Importance Of Technological Innovation Research Articles

Current Perspectives on the Development of Food Packaging in Local Agri-Food Systems: an Integrative Review

Objective: This study aims to consolidate a theoretical framework on the development of food packaging within the context of family farming and local agri-food systems, focusing on a critical analysis of the existing literature. Theoretical Framework: The study addresses active and intelligent packaging, new bioactive materials, and biopolymers, focusing on food quality and safety. It also explores strategic design, environmental impact, food waste, emerging trends, consumer behavior, circular economy, and the role of packaging in territorial sustainability and local food entrepreneurship. Method: The methodology consisted of applied, exploratory, and descriptive research, using longitudinal and cross-sectional studies. An integrative review was conducted, initially including 755 articles indexed in databases such as "Periódicos CAPES", "Web of Science", "Scopus", and "Science Direct", of which 47 texts were selected based on the "PRISMA 2020" protocol. The analysis of the selected articles was supported by the "Parsifal" tool, generative artificial intelligence solutions "SciSpace-Copilot" and "ChatGPT-4", and the "VOSviewer" software for graphical-bibliometric analyses. Results and Discussion: The importance of technological innovations in packaging was identified, highlighting sustainable practices and the challenges to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of agri-food products. Research Implications: The study emphasizes the need for innovations in packaging design to enhance competitiveness, as well as the importance of interdisciplinary approaches that integrate technical, environmental, and consumer aspects. Originality/Value: It contributes to the literature by mapping technological innovations in packaging and their applications in local agri-food systems, providing insights into the integration between technology, sustainability, and food systems.

Інновації як засіб прийняття управлінських рішень в індустрії туризму та гостинності щодо оптимізації та модернізації на міжнародному рівні

The importance of technological innovations in the field of tourism and their impact on the optimization and modernization of the industry are considered. It examines how modern technologies help the tourism industry to become more efficient and meet the growing needs of travelers. Various aspects of the use of artificial intelligence, data analytics, mobile applications, virtual reality and other innovative solutions in tourism are highlighted. Considered important topics such as sustainability and environmental responsibility, information security and personalization of services to improve the quality of travel. The study serves as an important source for understanding current trends in tourism and their impact on the industry.

How to Promote the Development of Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technological Innovation in China: A Tripartite Evolutionary Game Analysis

As a priority in the water treatment field, industrial wastewater treatment has attracted much attention in China. Although previous studies have pointed out the importance of technological innovation in industrial wastewater treatment, they have not taken into account the complex relationships involved in the subject, resulting in ineffectiveness. To solve this problem, this study innovatively introduces a wastewater treatment service provider and constructs a three-party evolutionary game model by simultaneously considering the penalty mechanism and public participation. An evolutionary stability analysis of each subject was performed, and the initial strategy and sensitivity analysis of the key parameters were explored through numerical simulation. The results of the study are as follows: (1) there was a positive interaction between the behaviors and strategies of the three parties of wastewater treatment; (2) subsidies and penalties can effectively encourage wastewater enterprises and wastewater treatment service providers to choose green behavior; (3) technological innovation in wastewater treatment is the key to reducing additional costs; (4) public supervision and media monitoring have a more obvious impact on governmental strategic decisions. The results of this study can provide a reference for the government to improve incentives and for stakeholders to adjust their strategies for decision support.

Utilization of ICT in Higher Education for Islamic Education Lecturers to Innovate

Taking a theoretical approach, this paper explores the concept of educational innovation within Higher Education and the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a fundamental tool for achieving it. It aims to demonstrate how universities are now producers of knowledge operating within a new cultural and paradigmatic shift, whereby ICT has facilitated a continuous process of transformation and improvement. Additionally, mobile phones and other devices have become a common feature in the classroom, and can play a vital role in the learning process, however, it falls on teachers to determine how to best utilize them. The challenge of innovation is thus presented to educators. The importance of technological innovation has become a pressing issue in the digital age, with a consensus among the scientific community that educational innovation is inextricably linked to digital technologies.

