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{"title":"Investigating the effect of state support on innovation pathways by tracking the legacy performance of firms involved in academic co-operations","authors":"Charles Mondal,&nbsp;Robert B. Mellor","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100679","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100679","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The performance of firms involved in projects from 2 UK research councils was investigated; firms in Innovate UK projects receive co-funding while firms in Arts &amp; Humanities Research Council (AHRC) projects do not. Firms in 266 projects 2009–2012 were tracked for Standard Industrial Code (SIC), location and year-on-year financial performance 2012–22. The results show that firms (un- and co-funded) were mainly not local to universities. The growth performance of non-funded firms was steady in the majority of SIC codes, but some SIC codes performed very well, while for co-funded firms, many SICs performed under control but losses were made up for on average by exceptionally high performance in other SIC codes. Overall, non-funded firms achieved average growth of ∼29 % above control while co-funded firms only achieved an average growth of ∼18 % above control. Firms (both co- and un-funded) associated with 21 universities perform consistently well, while other firms (co- and un-funded) associated with 24 other universities perform consistently poorly. This difference in performance was better correlated to degree of business ambidexterity in the tech transfer function, rather than with university reputation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100679"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143488642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling the impact of ICTs as a catalyst of technological innovation on well-being under gender inequality's moderating role","authors":"Cristina Boța-Avram ,&nbsp;Viorela Ligia Văidean ,&nbsp;Monica Violeta Achim ,&nbsp;Nawazish Mirza","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100680","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100680","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) represent a significant technological advancement that enhances communication, access to information, and socio-economic interactions. By analysing the impact of ICTs on well-being across nations, this study explores an essential aspect of technology innovation's role in improving individuals' overall quality of life—covering both subjective and objective well-being. This study aims to analyse the influence of ICTs on well-being while considering the moderating effect of gender inequality. The research uses panel data from 185 countries covering the years 2005 to 2021 to explore the relationship between ICTs and well-being concerning gender inequality, using both subjective (e.g., life satisfaction) and objective (e.g., prosperity) well-being indicators. The objective was to gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between ICTs and well-being, focusing on the moderating role of gender inequality. The findings suggest that there is a positive correlation between ICT impact and well-being, which is amplified as gender inequality decreases. These findings held consistent when using different measures of objective well-being and introducing new variables for comparison. The study offers valuable insights into the role of gender equality – an essential component of social innovation - in upholding the positive effects of ICTs on well-being, assessed from both subjective and objective perspectives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100680"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143488643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Embracing Complexity in Smart City Services: A Case of Waste Management","authors":"Rashmi Pavagada Subbanarasimha ,&nbsp;Vinay Reddy Venumuddala ,&nbsp;Amit Prakash ,&nbsp;Bidisha Chaudhuri","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100661","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100661","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Our study delves into understanding the bottom-up processes within a public service delivery system by studying the last-mile interactions between frontline workers, citizens, and other stakeholders. Specifically, we focus on these aspects in the context of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) system, and a proposed intervention under the Smart City Mission, in the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka. The paper aims to grasp the current functionality and structure of the SWM system, and the role of different actors and their interactions in sustaining it. We employ qualitative methods such as participant-observation-based ethnography, interviews, focus group discussions, and review of documents related to the intervention, to understand the inner workings of the system and the potential disruption from the intervention. We adopt a complex adaptive systems framework to analyze our findings and highlight a set of design requirements and principles that must be acknowledged and incorporated into the proposed intervention to ensure the resilience of the SWM system. We also present practical implications for Information System (IS) designers by recommending relevant design features for the Smart City Intervention (SCI), drawing upon the features of an existing digital public infrastructure whose architecture is underpinned by a similar set of design principles identified in our study. Additionally, we discuss pertinent policy implications in the context of effectively governing the SWM system alongside the intervention, building on the design implications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100661"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143480062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Strategic and organisational factors for advancing knowledge in intelligent automation","authors":"Mobashar Mubarik ,&nbsp;Saule Maciukaite-Zviniene ,&nbsp;Muhammad Faraz Mubarak ,&nbsp;Morteza Ghobakhloo ,&nbsp;Anna Pilkova","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100675","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100675","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the determinants of intelligent automation implementation within organisations and their implications for strategic value and technological adoption. Grounded in diffusion of innovation theory, this study examines how digital competencies, technology absorptive capacity, and strategic value influence the adoption of intelligent automation. Using a quantitative approach, the findings reveal that digital competencies do not directly impact intelligent automation implementation, but exert an indirect influence through technology absorptive capacity and strategic value. Technology absorptive capacity emerges as a critical enabler facilitating the assimilation and application of the external knowledge necessary for intelligent automation integration, whereas strategic value plays a significant role in aligning intelligent