Drivers Of Innovation Research Articles

A Recent Systematic Review of Key Factors Influencing Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions

Entrepreneurial intentions (EI) among students are essential drivers of innovation, self-employment, and economic growth in contemporary societies. This systematic review synthesizes recent studies to identify and categorize the key factors influencing EI into cognitive (e.g., attitudes, perceived behavioral control), personality (e.g., resilience, self-efficacy), social (e.g., peer influence, family support), educational (e.g., curriculum design, practical exposure), and contextual (e.g., funding availability, economic conditions) domains. Cognitive factors, such as positive attitudes toward entrepreneurship and high perceived feasibility, emerged as consistent predictors. Personality traits, including resilience and self-efficacy, were found to strengthen students’ entrepreneurial mindsets, while social support networks often served as critical enablers of entrepreneurial aspirations. Educational factors, particularly the integration of experiential learning and entrepreneurial curricula, were highlighted for their potential to bridge theory and practice. However, significant gaps remain, including a misalignment between entrepreneurial education and real-world industry demands, inadequate practical training opportunities, and persistent barriers to accessing funding and mentorship. Contextual challenges such as economic uncertainties further impede students’ transition from intention to entrepreneurial action. Emerging trends, such as the incorporation of psychological capital and digital entrepreneurship, underscore the dynamic evolution of entrepreneurial education and research. This review concludes by providing actionable recommendations for higher education institutions to enhance entrepreneurial ecosystems, foster innovation, and equip students with the skills and resources needed to transform entrepreneurial intentions into tangible outcomes. By addressing existing gaps, this work aims to contribute to the development of more effective strategies for cultivating entrepreneurship in the next generation.

MEMBANGUN LEMBAGA DAKWAH YANG INNOVATIF DI ERA DISRUPTIF

The development of innovative da'wah institutions is increasingly important in addressing the dynamics of social change in the disruptive era. This study aims to explore innovative strategies within da'wah institutions, focusing on clear vision and mission, the utilization of digital technology, and da'wah methods that are responsive to cultural diversity. In the context of Indonesia, which is rich in religious, cultural, and linguistic diversity, da'wah institutions face the challenge of avoiding conflict and fostering social harmony. The research method employed is descriptive qualitative through literature study, encompassing the analysis of literature from primary and secondary sources. The data collected are analyzed to identify key elements that support the effectiveness of da'wah. The results indicate that a strong vision serves as a driver for innovation, while digital technology facilitates broader message dissemination. Additionally, multicultural approaches and creative content have proven effective in reaching diverse audiences. These findings provide guidelines for da'wah institutions to enhance their relevance and effectiveness in spreading religious values within a complex society.

Cellular variability as a driver for bioprocess innovation and optimization

Cellular variability as a driver for bioprocess innovation and optimization

The Impact of Green Inclusive Leadership on Green Innovation in Chinese SMEs: The Mediating Roles of Green Knowledge Sharing and Green Organizational Identity

The growing urgency of climate change underscores the need for enhanced green management practices across organizations, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of economic development. Green inclusive leadership (GIL) is defined as a leadership approach that emphasizes inclusivity, openness, and support for employees’ green ideas and contributions, fostering alignment with organizational environmental objectives. This study examines the influence of GIL on green knowledge sharing (GKS), green organizational identity (GOI), and green innovation (GI) within diverse Chinese industries, including manufacturing, services, media, and IT. Using data from 625 valid survey responses collected from 700 predominantly young, educated employees, this research demonstrates that GIL has a direct positive impact on GKS, GOI, and GI. The findings further reveal that GKS and GOI significantly contribute to GI, highlighting their roles as critical drivers of green innovation. Additionally, GKS and GOI partially mediate the relationship between GIL and GI, providing insights into how GIL promotes sustainable practices and innovation. This study underscores the importance of leadership and collaborative organizational practices in fostering a green-oriented organizational climate, supporting adopting green business models essential for competitive and resilient enterprises in a sustainable economy.

