Knowledge Economy Research Articles

Економічна теорія: формування і розвиток освітньо-наукового потенціалу української теоретичної економічної науки та класичної університетської освіти

The article is devoted to the problem of the formation and development of the educational and scientific potential of the Department of Economic Theory, Macro- and Microeconomics of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, which is the successor of the Department of Political Economy and Statistics, founded at St. Volodymyr's University in 1842. The aim of the article is to reveal the patterns of the historically conditioned process of forming the educational and scientific potential of the Department and its influence on the formation and development of Ukrainian theoretical economic science and classical university economic education. The principles of historicism, objectivity, and a systemic approach are used. The historical-evolutionary approach in the analysis of empirical material ensures the consideration of the specific historical situation. The systemic approach in the study of factual material makes it possible to avoid the bias in the selection of facts and their interpretation. A comprehensive analysis of the research object and the analytical approach are supplemented by retrospective analysis and content analysis. The authors reveal the department’s powerful contribution to the development of Ukrainian economic science and education, the process of spreading economic knowledge, training highly qualified specialists, business practice, and reforming socio-economic relations. The article describes the substantive content of the main areas of the department’s activities over the more than 180-year period of its existence proving its leading role in the structure of Kyiv University, the Faculty of Economics, and in the system of Ukrainian economic science and classical university economic education. Scientific reflection of fundamental changes, problems, and prospects for the development of Ukrainian economic science and education on the example of its well-known institutional center – the Department of Economic Theory, Macro- and Microeconomics – forms a conviction in the extraordinary demand for the highest standards of scientific research and educational activities demonstrated by the department. The short experience of the functioning of scientific and educational institutions in wartime requires an in-depth analysis of the place and role of its institutional centers in the permanent process of modifying the content and methods of research, scientific, educational, public and educational activities during the war and during post-war recovery.

Social and cultural geographies of economic innovation: Proliferation of meanings, articulation with user cultures, and dialectical power relations

Sociocultural mechanisms figure prominently in geographical accounts of economic innovation. At their heart lies a theoretical schema comprising relational assets and market rationality. This paper proposes an alternative epistemological framework for understanding social and cultural geographies of economic innovation by integrating the diverse actors, motives, power dynamics, and contexts that shape contemporary knowledge economies and technoscapes into a coherent theoretical unity. Specifically, three theoretical inquiries are proposed to explore the mutual constitution between socio-spatial dynamics of economic innovation and proliferating meaning systems adopted by knowledge workers, lived material cultures of users, and dialectical power relations inherent in knowledge economies.

Methods and models for assessing the state of the region's human resources potential

Relevance. One of the strategic goals of the development of the regional economy is to improve the socioeconomic condition of the region, which is based on human resources. The Forecast of the long-term socio-economic development of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030 notes that economic growth will be possible due to certain factors, among which the human resource occupies an important place. Since in the modern arena of the world economy there is a struggle for the ability to introduce innovations, the use of intellectual capital, the knowledge economy needs to take the main place in the socio-economic development of society, given that human resources is one of the fundamental factors in achieving leading positions.The purpose is to conduct a comprehensive study of methods for assessing the human resources potential of the region.Objectives: to identify the features of approaches to the interpretation of the concept of "human potential", to study models for forecasting human potentialMethodology. The following methods were used in the research process: logical and statistical analysis, qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as an expert approach.Results. Different approaches to the definition of human resources were considered, existing methods of assessing human resources were analyzed, the authors proposed a methodology for assessing human resources and studied the process of its formation.Conclusion. The proposed methodology allows us to determine the choice of preventive measures to build human resources and meet the indicators of the Forecast of social and economic development of the region. Also, this technique can be used to generate staffing requirements and admission control figures.

The Current Status and Structural Analysis of College Students’ Employability

Abstract With the rapid development of the social economy and the advent of the knowledge economy era, the employability of college students has become a key indicator for measuring the quality of higher education and promoting social progress. Currently, improving the employability of college students is not only related to their personal development but also to the overall level of the national innovation system and economic construction. This study aims to explore the employability of students at Liuzhou Vocational and Technical College. Through random sampling, we surveyed 300 recent graduates (covering various majors) and 200 previous graduates (covering various majors) from Liuzhou Vocational and Technical College, and invited 10 companies that hired graduates from the college to participate in an online questionnaire survey. We also conducted interviews with five companies that recruit graduates from Liuzhou Vocational and Technical College to analyze in depth the current status of college students' employability, covering aspects such as cognitive ability, professional skills, social skills, and innovative spirit. The research results show that college students have rich theoretical knowledge but lack soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving ability, interpersonal communication skills, and coordination ability. To address these issues, this paper proposes the development of training courses to enhance the employability of college students.

