Dimensions Of Innovation Research Articles

Multidimensional spatial inequality in China and its relationship with economic growth

Spatial inequality erodes social cohesion and political stability, impacting global sustainable development and human well-being. This study examines spatial inequality in China across economic, social, environmental, infrastructural, and innovation dimensions, exploring how these inequalities evolve with economic development. Drawing on the Sustainable Development Goals and Chinese planning goals, we selected 13 indicators pertinent to human well-being. We employed the population-weighted coefficient of variation, Gini coefficient, and Moran’s I to assess spatial inequalities and analyzed their relationship with economic growth. The findings reveal that China currently exhibits the highest spatial inequality in innovation and the lowest in the social dimension. Since 1990, most indicators have trended towards decreasing spatial inequality, except for unemployment rates and carbon emissions, which have increased. The economic and innovation gap between the eastern coastal regions and the central and western regions has widened, whereas disparities in housing, healthcare, roads, and digitalization have narrowed. China’s experience demonstrates that Williamson’s inverted U-shaped hypothesis extends beyond the economic domain to encompass education, healthcare, infrastructure, and digitalization, providing policy insights for addressing regional inequalities in China in the post-pandemic era.

Efficiency of small business: the case of Nigeria

The concept of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) has been widely discussed through previous studies in entrepreneurship, so it can be considered as one of the main topics in this field, and the most commonly used measure of entrepreneurial behaviour. The main objectives of the study were to determine the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on small and medium sized enterprises and also to examine the effect of innovative performance on EO. The study population refers to selected SMEs that were registered with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in Ogun State, Nigeria. The primary data was generated through the field survey using structured questionnaire as a major research instrument. Taro Yamani scientific formula was adopted to determine the sample size. Correlation statistical analytical, Pearson Product Moment correlation Coefficient method and content validity method was applied. The study used Analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation efficiency, and regression analysis for this study. The research found that there is a significant effect of entrepreneurial orientation on small and medium sized enterprises performance in Nigeria. Moreover, the results of the study indicated that EO affects innovative performance. The study recommends that small and medium sized enterprises should embrace the entrepreneurial orientation dimensions of autonomy, pro-activeness, risk taking, competitive aggressiveness and innovativeness to increase business performance and SMEs operators should adopt autonomy by encouraging employees to be autonomous and be free to take initiative for the best interest of the organization and use periodic appraisal to monitor them.

Digital transformation influence on organisational resilience through organisational learning and innovation

This study investigates the substantial influence of digital transformation (DT) on enhancing organisational resilience by examining the contributions of organisational learning and innovation—dimensions frequently overlooked in prior research. By addressing this gap, the study not only empirically validates these associations, but also conducts a rigorous examination using a sample of 376 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Andalusia region of Spain, selected through purposive sampling to include 259 respondents. The findings from regression analysis reveal how digital technologies facilitate organisational learning and innovation, thereby augmenting the resilience of SMEs. Empirical evidence indicates that these technologies enhance SMEs' learning capacity and stimulate innovation, ultimately improving their adaptability. This increased flexibility enables SMEs to respond adeptly to market fluctuations and capitalise on emerging opportunities.

Branding, Artificial Intelligence, dan Tradisi Berdesa dalam Membangun Kinerja Inovasi BUMDesa

The purpose of this PkM is to empower partners in terms of law, management and technology, the focus of community service is to build an innovative spirit to support brand implementation, the community service team created a company profile website as well as e-commerce bumdeskadumaneuh.com, registered a trademark, while Artificial Intelligence is used to build an innovative creative spirit, which supports brand implementation, which ultimately supports measurable innovation performance from the dimensions of managerial innovation, process and product. Strengthening Village Traditions has an impact on the resilience and sustainability of BUMDesa, so innovation based on village inclusivity supported by the application of AI, branding optimization based on trademark ownership, is expected to be able to boost the commercialization of BUMdesa Kadumaneuh products. This PkM activity has been carried out using training and counseling methods as well as assistance in law, IT, and marketing management. Partner knowledge has also increased by an average of above 30%, and legal, management and technology problems have been resolved well. The outputs achieved are the availability of a web company profile along with e-commerce https//bumdeskadumaneuh.com and AI access to support product and service innovation, the registration of the trademarks "Nah&Neh" and "du Maneuh" for pandan mat and Emping Mlinjo producers, improving managerial quality and efficiency, increasing BUMDesa performance, and increasing the empowerment of partner services in the commercialization of micro-business products

