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{"title":"Fostering farmers’ innovativeness through training and extension approaches: A systematic literature review","authors":"Farêne G.K. Nouatin ,&nbsp;Mori W. Gouroubera ,&nbsp;Ismail Moumouni-Moussa","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite the recognized importance of agricultural extension approaches and farmers' innovation in addressing challenges within the agrifood sector, the existing literature on how these extension approaches influence farmers' innovativeness remains fragmented. This fragmentation provides limited guidance for policymakers and practitioners, hindering effective decision-making and the development of best practices. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, the review analyzed 33 empirical studies focused on enhancing farmers' innovativeness in Africa. This analysis was based on a search that yielded 2891 records published up to June 29, 2024. These records were meticulously screened to meet predefined inclusion criteria. The studies were sourced from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, with additional documents identified through Google Scholar. The findings reveal that (1) farmers' innovativeness varies across different extension approaches; (2) digital-based approaches promote the highest levels of innovation adoption, mainly for non-technological innovation, while integrated approaches perform best for technological innovations; (3) both digital-based and integrated approaches are more effective for knowledge acquisition; (4) digital-based and multi-stakeholder approaches are more effective for fostering continuous innovation; (5) capacity building, community and social networks, and access to resources and support emerged as the most significant drivers of farmers’ innovativeness; and (6) positive impacts with a greater focus on environmental and economic dimensions were reported, although variability in outcomes suggests that context-specific factors play a crucial role. This review provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to improve agricultural extension services and foster farmers' innovativeness. It emphasizes the need for context-sensitive approaches that support farmers in navigating complex agricultural challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 3","pages":"Pages 284-300"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144724343","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":"The interplay between innovation adoption and pricing competitiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa","authors":"André Dumas Tsambou ,&nbsp;Yannick Fosso Djoumessi ,&nbsp;Benjamin Fomba Kamga ,&nbsp;Simplice A. Asongu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The objective of this work is to evaluate the effects of adopting technological innovation, non-technological innovation, and their complementarity on price competitiveness. This work employs a recursive bivariate probit model applied to microdata from 1897 firms in three Sub-Saharan countries: Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal. This model allows us to solve the endogeneity problem by assessing the complementarity relationship between technological and non-technological innovation practices and their effects on firm competitiveness. The results confirm that technological and non-technological innovations are complementary and have significant effects on firms' competitive advantage in terms of price. This complementarity constitutes evidence that their simultaneous adoption contributes more to firms' competitiveness than the individual adoption of each type of innovation. Non-technological innovations facilitate the effectiveness of technological innovations, which leads to a competitive advantage of about 26 % when both types of innovations are adopted together. However, firms can also suffer significant losses in market share as a result of the non-adoption of innovations. Indeed, firms that do not adopt any innovations deteriorate their competitive advantage in terms of price by 4 % on average.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 3","pages":"Pages 262-283"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144711992","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":"Energy sanctions in the global economy: Geopolitical disruptions, market fragmentation, innovation and green transition","authors":"Godspower Oke Omokaro ,&nbsp;Zipporah Simiyu Nafula ,&nbsp;Nwankwo Evalistus Iloabuchi ,&nbsp;Ogheneochuko Shadrack Efeni ,&nbsp;Opelopejesu Israel Adeyanju ,&nbsp;Oyedele Opeoluwa Janet ,&nbsp;Omodot Udim Idiong","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.07.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.07.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Economic sanctions have emerged as critical instruments of geopolitical strategy, with significant ramifications for global energy markets, innovation trajectories, and the transition to sustainable energy systems. This study offers a qualitative synthesis of literature and case studies spanning 2000–2025 to evaluate how sanctions affect major energy producers such as Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. The analysis reveals that sanctions disrupt energy supply chains, restrict access to foreign investment and advanced technologies, and constrain integration into global financial systems. Simultaneously, they trigger adaptive responses, including domestic innovation efforts, clandestine export practices, and new geopolitical alliances. A key finding is the paradox of sanctions in shaping energy transitions. While sender states, particularly in Europe, have accelerated renewable energy adoption to reduce their dependence on sanctioned fossil fuels, target states often experience technological stagnation and entrenched reliance on conventional hydrocarbons. Notably, sanctions have stimulated localized innovation in some contexts, such as Iran's refining technologies and Venezuela's shadow fleet logistics. The study also identifies gaps in current scholarship, especially regarding the long-term governance implications of sanctions, the emergence of parallel energy markets aligned with BRICS and OPEC+, and the uneven global distribution of green investments. By integrating political realism and social constructivism, the research highlights the dual character of sanctions as both coercive instruments and inadvertent catalysts of systemic energy change. These findings call for a more nuanced policy approach that balances geopolitical objectives with sustainable energy security.