Achieving Class Crossing through Education: Pathways and Challenges in Chinese Modern Society

In today's Chinese society, education serves as a crucial driving force for individual growth and development, playing an increasingly prominent role in facilitating socio-economic status advancement, occupational hierarchy ascension, and cultural capital accumulation. This paper delves into how education emerges as a pivotal pathway for class crossing in modern Chinese society, analyzing its specific functions in knowledge accumulation, skill enhancement, perspective broadening, and social network construction. Furthermore, it explores the challenges encountered in this process and proposes corresponding strategies. Class crossing, as a significant manifestation of Chinese social mobility, has always been a hot topic in sociology, education, and other fields. With the deepening of globalization and the knowledge economy, education's impact on individual class crossing has become increasingly prominent as a means to enhance human capital and promote social equity and development. This paper, from a theoretical perspective and with real-life case studies, comprehensively examines the multifaceted roles of education in achieving class crossing and the challenges faced along the way in China.

Building a knowledge economy: higher education as a catalyst for the United Arab Emirates' visionary growth

Building a knowledge economy: higher education as a catalyst for the United Arab Emirates' visionary growth

The Crossroads of the Knowledge Economy and Renewable Energy: Recommendations for Poland

The Crossroads of the Knowledge Economy and Renewable Energy: Recommendations for Poland

ІНТЕГРАЦІЯ ЗМІСТУ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ КУЛЬТУРИ В ПРОФЕСІЙНУ ПІДГОТОВКУ МАЙБУТНІХ ТЕХНІКІВ ТРАНСПОРТНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ТА УПРАВЛІННЯ ПЕРЕВЕЗЕННЯМИ НА АВТОМОБІЛЬНОМУ ТРАНСПОРТІ

The highlights the main methodological approaches to combining economic knowledge with technical disciplines, in particular through an interdisciplinary approach, project-oriented learning and the use of case method. Attention is focused on the fact that theintegration of economic culture in the professional training of future technicians of transport technologies and management of transportation by road transport in the context of modern sustainable development is possible if number of conditions are met, including pedagogical ones. The importance of implementing digital technologies and person-oriented models in the transport sector is also outlined and business collaborations and public-private partnerships that provide students with access to up-to-date knowledge and tools used in industry.

Homo academicus in Transition

Modern universities, especially the ones not belonging to the small elite group from the top of the world ranking lists, but occupying the slippery terrain of the open market of the “economy of knowledge”, are forced to change the traditional, habitual modes of work, principles and values, and are considered obliged to perform as more competitive, responsible, and efficient in the eyes of the society and the world of the new era. Broadly, this is the framework of the explanation of the huge scientific-professional hyperproduction treating the university changes, both in the world context and our domestic one. Here the focus is on the Belgrade University and the modes in which the members of this institution relate to the changes in the socio-economic, political, and cultural context, that influence the development of the local academic community and its “culture”. The paper is the result of the research conducted during 2022 and 2024, based mainly on the interviews with several full professors of the Belgrade University. The aim has been to reach the most authentic insight into the experience of working at this University during the 30-year long period of transition in Serbia. According to the statements of my interviewees, the “Bologna reform” in the widest sense of this term is habitually taken to represent the reference point of the higher education “transition”, according to which we can observe the key changes in this area, directly or indirectly linked to the process of the wider social transition. The vast material was first systematized according to the chronological principle, dividing the process of transition into three decades, where my interlocutors compared the conditions and changes that accompanied and determined the university work. The material was then systematized according to the qualitative principle, singling out the most important changes that the interviewees experienced themselves or observed in their surroundings, in respect to two basic functions of university: teaching and research. The theoretical-methodological postulation of this approach is that the members of an academic community share the so-called “academic culture” and that the characteristics of this culture and the ways it changes (or remains the same) may only be approached by focusing on individuals and the modes in which they change their social actions, interpret and modulate the newly acquired culture, due to the pressures of the changing conditions.

