Innovative Shape Research Articles

The role of micro and macro-level factors in shaping innovation management in online education and ICT usage in China

The context of education has changed dramatically as a result of the information and communication technology (ICT) revolution, particularly as it relates to online learning. In order to better understand how innovation management is impacted by ICT usage and online education in China's higher education institutions, this study will look at how both micro and macro-level elements play a significant influence. The study uses a quantitative, cross-sectional methodology to collect information from 390 individuals from both public and private universities. The study aims to comprehend how faculty members, students, and educational administrators view the use and integration of ICT tools and online learning platforms through a standardized survey questionnaire. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software. The findings reveal significant insights into the interplay of various factors affecting innovation management in the rapidly evolving landscape of online education and ICT adoption in China's higher education institutions. The purpose of the study is to gain an important understanding of the intricate relationships between micro and macro-level variables and how these interactions affect innovation management in online learning and ICT usage in China. The study's conclusions are anticipated to provide policymakers, university leaders, and educators with useful counsel for fostering an atmosphere that is supportive of technological integration and cutting-edge practices in higher education. A wide range of participants from both public and private universities are included in the study's scope, guaranteeing a complete representation of the higher education environment in China.

Does Innovation Shape the Employment Growth Distribution? Evidence from East European Firms

Abstract Employment growth is one of the most crucial indicators for economic policy. Existing studies show that only a small fraction of firms experience high growth rates and create the most new jobs. Making use of recentered influence function regressions, this study examines the effects of process and product innovations on the employment growth distribution. The analysis is based on firm data from Eastern European countries. The effects of process innovation on job creation are ambiguous. An increase in firms with products and services that are new to the market shape the upper tail of the employment growth distribution. Product and service innovations thus cause skewness of the employment growth distribution and are a major determinant of job creation. This study therefore presents evidence on whether and how innovation activities affect employment growth and contributes to the lively debate about how to foster employment growth.

How Entrepreneurial Orientation and Stakeholder Engagement Shape Innovation Culture at Family Business

The paper aims to verify how the Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) of Family Business (FB), through the Stakeholders Engagement (SE), develops an Innovation Culture (IC) – ideas, learning through try-error and relations network to become sustainable in the long term. The study used a qualitative approach, using sixteen interviews with current managers and other stakeholders from family businesses from different sectors of activity. The results demonstrate that FB need to analyze the current state of their market, as well as its evolution (such as consumer habits and perceived risk), to plan, evolve and innovate upon the perceived changes. A successful FB achieves a positive and effective approach to deal with risk, making use of the know-how and value of employees, and the external community.

Governing Innovation: How Board Quality Shapes Innovation?

Governing Innovation: How Board Quality Shapes Innovation?

Bridging the gap in agricultural innovation research: a systematic review of push–pull biocontrol technology in sub-Saharan Africa

ABSTRACTBiological control for sustainable plant protection in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is gaining attention due to low crop productivity caused by pests, increasing costs of agrochemicals, and their harmful impact on health and the environment. A valuable case is the Push–pull technology (PPT) developed by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE). However, evidence for the success of PPT in reducing pest prevalence has not translated from experimentation and demonstration to wider-scale on-farm uptake. A systematic review was conducted to explore the research gaps, benefits of PPT, adoption determinants, barriers to uptake, and how farmers choose to adopt and adapt the technology. The study found a large body of evidence on the biophysical benefits of PPT, which comes from a relatively narrow set of ICIPE-led or managed experiments in Western Kenya. Besides, evidence of its social and economic benefits is less robust. Documented barriers to adoption include initial establishment costs, labour intensiveness, risk averseness of farmers, socio-cultural rigidity, and inadequate access to information and inputs. The review highlights the need for qualitative research, an in-depth examination of the social dynamics of innovation and decision-making processes on farms, and institutions’ role in shaping innovation for sustainable agricultural development.

