Promotion Of Innovation Research Articles

The Dual Path to Start-up Success: The Impact of Business Model and Product Innovation in the Digital Economy

In todays era of digital technology, the success of start-ups is closely connected to their capacity to innovate. However, start-ups often focus heavily on product innovation while overlooking the significance of business model innovation. Additionally, many start-ups face challenges in turning these innovations into sustainable revenue streams. This thesis investigates the influence of business model innovation and product innovation on the overall business success of start-ups. By analyzing various case studies and empirical data, this research explores how business model innovation, involving changes in core competitiveness, delivery, and exploration mechanisms, can profoundly impact start-ups. The study mentions the strategic advantages of business model innovation, including its contributions to competitive advantage, scalability, and long-term profitability. Through a comparative analysis, this thesis underscores the importance of business model innovation in driving start-up success and inspires entrepreneurs and business strategists about the ways of suitable innovation insights. The findings contribute to clarify the distinct roles of two types of innovation in the digital economy and offer recommendations for start-ups seeking more dynamic performance.

A snapshot of cancer in Chile II: an update on research, strategies and analytical frameworks for equity, innovation and national development

IntroductionChile has achieved developed nation status and boasts a life expectancy of 81 + years; however, the healthcare and research systems are unprepared for the social and economic burden of cancer. One decade ago, the authors put forward a comprehensive analysis of cancer infrastructure, together with a series of suggestions on research orientated political policy.ObjectivesProvide an update and comment on policy, infrastructure, gender equality, stakeholder participation and new challenges in national oncology. Assess the funding and distribution of cancer investigation. Present actions for the development of oncology research, innovation and patient care.MethodsTriangulating objective system metrics of economic, epidemiological, private and public sector resources together with policy analysis, we assessed cancer burden, infrastructure, and investigation. We analyzed governmental and private-sector cancer databases, complemented by interviews with cancer stakeholders.ResultsGovernmental policy and patient advocacy have led to the recognition of cancer burden, a cancer law, and a national cancer plan. Cancer has become the leading cause of death in Chile (59,876 cases and 31,440 cancer deaths in 2022), yet only 0.36% gross domestic product (GDP) is directed to research and development. Inequalities in treatment regimens persist. Prevention policy has lowered tobacco consumption, sugar intake via soft drinks and offered a high coverage of HPV vaccines. A high-quality cancer research community is expanding, and internationally sponsored clinical oncology trials are increasing.ConclusionsThe cancer law has facilitated advancement in policy. Prevention policies have impacted tobacco and sugar intake, while gender equality and care inequality have entered the public forum. Cancer research is stagnated by the lack of investment. Implementation of a cancer registry and biobanking, reinforcement of prevention strategies, development of human resources, promotion of clinical trial infrastructure and investment in new technologies must be placed as a priority to permit advancements in innovation and equitable cancer care.

Solvation Dynamics and Microheterogeneity in Deep Eutectic Solvents.

Deep eutectic solvents have attracted considerable attention due to their unique properties and their potential to replace conventional solvents in diverse applications, such as catalysis, energy storage, and green chemistry. However, despite their broad use, the microscopic mechanisms governing solvation dynamics and the role of hydrogen bonding in deep eutectic solvents remain insufficiently understood. In this article, we present our contributions toward unravelling the micro heterogeneity within deep eutectic solvents by combining vibrational Stark spectroscopy and two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy with molecular dynamics simulations. Our findings demonstrate how the composition, constituents, and addition of water significantly influence the heterogeneous hydrogen bonding network and solvent dynamics within these systems. These insights provide valuable guidance for the design of next-generation solvents tailored to specific applications. By integrating experimental and computational approaches, this work sheds light on the intricate relationship between solvation dynamics and nanostructure in deep eutectic solvents, ultimately paving the way for innovative advances in solvent design.

