Knowledge Creation Research Articles

EdTechnica: a vision of an educational publishing community of practice that is accessible, flexible, and just

Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) have the potential to transform and positively impact individuals, institutions, and society. As educators, we have a unique responsibility to explore opportunities and possibilities afforded by openness enabled by current technologies to reimagine and reshape current educational reality and provide a more hopeful and equitable future for all. EdTechnica is an openly licensed living encyclopedia that provides background information on central topics and theories in the field of educational technology. As an OER, EdTechnica extends the 5Rs of openness—retain, reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute by also attending to the 3Rs of social justice—recognition, representation, and redistribution—bringing about a responsive product that reimagines what encyclopedias should be. Additionally, the governing board enacts principles of openness in its practice, striving for OEP in all its activities. This article explores how EdTechnica promotes knowledge creation and academic discourse by attending to key principles of openness in terms of ensuring accessibility, flexibility, justice, and sustainable generosity. Specific examples of OER/P in the EdTechnica context offer an insight into our practices and ambitions to improve the current educational landscape, illustrating what is possible at the intersection of justice, hope, and educational technology when we strive for openness and are guided by the values of sustainable generosity and sustainable improvement.

Development Of Nonaka's Thought: A Critical Review

By focusing upon Nonaka's thought in his theory of knowledge creation, this paper presents relevant literature with critical evaluation and describes the dual nature of human knowledge (implicit and explicit). By the definition of Polanyi, explicit knowledge becomes the focus of attention, covering human skills and experiences. We infer that human values and human knowledge are inseparable companions. This leads us to re-examine the conversion of knowledge. Thus, epistemology and knowledge conversion came into the purview of organizational knowledge creation theory, where Nonaka made an unprecedented contribution. Different research papers of Nonaka, along with the book 'The Knowledge-Creating Company' have been used as a main source for this study along with the rich insights of other KM scholarship. This study will help in understanding the evolution of Nonaka's thought as well as the evolving path taken by the organizational knowledge creation theory, especially with reference to Nonaka's contribution.

Heutagogy as an alternative in teacher education: conceptions of lecturers and pre-service teachers of school of education and life-long learning, SDD-UBIDS

IntroductionThe needs of today’s higher education have changed and higher education does not need a one-way communication from teacher to student but rather learn to appreciate the new role of the teacher as a facilitator with mutual responsibilities toward the creation of knowledge. Heutagogy, which emphasizes learner autonomy and the creation of self-determined learners, has garnered attention as a potential solution to address the evolving needs of teacher preparation. However, empirical research on the beliefs and attitudes of Heutagogy within the teacher education context remains limited. This study aimed to fill this gap by exploring the beliefs and attitudes of lecturers and pre-service teachers of the School of Education and Life-Long Learning (SoELL) at SDD-UBIDS.MethodsConvergent mixed method design with both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, the study collected both quantitative and qualitative data on 513 Pre-service teachers and 30 Lecturers from SoELL, SDD-UBIDS using a four-point Likert scale questionnaire and interview.ResultsThe findings revealed diverse perspectives among Lecturers and Pre-service Teachers regarding Heutagogy, with varying levels of understanding, acceptance, and readiness for implementation. Lecturers expressed enthusiasm for Heutagogy’s potential to foster learner autonomy and critical thinking skills, while pre-service teachers demonstrated varying levels of readiness and comfort with self-directed learning approaches.DiscussionLecturers and Pre-service teachers expressed willingness to embrace a self-determined approach in which the learner reflects on what is learned and how it is learned and where the Lecturers teach the learners how to learn by themselves. The cognitive conflict and the inadequacy of pre-service teachers’ preparedness will necessitate a shift in their attitudes toward developing autonomy skills to effectively navigate the challenges of the 21st-century knowledge economy.

