Knowledge Technology Transfer Research Articles

Learning from Competitors: Evidence from the Movie Industry

As an entertainment medium, movies are closely related to everyone's daily life. Using film industry data can help understanding how a country's industry develops and progresses. It is widely seen in many contexts that companies can learn from competitors to improve quality and adopt technology. This project uses detailed film production data to understand the upgrading process of China's film industry over the past decade. The study finds that foreign filmmakers produce significantly more feature films. Feature films are a special type of film that are more technical and require large visual teams. It finds that foreign films have more visual team members than domestic ones. It shows that domestic film productions catch up by hiring foreign visual team members. It is illustrated that how strategically hiring foreign experts promotes domestic industry upgrading and technological knowledge transfer. Film industry data provide unique insights into these human resource channels to narrow the capability gap between domestic and foreign producers. These results provide insights into the channels behind industry upgrading.

Do Free Trade Agreements Facilitate FDI Spillover Effects on Domestic Firms? Empirical Evidence from Oman

This paper underlines the significance of free trade agreements in attracting foreign direct investment and their impact on the operational capacities of local firms in host countries. It argues that free trade agreements do not only eliminate barriers to trade, but they also increase the size of the regional market and improve the business environment, making it more attractive to foreign direct investment, along with all the attributes and spillover effects associated with it. While determining the type of spillover effects of foreign direct investment associated with Oman’s trade agreements, this paper uses the Kruskal–Wallis H-test and 438 samples from companies surveyed between 1 August and 31 October 2023 to assess the impact of spillovers on the performance of the surveyed companies. The results reveal that technology transfer, knowledge transfer, labour productivity, product efficiency, capital investments, and job creation have positive effects on the firms’ operational capacities, with technology transfer having the highest impact (27%), followed by labour productivity and job creation (18%). The spillover effects are almost the same for company size and percentage of ownership. They also identified manufacturing and tourism as priority sectors and the availability of a skilled workforce as a major challenge. These findings make original contribution to the field as this is probably the first study to produce a firm-level analysis of spillover effects of foreign direct investment and trade agreements in the context of Oman and the wider Gulf region. The paper concludes with practical implications for policy makers when negotiating trade agreements and designing investment policies to optimize spillover effects on the performance of their domestic firms.

Construction of a model for evaluating the efficiency of technology transfer process based on a fuzzy logic approach

The object of research is technology transfer, which covers the mechanism of transfer of technological knowledge and innovations from developers to end users or manufacturers. The problem to be solved is to provide a relevant assessment of the effectiveness of technology transfer by applying modern economic and mathematical models (based on the method of fuzzy logic) to assess the effectiveness of technology transfer under conditions of uncertainty. The main results obtained: a fuzzy-logical model for evaluating the level of the technology transfer efficiency indicator was built; it is performed according to the following algorithm: 1) the involvement of three components of technology transfer – technological, financial, and marketing as input variables of the model, which are calculated on the basis of statistical and financial reporting data, expert surveys; 2) selection of parameters and type of membership function for three input variables and one output variable (integral indicator) and construction of a system of 27 logical rules; 3) determining the efficiency of technology transfer using Mamdani's fuzzy derivation and checking the adequacy of the model. A visualization of the "input-output" surface was performed, which determines the maximum value of the TTPE (TechnologyTransferProjectsEfficiency) indicator, which serves as a summary indicator for the success of technology transfer projects and is observed at high levels of model input variables. The indicator T (technical component of technology transfer efficiency), F (financial component of technology transfer efficiency), and M (marketing component of technology transfer efficiency) was introduced. The scientific results could be applied to determine the optimal ways of technology transfer to industry, to plan strategies for introducing new technological products to the market, taking into account the effectiveness of licensing, partnership, and cooperation processes

Does technological knowledge transfer from CVC investor firms to venture firms? An examination of CVC investments, venture firm technological learning, and IPO

Does technological knowledge transfer from CVC investor firms to venture firms? An examination of CVC investments, venture firm technological learning, and IPO