External driver of corporate green innovation: Does customer environmental concern matter?

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the impact of customers' environmental concern on corporate green innovation and its underlying mechanisms.Design/methodology/approachThis study empirically examines the impact of customer environmental concern on corporate green innovation using 967 company-customer-year observations of Chinese A-share listed companies over the period 2012–2022.FindingsThe empirical results show that customer environmental concern significantly enhances corporate green innovation. Furthermore, executive environmental awareness and research and development (R&D) investment play a partial mediating role in this relationship. The heterogeneity analysis reveals that state-owned customers, customers located in the same province with the corporate and the intellectual property model cities contribute to strengthening this relationship. Moreover, corporate performance analysis shows that customer environmental concern can significantly increase corporate financial performance and sustainable performance.Originality/valueThis study innovatively proposes a measure of customer environmental concern and examines its impact on corporate green innovation and its underlying mechanisms. In addition, this study also proposes some insights for policymakers.

KOLABORASI SDM, TEKNOLOGI, DAN KESADARAN LINGKUNGAN: STRATEGI PEMBANGUNAN EKONOMI DI ERA REVOLUSI INDUSTRI 5.0

The Fifth Industrial Revolution (Industry 5.0) presents both challenges and opportunities for global economic development, where advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are transforming industries and societies. The main challenges include the lack of human capital preparedness to quickly adapt to technological advancements and the low level of environmental awareness in many industrial sectors. Economic growth that focuses excessively on natural resource exploitation exacerbates environmental degradation and climate change. Therefore, collaboration between human resources, technology, and environmental consciousness is essential to achieving sustainable and inclusive development. This study aims to identify gaps in human resource readiness, technological utilization, and environmental awareness and to propose economic development strategies for the industry 5.0 era that address these challenges. The research method employed is a literature review, analyzing various academic papers, reports, and secondary data from scientific journals, government reports, and industry-related articles. The findings show that technology serves as a primary driver of innovation, but human-technology collaboration is crucial for creating sustainable value. Additionally, the rising environmental awareness offers opportunities for industries to shift towards more eco-friendly business models, such as the circular economy and renewable energy. Collaboration between governments, the private sector, academia, and civil society is needed to realize inclusive and sustainable development in this era.

A Review of Women Leadership in Chinese Educational Systems: Challenges and Opportunities

This study examines the role of women in educational leadership, with a focus on the barriers, opportunities, and challenges they face. Despite significant progress toward gender equality, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions within educational institutions, particularly in cultures with strong patriarchal traditions. Key barriers include the glass ceiling, cultural stereotypes, and the dual burden of professional and domestic responsibilities. The review highlights the transformational and participative leadership styles often associated with women. Opportunities for women's advancement have emerged through targeted interventions such as mentorship programs, leadership development initiatives, and flexible work policies. Promoting gender equality in educational leadership requires addressing institutional and cultural barriers, fostering an inclusive leadership culture, and implementing strategies that empower women to succeed in leadership roles. This research underscores the importance of gender equality as a driver of innovation, diversity, and equity in educational systems globally

The Economic Implications of Data Monetization in a Digital-First Economy

The digital-first economy has catalyzed an unprecedented shift in the valuation and utilization of data as a primary economic asset. This research delves into the multifaceted economic implications of data monetization, focusing on its role as a pivotal driver of growth, innovation, and policy development. As businesses increasingly leverage data to create new revenue streams, the study examines the evolving dynamics of value creation, competition, and inequality. It investigates the interplay between data-centric business models, market structures, and consumer privacy concerns, offering insights into how regulatory frameworks must adapt to balance innovation with ethical considerations. By analyzing case studies and employing econometric modeling, this research underscores the transformative potential of data monetization while addressing its societal and economic risks. Key findings highlight the necessity for equitable data-sharing mechanisms and global regulatory cooperation to prevent monopolistic tendencies and ensure inclusive economic benefits.

