We often assume that more digital skills → more entrepreneurial success.
But the evidence suggests something more nuanced:
Digital capabilities only create real value when:
1. they become human-centered innovation, and
2. entrepreneurs can adapt quickly to change
Technology matters.
But adaptation is what activates it.
Most digital platforms are designed to scale.
But not necessarily to create social or environmental value.
In our study, we revisit platform business models through the lens of Innovation 5.0.
💡 Our main takeaway: platforms have the potential to support sustainable and inclusive ecosystems — but this depends on how they are designed.
The challenge is not technological. It’s conceptual.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78623-5_52
#BusinessModels #PlatformEconomy #Innovation5 #Sustainability #ASO_URV #URV
🤖 AI in education research is growing faster than ever — but where is it heading?
Our latest study maps global research trends, collaboration patterns, and key application areas of AI in education.
💡 Research on AI in education has surged over the past five years, but remains highly concentrated by topic and region, with limited focus on equity, policy integration, and underrepresented contexts.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09062-1_3
#AIinEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #ASO_URV #URV #Innovation
👩💼 How does "approbation" among women influence female leadership? New ASO study in EDI Journal.
👉Finding: Validation from other women builds the legitimacy needed to break barriers in male-dominated environments.
⚙️ How should organizations structure themselves for sustainable innovation in Industry 5.0?
Our ASO study explores how organizations integrating human values and sustainability into their structural DNA are better positioned to lead the #Industry5 transition. It's not just about the "what", but the "how" we organize.
📄 Industry 5.0 and Sustainable Innovation
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78623-5_53
#Sustainability #Management #Academia #Industry50 #SustainableInnovation #ASO_URV #URV #OrganizationalDesign
🌍 What drives sustainable innovation in the Middle East?
New ASO study explores how digital literacy and entrepreneurial networks shape innovation in high-uncertainty entrepreneurial ecosystems.
👉 Investing in digital skills is not sufficient by itself. Sustainable innovation depends on how those skills are embedded in entrepreneurial networks that facilitate collaboration and learning.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stae.2026.100129
#Entrepreneurship #SustainableInnovation #ASO_URV #URV #InnovationEcosystems
🏙️ Is work being touristified in Barcelona? New ASO study on coworking spaces and digital nomads in tourist areas.
Coworking spaces shape the urban imaginary of nomadic work — redefining Barcelona's identity around remote work and tourism.
📄 Sánchez-Vergara & Orel (2026) — City, Culture and Society
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccs.2025.100687
#Tourism #RemoteWork #CoWorking #DigitalNomads #Barcelona #ASO_URV #URV
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🏥 ¿Qué hace que el personal de enfermería expatriado tenga éxito en entornos exigentes?
Nuestro estudio en JHOM analiza el papel del Capital Psicológico (PsyCap) en la adaptación y el rendimiento de enfermeras que emigran a Kuwait.
Un alto PsyCap (resiliencia, autoeficacia, optimismo y esperanza) es clave para afrontar retos culturales y organizativos.
📄 El Amine et al. (2026)
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-03-2025-0122
#Salud #Migraciones #ASO_URV #URV #CapitalPsicológico #Enfermería #GestiónSanitaria
Purpose. This study examines the role of psychological capital (PsyCap) and motivation in the adjustment and performance of self-initiated expatriate (SIE) nurses in Kuwait's health system, where 95% of the nursing workforce is foreign. Unlike previous research that equates expatriate success solely with adjustment, this study also considers performance as a key outcome.Design/methodology/approach. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of 149 SIE nurses from a private Kuwaiti hospital. Data on PsyCap, motivation, adjustment, and performance were collected through an online survey. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for analysis.Findings. The results indicate that PsyCap has a significant impact on adjustment, motivation, and performance. Furthermore, motivation mediates the relationship between PsyCap and performance. However, motivation does not significantly influence adjustment, nor does adjustment influence performance.Practical implications. To reduce turnover intentions among SIE nurses, hospitals should foster positive PsyCap in candidates and enhance it through training and supportive leadership, ultimately improving both adjustment and performance.Originality/value. This study underscores the pivotal role of PsyCap in enhancing both adjustment and performance among SIE nurses, as well as the mediating effect of motivation in the PsyCap-performance relationship. It also demonstrates that adjustment and performance are distinct dimensions of expatriate success.
🏥 What makes expatriate nurses thrive in demanding work environments? 🌍
Our new study in JHOM examines the role of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) in the adjustment and performance of self-initiated expatriate nurses in Kuwait.
Findings: High PsyCap (resilience, self-efficacy, optimism & hope) acts as a key resource to navigate cultural and organizational challenges.
📄 El Amine et al. (2026)
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-03-2025-0122
#Healthcare #Migration #ASO_URV #URV #HealthManagement #PsychologicalCapital
Purpose. This study examines the role of psychological capital (PsyCap) and motivation in the adjustment and performance of self-initiated expatriate (SIE) nurses in Kuwait's health system, where 95% of the nursing workforce is foreign. Unlike previous research that equates expatriate success solely with adjustment, this study also considers performance as a key outcome.Design/methodology/approach. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of 149 SIE nurses from a private Kuwaiti hospital. Data on PsyCap, motivation, adjustment, and performance were collected through an online survey. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for analysis.Findings. The results indicate that PsyCap has a significant impact on adjustment, motivation, and performance. Furthermore, motivation mediates the relationship between PsyCap and performance. However, motivation does not significantly influence adjustment, nor does adjustment influence performance.Practical implications. To reduce turnover intentions among SIE nurses, hospitals should foster positive PsyCap in candidates and enhance it through training and supportive leadership, ultimately improving both adjustment and performance.Originality/value. This study underscores the pivotal role of PsyCap in enhancing both adjustment and performance among SIE nurses, as well as the mediating effect of motivation in the PsyCap-performance relationship. It also demonstrates that adjustment and performance are distinct dimensions of expatriate success.
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