Innovation Attributes Research Articles

Exploring University Students’ Adoption of ChatGPT Using the Diffusion of Innovation Theory and Sentiment Analysis With Gender Dimension

This study explores the adoption and societal implications of an emerging technology such as Chat Generative Pre‐Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in higher education students. By utilizing a mixed‐method framework, this research combines Rogers’ diffusion of innovation theory with sentiment analysis, offering an innovative methodological approach for examining technology adoption in higher educational settings. It explores five attributes—relative advantage, compatibility, ease of use, observability, and trialability—shaping students’ behavioral intentions toward ChatGPT. Sentiment analysis offers qualitative depth, revealing emotional and perceptual aspects, and introduces a gender‐based perspective. The results suggest that five innovation attributes significantly impact the adoption rates and perceptions of ChatGPT, indicating its potential for transformative social change within the educational sector. Gen Zs viewed ChatGPT as innovative, compatible, and user‐friendly, enabling the independent pursuit of educational goals. Consequently, the benefits provided by ChatGPT in education motivate students to use the tool. Gender differences were observed in the prioritization of innovation attributes, with male students favoring compatibility, ease of use, and observability, while female students emphasized ease of use, compatibility, relative advantage, and trialability. The findings have implications for understanding how technological innovations such as ChatGPT could be strategically diffused across different societal segments, especially in the academic context where ethical considerations such as academic integrity are paramount. This study underscores the need for a demographic‐sensitive, user‐centric design in generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Influence of attributes of innovation on the knowledge of farmers practicing organic farming in Jabalpur district

Influence of attributes of innovation on the knowledge of farmers practicing organic farming in Jabalpur district

The Impacts of Innovation Attribute, Business Environment, and Risk Management on the Artificial Intelligence Investment Decision in Oman’s Hydrocarbons Industry

The Impacts of Innovation Attribute, Business Environment, and Risk Management on the Artificial Intelligence Investment Decision in Oman’s Hydrocarbons Industry

Frugal Innovations: Implementation in Regions of Poland

Purpose: The objective of the study is to assess the complexity of applying the attributes of frugal innovations in innovative enterprises located in three regions of Poland (i.e. A, B and C), as well as to compare the three regions. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study included 200 large innovative enterprises. The study listed the following number of enterprises belonging to individual regions: A – 154 entities, B – 39 entities, as well as C – 7 entities. Six hypotheses have been stated in the study. The empirical study considered quantitative methods and research techniques, i.e. the Computer Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) survey technique, and statistical analysis of quantitative data. The basic research tools were: the CAWI survey questionnaire, PS IMAGO PRO 7.0 software and Microsoft Excel. Findings: The study indicated that: (1) in the A and B regions – both in the area of shaping relationships with customers and shaping innovative processes –moderately high values of Indicator of the Complexity of Shaping Relationships with Customers (ICSRC) and Indicator of the Complexity of Shaping Innovative Processes (ICSIP) indicators were recorded, as well as in the C region, the values are moderately low for both indicators, (2) in the A region, there is a higher level of the complexity of applying the attributes of the concept of frugal innovations with respect to shaping relationships with customers and shaping innovative processes than in the B and C regions. Implications/limitations: In Poland, there are rather favorable conditions for the implementation of the attributes of the concept of frugal innovations – this is indicated by relatively small differences between the A and B regions. Therefore, in theoretically less developed voivodeships from the so-called Polish B region, frugal innovations are implemented. The research conducted indicates that greater emphasis should be placed on spreading knowledge about frugal innovations in the C Region, which can draw on the experience and support of the A region. Originality/value: The study raises a new issue in domestic science, concerning the implementation of the attributes of the concept of frugal innovations in various regions of Poland, i.e. the A, B and C regions.