50 Years of Context Effects: Merging the Behavioral and Quantitative Perspectives

Abstract Over the past 50 years, consumer researchers have presented extensive evidence that consumer preference can be swayed by the decision context, particularly the configuration of the choice set. Importantly, behavioral research on context effects has inspired prominent quantitative research on multialternative decision-making published in leading psychology, management, economics, and general interest journals. While both streams of research seem to agree that context effects are an important research area, there has been relatively limited interaction, communication, and collaboration between the two research camps. In this article, we seek to initiate an active dialogue between the two sides. We begin by providing a critical overview of the two literatures on context effects, discussing both their strengths and weaknesses, as well as disparities and complementarities. Here, we place particular emphasis on deepening consumer researchers’ understanding of context effects by drawing on prominent quantitative research published in non-marketing journals over the last decades. Importantly, we provide a roadmap for the future that can inspire further research and potential collaborations between the two camps, overcoming silos in knowledge creation.

A survey of analyzing organizational performance and survival employing the management of knowledge

As the knowledge-based economy has grown, effective Knowledge Management (KM) is becoming more and more crucial. Effective knowledge management is cited as a crucial element for any company seeking to maintain a sustained edge over competitors. To emphasize the importance of KM in organizations, the literature in the area is surveyed in this work. The study can demonstrate the significance of knowledge management factors in determining how well an organization performs as well as a vital instrument for its competitiveness, profitability and survival. For organizations to fully benefit from the value of knowledge, effective creation, management, sharing and utilization of knowledge are therefore essential. The study makes the argument that three essential elements people, procedures and technology must be considered if organizations are to manage knowledge effectively. Essentially, the goal of connecting people, processes and technology should be to leverage knowledge in favor to ensure the achievement of the organization.

리빙랩에서의 집단학습과 매개 활동에 대한 사례연구

Objectives A group of various stakeholders itself cannot automatically guarantee learning for co-creation. For the creation of collective knowledge, intermediary activities that can interconnect and integrate several subjects with different interests, backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge are essential. Living Lab is a place of collective learning based on the horizontal cooperative relationship between private, public, industry, and academia, and is a representative form of co-creation. However, in the case of Living Lab in Korea, research from the perspective of collective learning through co-creation has hardly been conducted. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the collective learning of Living Lab and derive implications, focusing on intermediary activities. Methods A qualitative case study was conducted on the ‘Smart Farm Planning Living Lab for Revitalizing the Old Urban Community’ held in Innovation District, Incheon. In order to structure interactions for collective learning, ac-tivities and tasks for each stage of the Living Lab were organized around the process and results of collective learn-ing, and then classified and analyzed as detailed intermediary activities of facilitating, configuring, brokering ac-cording to the definition of Hakkarainen & Hyysalo(2016). Results In all three stages of Living Lab, the proportion of facilitating was the highest, and brokering were common. This can be interpreted as a result showing that intermediary activities that facilitate actors' activities and broker connections between actors are essential in the process of co-creation to solve social problems. Next, through the three stages of Living Lab, all detailed intermediary activities of the facilitating, configuring, brokering appeared, and it was confirmed that the proportion of detailed intermediary activities was different for each stage of progress. This shows that it is necessary to pay attention to the importance and multifacetedness of interme-diary activities that are overlooked in co-creation through Living Lab. Conclusions This study supports the results of previous studies that the intermediary activities that contribute to collecitve learning and co-creation of Living Lab need to be extended and understood into three types: configuring and brokering as well as facilitating. In addition, the diversity of intermediary activities has important implications for the practical guidelines for Living Lab operation, which are characterized by a spiral development structure that changes according to the results of interaction and learning. Finally, the recognition of the intermediary's unique interactional expertise and the need for research on practical curriculum development and field operation guide-lines based on it were proposed.

Bridging the gap: bioinspired robotics as catalyst for interdisciplinary education