KETERKAITAN ANTARA FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT, PERDAGANGAN INTERNATIONAL, INDEKS PERSEPSI KORUPSI, NILAI TUKAR DAN PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DI INDONESIA

The growth of Indonesia's GDP per Capita can be said to be quite stable and domestic consumption is still the largest contributor to the Indonesian economy, while Indonesia. Trade openness has the potential to increase economic growth by increasing efficient resource allocation and increasing factor productivity through technology adoption and knowledge transfer. Apart from that, FDI is also one of the keys to increasing efficient resource allocation and increasing factor productivity through technology adoption and knowledge transfer. Currently the value of international trade and FDI is still smaller than the domestic consumption sector. Furthermore, Indonesia's corruption perception index can also be said to be quite high, this could be an indicator of the perception or distrust of the public and investors towards the Indonesian government. An immediate increase in corruption will reduce economic investment, creating a general distortion. Based on the description above, it can be seen that Indonesia has not yet maximized these three factors (capital, human resources, technology) which can be obtained from international trade and FDI and also that Indonesia's corruption index level is still high. The method used is the Vector Error Correction Model. The research results show that the export variable has the highest influence on Indonesia's economic growth.

Electronic knowledge books (eK-Books) as a medium to capitalise on and transfer scientific, engineering, operational, technological and craft knowledge.

The capitalisation on and transfer of technological, engineering and scientific knowledge associated with empirical know-how is an important issue for the sustainability and development of manufacturing. Indeed, certain sectors of industry are facing the increasing ageing of the labour force, recruitment difficulties and high staff turnover, leading to a loss of knowledge and know-how. In a context of numerical and digital transition and the migration of processes to industry 4.0, one of major challenges manufacturers face today is their capacity to build intelligent platforms for acquiring, storing and transferring their know-how and knowledge. It is crucial to create new media and tools for staff training and development capable of capturing knowledge and reusing it to create a project history through expertise and data collection. This paper presents the methodology and guidelines for implementing electronic knowledge books (eK-Books), along with their uses. The eK-Book is a semantic web-based hypertext medium (channel) allowing stakeholders to capitalise on, structure and transfer knowledge by using concept maps, process maps, influence graphs, downloadable documents, web pages and hypermedia knowledge sheets. They are intended for engineers, expert or novice technicians, manufacturers, sector coordinators and plant managers, as well as trainers and learners. They are usable and manageable in all types of environments and with different levels of accessibility. This paper highlights (1) the transfer knowledge capacity of eK-Books and (2) their usability in two agri-food sectors namely (1) the cheese sector with protected designation of origin (PDO) and protected geographical indication (PGI), and (2) the butchery and cold meat sectors.

Green entrepreneurial orientation for enhancing SMEs financial and environmental performance: Synergetic moderation of green technology dynamism and knowledge transfer and integration

Green entrepreneurial orientation for enhancing SMEs financial and environmental performance: Synergetic moderation of green technology dynamism and knowledge transfer and integration

Enhancing subsidiary innovation capability through customer involvement in new product development: A contingent knowledge source perspective

AbstractIn recent decades, multinational enterprises (MNEs) have increasingly harnessed local knowledge through various customer involvement practices implemented by their foreign subsidiaries. Our study, using a multi‐informant survey of 230 MNE subsidiaries in China, explores how these subsidiaries manage customer involvement in new product development (NPD). We specifically focus on two practices: using customers as an information source (CIS) or as a co‐developer (CIC). We posit that the two types of customer involvement have distinct effects on a subsidiary's innovation capability, which in turn impacts two critical NPD outcomes: innovativeness and speed to market. Moreover, we suggest that the roles that customers play in CIS and CIC, as well as their contribution to the subsidiary's innovation capability, depend on whether the specific knowledge is derived from the parent headquarters or local partners. Our findings reveal that technological knowledge transfer from the parent headquarters enhances CIS's effect on innovation capability, yet diminishes that of CIC. In contrast, knowledge sharing from local partners exerts the opposite effects. By elucidating the underlying mechanisms and contingencies, our study fosters a deeper understanding of customer involvement in NPD and provides insightful guidance for MNEs seeking to leverage local knowledge for successful innovations in foreign markets.

