Browsing ODA Open Digital Archive by Subject "Innovation"
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R&D in natural resource based industries: Governments should prioritize innovation which reduces environmental hazards
(Working Paper;3/2020, Working paper, 2020-10-21)Sustainable yield from a natural resource áuctuates in response to both natural conditions and harvesting practices. On the one hand, research and development (R&D) may reduce the áuctuations through more knowledge of ... -
Riding two horses at once: The combined roles of mastery and performance climates in implementing creative ideas
(European Management Review;Volume 16, Issue 2, Summer 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-11)Not all creative ideas end up being implemented. Drawing on micro‐innovation literature and achievement goal theory, we propose that the interplay of two types of work motivational climates (mastery and performance) moderates ... -
The role of knowledge sharing in fostering innovation in higher education : a case study of Tallinn University
(Master thesis, 2011)The system of higher education is undergoing heightened evaluation and reform in a number of countries. These reforms have included embracing knowledge sharing to improve organizational performance. Realizing that in this ... -
RRI and Patenting: a Study of European Patent Governance
(NanoEthics;August 2019, Volume 13, Issue 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-22)This paper addresses the topic of patenting related to the notion of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). Focusing on patents in the field of biotechnology, we assess to what extent current patenting practices of the ... -
Social Life Cycle Assessment as a resource for Responsible Research and Innovation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-05-21)Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is a currently important proposal for doing science and innovation with and for society. Sustainability has for the last 30 years had a similar function in providing limits and ... -
The Organization Theories of the Industrial Democracy Experiments Meet Contemporary Organizational Realities
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The Scandinavian industrial democracy experiments (IDEs) contained elements of organization theories, based particularly on sociotechnical systems theory (STS). In this paper, we provide an introduction to some main points ... -
To Enhance Social Equity Through Urban Planning: The Potential for Innovation
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-11)This chapter explores the innovation potential of one of the most challenging and unruly goals of planning. Namely, how planning can support the development of more socially equal communities, and consider innovation needs ... -
Understanding Aesthetics in Design Education
(E&PDE;DS 110: Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2021), VIA Design, VIA University in Herning, Denmark. 9th -10th September 2021, Conference object, 2021)One of the more pressing issues that the product design profession faces today is that of sustainability. Within design education this is mainly addressed with a focus on the three r`s: recycling, reuse and repair. In her ... -
User Involvement in Service Development and Innovation Projects - How does the healthcare sector involve its users in service development and innovation projects?
(Master thesis, 2019)Background – While the healthcare sector has recently increased its focus on involving users in service development and innovation projects, there is a lack of knowledge on how to do so, as previous research is ... -
User Involvement of People with Mild Disabilities in Technology Innovations: Does It Make a Difference?
(Social Inclusion;Vol 7, No 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-09-04)In this study, we explored the role of people with mild forms of visual, hearing, physical, and cognitive impairments in innovation processes. Our research questions are: do the product evaluations by people with mild ... -
What Can We Learn from Urban Crisis?
(Sustainability;Volume 14 / Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-13)The irreversible transition towards urban living entails complex challenges and vulnerabilities for citizens, civic authorities, and the management of global commons. Many cities remain beset by political, infrastructural, ... -
What's stopping them? : towards a grounded theory of online journalism
(Journalism Studies;10 (6), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-12)Findings in recent research suggest that online journalism is much less innovative than many researchers and scholars predicted a decade ago. Research into online journalism has, however, been biased towards a focus on ... -
Youth on the Move - an online European magazine in a global media environment
(Intercultural Communication Studies;23(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Youth on the Move started as a three-year project 2013-2015 between 4 partner institutions in the Netherlands, Germany, Turkey and Norway. Students and staff in media-related disciplines from the four countries set out to ...