THE STATE AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOGISTICS SERVICES MARKET IN UKRAINE

The article is devoted to the problem of researching the state and prospects for the development of the logistics services market in Ukraine. The importance of technological innovations in the field of transportation for the development of this field has been proven. The volumes of transported goods in Ukraine for 1995-2020 were analyzed. A comparative analysis of the state of logistics services in Ukraine and European countries was carried out. World trends in the development of logistics are revealed, namely: 3D visualization. This is a program that allows you to show the correct methods of storing cargo in vehicles. Blockchain. The logistics order monitoring system is being tested for the third year already. Robots and drones. Many companies have been testing delivery of pizza to end consumers with the help of robots. Unmanned transport and electric transport. 3D printing on a 3D printer. for many products, the need for transportation will disappear, it will be possible to send a 3D model by mail and print these products at home. The main obstacles to the development of logistics in Ukraine are highlighted, namely: the increase in the cost of fuel materials, high interest rates on loans, gaps in domestic legislation, high international requirements for rolling stock, non-compliance of the quality of roads with European standards, the density of the road network by 2-3 times lower than in the EU and the USA. It was concluded that one of the main problems of this area is the lack of a strategic development plan at the state level. This has led to a lack of understanding of trends in this area of the economy, which hinders medium- and long-term planning. Thus, a downturn in one or another sector of the economy can negatively affect the transport sector that serves it.

Perceptions about the applicability of robot technology in the tourism industry

In the research, it is aimed to determine the applicability of robot technology and the importance of technological innovations in the tourism industry. The populatin of the research consists of academicians, managers and students in the tourism industry. In the research, the "convenience sampling" method was used, in which everyone who participated in the research could be included in the sample. The research data was collected from tourism students, academicians and managers who participated in the Mersin University Faculty of Tourism Career Days and the IVth International Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Symposium held in 2019. The Cronbach Alpha test was applied for the reliability of the scale, along with the frequency distributions, percentiles, mean values, standard deviations and correlation coefficients from the descriptive statistics of the obtained data. In the research findings, it is accepted that airports, housekeeping activities, tour operator and travel agency services and hotel receptions are the most applicable areas of robot technology in the tourism industry.

INNOVATIONS IN FORMING FINANCIAL ECOSYSTEMS

In the rest of the world, up to 75% of GDP growth in the world’s most developed countries, the very beginning of innovations is established. The process of promoting financial innovations is shifted by the following factors: price volatility in most sectors of the market; informational asymmetry; inconsistency of the terms of the innovation process; high risk levels – political, financial, currency; lack of innovation infrastructure; unacceptability to innovation from the side of participants in the financial market; Insufficient value for the development of the system of financial law and protection of the rights of supporters of financial services. Irrespective of the importance of innovation shifts, look at the importance of technological innovations in the field of information security and communications. The result of which was the emergence of financial ecosystems, the relevance of such research is developing. In the article, the essence and determinants of the formation of financial ecosystems are identified. On the basis of the analysis of current trends in the development of financial markets, financial innovations, which are generated by these trends, have been developed. It is undeniable that the development of the digital economy is directly strategic for the development of financial innovations. The liberalization of financial funds, in the minds of the development of the digital economy, stimulated the emergence of a new type of bank development, with new business models that are based on a single platform of the financial market. It has been announced that the fintech industry is investing first for everything in the development of the financial market infrastructure, five fintech clusters have been seen. Promoted directly to the development of securitization of assets. It is emphasized that the formation of eco-system financial innovations should be set before the regulatory authorities for the promotion of such innovations and the development of digital technologies

Green Supply Chain Management Practices’ Impact on Operational Performance with the Mediation of Technological Innovation

Industries strive to prevent ecologically destructive actions in their supply chains. At the same time, the optimization of their resources is a major concern for industries to minimize carbon emissions, boost sustainable practices, and improve a country’s long-term economic development. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine the impact of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) methods on operational performance with the mediation of technological innovation, in the context of Pakistani manufacturing firms. The partial least square-structural modeling (PLS-SEM) method is adopted in this paper. Data were gathered from 223 different manufacturing firms in Pakistan and then analyzed among these variables. The data show good validity and reliability, and structural model explains 61% of the variance in operational performance and 45.4% of the variance in technical innovation, demonstrating its predictive validity. The R-square criteria classify R-square entities of 0.67, 0.33, and 0.19 as considerable, moderate, and weak, respectively. It is demonstrated that all the f-square values are greater than 0.020 and 0.35, indicating a significant effect on the model’s validity. The findings of this study reveal that GSCM practices have a significantly positive effect on both technological innovation and operational performance. Technological innovation has a direct influence on operational performance and has a partial mediating effect on the relationship between GSCM practices and operational performance. Therefore, this research offers managers insight into the importance of technological innovation and GSCM practice adoption to achieve competitive advantages. It further provides the groundwork for managers, practitioners, and environmental management researchers to emphasize the value of GSCM practice in improving operational performance.

