-increasing “theft” of natural ecosystems by humans from aboriginal plants and animals. The main feature of the study in highly developed countries is the priority of preserving ecosystem dynamics during the construction and operation of highways. The solution to this problem, for example, in the USA today, is in the development of a practical guide for companies engaged in road construction. Based on such priorities, we should pay attention to the following quantitative and qualitative parameters of road landscapes that can affect the dynamics of infra-ecosystems: the species composition of plant communities, which can be an indicator of individual impacts of roads. For example, the presence of halophyte plants will help to fight against icing with salts or insufficient soil washing regime. The presence of invasive plants affects the intensity of the transfer of their seeds by vehicles or birds; the presence of hydrophyte plants, which may indicate insufficient drainage of the road surface, etc. External manifestations of the vital activity of animals on the roadside territories can help to assess the completeness of ecosystem relations in infra-ecosystems, signs of disruption of ecosystem dynamics by the road surface. In our opinion, the concept of noospheric ecosystems, of which infra-ecosystems (or road) are a part, can satisfy the indicated requirements for the highway monitoring research program. Road landscapes are an integral part of the transport infrastructure, from which the name “infra-ecosystem” actually originates. However, we consider natural (natural, natural-anthropogenic) processes in landscape-engineering and landscape-technogenic systems that are fully controlled by humans, as common features that determine road landscapes. They are extremely important for our research, as these systems are not capable of independent development, but manifest it only in their individual components. For example, artificially planted shrubs, trees, or sown grasses along the road surface are supplemented with plants characteristic of this natural zone over time, forming even certain plant groups. Conclusions. Monitoring research programs should answer the following main questions: How do the infraecosystems differ from the natural ecosystems of the area? In particular, assessment of all (or some types of impact): soil composition, hydrological regime, phyto- and zoo diversity, dustiness, noise pollution, radiation background, etc. How has this infraecosystem adapted to the conditions of anthropogenic impact (changes in the species composition of plants and animals, the formation of new trophic relationships, etc.)? What needs to be done to minimize the negative impact of transport activities on the new ecosystem, environmentally adapted infrastructure.

A Study on Strategic application of Business Ecosystem to Practical Management system

In recent years, the market environment has been undergoing rapid changes, such as intensifying international competition and diversifying customer needs, and there are limits to how well a company can respond to these changes on its own. To achieve stable development, companies need to continuously create innovations in response to market changes and cocreate value with other actors, moving away from independent development. Under these circumstances, it is important to build ecosystem as a framework for companies to share knowledge and technology with various entities other than their own. Although many studies address ecosystem related to business analysis, there is no clear definition or set theory for ecosystems, and the concept is fuzzy. In addition, while there are many case studies prove existing ecosystem few studies discuss how to construct a new framework based on ecosystem theory. In order to organise the complex and cumbersome ecosystem concept, this study categorises representative ecosystem studies based on their theoretical background, definitions and characteristics. This study examines ways in which ecosystem theory can be used in practical management strategies. Keywords: Business ecosystem, Innovation management, Resources management, Affiliation approach, Structural approach

Smart Tourism Ecosystem perspective on the Tourism Experience: A conceptual approach

The smart tourism ecosystem concept, in addition to integrating various components, processes, and actions in the design of a place, advocates certain results through the convergence of technological resources, business environments, and value-inducing experiences. This conceptual paper should result in theoretical contributions regarding the specificity of the tourist experience within the framework of a smart tourism ecosystem, with a view to the competitiveness and sustainability of accommodation and destinations. From the perspective of a smart tourism ecosystem, the production and consumption of tourist value − which, hopefully, should be socially, culturally, environmentally, and economically sustainable −, is shared, and generate distinctive experiences, and the corresponding interactions are promoted by technology, through the collection, processing, and communication of data. The suggested approach has relevant implications at the management level, given the need to obtain differentiating factors, mediated by technology, with the incorporation of added value for the stakeholders.

