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The emergence of food delivery in Africa: A systematic review 非洲食品配送的出现:系统回顾

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-11-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100062

Richard Kwasi Bannor, Josephine Amponsah

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Social innovation in university-community partnerships in Latin America: Exploring collaborative models 拉丁美洲大学-社区伙伴关系中的社会创新:探索合作模式

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-11-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100061

Juan Carlos Cobo-Gómez

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The economic case for blend fuels: A cost-benefit analysis in the European context 混合燃料的经济案例:欧洲背景下的成本效益分析

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-10-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100060

Cemil Koyunoğlu

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Impact of capacity underutilization of milk processing plants on employment multipliers 牛奶加工厂产能利用不足对就业乘数的影响

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-10-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100059

Ezekiel Kanire , Elibariki Msuya , Roselyne Alphonce

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Indigenous knowledge management practices in subsistence farming: A comprehensive evaluation 自给农业中的土著知识管理实践:综合评价

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-10-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100058

Ebenezer Osei Jones

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How responsible leadership pays off: Role of organizational identification and organizational culture for creative idea sharing 负责任的领导如何获得回报：组织认同和组织文化在创意共享中的作用

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-10-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100057

Samreen Batool , Hazril Izwar Ibrahim , Ahmad Adeel

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A study on the effectiveness of foreign aid on human development of Afghanistan 外援对阿富汗人的发展的有效性研究

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-10-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100056

Mr. Qiamuddin Andaish , Mr. Sakhibaksh Assadi

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Perceptions of progress toward achieving the sustainable development goals: Insights from cooperative managers 对实现可持续发展目标进展的看法：来自合作社管理者的见解

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-10-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100055

Juan Lafont-Torio , José María Martín Martín , José Antonio Salinas Fernández , Domingo Ribeiro Soriano

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The role of the digital economy in Bangladesh's economic development 数字经济在孟加拉国经济发展中的作用

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-09-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100054

Md Riaj Uddin

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Critical inquiry on National Innovation System: Does NIS fit with developing countries? 国家创新体系批判探究：NIS是否适合发展中国家？

Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship Pub Date : 2023-09-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.stae.2023.100052

R.N. Weerasinghe , A.K.W. Jayawardane , Qiubo Huang

{"title":"Critical inquiry on National Innovation System: Does NIS fit with developing countries?","authors":"R.N. Weerasinghe , A.K.W. Jayawardane , Qiubo Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.stae.2023.100052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stae.2023.100052","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Innovation is not only a random or accidental process. It requires a deliberate and systematic approach to enhance the innovation performance of a country. The concept of the National Innovation System (NIS) has provided a valuable framework for organizing and fostering innovation efforts across individuals, groups, and organizations within a country. While numerous studies on NIS have been carried out in developed countries, contributing to their socioeconomic progress and shaping effective policies, there is a significant disparity between developed and developing countries. Researchers have recognized the importance of studying NISs in developing countries and have highlighted the need for in-depth investigations into system configurations to generate valuable insights for policy formulation.</p><p>This paper presents a conceptual model for conducting NIS studies in developing countries, derived from a critical review of existing literature. The proposed model serves as a guide for conducting comprehensive studies within the unique contexts of developing countries, focusing on the central core of NIS. Moreover, this study opens opportunities for future NIS-related research by identifying specific subsections of the overall NIS that warrant attention, while acknowledging the limitations faced by researchers. By adopting this conceptual model, researchers can delve into various aspects of the NIS in developing countries, facilitating a holistic understanding, and enabling the generation of impactful policy recommendations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101202,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship","volume":"3 1","pages":"Article 100052"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50189492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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