Introduction Of Innovations Research Articles

Manganese‐Based Composite‐Structure Cathode Materials for Sustainable Batteries

AbstractManganese‐based cathode materials have garnered extensive interest because of their high capacity, superior energy density, and tunable crystal structures. Despite their cost‐effectiveness, challenges like Mn dissolution and gas evolution originating from the irreversible structural degradation pose risks to stability and prolonged electrochemical behaviors, ultimately constraining their practical applications and market prospects. While the material characteristics and redox mechanisms of Mn‐based cathodes are extensively investigated, a systematic iterative approach to material design that balances performance and application demands remains both necessary and urgent. Recent strategies for enhancing cathode performances emphasize the innovative introduction and customization of composite structures in Mn‐based cathode materials to address the challenges above. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of composite‐structure construction methodologies and offers practical guidelines for effectively designing high‐stability Mn‐based composite‐structure cathode materials. This encompasses the classifications of composite scales, the discussions for the extent of composite‐structure construction inside and outside of the cathode grains, and an exploration of the development potential of these materials, especially for grid‐scale applications.

Investigating the Influence of Gender Diversity and Management Practices on the Introduction of Innovation in CEE countries

The role of management in any organizational context is to identify and exploit positive influences and opportunities that lead to the achievement of business objectives and competitive advantage. Those involved in effective management should be able to define the factors that have a decisive influence on the innovative activity of the enterprise. The identification of these influences is a key source of knowledge for defining or adjusting corporate strategies, resulting in long-term benefits and effective business development. As the market is constantly evolving, businesses must adapt to it. In recent years, researchers and experts have paid considerable attention to the study of gender issues in various areas of management. Much of the existing research has shown a positive correlation between gender diversity and innovation in developed countries. However, empirical studies in transition or developing countries remain limited. Therefore, we focus on Central and Eastern European countries. Based on regression analysis of data from the large-scale WBES survey, the aim of the study is to identify the relationships between gender structure of management, management practices and innovation. Unlike previous studies, this study uses a management practices index that combines data from eight indicators of management practices and assesses how well they are structured. This study thus enriches the ongoing research on the impact of gender and the structure of management practices on innovation in the EU member states of Central and Eastern Europe. The contribution of this study lies in the analysis of several different types of gender diversity and a composite index of managerial practices in relation to firms' innovation performance, and the specific context of the analysis in Central and Eastern Europe countries may provide new insights, as different factors affect innovation performance in these countries than in their Western counterparts. The results of this research provide a deeper understanding of the dynamics between gender diversity in management and innovation, which could provide a basis for the development of policies and corporate strategies to promote diversity and innovation in the business environment of Central and Eastern Europe countries.

PROVISION OF BANKING SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BANKING SYSTEM: CURRENT TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS

The article examines banking services in the context of the stability of the banking system: current trends and directions of development. The current stage of development of the global banking system operates under conditions of intensified competition and crisis phenomena in financial markets. One of the main factors in the successful development of the domestic banking system is the policy of constant innovations.Currently, innovation is a key factor in the stability, competitiveness and sustainable economic growth of domestic banks. The sustainable development of the national economy is accompanied by an increase in the volume of financial transactions and an increase in the importance of the domestic banking sector. The banking system, being one of the most important links of the market economy, affects the life of society in many ways. It not only provides a mechanism for interregional redistribution of monetary capital, but is also a key element of the settlement and payment mechanisms of the country's economic system. This fact determines the importance of the banking sector in the socio-economic development of the state.The current realities of the banking business contribute to the identification of the main catalysts of domestic banking innovation activity: globalization of world financial markets and markets of banking services; growing competition from the banking and non-banking sectors; the world financial crisis. The above-mentioned factors significantly affect the qualitative and quantitative composition of banking institutions and their services and lead to key changes in consumer behavior, thus leaving banks with the only opportunity to preserve and increase their competitive advantages through the introduction of innovations, the direction of which determines the strategy for the development of the banking sector on medium-term perspective. Based on the results of the research, it was established that the problems accumulated in the national banking system can be solved by applying the experience of Great Britain, and the main postulates should be adapted to the national banking system, which will contribute to the development of the domestic market of banking services and increase the stability of the national banking system.

