scholarly journals Patent value index

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Stefani Cativelli ◽  
Adilson Luiz Pinto ◽  
Maria Luisa Lascurain Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Lower Half ◽  
Patent Holder ◽  
Patent Cooperation Treaty ◽  
Patent Value ◽  
Index Data ◽  
A Value ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Patent Family ◽  
Number Of Citations

Objective. The Patent Value Index is created to identify the most valuable patents based on the evidence yielded by different agents in the patenting chain. Design/Methodology/Approach. The agents and indicators are the following: (a) patent holder (number of countries where the invention is protected); (b) Brazilian IP Office (INPI, the patent-granting agent), and (c) users (number of citations). Brazilian green patents were selected for the application of the index. Data was collected on the Global Patent Index. 478 patents were found, the values of which were calculated by the index. Using the overall score median, the population was divided into two groups: (1) upper-half median (composed of the highest-scoring patents) and (2) lower-half median (lowest-scoring patents). Results/Discussion. The results identified converging behavior among the values demonstrated by the three agents, as the patents in the first 183 positions evidence that 65.5% are from foreign countries, 77.6% belong to companies, 96.2% have a patent family, 86.9% have a Patent Cooperation Treaty request, 78.7% were granted, and 74.9% are cited by other patents. Regarding the 295 patents of the lower median, 94.6% are Brazilian, 44.7% belong to individuals, 22.2% were granted, 4% are cited, and 9.6% have a patent family. Conclusions. The constructed index can be used for those patentometric studies aimed at investigating qualitative aspects of inventions. Originality/Value. A value triad, –with data available in databases–, is created to evaluate patents according to different agents in the inventive chain.

Administrative and legal mechanisms for combating corruption

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataliia A. Lytvyn ◽  
Olena V. Artemenko ◽  
Svitlana S. Kovalova ◽  
Maryna P. Kobets ◽  
Elena V. Kashtan (Grygorieva)
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Legal Regulations ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Legal Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the administrative and legal mechanisms of combating corruption, namely, to determine the means by which it is possible to develop a positive experience in the fight against corruption. Design/methodology/approach Among the methods used to study the problems of the stated subject, the dialectical, comparative-legal, systems, historical and legal, formal and legal, analysis and synthesis can be distinguished. Findings The authors investigated the experience of foreign countries in combating corruption and suggested implementing international experience in national legislation for the successful fight against corruption. In the course of the study, the current state of legal regulations governing anti-corruption activities was characterised, corruption and the main reasons for committing corruption acts were investigated, the problems that arise in the fight against corruption were identified, the main administrative and legal mechanisms for combating corruption were established and the effectiveness of applying these mechanisms in practice was studied. Practical implications The provisions that are enshrined in this paper are of practical value for individuals whose activities are aimed at fighting corruption, as Ukraine is one of the states where corruption flourishes and where the fight against corruption has not been directly implemented in practice for many years. Originality/value Based on the example of international experience in the fight against corruption, proposals and recommendations for improving administrative and legal mechanisms for combating corruption have been developed.

The generative role of curiosity in soft skills development for contemporary VUCA environments

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 737-751
Author(s):  
Alison Horstmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
The Body ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Skill Gaps ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis paper examines the role of curiosity in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) work contexts.Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual article relied upon an examination of literature about curiosity, VUCA and soft skills.FindingsCuriosity, when encouraged and supported within the workforce, may aid organizations in closing soft skill gaps and better navigating ambiguity, perpetually changing business landscapes, and rapidly advancing technology.Research limitations/implicationsEmpirical research is needed to validate, confirm and further explicate the specific mechanisms and value of curiosity within VUCA environments.Practical implicationsOrganizations need to move beyond espousing a value of curiosity to deliberately and effectively cultivating and supporting it within their employees.Originality/valueAlthough ample research and literature has examined curiosity, soft skills and VUCA environments independently, the body of literature on the specific role of curiosity in such environments is limited.

scholarly journals Essence of partnership management in project-based learning: insights from a university’s global project programme

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Pan ◽  
Poh-Sun Seow ◽  
Venky Shankararaman ◽  
Kevin Koh
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Continuous Feedback ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Global Project ◽  
Unpleasant Experience

