Innovative Development Research Articles

МЕХАНІЗМ ФОРМУВАННЯ СТРАТЕГІЇ ІННОВАЦІЙНОГО РОЗВИТКУ БУДІВЕЛЬНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ

The article identifies that as of today, Ukraine's construction industry is operating under challenging conditions during the period of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. It was found that in 2022, the construction sector lost its position in the structure of the country's GDP by 1.6%, compared to 2020-2021, where it accounted for 2.8%. It is determined that the share of the construction industry in the GDP throughout the examined period did not exceed 3%, which is significantly lower than the corresponding period in European countries. Additionally, the article examines the mechanism for forming a strategy of innovative development for construction enterprises, which enhances their competitiveness and adaptability to market changes. The key aspects of developing an innovation strategy for construction enterprises are described: improving production efficiency; enhancing the quality and durability of structures; adapting to market conditions; ensuring competitiveness; promoting sustainable development; improving working conditions and safety on-site; attracting investment and business growth. Key steps at the main stages of developing an innovation strategy are proposed, including an analysis of the external and internal environment, the determination of strategic goals, the development of innovative solutions, investment in resources and personnel, as well as strategy monitoring and adaptation. The importance of applying various methods and tools to optimize, increase productivity, and improve enterprise adaptability was emphasized. The proposed approach allows construction companies to enhance production efficiency and achieve sustainable development in the face of modern challenges and technological changes. Keywords: innovations, innovative development, competitiveness, construction enterprise, 3D printing, modular construction.

Building Excellence: How Transformational Leadership Elevates Madrasa Graduate Quality and Prepares Students for Global Competence

This study explores the impact of transformational leadership on the quality of graduates in madrasa education, emphasizing the role of leadership in fostering educational excellence through innovation, empowerment, and holistic development. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the research examines how transformational leadership practices contribute to student engagement, skill enhancement, and overall graduate preparedness for future challenges. Key transformational leadership elements—such as inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, and intellectual stimulation—are analyzed to understand their influence on students' academic and personal growth. Findings indicate that transformational leadership within madrasas not only enhances academic performance but also equips students with essential competencies and values aligned with global demands. This study highlights the importance of strategic leadership in education, offering insights into how madrasas can elevate graduate quality through effective leadership practices.

Designing toys for older adults: Integrating learning theories to address needs

ABSTRACT With advancements in science, technology, and healthcare, senior citizens today face extended retirement periods of 15–35 years. However, many experience challenges such as declining physical and mental functions, which often lead to depression and reduced self-esteem. This study aims to explore the design elements and needs of older adult toys by integrating older adult learning theories to promote successful, healthy, and active aging. Using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, we analyzed expert interviews and applied multivariate statistical techniques, including descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests, to assess the physical, psychological, and lifestyle needs of older adults. Additionally, we examined older adults’ attitudes and behaviors toward toys, leading to the identification of key design criteria and preferences. Based on these insights, we developed guidelines for designing toys that support the aging process and proposed a model to predict future market trends. The findings offer valuable guidance for the toy industry in fostering innovation and sustainable development.

Orchestrating Resources in Green Startups: Learning from Case Studies

This study examines the characteristics of green startups and the progression of their resource utilization patterns during the pandemic emergency, focusing on case studies from the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) of the Kanpur Indian Institute of Technology (IITK). This study explores how these startups overcame lockdown challenges and identified the resources they utilized throughout various development stages. The findings reveal that the green startups in the sample share characteristics of visionary and inventive startups, often lacking formal business education but possessing strong technical skills and social engagement. They rely heavily on human and social resources in the early stages, leveraging their networks and stakeholder support to define and develop their green innovations. The research also highlights the importance of open innovation strategies, particularly in the product development stage, where startups leverage research labs and expertise within the IITK ecosystem. This study increases the literature on green startups and offers practical recommendations for young green entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of operating in familiar industries, building stakeholder networks, and utilizing open innovation strategies for successful green innovation development.