Assessing and comparing the effects of public policies – a new approach

ABSTRACT Assessing the effects of public policies is essential for academic and practical reasons. While existing approaches focus on the effects of individual policies or entire sectoral policy regimes, approaches that evaluate individual policies within the context of sectoral policy mixes are missing. This paper introduces a middle-ground approach called the Conditional Effects of Public Policies (CEPP) method. The CEPP approach uses a Bayesian-based procedure to (1) capture all policies in a specific area aimed at a particular outcome and (2) compare each policy’s effect on that outcome. We demonstrate the analytical value of our approach for the ‘Porter Hypothesis’ in order to distinguish between environmental regulations that hinder or promote green innovations. Covering 21 OECD countries over two decades we show that while no environmental policy is universally ‘good’ or ‘bad’ in this regard, public investment programmes tend to be a driver of innovation. Hierarchical instruments by contrast show varied effects. Taken together, this paper not only provides a new method to assess policy effects in times of increasingly congested policy spaces, but also makes a clear contribution to a contested question in policy research, namely, whether and under which conditions environmental policies can offer benefits for the regulated companies.

Digital Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation: Strategies for Indonesian SMEs in the Era of Industry 4.0

The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 has significantly transformed the entrepreneurial landscape, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. Digital entrepreneurship has emerged as a critical driver of business innovation, enabling SMEs to enhance operational efficiency, expand market reach, and develop competitive advantages. This study explores the role of digital entrepreneurship in fostering business innovation, focusing on strategies that Indonesian SMEs adopt to navigate the digital economy. By utilizing a qualitative research approach, this paper examines case studies of SMEs that have successfully integrated digital technologies, such as e-commerce platforms, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, into their business models. The findings reveal that digital transformation enhances SMEs’ adaptability, productivity, and customer engagement. Key success factors include digital literacy, strategic use of online marketplaces, and the adoption of automation tools to streamline operations. However, SMEs also face significant challenges, including digital infrastructure limitations, cybersecurity risks, financial constraints, and resistance to technological change. The study highlights the importance of government policies, financial incentives, and digital training programs in supporting SMEs’ digital transition. This paper argues that a comprehensive and collaborative approach—where businesses, policymakers, and technology providers work together—is essential for maximizing the potential of digital entrepreneurship in Indonesia. By embracing digital transformation, SMEs can drive innovation, strengthen economic resilience, and contribute to sustainable economic growth in the digital era.

Transgressive hybrids as hopeful holobionts

BackgroundHybridization between evolutionary lineages has profound impacts on the fitness and ecology of hybrid progeny. In extreme cases, the effects of hybridization can transcend ecological timescales by introducing trait novelty upon which evolution can act. Indeed, hybridization can even have macroevolutionary consequences, for example, as a driver of adaptive radiations and evolutionary innovations. Accordingly, hybridization is now recognized as a motor for macrobial evolution. By contrast, there has been substantially less progress made towards understanding the positive eco-evolutionary consequences of hybridization on holobionts. Rather, the emerging paradigm in holobiont literature is that hybridization disrupts symbiosis between a host lineage and its microbiome, leaving hybrids at a fitness deficit. These conclusions, however, have been drawn based on results from predominantly low-fitness hybrid organisms. Studying “dead-end” hybrids all but guarantees finding that hybridization is detrimental. This is the pitfall that Dobzhansky fell into over 80 years ago when he used hybrid sterility and inviability to conclude that hybridization hinders evolution. Goldschmidt, however, argued that rare saltational successes—so-called hopeful monsters—disproportionately drive positive evolutionary outcomes. Goldschmidt’s view is now becoming a widely accepted explanation for the prevalence of historical hybridization in extant macrobial lineages. Aligning holobiont research with this broader evolutionary perspective requires recognizing the importance of similar patterns in host–microbiome systems. That is, rare and successful “hopeful holobionts” (i.e., hopeful monsters at the holobiont scale) might be disproportionately responsible for holobiont evolution. If true, then it is these successful systems that we should be studying to assess impacts of hybridization on the macroevolutionary trajectories of host–microbiome symbioses.ResultsIn this paper, we explore the effects of hybridization on the gut (cloacal) and skin microbiota in an ecologically successful hybrid lizard, Aspidoscelis neomexicanus. Specifically, we test the hypothesis that hybrid lizards have host-associated (HA) microbiota traits strongly differentiated from their progenitor species. Across numerous hybrid microbiota phenotypes, we find widespread evidence of transgressive segregation. Further, microbiota restructuring broadly correlates with niche restructuring during hybridization. This suggests a relationship between HA microbiota traits and ecological success.ConclusionTransgressive segregation of HA microbiota traits is not only limited to hybrids at a fitness deficit but also occurs in ecologically successful hybrids. This suggests that hybridization may be a mechanism for generating novel and potentially beneficial holobiont phenotypes. Supporting such a conclusion, the correlations that we find between hybrid microbiota and the hybrid niche indicate that hybridization might change host microbiota in ways that promote a shift or an expansion in host niche space. If true, hybrid microbiota restructuring may underly ecological release from progenitors. This, in turn, could drive evolutionary diversification. Using our system as an example, we elaborate on the evolutionary implications of host hybridization within the context of holobiont theory and then outline the next steps for understanding the role of hybridization in holobiont research.4jG8sjCYdGxE5fGZBJG38vVideo