Development of the university digital ecosystem in modern conditions

In modern conditions, in the context of the modernization of the higher education system, the digital ecosystem of higher education institutions plays a decisive role. As digital counterparts of natural ecosystems, digital ecosystems are made up of many independent entities such as individuals, organizations, services, software, and applications that perform one or more tasks and focus on interactions and relationships among themselves. Content analysis of scientific research has demonstrated different approaches to the concept of a digital ecosystem. In this study, the digital ecosystem is considered in the context of transformational processes. Based on the digital transformation roadmap recommended for billion-dollar companies, the author made an attempt to adapt it for higher education institutions, which will contribute to the effective development of the digital ecosystem. It was determined that the main areas that should be subjected to digital changes are interactions with stakeholders, operations, employee experience, as well as the transformation of the business model and the development of digital platforms. Each individual direction is a tool, which will allow initiating and stimulating digital transformation. At the same time, digital transformation requires strong leadership, a clearly defined direction of development and a vision that is consistent with the development strategy of the university. Also, any digital change requires investments and effective communications to ensure development in the right direction. This study can be useful for university leaders at different stages of digital transformation.

The information ecosystem concept in information literacy: A theoretical approach and definition

AbstractDespite the prominence of the concept of the information ecosystem (hereafter IE) in information literacy documents and literature, it is under‐theorized. This article proposes a general definition of IE for information literacy. After reviewing the current use of the IE concept in the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy and other information literacy sources, existing definitions of IE and similar concepts (e.g., “evidence ecosystems”) will be examined from other fields. These will form the basis of the definition of IE proposed in the article for the field of information literacy: “all structures, entities, and agents related to the flow of semantic information relevant to a research domain, as well as the information itself.”

ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF INNOVATIVE STARTUPS AND BUSINESS PROJECTS AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY IMAGE OF KAZAKHSTAN

Today, the development of the business environment in Kazakhstan has become one of the priorities. This article identifies the concept of business ecosystem and the factors that directly affect the development of its country image. A brief history of the formation of a new phenomenon, such as innovative startups and business projects. A strong and well-known national brand, beneficial to all stakeholders, including the private and public sectors, as well as to all government agencies, society and citizens. All these aspects play an important role in its creation and development. Everyone recognizes the need for a consistent approach and is ready to contribute to the development of national branding, but in fact, creating a functional model for its implementation is a difficult task. The article presents an analysis of studies on the role of startups and business projects in the development of the country's image and in the political economy. The article uses case studies that can be applied in the process of creating a positive image of the country.

Modeling the dynamics of innovation ecosystems

Demand for solving systemic problems has resulted in the need for new forms of innovation. Accordingly, the concept of innovation ecosystem has emerged. Ecosystems are intrinsically more fluid than networks, which set ups the need to understand and orchestrate the internal dynamics of innovation ecosystem in order to have successful innovation outcomes. The dynamics of ecosystems, however, is not well understood. In this paper the dynamics of innovation ecosystems has been studied by applying the methodology of system dynamics. The purpose of the study is to support the creation of innovation ecosystems and the orchestration of existing ecosystems so that they could be more successful. Key factors generating dynamics in innovation ecosystems were identified. They form the elements of the system dynamics model of innovation ecosystems. The causal loop structure between the model elements indicates how the key factors of dynamics influence the outcome of ecosystem.

Change of the Paradigm of Competition in the Age of Business Ecosystems

The article is devoted to the study of the issues of changing forms of competition in business in the 21 century. The authors explore different points of view about the concept of business ecosystems, originated in the 90s of the last century, which focuses on the consideration of competition not within individual organizations or even industries, but more broadly – in the environment as a whole. The development of network forms of organizations in the last century was accompanied by the transfer of free market conditions between participants in the value chain into the ecosystem (a community of participants working on the creation of product parts). This form of interaction leads to flexibility and adaptability due to the mobility of parts of the ecosystem, whose participants pursue the goal of joint value creation. Communities, unlike individual participants outside the ecosystem, are able to create integrated solutions for consumers, while maintaining high quality. With such network relationships, the relationships between competitors change, participants strive for co-evolution and increase the efficiency of the value chain. The ecological approach to competition is an actual and new trend in strategic management, which has a wide potential for study and implies consideration of competition with cooperation.