The Center for Health Outcomes in Medicine Scholarship and Service (HOMES): Fostering and Supporting Physician-Initiated Research

Abstract Problem The U.S. physician scholar workforce, currently comprising less than 1.5% of U.S. physicians, continues to decrease, threatening national status as a global biomedical research leader. Academic medical center (AMC) trends away from tenure-track physician faculty appointments toward clinical faculty appointments have contributed to this decrease, but AMCs have limited strategies to equip clinical faculty to conduct research. Infrastructure fostering clinical faculty research may establish new mechanisms for expanding physician scholar workforce and supporting academic goals of clinical faculty. This article presents one such model, the Center for Health Outcomes in Medicine Scholarship and Service (HOMES), from the Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Approach Established in 2019, HOMES provides research infrastructure, support, and mentorship tailored to clinical faculty needs. Multidisciplinary core faculty support research across 5 cores: clinical networks, biostatistics and secondary data, qualitative methods, mixed methods, and research ethics. HOMES services include research consultation, mentorship, microgrants, a training toolkit, and symposia. Outcomes In 4 years, HOMES supported 50 faculty on 99 projects. Forty-five (90%) of these faculty have reported scholarly output, including 127 national presentations, authorship on 41 peer-reviewed articles, and 53 grant submissions. Forty HOMES-supported grant submissions have received funding, and 4 HOMES-supported physicians in training have pursued or plan to pursue AMC research careers. Next Steps HOMES has fostered scholarly productivity among AMC physicians, competitive grant applications, and research focus among physicians in training. As demand for HOMES services increases, HOMES will prioritize projects based on their innovation and research skill development potential. Academic medical centers can apply HOMES lessons through fostering clinical faculty collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams and increasing research training opportunities for residents and fellows. National expansion of funding opportunities dedicated to building biomedical research capacity and expertise among clinical faculty can facilitate sustainable scaling of HOMES-like models.

Study on the Innovative Development Path of Rural Characteristic Sports Events in Ganzi Prefecture under the Background of Culture and Tourism Integration

Under the background of cultural and tourism integration, the development of rural characteristic sports events in Ganzi Prefecture faces new opportunities and challenges. By analyzing the rich culture, natural resources and the current situation of characteristic sports events in Ganzi Prefecture, this paper discusses how to innovate the development of these events in order to realize the deep integration of cultural tourism and rural sports and promote the development of local economy and society. The study finds that Ganzi Prefecture has a broad space for innovation in terms of event branding, integration of events and tourism projects, technological empowerment and community participation. To this end, this paper proposes an innovative path based on the excavation of local cultural resources, branding, digital promotion and industry linkage development, specifically including event branding, exploration of the integration mode of culture and tourism, the application of scientific and technological means, and the improvement of the community participation mechanism.

Governance and Leadership in Advancing Entrepreneurial Universities: Exploring Awareness and Change Dynamics in South Africa

This research explores the role of awareness, as framed by the ADKAR (Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement) change management model, in driving the transformation of South African higher education institutions (HEIs) into Entrepreneurial Universities (EnU). The study focuses on the critical question of whether raising awareness of entrepreneurship among academics can catalyse transformative changes within universities, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and practices across the institution. In the context of South Africa’s socio-economic challenges, such as high unemployment and inequality, entrepreneurial universities are seen as key drivers of innovation and economic development. The research findings underscore that awareness, the foundational step of the ADKAR model, is essential for initiating the entrepreneurial shift within HEIs. Academics who are aware of the importance of entrepreneurship are more likely to engage in activities that promote innovation, student entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration. However, the study also highlights that awareness alone is insufficient for a full institutional transformation. Leadership commitment and active involvement are critical in moving beyond awareness to implement sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives. Without strong leadership that aligns institutional governance structures and policies with entrepreneurial objectives, the entrepreneurial agenda may struggle to gain traction. The research concludes that while raising awareness among academics is a necessary first step, leadership at universities must also be equipped with the skills and understanding to champion entrepreneurship at an institutional level. Comprehensive leadership training, continuous evaluation of entrepreneurial initiatives, and fostering cross-departmental and external collaborations are essential for sustaining momentum towards the full realisation of Entrepreneurial Universities in South Africa. This study contributes to the broader discourse on entrepreneurship in higher education by providing insights into the specific challenges and opportunities facing South African universities as they navigate the path towards becoming entrepreneurial institutions.

