scholarly journals Analysis of scientific production on Technological Innovation in Tourism

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-33
Author(s):  
Célia Rafael ◽  
Ana Luísa Pires
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Recovery Capacity ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Innovation And Technology

Abstract Until the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism was one of the sectors with the greatest growth potential on a global scale. It is now highlighted as one of the hardest hit sectors in economic terms and requires strategic recovery capacity coupled with technological innovation. Technology and innovation could provide a strong contribution to the development of tourism by integrating knowledge about tourism products, services and experiences and the new needs and behaviours of consumers. This study analysed the scientific productions on technological innovation in the tourism sector using literature review and bibliometric analysis techniques, with data collected from the main databases of international relevance, Web of Science and Scopus. This study presents the mapping and cluster structures for the trends and dynamics of the investigations on the discovered research themes using the VOSviewer software. The results indicate that research related to innovation and technology in tourism has evolved in recent years, as well as highlighting the main areas of activity and presenting contributions to possible future lines of research.

Technology and Innovation in the Global South

2021 ◽  
pp. 197-209
Author(s):  
Obadiah Moyo ◽  
Sibonokuhle Ndlovu
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Global South ◽  
The South ◽  
Poor Countries ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Decolonial Theory ◽  
Western Concept ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
Literacy And Technology ◽  
Available Resources

This chapter addresses the problem of literacy and technology for rural impoverished and deprived children in Zimbabwe. While technological innovation is understood as the Western concept, too far-fetched for poor countries in the Global South, this chapter argues that poor disadvantaged countries have their own innovation and technology that befits its context and needs. Decolonial theory is used to analyse a unique programme that has been able to improve literacy and technology levels of rural and impoverished children of Zimbabwe. The finding is that despite remoteness and poverty, a unique kind of innovation and technology is possible to enhance literacy in disadvantaged contexts in the Global South when the locally available resources are mobilised in a scientific way. The chapter hopes to help the understanding that advanced technological innovation is not only a Western concept, but also the South.

scholarly journals SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATION IN GEORGIA IN THE DIMENSION OF GLOBAL EVALUATIONS: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

2020 ◽  
pp. 156-162
Author(s):  
ELENE PITSKHELAURI
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Cornell University ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Global Innovation ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
Global Competitiveness Index ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

The paper explores the development of science, technology and innovation in Georgia over the last decade, reveals main tendencies, strengths and weaknesses. In a modern world, complex indexes are effectively utilized in order to evaluate the development of ST&I, perform a comparative analysis and ranking countries. This itself supports the definition of economic strategies in the countries for increasing the productivity and long-term development. The goal of study was to evaluate the tendencies of ST&I in Georgia for the time period of 2009-2019. A comparative analysis of progress has been carried out using Global Index of Innovation (GII) and the Global Competitiveness Index. According to the Global Innovation Index, the position of Georgia has significantly improved during the last 10 years and especially in the past 2 years. In comparison to 2015, Georgia improved its position in world ranking by 25 positions and by 50 positions - in comparison to 2009. In the report 2019 of Georgia›s Innovation and Technology Agency, it is highlighted that Georgia is innovatively better in comparison to its GDP (Cornell University & INSEAD & WIPO, 2019: 20). Georgia has the highest ranking in the following pillars of the index: institutional structure ( score – 74,3 and ranking -26) and market sophistication (score – 62.1 and ranking -15). In other pillars the country ranking range varies between 58-72 and score between 22.5-44.7. During 2011-2019, among all pillars of the index the following areas reached the highest scores in 2019: institutions, infrastructure and market sophistication. During the last decade all pillars of the index are progressing except knolwedge and technology outputs. In these the position and rating of Georgia has even become worse; in comparison to 2011 the ranking of Georgia in this group dropped and went down 25 positions. In 2019 Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency defined the strongest 10 indicators out of 98 indicators of sub-pillars; among these there are categories where Georgia has not progressed during 2011-2019. These are: Human resources and research, knowledge and technology and creative outputs. However, it has to be mentioned that the following sub-pillars are considered as the weakness of Georgia and consequently have a lower rating: ecological sustainability (score 91), knowledge diffusion (score 86), knowledge workers (score 81), trade, competition and market scale (score 79), knowledge absorbation (78), research and development (75) (Cornell University, INSEAD, and WIPO, 2019: 258). According to Global Competitiveness Index and similar to Global Innovation Index the position of Georgia during 2009-2018 has significantly improved. In comparison to 2009, Georgia went up 24 positions. The data show that the group of innovation capability is the greatest challenge for achieving a high score on a global scale. Despite the fact that GII in Georgia is characterized by improving tendency during 2009-2019, the analysis of indexes confirms that the hindering factors for achieving high score on a global scale and becoming a competitive country for Georgia are: knowledge and technology, research and development, creativity and innovation capabilities; this reconfirms that the development of science, technology and innovation remains one of the major challenges for Georgia.

