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{"title":"An intuitionistic fuzzy approach to assessing the barriers to quality 4.0 adoption in the footwear manufacturing industry: Implications for sustainability in emerging economy","authors":"Maishat Lubaba ,&nbsp;Md Imran Hosen ,&nbsp;Md Shihab Shakur ,&nbsp;Muhommad Azizur Rahman ,&nbsp;A.B.M. Mainul Bari","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100604","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100604","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The footwear manufacturing industry substantially aids global fashion trends and economic growth. Still, it faces challenges such as excessive raw material waste, increased rework, and inadequate quality control, which hinder sustainability and competitiveness. Integrating Industry 4.0 technologies with quality management, known as Quality 4.0 (Q4.0), offers transformative potential through real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and sustainable practices. However, adopting Q4.0 technologies is impeded by various barriers that require a thorough understanding to devise effective mitigation strategies. For that purpose, this study investigates the key barriers to Q4.0 adoption in the footwear manufacturing sector, focusing on emerging economies like Bangladesh. Using an integrated multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach that combines interval-valued type 2 intuitionistic fuzzy (IVT2IF) theory and the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method, 16 barriers were identified, validated by experts, and analyzed for interdependencies. The results highlight “uncertainty about Return on Investment (ROI) and insufficient capital investment,” “lack of adaptive technological infrastructure,” and “difficulty in managing Industry 4.0 technologies” as the most prominent barriers, with prominence scores of 9.141, 9.068, and 8.865, respectively. “Lack of adaptive technological infrastructure” emerges as the most critical causal driver, followed by “lack of commitment from top management” and “poor inter-departmental collaboration and communication.” This research provides valuable insights for improving quality management and fostering innovation in the footwear manufacturing industry, which can guide practitioners and policymakers in overcoming barriers, promoting sustainability, and enhancing competitiveness in this manufacturing sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100604"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144738774","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}

{"title":"Strategic stakeholder analysis for Vietnam’s carbon credit system: a neutrosophic approach","authors":"Phi-Hung Nguyen,&nbsp;Lan-Anh Thi Nguyen,&nbsp;Duc-Minh Vu,&nbsp;Tra-Giang Vu,&nbsp;Anh-Phuong Danh-Nguyen,&nbsp;Thi-Lien Nguyen","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100597","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100597","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global carbon credit market has evolved into a key mechanism for mitigating climate change, yet challenges persist regarding transparency, stakeholder trust, and market efficiency. Vietnam is in the initial phase of developing its carbon credit framework, driven by its pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Despite regulatory developments, the Vietnamese carbon market remains fragmented, with concerns over pricing disparities, market liquidity, verification standards, and stakeholder engagement. This study assesses stakeholder preferences in Vietnam’s carbon credit system using an advanced Neutrosophic Sets (NS) combined with Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Framework, integrating Delphi and DEMATEL methods. Unlike traditional fuzzy logic-based models, NS offers a more refined depiction of uncertainty through the truth, indeterminacy, and falsity integration, enabling a more accurate stakeholder preference modeling. The NS Delphi method is applied to refine expert consensus, while NS DEMATEL identifies interdependencies among key stakeholder concerns, including policy alignment, financial incentives, verification mechanisms, and market accessibility. Findings reveal that regulatory transparency, price stability, and cross-border certification are critical factors shaping market participation. Moreover, private sector involvement and financial institutions play a pivotal role in market development, requiring stronger incentives and risk mitigation measures. The results contribute to both theoretical advancements in decision science and practical policymaking by offering structured recommendations to enhance Vietnam’s carbon trading system. By integrating stakeholder perspectives with uncertainty modeling, this study provides a strategic foundation for developing a more transparent, efficient, and scalable carbon credit framework in Vietnam, ensuring alignment with global carbon pricing mechanisms and fostering long-term sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100597"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144738775","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}

