Source Of Innovation Research Articles

Revenue Diversification on Financial Sustainability of Public Universities in Kenya

Public universities play a critical role through academic empowerment of the citizens and actively participating in knowledge dissemination and research in society. However, despite being the centers of knowledge creation and development, one of the significant challenges facing public universities in Kenya is financial sustainability. This is evidenced by growing debt from financial institutions, unremitted statutory deductions, and shrinking government grants. Whereas proponents of sound financial management practices including revenue diversification hold the practices as possible solutions for financial sustainability of every organization, few studies have been done to ascertain this position in Kenyan public universities. Therefore, this paper sought to assess the effect of revenue diversification on financial sustainability of Kenyan public universities. The study used modern portfolio theory and financial sustainability model to discuss the variables. A descriptive research design was adopted while targeting 41 public universities for the study. Random sampling approach was applied to select 22 out of the 41 public universities. Using a secondary data collection template, secondary panel data was collected from the office of auditor general for the financial years 2018/2019 to 2022 / 2021.The study found revenue diversification had a negative significant impact on financial sustainability using gearing ratio and a positive significant effect on financial sustainability using sustainability ratio in Kenyan public universities. The study recommends that public universities should explore innovative alternative sources of revenue and close revenue-generating units whose marginal costs are higher than marginal revenues.

Essential Oils from Native Brazilian Plants of the Genus Eugenia as an Innovative and Sustainable Source of Active Ingredients for Food Systems and Human Health and Well-Being

Brazil is home to some of the world’s greatest biodiversity, providing an immeasurable number of new opportunities and unexplored sources of native plants for the development of products, extracts, foods, and compounds of social and economic interest. Among these, plants of the genus Eugenia stand out because of the large number of species found in Brazilian territory, many of which are endemic and exclusive to Brazil. These plants have emerged as potential sources for obtaining essential oils with relevant biological activities. In this context, the present review provides an overview of essential oils derived from the main native plants of Brazilian socio-biodiversity from the genus Eugenia with food value (Eugenia stipitata, Eugenia dysenterica, Eugenia involucrata, Eugenia brasiliensis, Eugenia klotzschiana, Eugenia uniflora, and Eugenia pyriformis) and their phytochemical profile and health beneficial effects. The compiled data showed that the essential oils of these plants are composed mainly of sesquiterpenes and, in smaller quantities, monoterpenes and other compounds. These compounds contribute to different biological activities, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and antiparasitic effects. These findings demonstrate that the essential oils of Brazilian native plants of the genus Eugenia can be a promising raw material for active ingredients to develop innovative and sustainable food products, drugs, and cosmetics.

Identifying innovations produced by primary health care centers and evaluating their scalability: the SPRINT Occitanie cross-sectional study in France

BackgroundPractice-based research is one of the levers identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen primary health care. The scaling of health and social care innovations has the potential to reduce inequities in health and to expand the benefits of effective innovations. It is now rapidly gaining the attention of decision-makers in health and social care, particularly in high-income countries.To meet the challenge of declining numbers of primary care physicians in France, Multi-professional Healthcare Centers (MHC) were created to bring together medical and paramedical professionals. They are a source of innovation in meeting the health challenges facing our populations.Specific methodology exists to identify health innovations and assess their scalability. A working group, including end-users and specialists, has adapted this methodology to the French context and the University department of general practice of Montpellier-Nîmes (France) launched a pilot study in Occitanie, a French region.ObjectiveTo identify and evaluate the scalability of innovations produced in pluri-professional healthcare centers in the Occitanie region.MethodsA pilot, observational, cross-sectional study was carried out. The SPRINT Occitanie study was based on a questionnaire with two sections: MHC information and the modified Innovation Scalability Self-Administered Questionnaire (ISSaQ), version 2020. The study population was all 279 MHC in the Occitanie region.Results19.3% (54) of MHC in the Occitanie region, responded fully or incompletely to the questionnaire. Four out of 5 U-MHCs were represented. Five MHC presented multiple innovations. The average per MHC was 1.94 (± 2.4) innovations. 26% of them (n = 9) had high scalability, 34% (n = 12) medium scalability and 40% (n = 14) low scalability. The main innovation represented (86%) were healthcare program, service, and tool.ConclusionsIn our cross-sectional study, a quarter of the innovations were highly scalable. We were able to demonstrate the importance of MHC teams in working on primary care research through the prism of innovations. Primary-care innovations must be detected, evaluated, and extracted to improve their impact on their healthcare system.

