A Relationship between Innovation Capability and Performance: Differences in Firm Development Stages

The small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial part in county’s economic growth and a key contributor in country’s GDP. In Pakistan SMEs hold about 90 percent of the total businesses. The performance of SMEs depends upon many factors. The main aim for the research is to examine the relationship between Innovation Capability, Absorptive Capacity and Performance of SMEs in Pakistan. This conceptual paper also extends to the vague revelation on Business Strategy in which act as a moderator between Innovation Capability, Absorptive Capacity and SMEs Performance. Conclusively, this study proposes a new research directions and hypotheses development to examine the relationship among the variables in Pakistan’s SMEs context.

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MODERN EQUIPMENT FOR DETERMINING TRACTOR-SPEED PROPERTIES OF THE VEHICLE: CHARACTERISTICS’ ANALYSIS IN LABORATORY CONDITIONS

The Russian Automobile and Highway Industry Journal ◽

10.26518/2071-7296-2019-3-276-289 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 276-289

Author(s):

N. V. Savenkov ◽

V. V. Ponyakin ◽

S. A. Chekulaev ◽

V. V. Butenko

Keyword(s):

Environmental Performance ◽

Operating Conditions ◽

Special Role ◽

Development Stages ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Force Transfer ◽

Characteristics Analysis ◽

And Performance ◽

Loading Devices ◽

Structural Solutions

Introduction. At present, stands with running drums are widely used for various types of tests. Power stands play a special role. Such stands take the mechanical power from the driving wheels of the car. This simulates the process of movement of the vehicle under operating conditions. Such equipment has various designs, principles of operation and performance. It is also used in tests that are different by purpose, development stages and types: research, control, certification, etc. Therefore, it is necessary in order to determine the traction-speed, fuel-efficient and environmental performance characteristics.Materials and methods. The paper provides the overview of the power stands with running drums, which are widespread on the domestic market. The authors carried out the analysis of the main structural solutions: schemes of force transfer between the wheel and the drum; types of loading devices; transmission layout schemes and features of the control and measuring complex. The authors also considered corresponding advantages and disadvantages, recommended spheres of application, demonstrated parameters and characteristics of the units’ workflow, presented components and equipment.Discussion and conclusions. The authors critically evaluate existing models of stands with running drums. Such information is useful for choosing serial models of stands and for developing technical tasks for designing or upgrading the equipment.

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Self-regulated learning as a predictor of mathematics and reading performance: A picture of students in Grades 5 to 8

Australian Journal of Education ◽

10.1177/0004944119830153 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 63 (1) ◽

pp. 74-97 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Susan-Marie Harding ◽

Narelle English ◽

Nives Nibali ◽

Patrick Griffin ◽

Lorraine Graham ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reading Comprehension ◽

Reading Performance ◽

Learning Skills ◽

Self Regulated Learning ◽

Performance Differences ◽

Age Related ◽

Regulated Learning ◽

And Performance ◽

The Impact ◽

Learning And Performance

Students who can regulate their own learning are proposed to gain the most out of education, yet research into the impact of self-regulated learning skills on performance shows mixed results. This study supports the link between self-regulated learning and performance, while providing evidence of grade- or age-related differences. Australian students from Grades 5 to 8 completed mathematics or reading comprehension assessments and self-regulated learning questionnaires, with each response ranked on a hierarchy of quality. All assessments were psychometrically analysed and validated. In each cohort and overall, higher performing students reported higher levels of self-regulated learning. Still, age-related differences outweighed performance differences, resulting in significantly lower reported usage of self-regulated learning skills in Grade 7 students compared to those in Grades 5, 6 and 8. These findings suggest that either age or school organisational differences mediate students’ self-regulated learning, counteracting ability-related associations.

