scholarly journals Delayed recognition: recent developments and a proposal to study this phenomenon as a fuzzy concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Rousseau
Keyword(s):  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Linear Growth ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Fuzzy Concept ◽  
Citation Studies ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Delayed Recognition ◽  
Practical Implications

Abstract Purpose New developments in the study of delayed recognition are discussed. Design/methodology/approach Based on these new developments a method is proposed to characterize delayed recognition as a fuzzy concept. Findings A benchmark value of 0.333 corresponding with linear growth is obtained. Moreover, a case is discovered in which an expert found delayed recognition several years before citation analysis could discover this phenomenon. Research limitations As all citation studies also this one is database dependent. Practical implications Delayed recognition is turned into a fuzzy concept. Originality/value The article presents a new way of studying delayed recognition.

An exploratory study on how SMEs are open to external sources of information

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 765-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moulay Othman Idrissi Fakhreddine ◽  
Yan Castonguay
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Significant Heterogeneity ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
External Sources ◽  
Canada Data ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to draw on recent developments in the open innovation literature to explore whether the openness of SMEs to the four categories of external sources of information (ESI) is complementary, substitute or independent, while assessing the determinants of SMEs’ openness to these ESI. Design/methodology/approach This research is based on data from a survey of 451 manufacturing SMEs in the province of Québec, Canada. Data have been elaborated through a multivariate probit model to empirically show that SMEs are considered to be simultaneously open to different ESI. The results of this study show significant heterogeneity in the determinants of SMEs’ openness to these ESI. Findings The study found that the SMEs’ openness to different ESI seems to be complementary rather than substitute; and not all variables included in the model explain the SMEs’ openness to the different ESI. Practical implications The paper provides practical implications for managers and policy makers including the SMEs’ managers’ role to recognize the consolidation of different ESI jointly instead of separately. Furthermore, managers and policy makers should attempt to provide a fair context to SMEs to manage their openness ecosystem. Originality/value This study is virtually the first to investigate both the complementarity and the determinants of SMEs’ openness to different ESI using a sophisticated econometric model.

Virtual reality: adding immersive dimension to sales training

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay ◽  
Komal Khandelwal
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sales Training ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Vr Training ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper discusses the applications of virtual reality (VR) in the field of sales training and highlights the implications for practice by building on cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This paper is prepared on the basis of the review of recent developments in research and practice related to VR. Findings VR hardware, content, and applications are being designed to be more realistic and immersive, which may lead to higher visibility and popularity. VR training mimics real jobs, and with immersive experience, trainees do better at their actual jobs. The use of VR is training, transforming, and making it more dynamic, immersive, engaging, affordable, and remotely accessible. Practical implications The paper provides condensed insights about the applications and developments of VR in the field of sales training. Originality/value The paper saves hours of reading time for busy executives and researchers by selecting and presenting the most relevant and valuable information in a summarized and crisp format.

Review: development of inkjet printing colorants in ceramics

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amruta Joglekar-Athavale ◽  
Ganapti S. Shankarling
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Ceramic Substrates ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ink Jet ◽  
Convenient Technique ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Dyes And Pigments

Purpose The review glances upon the colorants used for printing on ceramic substrates by ink jet technology and techniques, chemistry involved during the selection of the colorants. Design/methodology/approach The ink jet technology is an easy and a convenient technique, specially designed colorants are used for such applications with tailor made properties and features. Findings New developments in technology and chemistry of colorants to achieve successes in application studies of ceramic substrates. Research limitations/implications N/A. Practical implications This review glances upon the history, development and practical approach of the current techniques with available dyes and pigments and the techniques involved during the synthesis and application. Originality/value The review paper provides information about the development of the inkjet technique on ceramics and available colorants with methods.

Knowledge risk prevention strategies for handling new technological innovations in small businesses

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Serdal Temel ◽  
Susanne Durst
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Perspective ◽  
Prior Literature ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this conceptual paper is to name and categorize risks related to emerging technological innovations and to propose a number of countermeasures. The emphasis is placed on knowledge risks that are grouped under human, organizational and technological spheres and are presented from a small business perspective. Design/methodology/approach The presented paper takes into account the prior literature and the authors’ thoughts and experiences to identify potential knowledge risks and countermeasures. Findings Having a better overview of possible knowledge risks that may emerge in conjunction with the adoption and application of emerging technological innovations can help small businesses to better assess these new developments and their possible upsides and downsides. The proposed risks and countermeasures can also help policymakers as well as other organizations working for or together with smaller businesses to help them maintain and even increase their competitiveness. Practical implications Different implications are suggested for not only managers and employees in small businesses but also other stakeholders working for or with small businesses. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is the first one that focuses on how small businesses can improve their decision-making regarding the adoption of new emerging technological innovation from a knowledge risk perspective.

Economical information and communication design for multi-national projects

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 574-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Fox ◽  
Stefan Grösser
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Graphic Design ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Note ◽  
National Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Communication Design ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to inform information and communication design (ICD) for multi-national projects through the presentation of an example that does not rely on expensive expertise in graphic design. Design/methodology/approach – Action research involving participants from five different sectors. Findings – Successful ICD is not necessarily dependent upon costly graphic design of elaborate explanatory methods such as storyboards. Research limitations/implications – The action research involved participants from only five differect sectors. Practical implications – Economical ICD can facilitate development of understanding among multi-sector multi-national project participants. Originality/value – The originality of this research note is that it addresses recent developments in ICD. The value of this research note is that an example is provided of application in a multi-sector multi-national project.