Challenges of innovation management in health system organizations: evidence from Germany

ABSTRACT The introduction of innovations poses particular challenges for organizations in the healthcare sector. These can be analyzed based on adoption and diffusion theory. In this study, a two-stage qualitative research design consisting of expert interviews (n = 13) and 3 workshops (n = 26) was used to analyze the experiences of healthcare professionals and related disciplines concerning innovation perception and communication and to derive management challenges for organizations. As part of the interview analysis, a total of 489 text segments were deductively assigned to the diffusion process categories of innovation (n = 100), process (n = 15), social system (n = 15) and information exchange channels (n = 59), and a further 219 text segments, synthesized into 18 categories, were inductively identified as management challenges. The results were validated during the workshop and expanded to include findings on innovation transfer and innovation perception. It was shown that digital innovations in organizations in the healthcare system context are associated with high expectations and that these can be influenced by various interacting communication partners and channels. There is a growing impression that the adoption and diffusion processes of telemedicine and digital innovations on an individual, social and organizational level are more subliminal than previously assumed.

Business ecosystem management in the conditions new normality and transcendence

The article examines the essence of the concept, examines the elements and their inherent features of the business ecosystem, substantiates the approaches to effective management in the conditions of new normality and transcendence. The signs of a business ecosystem presented in the article are at first glance inherent in the characteristics of any enterprise, institution or organization, however, we note that ecosystems or turquoise organizations represent the next stage of consciousness development, where traditional concepts and methods are questioned and the organization is considered as a living organism, not a mechanical system. In the context of the transcendental development of business ecosystems, environmental turbulence and growing uncertainty lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of traditional management tools, at the same time, these characteristics can become a catalyst for new opportunities and non-standard management solutions that can significantly strengthen their position in the market and affect corporate synergistic effects, contribute to the formation of new connections and ideas, which will subsequently lead to the introduction of innovations and the development of business ecosystems. Transcendence in the context of management is considered as a concept that covers aspects that go beyond the established boundaries of existing experience, understanding or perception, standard models, conditions and approaches in managing business ecosystems. Management of the business ecosystem in the conditions of new normality and transcendence requires the use of integrated approaches and strategies that can go beyond traditional tools, methods and models. Envisioning the transcendence of management means changing the way you think and understanding that standard models and methods may become ineffective or insufficient in the new normal. Business ecosystems whose leaders are focused on transcendental development in the conditions of the new normality have the greatest chances for business viability, recovery and success. In this context, the article examines transcendental leadership, which refers to the concept of leadership that goes beyond traditional models and focuses on a deeper understanding and approach to managing people, organizations, and change.

Theoretical Approaches to the Regulation of Bioeconomy

The development of science and technology, as well as the introduction of innovations into the production sphere, have led to the emergence of such a phenomenon as the bioeconomy. At the present time, there is no versatile definition of the concept of bioeconomy either at the national level or at the level of interstate integration associations and international organizations. To analyze the key features of the concept of bioeconomy and to identify the main approaches to the essence of this phenomenon. This is important for the understanding of directions of development of the regulatory environment in relation to bioeconomy in the Russian Federation. The article analyzes the definitions of the concept of bioeconomy at the level of the International Advisory Council on Bioeconomy (IACB), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the European Union (EU), and individual states. The author examines a range of approaches to regulating bioeconomy. The research is based on formal-logical, dogmatic methods, the comparison method and the axiological approach. The paper presents approaches to the concept of bioeconomy as a phenomenon. The author analyzes how bioeconomy relates to the circular economy (closed-loop economy) and the linear (traditional) economy. The article presents a range of approaches to the regulation of bioeconomy through the lens of proactive law and proposes a mechanism for its regulation with the help of a symbiotic regulator. The main elements of such a reg ulator are referred to in the article. They include normative regulation, the presence of ef fectively functioning organizational structures, and properly functioning processes of interaction between organizational structures and entities. The author examines a regulation method entitled ‘ethical licensing’, highlights its advantages and disadvantages, and gives recommendation on the subsequent use of this method. Due to its complex nature, bioeconomy as a phenomenon requires specific approaches to its regulation.

