International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development (8 papers in press)

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  Knowledge of declared behaviour: effect of attitude and intention ( Free Full-text Access )

  by Kirti Dutta, Guillaume P. Fernandez, Bart F. Norré, Dorota Reykowska, Rafal Ohme, Dunia Harajli, Joaquin Fernandez 
  Abstract: Human behaviour is challenging to explain, and testing times like COVID-19 add another layer of complexity. Based on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), the current paper traces a path model to understand how declared behaviour was impacted during the pandemic in Germany and Sweden. This study applies response time testing (RTT), which reduces the cognitive biases of self-reporting-based surveys. Results show that attitude and intentions form central elements impacting declared behaviour. Perceived threat has a high impact on declared behaviour, both directly and indirectly via attitude. Thus, political decision-makers need to take attitude into account when designing effective communication to influence behaviour.
  Keywords: TPB; theory of planned behaviour; COVID-19; Germany; Sweden; attitude; intentions.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2024.10063486
   
  
• Scheduling Constraints and Implementation in Teaching Management System Incorporating Association Rule Mining Algorithm  
  by Jin Yan, Meng Li, Xiaoyan Ma, Junmian Wang 
  Abstract: This paper examines class schedules, precautions, and association rule algorithms and builds a more scientific class scheduling system. Data mining technology association rules handle scheduling conflicts and class omissions to improve scheduling efficiency and correctness. This method extracts efficient negative sequence rules from patterns. Using local utility value and utility confidence, e-HUNSR formalizes the problem of efficient negative sequence rules, generates candidate rules and a pruning strategy quickly, designs a data structure to store the necessary information, and proposes an efficient way to compute the antecedent local utility value and a simplified utility value calculation Association rules and mining are used to solve the scheduling problem. The system can conduct course queries, has high client-side compatibility, works with all browsers and OSes, and performs well in data mining. After experimental verification, the hybrid method with different scheduling condition criteria obtains 98.12% course selection satisfaction. Rule satisfaction averages 94.98 percent, and intelligent scheduling system scheduling efficiency 91.91%. Adding fresh ideas and methods to the intelligent scheduling system increases instructional resources and university scheduling. Smarter university timetable management allocates teaching resources and completes education and teaching plans.
  Keywords: Association Rules; Data Mining; Scheduling Algorithms; Scheduling Constraints and Implementation; Teaching Management System; Incorporating Association Rule; Mining Algorithm.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2024.10064489
   
  
• The Relationship Between Knowledge-Oriented Leadership, Conflict, and Knowledge Hiding: Empirical research in banking  
  by Nam Nguyễn Kim, Nga Nguyễn Thị Hằng 
  Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between Knowledge Oriented Leadership, conflict and knowledge hiding behavior. Data was collected from employees working in the banking sector. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test the research hypotheses. The results demonstrate the significant role of Knowledge Oriented Leadership in reducing task conflict and relationship conflict within the organization. Knowledge Oriented Leadership also help reduce knowledge hiding behavior through the mediating roles of task conflict and relationship conflict. Furthermore, task conflict directly and indirectly affects knowledge hiding behavior through the mediating role of relationship conflict. The research findings contribute significantly to both theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge management in the banking sector, within the context of a collectivist culture such as Vietnam.
  Keywords: Knowledge Oriented Leadership; Relationship Conflict; Task Conflict; Knowledge Hiding; Banking.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2024.10064817
   
  
• The analysis of the Effect of COVID-19 on the Innovation Capability of the Countries to make High-tech Exports in Europe  
  by Özlem Özsoy, Metin Gürler 
  Abstract: This study aims to investigate whether the COVID-19 pandemic has breaking points in cases, deaths and vaccinations, as well as whether the pandemic has caused a contraction in the innovation capability of high-tech exporting countries. The test results show that there is highly positive correlation as 0.842 between normalised European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) index scores and normalised high-tech exports. The convergence is not high in high-tech exports and innovation capability in EIS countries. It seems that there is divergence for high-tech exports and innovation capability in EU countries. There is technology creation gap between the member countries. In the manuscript the breakpoints COVID-19 related cases, deaths, vaccination and normalised EIS scores and high-tech exports in the country set were analysed and the statistical test results showed that all of the five data series have different results and it is clear that vaccination has reversed the negative process.
  Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; Economic growth; Convergence; High-tech exports; Innovation; Breakpoints.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2024.10064823
   