University-industry open innovation: main enablers and practices based on a scoping review

Purpose Given their capacity to generate knowledge, universities can be the primary external source of knowledge and innovation for companies. Despite studies on the potential drivers of open innovation, the actors involved in these projects beyond academics and the most effective practices that universities follow for successful university–industry collaborations remain unclear. This study aims to identify the enablers and best practices universities follow to contribute to successful university–industry open innovation results, providing a conceptual framework for the management of such initiatives. Design/methodology/approach Articles from peer-reviewed academic journals identified in the Scopus and Web of Science databases were researched in this scoping review. The review used descriptive and thematic analyses and focused on 93 articles published between 2013 and 2023 that analysed universities’ enablers and practices for knowledge transfer to the industry. Findings Organisational factors, stakeholder attitudes, infrastructure, and external factors facilitate knowledge transfer from universities to companies. The most effective practices for promoting innovation are related to project management, policies and incentives and are relational and educational. Performance results can be evaluated through quantitative and qualitative indicators, measured at the different phases of the innovation process, considering the impacts achieved. Originality/value Previous reviews have focused on barriers, researchers’ motivations or specific enablers. The enablers and practices identified were analysed with a systemic vision, considering the university as a unit of analysis. This study suggests a comprehensive conceptual framework for the successful management of university–industry open innovation.

Unveiling the impact of second homes on rural development: a scoping review

ABSTRACT To combat rural socio-economic decline, second-home development is seen as a strategy for fostering rural development and mitigating decline across several regions in the Nordic. This scoping review aims to identify key themes in the literature to explore the broader impact of second homes on rural development. A systematic search strategy identified 46 English-language peer-reviewed articles and chapters. The analysis identified four overarching themes: ‘Restructuring rural areas,” “Population distribution,” “Perceptions of rural development,” and “Second-home owners as stakeholders.” Additionally, variables affecting impact were identified, confirming the imperative for context-sensitive studies. The identified gap in understanding how second-home development affects local businesses and their innovative capabilities represents a paradox, given their crucial role in rural development. Addressing this gap requires integrating business-oriented perspectives, exploring themes such as knowledge transfer, linkages, sources for innovation, diversification, and barriers to business development. Recognizing the central role of the municipal level in rural development, this review calls for further research to elaborate on their multifaceted role. However, reliance solely on English-language peer-reviewed sources may overlook significant insights from non-English peer-reviewed literature and other types of literature, potentially limiting the scope of conclusions drawn.

SME owners’ roles for mutual reinforcement of innovation and entrepreneurship in dealing with digital technologies: case studies of selected Indonesian SMEs

ABSTRACT This article explores the relationships among innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital technology, specifically how the management of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) utilise innovation and entrepreneurship to deal with digital technologies and/or how the management leverages digital technologies for innovation and entrepreneurship. A qualitative research approach using a case study was employed to examine the phenomena, focusing on deep observations. The research found that SME owners play crucial roles in three areas: (i) demonstrating entrepreneurial ability through knowledge, experience, talent, and innovation; (ii) performing strategic functions by leveraging external sources of innovation, with the help of digital technology; and iii. acting as digitally minded entrepreneurs to enhance manufacturing processes and establish new marketing channels. The mutual reinforcement of innovation and entrepreneurship in dealing with digital technology, is influenced by both user and demand-driven innovation, knowledge and technology-driven innovation, experiential knowledge-driven innovation, articulation of innovation outcomes, digital network-based marketing, and technical guidance on digital transactions in e-commerce and e-business. This research confirmed that there is a mutual reinforcement between the innovation and entrepreneurship of SMEs in adopting digital technology. New insight for digitally minded entrepreneurs is the use of digital technology to boost business efficiency toward global enterprises’ competitiveness and sustainability.

Insect Larvae as an Alternate Protein Source in Poultry Feed Improve the Performance and Meat Quality of Broilers.