Chingkhui: Pengembangan Ekonomi Kelompok Perempuan Teumareum

Chingkhui is one of the traditional food ingredients in Indra Jaya District. This chingkhui powder development business, if carried out professionally, by paying attention to shape innovation, flavor strengthening, packaging and market strategy, will eventually be able to compete with modern food and will provide good opportunities and potential to be developed so that it will bring benefits as well as become a promotional event for traditional foods. Seeing the potential that exists, the community, especially the women of Teumareum Village, Indra Jaya District, Aceh Jaya Regency must develop variations of processed chingkhui powder. Technical guidance on improving the quality of business and assistance and program evaluation through the Community Service (PKM) program. The program to increase the variety of processed products was carried out by the Malay Real Work Lecture Students (KKN) of Teumareum Village in 2022 Batch III of State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN) throughout Sumatra-Aceh Jaya. The implementation of this program is not only carried out by KKN students, but the process of making it is also assisted by the women in Teumareum Village. The implementation of the Serumpun Melayu KKN program can help the community in this case in Teumareum Village, Indra Jaya District, Aceh Jaya Regency to increase their economic income through community empowerment of the Teumareum women's group to make higher quality products. Through the implementation of the Serumpun Malay Community Service Program, it is very helpful for the community in Teumareum Village, Indra Jaya District, Aceh Jaya Regency in terms of increasing the variety of chingkhui powder products through processed aspects of production.

Seismic mitigation performance of shape memory alloy flexible circumferential joint in shield tunnel

AbstractThe circumferential joint of a shield tunnel is prone to damage under strong earthquakes, affecting the safety of the tunnel. This paper adopts an innovative shape memory alloy (SMA) flexible circumferential joint for longitudinal seismic mitigation of the tunnel. The SMA joint is composed of SMA ring springs and ordinary bolts. The SMA joint design is performed for a shield tunnel, and a simplified model of the SMA joint is proposed. Based on the generalised response displacement method, the longitudinal seismic mitigation analysis of the tunnel is conducted, the arrangement of SMA joints is discussed, and the seismic mitigation performance is evaluated. Results show that the SMA joint design method can efficiently complete the joint design, and the SMA joint model can accurately reflect the joint performance. SMA joints can reduce the stiffness of tunnel joints and have a good energy dissipation effect, which is suitable for shield tunnel seismic mitigation. An appropriate SMA joint arrangement can concentrate the tunnel joint deformation and effectively reduce the opening width between the tunnel segment rings. It can also dissipate energy and reduce the internal force of the tunnel joint, thus enhancing the seismic safety of the tunnel.

Technological Innovation and Economic Growth: Examining the Role of Research and Development Policies

In this age of lightning-fast technological development, it is critical for economists and policymakers to grasp the complex link between innovation and economic expansion. This article explores the importance of R&D policy in encouraging technical innovation and, by extension, propelling economic expansion. This study explores several aspects of the association among exploration as well as growth policy, technological innovation, and economic growth by drawing on a thorough analysis of current literature and empirical data. Examines the ways in which intellectual property rights, financing efforts, and tax incentives all play a role in shaping innovation ecosystems and the incentives that enterprises have to participate in research and development. In addition, the processes by which expenditures in research and development lead to observable improvements in economic indicators like productivity, new employment opportunities, and enhanced global competitiveness are explored in this study. Knowledge diffusion and collaborative networks are emphasized as key drivers of innovation across sectors and geographies, and the possible spillover effects of research and development operations are also examined. Research in this area also evaluates the efficacy of various R&D policy initiatives in encouraging innovation-led development, taking into account aspects including institutional frameworks, technology trajectories, and industrial structure. This paper analyzes case studies and comparative policy assessments to provide insights into best practices and policy suggestions. The importance of research and development strategies in determining the future of innovation-driven economies is highlighted by this study, which adds to our knowledge of the interplay between technical advancements and economic expansion. In a world where competition is heating up, it's more important than ever to make policies based on evidence and implement strategic interventions to foster innovative ecosystems that can drive sustainable economic development.

Win the next war vs innovate or die: framing the digital transformation across the Taiwanese sectors