SPECIAL MEASURES FOR SEX OFFENDERS AND POTENTIAL HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

Child sexual abuse has attracted enormous attention and occupied significant media space in recent decades. This increased attention has resulted in the creation of strategies aimed at responding to sexual abuse in general, and has been motivated by both the need to prevent reoffending and the desire to adequately respond to the expectations of the wider public. Measures aimed at responding to sexual offenses have become fertile ground for the introduction of various innovations. This may result in the violation of sex offenders’ human rights, and any state based on the rule of law should not allow this. This paper is devoted predominantly to the analysis of the Croatian and Serbian current legal frameworks related to the application of specific measures aimed at sex offenders to establish whether these frameworks are aligned with the relevant human rights protection standards. It has been established that the level of compliance of the two national legislations with the international legal framework is high although there is room for additional corrections. The objective of the paper is to give recommendations for harmonizing the above area with the modern legal acquis, and primarily with the standards established through the case law of the European Court of Human Rights.

Mechanization of artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Guinea: Socio-technical trajectory of a rural mining site in Upper Guinea

Since the beginning of the 21st century, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in West Africa has undergone intensification and significant development due to the introduction of increasingly mechanized extraction and processing method. Mechanization generates significant transformations in the socio-technical dynamics of artisanal gold mining. In the specific context of ASGM in Upper Guinea, the article argues that small-scale innovations (ie. ‘low noise’ or ‘low technological level’ innovations) are leading to a profound socio-economic transformation of the rural environment over a long period of time. We begin by describing and analyzing the impact of the introduction of minor innovations (metal detectors, solonins and fan motors) on ASGM practices. We then examine the political, social and economic changes brought about by the adoption of these new mechanized practices, again at the rural level. Finally, we discuss the transition toward a new socio-technical regime, questioning the reshaping of local governance and its impact on new configurations of land ownership and use in rural areas.

Input-output-outcome innovation model: an analysis of the Brazilian manufacturing companies

PurposeThe objectives of this study are to identify which inputs are most relevant for development and successful introduction of product and process innovations and identify the impacts of these two types of innovation on the performance of Brazilian manufacturing companies.Design/methodology/approachThis study analyzes the relationships between input, output and outcome for a sample of 5,586 Brazilian manufacturing companies by using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).FindingsThe results indicate that (1) product innovations are favored by internal resources, (2) process innovations are favored by external resources, (3) product innovations mainly affect a range of products offered by companies and (4) process innovations mainly affect performance in manufacturing capacity, flexibility and costs.Practical implicationsBy identifying the main efforts to improve the innovation performance and input-output-outcome relationships, the results can contribute to a better decision-making process for innovation investments and management in companies as well as for policymakers. The results are particularly relevant given that the Brazilian case can serve as a reference for other emerging countries.Originality/valueAnalyses of the innovation in input-output-outcome relationships were performed in a comprehensive way by using a set of variables for defining each construct. This allowed each construct to be better measured, which improved the understanding of the relationships between inputs and outcomes mediated by product and process innovations.