Biodegradable Films: Sustainable Solutions for Food Packaging Applications

The increasing environmental implications of conventional plastic packaging has led to a raising interest in bio-degradable packaging materials as sustainable alternatives. Biodegradable materials, derived from sustainable resources such as plant-based biopolymers and natural fibers, offer significant environmental benefits, including reduced reliance on fossil fuels and decreased pollution. Various techniques can be employed for forming bio-degradable packaging films, including extrusion, solvent casting, compression molding and electrospinning. To address the limitations of biodegradable materials compared to traditional plastics, modification techniques such as esterification, etherification, and grafting can be employed. Innovative advancements like active and intelligent packaging technologies can enhance the functionality and consumer engagement. This review explores the key properties, advancements, applications and challenges associated with biodegradable packaging materials, focusing on their effectiveness and sustainability in the food packaging industry.

Synthesis of existing literature on the colorectal surgery patients’ challenges during hospital-to-home transitions: a scoping review protocol

IntroductionDespite advances in innovation to improve patients’ transition experiences, it is unclear—in the context of colorectal surgery—what elements of patient education and care could provide the greatest benefit to patient...

Challenges Faced by Corporate Management Accounting

With the rapid advancement of globalization and technological innovation, the field of corporate management accounting is facing unprecedented challenges. This paper delves into the primary difficulties encountered by management accounting in the current environment, including the impacts of technological advancements, the complexities of globalization, and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. Through a detailed literature review and typical case studies, this research comprehensively analyzes the specific effects of these challenges on corporate operations and proposes practical solutions. These strategies include adopting advanced data analysis and automation tools to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of accounting information; strengthening the cultivation of cross-cultural management capabilities to ensure effective communication and decision-making in diverse cultural contexts; and establishing robust regulatory compliance monitoring systems to maintain compliance in a complex regulatory environment. This paper aims to provide theoretical and strategic references for corporate management accounting practices, helping businesses optimize their management accounting operations, improve decision-making quality and operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable development and competitive advantage.

Humans [plural] in the loop: the forgotten collective aspects of privacy, consenting, controlling, and digital protection

The integration of digital technologies into various aspects of life is not only transforming industries and economies but also fundamentally altering human interactions and societal dimensions, raising critical ethical and societal concerns, particularly regarding human agency and human rights. Current approaches for addressing these concerns, particularly in the case of digital privacy, are predominantly “individual-centric”, placing an undue burden on individuals who often lack the necessary knowledge and resources to protect their digital rights. This article argues for a paradigm shift toward human-compatible approaches by providing individuals with cognitive, collective, and contextual supports to empower them. The article redefines “humans in the loop” as a collective practice and expands the ongoing debates from “data protection” to the broader discourse of “digital protection.” It proposes the establishment of novel sociotechnical mechanisms, such as the “Advanced Data Protection Control (ADPC)”, within internet infrastructures to facilitate effective communication between users and stakeholders. This approach addresses the shortcomings of current practices dominated by service providers and advocates for innovative policy-making and technical advancements. By integrating collective supports with automation and other cognitive and contextual supports, the goal is to foster a sustainable and accountable digital future that ensures pluralism, inclusion, and human agency in the continuous co-creation, evaluation, and improvement of digital technologies.

Paths (not) taken: promoting R&D in Central and Eastern Europe

ABSTRACT Central and East European countries are “dependent market economies,” aiming to escape the “middle income trap.” Developing R&D is one of the potential solutions to this challenge. Although overall the CEE countries are not considered exceptionally innovative, they still exhibit variation in terms of their R&D deliverables. Through fuzzy-set QCA, this paper aims to explain which combination of causal factors accounts for this variation. Innovation promotion in the region is tied to securing financial support, while the lack of R&D development is connected to both the absence of international financial resources as well as weak links between academia and business. Our results offer support to the idea that the hub of innovation within the CEE has remained the automotive sector connected to the German market. The paper stresses the necessity to explore the national coordination mechanisms of R&D promotion as some countries failed to deliver even in the presence of ample financial resources.

Analysis of the Impact and Mechanism of Financial Technology Levels on Green Productivity

This paper selects the data of A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen from 2013 to 2023, and explores the impact and mechanism of enterprise financial technology level on green productivity based on the perspective of green technology innovation. It was found that improving enterprise financial technology levels significantly promotes enterprise green technology innovation, and this conclusion is still based on the discussion of endogeneity issues and a series of robustness tests. In terms of the mechanism of action, the increase in the level of enterprise financial technology increases the investment in scientific and technological innovation, which in turn effectively promotes the green technological innovation of enterprises. At the same time, the strengthening of market competition in the industry further enhances the green innovation effect. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that both the property rights and the industry have a significant impact on the improvement of the financial technology level to promote enterprise green technology innovation. This paper reveals the key role of financial technology in enterprise innovation strategy. It provides empirical evidence for the promotion of financial technology innovation and the optimization of green productivity development path.