Paradigm shift in fintech landscape: a perspective from the Indian marketplace

In the past decade the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry globally has moved evolved significantly enough to enter mainstream in financial services domain. The tailwinds showcase those lines between technology and business are ever-blurring, and players across the strata have realized the importance of technology innovation and are leveraging it to build novel products and solutions for their customers. India has been one of the pioneers of this trend with 2000+ FinTech startups and more than 20 billion dollars’ worth of reported investments. Major drivers of the growth are attributed to macro-economic headwinds, rapid evolution in technology landscape and drastic change in customer demand. Alongside, there are equally interesting challenges to cope with and they are primarily stemming from security risks, rapidly changing regulatory framework, lack of adoption and demographic opportunities. This study relies on the qualitative approach by reviewing contemporary published research articles, reports published by key players of fintech industry, government’s regulatory organizations, and leading newspapers. We find that globally FinTech has moved from startups to a ubiquitous expression for technology-based innovation in financial services. We increasingly see more collaboration and innovation driven by incumbent banks, prominent technology players, and even regulatory organizations in the market. This is especially true for the Indian FS market, as is evident from a few key trends we have tracked. Indian FinTech ecosystem is unique in the way that it is a playground for a variety of players and young FinTech startups are leading the charge and traditional banks countering with improved digital offerings. While there will be differences in the paths each segment and stakeholders within the FinTech industry take, the key success factors will remain focused on customer experience, innovation, collaboration and speed to value with eye on regulatory landscape. It will be exciting to watch where India is headed as the rising power of India as producer as well as consumer of Fintech tools, the key drivers behind this massive growth and trends shaping Indian Fintech industry

Modeling the adoption of a garlic variety (Allium sativum L.) in Mexico through survival analysis

The objective of this research was to analyze the adoption behavior over time for the improved variety of garlic CEZAC 06, and the factors associated with the adoption process through survival analysis (SA), in North-Central Mexico. The data comes at farm level and was collected in 2019 through a questionnaire given to 40 garlic farmers in Zacatecas, Mexico. The results show that 62.5 % of the farmers who adopted CEZAC 06 carried out this process in the first two years after they were first introduced to it. The factors that played a role in the adoption process were: farmer age, how long the farmer had been in business for, number of hectares availables for garlic production, yield, number of college-educated family members, income from crop farming, income from garlic farming, agriculture-related courses taken, financial aid from the federal government, and being part of any type of organization. Improving yield and the quality of the garlic bulb requires an adequate extension system that allows farmers to receive updated and reliable information on the importance of technological innovation. Highlights The analysis also suggested that new technologies should be transmitted at higher rates to increase adoption. This can be done by implementing courses aimed at farmers with low educational backgrounds, small plots of land and low productivity levels. The factors affecting the adoption process were: farmer age, how long the farmer had been in business, yield, etc. CEZAC 06 will increase yield and rural farmers could improve the quality of the bulb as a marketable surplus. This work contributes to the scarce literature on the application of survival analysis to agricultural technologies.

Art education development in the context of global changes

New trends are emerging in the system of higher art education due to globalisation and integration, rapid development of technological innovations. The use of technological innovations causes emerging of new types of communication, collaboration and interaction between teachers and students. In the article, the concept of smart education and its principles and the competence of a future teacher and specifics of their professional training were described. Global educational trends were characterised. The perspectives of professional and pedagogical activity of art teacher were outlined. The importance of technological innovations in the process of innovative education was explained. The criteria for assessing the teacher's innovative competence were highlighted. It was established that the modern smart society requires a teacher who teaches art history while constantly developing his cognitive abilities, systematically renew his intellectual and creative potential. The peculiarities of teacher's innovative competence formation in the changing conditions of a modern “smart” society were investigated. It was concluded that digital competence is one of the new requirements for art critics training in the context of the development of the information-oriented society.

Social perception of technological innovations at sports facilities: justification for financing ‘white elephants’ from public sources? The case of Euro 2012 Stadiums in Poland

The main purpose of the paper is to provide a monetary valuation of social benefits in connection with the hypothetical implementation of technological innovations at four Euro 2012 stadiums in Poland. Not only the construction of the sport’s arenas, but also the ongoing maintenance drain the pockets of Polish taxpayers. At the same time Euro 2012 stadiums remain underused, which familiarize the host cities with the concept of ‘white elephants’. Due to the application of the contingent valuation method (CVM), the social effects obtained by the residents of four Polish cities were linked to proposed technological innovations, which were given appropriate monetary values. The research has proved the importance of technological innovations at the Euro 2012 stadiums in Poland. As a result, the residents of four Polish cities valued the social benefits related to the implementation of these innovations at PLN 70 million (USD 18 million).