IntroductionIn contemporary educational philosophy, constructivist and constructionist theories emphasize active knowledge construction among learners. These paradigms advocate for learners as active participants, engaging in knowledge creation through interaction and experience. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) exemplifies these principles by placing students at the center of hands-on challenges that foster critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. This study explores the integration of these educational theories through an innovative pedagogical framework, focusing on the development of bioinspired robotics.MethodsIn a six-stage educational process at Tecnológico de Monterrey, 24 undergraduates were immersed in bioinspired robotics through workshops on animal biomechanics, soft robotics, and neuroscience. Organized into four teams, students designed robots for wildlife observation and search and rescue. The curriculum integrated theoretical lectures, hands-on training, and practical applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world problem-solving. This approach blended traditional education with innovative, project-based learning tailored to local and ecological challenges.ResultsThe culmination of this initiative was marked by the creation of functional robotic prototypes, underscoring the effectiveness of the interdisciplinary approach. Post-project evaluations revealed marked enhancements in students' proficiency in both sciences and engineering. Furthermore, there was a pronounced strengthening of students' conviction regarding the importance of integrating bioinspired principles into engineering education.DiscussionThe study advocates merging traditional knowledge with modern technological innovation and bioinspiration to enhance learning outcomes. This integrated approach boosts analytical reasoning and scientific skills while also fostering empathy and emotional literacy, preparing students as holistic thinkers and versatile innovators. Combining biology, robotics, and education offers significant benefits, providing insights for educators and policymakers to equip students for future challenges. There is a strong consensus on the value of incorporating biological principles into engineering education, signaling a shift toward innovative, interdisciplinary curricula that enhance technical and broader cognitive skills.

Catalyzing Urban Dynamics: Fostering Information Exchange, Encouraging Innovation, and Facilitating Knowledge Creation in the Macau Peninsula

Catalyzing Urban Dynamics: Fostering Information Exchange, Encouraging Innovation, and Facilitating Knowledge Creation in the Macau Peninsula

Ecofeminism and the Cultural Affinity to Genocidal Capitalism: Theorising Necropolitical Femicide in Contemporary Greece

Resilient necrocapitalism and the zombie genre of representations of current dystopias are persistent in their political purpose in producing changes in the social order to benefit plutocracies around the world. It is through a thanatopolitical lens that we should view the successive losses of life, and this zombie genre has come to represent a dystopia that, for political purposes, is intended to produce changes in societies which have tolerated the violent deaths of women. This article focuses on contemporary Greece and proposes a theoretical framework where femicide is understood as a social phenomenon that reflects a global gendered necropolitical logic which equals genocide. Such theoretical assemblages have to be situated within intersectional imperatives and tacitly as the result of the capitalist terror state performed in an expansive and direct immediate death, exacerbated by the lingering slow social death of the welfare state. The article contends that the scripted hetero-patriarchal social order of the necrocapitalist state poses a unique political threat to societies. With the silence of the complicity of the state, what is necessary is the creation and spread of new political knowledge and new social movements as resilient political tactics of resistance. This article foregrounds an ecofeminist perspective on these issues and considers ways through which new pedagogies of hope can counter the gendered necropolitics of contemporary capitalism in Greece.

Evaluation of the barriers to organizational learning in a port sector company

Competitive advantage is an essential factor for the development and longevity of businesses. It is associated with companies' ability to learn, manage their knowledge, and recognize and accurately interpret opportunities and barriers to learning processes. This work aimed to identify the barriers to organizational learning in a company in the port sector. For this, an instrument was used, such as an interview script composed of 27 questions, grouped by model learning process: Intuition, interpretation, integration and institutionalization (4I) and subgrouped by influencing factors, with semi-structured questions aimed at identifying the barriers to organizational learning present in the company. The results were analyzed based on the recordings of the interviewees' speeches. The main results showed 28 of the 80 barriers listed in the adopted model, highlighting those related to the intuition process, especially those with a personal action factor, revealing opportunities for improvement in actions and mechanisms to promote the creation of knowledge and the generation of innovative ideas.

Citizen Charter as Governance Reform Initiative for Quality Services

The Citizen Charter (CC) is implemented to enhance the capabilities of local government in delivering services to people. It represents the official commitment to providing quality services to the public, and all service recipients need to have clear and concise information about the services and goods being provided. At the heart of the discussion on governance reform and the CC lies the question of whether public institutions foster the creation, dissemination, and processing of knowledge on the CC, which could ultimately lead to improved service delivery quality. Thus, this study examines the role of institutional factors such as procedural transparency and clarity, timely service delivery, and grievance handling systems in municipal service delivery post-implementation of the CC. The philosophical underpinning of this study adopts a pragmatic approach, utilizing a sequential explanatory mixed method. The findings reveal that there is increasing procedural transparency, and timely service delivery is gradually improving. However, the grievance handling system within the municipality still appears to be weak. It is evident from the study that the implementation of the Citizen Charter as a governance reform practice must address issues of reliability, responsiveness, and accuracy (RRA) to ensure quality service delivery (QSD) at the local level.

