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João M. Lopes holds a Ph.D. in management. He is Assistant Professor at the Miguel Torga Institute of Higher Education (ISMT) and University of Beira Interior (UBI), coordinator of bachelor's degree in management (ISMT) and Researcher at NECE – Research Unit for Business Sciences. His research interests include: regional innovation systems, RIS3, smart specialization, tourism, strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, innovation, circular economy and competitiveness.
The study aims to characterize, for the first time, the emotional intelligence profile of the tourists visiting the city of Porto as well as to observe its influence on the intention to return and activities perfomed during the stay, along with other socio-demographic factors,To achieve these purposes, we used a sample of 886 responses with the following purposes: on the one hand, to get the emotional intelligence constructs by applying the confirmatory factorial analysis, and on the other hand, to apply a logit model to describe the intention to return. Four constructs of tourists’ emotional intelligence emerged: emotion regulation, emotion use, evaluation of their own emotions, and evaluation of others’ emotions. . The first construct was indicated as the most important leading us to conclude that tourists have the ability to control their own emotions, presenting a strong emotional control. The four constructs and different variables of the tourists’ socio-demographic profile show a positive effect on the intention to return. This type of information is highly useful for the sector since it allows the definition of communication strategies and guides businesses to adapt to the profile of tourists.
Ana Pinto Borges; Elvira Vieira; João M. Lopes. Emotional Intelligence Profile of Tourists and Its Impact on Tourism. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism 2021, 1 -22.
AMA StyleAna Pinto Borges, Elvira Vieira, João M. Lopes. Emotional Intelligence Profile of Tourists and Its Impact on Tourism. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism. 2021; ():1-22.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Pinto Borges; Elvira Vieira; João M. Lopes. 2021. "Emotional Intelligence Profile of Tourists and Its Impact on Tourism." Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism , no. : 1-22.
The economic and social environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional pressure on supply chains because they now have more pressure to develop and adapt to a context of economic constraint. Delays in the supply chain can bring consequences such as the lack of food products by retailers, transporters and manufacturers. Thus, this study aims to examine the supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic in small- and medium-sized food companies in the central region of Portugal, identifying potential problems and pointing out the respective solutions. For this purpose, the study uses a qualitative methodology through semi-structured interviews. It was found that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not have a codified supply chain and that generally, these companies have a minimal budget, which requires a constant search for new suppliers that represent a reduction in costs. Moreover, most of the companies surveyed faced unexpected challenges, such as a lack of alternative suppliers. The present paper is original because it studies the supply chain in SMEs in the food sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it allows the ascertainment of practical suggestions for these companies to improve, as well as contributing to the clarification of the literature on the supply chain in times of crisis such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Catarina Ferreira; Catarina Cardoso; Mariana Travassos; Mariana Paiva; Micaela Pestana; João Lopes; Márcio Oliveira. Disorders, Vulnerabilities and Resilience in the Supply Chain in Pandemic Times. Logistics 2021, 5, 48 .
AMA StyleCatarina Ferreira, Catarina Cardoso, Mariana Travassos, Mariana Paiva, Micaela Pestana, João Lopes, Márcio Oliveira. Disorders, Vulnerabilities and Resilience in the Supply Chain in Pandemic Times. Logistics. 2021; 5 (3):48.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCatarina Ferreira; Catarina Cardoso; Mariana Travassos; Mariana Paiva; Micaela Pestana; João Lopes; Márcio Oliveira. 2021. "Disorders, Vulnerabilities and Resilience in the Supply Chain in Pandemic Times." Logistics 5, no. 3: 48.