Enhancing innovation through supply chain management

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Fierce Competition ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Fierce competition remains a major characteristic of today’s business environment. Securing and sustaining an edge over market rivals has arguably never been as tough. Many organizations can undoubtedly testify as much. The challenge is invariably even more intense within certain industries. Those associated with technology spring readily to mind here. New developments emerge with such frequency that there seems few periods when such sectors actually stand still. One of the more obvious categories that is subject to rapid change is mobile phones. Indeed, relentless innovation is par for the course within this sector. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation searching for tenure and promotion: an overview of issues and tools

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Dagenais Brown
Keyword(s):  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Web Page ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Citation Searching

Purpose – While the primary importance of citation searching continues to be connecting researchers to highly-related literature, additional uses for the data have developed. For example, academic institutions frequently recommend that faculty include a citation analysis in their tenure and promotion (t & p) dossiers as a way of demonstrating the value of their research. Due to the limited number of tools available for this type of analysis in the past, Librarians were unable to help faculty create an exhaustive accounting of citations to their work. The aim of this paper is to provide examples of the growing number of tools that now exist to assist librarians and faculty in locating citation information for t & p dossiers. Design/methodology/approach – An in-depth survey of both free and subscription resources to identify those that offered options for citation searching was conducted. Findings – Commercial vendors, organizations and researchers are developing a wide variety of tools that help track the impact of a faculty member's research. Research limitations/implications – The list of resources surveyed is not comprehensive. The research was focused on those available, and most relevant to the author's institution. Practical implications – Based on the results of this investigation, a web page was created to help direct faculty and librarians to a large number of resources for citation searching (available at: http://libresources.wichita.edu/citationsearching). Originality/value – Librarians have prepared numerous web guides to assist faculty in conducting citation searches. Few offer links to as wide a variety of resources as this research presents.

scholarly journals The intersection between business model and modularity: an overview of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 387-397
Author(s):  
Diego Honorato Clemente ◽  
Juliana Hsuan ◽  
Marly Monteiro De Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Multiple Domains ◽  
Practical Implications

Goal: To analyse the intersection between the constructs of modularity and business model in the literature. Design/Methodology/Approach: Quantitative and Qualitative approaches were utilized through bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review. A bibliometric analysis incorporates keywords, co-citation, and country co-authorship networks generated using VosViewer Software. The research in the databases was carried out in June 2018. Results: The intersection of modularity and business model is a rather recent study topic in the literature with a small number of articles published up to 2018. Although the concept of modularity has been widely discussed in terms of product, process and organizational levels, recent developments point to the application of this concept to services and business models. Limitations: The main limitation refers to the sampling process that incorporated articles extracted from ISI Web of Science Core Collection only. Practical implications: For practice, it provides companies with insights on how business model and modularity may be applied to multiple domains and can eventually contribute to firm performance and business model innovation. Originality/Value: The originality of the article lies in providing a panorama of the literature on the intersection of business model and modularity in order to identify the main research trends.

Sensor innovations helping unmanned vehicles rapidly growing smarter, smaller, more autonomous and more powerful for navigation, mapping, and target sensing

Sensor Review ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Bloss
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Unmanned Vehicles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Unmanned Vehicle ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Trade Shows ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review recent developments in sensors for application in unmanned vehicles. Design/methodology/approach – This study included in-depth interviews with exhibitors of sensors and sensor integrators at trade shows and contact with providers of such devices to the industry. Findings – Sensor innovation has made giant leaps in producing much smaller and smarter sensors to address unmanned vehicle requirements. Practical implications – Developers of unmanned vehicles of all types may be surprised at the sensor innovations and new applications to which sensors are being applied in this rapidly advancing field. Originality/value – A review of some of the latest sensor innovations and applications that one might have seen if they had been on the exhibition floor at the recent trade shows, followed industrial publications or announcements from sensor developers.

Pharmaceutical megamergers’ dependence on existing products

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
Karicia Quiroz
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Pharmaceutical Companies ◽  
Industry Studies ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Industry Trends ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Recent developments suggest that pharmaceutical companies are acquiring existing products through mergers to improve their business models; however, this paper aims to emphasize R&D as a strategy to boost revenues and counteract the risks of existing products that may be unreliable. In light of Pfizer’s upcoming US$160 billion merger deal with Allergan, the paper’s objective is to illuminate the outcomes of Pfizer’s previous megamergers (>US$10 billion) to indicate what could happen to the company’s economic profits if it only focused on the acquisition of established drugs instead of diversifying and creating new products. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a combination of industry studies to make an assessment of the economic implications of conducting a megamerger (highlighting the need for further R&D). The assessment included a review of Pfizer’s M&A outcomes in two of its previous megamergers and an evaluation of a McKinsey study conducted on the economic impact of 17 pharmaceutical megamergers. Findings The paper provides insights on the negative profit outcomes in Pfizer’s past megamergers. Furthermore, the positive profit outcomes of pharmaceutical megamergers demonstrate that other M&A motives, such as R&D rationalization and product diversification, may be responsible for bringing up the group’s performance. Investing in R&D would be a good strategy for Pfizer to counteract the risk of relying on existing products as revenue generators. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The paper suggests that Pfizer should place more emphasis on R&D as a revenue generator in face of its upcoming US$160 billion megamerger with Allergan, despite the current industry trends favouring the acquisition of existing products.

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