Technology Acquisition Research Articles

The power of patent transfer: The impact of green technology acquisition on non-residential CO2 emissions under the intervention of government actions

Green technology acquisition solves the mismatch of innovation elements through transactions and realizes the rapid and reasonable allocation of green patents among enterprises with different technology levels. However, whether green technology acquisition can effectively reduce carbon emissions has not yet received the attention it deserves. Based on data of 153 Chinese cities from 2011 to 2019, this paper explores the impact direction and mechanism of green technology acquisition on non-residential CO2 emissions, and analyzes the moderating role of government actions in this process. The study finds that: (1) Green technology acquisition in China has formed a multi-core spatial distribution pattern based on urban agglomerations, among which the Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Pearl River Delta urban agglomerations constitute the main agglomeration areas for green technology acquisition. (2) Green technology acquisition can significantly reduce non-residential CO2 emissions, which is mainly achieved through the cleaner production effect and R&D innovation effect. (3) In terms of government actions, low-carbon advocacy can effectively moderate the mediating role of the cleaner production effect between green technology acquisition and non-residential CO2 emissions, and environmental incentives and environmental penalties can effectively moderate the mediating role of the R&D innovation effect between green technology acquisition and non-residential CO2 emissions, but the moderating paths are different. (4) There is a threshold effect of intellectual property protection in the impact of green technology acquisition on non-residential CO2 emissions. Only when the degree of intellectual property protection exceeds a certain threshold, green technology acquisition can effectively reduce non-residential CO2 emissions. This paper not only explains the key value of green technology for low-carbon development from the perspective of knowledge flow, but also provides a theoretical reference for the rational matching of government actions under the carbon neutrality target.

Phases of adoption of One Acre Fund agricultural innovation among smallholder maize farmers, Bungoma County, Kenya

This study examines the adoption of One Acre Fund (OAF) agricultural innovations in Bungoma South Sub-County, Kenya, in response to declining maise production. Despite agricultural development programs aiding Kenya's economic growth, research shows low technological acquisition. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from 204 out of 9,924 OAF-registered farmers using descriptive research design. Inferential statistics were employed to analyse the different phases of adoption, with quantitative data presented in tables. The qualitative findings were analysed using thematic analysis and incorporated into the results of the inferential analysis as narratives. A situational analysis was performed to assess the status of various types of OAF agricultural innovation among smallholder farmers in the study area. Pairwise ranking was implemented to identify advanced acquisition strategies. The findings revealed that the socio-economic characteristics of farmers, such as age (p = 0.002), marital status (p = 0.000), level of education (p = 0.001), family size (p = 0.047), non-farm work (p = 0.327), and size of land (p = 0.110), significantly influenced the adoption of the OAF agricultural innovations. The study also indicated that the adoption phases were impacted by factors such as group memberships (p = 0.047), farm visits (p = 0.012), and training (p = 0.000). Based on the findings, the study recommends the implementation of awareness programs, crop insurance, the establishment of farm cooperatives, and the strengthening of farmers' knowledge systems to enhance OAF maise output and achieve food security.

The Effect of the Acquisition Rate on Post-Acquisition Innovation

Technology acquisitions are one of the most common growth strategies for firms. Firms that have made multiple acquisitions in the past are more likely to make new ones. With previous M&A experience, firms are more likely to make acquisitions. The acquisition rate is the total number of acquisitions a firm has made at a given time. In technology acquisition, the acquisition rate affects innovative firm performance. The more frequent acquisitions a firm makes, the less innovative performance will occur. A high acquisition rate negatively affects post-acquisition performance by dominating the attention of decision-makers and overloading the firm. During the process, there needs to be structural integration between the acquirer and the target firm. This study empirically analyzes 380 cases of technology acquisitions of U.S. publicly traded companies from 1990 to 2005. The results show that a high acquisition rate is negatively related to the post-acquisition innovation performance of the acquirer. Although structural integration has no impact on the negative relationship between post-acquisition performance and acquisition rate, considering the acquisition rate when pursuing M&A allows acquiring firms to avoid detrimental consequences.

