The study addresses the issue of technology and social inclusion within tactile museums, as cultural institutions that have an exhibition structure in which art can be enjoyed through touch. The aim of the work is to investigate the relationship between technological innovations (TIs) and the processes of social inclusion to understand the role of the tactile museum in promoting a broader cultural and ethical change. The research design, based on the literature that investigates the role of technologies in cultural institutions and the ways of enjoying and managing museums according to an inclusive logic, presents a qualitative case study, the Omero Tactile Museum of Ancona (OTMA), among the most significant in the world offering museum services based on tactile perception. The results of the empirical analysis highlight a close relationship between TIs and the management of social inclusion in the investigated institution.

The confluence of project and innovation management: A scientometric analysis of emerging trends and research frontiers

Innovation management's effect on small-medium yacht tourism supply enterprises' organizational performance

Transformational leadership and firm performance: The mediating roles of innovation capacity and management accounting systems usage

"A great adventure in both teaching and learning" – Teacher identity and innovative responsible management education pedagogies in Business Schools

This article explores the managerial role of innovation in sustainable development of startups from Romania, with a focus on the transition process from idea generation to business scaling. This research highlights the main challenges and critical factors of success which lead to startups' performances of innovation, in an economic context based on volatility and limited resources. The theoretical analysis is completed by a practical component, based on case studies and examples from Romanian entrepreneurship ecosystem. The results show that strategic management of innovation, the culture organization orientated to a continuous learning and sustainable partnerships represent essential factors for sustainable scaling. The conclusions offer practical recommendations for entrepreneurs, investors and decision-making factors, contributing to special literature regarding innovation and sustainability in the emerging economy of Eastern Europe.

This paper explores the evolving integration of the One Health framework into the European regulatory landscape for plant protection products, focusing on key scientific and procedural challenges. The analysis addresses three fundamental components of risk evaluation—regulatory complexity, hazard identification, and characterisation—and exposure assessment, while providing an up-to-date overview of emerging policies and challenges affecting the sustainable use of plant protection products in Europe. Addressing these issues requires interdisciplinary collaboration among toxicologists, epidemiologists, ecologists, regulatory authorities, industry stakeholders, and public health experts, working synergistically to tackle complex risks. It emphasises that transitioning to more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems in line with One Health principles requires critically reviewing existing policies. By integrating evolving scientific knowledge with communication and agricultural production needs across diverse European contexts, this approach offers valuable insights to inform future policy development and risk management innovation.

The hotel industry has the potential to engage in greenwashing if it increasingly pursues the title of 'green hotel' in an unstructured manner. The greenwashing label only brings losses to the company, so it needs to be avoided. Based on a sustainability accounting perspective, greenwashing can be avoided by recording environmental accounts and energy use in financial reports. Environmental management is an important part in the context of profit, people, and planet-based sustainability. Hotels adopt sustainability accounting to avoid greenwashing and get the title of green hotel by having a CHSE certificate. Sustainability accounting is also reflected in green competitive advantage. The concept of green competitive advantage has been described as the condition of a company that cannot be imitated by other businesses, where the company holds a position regarding ecological management or sustainability of innovation.

This paper investigates the transformative effects of autonomous AI systems on human learning and the dissemination of knowledge. It presents a framework for developing self-evolving knowledge solutions that integrate autonomous individuals with adaptive AI networks. By employing continuous feedback loops and dynamic interactions, these systems facilitate a perpetual flow of knowledge, thereby enhancing both individual and collective intelligence. The study highlights the key mechanisms through which AI supports personalized learning experiences and accelerates the evolution of knowledge. It also addresses challenges related to autonomy, scalability, and ethical considerations. The proposed model aims to bridge the gap between human cognition and machine intelligence, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for lifelong learning. This work contributes to the emerging field of AI-driven knowledge management and educational innovation.

