This study investigates the effects of sponsorship-based funding on open-source software contributors within a knowledge-sharing ecosystem. Specifically, we examine the influence of sponsorship on contributors' activities on the host platform, where funding is received, as well as on a...

Globalization has led to the decentralization of research and development (R&D) activities by multinational enterprises (MNEs). Investment in these activities is affected by both the host-country environment and the investment strategies of the entrant MNEs. Using data on greenfield R&D...

The rise in cyberattacks over the past two decades spurred interest in policies improving cybersecurity. One focus of that research is how to create incentives for software vendors to release updates fixing vulnerabilities in their software. An important consideration that has received far less...

Stability and Understandability are two important aspects of software architecture quality measurement. Stability refers to the degree to which software architecture is resistant to change. A stable architecture is one that can accommodate changes with minimal impact on the overall system. In...

This study aims to identify the key factors affecting the adoption of generalized audit software (GAS) in a developing country, Bangladesh, through utilization of Technology, Organization and Environment (TOE) framework. The study has been conducted based on semi-structured interviews of...

Process optimization is of paramount importance for small software firms to achieve enhanced efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. This abstract provides a concise overview of the concept of process optimization in small software firms. It highlights the challenges faced by these...

Purpose Although Public Research Institutions (PRIs) are large technology producers, they lack automated information tools that follow technical and scientific criteria for assessing and valuing patents. The assessment and valuation processes are stages of technology transfer (TT) that make it...