New Approach to Detect and Select Technology-Based Firms

2019 ◽  
pp. 87-107
Author(s):  
Pablo Garrido-Prada ◽  
María Jesús Delgado-Rodríguez ◽  
Desiderio Romero-Jordán
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Radical Innovations ◽  
Technology Sector ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Key Driver

Technology-based firms are a key driver for the growth potential of a country due to their capacity to introduce radical innovations and value into the economy. In this chapter, the authors propose a definition for technology-based firms based on strategies that makes possible to identify the companies with advanced use of technology (including knowledge) in all the sectors of the economy. This refined definition helps to identify this kind of companies and to orientate special public policies to foster their development. For follower countries in terms of technology and innovation, as it is the case of Spain, technology-based firms may be a significantly different collective compare with advanced technological countries. Thus, the authors propose a method to detect technology-based firms in not only high technology sector using a Technological Innovation Panel (PITEC) in Spain. This chapter confirms that there are technology-based firms in many activities outside the high technology sectors that can be of interest for public institution and investors.

Strategi Pengembangan Pariwisata Pasca Bencana Tsunami di Kabupaten Lampung Selatan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-257
Author(s):  
Sofyan Sofyan ◽  
◽  
Dian Kagungan ◽  
Nana Mulyana ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Development Process ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Tourism Potential

Lampung is one of the provinces that has a considerable tourism potential in which each region has tourism potential with its own unique attraction in South Lampung regency. However, the Tsunami disaster that struck the coastal areas of Banten and South Lampung on 22 Desemeber 2018, impacted the decline in the number of tourists visiting the archipelago and abroad to tourist destinations by the end of year 2018. Based on the problems raised above, the purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the strategy conducted by the Tourism and culture Office of South Lampung Regency in the effort to develop tourism sector in South Lampung district after Tsunami disaster. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The research informant is determined purpossive. Data collection techniques are conducted with observations, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out with data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and data triangulation. Data is presented and in a descriptive analysis. Based on the results of the research is known that the Tourism and culture Department of South Lampung district has a strategy to develop tourism potential in South Lampung regency. In determining a strategy for tourism development in South Lampung District after the Tsunami disaster pay attention to four basic factors. These four factors are strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats with some sectors involved in the tourism development process. The conclusion of this research is based on the SWOT anilisis which produces four strategies i.e. SO strategy, WO Strategy, Strategy ST, and WT strategy

Ecological Synthesis and Its Role in Advancing Knowledge

BioScience ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin S Halpern ◽  
Eric Berlow ◽  
Rich Williams ◽  
Elizabeth T Borer ◽  
Frank W Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Ecological Analysis ◽  
Widespread Application ◽  
Ecological Literature ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Core Questions