The present research aims to analyze the habits observed in the perception of the general physical health condition of Portuguese food consumers in the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation is focused on indicators such as weight, physical activity, and consumption habits through the adoption of healthy and not healthy food. Centered on a quantitative approach, the research is based on the application of a questionnaire to a sample of 741 Portuguese consumers, between November 2020 and February 2021, a period during which the most severe measures of social isolation were imposed by the Portuguese government, since the beginning of the pandemic. Moreover, the questionnaire was applied to consumers over 18 years old. According to this population, and considering a 95% confidence level and a margin of error of 4%, the sample has a minimum of 601 responses. Being so, the results of this research are representative for the Portuguese food consumers. The theoretical model was estimated using Partial Least Squares (PLS) in the Smart PLS 3.0 software. The obtained results allowed us to conclude that the Portuguese perception of their weight did not change in the pandemic, despite showing that in general, the pandemic had a negative impact on their physical condition. On the other hand, the results show that the Portuguese associate the practice of physical exercise with physical well-being. Respondents also confirm a positive relationship between “positive eating behaviors (such as consumption of fruits and vegetables, low saturated foods and rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats” and water consumption) and “the perception of physical health in general”. On the contrary, respondents’ perception of the choice of negative eating behaviors (measured by the consumption of products with a high content of salt and sugar, snacks, and processed frozen and pre-cooked foods) have a negative impact on the “assessment of physical health, in the COVID-19 pandemic”. Hence, it was concluded that the Portuguese consider that an eventual increase in weight does not necessarily correspond to a perception of worse physical health; the practice of physical exercise and good eating habits corresponds to a perception of better physical health; the adoption of bad eating habits corresponds to the perception of bad physical health.
José Oliveira; Tânia Santos; Marlene Sousa; João Lopes; Sofia Gomes; Márcio Oliveira. Physical Health of Food Consumers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Social Sciences 2021, 10, 218 .
AMA StyleJosé Oliveira, Tânia Santos, Marlene Sousa, João Lopes, Sofia Gomes, Márcio Oliveira. Physical Health of Food Consumers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Social Sciences. 2021; 10 (6):218.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Oliveira; Tânia Santos; Marlene Sousa; João Lopes; Sofia Gomes; Márcio Oliveira. 2021. "Physical Health of Food Consumers during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Social Sciences 10, no. 6: 218.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the entrepreneurial intentions of higher education students in a private higher education institution (HEI), enrolled in the following courses: Business Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism and Business Relations. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative methodology was used through the application of a questionnaire in a private HEI located in the northern region of Portugal and 228 valid responses were collected. Findings We have found out that (1) the elder the students are, the higher is the probability that they will consider entrepreneurship as the first option to enter the job market; (2) the courses of Business Management and Hotel Management are those that influence the entrepreneurial intentions most positively; (3) the more prepared a student feels in order to start a business, the more likely he will become an entrepreneur; (4) to consider entrepreneurship as the first option to enter the job market is positively influenced by the dimensions of the Attitude Toward Enterprise (ATE), namely, leadership, creativity, achievement and personal control; (5) to have a business idea could be motivated by the course in which the students are enrolled in, if they feel they are prepared to start a business, and by the dimensions of ATE. Practical implications HEIs and/or regional governments may have an entrepreneurship support office, where students can get assistance in the process of creating their companies and develop innovative entrepreneurial models adapted to older students. The creation of “senior entrepreneurial ecosystems” can be an interesting path to be explored. HEIs can make extracurricular activities available to students. Policymakers must introduce entrepreneurship to primary and secondary education. Originality/value This study increases the understanding of the individual characteristics of the students in a private HEI, as well as the courses that positively influence entrepreneurial intentions.
Ana Pinto Borges; João M. Lopes; Catarina Carvalho; Bruno Miguel Miguel Vieira; Jorge Lopes. Education as a key to provide the growth of entrepreneurial intentions. Education + Training 2021, 63, 809 -832.
AMA StyleAna Pinto Borges, João M. Lopes, Catarina Carvalho, Bruno Miguel Miguel Vieira, Jorge Lopes. Education as a key to provide the growth of entrepreneurial intentions. Education + Training. 2021; 63 (6):809-832.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Pinto Borges; João M. Lopes; Catarina Carvalho; Bruno Miguel Miguel Vieira; Jorge Lopes. 2021. "Education as a key to provide the growth of entrepreneurial intentions." Education + Training 63, no. 6: 809-832.