automation adoption with organisational goals. These results emphasise the importance of absorptive and strategic capacities in bridging the gap between digital readiness and intelligent automation. This study highlights that successful intelligent automation adoption requires a multifaceted approach that integrates technological, organisational, and strategic considerations. Although intelligent automation offers substantial potential to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness, its adoption remains resource-intensive, necessitating investments in digital capabilities, training, and stakeholder engagement. This research also underscores the need for a human-centric approach to address employee concerns and align intelligent automation with broader organisational strategies. This study contributes to the literature on digital transformation and automation by providing empirical evidence of the determinants of intelligent automation implementation and their interplay. These findings offer insights for managers, policymakers, and researchers and pave the way for more effective and sustainable adoption strategies for intelligent automation. Future research should explore additional factors that influence the adoption of intelligent automation across diverse sectors and organisational contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100675"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143464841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable knowledge integration: Enhancing green development resilience","authors":"Jingfeng Huang ,&nbsp;Bai Yang ,&nbsp;Bing Zhou ,&nbsp;Bing Ran","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100671","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100671","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The revised Environmental Protection law (NEPL), enacted in 2015, introduced stricter regulations to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. This study investigated the law's impact on enterprise green development resilience (EGDR) through a novel integration of institutional and resource-based theories. Employing the Vertical and Horizontal Slot-Drawing (VHSD) and entropy methods, we developed a comprehensive framework to systematically measure EGDR, capturing both dynamic and structural aspects of resilience. Our findings revealed that, from an institutional perspective, compliance with environmental laws enhances corporate legitimacy and fosters green development. Meanwhile, the resource-based view highlighted how NEPL improves EGDR by promoting green knowledge, stimulating green innovation, offering policy incentives, and easing financial constraints. Notably, the law's effectiveness varies across regions and technological contexts, underscoring significant heterogeneity. These findings uncovered previously unexplored mechanisms linking environmental law enforcement and enterprise resilience, providing actionable insights for policymakers to design more effective environmental strategies. This study contributes to sustainable development research by advancing the understanding of how regulatory frameworks shape green resilience, offering a new lens to examine the interplay between environmental governance and business sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100671"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143436589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of green finance in attaining environmental sustainability within a country's ESG performance","authors":"Aleksy Kwilinski ,&nbsp;Oleksii Lyulyov ,&nbsp;Tetyana Pimonenko","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100674","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100674","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The ongoing issues that follow climate change require the implementation of relevant strategies and instruments to accelerate countries’ efforts toward environmental sustainability. Thus, the pursuit of environmental sustainability has become a global imperative as countries increasingly adopt measures to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Moreover, an effective system of financial support is needed. This paper aims to assess the impact of green finance on the environmental dimension of ESG performance in European Union (EU) countries from 2008 to 2020. The study applies the following methods: (1) a spatial Durbin model to examine the relationship between green finance and environmental performance within the EU context and (2) entropy methods to assess the environmental dimension of ESG performance. The findings reveal that green finance initiatives play a significant role in driving positive environmental outcomes within a country's ESG performance. By channeling financial resources toward environmentally friendly projects and businesses, green finance facilitates the transition to a low-carbon and resource-efficient economy. It enables the implementation of renewable energy projects, energy efficiency improvements, sustainable infrastructure development, and ecosystem preservation efforts. These initiatives contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating climate change risks, conserving natural resources, and protecting biodiversity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100674"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143420764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intelligent policy framework: Natural resource conservation, knowledge and big data analytics","authors":"Nina Xiao,&nbsp;Xianhe Qu","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100662","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100662","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In today's context of escalating environmental pressure, traditional methods of natural resource conservation face numerous challenges. The use of big data analytics to support the formulation of environmental policies has become a crucial approach for enhancing the efficiency and scientific basis of these policies. To enhance the reliability of the results, this study employed two algorithms: Bayesian inference and a weighted Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm based on the grey relational analysis. Bayesian inference constructs a conditional probability network to model and analyze complex relationships in a multi-factor environment, allowing for dynamic updates of the influences of various factors and providing precise evaluations of natural resource protection policies. This approach integrates prior information and observational data to ensure the continuity and accuracy of predictions. The weighted SVM algorithm based on grey relational analysis improves the accuracy of the predictive model by identifying key factors within multi-dimensional data and assigning appropriate weights to different features to address the challenges posed by incomplete or noisy data. By combining these two methods, this study effectively handled complex data and interactions while enhancing prediction accuracy, thereby providing reliable data support and a scientific basis for policy formulation and adjustment. The study revealed that these methods not only effectively predict and assess the impact of policies, but also provide policymakers with real-time data support, enabling more precise decision-making. Although shortcomings remain in data processing and policy prediction accuracy, the methods proposed in this study offer new ideas and tools for addressing these issues.