Research Trends and Correlation Analysis of Technological Innovation and Absorptive Capacity

The purpose of this study is to identify the research trend of innovation capacity and technological innovation that are recently required in companies. This was done by collecting and analyzing dissertation abstracts from Springer and Scopus, which are websites with a collection of dissertations. For the research method, this study used NetMiner 4 and R program for text data analysis amongst unstructured data analysis, and analysis methods like keyword network analysis, LDA, and TreeMap were applied. The analysis results showed that there is a difference in the importance of technological innovation and absorptive capacity of Springer and Scopus

Double-threshold effect of technological innovation on environmental-responsibility fulfillment: Evidence from high-polluting SMEs in China

ABSTRACT This paper investigates the double-threshold effect of technological innovation on the environmental responsibilities of Chinese small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in high-polluting industries. A data set of 381 high-polluting Chinese SMEs from 2012 to 2018 was analyzed using panel-threshold effect models. The results show that technological innovation has a double-threshold effect on the environmental-responsibility fulfillment of high-polluting Chinese SMEs. The impact of technological innovation on environmental responsibility is significantly positive only when R&D investment intensity is within the interval between the first and the second thresholds. This study highlights the importance of technological innovation for high-polluting SMEs. It also provides suggestions for both policymakers and SME managers.

WITHDRAWN: Manufacturing service innovation platform based on 5G network and machine learning

Based on 5 G and machine learning analysis, according to the proposed smart factory, reference architecture for traditional manufacturing companies, the smart manufacturing workshop is a core component of the smart factory and its application path. Earlier systems emphasized that the manufacturing innovation process did not achieve market success, but most studies considered the importance of technological innovation as an element of the service innovation process. The proposed system provides a direction for organizing the overall innovation platform to achieve organizational excellence in various production services. Manufacturing service innovation is considered one of the keys to enabling 5 G communication systems. The role of corporate culture choice and 5 G logo innovation, the model under given initial background conditions, is a new contribution in this area. When manufacturing companies already leverage core competitiveness in strategic shifts and transitions to important new service businesses. Traditional telecommunications networks have provided different services to different customers through a single network infrastructure. Used to study machine learning technology's performance and the impact of organizations on the practical manufacturing industry of service innovation manufacturing. The 5 G Technology Innovation Services Platform uses machine learning technology to represent hands-on experience classification to analyze the manufacturing industry.

Changing global production network and its implication on Belt and Road Initiative

This editorial establishes the broader context for debating the great global convergence of world economic systems and the role of Belt and Road Initiative in shaping the reconfiguration of key global transport nodes and trade corridors. The interwoven relationships between various aspects of technological transformation, supply chain integration and demographic restructuring in shaping the global value chain and integrated production networks are theoretically and empirically probed in this special issue. The importance of technological innovation, and structural reforms are highlighted to help businesses to sustainably manage the growing supply chain complexity and the likely disruptions during the fourth industrial revolution.

CRM performance and development of media entrepreneurship in digital, social media and mobile commerce

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effect of CRM performance and technological innovation on performance of media entrepreneurs considering firm size.Design/methodology/approachThis is an analytical study used to empirically test the hypotheses proposed for SEM techniques using PLS and R packages. It used two steps in this way: the assessment of the outer model and the assessment of the inner model. Moreover, a bootstrapping method was employed to test indirect effects. Data were collected by distributing 127 questionnaires between the managers and deputies of active firms across Rasht, Iran.FindingsThe effect of CRM performance on SMEs performance development is partially mediated by media entrepreneurship. Moreover, the effect of technological innovation on SMEs performance development is mediated by media entrepreneurship. Furthermore, permutation test results indicated that there is no significant difference between small- and medium-sized firms.Research limitations/implicationsThis study used cross-sectional sampling method that can seriously limit result generalization. Therefore, conducting longitudinal studies is strongly recommended.Practical implicationsThe results of IPMA matrix indicated the serious importance of technological innovation, as a variable with the highest importance for SMEs performance development. Nevertheless, this variable has received the lowest importance in the studied population. Therefore, SMEs’ managers should pay sufficient attention to the concepts of “product innovations” and “process innovations.”Originality/valueThis study is of high importance in that it has adopted new and effective indices for statistical analysis. IPMA matrix, permutation test, CTA and FIMIX are examples. In addition, plspm and Matrixpls packages in R were used for the first time in this study.

