Showing papers in "International Journal of Innovation in The Digital Economy in 2020"
TL;DR: Women entrepreneurshipﻷ can and should be guided by the values of fairness,clusiveness, andclusiveness.
Abstract: Women entrepreneurship can be the driving force to steer nations globally towards the achievement of economic and social development goals through job creation and poverty alleviation. However, financial literacy is an essential and intangible resource that is critical for growth, success, and sustained competitive advantage. Yet, lack of financial literacy is one of the key challenges affecting the business growth of women entrepreneurs. Hence, adopting a qualitative approach and data collected through the interview method from twenty-three women entrepreneurs selected through purposive sampling based on the criteria of an established business for five years with at least three employees, the study aimed at investigating the financial literacy imperative for the success of women entrepreneurship. Findings indicate that financial literacy greatly influences the success of women entrepreneurship and hence recommends group-based and focused training for women entrepreneurs through suitable programs to equip and enhance financial literacy among women entrepreneurs.
20 citations
TL;DR: The objective is through a model proposal to support for the change management that allows managing the processes and associated impacts of change.
Abstract: The digital economy shows a great potential of growth, in the scope of the individuals and in transactions between companies. The internet is the great driving force behind this transition. Therefore, the impacts of change have on the economic environment of organizations can only be balanced when implementing good practices and control mechanisms, considering the critical factors for the success of implementation of change using methodologies versus technology versus resources. The control of digital change focuses on the constant need to adapt methodologies in the most varied application scenarios, and in its control in a structured way, namely a simple way to succinct this concept, so it is possible to affirm that the digital economy correlates directly with the constant need for change. Therefore, the objective is through a model proposal to support for the change management that allows managing the processes and associated impacts.
13 citations
TL;DR: The technological developmentsﻵ describedﻴinﻷ termsﻹ descriptionsﻅ descriptions of the £1.3trn-worth of technologies developed over the past decade have been described.
Abstract: The technological developments described in terms of industrial revolutions or disruptive innovations have been shaping economic and social life in rural areas. The global trend towards urbanization presents a major challenge to rural communities. The aim of this article is to study how the peer-to-peer economy influences rural municipalities. On the one hand, in the literature, it is argued that sharing economy may improve accessibility, encourage mobility, attract investments and reduce urban bias. On the other hand, both academics and practitioners are aware of the disruptive effects of sharing economy on e.g., local real estate and labor markets. This qualitative study is based on empirical data from a municipality on the Lofoten Islands of Norway. The results demonstrate that Airbnb has some positive and some negative effects on rural development, but the magnitudes of these effects are modest. Of positive effects, the authors can mention increased local tourism, stimulation of conservation/restoration of traditional houses, and increased recreational mobility for rural residents. KEywoRDS Airbnb, Digital Technology, Income, Infrastructure, Rural Area, Sharing Economy, Tourism, Urbanisation
6 citations
TL;DR: This articleresents the results of a study on co-creation of a public service innovation agency and its effects on trust and legitimacy.
Abstract: This article presents the analysis of the usage of open data and social media in the co-creation of public service innovation. The article concludes that using open data and social media in co-creation of public service innovation is a promising approach but not yet fully implemented. It seems clear that the advances in digital technology may provide a bridge for bringing service providers and service users together. The benefits are clear. First, the more accurate and real-time data available, the more effective the service provision will be. Second, the more citizen participation, the more tailored services can be co-created. Third, the more transparent governance becomes, the more legitimate and accountable it becomes. Fourth, governmental legitimacy increases societal trust which supports knowledge sharing and spurs innovation. However, co-creation of public service innovations can be more complex, more unpredictable, and more political than what the rhetoric indicates.
5 citations
TL;DR: These definitions are expected to facilitate a consensus in the understanding and usage of these terms among academics and professionals and to examine how they differ from related and often-interchanged concepts.
Abstract: The terms collaboration and startup ecosystem have become key elements within the discourse pertaining to open innovation processes in big corporations and startups alike. Even though the practice as well as the academic use of such terms to describe these forms of collaboration with startup ecosystems has increased over the last five years, little research has been done to precisely define their meaning and characteristics within the context of open innovation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate these terms, as well as to examine how they differ from related and often-interchanged concepts. By means of a systematic literature review, these definitions are derived, and a foundation for theoretical knowledge is provided. These definitions are expected to facilitate a consensus in the understanding and usage of these terms among academics and professionals.
5 citations
TL;DR: The research on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and the alternate banking system, led by giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and its potential utility for the millions of migrants living in working around the globe are analyzed.