Managing sustainability-oriented innovation in services: proposal of a scale for the future of hotel companies and travel agencies

PurposeThe concept of Sustainability-Oriented Service Innovation (SOSI) has been recently suggested from a conceptual reflection approach in an attempt to integrate innovation and sustainability in services, being an emerging field of innovation in services. This study aims to propose a scale to measure Sustainability-Oriented Service Innovation from the perspective of the company. Because the whole is different from the sum of its different parts, we need to better understand the synergy between sustainability and innovation for the future of tourism companies.Design/methodology/approachUpon a literature review, we propose a scale and explore its dimensionality with data from 268 to 256 Spanish hotel and travel agency managers, respectively. The dimensionality of the scale for measuring Sustainability-Oriented Service Innovation is similar in hotels and travel agencies.FindingsFive factors emerge from the principal component analyses carried out: two dimensions referred to technological and non-technological innovation, respectively, and three dimensions labelled as economic, social and environmental sustainability.Practical implicationsTo guide managers towards their operations, the proposed scale is expected to inspire models to assess the impact of SOSI practices in such a highly competitive industry and to identify the most influencing dimensions on the future performance of the tourism company.Originality/valueTo the best of our knowledge, no scale has been presented so far that brings together the dimensions of technological and non-technological innovation, as well as sustainability from a Triple Bottom Line approach.

Governmental Policies and Sustainable Outcomes in EU: How Innovations Change the Game?

Environmental degradation is one of the main challenges in today's world. Impact on the environment can be reduced through the introduction of clean and more efficient technologies. And innovation plays a crucial role in this process by replacing old equipment and methods. There are different ways how researchers understand sustainable innovations and sustainable innovation ecosystems. The terms "sustainable" and "sustainable development" have become very widely used in recent years. Sustainability is crucially important for the development of regions and national economies. Existing literature on the topic of sustainable innovation ecosystems includes vague and ambiguous definitions of sustainable innovation, as well as ways to measure it. A number of studies analyse the impact of different factors on conventional innovations and eco-innovations. However, not enough research has been done on the effects of innovations on all three dimensions of sustainable innovations, which are economic, environmental, and social. The aim of the article is to define whether governmental policies that promote innovation and sustainable development lead to environmental, social, and economic improvements in the EU countries. Our study uses the Eurostat data for 27 European Union countries. The literature review will include studies on sustainable innovation ecosystems. In the second chapter, we will describe the sustainable innovation ecosystems and ways to measure the sustainable outcomes of innovations. We study sustainable innovation ecosystems on a national level. We use partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to determine the influence of governmental policies on sustainable outcomes, with product and process innovation as mediating variables. Under sustainable outcomes, we mean the economic, social, and environmental improvements on a national scale. The analysis is based on applying a quantitative method with empirical data using SmartPLS software. The results demonstrated a significant direct impact of governmental policies on innovation, as well as on environmental and social outcomes. However, they showed no indirect impacts connected to innovations. The results contribute to the current state of knowledge on sustainable innovation ecosystems and give policymakers valuable insights on factors that influence such ecosystems.

Academic Entrepreneurship Overview: New Program Development Using Entrepreneurship Principles

This paper examines human dimensions of innovation within the context of complex problem solving and solution generation. We review theories and methodologies used in entrepreneurship, identifying similarities and implications. In an illustrative case study, we describe process used to launch a new academic program in a university. Program faculty used frameworks, perspectives, and analysis that are fundamental to entrepreneurship with the goal of launching an academic program in response to local industry requests. We conclude with a discussion of implications for research and practice.

Improving flexural response of rubberized RC beams with multi-dimensional sustainable approaches