The primary challenge facing the global animal industry is the scarcity of protein feed resources. Various insects are gaining prominence as innovative feed sources due to their economic, environmentally friendly, and nutritious attributes. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of a partial replacement of soybean meal with fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) on the growth performances, blood parameters, gut histology, and meat quality of broilers. A total of 350 1-day-old (40 ± 0.15 g) male chicks (Ross 308) were randomly assigned to seven experimental meals. Each treatment was repeated five times with 50 birds per dietary treatment. The seven dietary treatments included 4, 8, and 12% replacements of SBM with larvae of S. frugiperda and H. illucens. SBM was the basal diet considered the control. The data showed that broilers fed 12% S. frugiperda or H. illucens exhibited a significantly higher (p < 0.05) live weight, average daily weight gain, and improved the feed conversion ratio. Meals with 12% S. frugiperda or H. illucens significantly enhanced (p < 0.05) haematological and gut histological parameters, including villus height, crypt depth, villus width, and villus height/crypt depth ratios. The meat of broilers fed the 12% S. frugiperda diet showed significantly higher (p < 0.05) lightness and yellowness. Replacing soybean meal up to 12% with either S. frugiperda or H. illucens larvae improves the growth performance, blood haematology, gut morphometry, and meat quality traits of broilers.

Oral health promotion and dental care of children with microcephaly in the context of public health

The university's fundamental mission is to be a source of scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and academic public health practices, all the while being mindful of social responsibility. But when faced with children in vulnerable clinical conditions, what would this public and professional knowledge and practice be? Currently, there is a lack of oral health education programs aimed at children with microcephaly, including a protocol for preventive dental care. This study aims to describe the field experiences of the academic team of the Dental School of the State University of Southwest Bahia in oral public health practices in children with microcephaly based on the principles of universality, equity, and integrality. Extracurricular activities provide a dialogue between the university and society, where both environments teach and learn from each other, making the university not the only place where knowledge is shared. Consequently, professors and students must understand that in order to achieve a high quality education, the implementation of extracurriculars in their academic curriculum is extremely necessary.

The Role of Innovation and Creativity in Business Management to Enhance SME Economy in the Creative Industry

SMEs are the backbone of Indonesia's economy, contributing significantly to employment and the Gross Domestic Product. The creative industry holds immense potential in driving economic growth, especially in the digital era. This research aims to analyze the role of innovation and creativity in business management to enhance SME economy in the creative industry. The research method employed is a literature review using a qualitative approach. Data were gathered from articles published on Google Scholar between 2013 and 2024. The study findings indicate that the creative industry has become one of Indonesia's most dynamic and rapidly growing economic sectors, with Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) playing a vital role as engines of local economic growth, innovation sources, and creativity. Innovation and creativity are key to maintaining competitiveness, developing new products and services, and reaching broader markets. Through innovation, SMEs can develop unique and compelling products, enhance operational efficiency through technology adoption, and optimize marketing strategies and branding. Creativity in product design and customer experience is crucial for attracting consumer interest and distinguishing oneself from competitors

Factors influencing small handicraft enterprises to adopt technological innovation: insights from Pakistani handicraft enterprises

ABSTRACT Technological innovation is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of small enterprises. However, the factors influencing its adoption in handicraft enterprises remain unknown. Therefore, this study explores the factors influencing small handicraft enterprises to adopt technological innovation and their impact on overall firm performance using data from 344 Pakistani small handicraft enterprises. Structural equation modelling was used for the data analysis. The results reveal that various factors such as artistic vision, resource constraints, and competition, among others, significantly and positively influence handicraft producers’ adoption of technological innovation. Furthermore, five distinct sources of innovation were identified as having a substantial influence on technological innovation. The findings also demonstrate that technological innovation significantly and positively affects the economic and cultural performance of enterprises. This study deepens our understanding of the different influencing factors and sources driving technological innovation in handicraft enterprises, suggesting that beyond customers’ needs or demands, many factors play crucial roles in influencing artisans to embrace technological innovation. In contrast to previous studies that reported customers, suppliers, or competitors as innovation sources, this study contributes to the literature by examining other sources, such as self-creativity and other artisans within the firm. Our findings have implications for theory and policy.

