Innovative Infrastructure Research Articles

THEORETICAL MODEL FOR MANAGING THE IMPORT SUBSTITUTION PROCESS

The article is devoted to the current problem of import substitution, since increasing technological independence is identified as a priority in the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation. In the context of ongoing sanctions from the West, the processes of import substitution require the formation of scientific and methodological tools for the diversification of production processes based on technologies, materials and components of domestic production. The theoretical analysis carried out made it possible to identify and characterize the main integration forms of interaction between organizations in the process of import substitution (holding, cluster, union, technology park), determine their advantages and disadvantages from the standpoint of combining production capacities and complementary resources and technologies. An analysis of the regulatory and legislative framework governing the processes of import substitution was carried out to ensure the overall orderliness of actions. As part of the work of the Government Commission on Import Substitution, the “Plan for Promoting Import Substitution in Industry” was adopted; in accordance with the priority areas of scientific and technological development until 2030, private regulatory legal acts are constantly being developed. The analysis of statistical data showed that the domestic industrial complex is successfully coping with the consequences of the lack of imports, options have been found to intensify import substitution processes within the framework of innovation infrastructure, and “digital production” technologies are being developed. The import substitution policy has received a new round of development from 2022, aimed at replacing missing imported products along with critical end-to-end technologies. There is an annual increase in indicators of intellectual activity and infrastructure support for import substitution processes. A methodological approach to managing import substitution processes is proposed, which involves creating an infrastructure to support developers of new technologies, taking into account the possibility of network interaction. A generalized model of the mechanism for managing import substitution processes is proposed, ensuring the achievement of goals at the micro-macro and meso levels, which can be the basis for developing a methodology for forming the import substitution process of an organization.

Взаимосвязь уровня социально-экономического развития и инновационно-инвестиционного потенциала региона

In the context of the transition of the Russian Federation to innovation-oriented economic growth, the importance of the innovation and investment potential of meso-level socio-economic systems is increasing. The inconsistency of the activities of economic agents in the context of the transformation of the economic model leads to the fact that regional policy faces a number of challenges that cause a decrease in the effectiveness of strategic development. It is assumed that determining the priorities of the spatial and sectoral structure in the development of socio-economic development Strategies allows regions to effectively adapt to environmental conditions and form a competitive innovation infra-structure under the influence of a favorable investment climate. The purpose of this work is to study the regularity of the region's position in the ratings from the presence of priorities of the spatial and sectoral structure in the implementa-tion of the Strategy of socio-economic development and strengthening of innovation and investment potential. The paper analyzed the regional distribution according to Russian ratings with further research of socio-economic develop-ment Strategies and a general assessment of the factors studied, which made it possible to identify the importance of the interdependence of priority areas of the spatial and sectoral structure of the region with the Strategy of socio-economic development and innovation and investment potential. The author's model of the regional innovation system is proposed, which allows to gradually determine the subsystems of the implementation of regional investment and innovation policy, as well as to assess the possibilities of their dynamic interaction, ensuring the continuous circulation of knowledge, investment flows and human capital. The innovation and investment potential as a result of the coordi-nation of the elements of the regional innovation system represents a triad of interaction between the system of creation, dissemination and application of knowledge. The communicative interaction between science, education and business leads to the formation of regional innovation clusters, which are the highest manifestation of the level of development of the innovation and investment potential of the socio-economic system (region/subject of the Russian Federation).

Industrial policy for innovation: why does it matter?

This paper explores the relationship between industrial policy, innovation, and productivity in the Philippines. It argues that strategic industrial policies can promote innovation by incentivizing market-oriented research and development and commercialization, developing necessary innovation infrastructure, and fostering a skilled workforce equipped to work with new technologies and adapt to changing market demands. The paper also focuses on the importance of connecting innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems, highlighting the challenges facing the Philippines in this area. It specifically analyzes the country’s startup ecosystem and recommends the establishment of Regional Inclusive Innovation Centers (RIICs) to facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders. Finally, the paper discusses the adoption and adaptation of artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 technologies and their potential to drive productivity gains and transform the Philippine economy.