{"title":"Machine learning-driven insights for business innovation: Analyzing financial performance in Vietnam’s emerging economy 2010–2024","authors":"Pham Hieu ,&nbsp;Tran Le Thuy Hang ,&nbsp;Doan Huynh Thu Hoai ,&nbsp;Vuong Quoc Duy","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100605","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100605","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper examines the impact of Vietnam's emerging market conditions on financial performance forecasting for listed firms, where stock market capitalization reached 56 % of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. Using a sample of 551 firms across eight industries over the period 2010–2024, we compare machine learning (ML) techniques, specifically Random Forest, with traditional econometric models to predict Return on Assets, drawing on standardized financial data platforms. Unlike prior studies on stock prices or financial distress, our findings indicate that ML enhances predictive accuracy, with the effect channeled through knowledge integration via data platforms. Furthermore, anchored in Resource-Based View (RBV), Transaction Cost Theory (TCT), and Industrial Organization Theory (IOT), we document that firm-specific factors, including operational efficiency and financial stability, exert a stronger influence than macroeconomic conditions. Capital-intensive sectors, such as Industrials, exhibit superior forecasting accuracy compared to consumer sectors, attributable to consistent data availability. This study introduces a novel framework for emerging markets, with Vietnam as a representative case to illustrate applications in similar economies, enabling managers to refine financial strategies, investors to optimize portfolios, and policymakers to enhance digital infrastructure for sustainable economic growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100605"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144738772","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}

{"title":"Between care and career: Discursive positioning of motherhood in using Q-methodology","authors":"Munshi Muhammad Abdul Kader Jilani","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100600","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100600","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the discursive positioning of motherhood in navigating caregiving responsibilities and professional aspirations, employing Q-methodology to explore how contemporary maternal identities are negotiated within varying social expectations. Through the analysis of Q-sorts from 46 participants, four distinct factors emerged, reflecting divergent maternal perspectives: traditional care-oriented motherhood, privileging full-time caregiving aligned with conventional gender norms; progressive and emotionally dual-role motherhood, endorsing equitable parenting and institutional reform; emotionally attuned negotiating identity and expectation, revealing internal conflict between societal expectations and personal autonomy; and supportive structure for maternal empowerment, which highlights the need for emotional, social, and policy-based supports to enable maternal thriving. These factors illuminate the complex landscape mothers navigate in reconciling cultural ideals with lived realities, highlighting tensions between self-sacrifice and self-actualization. Notably, many participants advocated for systemic change rather than individual compromise, reflecting evolving attitudes toward work-life balance and maternal legitimacy. The findings highlight value of Q-methodology in surfacing nuanced perspectives on motherhood and contribute to broader feminist discourses on identity, care, and institutional accountability. This study calls for inclusive policy frameworks that acknowledge the plural and negotiated nature of motherhood and support diverse maternal trajectories. The study concludes that recognizing the multiplicity of maternal identities is essential for developing equitable social and policy frameworks that reflect the lived realities of modern motherhood.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100600"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144714310","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}

{"title":"Experimenting with innovative content for web-based technology in the complex islamic sharia market: The influence of quality and credibility on sharia hotel business","authors":"Satria Fadil Persada ,&nbsp;Jodi Prabowo Basoeki ,&nbsp;Reny Nadlifatin ,&nbsp;Michael Nayat Young ,&nbsp;Rachel C. Villanueva","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100599","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100599","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The investigation into sharia hotel websites is highly relevant for Muslim tourists, particularly because the strict regulations governing their choices necessitate detailed information to aid in their decision-making when renting hotels online. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of information quality, source credibility, and review credibility on consumers' intentions to use online platforms for renting sharia hotels. The study uses multivariate data analysis by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and experimental analysis by T-tests. The total of seven hypotheses were tested. The first finding reveals significant positive influences of both source credibility and review credibility on the intention to rent. The total of two hypotheses from SEM are validated and one is rejected. The second finding indicates a notable difference between low and high treatment conditions in the experiments. Thus, the four hypotheses related to T-tests are validated. The total of 11 managerial implications are suggested to improve and give the impact in the sharia hotel industry practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100599"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144694485","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}

