Based on the patent data from China National Intellectual Property Administration, we attempt to examine the effect of gender diversity in inventor teams on patent quality. We argue that gender diversity in inventor teams can promote patent quality, especially the invention patents that are high...

The development of science and technology in recent times is hosting major changes with the emergence of new key concepts, e.g. nanote- chnology, micro nanoelectronic, etc. Techno- logies are changing the way in which society operates and there is a need to ensure that they are used in a best...

Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 remains fundamental to limiting global warming to 1.5 °C this century and mitigating the catastrophic effects of climate change. Policymakers have indicated that the transition towards a renewable energy economy is the catalyst for achieving this....

Research on innovation strategy, which focuses on what type of innovation that firms decide to implement, has primarily focused on dichotomic (yes or no) options and is mostly based on the determinants of technological (product and process) innovations. This paper extends the study of innovation...

In this paper, we discuss several aspects related to innovation and entrepreneurship in Latin America (LATAM). First, we document how LATAM lags behing high-income economies using various innovation indicators and how heterogeneity is a relevant issue for the region. Then, we review the main...

Using the Chilean Innovation Survey for 2019-2020, this work studies the effects of different knowledge sources on a range of innovation outputs. Findings reveal distinct impacts of sourcing information from competitors, customers, and government agencies on product, process, marketing,...

Purpose - This study aims to describe the competitive ability of MSMEs Palu Fried Onions (BGP) from the point of view of human resources, namely innovation and the influence of motivation. Research methodology - This research was conducted on 141 active BGP MSMEs in Palu and tested using...

This study explores how to achieve innovative behavior in Indonesian SMEs in the culinary and craft sectors. We conducted a literature review and collected data from 372 SME owners. Using SEM analysis, we found that a supportive climate positively impacts both potential and realized absorptive...

Graphene is very exciting and one of the best materials in the last decade. The interest in producing non-expensive and high-quality graphene is of great interest to many Departments of materials and researchers worldwide. The main goal of this research considers the design, development, and...

The paper describes the research work about limitations, complications, weaknesses, and success factors that can occur through applying LEAN - a quality management system - in Austrian companies. Applying a quantitative research approach, a detailed questionnaire about the innovation status of...