Social Capital in the Creation of 4th Industrial Revolution Perception: Multi-group Analysis Between People with and Without Disabilities

Purpose This study aims to investigate the impacts of geographical proximity on social capital development through the inter-relationship between three social capital dimensions (structural, relational and cognitive dimension) and the knowledge sharing between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The authors empirically test a main hypothesis that the mechanism of social capital development that subsequently results in tacit knowledge sharing is different for SME buyer-supplier partners across their different geographical distances. Design/methodology/approach Multiple-group analysis in structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted to test the research hypotheses using data collected from approximately 200 SMEs in Thailand’s food industry. Findings At a great geographical distance, the structural dimension impacts the cognitive dimension only in an indirect way through a relational dimension, which subsequently leads to knowledge sharing between SME buyer-supplier partners. At close geographical proximity, while the indirect impact of structural dimension on cognitive dimension through a relational dimension is still presented as it is in a great geographical distance, structural dimension has a positive and direct impact on the cognitive dimension as a complementary way to jointly reinforce knowledge sharing between SME partners. Among distant SME partners, the relational dimension shows a stronger impact on the cognitive dimension. In contrast, the direct influence of structural, relational and cognitive dimensions on knowledge sharing is identical, regardless of geographical distance. Practical implications The managers of SMEs can design their network-building approach in such a way that different location partners can enhance knowledge sharing. Policymakers could consider these results as a guideline when imposing SME development policies and geographical cluster policies in emerging economies. Originality/value This study provides empirical evidence that demonstrates how geographical proximity between SME partners in an emerging economy influences their social proximity through the lens of social capital development mechanism and thus leads to knowledge sharing between them.

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Transforming Academic Library Services for At-risk Students in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Literature Review

Mousaion ◽

10.25159/2663-659x/8789 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Vicki Lawal

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Social Capital ◽

Literature Review ◽

Industrial Revolution ◽

Academic Library ◽

At Risk Students ◽

Social Capital Theory ◽

Library Services ◽

Capital Theory ◽

Fourth Industrial Revolution

This paper examines academic library services to at-risk students in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It aims to explore theoretical approaches that can direct more targeted support and service models as an intervention for students who are at risk of failure. The paper specifically analyses Nan Lin’s concept of social capital theory with its particular emphasis on social network analysis. The study which directed this paper, employed a conceptual analysis as a methodology by which the literature review was used as a basis for analysing the research questions of the paper. Outcomes from the analysis indicate that Lin’s concept of social capital theory has the potential to provide a method for measuring social capital that can be assessed against information seeking outcomes. Recommendations suggest the importance of the theory as a methodological tool for investigating relationships between individuals and their social contexts, which could also be adopted by academic libraries in higher education to enhance students’ learning outcomes and educational experience in the 4IR.

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The Role of Social Capital in the Creation of Rural Production Associations: A Case Study of the Karkheh Dam Watershed Basin

Critique Critical Middle Eastern Studies ◽

10.1080/10669920600997183 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 295-315 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mostafa Azkia ◽

Seyed Ahmad Firouzabadi

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

The Creation ◽

Rural Production

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Entrepreneurs’ network evolution – the relevance of cognitive social capital

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research ◽

10.1108/ijebr-09-2013-0147 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 197-223 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Sara Jonsson

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Private Information ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Network Evolution ◽

Fashion Industry ◽

Cognitive Dimension ◽

Content Type ◽

Start Up ◽

The Creation ◽

Cognitive Social Capital

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate entrepreneurs’ network evolution in the start-up phase. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the case studies of six fashion start-up firms, this study uses a three-dimensional perspective on social capital (structural, relational, cognitive) to investigate entrepreneurs’ network evolution (i.e. initiation of new relationships) in the start-up phase so as to acquire resources and support for firms’ goals. The study focuses particularly on the understudied cognitive dimension of social capital. The fashion industry provides a relevant research setting because it is characterised by changes in demand, which generate opportunities for entrepreneurship. Findings – The findings show that the display of cognitive attributes is important for the creation of structural social capital (the establishment of new relationships). The findings also indicate that relationships initiated based on the cognitive dimension have a high probability of developing into embedded relationships, thereby becoming high in the relational dimension and providing access to private information containing referrals to other actors. Thus, these relationships also promote the continued development of the structural dimension. Originality/value – The findings imply that the entrepreneurs’ sets of cognitive attributes constitute an important asset in the creation of social capital. They also point to the importance of signalling these values to potential resource holders. Relationships initiated through the display of cognitive attributes can provide resources without requiring immediate economic remuneration.

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A Study on the Creation of Social Capital Through the Use of Public Libraries

Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science ◽

10.14699/kbiblia.2016.27.2.029 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 29-50

Author(s):

Seungmin Lee

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Public Libraries ◽

The Creation

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Historical, Socio-cultural and International Political Preconditions for the Emergence and Formation of the Australian Union

Problems of World History ◽

10.46869/2707-6776-2020-12-4 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 68-90

Author(s):

I. Vietrynskyi

Keyword(s):

Industrial Revolution ◽

Political Processes ◽

Early Stages ◽

South Wales ◽

Australian Continent ◽

Colonial Empire ◽

The Status ◽

The Creation ◽

British Colonies

The article examines the prerequisites for the creation and early stages of development of the Commonwealth of Australia from the founding of the first European colonies prior to the legal formalization of the federation. Also mentioned are the variability of approaches to the development of Australia’s historiography, in particular from the positions of classical English and modern Australian views. Also, the early stages of the development of the continent that preceded the discovery of Australia by Europeans are considered. It analyzes the wide context of geopolitical processes in Europe in the era of imperialism (XVI-XIX centuries), as well as the circumstances of the formation of large colonial empires. In particular, features of the status, place and role of England in the international political processes of the XVIІ and XVIII centuries are shown, and the stages of the formation of the British colonial empire are also considered. The complex of internal socio-economic as well as foreign policy prerequisites for the beginning of the colonization of Australia by Great Britain is analyzed, in particular the attention paid to the consequences of the British Industrial Revolution XVIII. The stages of formation of the British colonies in Australia, as well as the development of the mainland from the establishment of the first settlement - New South Wales until full control of the continent are investigated. The characteristics of the economic, social, political, demographic and other aspects of the development of Australian colonies are analyzed. The article discusses the evolution of trade and administrative relations between individual colonies, as well as the stages of preparation for the creation of a federation, which was called the Commonwealth of Australia and changed the country's colonial position to the dominion status in the British Empire. Particular attention is paid to the international political processes that accompanied the development of the Australian continent, as well as the role of colonial administrations in regional geopolitical processes, in particular the colonization of New Guinea.

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