ABSTRACT The inherent uncertainty of the innovation process, amplified by the complexity of the Anthropocene, means that marketers are likely to be subject to decision‐making biases that can affect sustainable product innovation. In parallel, new approaches to sustainability and innovation management are emerging, aiming to mitigate such biases and accelerate the sustainable transition. Yet, research into the critical role of individual decision‐making in innovation management is still in its early stages. Drawing on the theoretical fields of behavioural strategy, innovation management and sustainability, and using 19 case studies, our research reveals the existence of three profiles of marketers based on their attitude towards sustainable innovation: ‘conservatives’, ‘progressives’ and ‘transformers’. We demonstrate that these profiles are linked to specific decision‐making biases and explore how these biases shape the sustainability level of a new product. From a theoretical perspective, by bridging sustainability and innovation management through the lens of behavioural strategy, this paper improves our understanding of why fundamental differences in sustainable innovation processes and outcomes exist. Our research contributes to the existing literature on the topic by developing a typology of marketers towards sustainable innovation, and by identifying new cognitive biases in marketing practices. It reveals which biases hinder sustainable innovation and which ones positively influence the sustainability of new products.

Purpose This paper aims to examine how technological advancements and innovation affect the practices of attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining talents in the Vietnamese banking sector. It proposes an emergent toolkit to guide bank managers in improving the effectiveness of implementing technological advancements and innovation in talent management activities. Design/methodology/approach This study used a qualitative approach, conducting in-depth interviews with 15 human resource professionals from four distinct Vietnamese commercial banks. Thematic analysis, a technique that enables the identification and interpretation of recurring themes within the interview data, was conducted. This research method allows the researcher to gain insights into the research problem from the participants’ perspectives. Findings The findings indicate that technological advancements and innovation have significantly enhanced talent management practices in the Vietnamese banking sector. Many banks have developed integrated human resource management systems based on a hybrid model of on-site and cloud computing technology. These systems allow managers to automate, manage, evaluate and make decisions on various human resource operations and activities accurately and efficiently. Additionally, technological advancements and innovation have enabled Vietnamese banks to reach a larger pool of potential candidates, reduce hiring time and foster e-learning programmes. However, technology cannot fully replace the human element in all aspects of talent management within the Vietnamese banking sector. Research limitations/implications The limitations of this research include a lack of quantitative methods to evaluate and substantiate the influence of technology-related factors on talent management effectiveness. Moreover, this study does not incorporate input from other key stakeholders such as employees and managers from other departments and hierarchical levels. Future studies should focus on addressing these limitations by using mixed methods and including a wider range of participants to produce more in-depth and comprehensive findings. Practical implications The authors have developed a new toolkit designed to assist with the application of technology in talent management practices within Vietnamese banks. This toolkit provides guidance on using technological advancements and innovation across various stages of talent management and offers practical tips for enhancing the effectiveness of these processes. The recommendations in the toolkit serve as valuable resources for managers, helping them implement talent management activities in the face of rapid technological advancements and innovation. Originality/value This study presents a practical model of suggestions for implementing technology in talent management within a specific industry, offering a novel approach compared to prior research. It also provides valuable insights for bank managers on enhancing the effectiveness of technological advancements and innovation in talent management by selecting appropriate technological tools. Furthermore, this study proposes a conceptual framework explaining the impact of digital transformation maturity on aspects of talent management effectiveness. This study contributes to the theoretical development of talent management practices, particularly in the context of a rapidly evolving business environment driven by technological advancements and innovation.

Egyptian universities face a series of rapidly evolving and complex challenges, most notably limited financial resources, intensifying competition at the regional and global levels, rapid digital transformations, and academic quality and accreditation requirements. Based on these challenges, this research seeks to develop a conceptual framework for strategies for sustainability in Egyptian universities, based on Nafee’s integrative model of institutional excellence and smart transformation (N. IMOE). The research employed a descriptive-analytical approach, supported by a conceptual review of existing policies and prior studies, and incorporated comparisons with prominent international models such as EFQM. The proposed framework illustrates mechanisms for integrating key model components—strategic intelligence, strategic agility, leadership, innovation and digital learning management, artificial intelligence capabilities, and talent management—with the phased transformation cycle comprising abandonment, adoption, adaptation, excellence, competition, and smart transformation. This integration facilitates the translation of strategic objectives into actionable, measurable, and sustainable practices. The results revealed a gap between the level of awareness of the importance of sustainability and the level of its actual implementation, highlighting the need for an integrated institutional framework that links policies, resources, and digital infrastructure to ensure sustainable performance and enhance institutional excellence in Egyptian universities. Based on this, the research proposes a set of recommendations, most notably integrating sustainability into university policies, developing digital infrastructure, building human capacity, allocating stable financial resources, expanding community and international partnerships, and adopting pilot projects supported by accurate performance indicators to measure progress toward smart transformation.

