Knowledge Creation Research Articles

DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN MEDICAL SCIENCES ASSOCIATED WITH A SPECIALTY. A HISTORY CLOSELY LINKED TO THE CHILEAN ACADEMY OF MEDICINE

The Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences (DPMC) associated with a specialty of the Faculty of Medicine of Universidad de Chile is an academic development project that aims to train specialists with a PhD degree, who are inserted in clinical centers and have the ability to respond questions of medical interest with a translational basis, putting the generation of knowledge at the service of patients. Universidad de Chile hopes that the graduates of this program will be the basis of the academic turnover of future generations. The DPMC was created in 2000, to date (2023), 85 students have entered, 46 have graduated, 8 have withdrawn and there are 31 current students. Sixty-five per cent of the graduates work as academics at the Faculty of Medicine of Universidad de Chile, with outstanding activity as specialists, teachers and researchers, incorporated into the different Advanced Clinical Research Centers (CICAs) that the faculty has created in different hospitals. Fifty-four per cent of them have been or are principal investigators of competitive projects: FONDECYT, FONDEF, FONIS, with one or more projects awarded, depending on the time since their degree, with an average of 55 publications/year for the defined group. After 23 years of uninterrupted operation, the DPMC is a consolidated, unique, accredited, successful program, financed by Universidad de Chile, sustainable, a pillar of the academic development of the Faculty of Medicine, which as it grows will allow the CICA network to be strengthened and will contribute to the creation of knowledge at the service of the patients and the country.

Impact of the SECI Entrepreneurial Development Model on Entrepreneurial Activities: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Knowledge Creation Potential

This study uses a novel idea of the entrepreneurial development process using the SECI framework that addresses how implicit and explicit entrepreneurial knowledge is transformed into new startups. There are four distinct modes: socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization. This study analyzes the influence of the SECI entrepreneurial development model on entrepreneurial activities across the globe, utilizing the data set from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). The GEM data set is an extensive and dependable resource that provides information on all facets of entrepreneurial development, including entrepreneurial activity, attitudes, intentions, and contextual factors, including government policies and social environment. The study utilizes panel data and examines the underlying hypotheses. The findings reveal the underlying process of entrepreneurial endeavors through the SECI framework. This study enhances the existing body of knowledge on knowledge management and entrepreneurship by presenting empirical evidence that supports the validity and practicality of the SECI framework in various settings. The study has practical implications for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners aiming to cultivate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Nurturing perseverance: The influence of workplace spirituality

Orientation: The turbulent external environment has caused employees to resign at an alarming rate. Employers are also struggling with issues such as low productivity and low work engagement. In response to these challenges, it is necessary to consider what motivates employees to work hard consistently without giving up when faced with adversity and setbacks.Research purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish whether workplace spirituality at an individual, work unit and organisational level enhances perseverance.Motivation for the study: Contemporary employees are challenged personally and in the work context. Remaining motivated and invested in their work despite these challenges requires a higher form of inspiration, which suggests the importance of workplace spirituality.Research approach/design and method: The research adopted both a deductive and an inductive research approach, and a descriptive cross-sectional research design was used. Data were collected utilising a survey strategy, and the final sample consisted of 385 respondents.Main findings: The study’s findings show that individual spirituality influences perseverance. Individual spirituality fully mediates the influence of organisational spirituality and work unit spirituality on perseverance.Practical/managerial implications: To ensure that employees work hard consistently despite challenges and hardships, workplace spirituality should be considered at the individual, work unit and organisational levels. Emphasis also needs to be placed on supporting the spiritual development and growth of spiritual employees, as individual spirituality seems to promote perseverance.Contribution/value-add: The study contributes to theory development and knowledge creation of workplace spirituality and perseverance constructs.

Knowledge management in the agriculture sector: a systematic literature review

ABSTRACT The agriculture sector is becoming increasingly important, with knowledge management (KM) seen as a vital component. This paper uses a systematic literature review of 44 peer-reviewed publications, in KM and non-KM journals, to examine how KM processes are used in agricultural research. Studies were mostly published in non-KM journals resulting in an absence of KM theory. Three key themes were identified as important for KM research in agriculture: stakeholder heterogeneity, informality of contexts and the presence of indigenous knowledge. All three themes affected the processes of knowledge creation, codification, transfer, sharing, and application. While agriculture provides a unique context for KM research, there is a need for a more nuanced understanding of how KM can be applied to create a future research framework that can be cumulatively built upon. To help achieve this, the paper also identifies several research gaps and suggests future research directions.

