scholarly journals How to foster innovation in SMEs: evidence of the effectiveness of a project-based technology transfer approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederic Hilkenmeier ◽  
Christian Fechtelpeter ◽  
Julian Decius
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Future Technology ◽  
Lifecycle Model ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Cluster Environment ◽  
The Right

AbstractOne of the main challenges in technology transfer is to actively involve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—which are most in need of and benefit the most from collaborative Research and Development (R&D) programs. This study presents a large-scale collaboration program which focuses on project-based technology transfer in SMEs with little to no prior experience in collaborative research projects. The core of this collaboration program is the temporary secondment of scientists from a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) into an SME to jointly work on a practical project objective—which is directly tailored to the demands of the SME. To evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in overcoming barriers related to finding the right collaboration partner, limited resources, and limited absorptive capabilities, we adopt the R&D Lifecycle Model as a theoretical framework. Our findings, using self-reported and objective data from 106 different projects in a structural equation model, highlight that most SMEs in the considered cluster environment not only successfully mastered a challenging topic in the context of industry 4.0 that immediately benefits the organization, but also engaged in new R&D projects to strengthen their scientific and technical human capital in the long term. Moreover, consistent with previous literature, we found that trust is the main driver within the R&D Lifecycle Model both in building capabilities and economic growth. Based on these insights, we consider a long and close secondment of scientists to SMEs as key for collaboration projects and discuss implications for research and future technology transfer approaches.

The Cortical Organization of Writing Sequence: Evidence From Observing Chinese Characters in Motion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaoqi Zhang ◽  
Qiming Yuan ◽  
Zeping Liu ◽  
Man Zhang ◽  
Junjie Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Chinese Character ◽  
Inferior Frontal Gyrus ◽  
Hierarchical Control ◽  
Brain Regions ◽  
Brain Network ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Chinese Characters ◽  
General Motor ◽  
The Right

Abstract Writing sequences play an important role in handwriting of Chinese characters. However, little is known regarding the integral brain patterns and network mechanisms of processing Chinese character writing sequences. The present study decoded brain patterns during observing Chinese characters in motion by using multi-voxel pattern analysis (MVPA), meta-analytic decoding analysis, and extended unified structural equation model (euSEM). We found that perception of Chinese character writing sequence recruited brain regions not only for general motor schema processing, i.e., the right inferior frontal gyrus, shifting and inhibition functions, i.e., the right postcentral gyrus and bilateral pre-SMA/dACC, but also for sensorimotor functions specific for writing sequences. More importantly, these brain regions formed a cooperatively top-down brain network where information was transmitted from brain regions for general motor schema processing to those specific for writing sequences. These findings not only shed light on the neural mechanisms of Chinese character writing sequences, but also extend the hierarchical control model on motor schema processing.

scholarly journals Combined Forces: Thinking and/or Feeling? How News Consumption Affects Anti-Muslim Attitudes through Perceptions and Emotions about the Economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 326-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Jacobs ◽  
Mark Boukes ◽  
Rens Vliegenthart
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Conflict Theory ◽  
News Consumption ◽  
Group Conflict Theory ◽  
News Outlet

This study develops a model that contributes to our understanding of the complex relationship between economic motivations and anti-Muslim attitudes by analyzing the underexplored role of news consumption. Using a large-scale Dutch panel dataset ( n = 2694), we test a structural equation model theoretically grounded in group conflict theory, in which the relationship between news consumption and anti-Muslim attitudes is mediated by perceptions and emotions about the economy. Findings offer sound empirical support for the hypothesized model: news consumption increases pessimistic economic perceptions and negative emotions about the economy, which in turn strengthens anti-Muslim attitudes. The mechanism, however, largely depends on the type of news outlet and genre: watching television seems more decisive than reading newspapers; moreover, especially exposure to soft and popular news formats plays a dominant role.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERDAYAAN ZAKAT DALAM MENINGKATKAN MODAL MANUSIA DAN KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT MISKIN

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
Maimun Sholeh
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Probability Sampling ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Right ◽  
Model Approach