The impact of government procurement on green technological innovation: Evidence from manufacturing sector in china

This study investigates the impact of government procurement on green technological innovation (GTI) within China's manufacturing sector amid rapid economic growth and escalating environmental concerns. Using data from listed manufacturing firms, our analysis reveals a robust positive correlation between government procurement and GTI. Notably, we ascertain that larger-scale procurement exerts a more pronounced influence, effectively addressing financial constraints. Additionally, we shed light on how top executives' political connections amplify the impact of government procurement on GTI. Furthermore, our examination uncovers a significant impact on green invention patents, underscoring the efficacy of government procurement in driving innovation. Policy implications emerge, advocating for expanded procurement initiatives, adjusted bidding thresholds, and heightened emphasis on green technology acquisition to stimulate market demand. We advocate for the elevation of executives with political backgrounds and the cultivation of environmental consciousness to bolster green competitiveness. Overall, our findings contribute valuable insights into the pivotal role of government procurement in fostering GTI and offer strategic directions for market-driven environmental policies.

The Impact of Digital Trade Barriers on Technological Innovation Efficiency and Sustainable Development

The global digitization trend provides a favorable development environment for the efficient acquisition of knowledge and technology. However, restrictions imposed by countries on digital trade have hindered this trend. This study is based on 60 sample countries to study the impact of the digital trade barrier (DTB) on the technology innovation efficiency (TIE) of each country and the pathways from 2014 to 2020. Research finds that DTB significantly inhibits TIE. Among the five different policy fields that form DTB, Infrastructure and Connecting DTB and Other DTB have the greatest negative impact on TIE. A mechanism analysis found that DTB increases the difficulty of acquiring knowledge spillover and the high cost of research and development, leading to the mismatch and low efficiency of innovation resources, ultimately leading to a reduction in technological innovation efficiency in various countries. Participating in international technological innovation networks and improving technological innovation capabilities have a moderating effect on the aforementioned negative impacts that is beneficial for the sustainable development of national technological innovation. Heterogeneity tests indicate that countries with weaker innovation capabilities, low- and middle-income countries, and countries that have not joined the OECD have a more significant negative impact. This study serves as an important reference for the government to adjust digital trade policies and guide the effective use of external resources for sustainable and efficient technological innovation.

Analysing the Motivation and Effect of Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions: A Case Study of the Acquisition of YOUJIUSHIDAI by SHANGHAI ACE CO., LTD.

Under the background of globalisation and information technology revolution, cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a key strategy for corporate strategic transformation and market expansion. Taking the acquisition of YOUJIUSHIDAI by SACE as an example, this study adopts the methods of literature review, case study analysis and AMPS model to explore in depth the motives, effects and impacts of cross-border M&A on corporate performance. This study finds that although M&A enhances shareholder wealth in the short term, long-term profitability falls short of expectations, which is mainly limited by the lack of R&D capability and market alignment problems. This study emphasises the importance of synergies and points out that high-premium M&As may lead to goodwill impairment risk, thus affecting the financial status of the firms and the interests of shareholders, and puts forward suggestions to optimise M&A strategies and strengthen regulation, in order to protect the interests of small and medium-sized investors and to promote the healthy development of the capital market.