Conceptual model for establishing the relationship between digital transformation and organizational performance in electrical power companies

The purpose of this study is to establish a conceptual model of structural equations that examines the relationship between digital transformation and organizational performance in the electric power sector, using the theories of Dynamic Capabilities (DC), Resources-Based View (RBV), and Knowledge-Based Vision (KBV). The study proposes a conceptual model of 27 relationships (hypotheses) that incorporates the theories of DC, RBV, and KBV, which are used to evaluate the relationship between digital transformations and organizational performance in the electric power sector. We conducted surveys with industry professionals to validate the model. Through the analysis of the survey data, the study establishes the relationship between digital transformations and organizational performance, highlighting the crucial role of knowledge in generating value for organizations. The study findings showed that the proposed model, which incorporates the theories of DC, RBV, and KBV, effectively models and measures organizational processes in the electric power sector. Our results show that digital transformation, particularly in Big Data, has a significant positive impact on organizational performance. Furthermore, the study highlights the important role of knowledge creation and management in driving organizational value in the context of digital transformation. Specifically, the study allows us to conclude that we can express organizational processes in causal relationships and measure them through data, with the interaction of these elements producing knowledge as a key element in generating value in organizations.

Transformative Work Behavior: Development and Validation of a Measurement Scale

The Transformative Work Behavior (TWB) concept is able to build optimal SME performance in a dynamic business environment, especially post-pandemic, through a strategic human resource and socio-emotional approach. Reflecting the important role of leadership in forming an innovative and adaptive work culture, which is one of the keys to the long-term success of an organization amidst market dynamics and an ever-changing environment. This paper aims to develop, validate and measure the variable mechanism of Transformative Work Behavior (TWB) as a concept scientific novelty. This research uses transformative learning theory, organizational knowledge creation theory, leadership theory, open innovation, social exchange theory as the basis for forming the novelty variable. The population in this study were digital creative MSMEs, questionnaires were given randomly, using non-probability sampling. Meanwhile, the sample size using the 10 times rule method is 280 samples. The analysis method used uses the SEM method. This paper is a concept development, validation and explanation of the mechanism for measuring the novel variable of transformative work behavior which has never been studied before.

Time for Medicine and Public Health to Leave Platform X.

For more than 50 years, digital technologies have been employed for the creation and distribution of knowledge in health services. In the last decade, digital social media have been developed for applications in clinical decision support and population health monitoring. Recently, these technologies have also been used for knowledge translation, such as in the process where research findings created in academic settings are established as evidence and distributed for use in clinical practice, policy making, and health self-management. To date, it has been common for medical and public health institutions to have social media accounts for the dissemination of novel research findings and to facilitate conversations about these findings. However, recent events such as the transformation of the microblog Twitter to platform X have brought to light the need for the social media industry to exploit user data to generate revenue. In this viewpoint, it is argued that a redirection of social media use is required in the translation of knowledge to action in the fields of medicine and public health. A new kind of social internet is currently forming, known as the "fediverse," which denotes an ensemble of open social media that can communicate with each other while remaining independent platforms. In several countries, government institutions, universities, and newspapers use open social media to distribute information and enable discussions. These organizations control their own channels while being able to communicate with other platforms through open standards. Examples of medical knowledge translation via such open social media platforms, where users are less exposed to disinformation than in general platforms, are also beginning to appear. The current status of the social media industry calls for a broad discussion about the use of social technologies by health institutions involving researchers and health service practitioners, academic leaders, scientific publishers, social technology providers, policy makers, and the public. This debate should not primarily take place on social media platforms but rather at universities, in scientific journals, at public seminars, and other venues, allowing for the transparent and undisturbed communication and formation of opinions.