  
• A knowledge-based view on value co-creation: a cultural-historical activity theory perspective on the development of supplier-customer interactions  
  by Paulo Sergio Altman Ferreira 
  Abstract: The present research explores cultural-historical activity theory as an approach to expand our current understandings of a knowledge-based view of value co-creation developments. Through the lens of cultural-historical activity theory, this study provides a framework explaining the view of knowing and learning as integral to the managerial practice of value co-creation. By means of an ethnographic case study strategy and using developmental work research tenets, the results of fieldwork describe how knowledge, learning and managing intertwine and transform supplier-customer interactions for co-creating value. Ultimately, this work proposes that value co-creation is a managerial journey of supplier-customer relations to the zone of proximal development through knowledge development of communicating in multi-voiced activity systems, learning the application of novel concepts, roles and relations, and managing multiple perspectives of value.
  Keywords: value co-creation; knowledge; learning; cultural-historical activity theory; inter-organisational process.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2024.10064027
   
  
• A transition pathway proposal based on the development context for entrepreneurial university transformation  
  by Murat Avci, Serhat Burmaoglu, Azamat Maksudunov 
  Abstract: In a knowledge economy era, universities have been significant in their knowledge generation role. To provide this role, universities transform themselves by improving their research infrastructure, creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and educating students with an applied perspective. There are many review studies on entrepreneurial universities in literature but they are lacking in proposing a transition pathway for higher education institutions in different national development contexts. Therefore, in this study, we aim to explore the cognitive background of entrepreneurial university (EPU) concepts and, based on our findings, propose a transition pathway for higher education institutions by considering different national development contexts. Document citation analysis is applied for understanding the cognitive background of the concept and literature review, and the findings of document citation analysis shed light on while proposing a transition pathway.
  Keywords: EPU; entrepreneurial university; document citation analysis; citation analysis; higher education; transition pathway.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2024.10063961
   
  
• Exploring the impact of international trade practices on social, economic, and environmental development with the intervening influence of government policies  
  by Manping Niu 
  Abstract: International trade practices (ITP) play a pivotal role in sustainable development by facilitating the exchange of eco-friendly technologies, promoting responsible resource utilisation, and enhancing global cooperation. ITPs enable nations to achieve economic growth while addressing environmental and social concerns by fostering a harmonious balance between prosperity and the planet. This study specifically examines the nexus of ITP toward companies' sustainable development (SD) from three major perspectives, i.e., social, environmental, and economic streams within the Chinese market, drawing on international trade theory. The outcomes were obtained using a sample of 761 by utilising the structure equation modelling (SEM) method through SmartPls. The findings assured a positive nexus between ITPs and sustainable development, along with the significant correlation of ITP toward each perspective of SD. The study additionally confirmed a positive moderating connection of government policies between ITP and SD.
  Keywords: ITP; international trade practices; sustainable development; SoD; social development; environmental development; EcD; economic development; government policies.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2024.10064202
   
  
• Examining the influence of social media in the AI era on employees' performance management in the Lebanese context: an empirical analysis  
  by Johnny C. Chaanine 
  Abstract: The rise of social media use in the workplace has become a major concern for managers. While employees may find social media to be a useful tool for communication, it can also lead to distractions and decreased productivity. Managers must balance their desire to limit social media use with their employees' need to stay connected and engaged. The study investigates how the purpose, type, and rate of social media use impact employees' performance at work. Preliminary results suggest that social media use can have a negative effect on employee performance, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. It's possible that younger workers who are more comfortable with social media and mobile technology will be better equipped to navigate these challenges and maintain their productivity. Ultimately, managers must carefully consider the impact of social media and develop strategies that balance the benefits of connectivity with the need for productivity.
  Keywords: social media; networking; technology; employee's performance; social media usage; social media; use at work; usage rate; SEM.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2024.10063888