National Character and State Defense Based on Local Tapis Lampung Culture as an Effort to Strengthen National Identity

Indonesia, with a diverse population of many ethnic groups and rich cultural heritage, is a global, non-competitive multicultural country. Like the variety of flowers in this country's gardens, Indonesia's mosaic of cultures and beliefs is also diverse. Indonesia's rich cultural diversity attracts tourists and is a source of innovation for creative industries. In an effort to fortify Indonesian nationalism, this research aims to display handmade art works by Tapis Lampung. The research methodology used is qualitative using descriptive literature study methodology. Based on research findings, Tapis Lampung is a type of traditional textile that is embroidered with decorative sugi designs using cotton thread and silver or gold thread. The Lampung indigenous people store their life values and character in this Tapis cloth, which is also used in various traditional, religious and wedding events. One of the characteristics of Indonesian society is the Tapis Lampung cloth which is widely sold both domestically and internationally. Tapis Lampung is a cultural achievement of the Lampung people, according to examination from various sources.

Balancing Economic Utility and Cultural Significance: Fostering Independent Creativity and Confidence in Vocational Education for Sustainable Workforce Development

Humans are viewed as economic rather than cultural in vocational education. Cultural norms demand that all humans work, and I know people by their employment. A person's ability to labor is greater, and human values extend beyond work. Workers' significance will increase if they can produce work. To avoid failure, education economists create an analysis of labor demand based on genuine labor market needs (demand) and the prospects for graduates from the world of education (supply). Education's outcomes must make it easier to achieve linear work that has developed in the larger community. To retain public trust in the outcomes of vocational school education, it is necessary to anticipate the absence of correlation. In a vocational school, learning is guiding pupils to do something to gain experience, which results in change due to individual creativity and innovation. Independent learning based on developed intellect is consistent with the globalization journey that cannot be ignored, as it is one source of innovation that is consistent with global technology improvements. In a pragmatic sense, developing autonomous creativity is the best way to minimize dependency and rising decline rates. Human dynamics in preparing long-term goals include an awareness of developing oneself by increasing self-confidence.

Seaweed as a Safe Nutraceutical Food: How to Increase Human Welfare?

Seaweeds have been utilized for millennia in Asian countries, although they have only more recently become popular in Western society. They began to be used in ancient times because of their long-term properties and, nowadays, seaweeds are being targeted as a potential tool to combat climate change. There are not many laws governing seaweeds because they have just lately been utilized as food. However, guidelines are being developed to regulate their manufacture and use. Because of seaweed’s tendency to accumulate components, whether helpful or poisonous, limited doses of certain substances have been established to prevent consumer overdosage. Aside from chemical safety, microbiological safety is important for people, and preventing any pathogen from spreading and infecting seaweeds is critical. As a result, systems and ways to safeguard consumers must be developed. Because various seaweed species have varied compositions, certain seaweeds may be safer nutraceuticals than others. To ensure the safety of seaweed-based food items, the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) system needs to be used. The majority of seaweeds consumed come from aquaculture; however, others come from wild harvesting. To ensure the success of the cultures, the waters must be tested for chemicals and biological risks, as well as for the pH, salinity, and temperature. Seaweeds have enormous promise in many industries, but in the food industry, they are beginning to play a major role, and seizing the chances to produce innovative, safe, and sustainable food sources is strongly advised. This critical review investigates the real potential of seaweed as a human food source and as a nutraceutical solution. This review also focuses on the usage of seaweed as a food product and the procedures required to prepare it. In addition, it compiles information on the applicable legislation and regulations, and it addresses the lengthy road that has to be traveled to increase human well-being by employing a new food source in a controlled manner while simultaneously reducing the human population’s health problems.