Strategies for feeding tilapia in smallholder aquaculture systems: a study of aquaculture feed access and availability in two districts of Northern Province, Zambia

ABSTRACT Aquaculture contributes to agricultural development, economic growth, and poverty reduction initiatives in Zambia. In northern and rural regions of the country, development requires improvements to the management of local and farm-generated inputs. Fish farmers have limited market access and purchasing power, which restricts access to commercial inputs, such as formulated feeds and chemical fertilizers. Instead, farmers adopt integrated-agriculture-aquaculture (IAA) practices, whereby on-farm resources supply essential inputs. Research is limited regarding local systems of resource management, and this hinders development of innovations for improving efficiency. This mixed-methods study explored local patterns of resource utilization. Smallholders (n = 63) participated in surveys and interviews regarding resource management. A series of quantitative analyses, including descriptive statistics, principal component analyses (PCA), and multinomial logistic regression (logit) models, identified relationships between these resources, household livelihood, and system productivity. Qualitative analyses explored farmer perceptions regarding seasonal resource availability. Results suggested that livestock manure, homemade feeds comprising maize and soybean, garden residues, and kitchen wastes were the most frequently selected inputs. Logit models of feeding intensity found that income, proximity to Luwingu Town, experience in aquaculture, and access to extension services were key household resources. High-intensity feeding strategies incorporated commercial feeds, chemical fertilizers, as well as home-made feeds containing a wide diversity of both high- and low-quality ingredients. Low-intensity feeding strategies incorporated only farm waste and termites. Potential innovations that may improve system performance in resource poor contexts are considered and recommendations for additional research are offered.

Sports poverty alleviation: concept and model innovation for the development of Chinese sports towns in the new Era

In recent years, sports-themed towns have emerged as a key component in China's rural revitalization and poverty alleviation strategy, integrating sports, culture, tourism, and health industries to drive regional economic and social development. However, the literature often overlooks their long-term impact on social, cultural, and community development. Research aims to explore the concept of “sports poverty alleviation” and propose a new development model for sports towns in China, focusing on economic growth as well as social and cultural enhancement, public health, community integration. The study employs mixed methods, including documentary analysis and empirical research, to evaluate the effectiveness of various sports town models in poverty alleviation. Findings reveal that while these towns successfully boost short-term economic growth, especially through tourism and events, their sustainability is challenged by homogenization and a lack of competitiveness. Many towns fail to capitalize on local cultural and natural resources, and while they contribute to immediate economic benefits, they often lack long-term employment and integration strategies for local communities. Successful cases like the Mashan model demonstrate how integrating local resources and cultural identity with sports industries can lead to sustainable development and poverty alleviation. The research concludes that a more holistic approach to the development of sports towns in China is needed. Economic benefits should be complemented by a focus on social, cultural, and community development to ensure long-term success. The proposed innovative development models offer practical solutions to enhance the uniqueness and sustainability of sports towns, contributing to China's rural revitalization and poverty alleviation efforts.

Empirical Study on the Impact of New-Quality Productivity on Regional Economic Development in China

New-quality productivity (NQP) reflects the modernization of productivity, characterized by higher technological levels, better quality, and greater efficiency and sustainability. Against the backdrop of technological innovation, NQP plays an increasingly significant role in economic development. Sustained growth of NQP is key to maintaining stable and rapid economic progress. This paper adopts the new-quality productivity index developed by scholar Lu Jiang, Guo Ziang and Wang Yuping, which comprises three dimensions, including innovation capacity, technological research and development, and production efficiency. By using this index, an OLS regression analysis is conducted on the economic development levels of various regions. Through regression analysis, the paper examines the impact of these indicators on regional economic development and provides relevant policy recommendations. The results show with a higher new-quality productivity index tend to have a higher level of economic development. Theoretically, this result further illustrates that new-quality productivity enhances production efficiency through technological innovation and resource optimization, thereby driving economic growth. New-quality productivity not only transcends the traditional factor-driven growth model but also injects stronger innovative momentum and potential for sustainable development into regional economies. On a practical level, improving the level of new-quality productivity can effectively promote the rational allocation of resources, accelerate industrial structure upgrades, and significantly enhance the affluence and vitality of regional economies.