Attributes of innovation and adoption of mobile banking in Egypt

While studying the adoption of mobile banking, its antecedents must be considered to have a better understanding and complete picture of the factors affecting the adoption of mobile banking. There is a scarcity of studies about the effect of the (Rogers, 1995, 2003) five attributes of innovation on the adoption of mobile banking. So, this paper examined the effect of relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability on the adoption of mobile banking in Egypt. The study hypotheses were tested using primary data collected online. The results show that relative advantage, compatibility, and observability have a significant positive impact on the adoption of mobile banking. On the other hand, the effect of complexity and trialability on the adoption of mobile banking was negative but nonsignificant.

Factor Determining the Smallholder Farmer’s Perception on Organic Farming: A Case of Makmur Sejahtera Farmers Group, Batu City, Indonesia

The perception of farmers in dealing with the phenomenon of climate change is to minimize the impact of reducing the productivity of agricultural products. Climate change which has an impact on the agricultural sector is also caused by unsustainable agricultural practices. Several studies have examined the adoption of organic farming innovations that are sustainable from an environmental aspect and increase farmer income. However, there has been no research on farmers' knowledge and perceptions of implementing organic farming as a climate change adaptation strategy. This research aims to analyze the factors that shape farmers' negative perceptions of organic farming and characteristics of the farmers. The sampling technique in this research uses a probability sampling approach with a total of 80 farmers with interviews using two languages, namely Javanese (local language) and Indonesian to make it easier to understand the research questions. This research used Second Order CFA with WarpPLS 5.0. The basic theory that is found in this study is farmers pay more attention to the attributes of innovation, observability of yields, and access to information. Farmers in Makmur Sejahtera Farmers Group are classified as laggards and late majority. The visible results from the demo plot of organic farming are lower than the results from land that applies conventional farming. Farmers prefer to use pesticides and chemical fertilizers to deal with pest explosions due to climate change. Based on the results, the adoption of organic farming for an adaptive climate change impact with a management policy was recommended.

Innovation Attributes Composite and Adoption of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) in Tanzanian Manufacturing and Service Sectors: The Mediating Role of Behavioral Preferences

This study was conducted to explore barriers to ABC adoption in the Tanzanian manufacturing and service sectors, notwithstanding its superiority over the traditional costing system. It went further to suggest solutions to such barriers by evaluating the mediating role of behavioral preferences on the causal relationship between the innovation attributes composite and ABC adoption. Based on the cross-sectional survey design, primary data were collected from a sample of 188 companies located in the Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Dodoma regions. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) revealed that none of the behavioral preferences positively mediated the causal relationship between the innovation attributes composite and ABC adoption at level 1. At level 2, the findings show that, it was the mediating effect by the perceived usefulness ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) only that was statistically significant. With the exception of the perceived ease of use, the mediating effects by perceived usefulness ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) and normative beliefs ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) were further confirmed to be statistically significant at level 3 of adoption. Moreover, the mediating effects by the perceived ease of use ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) and normative beliefs ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) were found to be statistically significant at level 4 of adoption. At the highest level 5 of ABC adoption, it was the normative belief ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]) only that positively mediated the causal relationship between the innovation attributes composite and ABC adoption.

Sustainable organizations: conceptions and attributes

The article has as its object of study micro, small and medium-sized industrial and service companies. The objective was to analyze the dimensions, components of technological capacity and management technologies, as innovative attributes of organizational sustainability. It investigated in micro, small and medium-sized companies “which technical and managerial attributes are suitable for innovation and organizational sustainability?”. Specifically, what is the relationship between technological capabilities and management technologies allied to entrepreneurship, with organizational sustainability and sustainable development?" In the method, research in the literature and field in the universe of 1,758 micro, small and medium industrial, and 15,112 micro and small industrial and service companies, with a stratified random sample and accessibility. In theoretical and methodological contributions, the study points to an advance for the academic community in the areas of innovation, technologies and empirical research for organizations. In social and managerial contributions, the application of technological capacity and management technologies in micro, small and medium-sized companies generate perspectives for sustainable managerial and social development. Among the main results, the literature and empirical, the analysis presented here suggests that predictable dimensions, competencies and technological capabilities, combined with appropriate management technologies, are prominent attributes in evaluating innovative and sustainable organizational structures that lead to economic and social development.