Inclusive peer review: Reflections on an adapted citizens' jury with people with learning disabilities

AbstractBackgroundInclusive research is widely accepted as an essential part of the process to democratise knowledge creation and dissemination. However, while peer review is an important part of academic publishing, the potential to include people with learning disabilities in this element of the research process has not previously been explored using a deliberative approach.MethodsAccessibility adaptations were made to the citizens' jury approach enabling people with learning disabilities to participate. Sixteen adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities were recruited to participate in the adapted citizens' jury. Jury members took part in capacity‐building workshops to develop their knowledge of research and research processes. Six expert witnesses presented evidence to the citizens' jury and were questioned on aspects of inclusive research, representation, peer review and academic publishing processes. Facilitators supported citizens' jury members to reflect on the evidence presented and to develop recommendations for inclusive peer review.FindingsThe citizens' jury was an effective inclusive research approach in this case. Jurors made recommendations related to the question of inclusive peer review: inclusive reviews should be done by groups rather than individuals; the research under review must be in accessible formats and on relevant topics; reviewers need sufficient time to conduct reviews; and diverse groups of people with learning disabilities should be involved.ConclusionsPeople with learning disabilities appreciate the importance of peer review but do not necessarily want to participate in it. This jury suggested creative approaches to disseminating, reviewing and engaging with research, including building more opportunities for dialogue between researchers and self‐advocates. The adapted citizens' jury was a novel and effective method of supporting deliberation on this topic but other approaches to including the views and experiences of those with more severe learning disabilities should be explored.

The impact of ethical leadership on KM practices and performance

AbstractRecent advancements in leadership research emphasise the influential role of ethical leadership in shaping positive employee behaviour. However, there remains unclear the precise impact of ethical leadership on organisational performance and its interaction with knowledge creation and knowledge networks. Drawing on both the knowledge‐based view and the ethical leadership literature, this study asserts a positive influence of ethical leadership on both organisational performance and knowledge creation. Furthermore, we propose that knowledge creation positively impacts knowledge networks, which, in turn, exert a positive influence on organisational performance. To validate these propositions, we employ structural equation modelling on a dataset comprising 205 Turkish firms. Our study contributes to the (ethical) leadership literature as one of the initial attempts to examine the relationship between ethical leadership and organisational performance while considering the roles of knowledge creation and knowledge networks.

Developing indicators for the social benefits of university-industry collaborations

This paper focuses on the social benefits of university-industry collaborations (UICs) based on the cases of winners of the Industry-Academia Collaboration Prize presented by the UK Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) (2010–2023). The research question, which concerns the social and environmental benefits of UICs, has received little attention in the literature, as it focuses mainly on their economic effects. Taking the framework approach to thematic analysis, a list of thematic indicators, which serve as benchmark criteria for evaluating the social impact of UICs in medical, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, is developed. The use of a case study to identify indicators via this approach is appropriate for generating in-depth insights into the characteristics of UICs that have considerable societal impacts. Knowledge creation and contribution to training and improved skills levels constitute the main social benefits of UICs in the three industries cited above. Our findings have practical and theoretical implications, as they emphasize the importance of UICs in fulfilling a specific function in society, namely, facilitating research and developing skills that make the world a better place.