ВПЛИВ МІЖНАРОДНИХ АСОЦІАЦІЙ ТА ПРОФЕСІЙНИХ СПІЛОК З ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ДІЛОВОГО ТУРИЗМУ НА РОЗВИТОК ТУРИСТИЧНОЇ ГАЛУЗІ

The influence of international associations and professional unions on the development of the tourism industry is a key aspect in its modern dynamics. Business tourism, or corporate tourism, is an important component of the tourism industry, which plays a significant role in the global economy and society. International associations and professional unions create a foundation for cooperation and coordination in this field, contributing to the creation of standards, the development of innovations and the improvement of the quality of services. It is noted that one of the key organizations influencing business tourism is the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which is the main global body promoting the development and regulation of the tourism industry. It has been studied that the influence of international associations and professional unions on business tourism consists in increasing the competitiveness and efficiency of the industry. They contribute to the development of infrastructure, the creation of new tourism products, the introduction of innovations and ensure the balanced development of the industry in different regions of the world. In addition, they influence the formation and implementation of tourism policies, which contributes to the sustainable development of the sector. It is substantiated that international associations and trade unions play an indispensable role in the development of the tourism industry, in particular in the field of business tourism. Their influence is manifested in the creation of standards, regulation, development of innovations, improvement of the quality of services and support of sustainable growth of the tourism industry. They contribute to the creation of an enabling environment for businesses operating in the industry and help them adapt to changes in the global tourism environment. It was highlighted that international associations and trade unions are actively cooperating with government bodies and other interested parties to resolve significant issues related to business tourism. They can influence the formation and implementation of tourism policies, which contributes to the sustainable growth of the sector and provides a favorable climate for business.

How does the use of modern technologies affect students’ perception of information? The effectiveness of holographic projection technology in music education

ABSTRACT The article studies the holographic projection technology in an innovative music classroom during full-time education. The study addresses the influence of this technology on the effectiveness and efficiency of learning, as well as on the perception and memorisation of educational material by students. It describes an innovative music classroom with equipment for using a 3D Hologram (3DH) for face-to-face lectures. An educational experiment was conducted within a three-month course. The experiment enrolled 111 foreign students in the first year of studying at higher educational institutions in China. The evaluation of the emotional background of the learning environment in the innovative music classroom indicates a positive attitude of students towards educational activities. The activities aroused their interest, admiration and trust; the environment was friendly and joyful. The findings can facilitate the search for innovative solutions to improve pedagogical activity or foster the introduction of holographic innovations into teaching practice.

In-depth mixed-method case study to assess how to support and communicate with the families of hospitalised patients during COVID-19: a social innovation embedded in clinical teams

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to describe and evaluate, in a real-life context, the support and communicate with families (SCF) team’s contribution to maintaining communication and supporting relatives when...

Technological scenarios of posthumanism: which [built] environment towards sustainability

Abstract Human kind has always been an explorer and technological innovation over the centuries is been implemented thanks to his thirst for novelty. Technological progress today clashes with the limitations of available resources and environmental impacts. The acceleration in the introduction of technological innovations determines rapid obsolescence of human artifacts and the need for continuous replacement, reducing the useful life of products. Having exhausted the physicality of planet Earth, human exploration now continues in two directions: on the one hand, the colonization of Space, on the other, the construction of new virtual worlds (Metaverse) and new physical and cognitive capabilities (biotechnology and artificial intelligence). However, these explorations are the source of considerable energy consumption (e.g., of space flights and data centers) and contribute to climate change, increasing the critical issues regarding the sustainability of lifestyles. Technological and scientific progress, after having changed the natural environment, today comes to change human nature (posthumanism), and consequently the living environment of human kind. The research is approached through the comparison of different philosophical and scientific positions (literature analysis), transferring some general considerations to the building sector. What next generation built environment will be?