Community-driven Waste Management: Insights from an Action Research Trial in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Background Yogyakarta is in a waste emergency period. Waste management poses a significant challenge in urban areas, necessitating innovative and sustainable solutions. This article explores the Community-Based Waste Management (CBWM) approach implemented in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia, shedding light on valuable lessons from this initiative. Yogyakarta City's experience is a case study for understanding the effectiveness of involving local communities in waste management efforts. Through participatory programs, residents have been empowered to actively contribute to waste reduction, recycling, and proper disposal practices. Objective This study seeks public health-oriented household waste management options and increases public awareness about trash management while keeping public health in mind to overcome Yogyakarta's waste emergency. Methods This study employs an action research design mixed with qualitative research. Participants were members of society, government authorities (environmental and health offices), and the Yogyakarta Provincial and City Health Offices. For the trial method, participants comprised four cycles utilizing a standard random sample procedure. An in-depth interview was conducted to evaluate the procedure, and questionnaires were used to determine performance indicators for the procedure. Results Community-based action research guarantees that waste management is improved by approaching it from a public health standpoint. Waste management innovations include implementing environmental sanitation, clean and healthy lifestyles, implementing occupational health and safety concepts, sorting organic and inorganic waste, as well as innovations in household waste management infrastructure. Conclusion Innovation in waste management considers that public health is necessary for society. Innovation refines waste processing techniques that were previously in use. This idea is suitable and adaptable to the circumstances of Yogyakarta City residents.

К вопросу о формировании промышленной политики на уровне региона

The article deals with the development of industrial policy on the level of the region. In the course of the study, the basic principles were formed on the basis of which it is possible to build the development of various elements of both investment and innovation infrastructure for the interaction of administrative resources at the federal and regional levels. The priorities of the industrial development of the region are formulated. Recommendations in the field of structural and investment policy are given. The necessity of clustering the industrial potential of the region is proved. The necessity of developing regional support based on an individual regional approach in the field of industrial potential development is substantiated. The main tasks of regional development in the field of industrial policy implementation are formulated.

FORMATION OF INDICATORS FOR MANAGING THE INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES IN RURAL AREAS

INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF THE STUDY. The purpose of the study is to determine the process of forming indicators for the management of innovative development of agricultural enterprises in rural areas in the current conditions and the European integration vector of the state, taking into account the goals of sustainable development. RESEARCH METHODS. During the study, the following scientific economic methods were used: the grouping and classification method, index-indicator method, structural-logical analysis method, graphic method, etc. PRESENTATION OF THE MAIN MATERIAL. The need to transition to innovative development of agricultural enterprises in rural areas was analyzed and substantiated in order to balance and stabilize the latter. Criteria for innovative development of rural areas were developed: institutional (study of the state of regulatory and legal support for the application of innovations, innovative approaches, creation of innovative prerequisites and an appropriate environment in the agricultural sector of the country, etc.); index-indicator (comprehensive assessment of the development of the country's innovative potential, which includes sustainable development by studying specific indicators (indexes and indicators) of the implementation of innovations); innovative entrepreneurship; innovative infrastructure; innovative culture. RESULTS. The index-indicator criterion is deepened by proposing separate and substantiated groups of indicators of innovative development of rural areas based on the Oslo Guidelines (by measuring scientific, technological and innovative activity in business): indicators of innovative potential of rural areas; indicators of knowledge flow management; indicators of assessment of the external environment of agricultural enterprises. KEYWORDS: agricultural enterprises; European integration; innovative development; innovative activity; sustainability; sustainable development; rural areas; development.

