The "metaverse" - envisaged as an expansive, fully interoperable network of 3D virtual worlds - remains a distant prospect with a certain degree of conceptual and technological ambiguity. Nevertheless, an increasing number of firms are investigating the potential of the metaverse as a platform...

The interconnected phenomena of digital transformation and environmental innovation exert a major impact on sustainability. This research attempts to shed light on the sustainability implications of digital transformation and environmental innovation. Both digital transformation and...

In today's knowledge-driven business environment, firm innovation hinges on effective knowledge management. Organizations are thus motivated to continuously create and apply knowledge to sustain competitive advantage through innovation. This study investigates how various knowledge management...

Purpose - This research aims to investigate the causal relationships among collaborative innovation, R&D human capital, and sustainable innovation. Emphasize the mediating role of R&D human capital in the link between collaborative innovation and sustainable innovation....

Promotion of transnational strategies is inevitable for multinational companies, but a fundamental challenge is the resolution of the dilemma between cost reduction and local adaptation (responsiveness). This exploratory case study investigates this issue and motivates that a modular strategy...

The transition to a circular economy requires a fundamental shift from traditional linear production models to resource efficiency and closed-loop systems. Industry 4.0, with its cutting-edge technologies, has the potential to accelerate digital transformation. However, its impact on digital...

Understanding the balance between structure and flexibility in innovation networks is critical for optimizing collaboration, adaptability, and innovation outcomes in increasingly complex ecosystems. This study conducts an integrative literature review of 136 peer-reviewed articles from Scopus...

This study explores how micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) can improve their performance in the aftermath of a crisis by effectively managing their resources, encouraging innovation, and diversifying their operations. Drawing on Resource Orchestration Theory (ROT), this study...

Performing an appropriate risk management methodology is essential to support early decision-making in innovation development projects. In parallel, research and practice in innovation have evolved over the last years, surpassing the sphere of new product development to address recent domains...