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 3","pages":"Pages 246-261"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144696927","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":"Exploration versus exploitation: The role of the business cycle","authors":"Goretti Cabaleiro-Cerviño,&nbsp;Pedro Mendi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper studies how the interplay between the cycle and firm-specific characteristics (firm size and exporting activities) shapes firms’ choice between exploratory and exploitative innovation investments. We analyze the PITEC database, a panel of Spanish firms in manufacturing and service industries with data spanning the 2005–2013 period, which includes the Great Recession years, characterized by sharp demand reductions and increased industry turnover. The results show that: 1) downturns affect exploration more than exploitation, making the probability of firms being classified as exploratory pro-cyclical; 2) the impact of downturns is stronger among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) than among large companies; and 3) exporting companies seem to be less affected by the cycle in their choice between exploration and exploitation. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of how external shocks interact with internal firm characteristics to shape innovation pathways.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 3","pages":"Pages 203-217"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144588562","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":"Unfolding the innovation of meaning: A modified design thinking approach","authors":"Ying Yang ,&nbsp;Rossilah Jamil ,&nbsp;Tailin Jiang ,&nbsp;Baijun Deng","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study advances the theoretical and practical understanding of meaning-driven innovation by proposing a modified design thinking (DT) framework grounded in hermeneutic principles. Unlike conventional DT approaches that prioritize user needs and problem-solving, this research reframes innovation as a process of envisioning strategic values, interpreting emerging socio-cultural meanings, and materializing symbolic and emotional resonance through design. Drawing on a case study from the Chinese technology sector, this research demonstrates how organizations can initiate radical meaning innovation by aligning internal vision with external networks and by structuring interpretations to navigate ambiguity and abstraction. The findings underscore the interpretive and socio-culturally embedded nature of innovation, providing a clear and actionable pathway for firms to reframe product meanings beyond utility and functionality. This work contributes to the growing discourse on meaning-centered innovation and extends the application of DT toward culturally sensitive and strategically guided innovation practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 3","pages":"Pages 231-245"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144679688","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":"Collaborative work in the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies and its relationship with business sustainability in an emerging economy","authors":"César A. Bernal-Torres ,&nbsp;Luz Elba Torres-Guevara ,&nbsp;Erick L. Álvarez-Aros ,&nbsp;José L. Barrera-Canto ,&nbsp;Ruth N. Ojeda-López","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study analyses the association between business sustainability and implementing Industry 4.0 through collaborative work and open innovation with stakeholders in medium and large companies in an emerging economy. The information was obtained from a sample of 165 executives from the same number of companies through a survey based on a Likert scale from 1 to 5. Data processing was conducted using the structural equation model (SEM). The results indicate that companies practice limited collaborative work with stakeholders and other societal actors to implement Industry 4.0 technologies. Despite this, there is evidence of an association between implementing these technologies and business sustainability. The results confirm the findings of previous studies in companies in developed economies, where this relationship has become an excellent strategy to address the complex and uncertain challenges faced by companies today. Likewise, the study's results provide empirical evidence for managers in emerging economies to decide how to enhance their competitive capacity. Similarly, it provides new information to those responsible for public agencies in economic issues to design and guide public policy that contributes to improving business competitiveness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 3","pages":"Pages 218-230"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144670290","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":"Framing startups survival research at the crossroad of entrepreneurship, strategy and business model: a literature review and a research agenda","authors":"Anna Nosella ,&nbsp;Cipriano Forza ,&nbsp;Robel Negussie Workalemahu ,&nbsp;Greta Immobile Molaro","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Startup survival depends on entrepreneurs' ability to create value by identifying and exploiting new opportunities while developing a viable business model. This article contributes to a body of fragmented research spanning three key domains—entrepreneurship, strategy, and business models—focusing on how startups