Dual network configurations and invention renewals within the pharmaceutical industry

PurposeAlthough research on how the downstream calculations of a patent’s profit potential influence invention renewal decisions is extensive, the impact of the upstream knowledge creation stages is overlooked. The purpose of this study is to address this theoretical vacuum by examining the intra-organizational configuration of knowledge networks and collaboration networks.Design/methodology/approachThe data consist of 491 global pharmaceutical firms that patent in the USA. Drawing on patent records, the authors simultaneously construct intra-organizational knowledge networks and collaboration networks and identify network cohesion features (i.e. local and global). The authors employ panel fixed-effects models to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe results show that local knowledge cohesion and local social cohesion decrease invention renewals, while global knowledge cohesion and global social cohesion increase renewals. Moreover, the marginal effects of local and global social cohesion are stronger than those of local and global knowledge cohesion, respectively.Research limitations/implicationsThe hypotheses are tested using the pharmaceutical industry as a research setting, which limits the generalizability of our findings. In addition, potential formal and informal contingencies are not considered.Practical implicationsDespite its limitations, this study provides valuable implications. First, managers are cautioned against the adverse effects of local cohesion structures on invention renewal. Second, firms can dynamically adjust their local and global network configuration strategies to harmonize the generation of valuable inventions and the retention of good ideas.Originality/valueComplementary to previous research that focused on inventions’ performance feedback, this study delves into upstream knowledge creation stages to understand invention renewals.

#920 A knowledge management system enabling telemedicine for hemodialysis: an ongoing project

Abstract Background and Aims Knowledge management (KM) systems, when applied to telemedicine, leads to multiple benefits regarding the organizational model and the dissemination of knowledge among the stakeholders. There are some studies on the application of telemedicine in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and TeleDialysis (TD). TD allows the provision of personalized care through technology (dialysis services at home, in hospitals, in satellite centers). ASL Lecce represents the Regional Health System of the Puglia Region managing the health needs of the population of the province of Lecce. Currently, 800 patients are treated in dialysis facilities within the hospital, in satellite centres or at home (home haemodialysis, HHD). A hub&spoke model of dialysis care provided through a distributed network has been created. In this complex scenario, KM is particularly relevant since it allows the creation, modelling, sharing and systematic translation of health knowledge. We did not find any research on the application of Knowledge Management systems in TD. The aim of our study is to fill the gap regarding the application of a KM system to TD in the context of ASL Lecce. Method In September 2023, a TD platform applied to 24 patients already receiving Home Hemodialysis (HHD) was implemented in the Department of Nephrology at the V. Fazzi Hospital, ASL Lecce, to combine the patients’ home, satellite units and the central institution into a single common workplace. The integrated TD platform is intended as a set of infrastructural components, software and hardware functional to the continuous monitoring of dialysis treatments (Fig. 1). Results A KM system was created acquiring information from the dialytic network (schedules, clinical data, diagnoses, medical indications, observations of health personnel, accuracy of the performance, degree of satisfaction of the patient and health professionals). All the collected material was organized in a systemic way so that it could be used for the decision-making processes of the specialists and medical staff of the Nephrology Department, also valid for junior doctors and trainees. Fig. 2 shows how the KM system, applied in the near future also to the TD process, may facilitate the processes of capturing, storing and transforming knowledge into wisdom (Fig. 2). Objectives of the research: The implementation of the KM system in the TD service is focused on sharing knowledge as data-driven and people-centric: 1. Data-Driven: In the next months, the existing datasheets and clinical records will be integrated with a huge amount of data on the patient side, collected remotely via the TD platform. The ability of KM to influence performance is studied in Fig. 3. 2. People-Centered: Collaboration and communication are essential for discovering, exploring, and disseminating knowledge. Especially as part of TD, the hub&spoke organization helps to build a team that share common concerns, increase knowledge, and improve quality of care. Conclusion As for dialytic services, the TD platform integrates into the organizational model of hub&spoke. The KM system has a pivotal role in effectively update the process of care, both in the care practices and for the support of the decision-making processes. Going forward with the TD program, we aim to show that KM improves healthcare services and case management in terms of performance and value creation.

Embedding technology at the grassroots: Strategies for localising technology transfer under the UNFCCC technology mechanism

AbstractTechnology transfer to the Global South involves not only technical solutions, but also ‘localising’ or adapting those solutions to place through multiparty learning and problem solving. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Technology Mechanism have largely overlooked the importance of localisation and have created a governance environment that neither reflects the ‘messiness’ of this process, nor the need for flexibility and long‐term collaboration for effective search and discovery, implementation and knowledge creation. This article focuses on the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the Technology Mechanism's implementation arm, and the challenges it faces in orchestrating the transfer of technology to the Global South. Drawing on recent empirical research and theories of innovation and experimentalism, the article examines how the CTCN and its associated institutions could be governed in ways that better enable localisation. It argues that successful transfer is more likely to be facilitated through systemic linkages between the CTCN and associated technology processes such as Technology Needs Assessments, and by creating more active processes of technological search, learning, peer review and knowledge exchange.