Innovative management of the production risks of agricultural enterprises

The article examines the innovative infrastructure in the management of production risks of agricultural enterprises, which is related to the rules for evaluating alternative scenarios for reducing threats in the production system of agricultural production entities in order to obtain the desired result. A methodical approach to the assessment of factors-tools in the innovative management of production risks, which activate the process of economic development of agricultural enterprises in an institutional environment, is presented. It is proved that the institutional determinants that manage the production risks of agricultural enterprises form a system whose effectiveness depends on the implementation of the relevant directions of economic development of agricultural institutes focused on the introduction of innovations into the production cycle. The structural dialectic connection of the concept of innovative development of agricultural enterprises with the cyclical development of the production system is presented. A structural and logical diagram of a methodical approach to the implementation of the mechanism of innovative management of production risks of agricultural enterprises has been built. A mathematical toolkit for evaluating scenarios of innovative management of production risks of agricultural enterprises is defined. Stimulating and disincentive factors-tools in the innovative management of production risks and their impact on the economic development of agricultural enterprises are determined. In order to determine the optimal scenarios for neutralizing threats to the economic development of agricultural enterprises, models of acceleration (deceleration) of the action of stimulating and disincentive factors-tools in the innovative management of production risks were built. The integral index of the economic development of agricultural enterprises of the agro-climatic regions of Ukraine in the pre-war, war-conflict and post-war periods was calculated. It has been established that due to the accumulation of a significant amount of production, financial, material, technical and innovative potential, the level of economic development of agricultural enterprises of the agro-climatic zones of the Forest-Steppe and Polissia increases, which characterizes their ability to reproduce the production system of agriculture in Ukraine.

Concerning Sustainable Development of Economic Systems

The article studies the essence of the sustainable development conception and explains the necessity for social and economic systems of different scale and level to pass to the self-supporting trend. Overcoming difficulties connected with natural restrictions of civilization progress makes managers comprehend deep nature and immanent phenomena of social and economic systems and use relevant new mechanisms of management in practice. Special attention is paid to such natural system laws as entropic dynamics and self-organization. The authors put forward methodological principles of shaping the sustainable innovation infrastructure of the Russian economic system and demonstrate the most important targets for phase analysis and optimization of its development. The article identifies specific system characteristics, which should be taken into account to implement strategic plans of sustainable development. The authors highlighted the principle condition for sustainable development of Russia, i. e. social and economic transformation that is mainly stipulated by progress in ethics and alteration in public morals trend.

Legal infrastructures for firm innovation: Effects of intellectual property protection in the era of digital economy

This paper, using a sample of A-share firms in China from 2018 to 2022, demonstrates a positive influence of intellectual property protection on firm innovation and reveals that digital transformation mediates this relationship, amplifying the innovation impetus provided by robust intellectual property regimes. Notably, the positive effect of intellectual property protection on firm innovation is found to be weaker high-tech industries than that in non-high-tech industries. These findings highlight the nuanced role of intellectual property legal frameworks in fostering innovation and the evolving dynamics of digital transformation across different industry contexts.

Marketing support to commercialize innovations in Russian universities

Modern trends in the changing role of universities in the country’s economic development set new challenges for higher education. The article discusses the main directions of marketing support for universities’ innovative activities and ways to improve the mechanisms for marketing tools formation to commercialize innovations. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to institutionalize the transfer of knowledge by creating an appropriate innovation infrastructure in universities and scientific organizations to commercialize the results of scientific and technical activities. Departments should become an important element of the university’s innovation infrastructure engaged in innovation marketing – activities for the commercialization of innovations based on marketing approaches. The article, based on SWOT analysis and SPACE matrix of strategic position and action assessment identifies the main problems of innovations commercialization in Russian universities and justifies prospective directions of using marketing approaches, methods and tools for promoting new products on the market. It is concluded that the main thing in determining promising areas of scientific research and technical and technological work is to study and forecast the needs of the market to determine the degree of its usefulness for the buyer and the consumer. The adoption of technology by the market and the consumer is the main result of innovations commercialization.

