Innovative Narrative Research Articles

The evolution and disintegration of innovation narratives during scaling in science‐based ventures

AbstractScience‐based ventures (SBVs) are crucial vehicles that bring new technologies from the lab and to the mainstream market. During this journey, innovation narratives play a crucial role in coordinating innovation. Innovation narratives are linguistic representations that actors use to make sense of innovation activities, events and actions. In other words, they are stories that drive sensemaking, which is a critical element in avoiding conflicts in product innovation process and securing coordinated activities between diverse actors. However, as SBVs shift markets and undergo radical changes, they may have to update narratives to fit these changes. Yet, little is known about how innovation narratives and coordination evolve during this journey. To improve knowledge on this matter, I conducted a 24‐month study of a science‐based venture crossing over to a commercial market. I find that during this transition, innovation narratives shift from being shaped by progressive storytelling, where the benefits of becoming commercial and hiring nonacademics is highlighted, to being shaped by retrogressive storytelling, where incumbents and newcomers use their respective pasts to develop divergent narratives, and finally to appearing as disintegrated storytelling, where narratives compete and hinder coordination in innovation processes. Building on these findings, I construct a process model of how innovation narratives evolve and disintegrate as SBVs scale. This article contributes to knowledge on innovation management by illustrating how innovation narratives affect coordination in innovation processes, as well as how they may evolve during organizational change. Furthermore, this article illuminates the challenges that SBVs face to their innovation processes when scaling.

A Study of the Aesthetic Art of New Patriotism in Red Film and Television Drama

Red cinema and television works have long been pivotal components in the propagation of Chinese culture and the inculcation of patriotic education. These productions chronicle the trajectory of historical evolution, conveying the spirit of patriotism in the new era through intense emotions and strikingly impactful visuals. Against the backdrop of globalization, where cultural exchanges among nations are increasingly prevalent, the question of how China's red cinema and television can inspire the younger generation through the aesthetics of new patriotism has become a focal point of attention. From early revolutionary story films to modern epic masterpieces, red cinema and television employ unique aesthetic expressions, innovative narrative techniques, and visual arts to seamlessly blend patriotism with art, offering audiences of the new era a series of visual and spiritual feasts.

“Discovery Towards Strategy”—Co-Creating an Institutional Innovation Strategy for Digital and Medical Education

Through the pivot to emergency remote teaching during the pandemic, most universities have managed to become ‘digital’, at least in the delivery of educational programmes and business operations. And yet, the purposeful design and use of technology for education is far from the reality of such a pivot and remains difficult to achieve. While most universities outline some level of digital transformation as part of their innovation narrative and strategies, there is only a limited number of universities that adopt the culture of co-creation. This paper illustrates a bottom-up approach to the co-creation of a new digital and medical education strategy in a London-based Russell Group university to bring on change that is fit for purpose. The findings include the key insights, specifically, the five key values of what the community believed to be crucial—(i) broadening access to education, (ii) flexibility, efficiency and convenience, (iii) authentic learning, (iv) business proposition, and (v) pastoral care; and the eight areas of opportunities and challenges—(i) human relationships, (ii) co-creation, (iii) digital engagement, (iv) digital pedagogy, (v) digital literacy, (vi) edtech and IT infrastructure, (vii) support, and (viii) digital assessment and feedback. This paper also outlines the strategic project plans that were generated and since implemented as a result of the co-creation process. The limitations and future directions of this study are also noted.

Stylistic and Narrative Innovations in Norman McLaren’s Works

Stylistic and Narrative Innovations in Norman McLaren’s Works

‘Providing a Layman's Guide to the Scheme’: Museum Computing, Professional Personas and Documentary Labour in the United Kingdom, 1967–1983

Abstract Between the 1960s and early-1980s the museum sector in the United Kingdom (UK) was rapidly professionalised and systematised. A crucial moment in this transition was the creation in 1967 of the Information Retrieval Group of the Museums Association (IRGMA), and the subsequent launch of its system for the machine encoding and communication of museum catalogue records. The rise of IRGMA marked an inflection point in museological practice and the normalisation of computerised work within the UK museum profession, a moment when the desire for a ‘layman's guide to the scheme’ began to give way to new professional personas and forms of documentary labour. This article asks how cultures of museology and professional labour shifted in response to IRGMA. It argues that between the late 1960s and mid-1980s both the implementation of and the debate around computerised cataloguing disrupted the function of UK museums and how museum professionals imagined their labour. And by tracing the emergence of these cultures and their intersections with professional identity and labour practices, this article seeks to tease out the ways museum history can resonate with wider narratives of labour, expertise and technological innovation in contemporary British history.