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Modal manusia dan pemberdayaan terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat miskin khususnya masyarakat miskin yang diberdayakan oleh lembaga zakat  sehingga bisa dibuat strategi  yang tepat untuk meningkatkan kesehteraan mereka. Penelitian ini merupakan studi eksplanatori dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan SEM (Structural Equation Model). Anggota sampel ditentukan dengan metode non-probability sampling khususnya dengan purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan secara cross section dianalisis secara kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa baik modal manusia maupun pemberdayaan berpengaruh terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat miskin khususnya masyarakat penerima pemberdayaan zakat. Abstract: This study aims to determine the effect of human capital and empowerment on the welfare of the poor, especially the poor, who are empowered by zakat institutions so that the right strategy can be made to improve their health. This research is a descriptive study conducted using the SEM (Structural Equation Model) approach. The sample members are determined by the non-probability sampling method, especially by purposive sampling. Data were collected by cross-section and analyzed quantitatively. The results showed that both human capital and empowerment affected the welfare of the poor, especially those who received zakat empowerment.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF MARKETING MIX, PERCEIVED RISK, AND SATISFACTION ON WORD OF MOUTH IN XYZ CLINIC

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Saka Haditya Murpraptomo ◽  
Lilik Noor Yuliati ◽  
Bagus Sartono
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Marketing Mix ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Right ◽  
Positive Effect

The increasing need for health services, peoples who lived in the Pekayon, Bekasi City were given the opportunity to choose the right clinic. Word of mouth is a marketing technique that can be used by clinics. This study aims to analyze the effects of the marketing mix, perceived risk, and satisfaction on word of mouth at XYZ clinic. The research is a descriptive method with a survey using questionnaires and 200 respondents as the sample. Furthermore, the data analysis technique is descriptive with SPSS16.0 software and Structural Equation Model (SEM) with LISREL 8.70. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the marketing mix has a positive effect on perceived risk, marketing mix has a positive effect on satisfaction, perceived risk has a negative effect on satisfaction, marketing mix has a positive effect on word of mouth, perceived risk has a negative effect on word of mouth, and satisfaction has a positive effect on word of mouth. Referring to these conclusions, it can be confirmed that the clinical management of doctor XYZ needs to improve employee services, convenience the patient that this clinic has expert doctors, and utilizing the use of social media as a marketing strategy.

scholarly journals Improvement Strategy of Employee Performance PT. Perkebunan Nusantara V

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hendrasyah Putra ◽  
Syamsul Maarif
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Performance Monitoring ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Improvement Strategy ◽  
Recruitment And Selection ◽  
The Right

PT. Perkebunan Nusantara V is one of the companies engaged in oil palm plantations. During the 2011-2017 period PTPN V carried out the recruitment and selection process with a span of 2 years. New employees from the results of recruitment, selection and placement are required to always improve performance. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of recruitment on performance, the effect of selection on performance, the effect of placement on performance, the effect of recruitment on selection, and the influence of selection on placement, as well as strategies to improve employee performance in PTPN V. This study uses Structural Equation Model Partial Least Squares (PLS-PLS) and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to test the hypothesis. The sample of this study is 90 employees. The results of this study show that recruitment has no effect on performance, selection has a significant effect on employee performance, placement has a significant effect on employee performance, recruitment has a significant effect on selection and selection has a significant effect on placement. Then the results of the formulation of the right strategy is to improve employee welfare, development of performance and competency based HRM, improve the recruitment system according to needs and improve performance monitoring and evaluation.

scholarly journals Impact of moral sensitivity on moral distress among psychiatric nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1473-1483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kayoko Ohnishi ◽  
Kazuyo Kitaoka ◽  
Jun Nakahara ◽  
Maritta Välimäki ◽  
Raija Kontio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moral Distress ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Psychiatric Nurses ◽  
Moral Sensitivity ◽  
Ethical Problems ◽  
The Right ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
The Impact