Food Processing Technology Innovation to Improve Food Quality, Safety and Availability

This research explores the role of food processing technology innovation in addressing critical challenges related to food quality, safety, and availability in West Java Province, Indonesia. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys, interviews, laboratory analysis, and case studies to comprehensively examine the current state of food processing practices, evaluate innovative technologies, assess their impact, and provide recommendations for improvement. The findings reveal the persistence of traditional processing practices, infrastructure challenges, and a digital divide between urban and rural areas. However, promising innovations in advanced machinery, preservation techniques, biotechnology, food safety technologies, and sustainability initiatives are emerging. These innovations enhance food quality, safety, and availability. Recommendations include promoting technology access, infrastructure development, knowledge transfer, and policy support. By addressing these challenges and embracing technology-driven solutions, West Java Province can transition toward a more efficient, safe, and sustainable food processing sector, benefiting both the industry and consumers.

Unlocking Intersectoral Integration in Kazakhstan’s Agro-Industrial Complex: Technological Innovations, Knowledge Transfer, and Value Chain Governance as Predictors

The agro-industrial complex plays a vital role in driving economic growth and sustainable development. This study investigates the direct and indirect impact of technological innovations, knowledge transfer, and value chain governance on intersectoral integration through the mediatory role of innovation diffusion and the moderating role of the regulatory environment. This study adopts a time-lagged quantitative survey research design, utilizing a multistage random sampling technique to collect data from employees within the agro-industrial complex in Kazakhstan. The findings reveal that technological innovations, knowledge transfer, and value chain governance positively influence intersectoral integration within the agro-industrial complex. Furthermore, innovation diffusion mediates the relationship between these variables, indicating that the diffusion of innovative practices, technologies, and ideas plays a crucial role in facilitating intersectoral integration. This study also demonstrates that the regulatory environment moderates the relationship between innovation diffusion and intersectoral integration, highlighting the importance of supportive regulatory frameworks in facilitating collaboration and innovation diffusion. The results contribute to the theoretical understanding of intersectoral integration and provide practical implications for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and managers.

Workshop Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Pada Materi Listrik Dinamis Bagi Guru IPA

Natural Sciences (IPA) subjects often demand the logic of students in translating science concepts through laboratory practicum analysis for schools with complete laboratory facilities. However, for schools that lack complete laboratory facilities and do not even have a laboratory, it will be difficult to realize practical learning to support students' critical thinking processes. Especially in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic which demands distance learning, educators find it difficult to express the aims and objectives of scientific theory which will be easier to understand if applied through practical learning. This community activity program aims to provide solutions to science teachers through training in the use of practicum-based interactive media using the proteus software application. It consists of three stages of implementation, namely preparation, implementation and evaluation. The results of the community service activities obtained are that science teachers obtain transfer of technological knowledge using interactive learning media through the proteus simulation software application and analyze the results of circuit analysis simulations in the dynamic electricity sub-chapter.

The Effect of Information Technology, Task Technology Fit (TTF) and Knowledge Transfer on Generation X HR Performance at Pt Pungkook Indonesia One in Grobogan

The Effect of Information Technology, Task Technology Fit (TTF) and Knowledge Transfer on Generation X HR Performance at Pt Pungkook Indonesia One in Grobogan