Abstract Synthesis has become ubiquitous in ecology. Despite its widespread application to a broad range of research topics, it remains unclear how synthesis has affected the discipline. Using a case study of publications (n = 2304) from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis compared with papers with similar keywords from the Web of Science (n = 320,000), we address several questions about the comparative impact of synthesis, the role of synthesis in driving key research themes, and whether synthesis is focused on different topics than is the broader ecological literature. We found much higher citation rates for synthesis papers overall (fivefold more) and within eleven key topic themes (e.g., species richness, biodiversity, climate change, global change). Synthesis papers often played key roles in driving, redirecting, or resolving core questions and exhibited much greater cross-theme connectivity. Together, these results indicate that synthesis in science has played a crucial role in accelerating and advancing ecological knowledge.

scholarly journals An Overarching Review on Delay Analyses in Construction Projects

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Murat Çevikbaş ◽  
Zeynep Işık
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Delay Analysis ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Research Domains

Numerous studies have been conducted by researchers on the delay analysis topic, which is one of the primary areas of scientific study due to the effects of delays on time and cost in construction projects. Following fruitful contributions made by the researchers, it is believed to be extremely important to summarize the existing studies in terms of being a road map for future studies and practitioners. In this context, not only does this study aim to detect the most significant authors, sources, organizations and countries contributing to the improvement of delay domain in the construction industry concerning delay analyses worldwide but also to provide the researchers with extensive insights concerning the prominent research themes, trends and gaps in the literature. Hence, 168 documents related to delay analyses from 1982 to 11 February 2021 were detected through the Scopus Database and the Web of Science Database, and scientometric analyses were conducted via VOSviewer software. By evaluating the related research, two main research areas were detected in this field, namely; improving the delay analysis methods and resolving the disputes before they occur. This study is believed to make theoretical and practical contributions in that it examines the delay analysis topic in all aspects such as prominent institutions, countries, authors and sources, synthesizes the data and highlights possible research domains, gaps and trends concerning the delay analysis topic in construction industry.

scholarly journals Local government's response to the recovery of the tourism sector after the COVID-19 pandemic (case study in Singkawang City, Indonesia)

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-183
Author(s):  
Martoyo Martoyo ◽  
Herlan Herlan ◽  
Nahot Tua Parlindungan Sihaloho ◽  
Deni Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
City Government ◽  
Model Data ◽  
Mitigation Policy ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Impact Mitigation ◽  
Alternative Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Resources ◽  
Local Levels

This study aims to analyze the strategy of the Singkawang City Government in restoring the private sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research method is descriptive and qualitative, specifically related to the COVID-19 impact mitigation strategy and Singkawang tourism policies. Then analyze the strategic elements of a policy according to the implementation of the O.Jones model. Data was collected by using interviews, observation, and documentation techniques. The data is then analyzed using domain data analysis techniques as a researcher's effort to get a general and comprehensive (holistic) picture of the object under study. The findings in this study are 1) a connected tourism COVID-19 impact mitigation policy strategy from the national to local levels in Singkawang in the form of directives, regulations, COVID-19 mitigation programs, and stimulus for economic recovery in the tourism sector; and 2) there are no visible creative efforts based on health protocols in organizing tourism resources, methods, and unit synergies to restore tourism, interpretation of social media-based policies regarding tourist visits has not been measured, and strategies have not been implemented to meet the opportunities for pandemic trend tourism types with models alternative tourism according to health protocols.

scholarly journals Sustainability of Leverage Levels in Response to Shocks in Equity Prices: Islamic Finance as a Socially Responsible Investment

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafezali Iqbal Hussain ◽  
Janusz Grabara ◽  
Mohd Shahril Ahmad Razimi ◽  
Saeed Pahlevan Sharif
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Socially Responsible Investment ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Institutional Setting ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Equity Prices ◽  
Responsible Investment ◽  
Equity Values ◽  
The Relationship