The present research aims to compare the entrepreneurial intention of university students before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. For this purpose, some dimensions were analyzed, such as the availability of this target audience to undertake an activity at their own risk, the preference for a future while employed by others, their perception of the values that society places on entrepreneurship, and the entrepreneurial abilities/skillsets. A comparative study of a quantitative nature was used, associating two samples composed of students of higher education in Portugal, the data were obtained before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis of the results permits us to conclude: (1) in the circumstances of macroeconomic changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurial activity does not decrease; (2) respondents are less interested in being employed by others and more attracted to being entrepreneurs; (3) there is a growing concordance with the values that society places on entrepreneurship; and (4) there is now a greater aptitude for entrepreneurial activity. The present research is original, as it compares data obtained in different contexts of economic and social stability. It contributes to theory and practice, in the sense that it points to conclusions in the opposite direction of other studies carried out in situations of disasters of another nature, and can serve as a reference for the development of strategies to promote entrepreneurship, within higher education institutions and official entities to publicize and promote new public policies.
João Lopes; Sofia Gomes; Tânia Santos; Márcio Oliveira; José Oliveira. Entrepreneurial Intention before and during COVID-19—A Case Study on Portuguese University Students. Education Sciences 2021, 11, 273 .
AMA StyleJoão Lopes, Sofia Gomes, Tânia Santos, Márcio Oliveira, José Oliveira. Entrepreneurial Intention before and during COVID-19—A Case Study on Portuguese University Students. Education Sciences. 2021; 11 (6):273.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão Lopes; Sofia Gomes; Tânia Santos; Márcio Oliveira; José Oliveira. 2021. "Entrepreneurial Intention before and during COVID-19—A Case Study on Portuguese University Students." Education Sciences 11, no. 6: 273.
This research aims to study the determinants of entrepreneurial intention in academia and compare the outcomes from two different moments, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, a quantitative methodology was used, whereby a questionnaire was given to higher education students in these two chronological moments. From the obtained results, it was possible to ascertain that, given the motivational dimension, the attitude towards behavior and perceived behavioral control are having a positive impact on entrepreneurial intentions during the pandemic and that subjective norms have a negative impact on entrepreneurial intentions. This relationship of influences is unchanged, either before or during the pandemic. Regarding the environmental dimension, both of the variables under analysis are having a negative impact on entrepreneurial intention during the pandemic period, which corresponds to an aggravation or loss of positive influences when compared to the context before the pandemic, and the next assessment had a positive impact on entrepreneurial intentions. On the theoretical contributions, the findings are very important, as they strengthen the literature on entrepreneurial intentions, and in specific contexts of social and economic instability. As for practical contributions, this research suggests actions to agents with an important intervention role in the community, one of these agents is Higher Education Institutions, which play a determining role by creating a positive environment to support their students’ entrepreneurial intent. This research is original, as far as we are informed, and it is the first to study entrepreneurial intention in academia during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Portuguese context. Moreover, we suggest that the obtained results should be succeeded by further studies to confirm the evolutionary trends now identified on the subject under analysis.
Sofia Gomes; Marlene Sousa; Tânia Santos; José Oliveira; Márcio Oliveira; João Lopes. Opening the “Black Box” of University Entrepreneurial Intention in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Social Sciences 2021, 10, 181 .
AMA StyleSofia Gomes, Marlene Sousa, Tânia Santos, José Oliveira, Márcio Oliveira, João Lopes. Opening the “Black Box” of University Entrepreneurial Intention in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Social Sciences. 2021; 10 (5):181.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSofia Gomes; Marlene Sousa; Tânia Santos; José Oliveira; Márcio Oliveira; João Lopes. 2021. "Opening the “Black Box” of University Entrepreneurial Intention in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic." Social Sciences 10, no. 5: 181.
The present study aims to investigate how commercialisation and knowledge transfer between the SMEs of the tourism sector and the higher education institutions (HEIs) are made, as well as to find out whether the SMEs of the tourism sector are part of tourism networks, and what their motivations are. We used a qualitative methodology, applying the triangulation method to eight SMEs and one HEI. The results indicate that the commercialisation and knowledge transfer between the SMEs and the HEIs are not effective. SMEs are part of regional networks of business innovation; however, they do not participate in R&D activities with HEIs. Some suggestions were made to SMEs, HEIs, and regional governments to speed up commercialisation and knowledge transfer in the tourism sector. We adapted the Triple Helix Model to the tourism sector, thus creating the “Triple Helix in the Tourism Context”. Only a few studies have researched knowledge commercialisation in the tourism sector, a gap that this article aims to compensate.