Impacts of policy-driven public procurement: a methodological review

Abstract In this paper, we review recent research on the impact of public procurement with a focus on methods and data. The growing interest in mobilizing procurement for strategic purposes, such as innovation, economic growth, social value, and sustainable development, has brought to light significant knowledge gaps on the impact of public procurement on products, solutions, actors, and markets. Using a comprehensive approach to analyse scholarly understandings of procurement, we find several notions of policy-driven public procurement and identify challenges in distinguishing between strategic and ‘regular’ public procurement. We then provide a critical discussion on data, examining the currently available data sources and highlighting the need for greater data integration and linkage at the firm level to enable the causal identification of innovation and other impacts from participation in procurement. To address these gaps, we propose a set of actions for research and practice.

THEORETICAL BASES OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITY OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS ENTERPRISES

The article discusses the theoretical foundations of investment activity of transport and logistics enterprises, which are key participants in the world economy and play an important role in ensuring the efficiency of supply chains. Investments in this area make it possible to modernize infrastructure, introduce the latest technologies and increase productivity, which in turn affects the growth of markets and economic systems. The article focuses on different definitions of the term "investment" presented by such economists as I. Fisher and J. S. Fisher. M. Keynes, emphasizing the importance of strategic development of enterprises in the context of investment activity. The role of investment in ensuring the smooth functioning of supply chains, including infrastructure development, procurement of new transport, automation and digitalization of management processes, is also considered. The key directions of investment in transport and logistics enterprises are described, including the modernization of the transport fleet, the introduction of information technologies, infrastructure improvement and staff training. It is emphasized that the efficient operation of transport is an important factor for the formation of the country's gross domestic product, the development of international relations and the creation of a favorable economic climate. The article also discusses the problems associated with investment activity in Ukraine in the context of hostilities, as well as the need to develop an effective investment policy that will help attract investment and introduce innovations. Statistical data on the structure of capital investments in the transport sector are provided, which indicates the priority directions of investment activity. Finally, the article emphasizes the importance of introducing innovations and modern information technologies to optimize costs, increase efficiency and competitiveness of transport and logistics enterprises. The authors emphasize the need to create new mechanisms for investment and innovative development that will allow the transport sector to adapt to the challenges of our time and achieve strategic goals in the face of competitive competition.

The essential factors in higher education – Industry collaboration when developing video-supported collaborative learning

The collaboration between higher education (HE) and education technology (EdTech) companies plays a vital role in developing digitallyembedded learning in the contemporary digital era. The partnership between HE and industry is widely recognized as a means to promote innovation. Moreover, it provides advantages to companies striving to fulfill client requirements. The HE-industry collaboration has garnered increasing attention in academic research. However, there is a lack of studies on the actors’ perspectives and on the required processes and other elements for conducting effective HE-EdTech collaboration in developing learning and teaching in HE. This study addresses this research gap by examining the interprofessional collaborative development process involved in the creation of video-supported collaborative learning. The qualitative research examines the factors of successful collaboration between HE and EdTech companies within the knowledge-building ecosystem framework, using ethnographic data. The findings indicate that the establishment of a knowledge-building ecosystem for the development of digitally-embedded learning in based on collaboration between key actors: teachers, teacher educators, EdTech companies, HE institutions, and students, the end-users and ultimate beneficiaries. The collaboration is manifested in open innovation, practice-based research, and research-based service development processes, and relies on goal setting, continuous dialogue, reflective assessment, commitment, and trust as key elements.

Improving the Quality of Education With School-Based Management: Challenges and Opportunities

School-based management has emerged as a decentralized approach to improving the quality of education. This article explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing school-based management to enhance the quality of education. This research uses a literature review approach with data collection techniques through documentation studies, namely collecting, reading, noting, and processing relevant literature. The research findings identified vital challenges such as lack of understanding, limited resources, resistance to Change, and lack of community participation. However, school-based management also offers significant opportunities, such as program adjustments to local needs, innovative curriculum development, increased stakeholder engagement, more efficient resource management, and enhanced accountability and transparency. These findings are compared with previous research to provide new insights and a broader perspective. In conclusion, the effective implementation of school-based management requires comprehensive and sustainable efforts, including enhancing understanding, providing adequate resources, community involvement, and applying transparent and accountable management practices.

