Abstract Purpose. Literature on psychology highlights four traits that shape an amoral and antisocial personality: Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy and sadism. Together, these personality traits form the Dark Tetrad. In this study, the standard intertemporal utility maximization model is reassessed from the point of view of a representative economic agent endowed with the Dark Tetrad personality […]
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Abstract Purpose. This study aims to explore the asymmetric effects of macroeconomic factors on the profitability of large-cap companies in an emerging country like Colombia, using the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Colombia index as the basis. Design/methodology/approach. We employ a combination of singular spectrum analysis (SSA) and principal component analysis (PCA) to identify and
Objective: the bioeconomy emerges as an innovative and sustainable approach to face the various global challenges related to food security, climate change and the use of natural resources. The Quintuple Helix model includes environmental concerns and emphasizes transforming society and the current economic system to become more sustainable. Therefore, this article aims to analyze how
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Objective: To identify the Management Excellence Factors (MEFs) and the degree of management maturity, productivity and competitiveness associated with the financial performance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the city of Barretos (SP), Brazil. Methodology: The research is quantitative and explores two databases of the MPEs: i) Documentary: Registration of the Brazilian Micro and
Introduction The peer review process is essential to ensure the quality, rigor, and relevance of scientific publications. The International Journal of Innovation (IJI), a journal dedicated to disseminating research on innovation with an emphasis on emerging markets, values the thorough and constructive contributions of its reviewers. These professionals play a crucial role in the selection
Objective of the study: This study aims to contribute to understanding sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI) activities (Operational Optimization -OO, Organizational Transformation- OT, and Systems Building SB) in the context of collaborative networks (CNs) and Dynamic Capabilities (DCs), proposing a conceptual framework. Methodology/approach: We adopted a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and identified 198 relevant papers. The papers
Study Objective: This article analyzes the implementation of innovation policies in Brazilian public universities, focusing on the challenges and opportunities. It aims to understand how this process unfolds and its significance for the country’s socio-economic development. Methodology/Approach: The study involved interviews with innovation managers from three Brazilian public universities, document analysis, and a review of
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Objective of the study: This study will thoroughly investigate the interaction pathways between startups and corporations in Brazil to identify how their partnerships lead to the creation of innovative technology evaluation models. Methodology/approach: The study utilized a qualitative approach that involved conducting 18 exploratory interviews with Brazilian startup founders. The data was collected through semi-structured
Objective: The present study investigates the impact of ICT incubator in scaling up graduates’ innovation and entrepreneurship ventures in Tanzania. Design and methods: A descriptive design mainly relying on a qualitative approach was used. To collect data, the study used a mixed data collection method integrating face-to-face and focus group discussions for primary data from
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Objective: Analyze existing academic literature on the impacts of innovation and diversity on the creation of value and financial performance of companies Methodology: Bibliometric analysis and systematic review. The final sample includes 34 articles, obtained from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. Originality/relevance: The Article carries out a joint analysis of the proxies of