{"title":"Equity returns volatility in an emerging economy amidst domestic and foreign turmoil spillovers: Do industry and government ownership matter?","authors":"Thanh Huu Phu Nguyen,&nbsp;Ho Hoang Gia Bao,&nbsp;Tram B.T. Tran,&nbsp;Hoang Phong Le","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100598","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100598","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Turmoil in one economy can readily spread to others with which it is closely integrated. Emerging economies, often marked by structural fragility, are particularly vulnerable to spillovers from advanced economies on which they rely for growth and development. This study examines how economic and political uncertainties from Vietnam and its key trading partners (i.e., the US, South Korea, Japan and China) influence firm-level equity return volatility in the country. The findings suggest that uncertainty within the country exerts a stabilizing effect on equity return volatility, whereas uncertainty stemming from the US, China, and Japan exacerbates volatility in Vietnam’s equity markets. Notably, spillovers from South Korea appear to have a stabilizing influence. Moreover, significant heterogeneity across firms is unveiled. Specifically, firms across industries, as well as state-owned enterprises, exhibit heterogeneous responses to both domestic and external uncertainty shocks. The findings suggest several valuable insights for policymakers, investors and corporate managers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100598"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144702949","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}

{"title":"Integrating individual and organizational perspectives: A TAM-TOE framework for ISO 27037 adoption in Malaysian government digital forensics agencies","authors":"Sairul Izwan Safie ,&nbsp;Muzafar Zulkifli ,&nbsp;Hairul Rizad Sapry ,&nbsp;Syah Reezal Md Bashah","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100595","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100595","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The adoption of ISO 27037, the international standard for digital evidence handling, remains poorly understood in emerging economy government contexts despite its critical importance for cybersecurity and judicial integrity. Existing literature predominantly examines private-sector implementations in developed economies, neglecting the unique institutional and resource constraints faced by public agencies in developing nations. This study addresses this gap by investigating ISO 27037 adoption among Malaysian government digital forensics professionals through an innovative integration of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework. The research develops a comprehensive theoretical model combining individual cognitive factors (training, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and behavioral intention) with organizational, technological and environmental determinants. A key innovation is conceptualizing organizational readiness as a second-order construct comprising six dimensions: digital forensic readiness, resource availability, governance structures, compliance culture, leadership support, and institutional trust. Using quantitative survey methodology and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the study examines how individual cognitive factors influence adoption, the relative importance of organizational versus technological and environmental factors, and the pathway from individual acceptance through organizational readiness to actual implementation behaviors. Results demonstrate the complementary roles of TAM and TOE frameworks, with organizational readiness serving as a critical mediating mechanism between individual acceptance and implementation outcomes. The findings provide both theoretical advancement and practical insights for policymakers and practitioners, offering evidence-based guidance for developing targeted implementation strategies that address both individual acceptance factors and organizational capacity constraints. The research contributes to strengthening digital forensics capabilities in Malaysia's evolving cybersecurity landscape while providing a framework applicable to similar emerging economy contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100595"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144694487","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}