João Lopes; Márcio Oliveira; Jorge Lopes; Umer Zaman. Networks, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer in Tourism Industry: An Empirical Study of SMEs in Portugal. Social Sciences 2021, 10, 159 .
AMA StyleJoão Lopes, Márcio Oliveira, Jorge Lopes, Umer Zaman. Networks, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer in Tourism Industry: An Empirical Study of SMEs in Portugal. Social Sciences. 2021; 10 (5):159.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão Lopes; Márcio Oliveira; Jorge Lopes; Umer Zaman. 2021. "Networks, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer in Tourism Industry: An Empirical Study of SMEs in Portugal." Social Sciences 10, no. 5: 159.
Purpose The Paris agreement for climate changes brought new attention to the themes of reduce carbon emissions, green ecosystems, the circular economy and the need to ensure the emergence of sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems. This study aims to investigate entrepreneurship from the perspective of circular economy and waste collection in the Portuguese context. Design/methodology/approach Following a quantitative approach, the sample comprises 2,690 firm-year observations related to 354 firms from different industries within the waste from electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) scope. Findings The results show that a large part of SMEs started to comply with waste management regulations as of 2006 and are still not prone to innovation. Regulatory compliance is expected to have a positive impact on innovation, with a significant and positive change in the number of patents and the value of intangibles after companies comply with the waste management regulation. Originality/value This paper is original because it addresses equally to entrepreneurial ecosystems and circular economy (studies that address these two aspects are rare), with the Portuguese context in an embryonic stage with an extensive path to follow in the applicability of circular economy to business.
José Castro Oliveira; João M. Lopes; Luís Farinha; Sónia Silva; Mónica Luízio. Orchestrating entrepreneurial ecosystems in circular economy: the new paradigm of sustainable competitiveness. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .
AMA StyleJosé Castro Oliveira, João M. Lopes, Luís Farinha, Sónia Silva, Mónica Luízio. Orchestrating entrepreneurial ecosystems in circular economy: the new paradigm of sustainable competitiveness. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Castro Oliveira; João M. Lopes; Luís Farinha; Sónia Silva; Mónica Luízio. 2021. "Orchestrating entrepreneurial ecosystems in circular economy: the new paradigm of sustainable competitiveness." Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.
This research aims to detect the factors that best explain the performance of regional innovation in the European Union (EU), in the year 2019, and compare the obtained results with the factors used to elucidate the performance of regional innovation in the EU during the year 2016. This comparison allowed us to identify the variations that have occurred during these 3 years. The methodology used is quantitative and served to identify the factors that clarify the performance of regional innovation in the EU in 2019. The data collected was treated in the econometric software Eviews10. Estimations used a multiple linear regression method. The attained results show that with the implementation of the Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization (RIS3), the Leader and Strong Regions benefited from its implementation. On the other hand, Moderate and Modest Regions failed to improve their innovative performance with the implementation of RIS3. On the practical contributions, it provides suggestions to the actors of the triple helix (Academy–Government–Industry) to improve the performance of innovation. Furthermore, it contributes to the theory by updating the knowledge of the existing literature with new dimensions from the 2019 RIS database. This research is original as it allows to appraise the evolution of the open innovative performance of the regions, by using comparative data from 2019 and 2016.
João Lopes; Sofia Gomes; José Oliveira; Márcio Oliveira. The Role of Open Innovation, and the Performance of European Union Regions. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 2021, 7, 120 .
AMA StyleJoão Lopes, Sofia Gomes, José Oliveira, Márcio Oliveira. The Role of Open Innovation, and the Performance of European Union Regions. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity. 2021; 7 (2):120.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão Lopes; Sofia Gomes; José Oliveira; Márcio Oliveira. 2021. "The Role of Open Innovation, and the Performance of European Union Regions." Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 7, no. 2: 120.
This paper aims to elaborate a diagnosis and performance matrix concerted on the increment of human capital value by sharing tacit knowledge in non-profit organizations. The following objectives were defined: determine which indicators of tacit knowledge sharing are appliable; determine the measures to be implemented, aiming the augmentation of tacit knowledge sharing and learning organizational. Interviews were conducted with the commanders of volunteer fire brigades in Portugal. It was possible to create a diagnosis and performance matrix to increase the tacit knowledge sharing in these organizations. The application of this matrix improves the tacit knowledge sharing and consequently increases the human capital value. The option of a multiple case research of organizations such as voluntary fire brigades is unique in its action and identity, enabling such organizations with competencies to improve their performance with the purpose of mitigating tragic circumstances that may lead to the loss of human lives.