Cultural Export and Global Perception of the Mexican Film Industry

This paper examines the dynamic role of the Mexican film industry as a significant cultural exporter and its evolving perception in the global market. It traces the historical development of Mexican cinema from its Golden Age to its modern resurgence, highlighting the contributions of seminal filmmakers and landmark films that have shaped its international identity. The study explores the mechanisms of cultural export, including traditional and digital distribution channels and the pivotal role of film festivals and international awards. Further, it analyzes the global reception of Mexican films, noting the critical and audience responses across diverse cultural landscapes. The influence of Mexican cinema on global film practices and cultural trends is examined through its narrative innovations and thematic contributions. Finally, the paper discusses future trends and identifies potential challenges and opportunities for Mexican cinema, emphasizing the need for sustainable funding models and the balance between global appeal and cultural authenticity. This comprehensive review illuminates how Mexican cinema continues to contribute to and shape the global cinematic landscape, advocating for a more inclusive and diverse film culture.

‘Let’s brew a new Brussels’: imaginaries of the circular economy

Abstract In this paper, I mobilise the notion of imaginaries to analyse a case of the circular economy (CE) in the region of Brussels, Belgium, where bread surplus from mass retail is upcycled to produce a local and more sustainable beer. I examine circular imaginaries and how they are translated into urban practices and materialised in the city. My analysis shows that the craft and post-industrial narratives of new circular products may find a positive echo at the urban level when re-development strategies to attract new productive activities mobilise similar narratives of creativity, innovation and craft skills. It concludes that CE risks becoming a rallying signifier helping to support a discourse coalition on the productive and circular city.

Exploring the extremes: connecting underwater and outer space heritage and tourism

ABSTRACT Just as early navigators set sail to explore the oceans, astronauts venture into space to explore distant planets, moons, and celestial bodies. Exploring the depths of the oceans or travelling into the cosmos represents a quest for discovery, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding. Whether delving into the depths of the sea or reaching for the stars, the allure of these uncharted territories beckons adventurers and scientists alike to uncover their secrets and unlock new possibilities for exploration and discovery. This hybrid-water-space existence is giving rise to novel forms of heritage, both tangible and intangible. Consequently, discussions surrounding the past, present, and future of underwater and space realms are increasingly relevant. This article aims to delve into the multifaceted realms of underwater and space cultural heritage, with a particular focus on their archaeological significance and potential for tourism. By examining these two domains, it hopes to uncover rich narratives of human history, technological innovation, and cultural heritage that span both terrestrial and extraterrestrial landscapes.

Explaining the innovation dichotomy: the contexts, contents, conflicts, and compromises of innovation stories

Abstract This study describes the narratives of innovation produced in a knowledge-based company, constructs them into core stories and develops a narrative framework suitable for researching the topic. The research data consisted of thematic interviews with 23 professionals from the Finnish technology company. Innovation stories were convoluted, identifying innovation-framing contexts that were related to ownership, drivers, continuity, decisions and values. Based on these narratives, the study generated the 4Co (context, content, conflict, and compromise) analytical framework suitable for examining narrative data in innovation research. The study also produced an ideal description of innovation as a simultaneously shared and personally meaningful evolutionary learning process that takes place in small steps and requires a balance of necessity and freedom as well as decision-making based on intuition and facts, producing human efficiency as a value for employees and the organisation. Based on the findings, scientific, methodological, and practical discussions are also presented.

