In
an
era
of
rapid
technological
advancement,
digital
transformation
is
crucial
for
high-tech
firms
to
remain
competitive
and
drive
innovation.
Digital
(DT)
necessitates
incorporating
various
technologies
enhance
a
firm’s
capacity
collect,
integrate,
process,
utilize
business
data.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
identify
the
factors
influencing
DT
adoption
technology
in
context
firm
performance
(FP)
with
moderating
role
literacy
(DL).
This
analyses
key
technologies,
focusing
on
their
impact
FP
firms,
DL
as
factor.
The
significance
lies
its
comprehensive
analysis
perceived
ease
use,
time-saving,
security
risk,
financial
well
roles
driving
DT.
hypothesis
was
investigated
using
partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modeling
(PLS-SEM)
approach.
data
collected
from
521
respondents
through
self-administered
survey
firms.
results
describe
that
risk
have
significant
positive
relationship
Moreover,
partially
mediates
between
time-saving
FP.
study’s
practical
implications
emphasize
need
address
user
perceptions
risks
associated
implement
achieve
improved
successfully.
International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(3), С. 737 - 751
Опубликована: Март 16, 2024
The
digital
transformation
of
Small
and
Medium-sized
Enterprises
(SMEs)
is
a
critical
phenomenon
shaping
the
global
business
landscape.
This
paper
presents
comparative
review
between
United
States
Africa,
exploring
diverse
trajectories
digitalization
within
these
regions.
While
USA
often
at
forefront
technological
advancements,
Africa's
SMEs
exhibit
unique
challenges
opportunities
in
their
journey.
In
States,
have
embraced
technologies
to
enhance
operational
efficiency,
improve
customer
experiences,
gain
competitive
edge.
adoption
cloud
computing,
data
analytics,
e-commerce
platforms
has
become
ubiquitous,
fostering
innovation
scalability.
study
delves
into
specific
strategies
employed
by
American
navigate
complexities
era.
On
contrary,
African
face
distinct
hurdles
efforts.
Infrastructure
limitations,
limited
access
capital,
economic
landscape
present
challenges.
However,
this
sheds
light
on
innovative
approaches
taken
overcome
barriers.
Leveraging
mobile
technology,
localized
solutions,
collaborative
networks,
are
carving
out
paths.
Moreover,
emphasizes
role
government
policies
support
mechanisms
for
both
By
examining
regulatory
frameworks,
funding
initiatives,
skill
development
programs,
provides
comprehensive
analysis
ecosystem
supporting
evolution.
dynamic
process
with
nuances
Africa.
benefit
from
advanced
infrastructures,
showcase
resilience
adaptability
leveraging
tools
Understanding
essential
policymakers,
businesses,
researchers
seeking
foster
inclusive
sustainable
growth
globally.
Keywords:
Digital
Transformation,
SMEs,
USA,
Review.
Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
32(5), С. 5719 - 5741
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024
Abstract
Water
is
the
lifeblood
of
our
Earth,
and
sustainable
water
consumption
key
to
preserving
this
scarce
resource
for
future
generations
upholding
environmental
sustainability.
In
study,
we
investigate
relationship
between
knowledge
(EK),
policies
regulations
(EPR),
attitudes
toward
management
programs
(APWRMP),
perceived
quality
(PWQ),
(SC),
enriching
existing
literature
by
integrating
theoretical
framework
theory
planned
behavior
(TPB)
alongside
program
(WMP)
concepts.
This
integration
forms
a
comprehensive
model
clarifying
influences
on
SC.
Furthermore,
study
investigates
these
relationships
within
specific
context
select
regions
in
China,
addressing
geographical
gap
current
literature.
With
sample
size
(
N
=
336)
participants,
employ
partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modeling
(PLS‐SEM)
explore
complex
proposed
model.
The
finding
confirms
hypothesized
associations,
validating
substantial
positive
impact
EK
EPR
APWRMP
Additionally,
observe
that
PWQ
notably
strengthens
link
perception
attitude
villagers
SC
water.
Our
explains
multifaceted
dynamics
underlying
individuals'
making
decisions
concerning
consumption.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024
Within
the
evolving
landscape
of
contemporary
business,
where
sustainability
and
innovation
intertwine,
our
study
explores
a
strategic
gap,
presenting
rationale
behind
choosing
green
intellectual
capital
(GIC),
absorptive
capacity
(AC),
(GI),
environmental
regulations
(ERs),
competitive
advantage
(CA)
as
main
constructs.
This
model
investigates
complex
nature
SMEs
within
vibrant
manufacturing
sector
using
latest
version
SmartPLS
4
for
analyzing
data.
Drawing
upon
theory
natural
resource-based
view
(NRBV),
this
uncovers
that
GIC
advances
GI
AC,
driving
toward
sustainable
CA,
particularly
context
ER.
These
findings
propose
vital
insights
looking
to
leverage
their
valuable
resource,
contributing
greening
operations
reaching
competitiveness
while
also
theoretical
developments
in
understanding
perceptions
on
SMEs.