This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on zakat published between 2011-2024 with the aims to map its intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and collaboration networks. Using science mapping principles, 312 documents from Scopus database are analyzed through co-authorship, citation counts, co-occurrence patterns, thematic analysis, and network visualization using R-based bibliometrix package and biblioshiny interface with AI-assisted visualization. Results reveal five distinct thematic clusters: social and psychological aspects of zakat compliance; digital transformation and technology adoption; institutional efficiency with Malaysian focus; financial governance and accountability; and macro-level zakat management in Indonesia. The field demonstrates remarkable growth with a 28.29% annual growth rate, dominated by Malaysian and Indonesian institutions accounting for over 65% of publications. Research evolution shows a progression from foundational governance issues (2011-2016) to strategic management (2016-2020) and contemporary digital innovation (2020-2024). The study identifies significant research gaps, particularly the absence of in-depth qualitative methodologies and limited cross-country comparative studies. This study offers novel insights into the evolution of zakat governance and highlights the need for interdisciplinary and cross-regional research to strengthen institutional relevance and inclusivity in zakat management.

Global climate change has increased systemic risks for grain-producing households. It has led to fluctuations in corn yields and prices, which threaten the stability of farmers’ incomes. China has developed an innovative agricultural risk management mechanism through the ‘insurance plus futures’ model, which transfers farmers’ income risks to the futures market. However, existing agricultural income insurance programs face major challenges, including the absence of standardized yield and price data and inefficiencies in risk pricing. This paper develops an income-insurance pricing model that integrates Copula functions with Asian options. The model relaxes the traditional assumption of risk independence and mitigates the impact of short-term price volatility on insurance payouts. Empirical analysis based on the 2024 corn “insurance plus futures” project in Da’an City, Jilin Province, shows that the proposed model strengthens agricultural risk protection, optimizes premium rate design, and improves product sustainability. The findings offer methodological innovation for improving China’s policy-based agricultural insurance system.

In Sri Lanka’s emerging economy, entrepreneurial engineers who lead their own enterprises face the dual challenge of technical innovation and workforce management. This study investigates how these entrepreneurial engineers maintain discipline within their organizations, an often-overlooked aspect of engineering entrepreneurship. Based on 22 in-depth interviews with founders and leaders of engineering-based businesses across Sri Lanka, the research employs an inductive thematic analysis to uncover key strategies, obstacles, and cultural dynamics that shape disciplinary practices in privately run firms. The five themes that emerged as self-discipline, workforce attitude challenges, ethical conduct, external institutional barriers, and practical strategies reflect a complex interplay between internal leadership behaviors and the broader socio-cultural and institutional environment in which these businesses operate. This study highlights how entrepreneurial engineers, as business owners, act as both technical leaders and organizational architects, shaping discipline not through rigid hierarchies but through adaptive, ethically anchored leadership. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of engineering entrepreneurship in the Global South and offer practical implications for those leading technical enterprises in culturally complex and resource-constrained settings.

This study examines the link between project managers’ soft competencies and project sustainability, highlighting the mediating role of innovation management in Hungary’s software industry. Data were collected from 272 IT project managers using a structured survey, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was applied. Results show that competencies such as adaptability, communication, and emotional intelligence positively affect sustainability, while innovation management amplifies these effects across the project lifecycle. The research contributes new insights by integrating human skills, innovation, and sustainability into a governance-oriented framework, emphasizing the Hungarian Information Technology context. Practical implications suggest that firms, universities, and policymakers should invest in capacity-building and innovation ecosystems aligned with Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 9 and SDG 17.