This research presents a sustainable solution to waste tire disposal and raw material depletion by incorporating recycled rubber into concrete mixtures. To mitigate the reduction in mechanical properties, a novel slag pretreatment of rubber particles with controlled temperature is proposed. The study also investigates the effects of pouring concrete in layers with rubberized concrete (RuC) in tension side and normal concrete in compression side, as well as evaluating the use of GFRP compared to conventional steel, thereby introducing multiple innovative dimensions to enhance structural performance. The experimental study included a total of 27 specimens, consisting of normal concrete, untreated rubberized concrete, and treated rubberized concrete mixtures with 15 % rubber content. The study investigated both compression and tension mechanical properties of the concrete mixtures and assessed the flexural response of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Parameters explored included rubber treatment, utilization of steel and GFRP as tensile reinforcement, and layered concrete pouring. Subsequently, a numerical study was conducted to address the impact of reinforcement ratio and layer depth on the behavior of slag-treated rubberized RC beams. The findings reveal a significant recovery of concrete compressive strength by 23 %, along with a 28 % enhancement in toughness and a 17 % increase in splitting tensile strength attributed to the application of slag treatment to rubberized concrete. The effect of rubber treatment was more pronounced in GFRP RC beams, as they showed similar load capacity as normal concrete. Furthermore, utilizing layered concrete beams with a 67 % depth of slag-treated RuC showed a comparable load capacity to normal RC beams, demonstrating only a 1 % reduction for steel-reinforced beams and a 2.4 % improvement for GFRP-reinforced beams. Notably, the numerical model emphasized this outcome and suggested that increasing the layer depth to 72 % of slag-treated depth displayed better performance.

Pengaruh Inovasi Produk terhadap Keunggulan Bersaing: Studi Kasus Toko Sinar Abadi Mutiara, Kota Mataram

Indonesia is the fifth largest pearl exporting country in the world. One of the locations in Indonesia that produces pearls is the island of Lombok, which is already famous for the beauty of its pearls that attract the interest of the global export market. The pearl handicraft industry in Lombok, such as Toko Sinar Abadi Mutiara, is faced with a problem in the form of increased competition reinforced by the large number of physical and online stores selling pearl handicrafts with the presence of the MotoGP circuit in Mandalika. Despite the increased competition, the store has not utilized the e-commerce platform and has not fully adapted in terms of product innovation to changing consumer preferences, characterized by the release of new products only at the end of the year. The purpose of this study is to analyze how much influence product innovation simultaneously and the dimensions of product innovation on competitive advantage at Toko Sinar Abadi Mutiara. The quantitative approach was used in this study with questionnaires distributed through Google Form as a primary data source and analyzed using IBM SPSS 23 software. The results of this study indicate that product innovation simultaneously and the 4 dimensions of product innovation have a positive influence on competitive advantage at Toko Sinar Abadi Mutiara, Mataram City.

Planned Internationalization Level and Founder Attitudes Towards Venture Strategy

Although the behavioral differences of firms that internationalize rapidly from birth (born globals) are well documented, the effects of early internationalization on new venture strategy remains largely unexplored. Using a large sample of nascent entrepreneurs, we explore the relationship between internationalization level and founder emphasis on four key dimensions of business strategy (i.e., price, product scope (i.e., niche/focus), differentiation, and innovation). Our finding of support for a non-linear (inverted-U) relationship between internationalization level and strategy suggests that strategy differences between born globals and domestic firms decrease at higher levels of intended internationalization.

European Commission’s Draft Regulation on SEPs: An IP Finance Assessment

Abstract The European Commission’s proposed Draft Regulation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) aims to overhaul the landscape of SEP licensing, addressing transparency deficits and fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms amidst the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) market. Emphasizing concerns over hold-up risks, the Draft Regulation introduces mandatory essentiality checks and structured FRAND determinations to mitigate opportunistic behaviours among SEP holders. However, the practical implementation of these measures poses challenges, including the accuracy of essentiality assessments and the potential for increased transaction costs. Moreover, the Draft Regulation fails to consider the financial dimension of technological innovation, namely the potential of SEPs to function as valuable financial assets. By undermining the economic value of SEPs in terms of enforcement and monetisation, there is a risk of watering down their potential to serve as valuable financial collateral and therefore to help innovators access debt financing.

Implementation of Social Media Efforts to Increase Sales at PT. Fertilizer Sriwidjaja Palembang

This research delves into the assessment of social media implementation at PT Fertilizer Sriwidjaja Palembang, with a specific focus on the TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube platforms. The study aims to discern the influence of these platforms on brand awareness, product sales, and consumer behavior. Utilizing interviews, observations, and qualitative data analysis, the findings reveal that TikTok plays a substantial role in elevating both brand awareness and sales. Meanwhile, Instagram emerges as an effective platform for comprehensive product introduction, and YouTube introduces an innovative dimension through the creation of compelling content. This study sheds light on the multifaceted impact of social media platforms on various aspects of business at PT Fertilizer Sriwidjaja Palembang.

