International Journal of Innovation Studies
Scope & Guideline
Driving Knowledge Forward in Information Systems and Strategy
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Innovation:
The journal emphasizes research that integrates multiple disciplines, including management, technology, social sciences, and economics, to provide a holistic understanding of innovation dynamics. - Innovation Ecosystems and Systems Thinking:
A core focus is on exploring innovation ecosystems, considering the interactions between various stakeholders such as firms, universities, and government entities, to understand how collaborative efforts enhance innovation. - Impact of Technology on Innovation:
Research addressing the role of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Industry 4.0, in shaping innovation practices and processes is a consistent theme. - Sustainability and Eco-Innovation:
The journal highlights the importance of sustainable practices and eco-innovation, addressing how businesses can innovate while considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. - Organizational Behavior and Innovation Management:
Studies on the internal mechanisms of organizations, including human resource practices, leadership, and culture, that influence innovation capabilities and outcomes are a significant area of interest. - Global Perspectives on Innovation:
The journal incorporates a global view on innovation, examining how different regions and economies approach innovation, with a particular focus on emerging markets.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation:
There is a growing body of work exploring how AI technologies can enhance innovation processes across various industries, indicating a significant trend towards the intersection of AI and innovation management. - Eco-Innovation and Sustainability:
The emphasis on eco-innovation and sustainable practices is increasing, reflecting a broader societal shift towards environmental responsibility and the need for innovative solutions to climate change. - Collaborative and Open Innovation:
Research is increasingly focusing on collaborative models of innovation, including open innovation strategies, where firms leverage external ideas and partnerships to enhance their innovative capabilities. - Impact of Digital Transformation:
The role of digital transformation in driving innovation is gaining attention, particularly how digital tools and platforms facilitate new forms of innovation and business models. - Social Innovation and Community Engagement:
There is a rising interest in social innovation, particularly studies that examine how innovations can address social challenges and engage communities effectively. - Multidisciplinary Collaboration for Innovation:
The trend of multidisciplinary collaborations in research and innovation is becoming more prominent, highlighting the necessity of diverse perspectives in fostering innovative solutions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Innovation Models:
Research focusing solely on linear or traditional models of innovation has decreased as scholars increasingly adopt more complex and dynamic frameworks that better capture the realities of innovation processes. - Sector-Specific Innovations:
There has been a noticeable reduction in studies that investigate sector-specific innovations in isolation, as the journal moves towards a more integrated understanding of innovation across different sectors. - Narrow Focus on R&D Outputs:
Publications that exclusively analyze R&D outputs without considering broader innovation ecosystems or collaborative frameworks are less common, indicating a shift towards more comprehensive studies. - Disruptive Innovation Frameworks:
While still relevant, the frequency of papers strictly adhering to disruptive innovation frameworks has declined, suggesting a trend towards more nuanced discussions that include various innovation types and contexts.
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