Infrastructure Development and Inclusive Growth in Africa: What Role Does the Knowledge Economy Play?

Infrastructure Development and Inclusive Growth in Africa: What Role Does the Knowledge Economy Play?

Status of Women Education in Rural Bihar

Education is a key driver for the advancement of society, and it is essential for building the knowledge economies of the 21st century. The paper examines the role of women's education in Bihar, focusing on its impact on social and economic development, especially in rural areas. It highlights the role of gender disparities in educational inclusion and exclusion, and evaluates the effectiveness of government initiatives in promoting equitable opportunities and maintaining quality. Addressing these gaps can lead to social justice and economic progress, highlighting the need for comprehensive and equitable education for women. Key Words: Women education, social transformation, rural-urban disparity, government initiatives, economic development, Bihar education

Research on the Development of Employability of Environmental Design Students in the Context of Knowledge Production Mode Transformation

Driven by the rapid changes in the knowledge economy and societal demands, higher education is undergoing a significant transformation from the traditional knowledge production mode (Mode 1) to a new mode of knowledge production (Mode 2) characterized by practice orientation and interdisciplinary collaboration. This transformation imposes higher requirements on the educational model of environmental design programs, particularly in cultivating students' employability. Against this backdrop, this study explores the connotation and core dimensions of employability for environmental design students, including professional competence, innovation capability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical application skills. Based on an analysis of the current status and challenges, this paper proposes targeted strategies such as optimizing the curriculum system, building diversified practical teaching models, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, and strengthening the linkage between career guidance and industry connections. The study argues that by actively responding to the transformation of knowledge production modes, environmental design programs can significantly enhance students' employability, thereby bridging societal demands and individual career development. This research provides both theoretical and practical references for educational reform in environmental design programs and serves as a model for other practice-oriented disciplines.

E-Model of Organization

The article describes a new model of organization, i.e. E-model typical of economy of knowledge and its initial stage, digital economy. The author characterized economy of the new type, described in detail transformation in its traditional economic categories, such as labour, property, competition, production, consumption, etc, which in its turn gives birth to changes in the organizational model. The article underlines that business-ecosystems become key forms of new economy, therefore, it becomes very important for organizations to be able either to develop their own ecosystems or to integrate into existing ones. For this end they shall form an eco-systemic or E-model. The author highlighted that hierarchy in this case is not fundamental, as its base is made up by team creation of value for the customer. To build this model the organization shall seriously transform its key characteristics: goals, organizational structure and form, system and technology of management, corporate culture, etc. Apart from that ecosystem organizations shall be characterized by continuous introduction and application of various innovation and have flexible specialization. And finally, the author plots a target function of E-model organization and forecasts possibilities of its further development.

“One Certain Standard”: Colonial Currencies and the Politics of Economic Knowledge in Late Stuart Britain

Abstract Chronic coin shortages plagued Ireland and Britain's American colonies throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Despite complaints, every proposal to mint money in early modern Britain's overseas Atlantic empire failed, whether in Ireland, the Caribbean, or North America. This article explains why. Although the rulers in the court and Parliament were sometimes enthusiastic about colonial mints, the Officers of the Royal Mint exercised enduring influence and managed to obstruct each of these projects. The evolution of the Mint officers’ advice into a maxim of monetary uniformity allowed the doctrine of “one certain standard” to survive the ensuing decades of upheaval as it shed its visible politics. While their advice grew out of the particular politics of the early Restoration, it gained special power and durability when it took on the character of technocratic expertise. Still, an investigation of the same actors’ treatment of a parallel issue—the rates of the foreign coins that circulated in colonies—reveals that an authoritarian style had an enduring hold on imperial monetary policy. This article offers an explanation for the British Empire's peculiar monetary geography, and also demonstrates the way that seemingly apolitical technical knowledge can disguise a potent politics.