Analysis of Existing Condition and Direction of Low-carbon Economy from the standpoint of Green Trade

Global environmental awareness has increased, and green trade between countries is frequent. From the viewpoint of green trade, China's low-carbon economic development is showing a good trend, and low-carbon economy has evolved into a recognized economic development direction by countries across the globe. To establish a low-carbon economy, China has carried out a great deal of initiatives to decrease emissions of carbon, including the establishment of revocable energy, the promotion of energy structural transformation, and the pursuit of green and low-carbon growth via innovative technology and advancement in industry. China's green trade cooperation with the rest of the world is expanding, accelerating the growth of low-carbon sectors. Nowadays, influenced by various factors, China's low-carbon economy still faces practical problems such as lack of technological innovation, irrational energy structure adjustment, and insufficient relevant laws and regulations. The establishment of an economy with low carbon footprint requires the combined efforts of the country, the government, and the people to promote it. In the future development trends, technological innovation will become an important factor to facilitate the formation of a free of carbon economy. Under the scope of green trade, China's low-carbon society has broad development prospects. The creation of a low-carbon economy will contribute significantly to China's green and low-carbon transition, along with the nation's social and economic growth over time.

A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances in membrane Innovations for Efficient Heavy Metal Removal from Mine Effluents

A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances in membrane Innovations for Efficient Heavy Metal Removal from Mine Effluents

Catalytic Role of the Digital Economy in Fostering Corporate Green Technology Innovation: A Mechanism for Sustainability Transformation in China

The digital economy is a novel catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development, representing an emerging trend in economic development. This study investigates the impact of the digital economy on green technology innovation within Chinese listed companies between 2009 and 2022. The empirical studies indicate the digital economy significantly promotes green technology innovation in corporations, especially in non-state-owned, large-sized, and mid-western companies. The analysis of the influence mechanism reveals that the digital economy has a substantial impact on the advancement of green technology innovation. This is achieved through alleviating financing constraints, promoting human capital agglomeration, and improving resource allocation efficiency. This research provides decision-making references for promoting green development and resolving the paradox of imbalanced and insufficient growth among companies with various ownership structures, total asset sizes, and regions.

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The 5th Aceh International Symposium on Civil Engineering (AISCE) 2024 The 5th Aceh International Symposium on Civil Engineering (AISCE) 2024 is organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The symposium offers a forum for exchanging the most recent advances in civil engineering innovation and best techniques for addressing infrastructure management challenges in all sectors of development, including those associated with natural disasters. Accordingly, the theme of this year’s conference, “Recent Advancements in Green Construction and Resilient, Sustainable Infrastructures” highlights our continued commitment to exploring creative solutions and promoting collaboration in the field of civil engineering. The invited distinguished keynote speakers to this conference to add their invaluable extensive experience to the topics. List of Organizing Committee is available in this Pdf.