Financial component of the hydrogen economy development strategy of Ukraine

The relevance of the study is determined by the need to detail the financial justification of the development of the hydrogen economy in Ukraine, taking into account the need to ensure energy independence and diversification of energy resources. With a sufficient number of publications on the innovativeness of hydrogen technologies, global trends in their use and the importance of decarbonization of public production, the issue of financial support for the development of the hydrogen economy remains insufficiently covered. The purpose of the article is to highlight and characterize the financial component of the strategy for building the hydrogen economy of Ukraine. To achieve the goal, general and special methods of scientific research were used: abstraction, decomposition, comparison, analysis, extrapolation. According to the results of the study, a derived relationship between the number of scientific studies on the development of hydrogen technologies and the state of the energy market was revealed, which made it possible to put forward a hypothesis about the intensity of research on the prospects for the development of the hydrogen economy in the context of the adequacy of its financing. The existing hydrogen technologies can be applied only in connection with the development of renewable energy, they require increased innovations in production, infrastructure, and consumption of hydrogen, therefore, they require increased financing. The financial component of the Hydrogen Strategy of Ukraine (until 2050), developed by the Ministry of Energy, is highlighted at each stage of its implementation. The foreign experience of strategies for the development of the hydrogen economy is presented and the insufficiency of financial resources to ensure the achievement of the target indicators of the Ukrainian strategy, especially in the conditions of war, is stated. The relationship between the Hydrogen Strategy of Ukraine and the Recovery Plan of Ukraine until 2032 is characterized. The general need for financing the development of the hydrogen economy at the second stage of the implementation of the Hydrogen Strategy was determined in connection with the content of the pilot projects. Accordingly, there is a need to detail the focus and sources of funding for the hydrogen economy development strategy in Ukraine, potential sources of cash receipts, changes in institutional and regulatory support for the hydrogen strategy.

Modelling project activities for future teachers within the innovative infrastructure of pedagogical universities: integrative solutions

Introduction. In the quest to enhance the training of future teachers, particular emphasis is placed on identifying the educational potential of new learning environments within pedagogical universities under the Ministry of Education of Russia. These institutions have undergone infrastructure updates as part of federal programs designed to support education. Aim. The aim of this study is to develop an original model for organising the project activities of student teachers, taking into account the contemporary infrastructural capabilities of pedagogical universities under the Ministry of Education of Russia. Methodology, methods and techniques. The methodological foundation of this research is grounded in the principles of community development pedagogy and the design of evolving educational systems. The integration of integrative, synergetic, environmental, and system-activity approaches facilitated the identification and development of components within the author’s model for organising project activities for future teachers in the context of pedagogical technoparks, such as “Quantorium”, and technoparks focused on universal pedagogical competencies in higher education institutions under the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. The validation of the developed model was conducted through expert assessments. Results. The authors developed the model for organising project activities for future teachers within the innovative infrastructure of pedagogical universities. The main components of the model are outlined, including integrative objectives and anticipated outcomes of students’ project activities, interdisciplinary project content, and a technological component that facilitates the transformation of interdisciplinary project content into personally meaningful experiences through the technology of collaborative distributed project activities. The study identifies and justifies the conditions necessary for the effective implementation of the developed model, focusing on the management of processes, resources, and participants involved in interdisciplinary project activities. Scientific novelty. Integrative processes, within the context of this study, are regarded as a pedagogical phenomenon that reflects the interconnections among the objects, processes, and subjects involved in project activities. Practical significance. The research materials can be utilised in the development of programmes aimed at enhancing the infrastructure of pedagogical universities. They can also assist in the refinement of educational curricula for training teaching staff, particularly in disciplines that prepare future educators to effectively organise project-based activities within contemporary educational environments.

Navigating Cityscapes: Innovations in Urban Mobility and Infrastructure

Abstract The nature and broadening of road transportation infrastructure influence a nation’s ability to grow sustainably. Due to the combined impacts of poor maintenance and structural weaknesses to meet the demands of an increase in traffic intensity and loads, India’s enormous network of existing roads, which were built at considerable expense, is starting to exhibit signs of distress failure before the design period. Maintenance directly affects a pavement’s longevity. The Pavement Maintenance Management System (PMMS) is a scientific strategy for assessing the current state of pavement in a specific area. To provide a more flexible approach that allows tasks to be accomplished more successfully, this project intends to provide a Pavement Maintenance Management System that provides an organized approach for the maintenance, improvement, and operation of city pavements and tools. As part of this study, an initial survey is carried out from Thanakankulam to Thiruparankundram. The World Bank created HDM-4, a software program that may be used internationally to identify the best repair itinerary for highway pavements. To identify the Pavement Quality Index and associated techniques, the HDM-4 tool will conduct further investigations.