Linking Green Innovation and Business Sustainability: The Mediating Role of Strategic Thinking

Our planet’s growth, progress, and prosperity can be facilitated through innovation, knowledge, and thinking, and such facilitators may also assist in reversing the damage our planet has been experiencing throughout the years. The article determines the relationship between managerial innovation, process innovation, product innovation, and business sustainability among large manufacturing firms in Malaysia with mediating effect of strategic thinking. After extant literature, a research model was developed to examine the formulated study hypotheses, tested on data obtained from 208 large Malaysian manufacturing firms using partial least square-structural equation modeling. The findings showed that the two dimensions of green innovation significantly affected the business sustainability of large manufacturing firms but not green process innovation. Also, green managerial innovation significantly affected strategic thinking but not green process innovation and green product innovation. Strategic thinking also significantly affected business sustainability and fully mediated the green process innovation dimension GPCI but had no mediating effect on green managerial innovation and green product innovation. These results are expected to enlighten researchers and managers of large manufacturing firms concerning the topic under discussion. In addition, this article will assist academicians to understand the influence of managerial innovation, process innovation, product innovation, and business sustainability among large manufacturing firms in Malaysia.

Open innovation in the tourism field: A systematic literature review

Open innovation shapes how organizations innovate and compete, particularly in the dynamic tourism sector. Despite its potential, the theoretical framework for open innovation in tourism is still developing, and there is a need for further understanding of its applications in the tourism sector. This research aims to define the dimensions of open innovation in tourism to understand how these practices can be tailored to meet the sector's unique challenges. Through a systematic literature review of 17 articles from Scopus and Web of Science databases (2016–2023), the study confirms the critical role of open innovation in enhancing tourism competitiveness by enabling adaptation to market changes. Key findings include the importance of collaboration and co-creation among tourism industry stakeholders, which is crucial due to the sector's constant evolution driven by consumer preferences, technological advancements, and competition. Thirteen of the reviewed studies emphasize this aspect, while others highlight the role of digital technologies in modernizing and improving tourism processes, thereby creating innovative services for digitally connected consumers. Additionally, fostering an innovation culture and sustainability is essential for integrating innovative practices that consider future environmental and societal impacts. The research identifies four dimensions of open innovation crucial for tourism: digital technologies, collaboration and co-creation, innovation culture, and sustainability. These dimensions help guide strategies for developing competitive and memorable tourist experiences. The study underscores the complexity and relevance of open innovation as a strategy for tourism development, with the identified themes paving the way for innovation and sustainable success in the sector.

BUILDING A BRIDGE BETWEEN “EQUITY AND INGENUITY”: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF ORGANISATIONAL JUSTICE AND INNOVATION AND FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

Innovation is a pivotal driver of competitive advantage and overall organisational success. Despite an extensive body of literature exploring the link between organisational justice (OJ) and innovation, a comprehensive synthesis regarding whether fair treatment within the workplace fosters innovation is notably lacking. This systematic review elucidates a predominantly positive correlation between OJ and various dimensions of innovation, although in some instances suggesting a neutral relationship between the two constructs. Furthermore, the research highlights knowledge sharing as a prominent intermediary variable among scholars. The study contributes significantly by demystifying the nuances of the relationship between OJ and innovation. Second, it introduces a categorisation of OJ and innovation subconstructs and identifies emergent concepts based on cluster analysis. Third, it presents a comprehensive conceptual model linking OJ, innovation, and several variables. Finally, the study offers seven theoretical research directions aimed at deepening our understanding of this topic.

Exploring the Impacts of Green Supply Chain Integration and Ambidextrous Green Innovation on the Financial Performance of China’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Enterprises

This study focuses on the factors affecting the financial performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises. Based on dynamic capability theory and ambidextrous innovation theory, this study adopts the Resource–Behavior–Performance framework to investigate how green supply chain integration (GSCI) and ambidextrous green innovation affect financial performance. The proposed hypotheses were tested through structural equation modeling using data from 400 China’s pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises. The results indicate that the various dimensions of GSCI and ambidextrous green innovation yield distinct outcomes. Among the three dimensions of GSCI, only green supplier integration and green customer integration significantly impact financial performance directly, unlike green internal integration. Among the two dimensions of ambidextrous green innovation, only exploitative green innovation significantly influences financial performance, acting as a mediator between the GSCI dimensions and financial performance, while exploratory green innovation does not. The main advantages of this study include considering the connotation and value of GSCI from a green dynamic capability perspective, as well as the effects of exploratory and exploitative green innovation as intermediary behaviors while simultaneously considering the performance effects of GSCI and ambidextrous green innovation. This study offers novel academic insights and practical guidelines for pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises to integrate GSCI and ambidextrous green innovation, with the aim of achieving better financial performance in their sustainable development efforts.