Znaczenie innowacji technologicznych dla podnoszenia poziomu jakości życia mieszkańców miast — wybrane przykłady rozwiązań w polskich start-upach

The importance of technological innovations in raising the quality of life of city dwellers: Selected examples of solutions in Polish start-upsThe main goal of the study is to analyze technological solutions offered by start-ups, designed to im­prove the living standards of city dwellers. The text consists of two parts, theoretical and practical. In theoretical considerations, the author relies on selected literature items. The review of secondary sources first of all serves to define the concept of start-up, and then to expand and enrich the practical part with additional technological solutions for the described projects and this role is directly related to the purpose of the presented article. In the practical part, selected case studies were described and analyzed with reference to the results of the author’s own research. The research project was car­ried out by the author in 2016–2017 in cooperation with the Wroclaw Agglomeration Development Agency. Its aim was to analyze the start-up ecosystem in Wroclaw and to try to find an answer to the question about the importance of start-ups for the quality of life of city dwellers. Recommendations for the local authorities in Wroclaw on how to support ventures in entering the market and remain­ing there were of additional value. The project consisted of three parts. The first two were analyses of secondary sources, on the basis of which the necessary information was collected related to the definition of a start-up company and the current situation of enterprises in Poland and Wroclaw, and quantitative research in the form of an online survey on asample of n=108 start-ups from Wro­claw. The last stage of the research project was the qualitative part. It was in the form of individual interviews with start-ups and industry experts. Seven respondents took part in this component of the study. The result of the research was acharacterization of the start-up environment in Wroclaw. Answers to the questions asked in the questionnaire, supplemented by expert interviews, allowed to determine, among others, the branches in which Wroclaw start-ups operate, to identify the products offered by them and to extrapolate the results of start-ups’ situation to the whole of Poland. Based on the obtained knowledge, it was possible to present the importance of technological solutions of individual start-ups for the quality of life of city dwellers. According to the results of own research and the analysis of secondary sources, it can be stated that the presence of startups in urban space improves the quality of life of city dwellers, while also supporting the construction of social capital.

СУЧАСНІ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНІ МОБІЛЬНІ ЗАСОБИ НАВЧАННЯ В ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ

The article is devoted to modern information tools of training as a way to optimize the process of training future specialists. Emphasis is placed on the importance of technological innovation and the theory of learning in the application of a variety of technologies to teaching and teaching. It is determined that the patterns of behavior of modern students are changing with respect to their rapidly expanding digital environment. Modern digital students think and process information differently from their predecessors – thinking in parallel and linear models and reading visual images that could be used to read text. It is emphasized that new technologies, such as those described in the article, can give students of the information society and the interaction society the opportunity to receive increased and continuous participation in learning. Active students interact with their environment and manipulate objects in that environment, observe the impact of their interventions, and build their own interpretations of the phenomena and results of manipulations, share these interpretations with others. These descriptions offer connections to previously identified features of the Information Society and the Society for Interaction and New Technologies. Different approaches of providing modern active education in higher education institutions are analyzed. In summary, mobile learning devices can provide individuality through unique profiles, this category of technology can be a proper choice of learning environment aimed at enhancing individual learning orientation. Mobile devices need to be in tune with how events are happening around the world and the web, even if those devices have been used for personal purposes only. It is emphasized that a critical aspect of such a strategy is that the mobile device is not simply integrated into the educational and higher education institutions or fell into the hands of its user, as has been done, for example, with recent initiatives on computers and laptops. On the contrary, individual profiles must be intentionally designed into the device and involved in the educational process in educational institutions in general and in higher education institutions in particular.

Institutions, policies and diverse innovation systems: experiences from the US, Germany and South Korea

ABSTRACT The importance of technological innovation in economic development has been acknowledged, and appropriate approach for building innovative countries needs further studies. The article uses the U.S., Germany and South Korea, three innovative countries, respectively, with three different politico-economic institutions, to explore the influence of institutions on the content and implementation of innovation policies. The similar institutional frameworks of the three countries bring policy convergence, but different government-enterprise relations, labour relations and capital market organizations affect their policy implementations and their final innovation systems. Thus, the compatability between institutions and policies is more critical than the “correctness” of innovation policy models.