Energy storage scenarios and design of a new Italian innovation infrastructure for energy transition

Abstract The revised European Renewable Energy Directive sets the EU’s binding renewable energy target for 2030 to a minimum of 42.5% from renewable sources in the overall energy mix. To achieve the fit-for-55 objectives, Italy intends to increase solar and wind power plants installations by 2030, with expected power capacities of 79.3 GW and 28.1 GW respectively. Renewable energy penetration is unlocked by an adequate storage capacity availability which should increase by up to 95 GWh (2030) in the Country. The present paper aims at providing an outlook on the national energy scenarios and forecasts on energy storage systems penetration, sharing the design of an innovation facility to support the industry in advancing the technological maturity of energy storage systems with specific reference to hydrogen and e-fuel production as well as electrochemical storage.

Innovation and infrastructure: driving forces for entrepreneurship development and economic opportunities

Purpose. To determine the relationship between innovation and infrastructure to support entrepreneurship as factors of growth of economic opportunities, based on the results of empirical research. Methodology. The case method and modern tools of econometric research were used to create an economic-mathematical model that assesses the relationship between economic opportunities and indicators of economic innovation. The research is based on the results of the Gallup 75 Years Anniversary Survey on current and future economic opportunities, as well as Global Innovation Index (GII) indicators. Findings. Creating favorable conditions for doing business and developing entrepreneurship is critically important for the economic recovery of Ukraine. The high level of entrepreneurial activity among Ukrainians emphasizes the importance of the development of innovative infrastructure and business support. The developed models can be used to forecast the economic capabilities of the population, which will contribute to the return of citizens and the development of the national economy. Thus, innovations and an effective infrastructure to support entrepreneurship play a key role in ensuring sustainable economic growth and social well-being in Ukraine. The results of the study can become the basis for developing strategies for economic development and solving migration problems in the post-war period. Determinants of the growth of economic opportunities of the population (human capital) are determined. The suggested GII parameters most correlate to positive feedback on economic opportunities and growth over the next 25 years. Originality. For the first time, the relationship between economic opportunities, the development of innovations and the development of infrastructure at the enterprise has been empirically proven. Statistically significant predictors of current and future economic opportunities of the population are substantiated and relevant economic and mathematical models for their evaluation and forecasting are developed. Practical value. The results of the study are particularly relevant in the context of solving the migration crisis caused by Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. The return of citizens who have left the country depends on the creation of favorable conditions for business and the development of entrepreneurship. The developed models can be used to forecast the economic opportunities of the population in different countries, which will allow effective management of migration processes and promote the development of national economies. This will ensure the creation of a favorable business environment, which is critical for sustainable economic growth and social well-being.

Green nexus womenpreneurs: harnessing internal-external capabilities for sustainable MSMEs fashion

Purpose This study aims to analyze the capabilities and external conditions of womenpreneur owners of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) Fashion EcoPrint Indonesia in green business practices and their implications for sustainable business performance. Design/methodology/approach This study chooses a quantitative approach with a sustainable business internal-external capability model. Using the structural equation modeling-partial least square analysis tool, the analysis was conducted on a sample of womenpreneurs who owned MSMEs EcoPrint Indonesia (n = 493). Findings In the internal capability dimension, total quality environment and green core competence affect green supply chain management, affecting green product innovation performance. Meanwhile, women entrepreneurs’ external capability dimensions (regulation, customer awareness of the environment and technological innovation infrastructure) are connected to sustainable development business capabilities, which affect the performance of green process innovation. The study confirms that green products and processes have the potential to influence sustainable business performance. A key finding is the strong influence of environment-based total quality management governance on both sides. At the same time, womenpreneurs have a significant impact on their respective dimensions. Research limitations/implications This study has implications for increasing competency, Sustainable MSME industrial infrastructure, and protecting women in developing countries. The theoretical implications of creating a model that examines the impact of womenpreneurs’ internal and external abilities on eco-friendly businesses’ success are significant for developing nations’ promising growth. Originality/value This study explores women’s contributions to family well-being and environment-based economies, focusing on eco-friendly supply chain management and sustainable external capabilities of women entrepreneurs in Indonesia, using a gender equality approach in developing economies.