PurposeThis paper examines the framing of digital transformation. The research questions are specified as follows: what are the different types of framing strategies in response to digital transformation? How do the strategies differ across organizations? Theoretically, the authors draw on the framing perspective to emphasize the use of linguistic frames in shaping innovation and change processes. Empirically, the authors choose to study the Taiwanese sectors, including publicly governed entities, traditional private business or technology-based ventures.Design/methodology/approachThe authors’ approach combines topic modeling and qualitative analysis. Using data collected from newspaper and magazine articles, the authors employ topic modeling to generate a set of distinctive framings that Taiwanese actors typically adopt to motivate and justify their digital move. The authors also conduct personal interviews to qualitatively complement the authors’ topic modeling analysis and to identify the rationale behind the linguistic framings and the strategic differences brought about by the various organizations.FindingsThe authors identify five topics that the Taiwanese actors commonly used in the framing of digital transformation. These topics or frames are labeled as cross-domain coordination, market demand, intelligent technology, global trend and competition and digital innovation. The practical use of the framings is contingent on organizational characteristics. Furthermore, the authors show how the framings can be classified as either positive framing (e.g. winning the next war) or negative framing (e.g. innovate or die), generally applicable to organizations around the world struggling to cope with digital disruption.Research limitations/implicationsThe authors’ study has two research implications. First, the authors extend the appreciation of the digital transformation from the usual concern with technological and business model innovations to linguistic or framing practices. Second, the authors enrich the framing analysis by emphasizing a practice or contingency perspective based on sector difference. The findings are subject to the limitations of the choice of only established and reputable media outlets, the diatextual reading and filtering of useful articles for topic modeling analysis and the use of world frequency to account for frame significance.Practical implicationsThe authors shift actors' attention from improving technical efficiency to acquiring linguistic resources in the pursuit of digitalization. For example, framing the digital transformation in terms of creating a market orientation calls for not only real consumer power but also strategic discursive competence that enables the move to change. The findings also point out that practitioners can enlarge the scope of their agency rather than being trapped in the habituated routine of practices. Despite social embeddedness, organizations are more often widely connected and built enough to call for more of the cognitive frames to appeal to heterogeneous stakeholders.Originality/valueThe authors study contributes to the literature by developing a linguistic or socio-cognitive view of digital transformation strategy that is capable of expanding organizational attention toward change and innovation. The authors explore menus of strategic frames employed by actors in response to digital transformation. We also address the application of a machine-learning tool such as topic modeling to explore the socio-cognitive dimensions of digital transformation. Furthermore, the analysis leads us to identify the outcomes or effects – either positive or negative – that move beyond the particular Taiwanese case to explain the framing of digital transformation in general.

How does competition influence innovative effort within a platform-based ecosystem? Contrasting paid and unpaid contributors

Unpaid individuals are an important source of contributions to many ecosystems. An understudied phenomenon is how such contributions are shaped by competition. In this paper, we study how the rate and type of new product creation are shaped by competition. We contrast its impact on “paid” developers that profit by selling their products to that on “unpaid” developers that release their software for free. Using a hand-collected dataset on the jailbreak ecosystem, we find that increasing competition has a stronger negative effect on the rate of innovation by paid developers than that of unpaid developers. We also find that increasing competition is associated with a reduction in the reuse of existing technological components by unpaid developers, relative to paid developers, suggesting that the types of products developed also shift as competition increases. The results suggest that competition has an important role in shaping innovation in platform-based ecosystems, but that it differs for paid and unpaid contributors.

Experimental study of steel plate girder with innovative shape of web under concentrated load

Experimental study of steel plate girder with innovative shape of web under concentrated load

PELATIHAN DESAIN KEMASAN (PACKAGING) DAN DIGITAL MARKETING DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENJUALAN PRODUK UMKM KAPANEWON TURI

The product development strategy is carried out by the innovation of packaging sizes (variations in price, size, and appearance); Packaging Color Innovation (light blue, red, green, purple, and yellow); Innovation of Packaging Materials (cans, aluminum, glass, plastic paper, boxes, and jars); Packaging Label Innovation (selection of colors, illustrations, letters, images); and Packaging Shape Innovation (graphic design, shape, and size). Digital marketing is done through Tokopedia's e-commerce. The pre-test results were dominated by 14 members or 32% did not understand how to design product packaging. From the post-test results after giving the material, there was a change in the results of 27 people, or 63% "Very Knowing" how to innovate products through changes in packaging materials from Plastic to Eye Catching Pouch Materials, listing brands, names, labels and logos on product packaging, creating Tokopedia, Instagram, and Facebook to increase sales. The changes that have been made impact an increase in sales by 85% after Covid-19.