Provisions for The Use of Foreign Workers in Indonesia

The use of foreign workers in Indonesia is intended to transfer knowledge and SKILL. Various requirements must be met as a condition if the entrepreneur/company wishes to bring in foreign workers. The purpose of placing foreign workers in Indonesia; first, is to meet the need for skilled and professional workers in certain fields that cannot be filled by Indonesian Migrant Workers; second, accelerating the process of national development by accelerating the process of technology transfer or knowledge transfer, especially in the industrial sector; third, provide expansion of employment opportunities for Indonesian Migrant Workers; fourth, increase foreign investment as a support for development capital in Indonesia. This type of research uses normative methods by analyzing legal provisions with statutory and case approaches, is descriptive analysis in nature which aims to describe, inventory, and analyze regarding the provisions governing foreign workers in Indonesia through library research. The discussion in this study is an effort to avoid legal problems and the excessive use of foreign workers, the government must carefully determine the policies to be taken in order to maintain a balance between foreign workers and domestic workers. The manpower aspect, especially in terms of the obligation to use Indonesian workers and the necessity to hold industrial training, transfer of knowledge and technology as well as work permits for foreign workers is an absolute requirement in relation to the use of labor.

Evaluation of Technological Knowledge Transfer between Silicon Fen Firms and University of Cambridge Based on Patents Analysis

Silicon Fen (SF) is a cluster of high-tech firms located around the University of Cambridge (UoC) in the UK. This article, for the first time, investigates the technological bonds between SF firms and UoC based on patent analysis covering the period of 1999–2021. We provide a short history of SF, highlighting its early formation and growth, and the role of spin-off firms on its evolution. We employ joint patents generated by UoC and various business sectors of SF to calculate the values of technological collaboration strength (TCS). It is found that the majority of joint patents (61%) are generated by the Pharma/Biotech sector of SF with the highest value of TCS (16.45 × 10−3). Moreover, the patent’s economic values across various business disciplines in SF are calculated based on the total counts of citations. Our observations suggest that senior university academics making spin-off firms in a business cluster around their university can effectively facilitate university–firm technological collaboration. Furthermore, the relatively strong technological bond between UoC and the Pharma/Biotech sector of SF is confirmed to be influenced by the collaboration of the university with its own spin-off firms rather than large independent firms in SF. The outcomes of this research contribute to the knowledge of the collaboration between a main research university and a cluster of firms located in its geographical proximity.

Literasi Teknologi Dalam Membentuk Kualitas Individu Dimoderasi Oleh Transfer Pengetahuan Untuk Peningkatan Kinerja Individu (Guru)

The purpose of this study was to examine technological skills moderated by knowledge transfer on individual qualities. In addition, to examine the effect of technology skills mediated by individual qualities on individual performance. This study involved 39 respondents who were randomly selected from high school teachers in Ponorogo. This study consists of 4 (four) variables consisting of independent variables, moderation, mediation and dependent variables. The variables in question are; technological skills (X), knowledge transfer (Z), individual quality (Y1), and individual performance (Y2). Findings: The findings in the study are that technology skills have a positive and significant effect on individual quality, then technology skills have a positive and significant effect on individual performance. Individual quality has no significant effect on individual performance. Furthermore, knowledge transfer cannot mediate the effect of technological skills on individual qualities.

Application of Data Mining for Visit Prediction at Amikom Creative Economy Park

A creative economy park is a place designed with strategic goals for technology skills collaboration, information and knowledge transfer, creation of innovative high-tech enterprises and entrepreneurs, introduction of new technology industries in creative economy enterprises to promote economic development. Yogyakarta Amikom University has been declared a Creative Economy Park and is known as Amikom Creative Economy Park (ACEP). ACEP includes multiple multimedia environments for targeting businesses such as software development, film, television, games, radio, animation, advertising, investment consulting, and project design. Every year, the number of institutions visiting Amikom Yogyakarta University carries the slogan Amikom Creative Economy Park with a fairly busy program of visits. The agenda for accepting this visit was carried out by Amikom's Public Relations Department (DKUI, Directorate of Public Relations and International Affairs). The evolution of visitor numbers from year to year, forecasts must be made to support the planning and preparation process when receiving visits. This research will discuss the trend of visitors having a comparative study in Amikom Creative Economy Park in the future. The data used in this study is visitor data from January 2019 to December 2019. This predictive data analysis uses the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) method and Exponential Smoothing as a comparison for the accuracy of the prediction. With the forecast of this visit, the planning and preparation for the Directorate of Public Relations and International Affairs and for the University AMIKOM Yogyakarta is to be done.