Purpose Although it is clear that there are many benefits of academic–industry partnership through project-based learning (PBL) courses offered by universities, however, there are challenges in establishing such partnerships that if not addressed, may result in either failure of such collaboration or an unpleasant experience for parties involved. Accordingly, this study aims to address this knowledge gap in the PBL literature by identifying the essence of partnership management and offering insights to managing such partnerships effectively. Design/methodology/approach This study aims to develop a framework that highlights the essence of partnership management in a PBL setting and validate the framework by conducting a focus group study on a university in Singapore (UNIS)’s PBL programmes called UNIS-X and UNIS-XO. Findings The results suggest that the key features of partnership management include a value proposition, depth of collaboration, knowledge creation and exchange and continuous feedback. In addition, the findings offer useful insights to managing effective partnerships when engaging industry partners in a PBL programme. Originality/value For researchers, this paper contributes to the PBL literature by identifying and validating the key features of effective partnerships in PBL. This serves as one of the first exploratory and validation studies in examining key features of partnership in the PBL literature. For educators, this study offers useful insights to understanding effective partnership management when engaging industry partners in a PBL course. With the knowledge, educators can devise useful actions to ensure these features of a partnership are established and maintained throughout the project.

Can patent family size and composition signal patent value?

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (60) ◽  
pp. 6476-6496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francois P. Kabore ◽  
Walter G. Park
Keyword(s):  
Family Size ◽  
Patent Value ◽  
Patent Family

scholarly journals Marketing accountability and marketing automation: evidence from Portugal

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana C. Silva ◽  
Leonardo Corbo ◽  
Božidar Vlačić ◽  
Mariana Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Automation ◽  
A Value ◽  
Operational Level ◽  
Chief Marketing Officer ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Marketing Accountability ◽  
Return On Marketing

PurposeThe present study seeks to outline the role of marketing automation (MA) in measuring the return on marketing activities and the challenges associated with reaching accountability in marketing.Design/methodology/approachTo investigate the objective of the study, the authors adopted a qualitative approach, conducting an exploratory study among ten key informants located in Portugal.FindingsBased on the results of the qualitative analysis, a conceptual framework is proposed, which includes both strategic- and operational-level factors with the goal of creating a value-based agenda. In this agenda, executives such as the Chief Marketing Officer emerge as value creators, fostering business scalability, and further arguments are provided to justify budget allocation to MA activities.Originality/valueThrough careful research of the elements that characterize the phenomenon under study, the present paper ultimately contributes to a better understanding of MA and accountability within the current business paradigm.

scholarly journals Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in Relation to The Production Planning Study in PT Pupuk Kujang Cikampek

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Tri Adi Putra ◽  
Abdul Ro’uf Farizki ◽  
Dicky Pratama Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Production Planning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Engine Performance ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Production Volume ◽  
A Value ◽  
Quality Product ◽  
World Class ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Planning Production

Purpose- In planning production, many companies upon request from the marketing of products, but at the PT. Pupuk Kujang Cikampek most priority is the performance of the machine as a standard for production planning so that historical date engine performance is well documented. Therefore, this study analyzes the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by a factor of availability, performance efficiency dan rate of quality product in relation to the production planning. Design/Methodology/Approach- Production Planning over a period of 5 years, only units of ammonia and urea 1B  which meet the standards of a world class company in PT Pupuk Kujang Cikampek. Findings- OEE Values ​​of ammonia and urea units 1A amounted to 75.11% which does not include a world-class, in which the operation of the plant is acceptable to record improvements to be 85%, with the risk of economic loss and there is the plant's competitiveness is low. But for ammonia and urea unit 1B has a value of 87.43% OEE which includes world-class company with the almost perfect operation and competitiveness of the plant is quite good but it should still maintain engine performance through regular and planned maintenance. Research Limitations/Implications- This research has not revealed the effect of annual maintenance on engine performance, but it has been illustrated that after each repair, the availability value has not been optimum. Practical Implications- Companies can use the concept of Hansen to calculate the engine improvements that will be made into consideration in planning production will be better in preparing the RKAP. Then the production volume increases depending on the needs of the machine so it needs to improve maintenance management with good maintenance, repair or damage maintenance. 12 days ago will be held.

scholarly journals Value Based Healthcare. A Strategy for the Cost and Clinically Effective Healthcare System Operation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2/2020 (88) ◽  
pp. 11-28
Author(s):  
Ewelina Nojszewska ◽  
◽  
Michał Kobyliński ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
A Value ◽  
European Healthcare ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Improve Cost ◽  
Macroeconomic Environment ◽  
Lengthy Process