Knowledge spillovers between R&D-driven incumbents and start-ups in open innovation: a systematic review and nomological network

Purpose This study aims to examine the combinations of internal and external knowledge flows between research and development (R&D) incumbents and start-ups in the context of open innovation. While there is a growing body of knowledge that has examined how, in a knowledge economy, a firm’s knowledge and innovation activities are closely linked, there is no systematic review available of the key antecedents, perspectives, phenomenon and outcomes of knowledge spillovers. Design/methodology/approach The authors have conducted dual-stage research. First, the authors conducted a systematic review of literature (97 research articles) by following the theories–contexts–methods framework and the antecedent-phenomenon-outcomes logic. The authors identified the key theories, contexts, methods, antecedents, phenomenon and outcomes of knowledge spillovers between R&D-driven incumbents and start-ups in the open innovation context. In the second stage, the findings of stage one were leveraged to advance a nomological network that depicts the strength of the relationship between the observable constructs that emerged from the review. Findings The findings demonstrate how knowledge spillovers can help incumbent organisations and start-ups to achieve improved innovation capabilities, R&D capacity, competitive advantage and the creation of knowledge ecosystems leading to improved firm performance. This study has important implications for practitioners and managers – it provides managers with important antecedents of knowledge spillover (knowledge capacities and knowledge types), which directly impact the R&D intensity and digitalisation driving open innovation. The emerging network showed that the antecedents of knowledge spillovers have a direct relationship with the creation of a knowledge ecosystem orchestrated by incumbents and that there is a very strong influence of knowledge capacities and knowledge types on the selection of external knowledge partners/sources. Practical implications This study has important implications for practitioners and managers. In particular, it provides managers with important antecedents of knowledge spillover (knowledge capacities and knowledge types), which directly impact the R&D intensity and digitalisation driving open innovation. This will enable managers to take important decisions about what knowledge capacities are required to achieve innovation outcomes. The findings suggest that managers of incumbent firms should be cautious when deciding to invest in knowledge sourcing from external partners. This choice may be driven by the absorptive capacity of the incumbent firm, market competition, protection of intellectual property and public policy supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. Originality/value Identification of the key antecedents, phenomenon and outcomes of knowledge spillovers between R&D-driven incumbents and start-ups in the open innovation context. The findings from Stage 1 helped us to advance a nomological network in Stage 2, which identifies the strength and influence of the various observable constructs (identified from the review) on each other. No prior study, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, has advanced a nomological network in the context of knowledge spillovers between R&D-driven incumbents and start-ups in the open innovation context.

Spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and influencing factors of digital industry in China

In the era of the global knowledge economy, the rapid advancement of new-generation information technologies has positioned digital industry at the forefront of socio-economic development. Digital industrial clusters, comprising key enterprises and related institutions, have emerged as global hubs for technological innovation, drawing recognition from governments and international organizations. However, China’s digital industry faces challenges characterized by being “large but not strong” and experiencing “industrial structure softening.” This paper explores the temporal evolution and spatial distribution of China’s digital industry, shedding light on its unique patterns. This study reveals that China’s digital industry has progressed through four distinct phases, evolving from manufacturing-oriented to service-oriented, and experiencing dynamic stability. In terms of spatial distribution, it exhibits a pattern known as the “One Core, Three Poles, and Multiple Strongholds,” with Beijing as the core and Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, among others, serving as growth poles. The study identifies factors influencing spatial distribution, including software development, patent authorizations, mobile phone penetration, industrial parks, digital finance, and foreign investment. Manufacturing-based digital industries prioritize innovation and IP protection, while service-based sectors rely on software development, innovation, and international collaboration. The GWR model demonstrates spatial variation, emphasizing the importance of tailored development strategies. This research contributes to understanding the dynamics of China’s digital industry and provides valuable insights for policymakers aiming to create an internationally competitive digital industry cluster.

E-Government in Zimbabwe: A synopsis of Advancement made and Obstacles Ahead

This paper investigated the level of readiness by the Zimbabwe government in utilizing information and communication technologies to improve the scope and value of services delivered to the grassroots; and determined the degree of, and constant enhancement determinations of Zimbabwe leaders towards the realization of connected government. Data for the research was a secondary data utilized from the Internet. The UN global e-government preparedness ranking and the replicas of e-government were downloaded, embraced and used as a yardstick for assessing the web preparedness of the Zimbabwe governments in 2005, 2008, 2010 ,2012 and 2024. It was revealed that the Zimbabwean government has revealed its readiness to apply information and communication technologies (ICTs) in their public administration, nonetheless is at the evolving stages. A serious obstruction which branded e-government preparedness in Zimbabwe is insufficient of knowledge economy and human capital. The repercussions comprise poor delivery of government services and under-performance of ICTs infrastructure in Zimbabwe which may result in the broadening of ‘access divide’ amongst the privileged and underprivileged.