Fast Quality Detection of Astragalus Slices Using FA-SD-YOLO

Quality inspection is a pivotal component in the intelligent sorting of Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi), a medicinal plant of significant pharmacological importance. To improve the precision and efficiency of assessing the quality of Astragalus slices, we present the FA-SD-YOLO model, an innovative advancement over the YOLOv8n architecture. This model introduces several novel modifications to enhance feature extraction and fusion while reducing computational complexity. The FA-SD-YOLO model replaces the conventional C2f module with the C2F-F module, developed using the FasterNet architecture, and substitutes the SPPF module with the Adaptive Inverted Fusion (AIFI) module. These changes markedly enhance the model’s feature fusion capabilities. Additionally, the integration of the SD module into the detection head optimizes parameter efficiency while improving detection performance. Performance evaluation highlights the superiority of the FA-SD-YOLO model. It achieves accuracy and recall rates of 88.6% and 89.6%, outperforming the YOLOv8n model by 1.8% and 1.3%, respectively. The model’s F1 score reaches 89.1%, and the mean average precision (mAP) improves to 93.2%, reflecting increases of 1.6% and 2.4% over YOLOv8n. These enhancements are accompanied by significant reductions in model size and computational cost: the parameter count is reduced to 1.58 million (a 47.3% reduction), and the FLOPS drops to 4.6 G (a 43.2% reduction). When compared with other state-of-the-art models, including YOLOv5s, YOLOv6s, YOLOv9t, and YOLOv11n, the FA-SD-YOLO model demonstrates superior performance across key metrics such as accuracy, F1 score, mAP, and FLOPS. Notably, it achieves a remarkable recognition speed of 13.8 ms per image, underscoring its efficiency and suitability for real-time applications. The FA-SD-YOLO model represents a robust and effective solution for the quality inspection of Astragalus membranaceus slices, providing reliable technical support for intelligent sorting machinery in the processing of this important medicinal herb.

Teachers’ Content Knowledge and Strategies Used in Teaching Physical Science in Selected Schools at Buffalo City Municipality, South Africa

Physical Science encourages an ethical and responsible approach to studying, creating, and applying the sciences. In South Africa, there is a devaluation of indigenous scientific knowledge and limited access to scientific knowledge due to a history of poor, non-existent, or inadequate schooling in some communities. This paper investigates teachers’ content knowledge and strategies for teaching Physical Science in selected schools at Buffalo City Municipality, East London, South Africa. This paper adopted a descriptive research design and used random sampling to select forty-two Physical Science teachers out of the total population of fifty-two. Self-designed structured questionnaire of Likert modified scale response, the Physical Science Teachers’ Content Knowledge and Strategies Questionnaire (PSTCKSQ), was used to collect participant feedback. Three research questions were set for the paper and revealed the following respectively, a Mean () 3.33 shows a general agreement across all items about the positive impact and importance of Physical Science education another Mean () 3.14 shows a general agreement across all items about the effectiveness and use of different teaching strategies in Physical Science education and the mean score ( = 2.79) indicates moderate agreement on the adequacy of teacher training in Physical Science content. It is recommended among others that Physical Science teachers should establish a stimulating and productive learning environment that encourages students’ curiosity, comprehension, and admiration of the topic by utilising their content expertise. The paper concludes that to address local and global concerns, assist economic development, promote scientific literacy, create employment possibilities, and encourage critical thinking and well-informed decision-making, Physical Science education is essential in South African schools for driving innovation and technological advancement.

Study on the Development and Regulation of Internet Finance

With the rapid development of the network financial industry, the continuous promotion of innovation has greatly contributed to the rapid development of society and economy. With the rapid development of network finance, China's financial regulations and regulatory system is not perfect enough, resulting in financial security and stability problems. The soundness of the legal and regulatory system of network finance will help promote the healthy development of network finance.

Innovative IT solutions in health and sport - the importance of wearable devices, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and Big Data

Healthcare faces a significant shortage of human and financial resources. One way to overcome this is to focus on preventive medicine, through the promotion of sport and the use of advanced IT (Information Technology) tools in healthcare. These tools include wearables, the IoT (Internet of Things), Big Data and AI (artificial intelligence). This narrative review article aims to present the current state of the art in the field to support the processing of literature at the beginning of new researches by reviewing the major literature focusing on three of the data management’s functions: data collection, storing and processing. To quantify the studies, queries were run on ScienceDirect, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar databases. The keywords used in the queries were "Internet of Things", "Big Data", "Artificial intelligence" and "Wearable devices" complemented by the terms "health" and "sports" so a total of 8 queries were run on each database. We selected only scientific articles which contain concrete results, present ICT tools used in health or sport, and were fully available from our institution's network so we examined 35 articles. The results of the queries show that in most cases more than 50% of the literature was published since 2019, so the topic is currently a highly researched area. On average, 59.57% of all published works were published from 2019 in Science Direct, 74.49% in PubMed and 77.18% in Web of Science. The above-mentioned IT tools on health and sport is significant. Their importance is most notable in the advancement of preventive medicine and innovation in medical research.

