In organizations, innovation is considered a relevant aspect of success and long-term survival. Organizations recognize that innovation contributes to creating competitive advantages in a more competitive, challenging and changing labor market. The present contribution addresses innovation in organizations in the scenario of Industry 4.0, including technological innovation and psychological inn...

The main aim of this paper is to investigate quantitatively the economic impacts of emissions stabilization scenarios with and without the inclusion of induced technological change (ITC). Improved technological innovations are triggered by increased R&D expenditures that advance energy efficiencies. Model results show that induced technological changes due to increased investment in R&D reduce ...

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Several large studies have confirmed that high quality colonoscopic surveillance can improve outcomes with substantial reduction in colorectal cancer rates. In order to improve outcomes from screening colonoscopy and help detect adenomas, the emphasis has been mainly on improvements in technology like high-resolution scopes, computerized as well as dye-based chromoendoscopy and wide-angle endos...

The past oil crises have caused dramatic improvements in fuel efficiency in all industrial sectors. The aviation sector-aircraft manufacturers and airlines-has also made significant efforts to improve the fuel efficiency through more advanced jet engines, high-lift wing designs, and lighter airframe materials. However, the innovations in energy-saving aircraft technologies do not coincide with ...

Steel industry is one of the leading industries in the world. Today it is also one of the fundamental and strategic industries of the world. Per capita production and consumption amount of steel are used as a criterion for evaluation of country development. Furthermore, attention to technological innovations is assumed so much crucial to access the international markets of steel industrie...

To enter new markets and remain competitive in the existing markets, companies need to shift their focus from traditional means and ways to some innovative approaches. Though the paper industry in India has improved remarkably on its technological and environmental issues, yet it shows a low rate of innovation. The present paper attempts to review the industry in the perspecti...

to date, most studies have focused on continuous aerobic training and there is not comprehensive information about the influence of discontinuous aerobic training on cardiovascular risk biomarkers. taking this into consideration, the purpose of the present study is to investigate the influence of an 8-week discontinuous aerobic training program (3×10 min) on cardiovascular risk biomarkers in in...