Research on Messaging Applications as Mediators to Enhance Design Creativity in Industrial Design Students in China

Background and Aim: In globalization, creativity emerges as a pivotal factor in bolstering the competitiveness of nations and individuals. Therefore, fostering students' creativity becomes a crucial goal of education and a key driver for societal development and innovation. This study, with its potential to determine the factors that affect the design creativity of industrial design students through messaging applications, holds significant promise. The research framework includes variables such as design creativity (DC), knowledge sharing (KS), cooperative learning (CL), inspiration (IN), creative self-efficacy (CS), and the use of messaging applications (UMA). By exploring the influence of educational methods on creativity development through the analysis of students' creative generation process in messaging applications, we aim to provide new perspectives and tools that could profoundly impact creativity and educational research. Materials and Methods: In this research, we meticulously collected 467 valid questionnaires from colleges and universities in Sichuan Province, China, employing rigorous quantitative methods and questionnaire surveys. To ensure the utmost accuracy of the questionnaire data, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to test the relationship between the observed variables and the potential variables. Subsequently, we employed the structural equation model (SEM) to test the research hypothesis comprehensively. Applying these two analytical techniques underscores the scientific rigor of our research methods and the robustness of our results. Result: The results of data analysis show that the use of message application, knowledge sharing, cooperative learning, inspiration, and creative self-efficacy significantly affect design creativity. Using message application as an intermediary variable improves industrial design students' knowledge-sharing and creative self-efficacy, thus enhancing their design creativity. However, the intermediary role of message application between inspiration, collaborative learning, and design creativity is not significant. This finding contrasts with the results of pilot tests, reflecting the differences in educational strategies implemented by different educators in influencing students' interaction and inspiration in collaborative learning. Conclusion: Studying the use of message applications to enhance creativity can promote educational equity and social interaction and stimulate interdisciplinary learning and collective wisdom. At the same time, cultivate students' innovative skills and lifelong learning and innovation ability. The research results provide educators with insights into how industrial design students can use new applications more effectively to improve their design creativity and confirm the effectiveness of students' creativity self-assessment. Therefore, in educational practice, the design creativity self-assessment scale can be used to evaluate students' design works. In addition, this study can be used as a reference for teaching and creativity research in other art disciplines.

