Journal•ISSN: 1757-2223
International Journal of Innovation Science
Emerald Publishing Limited
About: International Journal of Innovation Science is an academic journal published by Emerald Publishing Limited. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Originality & Computer science. It has an ISSN identifier of 1757-2223. Over the lifetime, 448 publications have been published receiving 4571 citations. The journal is also known as: Innovation science.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an overview of what the international research community now understands about user-centered innovation and how it has been used in many fields, such as computing and communication.
Abstract: Almost 30 years ago, researchers began a systematic study of innovation by end users and user firms. At that time, the phenomenon was generally regarded as a minor oddity. Today, it is clear that user-centered innovation is a very powerful and general phenomenon. It is rapidly growing due to continuing advances in computing and communication technologies. It is becoming both an important rival to and an important feedstock for manufacturer-centered innovation in many fields. In this article, I provide an overview of what the international research community now understands about user-centered innovation.
299 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the effect of digital orientation and digital capability on digital innovation, and also the mediating effect on the link between organizational performance and digital orientation as well as digital capability.
Abstract: Despite the growing importance of digital innovation conceptualized as innovative digital solutions that enable digital transformation of businesses across industries, empirical study of factors related to digital innovation is still scant, creating a knowledge gap. To fill this gap, this paper aims to examine the effect of digital orientation and digital capability on digital innovation, and also the mediating effect of digital innovation on the link between organizational performance and digital orientation as well as digital capability.,This study tests a new conceptual framework using a survey data of 105 small to medium-sized IT firms in Malaysia and employing structural equation model (SEM) analysis from partial least square (PLS) approach.,The results show that digital orientation and digital capability have positive effect on digital innovation and also that digital innovation mediates the effect of technology orientation and digital capability on financial and non-financial performance.,The findings encourage the firms to take the opportunity of emerging digital technologies and digitalization trend in industries by being committed toward embracing new digital technologies and upgrading their digital capabilities to become innovation leaders and also to boost firms’ performance.,This study is one of the first studies that explain how emerging digital technologies can be leveraged to create innovative digital products and services and subsequently boost their business performance. It also fills the literature gaps related to driving factors of digital innovation and mediating role of digital innovation on the link between its driving factors and performance.
187 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a systematic review of construction innovation is presented, which synthesizes the conclusions of prior studies and shows the implementation of the proposed construction innovation in the context of construction.
Abstract: The construction industry has been recognized for its conservatism and lack of innovation. In order to improve the success rate of construction innovation, the implementation of innovations within the context of construction has been discussed and developed. Literature in this area focuses extensively on construction innovation, and yet does not contain a systematic review. This paper looks to fill this gap by providing a systematic review of construction innovation. The review synthesizes the conclusions and shows the implementation of construction innovation. Collaboration, culture, innovation process, and drivers are identified as critical factors to improve the performance of construction innovation. Finally, the limitations of prior studies in construction innovation are discussed and recommendations made for areas of future study.
88 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors developed a conceptual model of knowledge sharing and how knowledge sharing is linked to business performance, and explored from journals which are indexed (Scopus, Thomson Reuters and ProQuest).
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to develop a conceptual model of knowledge sharing and how knowledge sharing is linked to business performance. The study proposes basic dimensions of knowledge sharing which seem to be poorly defined in the past literature.,The studies were explored from journals which are indexed (Scopus, Thomson Reuters and ProQuest) and specialized in knowledge sharing and business performance. Majority of the papers were available in electronic format, so that papers could be easily explored using the key terms. Various search engines were used to explore the studies such as Google scholar, Emerald insight and ProQuest. Published theses, conference proceedings, working paper series and work in progress were excluded from the search. The review process included the studies from 1987 to 2017. During the review process, papers were explored on the basis of key word search, namely, “Knowledge sharing”, “Business performance” and “Industry type” to reduce interpretation bias.,Knowledge sharing is the significant predictor of business performance and industry type moderates the relationship between knowledge sharing and business performance. The relationship between knowledge sharing and business performance is important in both manufacturing and service organizations. Knowledge sharing dimensions proposed are elementary in nature and require further refinement and development.,The study was approached from a theoretical perspective and the model proposed can be empirically validated by identifying statements for each dimension. Future research should explore the following: As to what extent these dimensions reflect knowledge sharing? Are dimensions chosen carefully? Or do they emerge as a result of previous studies?,The model can be very helpful for managers and practitioners who want to study how knowledge sharing enhances business performance. Managers will be able to understand how industry-specific differences affect business performance through knowledge sharing.,Proposed conceptual model advances the theoretical base of knowledge sharing by suggesting dimensions based on comprehensive review of the literature. The study contributes to knowledge management and business performance literature.
75 citations
TL;DR: The authors found that both parents and children prefer to think of diapers as clothing, rather than as waste control bandages, as the company thought of them, and that both adults and children preferred to wear cloth diapers.
Abstract: Because of that it hired a design firm that proposed to go out and closely observe and interact with its customers – parents and other caregivers – and end users – children – to gather insights into diaper wearing that the company hadn’t yet discovered. That design firm discovered that both parents and children prefer to think of diapers as clothing – rather than as waste control bandages, as the company thought of them.
73 citations