Role of the interaction space in shaping innovation for sustainable agriculture: Empirical insights from African case studies

The challenges of climate change, food insecurity and land degradation have all led to a push for ‘scaling’ innovation for sustainable agriculture. For this purpose, international agricultural development projects often use farm trials or farmer field schools as a way for farmers to engage with technically-constructed knowledge and empirical evidence. However, the role of such trials in the socio-political construction of knowledge is often overlooked. This study conceptualises agricultural development interventions as taking place within an interaction space between researchers and farmers. Unpacking the processes and dynamics of the interaction space from four case studies across Malawi and mainland Tanzania, we present findings which evaluate: 1) how agricultural innovation takes place in the context of funded agricultural development projects, and 2) how space for technical and social knowledge construction can be opened up or closed down in these contexts.Results show that farm trials provide a basis for interaction, but that knowledge exchange in these contexts also require knowledge brokers for successful implementation and scaling. Both knowledge brokers, and the trials themselves shape social dynamics, often simultaneously facilitating social learning for some, but contributing to social exclusions for others. A strong connection was identified between the design of the interaction space and social dynamics evident within it, indicative of the close interconnection between the processes of socio-political and technical construction of knowledge. Key factors open or close the interaction space, such as the continuity of knowledge brokers and the complexity of technologies. Improving the effectiveness of innovation for sustainable agriculture, requires opening up the interaction space to enable more effective and sustained co-creation of technologies, social learning and the collaborative construction of shared knowledge.

System-level agency and its many shades: path development in a multidimensional innovation system

ABSTRACT In the path development literature, how agents shape innovation systems has attracted growing interest. However, the concept of such system-level agency suffers from an unclear distinction from other levels of agency, underdeveloped links to other agency concepts, vagueness about the conceptualization of a multidimensional innovation system and the impact of agency on it, and a limited understanding of the variegated outcomes of agentic processes. This article offers a sympathetic critique, suggests ideas for a nuanced multilevel agency conceptualization, and proposes a research agenda to close the gaps in understanding how system-level agency affects the course and outcomes of path development.

Information Transparency and Investment in Follow‐on Innovation*

ABSTRACTThis study examines the role of information transparency in facilitating peer firms' investment in follow‐on innovation. We capture information transparency with both textual and numerical information disclosed in 10‐Ks. Using patent citations to proxy for investment in follow‐on innovation, we predict and find a positive association between transparency at the knowledge source and follow‐on innovation. We further show that the effect of information transparency varies with the degree of uncertainty around technological innovation. Thus, the evidence suggests that information transparency facilitates investment in follow‐on innovation by resolving uncertainty associated with investment in technological innovation. An analysis using the cited firms' going‐private decision as a negative shock to information transparency confirms the significant effect of a cited firm's disclosure on its decision to invest in follow‐on innovation. Our study contributes to the literature on the positive externalities of peer‐firm disclosures and highlights the important role of information transparency in shaping innovation investment decisions.

THE MECHANISM FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF MACHINE-BUILDING ENTERPRISES IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

The article delves deeply into the significance of machine-building in Ukraine’s economy, emphasizing its profound impact on the Gross Domestic Product and the overarching national economic security. It sheds light on the pivotal role of cutting-edge technologies, the essence of production automation, and the imperativeness of intellectualization in bolstering an enterprise’s competitive stance in the market. The research underscores the paramount importance of strategic evolution, the infusion of product innovations, and the relentless modernization of the enterprise’s core assets. Such endeavors not only cater to contemporary market demands but also fortify the enterprise’s position, ensuring its sustained growth and relevance in an ever-evolving economic landscape. The article further explores the challenges faced by the machine-building sector, the potential solutions to overcome these challenges, and the future prospects of this vital industry in the context of global trends and technological advancements. Additionally, it delves into the intricate interplay between policy-making, industry standards, and the role of innovation in shaping the trajectory of the machine-building sector in Ukraine. The research also provides insights into market dynamics, competitive strategies, and the potential pathways for the industry to navigate the complexities of the global market. Emphasis is placed on understanding the global context, the role of research and development, and the importance of fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the industry. The article also discusses the potential of collaboration between industry stakeholders, the role of government in facilitating growth, and the need for a holistic approach to address the multifaceted challenges faced by the sector.

Influence of Core Cellular Structures on Collapse Mechanisms Maps of Sandwich Beams

The main advantage of 3D printing is manufacturing complex and innovative shapes which guarantee high mechanical properties. Therefore, it is necessary easily figure out the most suitable structure for the required design requirements. The well-known strategy to design sandwich panels is evaluating collapse maps as they determine the panel performances based on their geometrical features. The aim of this study is to update the traditional collapse maps by showing how the core shape can improve the sandwich beam performance. The collapse maps proposed are based on advanced analytical models than the traditional Gibson theories. The analytical modelling of the indentation phenomenon is based on Vlasov’s model. The analytical modelling of the bending phenomenon is based on the First Shear Order Theory. The overall panel stress and strain maps are computed superposing both effects. A composite sandwich panels with Gyroid core based are analyzed to verify the proposed model consistency. A core failure criterion is chosen by experimental testing evidence on the representative core structure. Once the computed stress state overtakes failure criterion ones, the critical load is defined. In the end, the model is exploited to compare the performances of four sandwich panels with cores based on different lattice structures.