Exploring high-performance green innovation in China’s logistics companies: a TOE framework based on fsQCA

In recent years, the Chinese logistics industry has experienced rapid development. However, this expansion is accompanied by significant challenges, including high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Despite these issues, the key factors improving logistics firms’ green innovation remain insufficiently explored. This study fills this gap by utilizing the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework as a foundation, introducing a comprehensive analytical model to investigate the dynamics of green innovation in logistics companies. Moreover, after employing fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) with data from 83 logistics firms in China, the research examines the complex interplay between technological, organizational, and environmental factors and their strategic influence on green innovation performance. The study yields three pivotal findings: (1) High-level green innovation performance is not predicated on a single factor. (2) Logistics firms can attain superior green innovation performance through two driving paths: Core competencies and market pressure driven as well as technological innovation and government subsidies driven. (3) The analysis of low-level green innovation performance reveals that four distinct paths can culminate in this outcome, with the lack of digitalization, organizational slack, and market pressure being instrumental in this result. These insights highlight the principles of “multiple concurrency” and “different paths leading to the same goal,” significantly enhancing the current knowledge base on green innovation performance and deepening our understanding of the multifaceted drivers of high-performance green innovation in logistics companies. Moreover, the discoveries offer practical implications for firms and the government to improve green innovation performance within the logistics industry.

Digital development among top 5 ASEAN countries: Is there convergence or divergence?

Background Digitalization is a critical driver of economic growth and innovation. Reducing disparities in digital development is essential for ensuring inclusive and sustainable progress across nations. This study explores digital convergence among the top five ASEAN economies—Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Brunei—by focusing on two key indicators: internet usage and fixed broadband subscriptions. The goal is to determine whether digital disparities are narrowing or widening over time, assessed through sigma and beta convergence. Methods The analysis uses panel data spanning 1995 to 2022 for internet usage and 2003 to 2022 for fixed broadband subscriptions. Sigma convergence examines the reduction in disparities over time, while beta convergence tests whether less digitally advanced countries are catching up with more advanced ones. Results The findings indicate sigma convergence for both internet usage and fixed broadband subscriptions, suggesting that these ASEAN nations are becoming more similar in their digital development. However, beta convergence analysis shows mixed results. While there is evidence of beta convergence in internet usage, implying that less advanced countries are catching up, fixed broadband subscriptions exhibit divergence, indicating widening disparities in access. Conclusions The results highlight the need for policymakers and stakeholders to address gaps in digital infrastructure and access, particularly in countries falling behind in broadband development. Targeted interventions are essential to promote equitable digital growth. Future research should include more ASEAN countries and additional digital indicators to provide a more comprehensive view of digital convergence in the region.

Entrepreneurial competencies: content, principles of formation and development

In recent decades, entrepreneurship has become one of the key drivers of economic development and innovation. Entrepreneurial competencies play an important role in this process, which determine a person’s ability to successfully conduct business and cope with challenges. Particular attention in research is paid to this issue by the theory of entrepreneurial competencies developed by David McCleland.This article is aimed at studying the history of research in the field of entrepreneurial competencies, the results of the work of D. McCleland and other experts, as well as the conclusions that became the basis for further research.David McCleland, a prominent psychologist and one of the founders of the theory of motivation, observed that success in entrepreneurship largely depends on individual competencies, and not only on quantitative indicators, such as educational level or work experience. He highlighted a number of personal entrepreneurial competencies that contribute to successful activities. This concept has led to a deeper understanding of how personality traits influence business outcomes and how they can be developed and improved.The formation of personal entrepreneurial competencies is a key factor in success in modern business. David McCleland’s theory and subsequent research has shown that these competencies can be developed and refined. A systematic approach to their development, including regular assessment and targeted work on themselves, allows entrepreneurs to increase the efficiency of their activities and achieve their goals.

The Impact of Decentralized Finance on the Activities of Traditional Financial Intermediaries