Легитимность насилия в техногенном обществе

The author examines the transformation of violence as a way of survival into “violence of power”, characteristic of modern civilization, the legitimacy of its legitimization, the use of resources of the information network society, technogenic civilization to regulate internal and external state relations, and new management perspectives. The legitimacy of the activities of states that claim the right to identify weak, dying or failed states as the source of modern political violence, instability and threats, and to carry out "humanitarian missions" against them, is called into question. The types of violence that are logically built into the development system of modern technogenic society, such as economic, institutional, and informational, are considered. Attention is drawn to the effectiveness of new technologies for the introduction of military innovations and the development of military potential in support of external legitimate state violence. The inability of modern society to control and regulate increasingly complex information systems and the tendency of the authorities to proactively assess negative consequences and prevent the possibility of their occurrence are emphasized. The mechanisms of a technogenic society contribute both to the control of the legitimacy of power and provide the power with the opportunity to control society. Therefore, a culture of peace can serve as a new trend in the development of humanity.

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innovative management system of modern enterprises. It has been proven that the development of employees in modern conditions becomes one of the central elements of the competitiveness of enterprises, as it ensures the flexibility and adaptability of organizations to rapidly changing conditions. The training of qualified personnel capable of generating new ideas and implementing innovative solutions is the basis for ensuring the long-term stability of the enterprise on the market. Methodological approaches to the development of employees in the system of innovative management provide modern enterprises with tools for effective planning, implementation and control of personnel development programs integrated into the general strategy of innovative development. This includes training employees to adopt new technologies, adapt to digital transformation, and expand their competencies in areas such as creative thinking, change management, and leadership. Innovation management is a complex process aimed at improving the efficiency of adaptive enterprises through the systematic introduction of innovations. Its successful use depends on the enterprise's ability to adapt, strategic thinking and create conditions for the generation of innovations. Personnel development is a critical component of an innovation strategy, as it is employees who are able to implement innovative initiatives and ensure their success.Investments in the development of human capital strengthen the organization's ability to quickly respond to changes and ensure long-term competitiveness in the market. The foreign experience of managing the development of personnel in the agri-food sector shows the importance of a systematic approach to training and development of personnel, which includes technological innovations, flexible management models, partnership with educational institutions and orientation to continuous learning. These practices can be successfully adapted to domestic conditions, contributing to the development of competitive and innovatively oriented enterprises in the agricultural sector.

Consensus on innovations and future directions of community first responder schemes in United Kingdom: a national nominal group technique study

AimWe aimed to achieve consensus among NHS and community stakeholders to identify and prioritise innovations in Community First Responder (CFR) schemes.MethodsWe conducted a mixed-methods study, adopting a modified nominal group technique with participants from ambulance services, CFR schemes and community stakeholders. The 1-day consensus workshop consisted of four sessions: introduction of innovations derived from primary research; round-robin discussions to generate new ideas; discussion and ranking of innovations; feedback of ranking, re-ranking and concluding statements. Innovations were ranked on a 5-point Likert scale and descriptive statistics of median and interquartile range calculated. Discussions were recorded, transcribed, and analysed thematically.ResultsThe innovations found were classified into two categories: process innovations and technological innovations. The process innovations included six types of innovations: roles, governance, training, policies and protocols, recruitment, and awareness. The technological innovations included three aspects: information and communication; transport; and health technology. The descriptive statistics revealed that innovations such as counselling and support for CFRs (median: 5 IQR 5,5), peer support [5 (4,5)], and enhanced communication with control room [5 (4,5)] were essential priorities. Contrastingly, innovations such as the provision of dual CFR crew [1.5 (1,3)], CFR responsibilities in patient transport to hospital [1 (1,2)], and CFR access to emergency blue light [1 (1,1.5)] were deemed non-priorities.ConclusionsThis article established consensus on innovations in the CFR schemes and their ranking for improving the provision of care delivered by CFRs in communities. The consensus-building process also informed policy- and decision-makers on the potential future change agenda for CFR schemes.

IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELECTRONIC ORDERING IN MEAT INDUSTRY

With the rapid growth and development of information and communication technology on the one hand, and considering the meat industry on the other hand, there is an opportunity for greater implementation of ICT in the meat industry, that is, the introduction of innovation - the electronic ordering of meat and meat products. To meet the demand, timely availability, and ordering of meat in the domestic market especially for holidays, a pilot web application for electronic meat ordering with basic features has been developed. Java is the programming language used to develop the application, and the Enclips platform is used as the development environment. The order part needs to be recorded in a database. The SQL database will be used as the database in which the data will be recorded. The application is divided into two parts. The first part refers to the users where they will be able to make and confirm an order by filling in the mandatory fields of the application, while the second part refers to the part of generating orders where the suppliers from the meat industry will be able to process the order to contact the buyers and to make a proper delivery on the spot.

METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Objective. Justification of the need to improve the economic assessment of the innovative activity of railway transport, the development of methodological approaches and practical recommendations for the assessment of the innovative activity of railway transport, the study of requirements and assessment indicators characterizing the results of the implementation of innovations. Methods. Various methods and approaches were used in the process of performing the tasks in this work. The abstract-logical method was used to determine the research objectives. Analytical and monographic approach was used in the analysis of literary sources. The method of data analysis and synthesis for the analysis of existing methodological approaches and indicators. A comprehensive review and strategic analysis to describe promising directions for the innovative development of railway transport. Systemic, analogical, and structural-functional research methods for determining indicators of economic evaluation of innovative activity. Results. The article examines the main methodological approaches and proposes a new approach to the economic assessment of innovative activity. Scientific novelty. Recommendations on the use of an additional system of indicators for evaluating the innovative activity of railway transport are given. Practical significance. The recommendations given in the article regarding the use of the indicator system can be applied in railway transport units to make a decision on the introduction of innovations.

Assessing the impact of energy R&D on green growth in OECD countries: a CS-ARDL analysis

AbstractSince the introduction of the OECD innovation and green growth strategies in 2007 and 2011, respectively, the OECD countries have been actively engaged in supporting green energy R&D to accelerate the development of clean energy technologies. Specifically, the OECD recognizes that both renewable energy R&D and energy efficiency R&D are key components of a low-carbon and sustainable energy system. This study aims to assess the impact of disaggregated energy R&D on green growth in 21 high-income OECD countries, from 1990 to 2021. Two key green growth indicators, namely energy productivity and CO2 productivity, are used as response variables. The long-run CS-ARDL model results show that renewable energy R&D and fossil fuel R&D have a positive and significant impact on energy productivity in all model specifications, with renewable energy R&D exhibiting a relatively stronger impact compared to fossil fuel R&D. The long-run effects of the disaggregated energy R&D variables on CO2 productivity align with the results of the energy productivity model. Based on the study's findings, policymakers should consider reallocating the energy R&D budget towards renewable energy R&D, fostering international collaboration between OECD countries in renewable energy R&D, and implementing technology-specific policies to encourage investment in renewable energy technologies.

The role of non-human actors in the acceptance of management accounting: the case of a Moroccan public establishment

Like private companies, public service establishments are seeking to improve their performance by adopting management control tools. However, their acceptance in this context raises specific challenges. Unlike the private sector, where profitability is often the main driver for the acceptance of such tools, the public sector has to deal with more complex organizational dynamics involving many actors. This article examines the reasons underlying the acceptance of a management control tool, in particular a management accounting system, in the Moroccan public sector. The research is based on a qualitative case study carried out in a Moroccan public establishment that recently introduced a management accounting system, using the Actor-Network Theory (ANT), also known as the translation theory, developed by Callon and Latour in the 1980s. Traditionally mobilized to analyze the innovation diffusion process, this approach is used in our research to study the pre-adoption, or ex-ante, phase of innovation introduction. The results of this study highlight the complex dynamics of management accounting acceptance in the Moroccan public sector, showing how non-human actors play a crucial role in the pre-adoption phase of management control instruments. Our research reveals the decisive influence of the tax variable, as a non-human actor, on the acceptance of the management accounting system. This link between taxation and management accounting is a significant contribution, particularly due to the lack of studies on legal and fiscal variables in management control. These results underscore the importance of considering both non-human and human actors equally in the translation process (generalized symmetry).