Product Innovation Among Furniture Firms: The Case of the Private Economy Area

Objective: The objective of this article is to analyze product innovation among furniture firms in the private economy area of Vietnam. Method: We designed a questionnaire related to product innovation among furniture firms in the private economy area. We determined the observed variables (scales) of product innovation among furniture firms based on previous studies and expert interview results. We use both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including descriptive statistics, reliability analysis through the Cronbach alpha coefficient, EFA analysis, the independent T test, and ANOVA analysis. Results: Four attributes of product innovation among furniture firms in the private economy area were quite high. All the attributes of the variables are statistically significant. There is no statistically significant difference in product innovation among furniture firms in the private economy area between these different genders and career seniorities. Conclusions: This research broadens the understanding of the importance of product innovation in the productivity and competitiveness of the furniture firms in the private economy area studied. This research has expanded product innovation among furniture firms in the private economy as an activity with profound business performance impacts. This study can be a basis for other research works and policy design oriented to achieve a comprehensive measurement of business performance and make business strategy in the firm.

A Pragmatic Mapping of Perceptions and Use of Digital Information Systems in Primary Care in Sweden: Survey Study.

Electronic health records and IT infrastructure in primary care allow for digital documentation and access to information, which can be used to guide evidence-based care and monitor patient safety and quality of care. Quality indicators specified by regulatory authorities can be automatically computed and presented to primary care staff. However, the implementation of digital information systems (DIS) in health care can be challenging, and understanding factors such as relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability is needed to improve the success and rate of adoption and diffusion. This study aims to explore how DIS are used and perceived by health care professionals in primary care. This study used quantitative assessment to gather survey data on the use and potential of DIS in health care in Sweden from the perspectives of primary care personnel in various roles. The digital questionnaire was designed to be short and contained 3 sections covering respondent characteristics, current use of platforms, and perceptions of decision support tools. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, nonparametric hypothesis testing, ordinal coefficient α, and confirmatory factor analysis. The study collected responses from participants across 10 regions of Sweden, comprising 31.9% (n=22) from private clinics and 68.1% (n=47) from public clinics. Participants included administrators (18/69, 26.1%), a medical strategist (1/69, 1.4%), and physicians (50/69, 72.5%). Usage frequency varied as follows: 11.6% (n=8) used DIS weekly, 24.6% (n=17) monthly, 27.5% (n=19) a few times a year, 26.1% (n=18) very rarely, and 10.1% (n=7) lacked access. Administrators used DIS more frequently than physicians (P=.005). DIS use centered on quality improvement and identifying high-risk patients, with differences by role. Physicians were more inclined to use DIS out of curiosity (P=.01). Participants desired DIS for patient follow-up, lifestyle guidance, treatment suggestions, reminders, and shared decision-making. Administrators favored predictive analysis (P<.001), while physicians resisted immediate patient identification (P=.03). The 5 innovation attributes showed high internal consistency (α>.7). These factors explained 78.5% of questionnaire variance, relating to complexity, competitive advantage, compatibility, trialability, and observability. Factors 2, 3, and 4 predicted intention to use DIS, with factor 2 alone achieving the best accuracy (root-mean-square=0.513). Administrators and physicians exhibited role-based DIS use patterns highlighting the need for tailored approaches to promote DIS adoption. The study reveals a link between positive perceptions and intention to use DIS, emphasizing the significance of considering all factors for successful health care integration. The results suggest various directions for future studies. These include refining the trialability and observability questions for increased reliability and validity, investigating a larger sample with more specific target groups to improve generalization, and exploring the relevance of different groups' perspectives and needs in relation to decisions about and use of DIS.