Márcio Oliveira; Paulo Pinheiro; João M. Lopes; José Oliveira. How to Overcome Barriers to Sharing Tacit Knowledge in Non-Profit Organizations? Journal of the Knowledge Economy 2021, 1 -32.
AMA StyleMárcio Oliveira, Paulo Pinheiro, João M. Lopes, José Oliveira. How to Overcome Barriers to Sharing Tacit Knowledge in Non-Profit Organizations? Journal of the Knowledge Economy. 2021; ():1-32.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMárcio Oliveira; Paulo Pinheiro; João M. Lopes; José Oliveira. 2021. "How to Overcome Barriers to Sharing Tacit Knowledge in Non-Profit Organizations?" Journal of the Knowledge Economy , no. : 1-32.
Nowadays, firms are facing an intense challenge when coordinating an effective management on the offline and online channels. Consequently, creating a field of research, namely understanding companies’ omnichannel marketing management. This research aims to conduct a citation and co-citation of bibliometric analysis considering the field of omnichannel, using Web of Science database. Furthermore, it helps to fill the gap in the field of omnichannel marketing literature through the identification of the five most important topics obtained from the citation and co-citation: (1) integration of shopping consumption experience, (2) all line customer experience management, (3) strategies for omnichannel retailing and customer engagement, (4) multichannel Retailing Management, and (5) technology and consumer’s shopping experience. These significant themes revealed that the omnichannel marketing is mainly established in the fields of consumer behavior and retailing. Retailers are advised to adopt an integrated omnichannel strategy, providing consumers with the advantages of buying online, as well as the benefits of buying in a local retail store. Moreover, this research reinforces the coherence and scientific structure of the existing literature and points out future lines of research to be followed and acts as a starting point for new studies in the area of omnichannel marketing.
João M. Lopes; Ana Sousa; Eva Calçada; José Oliveira. A citation and co-citation bibliometric analysis of omnichannel marketing research. Management Review Quarterly 2021, 1 -34.
AMA StyleJoão M. Lopes, Ana Sousa, Eva Calçada, José Oliveira. A citation and co-citation bibliometric analysis of omnichannel marketing research. Management Review Quarterly. 2021; ():1-34.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão M. Lopes; Ana Sousa; Eva Calçada; José Oliveira. 2021. "A citation and co-citation bibliometric analysis of omnichannel marketing research." Management Review Quarterly , no. : 1-34.
This paper aims to analyze the adequacy of social support practices in the non-profit sector by users and representatives which are part of “Conselho Local de Ação Social (CLAS)” a non-profit organization located in the north of Portugal and focused on the prevention of social exclusion and poverty. A mixed methodological approach was used. A questionnaire was applied to social beneficiaries. To complement the results, interviews with the entities that constitute the executive board of CLAS were conducted. It was possible to perceive the discrepancies on the social support provided and measure the assessment given by the entity responsible for the social network. Consequently, we could conclude that the beneficiaries of the social response under research perceive a low level of social support received, as opposed to the institutions that perceive a high level of social support provided. This difference in support perception is reflected in all the dimensions analyzed. This research supports executors and decision makers responsible for the implementation of local social support policies on the alignment of beneficiaries’ expectations as well as contribute on the operation improvement of social networks. As for contributions to the practice, some practical suggestions are advised to social network operators, such as the need for more active listening with feedback for beneficiaries, as well as a set of other measures to be implemented regularly in the medium and long term. Regarding contribution to the theory, it is important to mention that the present research is innovative and original as it contributes to clarify and expand the existing literature on social networks in the tertiary sector, based on the analysis of 5 different dimensions of social support. Furthermore, the authors intend to support the welfare of users of the social network under research by increasing the performance of the social network under analysis.
Márcio Oliveira; José Oliveira; Ana Pinto Borges; João M. Lopes. Social networks in the non-profit sector: Social support practices. International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing 2021, 1 -30.