Purpose: The submitted article focuses on how to solve the problems faced by the European healthcare systems. Design/Methodology: The article consists of two sections. The first one is theoretical and presents interdisciplinary achievements of researchers. The second section includes examples of solutions applied in Sweden, Germany and Great Britain. In the theoretical part, books and articles on the methodology of VBHC creation were reviewed. The empirical part is based on reports on the introduction of VBHC. Findings: The desire to improve cost and clinical effectiveness indicates the need for a value-based healthcare (VBHC). Thus, the concept of VBHC should contribute, according to experts, economists as well as finance and management specialists, to the economic efficiency and clinical effectiveness. Research limitations/implications: Unfortunately, this is a lengthy process to be preceded by many activities. Healthcare registers and databases belong to the most important ones. Thanks to them, it is possible to create the key performance indicators (KPI) allowing for a rational health policy. Original value: To the achievements contained in the publications, the submitted article adds the need to take into account appropriately selected KPIs analyzing the macroeconomic environment for the functioning of hospitals.

scholarly journals A Discrimination Index Based on Jain's Fairness Index to Differentiate Researchers with Identical H-index Values

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adian Fatchur Rochim ◽  
Abdul Muis ◽  
Riri Fitri Sari
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Discrimination Index ◽  
Additional Parameter ◽  
Discrimination Power ◽  
Index Method ◽  
H Index ◽  
Fairness Index ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Number Of Citations ◽  
Practical Implications

AbstractPurposeThis paper proposes a discrimination index method based on the Jain's fairness index to distinguish researchers with the same H-index.Design/methodology/approachA validity test is used to measure the correlation of D-offset with the parameters, i.e. H-index, the number of cited papers, the total number of citations, the number of indexed papers, and the number of uncited papers. The correlation test is based on the Saphiro-Wilk method and Pearson's product-moment correlation.FindingsThe result from the discrimination index calculation is a two-digit decimal value called the discrimination-offset (D-offset), with a range of D-offset from 0.00 to 0.99. The result of the correlation value between the D-offset and the number of uncited papers is 0.35, D-offset with the number of indexed papers is 0.24, and the number of cited papers is 0.27. The test provides the result that it is very unlikely that there exists no relationship between the parameters.Practical implicationsFor this reason, D-offset is proposed as an additional parameter for H-index to differentiate researchers with the same H-index. The H-index for researchers can be written with the format of “H-index: D-offset”.Originality/valueD-offset is worthy to be considered as a complement value to add the H-index value. If the D-offset is added in the H-index value, the H-index will have more discrimination power to differentiate the rank of the researchers who have the same H-index.

Value creation attempts via photographs in sustainability reporting: a legitimacy theory perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irshad Ali ◽  
Sumit Lodhia ◽  
Anil K. Narayan
Keyword(s):  
Value Creation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Legitimacy Theory ◽  
Systematic Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the use of legitimacy strategies via the usage of photographic disclosures in sustainability reporting as an attempt towards creating value. Design/methodology/approach This study used visual content analysis to identify disclosure trends and value creation themes from sustainability-related photographs in the annual and sustainability reports of Fonterra Co-operative Group over a ten-year period. The findings were interpreted using legitimacy theory. Findings The findings show a significant increase in the usage of photographs to legitimise and reinforce the organisation’s sustainability messages. The photographs are dominated by images signalling to stakeholders’ positive sustainability messages, as a systematic method for managing stakeholder expectations to maintain, gain and even repair legitimacy. A majority of photographs have supporting textual narrative, which could be construed as an attempt by the company to make their sustainability messages explicit and provide greater legitimacy of activities and performance with the ultimate aim of enhancing organisational value. Research limitations/implications This study contributes towards an in-depth understanding of attempts at seeking legitimacy and creating organisational value through the systematic usage of photographic disclosures in sustainability reporting. Practical implications This study has the potential to inform stakeholders on linkages between sustainability photographs, value creation and legitimacy. It can help inform and assist report preparers, designers and users on the potential of photographs as a substantive medium to manage legitimacy in sustainability reporting. Originality/value This paper adds to the scant literature on the growing use of photographs as a value adding apparatus in sustainability reporting. This paper also extends the applicability of legitimacy theory to visual disclosure and suggests that legitimacy can be systematically sought to create value.

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