INVITED PAPER: AN INTEGRATED THEORY OF HOUSEHOLD BEHAVIOR

This paper presents an integrated model of household behavior, in which households derive utility not only from flow choices (of goods and leisure activities) but also from stock variables representing the status in health, psychological stress, social standing/reputation, political affiliation, religious identity, and any other status deemed relevant for their well-being. To attain the status in any of these dimensions, proper investment is necessary in accordance with a suitable mediating function that connects flow choices to the status in question. We depart from the position that statuses activate motivation, thereby affecting the efficiency of activities including working time. In particular, health not only yields utility of its own kind but also affects the productivity of households, thereby expanding their budget sets and raising the utility they attain now and in the future. Health, however, must be attained and maintained, and this has to be accomplished in accordance with a plausible health-production function defined on the space of goods and leisure activities. The same can be said about knowledge and skill acquisition, which requires investment of certain activities and goods through an appropriate mediating function. Similar relationships also hold for social, psychological, and other statuses, which can only be acquired through proper mediating functions. While the utility calculus appears complex, we demonstrate that the optimum choice of goods and leisure activities is guided by the rationality principle that requires that the composite marginal utility, defined as the total of all marginal utilities from the entire sources of utility, direct or mediated, be balanced with properly measured cost of acquiring it, which is shown to equal, the price or the wage rate on the market adjusted for a change in the efficiency of working time mediated through health enhancement and/or an increase in the productive efficiency of working hours due to knowledge and technology acquisition. Because our model includes utility arising from status-orientation in multiple dimensions, and because the extent and the range of such utility are socio-cultural-regime-specific while also being shaped by the household-specific receptivity and orientation to this regime, our model can potentially explain a diverse range of choice behavior some of which appear anomalous or even counter-intuitive to the rationality principle in the traditional sense. This added explanatory power helps close a gap between economics and other social sciences.

Innovation Disclosures and the Design of Technology Acquisition Contracts: Evidence from the American Inventors Protection Act

Material adverse change (MAC) clauses and contingent earnouts are important contractual mechanisms used to protect acquirers from the risk of adverse selection. Yet, the extant literature has not sufficiently explored the antecedents of their use, in particular within the context of technology acquisitions. In this study, we take advantage of the passage of the American Inventors Protection Act (AIPA), which disseminated information through the publication of patent applications, to explore the impact of innovation disclosures on the design of technology acquisition contracts. Consistent with the view that an increase in the availability of information related to the broader technological landscape reduces the need for contractual protections in acquisition contracts, our analysis demonstrates that deals disproportionately affected by AIPA have less expansive MAC clauses and are less likely to feature contingent earnouts. These results provide new evidence linking the use of MAC clauses and earnouts with acquisitions subject to information frictions.

Guarding Against China’s Predatory Acquisition of Foreign Technologies: A Quad Perspective

The study examines the response of the Quad countries (Australia, India, Japan and the United States) to People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s predatory acquisition of foreign technologies. This article looks at PRC’s science and technology (S&T) policy and its relation to the grand strategy of attaining global superpower status. The meteoric rise of the PRC in the last four decades has amazed many. Innovation and technological advancement and their alignment with government policies are important factors in this rise. The study notes that PRC’s S&T policy involves, among others, acquiring foreign technologies through illicit means that include stealing through espionage and sophisticated cyberattacks and forcing overseas companies operating in China to share intellectual property rights with local partners. Alarmed by PRC’s predatory strategy, the Quad countries have taken steps to regulate, and in some cases prohibit, the PRC’s targeted foreign investments and coercive and opportunistic takeovers. The article argues that the Quad countries need to coordinate their efforts to effectively counter PRC’s illicit acquisition of their technologies.

Article Socio Economic Impacts of Insufficient Cow Milk Production in Mauritius

Aims: Due to the increase in purchasing power, milk and dairy products have increased steadily in recent years. However, milk production remains insufficient to satisfy the high local demand for milk and dairy products in Mauritius. Adding to the problem of the sector's extinction is the lack of information on the socio-economic impact of dairy production. This study aimed to assess the socio-economic impact of milk production on dairy cattle farms in Mauritius. Methodology: A survey was carried out among 11 respondents in Mauritius, using a validated two-part questionnaire to collect data from dairy farmers and processors. Results: The survey showed that the majority of dairy farmers were ethnic Hindus with secondary (77.8%) or university (22.2%) education. The breeds of cattle raised are generally Creole (56%) and Friesian (44%) with extensive livestock farming being practised. For the majority (77.8%) of respondents, family members are the primary source of labour. The main purpose of raising cattle is to produce milk (55.5%). The price of a litre of milk varies between dairy farmers, ranging from Rs 45 to Rs 70 per litre, with an average of Rs 58 per litre, and the revenue per cow per day averages Rs 1.036. About cheese production, the source of acquisition of cheese production technology is apprenticeship. From an economic point of view, with regard to yield, cost of production and profit margin for cheese production, we were faced with a total refusal of response from the producers. However, the quantity of milk used per day, the quantity of cheese obtained and the unit price per kg of cheese vary from one producer to another. Conclusion: This study has led to the realization that milk is the source of livelihood for the farmer and his family but also for other consumers. The income from the sale of milk contributes to the purchase of food for the farmer’s household and livestock supplements. However, the size of the herd and the low production of milk are an obstacle to the development of this sector.

