Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Dong Han Kim Author-X-Name-First: Dong Han Author-X-Name-Last: Kim Author-Name: Min Jae Park Author-X-Name-First: Min Jae Author-X-Name-Last: Park Title: The diffusion of nationwide ICT innovation and socio-economic context: case of the internet Abstract: The internet has spread more rapidly than any technological innovation in the history of mankind. The purpose of this study is to investigate the time required to reach the inflection point of the internet, which is the innovation diffusion by country, using the time required to reach the saturation rate among various types of information that can be presented by the Bass diffusion model. The Bass model is the model most frequently used in nationwide diffusion studies, because of its simplicity of application and robust theoretical basis. We also examine what socio-economic factors relate to this spreading time. This study then proposes the contexts by socio-economic indexes that can affect internet penetration through decision trees. Based on the analysis, we classified countries into five groups. This study propose a new approach of national classification is introduced in the technology-based innovation policy by utilising the advantages of the two methodologies of the Bass diffusion model and the decision tree. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 1-26 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2020 Keywords: ICT diffusion; internet; Bass diffusion model; decision tree; country classification. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108636 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:12:y:2020:i:1:p:1-26 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ezgi Yildirim Saatci Author-X-Name-First: Ezgi Yildirim Author-X-Name-Last: Saatci Author-Name: Ceyda Ovaci Author-X-Name-First: Ceyda Author-X-Name-Last: Ovaci Title: Innovation competencies of individuals as a driving skill sets of future works and impact of their personality traits Abstract: Innovation is a strategic tool of economic growth for developing countries. Emerging economies that are wishing to take advantage of the power of innovation should have a competent workforce. Because, companies are seeking employees with new skills such as analytical thinking or problem solving in the new industrial revolution. Therefore, innovation competencies of individuals will be one of the skill set to reach the goal of sustainable growth through innovation. This research aims to identify the impact of personality traits on innovation competencies of individuals. The hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to examine relationship between the innovation competency model developed through Framework for Innovation Competencies Development and Assessment (FINCODA) EU project and big five personality traits. Results indicate that openness, conscientiousness, extraversion and neuroticism are relevant with individual innovation competencies. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 27-44 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2020 Keywords: innovation; innovation competencies; big five personality; hierarchical regression. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108637 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:12:y:2020:i:1:p:27-44 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Peter Fuzes Author-X-Name-First: Peter Author-X-Name-Last: Fuzes Title: Response to disruptive innovation with hybrid products: transition of Oracle's business applications to cloud computing Abstract: Success and failure of the incumbent's response to disruptive technologies have been in the focus of innovation and strategy research for decades. Recent papers have suggested that developing a hybrid product, which combines old and new technology, can be a stepping stone towards fully embracing new technology. This paper explores the role of hybrid products in the response of Oracle Corporation, to cloud computing, a disruptive innovation. The development of a hybrid product allowed Oracle to successfully transition its business applications to a cloud offering while not abandoning the needs of its customers with respect to traditional products. The findings show that changing the positioning of a hybrid product by moving the focus from old technology entirely to the new can support an evolving response to disruptive innovation. The paper also considers the implication of cloud computing on Oracle's business in emerging countries. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 45-70 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2020 Keywords: disruptive innovation; incumbent response; cloud computing; cloud strategy; hybrid products; business applications; Oracle Corporation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108638 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:12:y:2020:i:1:p:45-70 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: José M. Ortiz-Villajos Author-X-Name-First: José M. Author-X-Name-Last: Ortiz-Villajos Title: A comparative approach to national innovative capacity in the long-run: Spain between Europe and Latin America Abstract: This article explores the evolution of the Spanish innovative capacity from the 19th century to the present day compared to some countries in Western Europe and Latin America. To this end, three indicators have been used: patents granted in the USA, domestic patent applications in each country, and scientific publications. The first appears to be, within its limitations, the best measure of national innovative capacity, although the other two provide valuable complementary information. The study reveals that Spain has significantly improved its innovative capacity over time, although it still lags far behind the most innovative countries. On the other hand, Argentina and Mexico were ahead of Spain in the first half of the twentieth century, but today Spain has an innovative capacity several times greater than that of the two Latin American countries. In fact, Argentina and Mexico seem to have reversed their innovative capacity over time. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 71-91 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2020 Keywords: innovative capacity; patents; scientific publications; Spain; Europe; Latin America. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=108639 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:12:y:2020:i:1:p:71-91 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Dung Van Pham Author-X-Name-First: Dung Van Author-X-Name-Last: Pham Author-Name: Orachos Napasintuwong Author-X-Name-First: Orachos Author-X-Name-Last: Napasintuwong Title: Genetically modified maize adoption in Southern Vietnam Abstract: This study compared costs and returns between stacked Bt/Ht GM and non-GM maize and identified determinants of GM maize adoption in Southern Vietnam. Data were from the 2016 Summer-Autumn cropping season, one year after GM maize was commercialised in Vietnam. The main economic benefits of GM compared to non-GM maize included increases in yield, revenue and profit by 19.6%, 25.6% and 116.5%, respectively. The major barrier was high seed cost, i.e., 57.9% higher than that of non-GM. The main cost savings in GM maize were labour cost of weeding and pesticide spraying and pesticide cost. The estimates from tobit adoption model suggested that the government's strategy to expand GM maize production should carefully consider an adoption campaign targeted at farmers who own livestock and large farmers. Educating farmers to understand the positive impacts of using GM maize and change their attitudes towards them would also increase adoption. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 114-135 Issue: 2 Volume: 12 Year: 2020 Keywords: maize; GM; genetically modified; GMO; genetically modified organism; cost and return; tobit model; adoption; Southern Vietnam. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=110597 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:12:y:2020:i:2:p:114-135 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Farah Atiqah Sharif Author-X-Name-First: Farah Atiqah Author-X-Name-Last: Sharif Author-Name: Aslan Amat Senin Author-X-Name-First: Aslan Amat Author-X-Name-Last: Senin Title: Innovation policy and triple helix model in Malaysia context: a literature review Abstract: In Malaysia, the evolvement of national innovation system (NIS) is strongly influenced by national innovation policy and strategies proposed by government. This has resulted on shifting phenomenon of NIS from triple helix (TH) I to III in the last 68 years. The evolvement of NIS also has positively impacted and strengthen the role of universities, industries and governments in innovation and economy development. However, previous studies have illustrated the challenges faced by helixes especially the local universities in time of NIS shifting from TH I to III. This paper is aiming to revisited triple helix concept and the impact of innovation policymaking to innovation and economy performance. This paper is also to review the roles of universities in embarking on TH practices, as well as to identify the challenges to practice the model in context of Malaysia. The result from comprehensive review will allow researchers to establish a comprehensive understanding and knowledge on Malaysia's NIS timeline in TH adoption. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 93-113 Issue: 2 Volume: 12 Year: 2020 Keywords: challenges; triple helix; research universities; literature review; Malaysia; policy. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=110613 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:12:y:2020:i:2:p:93-113 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Yusuf Opeyemi Akinwale Author-X-Name-First: Yusuf Opeyemi Author-X-Name-Last: Akinwale Title: Technology innovation and financial performance of MSMEs during Covid-19 lockdown in Dammam area of Saudi Arabia: a case of food and beverage sector Abstract: The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown associated with it have shown how turbulent the business environment could be. The resources (tangible or intangible) become very crucial to the survival of firms during this period. Innovation has theoretically been documented as a valuable resource which could foster firm performance. The aim of this paper is to empirically examine the relationship between innovation efforts, technology innovation and the financial performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in food and beverage sector in Dammam area of Saudi Arabia. The results of structural equation model reveal that innovation efforts contribute positively and significantly to product and process innovations. Meanwhile, process innovation is positively significant in influencing the MSMEs' financial performance whereas product innovation though positive but not significant. This implies that top management in this sector should concentrate more on process innovation as this improve their financial performance during the lockdown in Dammam. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 136-152 Issue: 2 Volume: 12 Year: 2020 Keywords: technology innovation; financial performance; innovation efforts; food and beverage sector; Covid-19; micro, small and medium enterprises; MSMEs; Saudi Arabia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=110622 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:12:y:2020:i:2:p:136-152 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Fernando Santiago Author-X-Name-First: Fernando Author-X-Name-Last: Santiago Author-Name: Claudia De Fuentes Author-X-Name-First: Claudia De Author-X-Name-Last: Fuentes Author-Name: Jahan Ara Peerally Author-X-Name-First: Jahan Ara Author-X-Name-Last: Peerally Author-Name: Jenny Larsen Author-X-Name-First: Jenny Author-X-Name-Last: Larsen Title: Investing in innovative and productive capabilities for resilient economies in a post-COVID-19 world Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to batter the world, with millions of positive cases, leading to more than 600,000 casualties by the end of July 2020. With the persistent threat of contagion, this sanitary emergency is turning a rapidly deteriorating economic situation into one of the deepest economic and social crises the world has ever experienced. Debates on the best approaches to reopen economic activities, on policies to foster a speedy and sustainable recovery, and on strategies to create the conditions necessary to address similar events in the future are pervasive. Based on pertinent lessons from history, in this paper, we advocate coordination, cooperation and investment in science, technology, productive and innovative capabilities, as strategic ingredients for addressing grand challenges and for building resilience. In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments - particularly of developing countries - should retain these lessons and enact active strategies for implementing comprehensive and coordinated policies. Journal: Int. J. of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development Pages: 153-167 Issue: 2 Volume: 12 Year: 2020 Keywords: COVID-19; capability building; innovation policy; industrial policy; developing countries; grand challenges. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=110623 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijtlid:v:12:y:2020:i:2:p:153-167