The disruption index suffers from citation inflation: Re-analysis of temporal CD trend and relationship with team size reveal discrepancies

Measuring the rate of innovation in academia and industry is fundamental to monitoring the efficiency and competitiveness of the knowledge economy. To this end, a disruption index (CD) was recently developed and applied to publication and patent citation networks (Wu et al., 2019; Park et al., 2023). Here we show that CD systematically decreases over time due to secular growth in research production, following two distinct mechanisms unrelated to innovation – one behavioral and the other structural. Whereas the behavioral explanation reflects shifts associated with techno-social factors (e.g. self-citation practices), the structural explanation follows from ‘citation inflation’ (CI), an inextricable feature of real citation networks attributable to increasing reference list lengths, which causes CD to systematically decrease. We demonstrate this causal link by way of mathematical deduction, computational simulation, multi-variate regression, and quasi-experimental comparison of the disruptiveness of PNAS versus PNAS Plus articles, which differ primarily in their lengths. Accordingly, we analyze CD data available in the SciSciNet database and find that disruptiveness incrementally increased from 2005-2015, and that the negative relationship between disruption and team-size is remarkably small in overall magnitude effect size, and shifts from negative to positive for team size ≥ 8 coauthors.

Information and analytical research of the innovation project effectiveness: Literature review, theory, methodology

Subject. This article discusses the development of the world knowledge economy and the introduction of scientific and technological innovations in production and economic activities. Objectives. The article aims to critically rethink and give a comparative characteristic of the theoretical and methodological tools for assessing the effectiveness of the implementation of scientific and technical innovation projects. Methods. For the study, we used the methods of generalization, grouping, and graphic interpretation. Results. The article defines the current methods for assessing the impact of risks on the economic efficiency of projects, identifies the main approaches to assessing the non-economic components of the effectiveness of innovative projects, and identifies promising areas for the development of the instrumental and methodological base for assessing the innovative project effectiveness. The article also presents the author-developed classification of approaches to assessing the effectiveness of innovative projects. Conclusions. The assessment of the economic efficiency of innovative projects is complicated by a high level of uncertainty. A number of methods make it possible to take into account the impact of risks on the economic efficiency of projects and improve the accuracy of assessment, which, however, is not enough to make effective management decisions. The assessment of non-economic components helps reduce uncertainty and identify positive effects that cannot be interpreted in value.

EXPLORING INTELLECTUAL AND EDUCATIONAL MIGRATION IN KAZAKHSTAN: DOCUMENTARY ANALYSIS

Background: Addressing brain drain and fostering human capital development are critical for sustaining a nation's long-term economic growth, innovation capacity, and global competitiveness. Kazakhstan has faced significant brain drain, particularly following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, as many skilled professionals sought better opportunities abroad. Despite government efforts to retain talent, the country continues to experience a negative migration balance, with a substantial portion of emigrants being highly educated and skilled. This study examines the challenges posed by brain drain and evaluates Kazakhstan's current policy initiatives aimed at addressing intellectual migration and fostering human capital development. Methods: The study employs a qualitative research approach using documentary analysis to explore intellectual and educational migration in Kazakhstan. The methodology involves systematically reviewing key government policy documents and reports, such as the Concept of Migration Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023-2027. Documentary analysis was selected for its ability to provide in-depth insights into government initiatives and policy frameworks, enabling an assessment of their long-term effectiveness. Content analysis was applied to identify recurring themes and policy shifts related to human capital development and brain drain. Results and conclusions: The findings highlight the government’s efforts to attract skilled professionals, retain domestic talent, and foster international collaboration through streamlined visa processes, academic partnerships, and the establishment of international branch campuses. The analysis highlights educational immigration as a core component of Kazakhstan's migration strategy, shaped by regional factors and geopolitical considerations. Despite these efforts, the study identifies ongoing challenges in creating attractive domestic career opportunities and competitive research environments, which are crucial for the longterm retention of talent. By leveraging international best practices and fostering collaboration between the government, academia, and industry, Kazakhstan can enhance its position in the global knowledge economy while addressing demographic and economic challenges. The paper concludes by discussing the potential policy implications and recommendations for sustaining Kazakhstan’s human capital development in the context of global intellectual migration trends.