MİLAN KUNDERA – “GÜLMƏLİ MƏHƏBBƏTLƏR” HEKAYƏSİNDƏ MƏHƏBBƏT İDEYASI

Milan Kundera – The Idea of Love in the Story "Laughable Loves" Summary Born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, Milan Kundera was a student when the Czech communist regime was established in 1948, and later worked as a laborer, jazz musician and professor at the Institute for Advanced Cinematographic Studies in Prague. His books were banned after the Russian occupation in August 1968. She and her husband settled in France in 1975, and in 1981 became French citizens. He is the author of the novels "Joke", "Life is Elsewhere", "Goodbye Waltz", "Book of Laughter and Forgetfulness", "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" and "Immortality" and a collection of short stories "Laughable Loves" – all originally in Czech. His most recent novels, Slowness, Personality, and Ignorance, as well as his non-fiction works, Roman Art and Betrayed Will, were first written in French. The core of the themes that the author will work on in his later novels, as well as the original and innovative narrative methods in the development of these themes can be found in Kundera's "Laughable Loves", written with the greatest pleasure and delight. It can be said that the story book, which took ten years to write, is very different in terms of both content and form. In Kundera's stories, men persecute women with their "erotic passions." Married, single, old and young men face social difficulties, accept the loss of time and economic difficulties and try to attract women. Kundera beautifully reflects the universal challenges they face during this marathon. "Laughable Loves" is about raising the power of expression and aesthetics, as well as the successful depiction of this universal event – with humor.

Analyst tracking and innovation inconsistency in companies

Disclosing corporate innovation information plays a crucial role in investors’ decision-making. It is important to regulate the consistency between a company’s words and actions to ensure that their narrative innovation disclosures accurately reflect their innovation activities. This study utilizes data from Chinese A-share listed companies from 2011 to 2022 and explores the governance role of analyst coverage on corporate innovation inconsistency from a flexible governance perspective. The research finds that analyst tracking promotes a company’s innovation inconsistency of “saying less and doing more” through the information effect and suppresses “saying more and doing less” through the monitoring effect. Further, analysts who work harder, have higher education levels, are more motivated, and demonstrate greater independence and objectivity significantly impact companies’ innovation inconsistency. This study is of great theoretical and practical significance for understanding innovation inconsistency in companies, as well as the role of analysts in the capital market.

Communities in ecosystem restoration: The role of inclusive values and local elites' narrative innovations

Abstract Ecosystem restoration practices are gaining prominence in coping with the crisis of ecosystem degradation. To improve the long‐term effectiveness of restoration activities, community engagement in restoration projects needs to be strengthened. In communities where traditional and local values drive adaptation to environmental changes, a community‐engaged restoration approach requires the integration of restoration techniques and local value systems. In two pastoral communities on the Qinghai‐Tibetan Plateau, we used the Q method to explore pastoralists' attitudes towards grassland degradation and restoration and to understand different levels of community engagement in grassland restoration activities. Through this study, we aim to promote an understanding of the value‐based approach of local communities to enable better community engagement for the long‐term effectiveness of ecosystem restoration projects and contribute to the achievement and synergy of global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study revealed eight types of pastoralists with different attitudes in two communities, with the type of Active Agents leverages transformative restoration action through creating value‐inclusive narratives of grassland restoration in the community with a higher level of engagement in restoration practices. Alongside this, we explored the pastoralists' perspectives of biodiversity in restoration and the importance of local elites in facilitating multiple‐actor cooperation in restoration projects. We recommend that decision‐makers recognize the significance of local worldviews and values in facilitating environmental adaptations, as well as the irreplaceable role played by local people in developing value‐inclusive narratives that align with the local cultural context. Open dialogues and sufficient communication between multiple stakeholders are needed to build mutual trust and accumulate social capital for driving transformative actions in traditional communities. Such approaches are essential to foster community engagement and gain better momentum in ecosystem management initiatives. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

Narrative innovation disclosure and stock price crash risk: Evidence from Chinese listed firms

Using the 2012 revision of Guideline No. 2, we construct a difference-in-differences model to investigate the impact of narrative innovation disclosure on stock price crash risk among Chinese A-share listed firms from 2008 to 2020. We find that narrative innovation disclosure positively affects a firm’s crash risk. From the dual perspectives of the discloser and receiver, we reveal the mechanism. The strategic behaviors of firms with limited creativity, combined with investors’ challenges in fully comprehending innovations, contribute to increased information asymmetry and reduced the quality of disclosures, thereby rising stock price crash risks. Furthermore, we show that the impact of innovation disclosure on crash risk is more significant in firms operating within poor legal and market environments, and in those with overvalued stock prices. This study provides suggestions for improving the innovation disclosure system to reduce stock price crash risks and promote stability in capital markets for emerging countries.