This study looks at how firms react to shocks in equity prices based on a classification which arises from social pressures rather than the financial objective of maximizing shareholders’ wealth. In order to meet the objective of the study, a sample of Malaysian firms from the period of 2003 to 2018 was utilized to evaluate the relationship between market and book debt ratios based on a social distinction. The study is based on the theoretical expectation that managers are inclined to adjust book debt ratios to converge with market debt values which arise from changes in equity values over time. We introduce a unique institutional setting into the relationship which is readily observable in the Malaysian capital market given the existence of Shari’ah and non-Shari’ah compliant company classifications on the stock exchange (Bursa Malaysia), as screened by the Securities Commission. The classification forms the basis for distinguishing Socially Responsible Investment options for investors. The findings reveal the existence of asymmetries in how both categories of firms adjust towards shocks in equity prices. The findings document that both compliant and non-compliant firms decrease book debt ratios in line with increases in firms’ equity values. Compliant firms, on the other hand, are more likely to increase book debt ratios during periods of decreases in equity values. Non-compliant firms do not significantly alter book debt ratios during periods of declining equity prices. The findings indicate that whilst firms tend to decrease debt levels in the presence of future growth potential, the response is asymmetric during periods of suppression of share prices. Thus, the screening of compliant versus non-compliant firms allows investors to distinguish sustainable firms in the long run, which further allows diversification when holding socially responsible investment portfolios. Our conclusions have wide reaching implications on a global scale for the development of sustainable capital markets.

scholarly journals Innovation or Introduction? The Impact of Technological Progress Sources on Industrial Green Transformation of Resource-Based Cities in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wancheng Xie ◽  
Taihua Yan ◽  
Senmao Xia ◽  
Fengzhang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Investment Strategy ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
Technology Introduction ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact

With the increasingly prominent problems of global resource consumption and environmental pollution, industrial green transformation has become one of the requirements of China’s industrial development in the new era. However, there is a lack of research on the impact of technological innovation and technology introduction on the industrial green transformation of resource-based cities. To bridge this gap, this study uses the panel data of 115 resource-based cities in China from 2003 to 2016, and uses the dynamic panel generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation method to study the impact of technological innovation and technology introduction on industrial green transformation of resource-based cities. The results show that technology introduction has a negative effect on the industrial green transformation of resource-based cities, while technological innovation can have a positive effect. Meanwhile, technology introduction has imparted a greater role to technological innovation in promoting this transformation. In addition, the interactive effects between technological innovation and technology introduction have obvious heterogeneity on the industrial green transformation of different types of resource-based cities. Therefore, resource-based cities should continue to increase investment in scientific research, to constantly improve and consolidate their technological innovation ability, optimize foreign investment strategy in technology introduction, and strengthen the digestion and absorption of imported technology, while increasing technological innovation and personnel training.

scholarly journals Open innovation: past, present and future trends

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 578-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Fernandes ◽  
João Ferreira ◽  
Marta Peris-Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Open Innovation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Broad Perspective ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
Intellectual Knowledge

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide interested parties with the means of grasping how the literature on open innovation has evolved over the course of time. In this way, the authors furthermore contribute towards a better understanding, scaling and positioning of this field of research. Design/methodology/approach This study applies a combination of bibliometric techniques, such as citations, co-citations and social network analysis in order to map the scientific domain of open innovation. Currently, bibliometric analysis represents a methodology in effect on a global scale to evaluate the existing state of fields of research (Mutschke et al., 2011). This spans the application of quantitative and statistical analysis to publications such as articles and their respective citations and serving to evaluate the performance of research through returning data on all of the activities ongoing in a scientific field with summaries of these data generating a broad perspective on the research activities and impacts, especially as regards the researchers, journals, countries and universities (Hawkins, 1977; Osareh, 1996; Thomsom Reuters, 2008). Findings This research aims to map and analyse the intellectual knowledge held on open innovation. To this end, the authors carried out a bibliometric study with recourse to co-citations. Based on cluster and factorial analyses, it is possible identify and classify the several theoretical perspectives on open innovation across six areas: open innovation concept, open innovation and networks, open innovation and knowledge, open Innovation, and innovation spillovers, open innovation management and open innovation and technology. Originality/value This paper aims to map and analyse the intellectual knowledge held on open innovation.

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