How to select green technology acquisition paths for enterprises: An analysis based on evolutionary game theory

AbstractAs an important method of reducing pollution, green technology innovation (GTI) is receiving more attention. However, facing the challenges in conducting GTI, it is crucial for enterprises to find the optimal path to acquire green technology. This paper investigates how high‐pollution manufacturing enterprises make decisions on independent innovation and green technology introduction under government intervention and public involvement. The influences of other factors, such as media attention and product market competition, have also been considered in the tripartite evolutionary game model. The simulation after applying MATLAB indicates that government intervention and public participation have a significant impact on the decision‐making of green technology acquisition paths for enterprises. Government subsidies and penalties are important policy tools for enterprises to make decisions on the selection of green technology acquisition paths. Meanwhile, reputational incentives or losses brought from public involvement are also essential in encouraging government intervention and green technology acquisition of enterprises. Finally, the extent to which the changes in various influencing factors affect the selection of enterprises' green technology acquisition paths have been tested and simulated. This paper aims to provide policy implications for governments, as well as decision‐making strategies for enterprises that urgently require green transition to achieve sustainable development.

Why do banks acquire FinTech? The role of board cultural diversity

This paper examines the role of cultural diversity in bank boardrooms for the acquisition of innovation financial technology – or “FinTech” – firms. Using a sample of 808 banks from 2008-18 in 65 countries, we find that culturally diverse boards are more likely to pursue the acquisition of FinTech firms. We also show that bank-, country- and corporate governance-specific characteristics matter for FinTech acquisition. In particular, banks with older and more gender diverse boardrooms are more likely to acquire FinTech firms. Our paper assumes particular relevance for banks seeking to invest in digital technologies and to adapt to the new digital era.

Rethinking the Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Consult: Creating a Patient-Centered, See-and-Treat Model of Care

Historically, the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) has involved a multi-visit process that uses a multitude of care settings (eg, in-office, imaging, laboratory), with the potential for lengthy delays in care due to the now-commonplace scheduling difficulties many clinics face. Although there is strong evidence for the use of in-office uterine assessment as a best practice, uptake has been limited by the learning curve, technology acquisition costs, and other factors. However, due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, clinical practice has faced rapid adaptations that have resulted in the redesigned clinical care model of evaluating this common gynecologic condition in a more patient-centered and streamlined way while maximizing the patient experience, health care efficiency, and physician engagement. This procedure would specifically involve one telehealth or initial visit to assess patient history, perform necessary laboratory testing, review results, and plan outpatient procedures to be conducted in the office or the operating room. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, clinics have, by necessity, implemented this proposed reimagined pathway in a variety of outpatient settings nationally. We propose that, moving forward, this new procedure be permanently adopted in clinics nationwide as the patient-focused evaluation strategy for AUB.

Talent Acquisition: A Win-Win Situation for Recruiters and Employees

Abstract: The objective of drafting this research paper was to give a glimpse of how technology and talent acquisition have intertwined. It also covers the procedure of talent acquisition. The research has been done till depth about the topic to study about its impact on organizations, cognitive assessments, and incorporated technology in realm with human resources. The research methodology includes in depth secondary research related to the topic. It also gives a clear picture of how it is a winwin situation for the recruiters and employees at the global level.