Background: Moral distress occurs when one knows the right thing to do, but institutional constraints make it nearly impossible to pursue the right course of action. Moral distress was found to cause negative feelings, burnout, and/or resignation. Not only external factors such as lack of staff but also internal ones affect moral distress. Moral sensitivity, which is thought of as an advantage of nurses, could effect moral distress, as nurses being unaware of existing ethical problems must feel little distress. Objectives: To examine the impact of moral sensitivity on moral distress among psychiatric nurses, and affirm the hypothesis that nurses with higher moral sensitivity will suffer moral distress more than nurses with less moral sensitivity in two different samples. Ethical consideration: The study obtained ethical approval from the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine at Mie University (# 1111, 20.4.2010), and by the Turku University Ethics Board (29.5.2012). Permissions to undertake the study was obtained from the in two hospital districts and in one city (§ 48/4.10.2012, § 63/4.9.2012, 51/2012 27.8.2012). Informed consent was not formally obtained, because the questionnaire was anonymously reported by the participants who volunteered to answer. The participants responded voluntarily and anonymously. Methods: An anonymous questionnaire containing the Revised Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire and the Moral Distress Scale for Psychiatric nurses was conducted to 997 nurses in 12 hospitals in Japan, and 974 nurses in 10 hospitals in Finland after obtaining of approval by research ethics committees. Data were analyzed using a multi-group structural equation model analysis. Findings: A set of analyses imply that the association of moral sensitivity with moral distress is significant and similar between Japan and Finland, whereas the factor structures of moral sensitivity and moral distress may be partially different. Discussion: The result of this study may indicate that nurses with high moral sensitivity can sense and identify moral problems, but not resolve them. Therefore, supporting nurses to solve ethical problems, not benumbing them, can be important for better nursing care and prevention of nurses’ resignation. Conclusion: Moral sensitivity and moral distress were positively correlated among psychiatric nurses in both Japan and Finland, although the participating nurses from the two countries were different in qualification, age, and cultural background. Nurses with high moral sensitivity suffer from moral distress.

scholarly journals Sex-Specific Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Left Ventricular Systolic Function and Prognosis in Heart Failure

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soongu Kwak ◽  
In-Chang Hwang ◽  
Jin Joo Park ◽  
Jae-Hyeong Park ◽  
Jun-Bean Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Systolic Function ◽  
Global Longitudinal Strain ◽  
Left Ventricular Systolic Function ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Main Driver

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) aggravates the clinical features and outcomes of heart failure (HF). However, the sex-specific cardiovascular consequence of DM in HF patients remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the sex differences in associations of DM with echocardiographic phenotypes and clinical outcomes of HF.Methods: We studied 4,180 patients admitted for acute HF between 2009 and 2016 (median follow-up, 31.7 months), whose left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV-GLS) data were available. Patients were compared by sex and DM. Structural equation model (SEM) analysis was performed to evaluate the moderating effects of two causal paths, via ischemic heart disease (IHD) and LV-GLS, linking DM with mortality by sex. Results: Among 1,431 patients with HF and DM (34.2%), women had more preserved LV systolic function, whereas men had more ischemic etiology. Compared to non-diabetic women, diabetic women had lower LV-GLS (11.3% versus 10.1%, p<0.001), but the difference was attenuated within men (9.7% versus 9.2%, p=0.014). In Cox analyses, DM was an independent predictor for higher mortality in both women and men, with a statistically insignificant but higher relative risk in women than men (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 1.35, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.15-1.59 for women versus HR 1.24, 95% CI 1.07-1.44 for men, p for interaction=0.669). Restricted cubic spline curves showed that LV-GLS consistently declined, and mortality increased in women as hyperglycemia became more severe, but these trends were not evident in men. In SEM analysis, the main driver from DM to mortality differed by sex; men had a stronger effect via IHD than LV-GLS, whereas effect mediating LV-GLS was the only predominant path in women.Conclusions: DM increases the mortality risk in HF irrespective of sex. However, the main driver leading to mortality differed by sex, suggesting the importance of sex-specific strategies for HF management.

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