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International Journal of Technology Management & Sustainable Development - Volume 16, Issue 2, 2017
Volume 16, Issue 2, 2017
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An examination of the potential links between ICT technology transfer and sustainable development
Authors: George Mulamula and Joe Amadi-EchenduAbstractIt is widely recognized that information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a role in the sustainable development (SD) of a nation. Some argue that these technologies are a prerequisite for least developing countries (LDCs), and implicit assumptions are often made regarding the transfer of ICTs and SD. Based on a proposition that technology transfer positively influences SD, this article examines the relationship between technology transfer and SD, and provides information for policy improvement in two case studies of developing countries.
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Emerging sectors and entrepreneurial players: The case for Internet of Things technologies
Authors: Rosangela Feola, Roberto Parente and Valter RassegaAbstractAcademic debate on the role of new and established firms in the development of new technologies and sectors has a very long track record. In line with Schumpeter, the dominant paradigm is that new entrepreneurial ventures will act as vehicles for introducing new technology and in the long run will replace incumbent firms that have grown thanks to mature technologies. More recent studies show, however, that in some cases there is a positive but specific role for both new and established companies with a leading role played, in the perspective of the Open innovation philosophy, by networking initiatives between technology start-ups and established firms. Our research is explorative in nature and focuses on the dynamics of interaction and co-evolution among entrepreneurial players (incumbents and newcomers) in the emerging context of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Furthermore, it illustrates for the first time the diverse but positive roles played by start-up and incumbent firms in the emerging sector of IoT.
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The relationship between entrepreneurial orientation, marketing innovation and competitive marketing advantage of female entrepreneurs in Egypt
Authors: Sara Adam, Abeer A. Mahrous and Wael KortamAbstractThis article builds on the dynamic capability view of the firm in order to examine the role of marketing innovation in the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and competitive marketing advantage. The mixed-methodology approach was used and data were collected from 70 SMEs that are owned or managed by a female in Egypt. Structural equation modelling was used to test the research framework. The results reveal that both pricing and promotional innovation have a strong and positive association with competitive marketing advantage. The study is cross-sectional in nature. The results may have been different if the study had focused on specific industries. Therefore, extrapolations without proper caution are discouraged. The study provides female entrepreneurs with useful information on how to create and sustain marketing competitive advantage when resources are limited. In particular, it helps them to identify situations in which marketing innovation practices are potentially more useful.The results contribute to the understanding of the drivers of competitive marketing advantage of SMEs owned by female entrepreneurs in the context of an emerging market.
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University–industry relationships in developing countries: Opportunities and challenges in Algeria, Indonesia, Malaysia and India
Authors: Mohammed Saad, Surja Datta and Azley Abd RazakAbstractThis article is aimed at investigating the various opportunities as well as the challenges faced by National Systems of Higher Education in aligning themselves with the requirement of National and Regional Innovation Systems in developing countries. It achieves this by comparing various practices of university–industry relationship across four different countries, investigating the links of these universities with regional and/or national systems of innovation and their position within the three-stage evolutionary process (statist, laissez-faire and hybrid) of the Triple Helix system. The article argues that a healthy balance of diverse types of higher education institutions (HEIs) across regional and national levels in a country might be necessary for better national innovation performance.
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Can Degrowth rescue Sub-Saharan Africa?
More LessAbstractOur planet has for long now shown signs that it has reached the exploitation stage where it cannot regenerate itself at the same rate at which it is being consumed. Sub-Saharan Africa now finds itself between two paradigms: the unachievable ‘sustainable economic growth’ and the Degrowth framework. Crisis always presents the best opportunities and this can be the time for the Global North to help Africa rectify poverty rates and inequalities that imperative growth could not. While growth becomes incompatible with environment protection, Degrowth seems to provide this forced compatibility. Understanding the truth behind ’growth’ semantics and income stratification can help address global problems without the need for economic growth.
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Volumes & issues
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Volume 22 (2023 - 2024)
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Volume 21 (2022)
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Volume 20 (2021)
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Volume 19 (2020)
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Volume 18 (2019)
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Volume 17 (2018)
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Volume 16 (2017)
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Volume 15 (2016)
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Volume 14 (2015)
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Volume 13 (2014)
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Volume 12 (2013)
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Volume 11 (2012)
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Volume 10 (2011 - 2012)
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Volume 9 (2010 - 2011)
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Volume 8 (2009)
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Volume 7 (2008)
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Volume 6 (2007)
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Volume 5 (2005 - 2006)
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Volume 4 (2005)
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Volume 3 (2004)
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Volume 2 (2003 - 2004)
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Volume 1 (2002)