European Journal of Innovation Management
Scope & Guideline
Exploring transformative strategies for a dynamic future.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Innovation Strategies and Practices:
The journal explores various strategies and practices related to innovation, including open innovation, digital transformation, and collaborative networks. It emphasizes how organizations can leverage these strategies to enhance their innovation capabilities. - Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship:
Research on entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship is a core focus, examining how individuals and teams within organizations drive innovation. This includes studies on the role of leadership, organizational culture, and employee engagement in fostering innovative behavior. - Sustainability and Green Innovations:
The journal places significant emphasis on sustainable innovation practices, exploring how organizations can integrate environmental considerations into their innovation strategies. This includes research on green entrepreneurship, eco-innovation, and the circular economy. - Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation:
The impact of digital technologies on innovation processes is a major theme, with a focus on how digitalization influences business models, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. - Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning:
Research on knowledge management practices and their influence on innovation performance is prevalent. The journal examines how organizations can effectively manage knowledge to enhance creativity and innovation outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of AI and Digital Technologies:
There's a notable increase in research focusing on artificial intelligence and digital technologies as enablers of innovation. This includes studies on AI-driven innovation processes, digital ecosystems, and the role of big data analytics. - Sustainability and Circular Economy:
Emerging themes around sustainability practices and the circular economy are gaining prominence. Research is increasingly examining how organizations can innovate sustainably and create value while addressing environmental challenges. - Collaborative Innovation and Ecosystems:
The trend towards collaborative innovation is evident, with a rise in studies exploring innovation ecosystems, partnerships, and cooperative R&D. This reflects a growing recognition of the importance of external collaborations in driving innovation. - Impact of COVID-19 on Innovation Practices:
Research exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on innovation practices and resilience is trending. This includes studies on how organizations adapted their innovation strategies in response to the crisis. - Employee-Driven Innovation:
There is an emerging focus on employee-driven innovation, examining how individual and team dynamics contribute to the innovation process. This theme highlights the role of organizational culture and leadership in fostering innovative work behavior.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Innovation Models:
There seems to be a decline in papers focusing on traditional models of innovation that do not incorporate contemporary issues such as digital transformation or sustainability. Researchers are increasingly moving towards more integrated and dynamic models. - Focus on Incremental Innovation:
Research on incremental innovation appears to be waning, with a noticeable shift towards radical and disruptive innovation strategies. This shift reflects the evolving landscape of innovation, where organizations seek more transformative changes. - Sector-Specific Innovations:
There has been a reduction in publications dedicated to specific sectors, such as manufacturing or healthcare, without addressing cross-sectoral insights. The journal may benefit from a more holistic approach that encompasses innovations across diverse industries. - Theoretical Frameworks without Empirical Evidence:
There seems to be a decrease in theoretical papers that lack empirical validation. The journal appears to be moving towards more evidence-based research that provides practical implications for innovation management.
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