A Model to Transfer Technology and Technical Knowledge in Auto Parts Manufacturers

Background: Regarding the high demands of auto parts manufacturers to utilize new technologies to develop and grow competitiveness and produce products in the market, there is an urgent need for successful technology transfer to the company. In this regard, a suitable model for appropriate transfer of technology and technical knowledge is required to succeed and be effective in order to facilitate the maximum adaptation between the demand and operational dimensions in this industry.
 Objective: In this study, a model was proposed to evaluate the success of technology and technical knowledge transfer in auto parts manufacturers.
 Method: To this end, the factors affecting the success of technology transfer were first collected according to previous studies, and then an exploratory factor analysis questionnaire was developed to classify and screen these factors in the form of a conceptual model.
 Results: In the study, 361 personnel and experts from auto parts manufacturers participated, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient >0.7 was set to measure the reliability of the questionnaires. Finally, exploratory factor analysis method was used to develop the model. Afterward, according to the proposed model, a confirmatory factor analysis questionnaire was prepared and filled in by the same statistical population, who were working in auto parts manufacturers. After examining the normality of the sample and the reliability of the questionnaire, structural equations were designed in the form of confirmation structures for the model. Exploratory factor analysis was also used to confirm and test the model.
 Conclusion: The findings indicated that organizational index, adaptability, and technology utilization and absorption had the greatest impacts on the success of technology transfer, respectively.

Technological Knowledge Spillover in Business Groups: Evidence from China

ABSTRACT We examine the spillover effect of technological knowledge within business groups using a sample of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2007–2019. We find the parent company’s technological knowledge stock improves its subsidiaries’ innovation outputs. The lower communication cost resulting from the opening of a high-speed railway between a parent company and its subsidiaries effectively promotes the transfer of technological knowledge. Heterogeneity tests show that the spillover effects are more significant in business groups where the parent company has lower asset specificity or centralized control. Overall, our evidence suggests that business groups are essential in promoting innovative activities, primarily through technological knowledge spillover.

KKN TEMATIK- PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT ERA PANDEMI COVID-19 DESA KARANGNONGKO KABUPATEN KLATEN

The activity of KKNT-PPM in covid-19 pandemic era in Karangnongko Village, Klaten Regency aims to improve the management system of the tourism village in the pandemic era. This is an effort to increase the communities participation in family economic development, The models which is done include 1) Entrepreneurship Capacity Building and 2) Technology and Literacy Knowledge Transfer. To achieve the goals, several activity plans are proposed in the implementation of the KKNT-PPM Program in Karangnongko Village as follows. a) Establishment of a Tourism Village Management Institution, b) Formation a new marketing network in Tourism Village (distribution channel) in the covid-19 pandemic era, c) Training and developing the local crafts, and d) Learning model for elementary school students in pandemic era. From those activities, there is a positive result which is obtained where the society, learners, were enthusiastic in joining program and it is led to the formation of a foundation for empowering tourism village and entrepreneurship in the new normal after covid-19 pandemic

Towards robust dynamic beam shaping for laser cutting applications

Dynamic beam shaping brings a large potential for the laser cutting process by increasing the cutting speed and improving the cut edge quality. However, laser beam oscillation is almost exclusively realized with 2-mirror galvanometer scanners that limit the industrial implementation of the technology. Within this work, a new concept platform based on a single-mirror scanning system with a 4 kW fiber laser is tested for cutting of 12 mm thick plates in different materials. Technology knowledge transfer from existing datasets with common 2-mirror scanners has been used to speed up the optimization of the novel system. The proposed solution is able to substitute conventional deflection mirrors and can be easily integrated into the optical beam path of existing industrial machines. This paper introduces the advanced laser cutting process possibilities and experimentally demonstrates the dynamic beam shaping performance compared to the static beam reference system.