AMA StyleMárcio Oliveira, José Oliveira, Ana Pinto Borges, João M. Lopes. Social networks in the non-profit sector: Social support practices. International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing. 2021; ():1-30.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMárcio Oliveira; José Oliveira; Ana Pinto Borges; João M. Lopes. 2021. "Social networks in the non-profit sector: Social support practices." International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing , no. : 1-30.
This research aims to identify which factors best explain business dynamics and innovation capacity in the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. To achieve this, data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and the Global Competitiveness Report is used. The linear regression method is utilized with the stepwise procedure for data analysis. It is possible to ascertain that, with a view to increasing innovation capacity in the African continent, business leaders and managers should be acquainted with innovation studies to better understand technological advances. In relation to Asia, the detected models of business dynamism and capacity for innovation are positive. On the European continent, the results show that RIS3 has a positive impact on the capacity for innovation. In Latin America and the Caribbean, it seems that business dynamism and the capacity for innovation are negative and regional development policies should be more flexible. In North America, it appears that business dynamism and the capacity for innovation are negative. The research contributes with measures that can be applied by organizations and policymakers to these five continents to improve the performance of business dynamism and the capacity for innovation in their territories. The resulting data give originality to the research as well as important contributions, not only to the theory, but also to the entities (organizations and governments) acting in the field who can implement new policies, such as tax incentives to companies for the first purchase of high-tech equipment, products, or products with intellectual property rights developed by national companies and provide support policies directed to companies that purchase high-tech domestic equipment.
João Lopes; Márcio Oliveira; Paulo Silveira; Luís Farinha; José Oliveira. Business Dynamism and Innovation Capacity, an Entrepreneurship Worldwide Perspective. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 2021, 7, 94 .
AMA StyleJoão Lopes, Márcio Oliveira, Paulo Silveira, Luís Farinha, José Oliveira. Business Dynamism and Innovation Capacity, an Entrepreneurship Worldwide Perspective. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity. 2021; 7 (1):94.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão Lopes; Márcio Oliveira; Paulo Silveira; Luís Farinha; José Oliveira. 2021. "Business Dynamism and Innovation Capacity, an Entrepreneurship Worldwide Perspective." Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 7, no. 1: 94.
Purpose Regional innovation performance is an important indicator for decision-making regarding the implementation of policies intended for regional development. However, regional development policies have led economies to very different competitive positions in matters of innovation. To address these issues, this paper aims to identify the variables that most contribute to the positioning of economies in terms of performance innovation in Europe. Design/methodology/approach The data for this study were collected at the regional innovation scoreboard. This paper uses a quantitative methodology through a multivariate statistical technique (discriminant analysis). Findings The results suggest that specific innovation strategies explain the competitive positioning of economies within each group of countries. It was possible to demonstrate that economies with leader classification show greater comparative robustness in the variables “Small and medium enterprise (SMEs) with product or process innovations,” “SMEs with product or process innovations,” “research and development (R&D) expenditure public sector” and “population with tertiary education,” constituting an effective instrument of innovation policy. Furthermore, it was possible to show that the economies belonging to the modest group do not have a competitive advantage in any of the variables under study, thus providing a reflection opportunity for policymakers at this level. Originality/value The present research identifies which variables are most relevant to the classification considering the regional innovation performance in leader, strong, moderate and modest. Several suggestions were given to companies, policymakers and higher education institutions in the sense that the regions where they operate can improve their innovative performance, which may help to a change in their current classification.
João M. Lopes; Paulo Silveira; Luís Farinha; Márcio Oliveira; José Oliveira. Analyzing the root of regional innovation performance in the European territory. International Journal of Innovation Science 2021, ahead-of-p, 1 .
AMA StyleJoão M. Lopes, Paulo Silveira, Luís Farinha, Márcio Oliveira, José Oliveira. Analyzing the root of regional innovation performance in the European territory. International Journal of Innovation Science. 2021; ahead-of-p (ahead-of-p):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão M. Lopes; Paulo Silveira; Luís Farinha; Márcio Oliveira; José Oliveira. 2021. "Analyzing the root of regional innovation performance in the European territory." International Journal of Innovation Science ahead-of-p, no. ahead-of-p: 1.