Determinants of agritourism development in green tea farms of the northern mountains of Vietnam: A hybrid approach based on the combination of diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory and PLS-SEM

Agritourism is the practice of identifying and capitalizing on rural destinations' diverse on-farm and off-farm attractions. Thai Nguyen, a major green tea farming region belonging to the Northern Mountains of Vietnam, is selected as the study area. This study aims to determine and analyze the factors affecting agritourism development including Green Productivity, Digital Transformation, and Stakeholder Engagement. Five innovative attributes of the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory as Relative Advantage, Compatibility, Complexity, Trialability, and Observability are included. Questionnaires are distributed to 350 farmers inhabited in Thai Nguyen. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) is used to analyze at two levels: the determinant and the goal of agritourism development. The study results show that, at the determinant level, innovation attributes of DOI account for 35.8% of farmers' perceptions of Green Productivity (R2 = 0.358), 30.6% for Stakeholder Engagement (R2 = 0.306), and 34.6% for Digital Transformation (R2 = 0.346). At the goal level, Green Productivity, Stakeholder Engagement, and Digital Transformation determinants explain 55.1% of the sustainable development goal of Agritourism (R2 = 0.551). The study findings reveal that the innovation attributes of DOI are strong predictors of how factors like green productivity, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation play their roles in the sustainable development of agritourism. These factors are helpful in moving agritourism toward its desired long-term growth. Policy suggestions are also presented for the long-term growth of agritourism on regional and national scales in Vietnam.

Computerised Care for Diabetic Patients at CADA: An Analysis of the Relationship with a Social Innovation in a Hospital Environment

This article, which focuses on the computerisation of care for diabetic patients, analyses the relationship with a social innovation in the hospital environment at the Abidjan Anti-Diabetic Centre (CADA). The aim is to highlight the social logic of a denunciation of innovation in the patient-caregiver relationship through the Visiomed project. This article, which focuses on the computerisation of care for diabetic patients, analyses the relationship with social innovation in the hospital environment at the Abidjan Anti-Diabetic Centre (CADA). It sets out to highlight the social logic of a denunciation of innovation in the patient-caregiver relationship through the Visiomed project. The analysis focuses on the reconfiguration of patient-caregiver relationships, the social representations associated with the innovation, the trajectories of computerisation and management linked to the Visiomed project, and the issues and challenges of maintaining patients in the face of the innovation. The discussion of the results shows that the denunciation or rejection of the Visiomed innovation by the patient can be explained by the distancing of the Agent-Patient relationship, the differentiated representations that patients have of the attributes of technological innovation, associated with this computerisation of care monitoring through the Visiomed project. Moreover, these differentiated representations of the innovation are the product of the reconfiguration of the relationships between the health agents of the Antidiabetic Centre and their patients in the social field of communication.

Computerised Care for Diabetic Patients at CADA: An Analysis of the Relationship with a Social Innovation in a Hospital Environment

This article, which focuses on the computerisation of care for diabetic patients, analyses the relationship with a social innovation in the hospital environment at the Abidjan Anti-Diabetic Centre (CADA). The aim is to highlight the social logic of a denunciation of innovation in the patient-caregiver relationship through the Visiomed project. This article, which focuses on the computerisation of care for diabetic patients, analyses the relationship with social innovation in the hospital environment at the Abidjan Anti-Diabetic Centre (CADA). It sets out to highlight the social logic of a denunciation of innovation in the patient-caregiver relationship through the Visiomed project. The analysis focuses on the reconfiguration of patient-caregiver relationships, the social representations associated with the innovation, the trajectories of computerisation and management linked to the Visiomed project, and the issues and challenges of maintaining patients in the face of the innovation. The discussion of the results shows that the denunciation or rejection of the Visiomed innovation by the patient can be explained by the distancing of the Agent-Patient relationship, the differentiated representations that patients have of the attributes of technological innovation, associated with this computerisation of care monitoring through the Visiomed project. Moreover, these differentiated representations of the innovation are the product of the reconfiguration of the relationships between the health agents of the Antidiabetic Centre and their patients in the social field of communication.