Inclusive urban entrepreneurial ecosystem policies: An application of the meta‐synthesis approach

AbstractPoverty has attracted the attention of many researchers in recent years. Despite the nature of entrepreneurship to facilitate economic development, there are limited studies regarding the related concept of inclusive development. This issue is the motivating factor for this study to introduce the concept of inclusive urban entrepreneurial ecosystem (IUEE). IUEE provides a market‐ and resource‐based view of poverty alleviation and can be considered as a new pattern of inclusive business (IBs) growth. Hence, the aim of this study is to formulate policies for IUEE by conducting a qualitative meta‐synthesis of the theoretical literature. In this meta‐synthesis, we synthesized a total of 155 findings from 64 studies conducted to date. The results are grouped into 17 concepts and nine main policies as follows: IUEE modeling, considering the role of IBs, improving the ecosystem members' social interactions, supporting inclusive entrepreneurship intermediaries, sustained commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship, strengthening learning opportunities in the ecosystem, maintaining the ecosystem diversity and dynamics, improving the inclusive entrepreneurship facilities and managing the inputs and outputs of the ecosystem. The findings of this study can be used to develop IUEEs and achieve entrepreneurial cities.

Circular ecosystems: A review

The idea of a circular economy has become increasingly popular among scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers. It promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion for a more nature-friendly economy. Despite the increasingly widespread use of the term, the implementation of the circular economy is falling behind, as barriers persist. One promising avenue for future research stems from the potential of circular ecosystems and the systematic coordination among stakeholders to implement circularity. This review introduces the circular economy and ecosystems literature, analyzes the literature on the circular ecosystem concept, and contributes by suggesting a classification of circular ecosystems, and synthesizing main success factors in circular ecosystems literature. Our classification and success factor analysis thereby decreases the current uncertainty around what a circular ecosystem is and what may make it successful in the real world.

CONCEPTUAL AUDIT ECOSYSTEM FOR INDONESIA ELECTRONIC-BASED GOVERNMENT SYSTEM

In the Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 95 of 2018, the consideration section states that to realize clean, effective, transparent, and accountable governance and quality and reliable public services are required electronic-based government system (EBGS) and to improve the integration and efficiency of electronic-based government system is required governance and management of electronic-based government system nationally. EBGS general design has a variety of infrastructure and application needs to be used by central and local governments. This research was conducted to analyze the terms and needs of an ecosystem of electronic-based government system audits so as to achieve EBGS utilization integration and efficiency nationally. The research looks specifically at the implementation of audit process in the presidential regulation from the point of view of human resources, audit management and audits supporting infrastructure needed by the audit ecosystem to be able to run. The analysis will be conducted, among others, comparing the implementation stages by the government with the ideal design as stated within the literature, conducting interviews and disseminating questionnaires to audit ecosystem stakeholders (policy makers, policy supervisors, implementors activities and audit objects operators), the results of gap analysis between existing conditions and the ideal concept of ecosystem will be examined further to produce suggestions for improvement and development to ensure the formation of audit ecosystem mandated perpres 95/2018 is achieved.

Places are not like people: the perils of anthropomorphism within entrepreneurial ecosystems research

ABSTRACT The concept of entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) has quickly established itself as a major focus within regional development research. A key conceptual framing commonly adopted by scholars theorizing about the growth and evolutionary dynamics of EEs is via anthropomorphized life-cycle models. In this article we offer a critique and argumentation as to why the validity of this approach is spurious and contestable. Arguably, life-cycle-based models overly simplify these complex spatial entrepreneurial phenomena and convey the temporal evolution of EEs as a simplistic, linear, deterministic and path-dependent process. Despite the seductively simplistic appeal of life-cycle models, places are not like people and the uncritical adoption of such crude anthropomorphic framings potentially weakens this research field, at the same time as running the risk of misinforming policymakers.

Analysis and treatment of the conflict between sustainable development and environmental protection based on the ecotourism concept

With the rapid development of the global economy over the past few decades, tourism has greatly influenced economic internationalization and has become one of the top sectors. Meanwhile, during the development of tourism, serious environmental pollution and excessive energy resource consumption also occur, which is disadvantageous for the health of the global ecological environment as well as sustainable development. Against the background of increasing environmental pollution in the course of tourism development, some researchers began to introduce the ecosystem concept and emphasized the need for the construction of ecosystem models, especially those based on environmental protection, to satisfy the psychological needs of tourists and self-similarity and development of ecological institutions. However, many conflicts exist between sustainable ecosystem development and environmental protection. To realize a healthy and sustainable development of tourism and international ecological culture, this paper discusses the conflict between the concepts of ecosystem, sustainable development, and environmental protection, proposes some methods to improve the comprehensive benefits of ecotourism, and provides some suggestions for the development of ecotourism in China. This will help us achieve the sustainable use of resources and sustainable development of tourism.