leverage strategy and business models to be competitive. To this end, we conduct a systematic literature review on the identification and exploitation of opportunities by startups, as well as on the definition of their strategy and business model to survive in competitive markets. Our study provides an overview of the literature on the subject, identifying the main strands and their main findings, and promising avenues for future research to enhance both academic understanding and entrepreneurial practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 2","pages":"Pages 180-201"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144329517","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":"User-driven innovation in the telecom sector: The power of engaging customers in new service creation","authors":"Dhia Qasim ,&nbsp;Abdallah Q. Bataineh ,&nbsp;Mohammad Alhur","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research examines the impact of customer engagement on the speed of innovation in the Telecom sector in Jordan, focusing on the mediating roles of employee creativity and innovation capability. The study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data from 508 employees across major telecom companies in Jordan. The conceptual framework investigates three dimensions of customer engagement: participation in co-creation activities, engagement through digital channels, and feedback frequency. The data was analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal that customer engagement through digital channels and feedback frequency significantly influence the speed of innovation, while the direct effect of participation in co-creation activities is not significant. Both employee creativity and innovation capability were found to play crucial mediating roles in explaining customer engagement in rapid innovation outcomes. These findings contribute to understanding user-driven innovation in the telecommunications sector, particularly in emerging markets. The study provides valuable insights for telecom companies seeking to enhance their innovation performance through effective customer engagement strategies, emphasizing the importance of fostering employee creativity and building robust innovation capabilities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 2","pages":"Pages 165-179"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144212213","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":"Innovation systems: a bibliometric review of the contemporary research employing natural language processing","authors":"Hendrik J. Jansen","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.04.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Innovation systems research has seen rapid evolution, expanding in both depth and scope. The increasing frequency of contributions has added complexity, posing challenges for scholars and practitioners in management and policy. This paper employs advanced data-driven techniques, including natural language processing and machine learning, to map and analyze contemporary research. Focusing on studies between 2001 and 2023, the investigation introduces a novel clustering of sub-topics, tracking their dynamics and evolution over time. It highlights a growing emphasis on <em>National Innovation Systems</em>, <em>Institutional Cooperation Networks</em>, and <em>Frameworks and Process Modelling</em>. Although European research remains dominant, contributions from emerging economies are steadily increasing, underscoring the global importance of innovation. By highlighting key concepts, influential works, and mapping recent shifts in the field, this paper offers a focused analysis of the current state of innovation systems research, prioritizing developments from the last two decades and shedding light on emerging areas of attention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 2","pages":"Pages 144-164"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143896084","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":"Technological opportunism on green innovation and the ambivalent effect of atmospheric quality perception","authors":"Andres Ruiz Serrano ,&nbsp;Julie Juan Li ,&nbsp;Qingtao Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijis.2025.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite the growing body of literature on innovation studies, there remains a paucity of research examining the role of government support and air quality perception when investigating the drivers of green innovation within the manufacturing industry in emerging economies. This article introduces technological opportunism as an antecedent of green innovation adoption and examines government support and air quality as moderators. It considers the relationships between green innovation and cost performance, supplier trust, government legitimacy and public reputation. By analyzing both cross-sectional and longitudinal data, the results reveal that technological opportunism significantly contributes to green innovation adoption, with government support amplifying this effect. The interaction effect of air quality, however, presented contrasting results. While technology-sensing capability positively influences green innovation in low-pollution contexts, its effect diminishes in high-pollution scenarios. Conversely, technology-response capability has an insignificant positive effect on green innovation when air pollution is low but a significant positive effect when air pollution is high. The longitudinal study further corroborates that green innovation adoption enhances corporate image and reduces operational costs over time. This study provides empirical evidence for policymakers and practitioners aiming to embrace sustainable practices and innovations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36449,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovation Studies","volume":"9 2","pages":"Pages 129-143"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143783751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}