Adoption of community-based strategies for sustainable vector control and prevention

Community engagement strategies provide tools for sustainable vector-borne disease control. A previous cluster randomized control trial engaged nine intervention communities in seven participatory activities to promote management of the domestic and peri-domestic environment to reduce risk factors for vector-borne Chagas disease. This study aims to assess the adoption of this innovative community-based strategy, which included chickens’ management, indoor cleaning practices, and domestic rodent infestation control, using concepts from the Diffusion of Innovations Theory. We used questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to understand perceptions of knowledge gained, intervention adoption level, innovation attributes, and limiting or facilitating factors for adoption. The analysis process focused on five innovation attributes proposed by the Diffusion of Innovations Theory: relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability. Rodent management was highly adopted by participants, as it had a relative advantage regarding the use of poison and was compatible with local practices. The higher complexity was reduced by offering several types of trapping systems and having practical workshops allowed trialability. Observability was limited because the traps were indoors, but information and traps were shared with neighbors. Chicken management was not as widely adopted due to the higher complexity of the method, and lower compatibility with local practices. Using the concepts proposed by the Diffusion of Innovations Theory helped us to identify the enablers and constraints in the implementation of the Chagas vector control strategy. Based on this experience, community engagement and intersectoral collaboration improve the acceptance and adoption of novel and integrated strategies to improve the prevention and control of neglected diseases.

Innovative attributes, brand reputation and behavioral consequences in the clothing industry: the roles of self-congruity and value consciousness

PurposeResearchers have paid little attention to elucidating how customer-perceived innovative apparel attributes are linked to brand reputation and consumer buying behaviors. This study intends to bridge that gap by providing empirical evidence on the effects of product novelty, product difference and product inimitability on brand reputation and behavioral intentions in the context of garment purchasing. We also investigate the moderating effects of self-congruity and value consciousness on the attribute‒brand reputation linkages, as well as their immediate influence on the domain variables.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed model was estimated using data from a web-based survey of 299 female apparel customers. Structural equation modeling was employed to test the relationships between variables.FindingsThe results indicate that product novelty, product inimitability, self-congruity and value consciousness significantly influence brand reputation. The results also demonstrate that self-congruity, value consciousness and brand reputation have direct effects on behavioral intention, while self-congruity and value consciousness appear to moderate the relationship between innovative product attributes and brand reputation.Originality/valueThis study is the first to present a conceptual model that systematically encompasses product innovation, brand perceptions and behavioral links in the field of women's clothing. The findings have important implications for both academics and practitioners in the field of fashion marketing.

Transactive memory system, boundary-spanning search and business model innovation: the moderating role of environmental dynamism

Based on organizational learning theory, the influence of the transactive memory system of the top management team on business model innovation is discussed, as is the impact of different dimensions of boundary-spanning search on different business model innovation attributes when attention distribution is taken into account. Meanwhile, the moderating effects of environmental dynamism are considered. Regression and bootstrap analysis are used to test hypotheses. The results based on empirical research show that the transactive memory system has a positive effect on the dual attributes of business model innovation; acute boundary-spanning search and concentrated boundary-spanning search affect novelty-centered business model innovation and efficiency-centered business model innovation, respectively, and play mediating roles. Meanwhile, environmental dynamism positively moderates the relationship between acute boundary-spanning search and novelty-centered business model innovation, but negatively moderates the relationship between concentrated boundary-spanning and business efficiency-centered model innovation efficiency.