Recent developments in the regulation of cross-border technology and licensing agreements in Nigeria

This article analyses the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) Act that prescribes the registration of certain cross-border agreements largely concerning intellectual property and management services involving Nigerians and foreigners. It discusses the policy underpinning this obligation to register. It reviews the recent amendment of the NOTAP Act. It scrutinizes the debate that suggests that the non-registration of NOTAP registrable agreements makes those agreements illegal and unenforceable. It reviews the two appellate decisions on the issue and argues that, presently, it is erroneous to treat such registrable agreements as illegal. Today, the only effect of non-registration of registrable agreements is that foreign exchange fees, royalties and the like cannot be remitted through the Central Bank of Nigeria. The article highlights the possible commercial impact of such erroneous treatment of unregistered registrable agreements. The article examines whether the powers of NOTAP extend to making cross-border licensing and technology agreements between a Nigerian-based licensor and foreign-based entity registrable by NOTAP. It calls for an amendment of the NOTAP Act to make the registration of registrable agreements compulsory such that non-registration will make such agreements unenforceable.

PVA/PANI-DBSA Nanomesh Tactile Sensor for Force Feedback.

Touch serves as an important medium for human-environment interaction. The piezoresistive tactile sensor has attracted much attention due to its convenient technology, simple principle, and convenient signal acquisition and analysis. In this paper, conductive beads-on-string polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/polyaniline doped with dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid (PANI-DBSA) nanofibers were fabricated via the electrospinning technique. Due to the special nanostructure of PVA-coated PANI-DBSA, the tactile sensor presented a wide measuring range of 12 Pa-121 kPa and appreciable sensitivity of 8.576 kPa-1 at 12 Pa~484 Pa. In addition, the response time and recovery time of the sensor were approximately 500 ms, demonstrating promising prospects in the field of tactile sensing for active upper limb prostheses.

Theory and every thing: acquiring the office of Professor Stephen Hawking as a resource for history and museology

How do the curators of science and technology collections represent the daily realities of doing science? Through the acquisition of Professor Stephen Hawking’s office by the Science Museum, this paper will explore what is involved in making major acquisitions for national collections. How do curators consider what to preserve from the eclectic range of items found in the working spaces of scientists? What do the personal artefacts of a scientist’s life represent, and what do acts of curatorial choices say about the narratives that are foregrounded – and those that are not – in positioning that life historically? And how do those choices illuminate the considerations involved in the way science and technology is represented in our national collections? By going beyond the glass case, we consider what it takes to bring an object into a collection: the intellectual considerations of how its stories are preserved for a nation and the practical considerations required so that items can even be considered for future display. The paper illuminates the formal and informal networks around scientists’ collections, and the processes and judgements that science and technology curators make every day when choosing what could be important for defining our history. Using the Stephen Hawking office as a case study the article explores the representation of scientific practice in museum collections, the relationship of some collections with celebrity and disability, and some of the challenges posed by science and technology acquisitions compared to other types of museum object. The paper explores how knowledge is generated in museum collections, through the act of acquiring a new collection. It asks fundamental questions, which are essential to the fields of museology and science and technology studies, about the contribution to knowledge made by personal scientific objects. It goes beyond the study of collections as artefacts of display in exhibitions and galleries, providing a detailed analysis of a routine but often-neglected aspect of behind-the-scenes museum work: the acquisition of a collection. Arguing that a large and complex collection is a vital tool for understanding the complexity of science, the paper uses the ‘museum as method’ (Thomas, 2016) which prioritises simple curatorial questions and the use of the objects in exploration; this enables scholars and curators to respond to material evidence of scientific knowledge, and identify narratives that are prioritised, and others that are obscured, in the historic record. In doing so, it suggests that curators are uniquely placed to provide insights into the roles of human and non-human actors in the construction of scientific knowledge, demonstrating how the Hawking collection allows us to explore the nature of scientific practice, the creation of scientific celebrity, and the potential to give visibility to disability within the history of science whilst de-centring the myth of the scientific genius in museum narratives.