Over the past decade, digitalization, which has become a key driver of innovation in the financial industry, has led to the development of new products and financial services. The services and opportunities provided in the field of decentralized finance have similar characteristics to traditional financial services. The lack of sufficient experience in the functioning of the decentralized finance sphere determines the relevance of the study of the content and problems of the development of this format of financial organization. The object of study is the relations arising in the process of providing financial services in traditional and decentralized finance. The subject of the study is the impact of decentralized finance on the activities of traditional financial intermediaries. The purpose of the study is to determine the aspects of the impact of decentralized finance on the activities of traditional financial intermediaries. The objectives are to study the theory of trust in relation to decentralized finance, identify problems of their development, assess the challenges and prospects for the impact of decentralized finance on the activities of traditional financial intermediaries. The authors use general scientific and special methods, including system, comparative analysis, generalization, scientific abstraction. The scientific novelty of the study lies in a comprehensive assessment of the impact of decentralized finance on the activities of traditional financial intermediaries through the prism of the capabilities of the decentralized finance system at the current stage of financial market development. The authors conducted a study of the theory of trust in relation to decentralized finance, and also proposed forms of ensuring trust in financial services provided in the traditional (TradFi) and decentralized financial systems (DeFi). To assess the challenges and prospects of decentralized finance and their impact on the activities of traditional financial intermediaries, a PEST analysis was conducted, identifying groups of political, economic, technological and socio-cultural factors of influence. It is concluded that the influence of the decentralized finance sphere on the activities of traditional financial intermediaries will expand due to the increase in the market capitalization of DeFi and the spread of systemic risks characteristic of TradFi. Focus on minimizing risks should facilitate the use of DeFi services by traditional financial intermediaries in the context of creating and developing innovative projects. The conducted research can be useful both for users of traditional and decentralized finance services and for regulatory and supervisory authorities.

The Effect of Business Capital and Product Innovation on Business Performance in Human Resource Management

Business capital and product innovation are key factors influencing business performance, especially within the scope of human resource management. However, businesses often face challenges in optimizing both simultaneously. This study aims to analyze the effect of business capital and product innovation on business performance through human resource management approaches. The study employs a quantitative method with an explanatory research design. Data were collected from 69 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia using structured questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Business capital and product innovation significantly influence business performance. Business capital also strongly correlates with product innovation as a mediator. Product innovation improves business performance by 39.5%, while business capital enhances product innovation by 71%, highlighting the importance of business capital in supporting innovation. Business capital is not only a primary resource but also a driver of innovation, directly impacting business performance. Optimizing business capital and product innovation is crucial in managing human resources effectively.

Sustainable packaging operations: Balancing cost, functionality, and environmental concerns

Sustainable packaging has emerged as a critical focus in the intersection of environmental conservation and operational efficiency, as organizations strive to meet consumer demand for eco-friendly products while maintaining profitability. This study explores the triadic balance of cost, functionality, and environmental concerns in sustainable packaging operations, presenting insights into the strategies and innovations that can drive sustainable practices without compromising economic and practical considerations. Key challenges in sustainable packaging stem from the need to replace traditional materials with eco-friendly alternatives, such as biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable options, while ensuring durability, usability, and affordability. This research highlights the growing importance of lifecycle assessments (LCA) in evaluating the environmental footprint of packaging materials, as well as the integration of circular economy principles to optimize resource utilization. Advanced manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing and digital design, are discussed for their role in reducing waste and enabling customized packaging solutions. The study also examines the role of collaboration across supply chains to develop cohesive sustainable packaging systems and the importance of consumer education in fostering adoption. Case studies of successful implementations in various industries, such as food and beverage, personal care, and e-commerce, illustrate how companies have innovatively balanced the competing demands of cost, functionality, and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, regulatory pressures and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are identified as significant drivers of sustainable packaging innovation. This study concludes with a discussion on future trends, including the potential of nanotechnology and smart materials in enhancing packaging performance while minimizing environmental impact. The findings underscore the need for a holistic approach to sustainable packaging that aligns with economic goals, regulatory requirements, and environmental stewardship. By leveraging emerging technologies and fostering cross-industry partnerships, businesses can achieve sustainable packaging operations that support long-term environmental and economic resilience.

Business model innovation in the banking sector: How digital technologies transform innovation drivers in value mechanisms innovations

Business model innovation in the banking sector: How digital technologies transform innovation drivers in value mechanisms innovations

Identification of innovation drivers based on technology-related news articles

Identification of innovation drivers based on technology-related news articles