DIGITAL PLATFORMS AS A CONDITION FOR INCREASING INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN THE EU

The purpose of the study is to consider the potential of digital platforms as an environment for the formation of new types of relationships to promote the development of innovation and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the EU. The main goal of digitalization, as defined in the normative documents of the European Commission, is to improve the use of the potential of information and communication technologies to promote innovation, support economic development and stimulate scientific and technological progress in general, and ultimately contribute to the formation of “smart”, sustainable and inclusive growth of the region’s economy A set of important measures is already being implemented and developed. Among them, the creation of a single digital market, which is considered as a primary goal of the European Commission strategy to ensure guaranteed access to online activities for citizens and businesses in a fair competitive environmen. Measures are being taken to reduce the cost of intercountry shipping of goods purchased online, the prices of which are 3-5 times higher than those for transactions carried out within individual countries. In order to enable the digital transformation of European industry and services, particular attention will be paid to the development of cross-sector, integrated digital platforms and large-scale pilot platforms for experimentation and co-creation with users. We define a digital platform as an organisation that offers digital services facilitating interactions between two or more different but interdependent groups of users (suppliers and individuals) via the Internet and that generate network effects. The following are characteristics of a systemically important digital platform: operating in a majority of EU countries; having significant influence on the internal market, namely the annual turnover of a group of companies; the ability to connect a large number of users with a large number of suppliers of goods (services), namely more than 45 million monthly active users located in the EU, or more than 10,000 commercial users located in the EU in the last financial year); having established economic power and stable income from intermediary services provided in the EU. In the presence of indirect network effects, the volume of demand for the platform's services will depend, among other things, on the price level and the economic model of the ecosystem. Also, when developing the EU draft law on digital markets, the European Commission, while formulating the characteristics of digital ecosystems (large digital platforms), noted the importance of having a plurality of digital services. The concept of a digital ecosystem should not include digital platforms with a single service. The digital nature of the ecosystem allows it to quickly introduce new functions and integrate data across multiple unrelated business lines and markets. These factors allow the ecosystem to avoid the traditional costs associated with rapid business expansion, both vertically (by using its services in new markets) and horizontally (by expanding the “range” of services). The digital platform uses information about the sales of suppliers on its platform to research the market and develop its own line of competing products. In this regard, the company can be accused of promoting its own products in this way. These features of the functioning of digital platforms determine the need to revise the criteria for compliance with the principles of competition. As a result of processing the user habits of citizens, the ecosystem issues a personalized offer. The consequence of this may be price discrimination, when some customers are offered more expensive goods than others, depending on their purchasing power. In this regard, it is proposed to oblige platforms to disclose the principles of such pricing. Disclosure requirements and pricing transparency are effective mechanisms for regulating the existing problem, since they increase consumer awareness, facilitate price comparison and prevent consumers from being misled. However, experts note that disclosure of pricing rules can weaken competition in the market and increase the overall price level. This measure can also lead to a lag in the development of recommendation services in the global market, a violation of commercial secrets, additional costs and a slowdown in the development of digital platforms.

Teachers’ Mixed Implementation of Mindset Mathematics Practices During and After a Novel Approach to Teacher Learning

Supporting teachers to transfer their learnings from innovative professional development settings to the classroom is challenging. In this paper, we investigate a novel approach to teacher learning, in which teachers from seven US districts taught in a mathematics summer camp using a research-based curriculum centered on student reasoning and mindset messages. We examined the practices teachers did and did not implement in their camp and school-year classrooms, as well as the possible reasons for the greater or lesser changes in practice. Through analysis of classroom video, teacher artifacts, and teacher interviews, we found that teachers implemented several important practices in both camp and school-year classrooms, namely posing open tasks, giving students ample time to collaborate, and asking questions that pushed students to reason. Interview analysis revealed that the act of centering students’ reasoning and witnessing their subsequent engagement seemed to motivate teacher uptake of these practices. At the same time, however, teachers less frequently integrated mindset messaging directly into their teaching and gave space for the exploration of students’ mistakes and struggles. These findings suggest implications for innovative professional development efforts outside of the school year, as well as incremental approaches.