Plot dan Pemlotan Pada Novel 'Kereta Semar Lembu' Karya Zaky Yamani

This study examines the plot and narrative structuring in Zaky Yamani’s novel “Kereta Semar Lembu”, a contemporary literary work offering a complex and innovative narrative. The background of this research focuses on the importance of understanding how plot structure and narrative techniques can affect readers' experiences and emotional engagement. The aim of the study is to analyse the main plot elements of the novel and to explore the narrative techniques used to build tension and climax. The research methods employed include structural and narrative analysis. Structural analysis identifies and outlines plot components such as exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution, while narrative analysis explores narrative techniques such as mixed and episodic plotting. The primary data source is the novel *Kereta Semar Lembu*, with data collection procedures involving in-depth reading and recording of narrative techniques. The main findings indicate that Yamani effectively uses mixed and episodic plotting techniques to create a dynamic and tension-filled narrative. Flashbacks and episodic structure enrich the story, providing emotional depth and building tension towards a satisfying climax. The study concludes that the narrative techniques used in the novel not only enhance the narrative structure but also improve the overall reading experience. The research suggests conducting comparative studies with other works to gain deeper insights into the evolution of narrative techniques in contemporary Indonesian literature.

Is it Real History or Illusion?—Exploration of Narrative Strategies in Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”, exploring the confluence of historical context, narrative ingenuity, and thematic depth in his work. Born during the tumultuous Civil War era, Bierce’s experiences as a Union soldier profoundly influenced his literary focus, notably in his portrayal of war’s brutalities and psychological impact. The paper examines how Bierce’s narrative style, characterized by a blend of stark realism and surreal elements, set him apart in the late 19th-century literary landscape. His most acclaimed work, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”, is dissected for its innovative narrative structure, symbolic language, and exploration of existential themes such as the fragility of life, the inevitability of death, and the human psyche’s struggle with freedom and fate. The study highlights Bierce’s unique contribution to the short story genre and his lasting influence on American literature.

MODERNIST EXPERIMENTS AND NARRATIVE INNOVATIONS IN JAMES JOYCE’S NOVELS

The presented paper underscores the enduring relevance of Joyce's works within the scientific literary community. The work meticulously reviews, analyzes and evaluates James Joyce's innovative narrative technique in close connection with modernist literature. The relevance of the issue raised in the paper is confirmed, first of all, by the fact that Joyce's trace in modernist literature remains one of the main centers of scientific literary studies. The primary reason of this is the powerful influence of Joyce's work on literary evolution. Concrete examples are used to show the innovativeness of Joyce's work and the literary methods by which the author deviated from the established literary standards. The work delves into the themes of Joyce's works, which revolved around alienation, dislocation, disillusionment, and existential issues Each of these issues are discussed from the perspective of the era, on the basis of which it was determined that modernism was a kind of reaction to the socio-political and cultural events of the 20th century. The work generally tries to bring the very innovative linguistic experiments that made Joyce's modernist literature. Joyce's modernist works such as "Ulysses" or "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" are full of radical departures from classical literary standards. His complex narrative techniques, including even stream-of-consciousness and linguistic experiments, continue to pose a significant challenge to the modern scientific community, whose research focuses on the limits of literary expression and the inherent possibilities in language.

Banana Ketchup

Banana ketchup is an iconic marker of Filipino cultural identity. Across the homeland/diaspora divide, the Filipino public celebrates the memory of Maria Y. Orosa, the food scientist, early immigrant to the American West Coast, and anti-Japanese guerrilla fighter, for her creation of the country’s favorite sauce or sawsawan. The history of this beloved food item is often recounted as a narrative of scientific innovation, anticolonial resistance, and sovereignty. This essay explores the work that such narratives do, noting not only how they are invoked as frames for Filipinos and Filipino Americans’ critiques of gustatory coloniality but also how they can themselves veil other political realities deserving of attention. At banana ketchup manufacturing plants in the Philippines, laborers and allies reimagine the condiment not as a proud symbol of identity but rather as a vessel of labor exploitation, union busting, and police brutality. This alternative narrative is often eclipsed by modes of storytelling that elevate Orosa’s ingenious substitution of a native fruit like bananas for an imported product like tomatoes as an emblem of gustatory independence. Documenting an essential piece of Filipino food history yet to receive much scholarly attention, this essay ultimately asks how ways of remembering food history can themselves become ways of forgetting. Its aim is to offer an intervention toward bringing cultural memory and contemporary labor struggles between the Filipino homeland and diaspora into political relation.