Assessing True Shallot Seed (TSS) performance and farmers’ perceptions of its innovation attributes

True Shallot Seed (TSS) cultivation is a new shallot production technique that does not use vegetative tubers as planting material, but rather seeds. This study aimed to examine the field performance of TSS and assess farmers’ perceptions of TSS innovation attributes. On-farm participatory trials involving eight farmers were conducted in Cirebon and Brebes during June-August 2020. Compared to Trisula and Maserati, Sanren’s performance was the best in both the nursery and transplant stages. Maserati showed the second-best performance in seed emergence and yields. Meanwhile, although farmers had rated Trisula high scores for color, pungency, and bulb shape, poorer yields made Trisula the least financially viable of the others. Relative advantage, compatibility, trialability, and observability of TSS are rated positive by farmers. In terms of complexity, most farmers perceive that learning and understanding TSS innovation is quite a challenge for them. Bivariate correlation analysis indicates that the more positive farmer’s perception of relative advantage, compatibility, trialability, and observability of TSS, the more positive their intention to adopt TSS will be. However, complexity has a negative significant correlation with the intention which means that the more complex TSS innovation is perceived by farmers, the weaker their intention to adopt TSS will be.

Understanding care coordination for Veterans with complex care needs: protocol of a multiple-methods study to build evidence for an effectiveness and implementation study.

For patients with complex health and social needs, care coordination is crucial for improving their access to care, clinical outcomes, care experiences, and controlling their healthcare costs. However, evidence is inconsistent regarding the core elements of care coordination interventions, and lack of standardized processes for assessing patients' needs has made it challenging for providers to optimize care coordination based on patient needs and preferences. Further, ensuring providers have reliable and timely means of communicating about care plans, patients' full spectrum of needs, and transitions in care is important for overcoming potential care fragmentation. In the Veterans Health Administration (VA), several initiatives are underway to implement care coordination processes and services. In this paper, we describe our study underway in the VA aimed at building evidence for designing and implementing care coordination practices that enhance care integration and improve health and care outcomes for Veterans with complex care needs. In a prospective observational multiple methods study, for Aim 1 we will use existing data to identify Veterans with complex care needs who have and have not received care coordination services. We will examine the relationship between receipt of care coordination services and their health outcomes. In Aim 2, we will adapt the Patient Perceptions of Integrated Veteran Care questionnaire to survey a sample of Veterans about their experiences regarding coordination, integration, and the extent to which their care needs are being met. For Aim 3, we will interview providers and care teams about their perceptions of the innovation attributes of current care coordination needs assessment tools and processes, including their improvement over other approaches (relative advantage), fit with current practices (compatibility and innovation fit), complexity, and ability to visualize how the steps proceed to impact the right care at the right time (observability). The provider interviews will inform design and deployment of a widescale provider survey. Taken together, our study will inform development of an enhanced care coordination intervention that seeks to improve care and outcomes for Veterans with complex care needs.

Organizational structure and dynamic capabilities on business model innovation in project-driven enterprises: evidence from the construction industry

PurposeFlexibility and efficiency are dual attributes of the organizational structure that are crucial for project-driven enterprises to achieve sustainable development in a dynamic environment. However, there is a lack of research on the patterns by which the dual attributes of a project-driven enterprise’s organizational structure affect business model innovation. Employing organizational theory, this study aims to assess the mediating mechanisms and dynamic capabilities through which the dual attributes of the organizational structure influence business model innovation in project-driven enterprises.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 242 employees from four project-driven companies across 26 cities (e.g. Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou and Shenzhen) in China. Structural equation modeling revealed the relationship between organizational structure’s dual attributes and business model innovation.FindingsThe findings show that the dual attributes (flexibility and efficiency) of the organizational structure have positive impacts on business model innovation. Moreover, dynamic capabilities mediate the relationship between the dual attributes and business model innovation in project-driven enterprises.Originality/valueThis study provides contributions to innovation research in the context of project-driven enterprises by revealing the influence of organizational structure on business model innovation through the firms’ dynamic capabilities. Such knowledge can enable managers of project-driven enterprises to develop effective interventions to promote business model innovation.

반도체 장비 기업의 유형별 혁신 속성 및 기술지식 영향력 요인 연구

반도체 장비 기업의 유형별 혁신 속성 및 기술지식 영향력 요인 연구