Driving new product development performance: Intellectual capital antecedents and the moderating role of innovation culture

As the expenses associated with new product development (NPD) continue to rise, intellectual capital (IC) plays a critical yet understudied role in influencing NPD performance (NPDP). To address this, we present a comprehensive theoretical framework to empirically analyze how IC provides pharmaceutical companies with essential capabilities to enhance NPDP through the perspective of organizational learning (OL). This study employs a multi-source, time-lagged, and survey-based approach to gather relevant data from pharmaceutical companies. The findings reveal positive relationships between IC components—human, structural, and relational capital— and OL. Moreover, OL emerges as a pivotal predictor of the link between IC components and NPDP. Notably, we uncover that the association between OL and NPDP is moderated by the presence of an innovation culture within organizations. This research significantly contributes to the existing literature by providing new empirical insights into the strategic role of IC in promoting the creation and dissemination of new knowledge within organizations. These insights have substantial implications for practitioners and academics by bolstering firms' capacity for NPDP in knowledge-based sectors.

Категориальное моделирование подъязыка гомеопатии

The article considers the categorical modeling of the sublanguage of homeopathy. The sublanguage of a professional area of knowledge and/or activity is a means of verbalizing its notions, concepts and categories, and serves as a form of creation, interpretation, storage and communication of special knowledge. On the material of 1258 terms and general literary words from homeopathic dictionaries, monographs and tutorials on homeopathy, 8 universal ontological and epistemological categories are distinguished (categories of agent, state, processes, occupations, properties, values, sciences and branches, tools) and one category, characteristic for this sublanguage, – “Medication”. These particular categories are conceptually significant for this sublanguage, they form the “framework” of homeopathic knowledge. Universal categories are inherent in any scientific field, while the specific category “Medication” is a unique mental construct due to the distinctive characteristics of the concepts constituting this category and the prevailing means of their verbalization. From the point of view of verbalization of homeopathic concepts that form the identified categories, the sector-specific (general medical, anatomical, clinical) terminology has the largest share, which results from the youth of homeopathy as a professional knowledge and its status as a branch of medical science. General literary vocabulary is also present in homeopathic texts and represents a part of everyday knowledge that is inevitable for any scientific and professional field, due to the necessity to communicate not only within the framework of the “specialist – specialist” scheme, but also within the “specialist – non-specialist” scheme (for example, “doctor – patient”). The smallest share is the layer of highly specialized, homeopathic terminology per se, verbalizing unique concepts created by homeopathy. The results of the study make it possible to enrich the knowledge of the relationship between universal and specific categories in professional sublanguages and the relationship between the means of verbalization of the corresponding concepts.

The Landscape of Research Method Rigor in the Field of Human Resource Development: An Analysis of Empirical Research from 2016 to 2023

Using various types of research methods yields breadth and depth in knowledge creation. Replying to calls for more research employing diverse research methods, this study examines research method trends, rigor, and emerging research methods within the field of human resource development (HRD). We created a research method coding scheme to capture the rigor of empirical research among empirical articles published in three specifically selected HRD journals from 2016–2023. Out of 488 selected studies, quantitative ( n = 269) and qualitative ( n = 185) methodologies were dominantly used in empirical studies with only 7.0% being mixed methods research ( n = 34). The study findings provide implications and reflections on (1) the current status of published scholarly research; and (2) the research practices in the field. To move the field of HRD forward as a mature, effective, and evolving discipline, it is imperative to incorporate multiple approaches, including interdisciplinary investigation of emerging research methods, and development of clear guidelines for the rigor of research methods.