A Systematic Review towards Evolution of Interactive Storytelling and Audience Engagement in Films

This systematic review explores the evolution and impact of interactive storytelling in films on audience engagement. Research questions probed into how interactive storytelling in films has been discussed in literature, the role of technology in shaping narratives, and the influence of audience physiological and emotional responses on storytelling outcomes. The research objectives centered on identifying key themes and the interplay between technology, narrative innovation, and audience interaction in contemporary storytelling. Through a comprehensive selection process, 163 articles were reviewed, resulting in three significant themes: interactive narrative and media convergence, the impact of technology on storytelling, and audience engagement and interaction. Each theme explores the dynamic relationship between technology, diverse narrative structures, and audience participation. Methodologically, an integrative approach was employed to analyze varied research designs, culminating in thematic categorization. The findings call attention to the transformative influence of technology on storytelling and the shift from passive to active audience participation. Future research endeavors could focus on creating a comprehensive framework for an interactive film and ways to implement interactive films into broader mediums such as cinema.

Smart City Development as Public Entrepreneurship: An In-Depth Case Study of Mayoral Action Based on Actor-Network Theory

ABSTRACT This article examines how mayors in Belgium facilitate smart city development through interactions with actors in public administrations, businesses, and civil society. By applying public entrepreneurship and actor-network theories, it explores actions mayors can take to establish urban innovation networks. The research reveals mayors’ crucial role in translating initial ambiguous smart city ideas into public programs shared and implemented by diverse multiple stakeholders. They do so by providing a strategic vision, managing municipal administrations’ institutional environment, and mobilizing public support. These findings underscore mayors’ significance in shaping collective innovation narratives, institutional contexts, and promoting democratic participation in smart city development.

Transforming the Energy Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Innovation with SAP S/4HANA Digital Platform

This research article explores the significant changes made in the energy industry and utilities through the adoption of SAP S/4HANA, a cutting-edge digital platform. The energy sector, facing challenges of sustainability, efficiency, and leveraging SAP S/4HANA to drive innovation, streamline operations, and enhance overall performance. The core of SAP S/4HANA lies in its status as a coordinated endeavor asset arranging (ERP) suite, consistently joining in-memory registering, constant examination, and high-level information handling capacities. This thorough analysis attempts to dive into the extraordinary effect of the SAP S/4HANA computerized stage, disentangling the complicated layers of development that are reshaping the energy area. The energy business, with its complex difficulties going from supportability worries to the complexities of developing administrative scenes, winds up at an essential point. The reception of SAP S/4HANA arises as an essential goal, giving an answer for smoothening out tasks, driving development, and hosting by and large execution. The article explores through the extraordinary force of in-memory registering, delineating how ongoing information handling enables energy organizations to speedily pursue informed choices. Generally, this complete examination fills in as a reference point in understanding how SAP S/4HANA isn't just a computerized stage but an extraordinary power, controlling the energy business towards a practical, effective, and mechanically progressed future. As the business keeps on developing, the beneficial interaction between SAP S/4HANA and the energy area vows to shape a story of advancement, versatility, and progress. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and further advancements in IoT integration emerge as focal points, providing a glimpse into the evolving landscape of digital innovation in the energy sector. As the industry continues to evolve, the symbiosis between SAP S/4HANA and the energy sector promises to shape a narrative of innovation, resilience, and progress. The article navigates through the transformative power of in-memory computing, illustrating how real-time data processing empowers energy companies to make informed decisions promptly. This capability not only enhances operational visibility but also lays the foundation for data-driven decision-making in a sector where time is often the critical factor.