Macroeconomic Factors and Stock Price Volatility at Nairobi Securities Exchange

The stock price volatility has been a problem in stock markets affecting the stock returns of firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Although some scholars have focused on the issue of high share price volatility, the issue persists and still hinders the development of the market. This study main objective is to determine the effects of macroeconomic factors on volatility of stock prices of stock market in Kenya. The specific objectives are; to establish the effects of inflation on stock prices of stock market in Kenya; to establish the effects of interest rates on volatility of stock prices of stock market in Kenya; and to establish the effects of exchange rates on stock prices of stock market in Kenya. The research was anchored on four theories and two models namely the Arbitrage pricing theory, Modern portfolio theory, information cascade theory, Fisher’s theory, Efficient market hypothesis and present value model. The research applied a causal research design, which followed the positivism philosophy of research and knowledge creation. The study focused on analyzing the effects of macroeconomic factors on volatility of stock prices of the NSE 20 share index in Nairobi Securities Exchange over a period ranging from 2009 to 2021. The design allowed collection of monthly data on the study variables and time series analysis of the hypothesized relationships between independent and dependent variables and conducted both descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis involved generation of central tendency statistics such as mean, minimum and maximum points of the data as well as standard deviations to show the spread of the data from the mean. The inferential statistical analysis utilized in this study was Error Correction Model, guided by the results of cointegration tests. From the descriptive statistical analysis, the study found that between 2009 and 2021, interest rates demonstrated an average of approximately 9.155, inflation averaged around 150.916, foreign exchange rate maintained an average of roughly 94.219, and stock price volatility averaged 0.4%. The Error Correction Model revealed that, interest rates have no significant effect on stock price volatility of NSE 20 share index (β = -0.00034, p.value = 0.805). Similarly, inflation has no significant effect on stock price volatility of NSE 20 share index (β = -0.0000394, p.value = 0.218). However, foreign exchange has negative and significant effect on stock price volatility in Kenya (β = -0.0139, p.value = 0.017). The study concluded that interest rates and inflation have no significant effect on stock price volatility in Kenyan stock market, while foreign exchange has inverse and significant effect on stock price volatility. Thus, the study recommends that market participants, including government, investors, traders, policy makers and financial institutions, should incorporate foreign exchange rate movements into their risk management strategies. Adequate measures and policies such as market circuit breakers and enhanced risk management protocols should be in place to ensure smooth market operations and prevent any disruptions due to changing foreign exchange dynamics

The Impact of Positivity in Multi Business Model Innovation in a World of VUCA – How Can Positive Emotions Stimulate the MBMI Process?

The importance of right speed, effectiveness, efficiency and learning in Multi Business Model Innovation (MBMI) is vital to meet today’s Volatile, Uncertainty, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) challenges to survive as a Business in Business Model EcosystemS (BMES). Coronavirus pandemic, war in Ukraine, volatile global material and resource prices and deliveries, cyberattacks make big external VUCA events to Businesses. VUCA can also come from the inside of the Business as management style change, interventions or a burn down of the Business. How can Businesses under these VUCA conditions still do high quality MBMI? How can MBMI participants and teams in these processes increase their MBMI output? This paper investigates the impact of positive emotions, relatedness and creativity on the outcome of three different MBMI processes in three different Business Model Ecosystems influenced by VUCA. Positivity, relatedness and creativity are hypothesized as components to strengthen the individuals’ search for meaning in VUCA and for their motivation to act in MBMI processes influenced by VUCA. The study is conducted as a mix method research project in the view of MBMI and psychological theory – particularly the concept of positive emotions and relatedness as mental states for learning and knowledge creation. Interviews and observations show that individuals in networks and teams with a mood of positivity strengthen MBMI and the MBMI learning and creation process. Thus, our intention for further research is twofold: Training in positivity in teams can stimulate the courage to make disruptive solutions sufficient for VUCA. Secondly, in searching for the MBMI mindset psychological traits will be studied by the Big Five profile test. This opens for recruitment of participants to optimizing MBMI teams. Main contributions are: • Positive emotions and relatedness strengthen the urge to learn and to create in VUCA – searching for meaning and motivation to act is related to this concept. • Learning and creative processes increase, since the basis of positivity and relatedness in individuals, teams and networks are strengthened. • Innovative outcome seems of a higher quality when based on positive emotions. Research in positive emotions in Business Model Innovation is rare. • Positive emotion is the core concept and by training of positivity, it may strengthen the MBMI processes and the VUCA competences. • The outcomes and solution of the MBMI processes in the case study show mainly incremental and radical MBMI – only one is disruptive.