Abstract: This article analyzes the research on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and the alternate banking system, led by giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and its potential utility for the millions of migrants living in working around the globe, who send nearly half a trillion dollars through various formal and informal channels to family and friends in their home countries. While research on migrant remittances is well established and has been examined from many different lenses, including economic, political, financial, sociological and entrepreneurial, there are few studies to date that examine how the growing crypto-blockchain channel can impact remittance flows, as a lower cost alternative to MoneyGram and Western Union, which have high transaction costs, and also considering that many migrants do not have formal bank accounts, eliminating formal bank transfers, and also that many migrants hold a vulnerable legal status, and may avoid formal money transfer channels. This article is exploratory in nature and identifies the work that has been done to date on this topic, and identifies potential future research in the area.
5 citations
TL;DR: SMEs are considered considered considered as "considered" as an engine for growth, especially in the developing countries like Namibia.
Abstract: SMEs contribute to economic growth, employment and thereby reduce poverty. Hence, they are considered as an engine of growth, especially in the developing countries like Namibia. The other reason is they aid promotion of entrepreneurship, innovative activities enhance competition, productivity and economic growth. Adopting a qualitative approach, this study investigated the influence of innovation on SME performance and how enhancing innovation adoption will boost SMEs performance in the Khomas Region, Namibia. Primary data was collected through open and closed-ended questionnaire, distributed to 20 SME owners by means of purposive sampling method and content analysis done. Findings reflect that innovation is an important element of every organization as it had major influence on performance. Besides, innovative enterprises showed better growth. The recommendations include that the Government of Namibia consider strong financial and mentor-ship support through strategic measures, like business incubators so as to augment and sustain SMEs positive performance. KEywoRDS Adopt, Enhancement, Enterprise, Growth, Market, Opportunity, Sustainability
5 citations
TL;DR: This paper presents a literature review on blockchain technology, its current usage trends, and its governance, and presents a roadmap for incorporating BC in the public sector at increased scale.
Abstract: Blockchain (BC) provides an encrypted echo system to the users where they can securely mark their transactional entries in a distributed ledger. The ledger comprises of distributed and shared network of nodes that validate the authenticity of each transaction and keeps its authentic record for perusal. Keeping view of the enormous potential of this technology, numerous public and private entities are embarking the bandwagon of blockchain and integrating this technology for ensuring a transitioning in their digital finance operations. Apart from the financial realm, healthcare, agriculture, and education sectors are also benefiting from the security and reliability of BC. Incorporation of BC in the public sector at increased scale requires a review of existing governance and legislative structures and a recalibration of regulatory regimes. This paper presents a literature review on blockchain technology, its current usage trends, and its governance.
5 citations
TL;DR: A new LMS model for Jordanian context is presented called JLMS, which is used to identify important factors that could or do affect the acceptance of using an LMS at Jordanian universities.
Abstract: Learning management systems (LMS's) are a necessary tool and well suited as earning tools and activities in higher education. However, each institute has a different LMS tool that allows to users (management, instructors and students) to use it for a daily activity. This article investigates the main factors for the acceptance of LMS at Jordanian universities. Is also presents a new LMS model for Jordanian context called Learning Management System Model (JLMS). This approach is used to identify important factors that could or do affect the acceptance of using an LMS at Jordanian universities.
4 citations
TL;DR: Investigation of the contribution of investments and innovation to Albania’s development aims to investigate the strong relationship between investment and innovation.
Abstract: Enterprise investments and innovation are the key requirements for a country’s development. Albania as a developing country with 27 years’ experience of an open economy, has shown significant efforts in improving its market structure and enterprise development through the investment in different economic sectors and sustaining innovation. This article aims to investigate the contribution of investments and innovation on entrepreneurial performance in Albania for the period 2000 to 2014. Multiple regression analysis is applied to test this relationship. Secondary data collected from the Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) and General Directorate of Trademarks & Patents (GDTP) reports are used as an investigation tool in the study. The results of the study show that there exists a very strong relationship between investment, innovation and entrepreneurial performance for this period in Albania. KEywoRDS Albania, Correlation, Enterprise Performance, Innovation, Investments
3 citations
TL;DR: The article discusses the readiness of the Nigerian economy in adopting digital economy which involves broadband coverage, data protection, and interoperability of digital platforms and the implications for the regulator within the context of having a digital economy.
Abstract: The digital economy is growing rapidly across the world, albeit at an uneven pace that transcends different countries. In most countries, however, the digital economy is constantly evolving. This article seeks to explore the possible role of the telecoms regulator within the context of a digital economy in Nigeria. The article starts by providing an overview of digital economy by defining this concept as well as its components. Furthermore, the article provides some examples of emerging technologies, which appears to propel the digital economy and some inherent challenges. The article then discusses the readiness of the Nigerian economy in adopting digital economy which involves broadband coverage, data protection, and interoperability of digital platforms. Finally, the implications for the regulator within the context of having a digital economy is considered and practical recommendations provided.