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How the creative mindset affects entrepreneurial success in the tourism sector: the mediating role of innovation capability

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management ◽

10.1108/ijchm-06-2021-0695 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Natthawut Yodchai ◽

Pham Thi Minh Ly ◽

Lobel Trong Thuy Tran

Keyword(s):

Tourism Industry ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Entrepreneurial Success ◽

Content Type ◽

Analytical Technique ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Business Goals ◽

Tourism Sector ◽

And Performance

Purpose This study aims to adopt implicit theory (IPT) to develop a creative mindset model and drive entrepreneurial success through innovation capability (IC). Design/methodology/approach Expert interviews were conducted using a questionnaire protocol. This study investigated the effect of the creative mindset on entrepreneurial success through IC, using a partial least squares analytical technique and by interviewing 176 Thai business owners. Findings The creative mindset drove entrepreneurial success through IC. Entrepreneurs possessing a growth mindset reflected and drove success directly or through IC. Although, those with a strong, fixed mindset did not significantly affect entrepreneurial success, they could drive success through IC. Research limitations/implications This study provides further insight into the probable causation of how the creative mindset and IC affect tourism entrepreneurs’ success. Accordingly, this study contributes a framework to help entrepreneurs’ creativity and performance in achieving their business goals. Originality/value Drawing from IPT, this study empirically tests and substantiates the mediating role of IC in the relationship between the creative mindset and entrepreneurial success in the tourism industry. This study can help entrepreneurs increase their managerial effectiveness.

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Development of Learning Media Based on VideoScribe to Improve Writing Skill for Descriptive Text of English Language Study

JETL (Journal Of Education Teaching and Learning) ◽

10.26737/jetl.v3i2.746 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 187 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Novita Aryuntini ◽

Indri Astuti ◽

Yohanes Gatot Sutapa Yuliana

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

English Language ◽

Development Model ◽

Performance Tests ◽

Development Research ◽

Instructional Media ◽

Development Stages ◽

Before And After ◽

And Performance ◽

Initial Research

This study generally aims to develop VideoScribe-based learning media to improve the ability in writing descriptive text in English subjects. The development model used in this study is a combination of Borg and Gall development research steps, and the design of 4D-Thiagarajan learning model includes initial research and information gathering, planning stages, design stages, development stages, revision, and final product stages. The techniques of data collection in this study were carried out through indirect communications and test. Data collection tools used was questionnaires, observation’s sheet, and performance tests. The results showed that the design of instructional media development in this study consisted of (1) The design of the development of learning media was conducted using the modified models Borg and Gall and 4D Thiagarajan. (2) The application of VideoScribe-based learning media through activity as follows a) preparation, b) introduction, d) Evaluation, e) closing. (3) After applying VideoScribe-based learning media to improve students’ ability on writing Descriptive Text in English subjects and conducted pretest and posttest, it can be concluded that there is an increase in students' ability in writing Descriptive Text before and after the use of learning media.

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Determinants Factors of Crafters Performance of SME’s at Tapis, Province of Lampung

WIDYAKALA JOURNAL ◽

10.36262/widyakala.v8i1.409 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 10

Author(s):

Mieke Rahayu ◽

Betty Magdalena

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Organizational Characteristics ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Work Culture ◽

Innovation Capability ◽

Managerial Ability ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Verification Methods ◽

And Performance ◽

Positive Effect

This study aims to analyze and prove empirically the influence of managerial ability, work culture, organizational characteristics both partially and simultaneously on the innovation capability and performance of crafters at Tapis SMEs in Lampung Province. The research methods in this research are descriptive and verification methods. The population was 1,302 Tapis crafter in Lampung Province and a sample of 305 and as owner crafters as respondents, with questionnaires as data collection techniques, and data analysis technique was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), using Lisrel 8.70. The results showed that partially or simultaneously, managerial ability, work culture, and organizational characteristics had a positive and significant influence on the capability of innovation. The results of this study also showed a positive effect of managerial ability, work culture, and innovation capabilities on the performance of crafters at Tapis SMEs in Lampung Province. Innovation capability can act as an intervening variable that strengthens the influence of managerial ability, organizational culture, and organizational characteristics on the performance of crafters the most dominant work culture influences the performance of craftsmen is 0.356.

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