Geoscience skills supplement emissions reduction through carbon solutions

As the energy sector transitions, traditional geoscience occupations have been impacted by the decrease in upstream oil and gas activity. However, these roles are highly technical and innovative, and could benefit many sectors if re-deployed. Carbon offsetting is available now to support meeting emission reduction targets and is expected to be deployed in the long term for hard-to-abate areas. In 2018, Woodside started a carbon business that includes the origination of offsets through carbon farming. Millions of seedlings have been planted on less productive farmland in WA. The program has been enhanced through the transferable skills that geoscientists provide, including uncertainty analysis, software technology and data acquisition. Much like the petroleum geoscience discipline, carbon offset investment requires an assessment of a natural resource. There is uncertainty in the total volume, the future state, and the policy conditions impacting the resource. Geoscientists at Woodside have led initiatives to assess carbon yield, quantify and forecast uncertainty, and develop decision-making frameworks for project investment. These initiatives have informed the business as a market participant and project developer in the nascent carbon market. Geospatial analytics is critical throughout the value chain of a planting project, including site selection, project design, site execution, monitoring and reporting. Remote sensing and imagery analysis are used for monitoring growth and quantifying carbon sequestration. Further, geospatial projects have aided efficiency, providing accurate, real-time data to and from the field and re-deploying geoscientists from in-house has contributed towards Woodside’s success.

The use of intelligent real-time image acquisition system using data mining technology in news acquisition and editing practice

Aiming to address the timely dissemination of news information, this work explores the clever utilization of data mining (DM) technology and deep learning (DL) algorithms to construct an intelligent real-time news image acquisition system to meet the urgency of news dissemination needs. First, this work introduces an intelligent real-time news image acquisition system and provides a detailed analysis of its principles and advantages. Throughout this process, the crucial role of DM technology in news image classification and automation is emphasized, especially in dealing with rapidly evolving news events. Next, the work establishes an intelligent real-time news image acquisition model based on DL algorithms, which integrates the essence of DM technology. Through this fusion, the research objective is to enhance the performance of the news image acquisition system to achieve higher real-time and accuracy, which is vital for the swift delivery of news information. Finally, this work investigates the application of the intelligent news image acquisition system in network communication to ensure its adaptability to various network communication scenarios while maintaining accuracy and real-time capabilities. The research results demonstrate that the application of DM technology in combination with DL algorithms can effectively meet the practical needs of the news industry, enhancing the automation of news image processing and enabling faster information delivery to the audience. Notably, the AlexNet model employed performs exceptionally well, achieving recognition rates of up to 99.6% after data augmentation or equalization processing, with an accuracy of 90.9% and a high specificity of 93.38%. This indicates outstanding overall classification accuracy and negative class accuracy, even when distinguishing between news and non-news scenarios. These results clearly underscore the connection between DM technology and news acquisition and editing practices, and emphasize its potential to improve the efficiency and accuracy of real-time information dissemination. The research’s contribution and innovation lie in the fusion of DM technology with DL algorithms to build an intelligent real-time news image acquisition system. This fusion enhances the automation and classification performance of news images, thereby improving the real-time and accuracy of news information. Furthermore, the work strongly emphasizes improving the real-time and accuracy of the news image acquisition system to ensure the swift delivery of information, which is of utmost importance in rapidly changing news events.

English Language Learning Through The Use of Digital Technology: A Literature Review

This research aims to evaluate the impact of digital technology on English language learning by synthesizing findings from various studies to understand its role in enhancing language skills. This review explores the potential of digital resources such as games, mobile applications, and online platforms in improving writing skills, particularly in higher education contexts. The research method is inspired by socio-cultural, cognitive, and constructivist theories, focusing on the complex interaction between technology and language acquisition, with notable achievements in pronunciation training and chat platforms. The research findings indicate that this review supports cautious optimism, encouraging educators to integrate technology wisely in line with pedagogical principles. The conclusion is a balanced approach that leverages the strengths of technology to create more meaningful and effective English language learning experiences for all learners. Keywords: Digital Literacy; Digital Technology; English Language Learning; Language Acquisition; Pedagogical Integration