TL;DR: Business-IT Alignment (BITA) remains a challenging endeavour for many organisations despite the continuous attention it garnered among researchers and practitioners.
Abstract: Business-IT Alignment (BITA) remains a challenging endeavour for many organisations despite the continuous attention it garnered among researchers and practitioners. The literature provides a list ...
TL;DR: A number of thirty barriers in BITA that includes six new barriers inBITA at operational, tactical and strategic level are found.
Abstract: Business-IT alignment (BITA) continues to be a top management concern for the last ten years. Moreover, organizations mangers are still looking to understand the barriers between the status of alig ...
TL;DR: Thisarticle isﻷ enhancement-of-the-day-to-day operations of the Avatar-Based Innovation Tools, CGMY Process, Globalization Era, Levy Processes, Modelling, Sharing Knowledge, Variance Gamma Process R Language
Abstract: This article is the Enhancement of the Mkrttchian and Vertakova article “Digital Sharing Economy” published in the International Journal of Innovation in Digital Economy (IJIDE, Volume 10, issue 2) and the chapter “Avatar-Based Innovation Tools for Managerial Perspectives on Digital Sharing Economy” in the book “Avatar-Based Models, Tools, and Innovation in the Digital Economy,” focused on an entirely new area relevant to the scope of IJIDE. The article discusses the capabilities of the R language for modeling Levy processes - processes that currently closely correspond to the nature of the evolution of stock price movements. The efficient algorithm of the CGMY process simulation as a difference of the tempered stable independent Levy is processed and programmed at R language. The efficient algorithm of variance gamma process simulation using variance gamma random variables is processed and programmed at R language, as Modelling in the Digital Globalization Era.
TL;DR: Japan is pioneering the widespread introduction of robotics into many areas of society to compensate for the population fall and to become a global leader in artificial intelligence alongside the United States and China.
Abstract: Japan is experiencing a large population decline. The current population of 127 million will, at current estimates, drop by one-third to 88 million by 2065. At the same time, the population is ageing greatly with 28% aged 65 or over, a world record. Japan is pioneering the widespread introduction of robotics into many areas of society to compensate for the population fall. It aims to replace humans in many sectors like manufacturing and food processing. It also plans to introduce service robots that work closely with human beings in settings like care homes and hospitals. It is the largest such program of its kind globally. The ultimate success of this program depends on creating truly autonomous robots and will require Japan to become a global leader in artificial intelligence alongside the United States and China.
TL;DR: The study aimed to get in-depth knowledge of barriers in BITA by identifying and analyzing factors that in turn affect business-IT alignment.
Abstract: The social dimension of alignment plays an important role in business-IT alignment (BITA). The study aimed to get in-depth knowledge of barriers in BITA by identifying and analyzing factors that in ...
TL;DR: The research shows that information of high information quality (IQ) reduces the level of task complexity, and influences—as well as is influenced by—situation awareness.
Abstract: Performing tasks under task complexity (TC), for example, during the management of a crisis, can be challenging. One relevant research stream has so far dealt with modelling task complexity while another research stream has established the importance of situation awareness (SA) during crisis management. This study takes into consideration these two research streams and builds a model on how SA is achieved under task complexity. The research shows that information of high information quality (IQ) reduces the level of task complexity, and influences—as well as is influenced by—situation awareness. The practice of collecting and disseminating relevant and timely information as a critical resource in improving SA should be carried out continuously. This continuous process can be improved by using information technologies as automating tools. Moreover, the study shows how shared mental models can improve SA under task complexity. A case study approach, based on qualitative data focusing on theory building, is applied. Unit of analysis is a Norwegian hospital.
TL;DR: The research has resulted in a new method which proposed ten steps to perform project follow-up and identified and suggested other methods that can be used to complement the designed method.
Abstract: Results-based management (RBM) has become the choice of many governmental and non-governmental organisations, and not-for-profit agencies engaged in development projects. Despite its widespread ado ...
TL;DR: A new model for selecting the scripts of Taiwanese dramas based on the production manager's perceptions is developed, indicating that important criteria are characteristics of the story, the subject matter of the script, the meaning of the words, and the scriptwriter.
Abstract: The script of a drama is key to achieving an outstanding performance. This study develops a new model for selecting the scripts of Taiwanese dramas based on the production manager's perceptions. First, the proposed model adopts the modified delphi method to determine suitable evaluative criteria for the scripts of contemporary Taiwanese dramas. Next, the model applies the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to determine the relative weights of evaluative criteria, thereafter rating the alternatives and selecting the best script. Additionally, a Taiwanese company is used how the scripts of Taiwanese dramas can be selected using this model. The results indicate that important criteria, in order of important, are characteristics of the story, the subject matter of the script, the meaning of the words, and the scriptwriter. The proposed model helps companies to effectively select the scripts of Taiwanese dramas, making it highly applicable for academia and commerce.