Plastic‐to‐Treasure: Innovative advances in photo/electro‐catalytic upcycling technologies for commodity chemicals and fuels

AbstractPlastics are one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century that bring convenience to mankind. Owing to the commercialization of plastics, plastic pollution has become a petrifying environmental issue as the demand for plastic products overwhelms plastic recycling rates. However, the conventional methods (i.e., pyrolysis and gasification) require high pressure and temperature to treat waste plastic, resulting in ineluctably energy‐waste and secondary pollution. On the contrary, selective catalylic technologies provide a green approach to degrade plastics whilst also reforming them into value‐added chemicals and fuels. In this review, innovative green approaches, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and photoelectrocatalysis, have been comprehensively reviewed from the perspective of sustainable use of resources. Distinctive emphasis is placed on highlighting the merits of each technology and enlightening the state‐of‐the‐art modification strategies that strengthen the pillars of catalytic activities. The transformation of plastics with the above techniques is also elaborated in terms of the reaction conditions and products from various plastic waste as substrates. With a feasibility breakdown for each technology displayed in this study, insights on the challenges and prospects of innovative green technologies for plastic upcycling are underscored as well to facilitate the society moving toward a plastic circular economy.

Novel Strategies for Lung Cancer Interventional Diagnostics.

Lung cancer is a major global health issue, with 2.21 million cases and 1.80 million deaths reported in 2020. It is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Most lung cancers have been linked to tobacco use, with changes in cigarette composition over the years contributing to shifts in cancer types and tumor locations within the lungs. Additionally, there is a growing incidence of lung cancer among never-smokers, particularly in East Asia, which is expected to increase the global burden of the disease. The classification of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) into distinct subtypes is crucial for treatment efficacy and patient safety, especially as different subtypes respond differently to chemotherapy. For instance, certain chemotherapeutic agents are more effective for adenocarcinoma than for squamous carcinoma, which has led to the exclusion of squamous carcinoma from treatments like Bevacizumab due to safety concerns. This necessitates accurate histological diagnosis, which requires sufficient tissue samples from biopsies. However, acquiring adequate tissue is challenging due to the complex nature of lung tumors, patient comorbidities, and potential complications from biopsy procedures, such as bleeding, pneumothorax, and the purported risk of local recurrence. The need for improved diagnostic techniques has led to the development of advanced technologies like electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB), radial endobronchial ultrasound (rEBUS), and robotic bronchoscopy. ENB and rEBUS have enhanced the accuracy and safety of lung biopsies, particularly for peripheral lesions, but both have limitations, such as the dependency on the presence of a bronchus sign. Robotic bronchoscopy, which builds on ENB, offers greater maneuverability and stability, improving diagnostic yields. Additionally, new imaging adjuncts, such as Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and augmented fluoroscopy, further enhance the precision of these procedures by providing real-time, high-resolution imaging. These advancements are crucial as lung cancer is increasingly being detected at earlier stages due to screening programs, which require minimally invasive, accurate diagnostic methods to improve patient outcomes. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges in lung cancer diagnostics and the innovative technological advancements in this rapidly evolving field, which represents an increasingly exciting career path for aspiring pulmonologists.

Advancing pure ray tracing for the simulation of volume holographic optical elements: innovations in diffractive waveguide-based augmented reality systems

As augmented reality (AR) glasses technology evolves, volume holographic diffractive waveguide designs are increasingly adopted to enhance portability and performance. Traditionally, these systems require separate geometric and wave optics approaches to handle ray propagation and holographic element diffraction, adding significant complexity to the design process. This study presents an innovative pure ray tracing simulation method that integrates geometric and wave optics seamlessly. By incorporating Kogelnik's coupled wave theory, our model accurately predicts the diffraction behavior of volume holographic optical elements (VHOEs) and converts this information into ray data for tracing, enabling exact AR imaging simulations. Applied to the design of volume holographic waveguide AR glasses, human vision simulations, and experiments validated this method's reliability, demonstrating its versatility and effectiveness. This model improves design efficiency and promotes innovative advancements in cross-theoretical optical system design, positioning it as a crucial tool for future AR glasses development.