Examining Consumer Purchase Intentions in China Through Entrepreneurial Endorsement and Corporate Social Responsibility Marketing

This article explores the synergistic relationship between corporate social responsibility initiatives and marketing strategies within enterprises, highlighting their innovative development. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the study investigates how corporate social responsibility marketing influences consumer purchase intentions. It classifies corporate social responsibility marketing activities into three dimensions: (1) social welfare, (2) environmental protection, and (3) consumer rights advocacy. The research confirms the moderating influence of entrepreneurial endorsement on the relationship between corporate social responsibility marketing and consumer perception. Furthermore, it identifies consumer perception as a mediating factor between corporate social responsibility marketing efforts and consumer purchase intentions. This study contributes to the expansion of marketing research by addressing theoretical, practical, and methodological aspects of the impact of corporate social responsibility marketing on consumer behavior.

Current Models of Innovation and Market Strategies in Pharmaceutical Development: A Comprehensive Review

This paper examines innovative models and market strategies in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting how these innovations shape drug development, market dynamics, and public health outcomes. Pharmaceutical innovation spans product enhancements, process efficiencies, and organizational and marketing transformations, all aimed at improving patient outcomes and healthcare access. The methodology explored comprehensive literature review, focusing on recent developments in pharmaceutical innovation, drug marketing practices, and regulatory frameworks. Primary sources include scholarly articles from Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Scopus, and Web of Science, as well as industry reports and case studies from leading pharmaceutical firms. Key strategies explored include product and process innovations that make medications more effective and accessible, as well as open innovation models, which promote collaboration and cost-sharing in research. The review underscores the ethical and regulatory complexities of the industry, from patient-centered marketing to the rise of biosimilars. Future directions in pharmaceutical innovation, such as artificial intelligence and precision medicine, are presented as transformative tools for advancing personalized healthcare. These advancements reflect the sector's ongoing response to regulatory demands, economic pressures, and global health challenges, positioning the pharmaceutical industry as a crucial driver of public health and economic sustainability.

A Fuzzy Logic Approach to Enhance GPS Accuracy for Blood Cooler Box Tracking

An innovative technological development, the position tracking system uses latitude and longitude coordinates to determine the GPS's location. The covid-19 pandemic has caused the demand for cool box delivery for convalescent blood plasma to increase significantly. The obstacle in the field is the hospital's position and patient rooms far from the reach convalescent donors, so they require a cool box for delivery. The problem is tracking the cool box accurately and precisely so that it can be monitored by the hospital properly. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the accuracy of the GPS position in the cool box by using fuzzy logic algorithms The Ublox NEO-6M is one GPS module that can be utilized for navigation. This module uses UART connection using the NMEA 0183 protocol and has an accuracy level of around 2.5 meters to 10 meters. In this research, validation of the accuracy of the GPS coordinate position was carried out on a Blood Cool Box device which was designed using the fuzzy logic method. The Sugeno method fuzzy logic algorithm is used to validate the accuracy of GPS coordinate positions based on latitude and longitude obtained from the GPS sensor module. The test results show a Mean Absolute Percent Error (MAPE) value of 21.66% which can be concluded that the Sugeno fuzzy logic method algorithm has forecasting model capabilities that are suitable for use as a validation method for testing GPS position coordinates.

Exploration and Practice on the Construction of Engineering Training Centers in Applied Undergraduate Universities

Based on the exploration of the reform and development practice of the Engineering Training Center, with the reform of talent cultivation concept as the core, the upgrading of teaching system and the drive of entrepreneurship education as the path, and the innovation and entrepreneurship education platform and entrepreneurship competition as the starting point, the focus is on cultivating students' self-learning ability, practical hands-on ability, innovative development ability, and ability to solve complex engineering problems, achieving the transformation of knowledge into ability. The practical results have shown that the Engineering Training Center has achieved significant results in cultivating students' innovation, practical skills, abilities, and engineering qualities.