Purpose: Interaction through the use of social media, smartphones, and online games is increasingly growing. Regarding games, it is estimated that part of the population spends more than 12 hours a week in interactions provided by online games. In this context, the objective of the present research is to study and deepen the connection between co-creation and gamification applied to the services sector. Originality/value: This research aims to contribute to the gap reduction in the existing literature in the areas of gamification and co-creation applied to the services sector. The fact that the research is applied to a peripheral region of Europe and to a different business sector contributes to a better understanding of the relationship established between gamified co-creation and the business sector in these types of regions. It also helps companies in the process of developing and implementing new strategies. Design/methodology/approach: By using a qualitative methodology, seven interviews were carried out in different companies located in Portugal and operating in the services sector. Findings: This research will allow a better understanding of the Portuguese business world and if this corporate environment is ready to work with new methodologies. It was possible to point out some good practices related to the implementation of a gamified co-creation methodology, as well as to provide an alert for the negative aspects that may arise when working under this approach. Companies acknowledge that the adoption of a gamified co-creation methodology brings some advantages and increases their competitiveness levels in the market.
Ivo M. F. M. Rodrigues; Nuno F. M. Soares; João M. Lopes; José C. Oliveira; Jorge M. N. G. Lopes. GAMIFICATION AS A NEW TREND IN THE CO-CREATION PROCESS. RAM. Revista de Administração Mackenzie 2021, 22, 1 .
AMA StyleIvo M. F. M. Rodrigues, Nuno F. M. Soares, João M. Lopes, José C. Oliveira, Jorge M. N. G. Lopes. GAMIFICATION AS A NEW TREND IN THE CO-CREATION PROCESS. RAM. Revista de Administração Mackenzie. 2021; 22 (4):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIvo M. F. M. Rodrigues; Nuno F. M. Soares; João M. Lopes; José C. Oliveira; Jorge M. N. G. Lopes. 2021. "GAMIFICATION AS A NEW TREND IN THE CO-CREATION PROCESS." RAM. Revista de Administração Mackenzie 22, no. 4: 1.
Purpose This paper aims to understand how the different stakeholders assess the adequacy of smart specialization policies defined for their regions. Design/methodology/approach This paper has followed a quantitative methodology through the application of questionnaire surveys to stakeholders of the various territorial regions in Portugal. Findings As a result, from the “resource-based view” approach applied to the various regions, the attained results highlight that the suitability of smart specialization policies defined for the Portuguese regions is not unanimous among its stakeholders. Originality/value The research can be used as a tool to assist regional policymakers in strategic reflection when defining and adjusting smart specialization strategies in their territories.
Luís Farinha; João Lopes; João Renato Sebastião; João José Ferreira; José Oliveira; Paulo Silveira. How do stakeholders evaluate smart specialization policies defined for their regions? Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal 2020, 31, 594 -624.
AMA StyleLuís Farinha, João Lopes, João Renato Sebastião, João José Ferreira, José Oliveira, Paulo Silveira. How do stakeholders evaluate smart specialization policies defined for their regions? Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal. 2020; 31 (3):594-624.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuís Farinha; João Lopes; João Renato Sebastião; João José Ferreira; José Oliveira; Paulo Silveira. 2020. "How do stakeholders evaluate smart specialization policies defined for their regions?" Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal 31, no. 3: 594-624.
This paper aims to illustrate the entrepreneurial performance of economies taking into account the variables present in the entrepreneurial framework conditions. The methodology used in the research is exploratory, descriptive and quantitative. We used a process that combines Factorial Analysis with Cluster Analysis. Considering the entrepreneurial framework variables conditions, our results indicate that there are four groups in economies: 1) Moderate Entrepreneurial Performance; 2) Emerging Entrepreneurial Performance; 3) High-Income Economies; and 4) Advanced Entrepreneurial Economies. Our research also denotes where economies need to develop new policies to improve their entrepreneurial performance and competitiveness. This research brings new contributions to science and existing literature as it helps to understand and clarify the entrepreneurial performance of economies relative to entrepreneurial framework conditions.
Luís Farinha; João Lopes; Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen; João Renato Sebastião; José Oliveira. Entrepreneurial dynamics and government policies to boost entrepreneurship performance. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences 2020, 72, 100950 .