EdTechnica: a vision of an educational publishing community of practice that is accessible, flexible, and just

Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practices (OEP) have the potential to transform and positively impact individuals, institutions, and society. As educators, we have a unique responsibility to explore opportunities and possibilities afforded by openness enabled by current technologies to reimagine and reshape current educational reality and provide a more hopeful and equitable future for all. EdTechnica is an openly licensed living encyclopedia that provides background information on central topics and theories in the field of educational technology. As an OER, EdTechnica extends the 5Rs of openness—retain, reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute by also attending to the 3Rs of social justice—recognition, representation, and redistribution—bringing about a responsive product that reimagines what encyclopedias should be. Additionally, the governing board enacts principles of openness in its practice, striving for OEP in all its activities. This article explores how EdTechnica promotes knowledge creation and academic discourse by attending to key principles of openness in terms of ensuring accessibility, flexibility, justice, and sustainable generosity. Specific examples of OER/P in the EdTechnica context offer an insight into our practices and ambitions to improve the current educational landscape, illustrating what is possible at the intersection of justice, hope, and educational technology when we strive for openness and are guided by the values of sustainable generosity and sustainable improvement.

Development Of Nonaka's Thought: A Critical Review

By focusing upon Nonaka's thought in his theory of knowledge creation, this paper presents relevant literature with critical evaluation and describes the dual nature of human knowledge (implicit and explicit). By the definition of Polanyi, explicit knowledge becomes the focus of attention, covering human skills and experiences. We infer that human values and human knowledge are inseparable companions. This leads us to re-examine the conversion of knowledge. Thus, epistemology and knowledge conversion came into the purview of organizational knowledge creation theory, where Nonaka made an unprecedented contribution. Different research papers of Nonaka, along with the book 'The Knowledge-Creating Company' have been used as a main source for this study along with the rich insights of other KM scholarship. This study will help in understanding the evolution of Nonaka's thought as well as the evolving path taken by the organizational knowledge creation theory, especially with reference to Nonaka's contribution.

Heutagogy as an alternative in teacher education: conceptions of lecturers and pre-service teachers of school of education and life-long learning, SDD-UBIDS

IntroductionThe needs of today’s higher education have changed and higher education does not need a one-way communication from teacher to student but rather learn to appreciate the new role of the teacher as a facilitator with mutual responsibilities toward the creation of knowledge. Heutagogy, which emphasizes learner autonomy and the creation of self-determined learners, has garnered attention as a potential solution to address the evolving needs of teacher preparation. However, empirical research on the beliefs and attitudes of Heutagogy within the teacher education context remains limited. This study aimed to fill this gap by exploring the beliefs and attitudes of lecturers and pre-service teachers of the School of Education and Life-Long Learning (SoELL) at SDD-UBIDS.MethodsConvergent mixed method design with both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, the study collected both quantitative and qualitative data on 513 Pre-service teachers and 30 Lecturers from SoELL, SDD-UBIDS using a four-point Likert scale questionnaire and interview.ResultsThe findings revealed diverse perspectives among Lecturers and Pre-service Teachers regarding Heutagogy, with varying levels of understanding, acceptance, and readiness for implementation. Lecturers expressed enthusiasm for Heutagogy’s potential to foster learner autonomy and critical thinking skills, while pre-service teachers demonstrated varying levels of readiness and comfort with self-directed learning approaches.DiscussionLecturers and Pre-service teachers expressed willingness to embrace a self-determined approach in which the learner reflects on what is learned and how it is learned and where the Lecturers teach the learners how to learn by themselves. The cognitive conflict and the inadequacy of pre-service teachers’ preparedness will necessitate a shift in their attitudes toward developing autonomy skills to effectively navigate the challenges of the 21st-century knowledge economy.

50 Years of Context Effects: Merging the Behavioral and Quantitative Perspectives

Abstract Over the past 50 years, consumer researchers have presented extensive evidence that consumer preference can be swayed by the decision context, particularly the configuration of the choice set. Importantly, behavioral research on context effects has inspired prominent quantitative research on multialternative decision-making published in leading psychology, management, economics, and general interest journals. While both streams of research seem to agree that context effects are an important research area, there has been relatively limited interaction, communication, and collaboration between the two research camps. In this article, we seek to initiate an active dialogue between the two sides. We begin by providing a critical overview of the two literatures on context effects, discussing both their strengths and weaknesses, as well as disparities and complementarities. Here, we place particular emphasis on deepening consumer researchers’ understanding of context effects by drawing on prominent quantitative research published in non-marketing journals over the last decades. Importantly, we provide a roadmap for the future that can inspire further research and potential collaborations between the two camps, overcoming silos in knowledge creation.