ABSTRACT Flood events are the most common weather‐related hazard in Europe and Spain, comprising 41% of such events between 2001 and 2020. Mediterranean catchments, with steep slopes and short river courses, are particularly vulnerable to intense convective rainfall, often triggering flash floods. To address this risk, the University of the Balearic Islands developed RiscBal, an innovation ecosystem featuring a high‐resolution Multi‐Hazard Early Warning System. Its core, RiscBal‐Warnings, integrates real‐time data from 56 discharge‐monitoring stations and 32 rainfall/soil moisture stations, forming the RiscBal‐Control network. These stations are positioned in high‐risk and historically flood‐prone areas. This paper focuses on the innovation management behind RiscBal's design and integration into regional governance. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, stakeholder co‐creation, and institutional alignment, RiscBal demonstrates how managing innovation can translate scientific knowledge into actionable, context‐sensitive solutions. The system's performance was tested during the August 15, 2024, flash flood in Es Mercadal, Menorca, providing critical lead time for emergency response. However, issues like telecommunication gaps and early‐stage hydrological modeling prompted improvements, including redundant systems. Riscbal's modular and interoperable design supports polycentric risk governance and continuous feedback between academia, government, and municipalities. Adaptable to other Mediterranean and global flood‐prone regions, it offers a replicable framework for climate resilience. The paper also explores adoption challenges, emphasizing trust, usability and resource constraints.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are in search of a strategic transformation towards sustainability, hoping to achieve equilibrium between economic diversification and environmental conservation as well as marine ecosystems. Green-blue economic relationship and its role towards sustainable economic transformation among the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations from 2000-2024 are examined through this study. With a balanced panel dataset, analysis subjects the data to the panel cointegration test to examine long-run equilibrium relationships and applies System-GMM (Generalized Method of Moments) to identify causality as well as short-run dynamics, while also controlling for potential serial and cross-sectional dependence. The blue economy's leading indicators (fishery productivity, coastal tourism, and maritime trade) and the green economy's leading indicators (energy efficiency, renewable energy capacity, and carbon emissions) are integrated into a general framework of sustainability. Experiments indicate a strong positive relationship between blue and green economic activities, and between increased renewable energy and sustainable marine use, that raises environmental and economic resilience. However, the extent of this synergy varies across countries depending on the institutions' quality, environmental management, and investments in green-blue innovation. The study concludes that green-blue convergence is a sustainable pathway to achieving the Gulf Cooperation Council's long-term sustainable objectives, requiring converged policies, green financial instruments, and regional systems of innovation to propel the post-oil diversified economy.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are in search of a strategic transformation towards sustainability, hoping to achieve equilibrium between economic diversification and environmental conservation as well as marine ecosystems. Green-blue economic relationship and its role towards sustainable economic transformation among the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations from 2000-2024 are examined through this study. With a balanced panel dataset, analysis subjects the data to the panel cointegration test to examine long-run equilibrium relationships and applies System-GMM (Generalized Method of Moments) to identify causality as well as short-run dynamics, while also controlling for potential serial and cross-sectional dependence. The blue economy's leading indicators (fishery productivity, coastal tourism, and maritime trade) and the green economy's leading indicators (energy efficiency, renewable energy capacity, and carbon emissions) are integrated into a general framework of sustainability. Experiments indicate a strong positive relationship between blue and green economic activities, and between increased renewable energy and sustainable marine use, that raises environmental and economic resilience. However, the extent of this synergy varies across countries depending on the institutions' quality, environmental management, and investments in green-blue innovation. The study concludes that green-blue convergence is a sustainable pathway to achieving the Gulf Cooperation Council's long-term sustainable objectives, requiring converged policies, green financial instruments, and regional systems of innovation to propel the post-oil diversified economy.

Innovative water management strategies to maximize rainfed wheat productivity in Iran’s arid zones