The influence of virtual community platform attributes on Chinese luxury consumers’ purchase intention: The role of policy innovation in digital infrastructure

This research examines the influence of virtual community platform attributes on luxury consumers’ purchase intentions, with a specific focus on the role of policy innovation in digital infrastructure. The study aims to 1) identify key factors affecting purchase intentions toward luxury products in virtual environments; 2) develop and validate a structural equation model to analyze these intentions; and 3) provide actionable insights for luxury goods marketers to refine their strategies within these platforms. Utilizing a structural equation model, the study investigates the interactions among various determinants of consumer behavior in virtual communities, highlighting the impact of policy innovation. Data was collected through purposive sampling from 1142 respondents in China’s top 10 high-spending cities on luxury goods, ensuring data relevance. The findings emphasize the significance of knowledge sharing, interactive communication, and leaders’ opinions in virtual communities in building consumer trust and shaping perceptions of online reviews. These elements influence purchase intentions directly and indirectly, with consumer trust serving as a crucial mediator. The study reveals the substantial impact of virtual community attributes on fostering consumer trust and shaping buying decisions for luxury items, underlining the contribution of social development processes. Moreover, the role of policy innovation is found to be significant in enhancing these virtual community dynamics, suggesting that regulatory changes can positively influence consumer engagement and trust. The conclusions offer valuable implications for marketers, proposing strategies to boost consumer engagement and drive sales in virtual settings. This research contributes to the theoretical understanding of digital consumer behavior and provides practical strategies for innovation and growth within the luxury goods sector, emphasizing the critical role of policy innovation in shaping these dynamics.

Governance by Infrastructure (Part II): Preface

This collection of articles is the second part of the special issue published by First Monday in February 2024 (https://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/issue/view/747). The original thematic series of case studies on ‘Governance by Infrastructure’ is extended here with three new case studies, an article on methodology, and a closing commentary. Their publication concludes an adventure that we began in 2021 with the preparation of a workshop held in 2022 at the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) (https://wp.unil.ch/workshopgbi/). But this is not the end. In September 2024, a workshop at ESADE (https://www.esade.edu/en/IIIWorkshop2024) in Barcelona (Spain) brought the “Governance by Infrastructure” community, represented by this double special issue, together with our colleagues from research in “Innovation in Information Infrastructures”: stay tuned.

Развитие технопарков в условиях цифровизации (на примере парка высоких технологий Кыргызстана)

The impact of digitalization on the development of technology parks is considered. A case study was used as the main research method. The research object was the activity of the High-Tech Park in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2022 and 2023. It was revealed that digitalization contributed to the emergence of new types of innovative infrastructure facilities and the widespread use of digital technologies and intelligent systems in technology parks’ activities, the development of their hard and soft digital infrastructure. The integration of digital tools and platforms into the activities of the High-Tech Park of Kyrgyzstan contributed to a significant increase in its operational efficiency. The presented results are important for the formation of strategies for technology parks development and increasing their efficiency in the context of digital transformations.

Assessing the conditions to implement innovative activity of technoparks in the field of high technologies

During the restructuring of national technological system, the development of innovations is of particular importance. In this regard, it is important to analyze how economic entities and innovative infrastructure cope with changing internal and external conditions, such as the need for import substitution of high-tech products and replenishment of specialists’ outflow from the information technology sector. The key element of the innovation infrastructure is scientific and industrial technology parks. The article examines the features of the Russian model of technoparks, as well as the factors of their success and lag. The purpose of the study is to identify the factors contributing to and hindering the innovation activity of technopark residents. Using statistical data analysis and spatial network analysis, the paper studies the structure and features of the activities of 12 participants in the state program «Creation of high-tech technoparks in the Russian Federation». The study examines such aspects of technoparks’ activity as the specifics of management companies functioning, ownership structure and geographical localization of resident enterprises, the level of integration of scientific and educational organizations. It determines the results of technoparks activity in the context of long-term effects for the innovation development at regional level. The findings indicate insufficient elaboration of approaches to support collaborative activities between residents, which is an important condition for effective innovation exchange. The results of the study can be used in the development and adjustment of government programs to support the innovation sector.