International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (3 papers in press)

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• Intelligent knowledge management and its acceptance in teacher education through a TAM-informed, psychometrically validated, BERT-inspired instrument  
  by Sashi Ranjan, V.P. Joshith 
  Abstract: Artificial intelligences transformation of professional domains makes its knowledge management (KM) implications crucial. This study develops and validates an instrument to measure teacher educators perceptions of AI-informed KM strategies, thereby refining traditional KM and the technology acceptance model (TAM) for complex knowledge contexts. Utilising bidirectional encoder representations from transformers (BERT) strictly as a conceptual metaphor rather than an algorithmic implementation, the study integrates these insights with the aforementioned theoretical frameworks. Validated with 397 Indian teacher educators, the results confirmed a robust six-factor model: bidirectional contextual understanding (BCU), semantic relationship mapping (SRM), masked knowledge prediction (MKP), representational density (RD), perceived ease of use (PEOU) of AI-informed KM, and organisational culture and support (OCS). Notably, perceived usefulness (PU) integrated with value dimensions, challenging traditional technology acceptance models. This research advances theory by introducing AI-informed value propositions into the KM discourse. Practically, it offers institutions a validated tool for assessing perceptual readiness for adoption and designing effective context-aware KM initiatives.
  Keywords: intelligent knowledge management; teacher education; psychometric validation; artificial intelligence; factor analysis; technology acceptance model; TAM.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKMS.2027.10080893
   
  
• The possibilities and challenges of harnessing blockchain technology for secure and efficient knowledge management: a case study in a Saudi Arabian university-affiliated organisation  
  by Abobakr Aljuwaiber 
  Abstract: This study examines the intersection of blockchain technology (BCT) and knowledge management (KM), identifying potential future benefits, challenges and directions in this emergent field. BCT represents a revolutionary opportunity to manage knowledge. Drawing on the technology-organisation environment (TOE) framework, the study examines expert perceptions of BCT and KM that are helping to reshape how organisations create, share and use knowledge, as well as building innovative and efficient informational ecosystems. This study undertakes an in-depth case study of a single firm, collecting data from interviews and focus group discussions involving 11 key informants with knowledge of and expertise in BCT. The principal aim of the interviews and discussions was to ascertain perceptions regarding the use of BCT for secure knowledge-sharing. The findings indicate that BCT can safeguard intellectual property by securing sensitive information associated with knowledge-sharing. The study highlights several challenges, including high costs, regulatory hurdles and integration with different KM systems. To the best of the authors knowledge, this study is one of the first to employ the TOE framework and expert perceptions to explain how BCT can enhance security within KM.
  Keywords: blockchain technology; BCT; knowledge management; securing knowledge-sharing; intellectual property; TOE framework.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKMS.2027.10081122
   
  
• Deviant innovation in organisations: a bibliometric review of bootlegging, creative deviance, and underground innovation (1987-2025)  
  by Bui Thi Thu Ha, Tran Duc Anh 
  Abstract: Research on deviant innovation, including creative deviance and bootlegging, has expanded considerably, yet the field remains conceptually fragmented across organisational behaviour, innovation management, and psychology. This study aims to map the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and emerging directions of deviant innovation research. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using 115 Scopus-indexed publications published between 1987 and 2025. Data were analysed through Bibliometrix/Biblioshiny in R and VOSviewer to examine publication trends, influential contributors, citation structures, collaboration networks, and keyword co-occurrence patterns. The findings indicate that research on deviant innovation remained limited for nearly two decades before accelerating sharply after 2017, reflecting growing interest in underground innovation under conditions of digital transformation, uncertainty, and organisational control. The field is anchored by foundational works on creative deviance and bootlegging, while recent studies increasingly emphasise leadership styles, psychological mechanisms, and contextual factors. Thematic analyses reveal major clusters around conceptual foundations, psychological antecedents, and leadership-based explanations, with emerging topics including digital leadership, platform leadership, AI-related tensions, and informal innovation governance. This study contributes by consolidating a fragmented literature, clarifying the broader deviant innovation domain, and identifying promising avenues for future research on how organisations can balance control and creativity in increasingly complex environments.
  Keywords: deviant innovation; creative deviance; bootlegging; bibliometric.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKMS.2027.10081474