INVESTMENT CLIMATE IN UKRAINE: SITUATION, PROBLEMSAND POSSIBLE WAYS OF IMPROVEMENT

The article presents the results of a study of the state, problems and possible ways to improve the investment climate in Ukraine in the new extreme conditions of doing business. Improving and stabilizing the investment climate in Ukraine during martial law is necessary to ensure economic development, attract international resources, rebuild infrastructure, strengthen the international image and protect national business. The purpose of the article is to study the state and problems of the formation of the country's investment climate in conditions of full-scale military operations, analysis of the main factors affecting the level of investment attractiveness of enterprises in conditions of uncertainty, study of the main ways and directions of improvement of the investment climate in Ukraine.As a result of the research, it was established that the investment climate should be defined as a set of political, economic, legal, social-cultural, scientific-technological, demographic, infrastructural and natural-geographical factors that form the degree of investment attractiveness and determine the level of investment risk. A model of the formation of the investment climate in Ukraine was built, taking into account the main factors of the internal and external environment of enterprises and organizations under martial law. The main threats and changes in the macro-environment of the country under the influence of the war are structured. It was found that there was not a single field of activity of economic entities that was not affected by the war. One of the main ways to improve the investment climate in Ukraine today is the insurance of military and political risks, which is an extremely important aspect for protecting capital investments and ensuring business development. It is the stabilization of the investment climate that will prevent the outflow of capital abroad and preserve resources for further development. In addition to large-scale infrastructure reconstruction projects, investments can be aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses, which are an important source of innovation and jobs.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROFILE AND ATTITUDE OF FARMERS TOWARDS PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna, a "One Nation-One scheme," launched in 2016. PMFBY provides widespread insurance coverage against crop failure and helps stabilize insured farmers' income. The present study was conducted in Washim, Malegaon, and Risod taluka of Washim districts from the Vidharbha region of Maharashtra state "to know the relationship between the profile of respondents and their attitude towards PMFBY." Twelve villages selected ten non-loanee farmers from each village purposefully to comprise a sample of 120 non-loanee respondents for the study. The critical studies found that most respondents had, i.e., 65.83% of the respondents, had a moderate attitude towards the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. It also found that out of seven independent variables viz. education, sources of information, innovativeness, and risk orientation were found significant, while age, land holding, and annual income were found non-significant with the attitude of farmers toward PMFBY.

Human resource development: enhancing entrepreneurial potential in MSMEs

This study aims to explore the role of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in human resource development by enhancing entrepreneurial potential. Qualitative data were obtained using a descriptive exploratory approach from in-depth interviews with 41 MSME actors assisted by the Jambi City Manpower, Cooperatives, and Small and Medium Enterprises Office during managerial and technical guidance in 2023. The data were analyzed thematically and narratively to capture respondents' views and reasons. The study identifies various aspects of MSMEs, including business types, ideals, vision, mission, goals, sources of ideas, creativity and innovation, threats, strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. It also examines the impact of education and training on human resource development and entrepreneurial potential. The findings indicate that MSMEs leverage diverse sources of ideas and exhibit significant creativity and innovation to adapt to business trends. However, further studies are needed to measure the long-term impact of human resource development. Additionally, the study calls for examining external factors such as government policies, market conditions, and technological advancements that influence human resource development and entrepreneurial potential in MSMEs.

Asymmetric Effects of Economic Growth, Fossil Fuel Consumption, and Financial Development on Carbon Emissions in Ghana

This research analyzes the impact of economic expansion, non-renewable energy consumption (NonREC), financial sector improvement, and carbon releases in Ghana. The study used yearly data from 1971 to 2014 and applied the Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) method to examine the data. The NARDLapproach facilitated the differentiation of variables into favorable and unfavorable adjustments by examining the short- and long-run effects. The results indicated that all the independent variables exhibited short-term asymmetries, while economic growth presented long-term asymmetry. Negative adjustments in economic expansion led to a decline in carbon releases in the long run but an increase in the short run. favorable and unfavorable adjustments in NonREC positively and negatively impact carbon releases in both the short and long term. Additionally, negative adjustments in financial development positively affected carbon releases in the long run. The cumulative dynamic multipliers graphs and impulse response function graphs illustrate the same impact pattern of the independent variables on carbon releases, confirming the findings' robustness. The study suggests implementing environmental policies in Ghana that promote renewable sources of energy and energy-conserving innovations to reduce environmental degradation. The findings recommend that the decision-maker prioritize effective environmental strategies like a green economy, renewable energy use, and energy-saving technologies. By adopting clean energy and implementing advanced technologies, sustainable economic growth can be achieved while preserving the environment and the ecosystem.