Findings
reveal
significant
impact
AC
subsequent
CA.
Furthermore,
ER
essential
role
shaping
link
between
thus
enhancing
SMEs’
achieve
competitiveness.
discloses
how
utilize
identify
CA
NRBV
develops
an
utilizing
unique
resource
endowments
drive
examines
mediating
relationship.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(17), С. 7351 - 7351
Опубликована: Авг. 26, 2024
Digital
technologies
have
revolutionized
the
business
field,
offering
significant
opportunities
for
small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs)
to
enhance
sustainability
value
creation.
This
study
investigates
impact
of
digital
technology
adoption
on
economic
social
creation,
as
well
SME
performance.
Specifically,
it
examines
how
media
applications,
big
data
analytics,
IoT
blockchain
AI-enabled
applications
influence
within
SMEs.
We
employed
a
hybrid
approach
integrating
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
Artificial
Neural
Network
(ANN)
techniques
using
SmartPLs
4.0
Application;
this
research
analyzes
these
relationships.
For
our
analysis,
were
collected
from
305
managers
operating
in
Upper
Sindh,
Pakistan,
specifically
major
cities
like
Sukkur,
Larkana,
Shikarpur,
Jacobabad,
Khairpur.
The
findings
reveal
that
significantly
contribute
both
creation
Conversely,
show
no
Importantly,
positively
correlates
with
enhanced
enriches
understanding
SMEs
particularly
enhancing
Through
advanced
methodologies
rigorous
bridges
theory
practical
SMEs’
transformation.
With
the
increasing
popularity
of
big
data
technology,
some
enterprises
use
massive
amount
consumer
collected
for
analysis
consumers’
purchasing
power
and
preferences
to
implement
discriminatory
pricing
increase
profits,
with
rights
infringed
upon.
Therefore,
it
is
great
significance
study
how
consumers
respond
(BDDP)
behavior
by
enterprises.
This
article
categorizes
into
new
old
users.
In
strategy
sets
whether
choose
purchase
engage
in
pricing,
costs
benefits
protection
enterprise
compensation
are
considered,
respectively.
A
“government-consumer-enterprise”
tripartite
game
model
proposed,
along
an
different
behavioral
combinations
three
parties.
The
impact
key
parameters
on
each
party
studied
through
simulation
provide
a
reference
cracking
down
BDDP
behavior.
experimental
results
indicate
that
government
punishment
credibility
can
effectively
suppress
enterprises;
however,
limit
will
only
have
certain
effect
early
stage;
higher
evaluation
value
products
or
services
consumers,
less
effectiveness
suppressing
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(5), С. 2118 - 2118
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025
Small
and
micro
enterprises
(SMEs)
make
important
contributions
to
economic
development,
innovation,
employment
in
every
country.
The
increasingly
strict
environmental
regulations
have
become
a
global
trend,
but
the
empirical
literature
that
evaluates
impacts
of
on
SMEs’
growth
based
their
observational
data
is
extremely
rare.
This
study
aims
investigate
how
city-level
China
affect
growth,
with
focus
identifying
lag
effects,
heterogeneous
across
regions/enterprise
types,
mediating
roles
technological
innovation
policy
support,
using
unbalanced
panel
from
2007
2016.
Using
dynamic
model
entropy-weighted
assessment,
results
show
following:
(1)
Stricter
significantly
impede
this
effect
persisting
for
up
two
years.
Robustness
tests
confirm
stability
these
findings.
(2)
Despite
overall
negative
impact,
our
analysis
reveals
can
stimulate
by
promoting
increasing
support.
(3)
Heterogeneity
shows
regulatory
effects
vary
region,
ownership
structure,
tax
status,
most
adverse
observed
private
firms,
small-scale
taxpayers,
businesses
outside
Yangtze
River
Economic
Belt.
These
findings
highlight
need
differentiated
approaches
balance
objectives
growth.
limited
its
2016,
not
considering
recent
shifts,
may
generalizability
economies
decentralized
governance.
R and D Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025
ABSTRACT
Research
on
open
innovation
(OI)
in
SMEs,
particularly
the
context
of
digital
innovations
and
big
data
(BD),
often
highlights
potential
for
these
to
drive
SME
growth.
While
BD
can
indeed
enhance
OI
practices
by
presenting
new
opportunities,
there
is
a
significant
gap
understanding
how
challenges
posed
also
act
as
catalysts
SMEs.
This
study
addresses
this
examining
faced
SMEs
when
leveraging
service
delivery
agri‐food
sector,
they
address
them
through
practices.
Focusing
Agritech
firms
Ghana's
sector
an
empirical
case,
we
conducted
qualitative
exploratory
research
using
interviews
secondary
fill
gap.
Our
findings
showcase
adopt
strategic
collaborations
partnerships
with
external
organizations
interested
agricultural
interventions
which
was
triggered
BD.
These
serve
anticipatory
measures
tackle
future
challenges.
are
not
only
applicable
but
offer
valuable
insights
other
limited
financial
resources
portfolio
diversification
sectors
anticipating
related