Unpacking the knowledge dimensions of digital innovation: implications for accountability in public and private sectors during extraordinary times

Unpacking the knowledge dimensions of digital innovation: implications for accountability in public and private sectors during extraordinary times

Service Innovation And Marketing Performance Of Eatery Firms In Port Harcourt, Rivers State

The study delved into the correlation between service innovation and marketing performance within eateries in Port Harcourt. A descriptive survey design was employed, targeting 121 eateries registered with the Rivers State Ministry of Commerce and Industry as of May 2023. With a sample size of 90 respondents determined using Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) Table, 80 completed questionnaires were used for analysis after achieving an 89% response rate. Utilizing SPSS Version 2.2.0, Spearman Rank Order Correlation was employed to test the hypotheses. The results indicated a noteworthy relationship between service innovation dimensions and various marketing performance measures among eateries in Port Harcourt. The study concluded that the relationship between service innovation and marketing performance is noteworthy, suggesting that eateries in Port Harcourt integrate new service concepts and delivery methods to enhance customer retention and repeat purchases. Furthermore, the study recommends providing effective training to employees for managing new customer relationships.

Unveiling the path to green innovation: the interplay of green learning orientation, knowledge management capability and manufacturing firm’s capability to orchestrate resources

Purpose Amidst the increasing global emphasis on environmental sustainability, manufacturing firms seek to integrate eco-conscious practices into their innovation processes. This study aims to explore the intricate relationships between green learning orientation (GLO), knowledge management capability (KMC), resource orchestration capability (ROC) and two dimensions of green innovation (GI): green product innovation (GPDI) and green process innovation. Design/methodology/approach Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and moderated mediation techniques were used to investigate the relationships among the constructs using data gathered from a survey of 167 manufacturing firms in the United Arab Emirates. Findings This study indicates that GLO significantly influences GPDI and green process innovation. Although KMC mediates the relationship between GLO and process innovation, it does not mediate the GPDI relationship. Moreover, ROC significantly strengthens the links between GLO, KMC and both the aspects of GI. Practical implications This study emphasises the importance of fostering a green learning culture and integrating it into product development without complex knowledge management systems. This study also highlighted the role of effective resource allocation in maximising environmental learning benefits for sustainable innovation. Organisations can achieve environmental progress by integrating green knowledge into product and process development and by investing in sustainable practices. Originality/value By examining various mechanisms involving moderation and mediation, this study has made a notable contribution to advancing the field of knowledge-based view theory. This study also offers enhanced insights into the interconnections among GLO, knowledge management capability, ROC and a firm’s capacity for GI.

The Influence of Social Networks on the Formation of Modern Culture and its Relationship with Philosophy

The purpose of the research is to highlight the role of social media in the dynamic processes of modern culture development. Socio-cultural progress requires effective tools that will ensure the involvement of individual and social potential. Therefore, the article aims to position social media in the paradigm of the information and digital society. The research methodology is focused on the analysis of scientific works that interpret the content and format of information and communication activity of social media resources. The synergistic approach involves the formation of relevant algorithms for broadcasting social relations based on the interaction between different institutions and correlated with philosophical and ideological guidelines. The results of the study identify a number of information and communication dimensions that define worldview and mental meanings and form practice-oriented models of engaging society in synergistic interaction through social media resources. Among the key dimensions of the functioning of social networks in the information society system are: information, technology, dynamism, flexibility, creativity, heuristics, innovation. A promising area of research into the role of social networks in the context of actualising the philosophical and synergistic discourse is the problem of public self-organisation - the integrity of the approach to understanding social activity. Thus, social networks play an important role in the implementation of the principles of functioning of the social order (local or large-scale), providing the information and communication component of social activity. At the same time, social networks are actually becoming platforms where not only certain principles or elements of social development are presented, but also where discussion activity, debate and identification of the specifics of their implementation are formed. The problem of risks associated with the use of the potential of social communication, namely, responsibility, information security, and compliance with the norms of information culture, remains a matter of debate. Philosophy has historically fulfilled the mission of reconciling innovative dimensions with the fundamental dimensions of social activity, so the mental perception of the status of social networks is no less important than their functional potential.