How does digital technology innovation enhance firm value? A dual route model

Differs to digital innovation, which is application-oriented of digital technologies, digital technology innovation focuses on developing and creating new digital technologies (creation-oriented). Thus, digital technology innovation forms the foundation of digital innovation. Increasingly, firms, especially those in manufacturing, are recognizing the crucial role of digital technology innovation in shaping their intangible value. In order to determine whether digital technology innovation can enhance firm value and the specific mechanism involved, this study draws on patent data (the fields of digital technology are defined based on IPC) and annual report data of listed manufacturing firms in China to reveal the specific relationship between digital technology innovation and the enhancement of firm value. We find that that digital technology innovation can make a significant contribution to firm value; more important, the relationships between digital technology innovation and lowering costs, upgrading efficiency can be characterized as an inverted U-shaped pattern and a Ushaped pattern, respectively. These results hold after the several robustness checks. Additional analyses show that these relationships differ significantly across types of state ownership, firm size, and location feature. Finally, our mechanism analysis suggests that lowering costs and upgrading efficiency driven by digital technology innovation is a key component of the value-enhancing effect.

Can Culture Stimulate Innovation for Technopreneurship? A Grounded Theory Method

Among factors influencing and shaping innovation in different societies is the prevailing culture. Most forms of individualistic cultures affect innovation significantly and positively. key factors that influence innovation among early-stage startups are government interventions, innovation policy and financing. This study has three key objectives. The first is to examine how culture influences innovation among technology startups in Malaysia. The second objective is to explore factors associated with technology innovation. The third objective is to assess how innovation influence financing for technology startups. The study employs grounded theory as the main methodological approach to analyze primary data. A qualitative survey carried out a series of semi-structured interviews with technology entrepreneurs[1], relevant government agencies, industry associations, venture capitalists and leading accelerators. The study finds that culture can be an impediment to innovation. Factors such as collective culture and herd mentality behavior were identified as barriers to innovation and fear of failure was attributed to low entrepreneurial innovation. Entrepreneurial attitude, on the other hand, was identified as a significant quality that is positively related to innovation among technology startups. Data analysis reveals that technopreneurs who display a positive attitude, determination, perseverance and self-efficacy are more likely to display some form of innovation in their startup. These technopreneurs were more likely to be financed by venture capital funds and private or angel investors. Other factors that influence innovation are, the capacity to commercialize, overall entrepreneurship culture, incubators facilities and capabilities and market size. Based on the findings, the study offers a proposed framework that encapsulates elements, factors and components that affect innovation.

Can Culture Stimulate Innovation for Technopreneurship? A Grounded Theory Method

Among factors influencing and shaping innovation in different societies is the prevailing culture. Most forms of individualistic cultures affect innovation significantly and positively. key factors that influence innovation among early-stage startups are government interventions, innovation policy and financing. This study has three key objectives. The first is to examine how culture influences innovation among technology startups in Malaysia. The second objective is to explore factors associated with technology innovation. The third objective is to assess how innovation influence financing for technology startups. The study employs grounded theory as the main methodological approach to analyze primary data. A qualitative survey carried out a series of semi-structured interviews with technology entrepreneurs[1], relevant government agencies, industry associations, venture capitalists and leading accelerators. The study finds that culture can be an impediment to innovation. Factors such as collective culture and herd mentality behavior were identified as barriers to innovation and fear of failure was attributed to low entrepreneurial innovation. Entrepreneurial attitude, on the other hand, was identified as a significant quality that is positively related to innovation among technology startups. Data analysis reveals that technopreneurs who display a positive attitude, determination, perseverance and self-efficacy are more likely to display some form of innovation in their startup. These technopreneurs were more likely to be financed by venture capital funds and private or angel investors. Other factors that influence innovation are, the capacity to commercialize, overall entrepreneurship culture, incubators facilities and capabilities and market size. Based on the findings, the study offers a proposed framework that encapsulates elements, factors and components that affect innovation.