The Relationship Between Gender Inequality and Female-Victim Intimate Partner Homicide in China: Amelioration, Backlash or Both?

A debate existing in feminist and criminological literature is the plausible macro-level relationship between gender inequality and female-victim intimate partner homicide (FV-IPH). The amelioration hypothesis assumes the reduction of gender-based violence in more gender-egalitarian societies, while the backlash hypothesis anticipates that reducing gender inequality may actually increase males’ violence perpetration against women to maintain their dominance. A third theoretical account hypothesizes a curvilinear relationship that integrates the traditional theses and provides a possible explanation for some inconsistent findings. This study revisited and tested these three macro-level theoretical propositions using detailed incident information on 11,310 Chinese judgment documents of intentional homicides (2017-2019) and multidimensional gender inequality indices across provinces. By disentangling the incident-level effects from the aggregate-level forces, our models enable a more explicit estimation of the relationship between provincial gender inequality and FV-IPH. The results indicated that: 1) backlash processes are more likely to occur with increases in women’s empowerment; 2) the relationship between the degree of egalitarian gender ideology and men’s likelihood of committing FV-IPH conforms to an inverted U. Using an innovative Chinese big-data source and text-mining approach, this study represents a pioneering endeavor, as it furnishes robust empirical evidence to corroborate the curvilinear relationship between cultural gender inequality and FV-IPH in a non-Western context. The implications of our findings underscore the need for tailored policy interventions that take into account the nuanced dimensions of gender inequality, particularly those that are culture-related.

Investigating the potential of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) juice in the development of organic apple-based snacks

This study investigates the potential of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) juice for the development of prebiotic-rich organic apple-based snacks. Yacon syrup, primarily composed of fructan, inulin, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), and free sugars, represents a promising nutraceutical product. Its great potential in food processing, particularly as an innovative source of prebiotics, has been demonstrated both in vitro and in vivo since it is fermented specifically by lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. Our objective was to explore the feasibility of employing vacuum impregnation process to incorporate yacon juice into organic apples, followed by hot air drying for the formulation of dried organic apple-based snacks with health-enhancing attributes. We assessed the prebiotic and physicochemical characteristics of the impregnated snacks, also considering 50 days of storage at room temperature. Vacuum impregnation and air drying produced dried apple slices impregnated with yacon juice with good quality and stability. Higher levels of fructan (16-fold difference compared to non-impregnated apples) in the apple slices increased their prebiotic potential, promoting the growth and viability of cells within simulated intestinal fluid, including strains of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB -12, Bifidobacterium breve DSM 20091, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis DSM 20088, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus C112, even after prolonged storage. Remarkably, the physicochemical parameters of the impregnated and dried apple slices remained nearly constant and akin to the control samples. Therefore, the combination of vacuum impregnation and air drying has the potential to be used to produce enriched prebiotic organic apple snacks, providing consumers with additional health benefits, including enhanced gut health, with its associated implications, and increased satiety. This innovation could contribute to the development of health-promoting food products with improved nutritional profiles.

Digital transformation and green innovation: firm-level evidence from China

The technological source of green innovation has been a persistent theme in environmental economics. In more recent years, digital technology has triggered a new round of social changes and is viewed as the emerging growth engine, leading to significant improvements in productivity and innovation. However, whether digital technology can promote green innovation remains an unknown issue. This study elucidates the causal relationship between digital transformation and green enterprise innovation for Chinese companies during 2009–2019. The findings indicate that digital transformation positively affects the quantity and quality of green innovation performance. Each standard deviation increase in the degree of digital transformation increases the quantity and quality of green enterprise innovation by 2.924% and 2.124%, respectively. Additionally, digital transformation drives green innovation by alleviating financing constraints and information asymmetries and improving human capital. This effect is more pronounced among enterprises in regions with high levels of environmental investment, clean industries, and stringent environmental regulations. By highlighting the linkage between firm-level digital transformation and green innovation, this study contributes to our understanding of the positive environmental externality associated with the diffusion of digital technology and offers valuable insights for the sustainable development of emerging economies.