A survey of analyzing organizational performance and survival employing the management of knowledge

As the knowledge-based economy has grown, effective Knowledge Management (KM) is becoming more and more crucial. Effective knowledge management is cited as a crucial element for any company seeking to maintain a sustained edge over competitors. To emphasize the importance of KM in organizations, the literature in the area is surveyed in this work. The study can demonstrate the significance of knowledge management factors in determining how well an organization performs as well as a vital instrument for its competitiveness, profitability and survival. For organizations to fully benefit from the value of knowledge, effective creation, management, sharing and utilization of knowledge are therefore essential. The study makes the argument that three essential elements people, procedures and technology must be considered if organizations are to manage knowledge effectively. Essentially, the goal of connecting people, processes and technology should be to leverage knowledge in favor to ensure the achievement of the organization.

리빙랩에서의 집단학습과 매개 활동에 대한 사례연구

Objectives A group of various stakeholders itself cannot automatically guarantee learning for co-creation. For the creation of collective knowledge, intermediary activities that can interconnect and integrate several subjects with different interests, backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge are essential. Living Lab is a place of collective learning based on the horizontal cooperative relationship between private, public, industry, and academia, and is a representative form of co-creation. However, in the case of Living Lab in Korea, research from the perspective of collective learning through co-creation has hardly been conducted. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the collective learning of Living Lab and derive implications, focusing on intermediary activities. Methods A qualitative case study was conducted on the ‘Smart Farm Planning Living Lab for Revitalizing the Old Urban Community’ held in Innovation District, Incheon. In order to structure interactions for collective learning, ac-tivities and tasks for each stage of the Living Lab were organized around the process and results of collective learn-ing, and then classified and analyzed as detailed intermediary activities of facilitating, configuring, brokering ac-cording to the definition of Hakkarainen & Hyysalo(2016). Results In all three stages of Living Lab, the proportion of facilitating was the highest, and brokering were common. This can be interpreted as a result showing that intermediary activities that facilitate actors' activities and broker connections between actors are essential in the process of co-creation to solve social problems. Next, through the three stages of Living Lab, all detailed intermediary activities of the facilitating, configuring, brokering appeared, and it was confirmed that the proportion of detailed intermediary activities was different for each stage of progress. This shows that it is necessary to pay attention to the importance and multifacetedness of interme-diary activities that are overlooked in co-creation through Living Lab. Conclusions This study supports the results of previous studies that the intermediary activities that contribute to collecitve learning and co-creation of Living Lab need to be extended and understood into three types: configuring and brokering as well as facilitating. In addition, the diversity of intermediary activities has important implications for the practical guidelines for Living Lab operation, which are characterized by a spiral development structure that changes according to the results of interaction and learning. Finally, the recognition of the intermediary's unique interactional expertise and the need for research on practical curriculum development and field operation guide-lines based on it were proposed.

Bridging the gap: bioinspired robotics as catalyst for interdisciplinary education

IntroductionIn contemporary educational philosophy, constructivist and constructionist theories emphasize active knowledge construction among learners. These paradigms advocate for learners as active participants, engaging in knowledge creation through interaction and experience. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) exemplifies these principles by placing students at the center of hands-on challenges that foster critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. This study explores the integration of these educational theories through an innovative pedagogical framework, focusing on the development of bioinspired robotics.MethodsIn a six-stage educational process at Tecnológico de Monterrey, 24 undergraduates were immersed in bioinspired robotics through workshops on animal biomechanics, soft robotics, and neuroscience. Organized into four teams, students designed robots for wildlife observation and search and rescue. The curriculum integrated theoretical lectures, hands-on training, and practical applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world problem-solving. This approach blended traditional education with innovative, project-based learning tailored to local and ecological challenges.ResultsThe culmination of this initiative was marked by the creation of functional robotic prototypes, underscoring the effectiveness of the interdisciplinary approach. Post-project evaluations revealed marked enhancements in students' proficiency in both sciences and engineering. Furthermore, there was a pronounced strengthening of students' conviction regarding the importance of integrating bioinspired principles into engineering education.DiscussionThe study advocates merging traditional knowledge with modern technological innovation and bioinspiration to enhance learning outcomes. This integrated approach boosts analytical reasoning and scientific skills while also fostering empathy and emotional literacy, preparing students as holistic thinkers and versatile innovators. Combining biology, robotics, and education offers significant benefits, providing insights for educators and policymakers to equip students for future challenges. There is a strong consensus on the value of incorporating biological principles into engineering education, signaling a shift toward innovative, interdisciplinary curricula that enhance technical and broader cognitive skills.