{"title":"Stakeholder collaboration and open innovation in smart cities: A Quattro Helix model for technological and social transformation","authors":"Magdalena Tutak,&nbsp;Jarosław Brodny","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100594","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100594","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The dynamic development of Smart Cities, rooted in the idea of sustainable development, requires the implementation of innovative and integrated technological and social solutions. One approach that enables more effective achievement of these goals is the concept of Open Innovation, based on collaboration among various stakeholder groups. This article addresses the issue of integrating this concept with the Smart City idea and presents an original cooperation model within the Quattro Helix framework, encompassing public administration, academia, the business sector, and civil society. Based on literature analysis and case studies (Amsterdam, Helsinki, Songdo), a conceptual model of stakeholder collaboration has been developed for the co-creation and implementation of solutions that respond to the needs of cities and their residents. The paper also presents a set of original key performance indicators (KPIs) that allow for assessing the effectiveness of Open Innovation implementation in urban practice. To increase the practical usefulness of the model, the article provides a set of implementation guidelines outlining the stages of execution—from diagnosing local needs, through piloting and testing solutions, to scaling and integrating them into urban policies. The proposed approach allows for flexible adaptation of actions to the local context and the real capabilities of cities. The study is supplemented with a SWOT analysis conducted from two key perspectives: technological and social. This analysis made it possible to identify strengths and weaknesses, as well as potential opportunities and threats related to the implementation of Open Innovation in urban environments. The article also considers challenges associated with stakeholder diversity, the need for coordinated actions, regulatory barriers, and social and digital inequalities. The developed cooperation model within the framework of Open Innovation is universal and can be implemented either partially or fully, as part of Smart City development strategies tailored to the needs of modern societies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100594"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144687314","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}

{"title":"Co-creating low-carbon futures: An open innovation roadmap for regional CO2","authors":"V. Terjanika,&nbsp;K. Laktuka,&nbsp;L. Vistarte,&nbsp;J. Pubule,&nbsp;D. Blumberga","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100596","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100596","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The research develops an open innovation roadmap which enables Latvian regions to use carbon dioxide. The research combines stakeholder collaboration with spatial analysis and performance evaluation, environmental impact assessment, and economic feasibility studies. The roadmap evaluates several pathways to convert carbon dioxide into useful products. The research combines co-creative methods with multiple approaches, which the authors describe as a “tangle of threads” to integrate academic, industrial, governmental and civil society perspectives. The process allows for ongoing feedback while developing scenarios and strategic alignment to national and European sustainability goals. The assessment of five pathways revealed algal biomass, methanol, and ethanol production as the most sustainable options for carbon conversion, location flexibility, and economic viability. The roadmap functions as a regional planning instrument and a theoretical addition to open innovation principles. The research shows how collaborative governance combined with knowledge exchange enables the transformation of emissions into entrepreneurship through innovation clusters and carbon valorisation hubs. The model provides a transferable circular economy framework which can be scaled up for other regional contexts while establishing foundations for future living labs and policy experimentation platforms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100596"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144679345","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}

{"title":"Surviving a rough patch through agility and technology innovation: Navigating young technopreneurial competitiveness with success in Industrial Revolution 4.0","authors":"Hasliza Abdul Halim ,&nbsp;Tarnima Warda Andalib ,&nbsp;Noor Hazlina Ahmad ,&nbsp;Dauwood Ibrahim Hassan","doi":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100586","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joitmc.2025.100586","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Creativity and innovation are now being encouraged in businesses because of technopreneurship, especially as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0) picks up. In addition, the evolution brought by technology has influenced our everyday lives, jobs and communication, making it easier for enterprises to deal with changes. The rapid changes brought about by these inventions have driven young technology entrepreneurs to make quick changes to their business models. This study analyzes how various elements help determine the agility and competitiveness of our young entrepreneurs starting businesses in Malaysia during Industry 4.0. However, these organizational enablers belong to <strong>03</strong> (three) main groups: <em>individual traits</em> (innovativeness, initiative and risk-taking), <em>organizational tools</em> (e.g., innovation, technologies and human resources) and <em>institutional assistance</em> (such as finances and support services). Initially, <strong>18</strong> (eighteen) technopreneurs were invited for semi-structured interviews to provide their experiences and detailed ideas. This research team then administered a survey to <strong>204</strong> (two hundred andfour) technopreneurs and they analyzed the data using the SmartPLS technique. Evidence from the interviews shows that having these enablers enables technopreneurs to remain nimble and compete well, a fact demonstrated by the significant connections found between all the enablers and also agility which is closely linked to competitiveness. All in all, this research provides important info and solid proof that being agile is key for young business owners to succeed under tough conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16678,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100586"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144714309","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}