Evolving information landscape: ICT's influence on societal digitalisation

The establishment of a human-centered, open, and development-oriented information society is a prevailing objective for a significant number of nations worldwide. A key priority among the majority of countries is the construction of an information society that facilitates the creation, collection, access, utilization, and exchange of information and knowledge. The process of society's digitalization plays a vital role in enabling individuals to realize their maximum capabilities, actively contribute to both social and personal development, and ultimately enhance their overall quality of life. The primary objective of this article is to characterize the current intricacies surrounding the development of the information sphere. Furthermore, it seeks to elucidate the theoretical and practical aspects regarding the influence of specific information and communication technologies on the pervasive trend of digitalization within social processes on a global scale. The study employed analytical and bibliographic methods to examine the scientific literature on the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Additionally, comparative, logical, and linguistic methods were utilized to facilitate analysis. Methodological approaches such as abstraction, idealization, deduction, induction, synthesis, information analysis, and systemic and structural methods were employed to study and process data. Furthermore, the authors conducted an online questionnaire survey as a practical means to address significant aspects concerning the development of the information sphere. The study successfully identified the primary theoretical aspects of the digitalization of social processes, focusing on the key issues at hand. Additionally, an examination was conducted to analyze the dynamics of scholars' perspectives concerning crucial aspects of this subject matter.

Orchestrating Good Educational Relationships With(in) Automated Teaching

Automated teaching tends to be underpinned by learning approaches that are personalised and adaptive by nature. This individualistic vision of education shapes our conception of knowledge and how it is created. Here, knowledge becomes objectified in the form of a quantifiable commodity in a commercial market. Consequently, knowledge creation becomes conceptualised as the transmission of this object from automated teacher to student. The human teacher is positioned outside the educational process, often to the point of exclusion. This research moves beyond a vision of automated teaching that is framed by learning approaches, where teaching approaches remain starkly absent. I coded an automated teacher in the form of a Teacherbot — a chatbot that functions as a teacher — to work with a group of Interactive Media students at a UK University. Posthuman critical theory is used to conceptualise knowledge and its creation as a process of relational encounters, rather than a transmissive object. The findings chart the transformations in student understandings around what constitutes knowledge and its creation. The emergent pedagogical encounters that brought about these student transformations are identified through the nature of the teaching relationships: the performance of an obligation of radical hope; the creation of disturbances; and, trust and the pursuit of risk. This paper is significant in its call to bring teaching back to automated teaching systems.

Knowledge Creation Influences the Awareness Attribute of Sustainability Campus Management

The abstract explores the relationship between knowledge creation and its impact on the awareness attribute within the context of sustainability campus management. It delves into how knowledge creation shapes and influences the level of awareness associated with sustainable practices in campus management. The concept of sustainability campus management has become increasingly important in today's organizations and institutions. Effective knowledge management is crucial for the success and sustainability of campus management. The creation of knowledge is essential for developing a culture of knowledge awareness. When individuals within an organization or institution know the importance of knowledge, they are more likely to seek out and share information actively. It can lead to a continuous knowledge creation and sharing cycle, which can benefit the entire organization. The study aims to uncover how the generation and dissemination of knowledge contribute to fostering a heightened consciousness of sustainability objectives among stakeholders. Furthermore, knowledge creation is significant for promoting sustainability in campus management. By creating and sharing knowledge about sustainable practices, institutions can reduce their environmental impact and promote a more sustainable future. The analytical study and article content analysis are used to evaluate. Content analysis is used to analyze the findings and reveal the significance of the knowledge creation influences on the knowledge awareness attribute. By examining the interconnectedness of knowledge creation andawareness within the campus management framework, this research seeks to provide insights that can inform strategies for enhancing sustainable practices and promoting a culture of environmental responsibility within academic institutions.

Simultaneous Discovery–Invention in Corporate R&D: Lessons from the CRISPR Case

AbstractSome companies invest in fundamental research, but many struggle when developing novel in‐house scientific knowledge and integrating it into their new inventions. While the literature advocates revised approaches to better understand this phenomenon, we investigate the processes that lead to Simultaneous Discovery–Invention (SDI). By adopting an abductive process, we propose a model that highlights the mechanisms of SDI. Notably, we reveal that teams must preserve independence in creative exploration during scientific knowledge creation and invention generation while maintaining intensive original knowledge exchange among them. We also demonstrate that anomaly detection and peer validation mechanisms are mandatory for SDI. We evaluate our model with a case study in the food industry: the discovery that CRISPR–Cas9 is an adaptative defense immune system of bacteria and the associated innovations in this industry. Finally, we discuss the insights provided by our model and the implications of our case study.