AMA StyleLuís Farinha, João Lopes, Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen, João Renato Sebastião, José Oliveira. Entrepreneurial dynamics and government policies to boost entrepreneurship performance. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences. 2020; 72 ():100950.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuís Farinha; João Lopes; Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen; João Renato Sebastião; José Oliveira. 2020. "Entrepreneurial dynamics and government policies to boost entrepreneurship performance." Socio-Economic Planning Sciences 72, no. : 100950.
The present research aims to contribute for the analysis of the theoretical evolution of the triple helix, quadruple helix, quintuple helix, and multiple helix concepts, embracing the dynamic interaction of different stakeholders in the context of regional innovation systems. Following a preliminary literature review on the subject, it was possible to develop a systematic literature review with a bibliometric analysis of research that addressed the evolution of the triple helix until the multiple helix, into the regional innovation systems perspective. Extensive research was conducted using the Web of Science database between 1990 and 2018, covering a total of 378 articles, generators of 9991 citations. Four clusters were found in the literature for this field of research: R&D Collaborations and Innovation; Entrepreneurial Activity in Entrepreneurial University; Triple Helix Dynamics; and Quadruple Helix in Regional Innovation Systems. New theoretical perspectives based on bibliometric analysis and new research paths have been identified, aiming to better understand the regional interaction of stakeholders for innovation and entrepreneurship.
João Lopes; João J. Ferreira; Márcio Oliveira; Luís Farinha; José Oliveira. Regional Innovation Ecosystems: Tuning the Regional Engine’s Helix Through Smart Specialization. Industry 4.0 2020, 107 -124.
AMA StyleJoão Lopes, João J. Ferreira, Márcio Oliveira, Luís Farinha, José Oliveira. Regional Innovation Ecosystems: Tuning the Regional Engine’s Helix Through Smart Specialization. Industry 4.0. 2020; ():107-124.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão Lopes; João J. Ferreira; Márcio Oliveira; Luís Farinha; José Oliveira. 2020. "Regional Innovation Ecosystems: Tuning the Regional Engine’s Helix Through Smart Specialization." Industry 4.0 , no. : 107-124.
This research aims to evaluate the stakeholders’ perception on the areas of smart specialization strategy (RIS3) defined for a given region. A quantitative methodology was followed through questionnaires applied to different stakeholders from two Portuguese island regions (Madeira and Azores); regional VRIO model was tested for these regions. The results of the research indicate that stakeholder perception is not the same as its policy makers in the areas of smart specialization defined in the RIS3 of the region where they belong. Our research provides support to policy makers in regional strategies modeling, assessing, and measuring island regional performance. Furthermore, this research suggests measures to conduit the gaps found in the island regions’ smart specialization strategies.
João Lopes; José Oliveira; Paulo Silveira. Applying Regional VRIO Model to Island Regions: An Evaluation of RIS3. Industry 4.0 2020, 67 -84.
AMA StyleJoão Lopes, José Oliveira, Paulo Silveira. Applying Regional VRIO Model to Island Regions: An Evaluation of RIS3. Industry 4.0. 2020; ():67-84.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão Lopes; José Oliveira; Paulo Silveira. 2020. "Applying Regional VRIO Model to Island Regions: An Evaluation of RIS3." Industry 4.0 , no. : 67-84.
This study aims to analyse the barriers to university-industry cooperation in the academic region III, in the Angolan context. This is a qualitative study with the use of content analysis whose information was obtained from several semi-structured interviews. The results show that lack of inter-organisational trust and low experience level are frequent barriers in this type of relationship. It was also identified that the weak growth of the business fabric, the distance and/or geographical discontinuity of the university’s head office may constitute one of the barriers to cooperation with industries outside the academic region III. A number of measures have been suggested that will help industries and universities overcome barriers to cooperation.
João Lopes; João Lussuamo. Barriers to University-Industry Cooperation in a Developing Region. Journal of the Knowledge Economy 2020, 1 -17.
AMA StyleJoão Lopes, João Lussuamo. Barriers to University-Industry Cooperation in a Developing Region. Journal of the Knowledge Economy. 2020; ():1-17.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão Lopes; João Lussuamo. 2020. "Barriers to University-Industry Cooperation in a Developing Region." Journal of the Knowledge Economy , no. : 1-17.