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100662"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143420765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"International hidden entrepreneurs: Concealed partnerships in new venture formation in an emerging markets context","authors":"Moayad Moharrak ,&nbsp;Faisal AlReshaid ,&nbsp;Kathleen Marshall Park ,&nbsp;Ahmad R. Alsaber","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100669","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100669","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the emergence of international hidden entrepreneurs (IHEs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through an institutional theory lens. An international hidden entrepreneur arises when local regulations impose high costs on an international entrepreneur operating as the legal head of an enterprise, therefore giving rise to a concealed partnership with a local entrepreneur to serve as the official managing director. The IHEs in our study typically originate from emerging market nations. Drawing on qualitative data from 44 participants, we examine the complexities of (1) mechanisms of IHE practices, (2) catalysts to the rise of IHEs, and (3) ethical and economic impacts of the presence of IHEs and their implications for the local economy. We establish the existence of IHEs as a still underexplored phenomenon and the advantages and disadvantages of the system in consonance with the cognitive, regulative, and normative pillars of institutional theory. Our findings reveal that IHEs arise as a response to stringent regulatory barriers, socio-cultural norms, and cognitive skill gaps. This study contributes to institutional theory by demonstrating how these pillars intersect in the Saudi context, offering novel insights into informal entrepreneurship and its challenges to Saudi Vision 2030.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100669"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143387112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Harnessing digital foundations and artificial intelligence synergies: Unraveling the role of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and strategic adaptability in organizational innovativeness","authors":"Yi Lin ,&nbsp;Zahid Yousaf ,&nbsp;Adriana Grigorescu ,&nbsp;Norina Popovici","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100670","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100670","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research investigated the relationships between digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and organizational innovativeness, presenting e-knowledge and big data analytics capability as mediators and strategic flexibility as a moderator. The study posited that digital platforms significantly foster the development of e-knowledge and that AI adoption is closely associated with enhancing big data analytics capability. Additionally, it examined the direct effects of e-knowledge on organizational innovativeness and the pivotal role of big data analytics capability in shaping organizational innovativeness; the mediating effects of e-knowledge on the relationship between digital platforms and organizational innovativeness as well as the mediating role of big data analytics in the association between AI adoption and organizational innovativeness; and strategic flexibility role in strengthening the connection between digital platforms and organizational innovativeness and its influence on the relationship between AI adoption and big data analytics capability. To collect data, a questionnaire comprising 550 items was distributed to respondents from educational institutions. A structural equation modeling approach was employed to analyze the collected data. By addressing these constructs, the study provided a comprehensive model for understanding how digital platforms and AI adoption can drive organizational innovativeness through strategic data management and information analytics capabilities. The findings offer significant insights and actionable recommendations for experts and practitioners seeking to enhance organizational creativity within the digital landscape.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100670"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143387217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transition towards circular economy: Exploiting open innovation for circular product development","authors":"Juan I. Dorrego-Viera ,&nbsp;Andrea Urbinati ,&nbsp;Valentina Lazzarotti","doi":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100668","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jik.2025.100668","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Product innovation is a relevant aspect to consider when transitioning towards a circular economy. However, product innovation encounters several barriers that must be overcome. This article explores how companies exploit open innovation practices to overcome barriers while developing circular products. To address this research gap, the study employs a multiple case-study approach of four companies in the manufacturing sector. Two of them operate in European industrialized regions, and other two operate in less developed regions of South America, emphasizing the need for context-specific approaches to circular economy implementation and circular product development. Our results show that, among other barriers, technical ones, including material quality concerns and a lack of skills, represent significant obstacles in both contexts. In addition, among the open innovation practices, the inbound ones, such as sourcing external knowledge and ideas, support companies to overcome these technical challenges, by leading to more innovative and higher-quality products, enhanced reputation, collaboration, and cost reduction. Consumer co-creation is especially crucial for stakeholder engagement and aligning practices with sustainability goals. Finally, collaboration with universities mostly benefits highly industrialized regions and is recommended for acquiring essential capabilities for successful circular product development. From a theoretical perspective, our study contributes to emphasize the relationships between circular economy and open innovation, as well as region-specific circular economy challenges. From a managerial perspective, we show how inbound open innovation practices can aid circular economy implementation, fostering external knowledge and innovation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":46792,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Innovation & Knowledge","volume":"10 2","pages":"Article 100668"},"PeriodicalIF":15.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143376503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}