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        1 - Impact of Empowering Leadership on Open Innovation in relation to the role of organizational learning culture
        نیلوفر میرسپاسی hajieh rajabi farjad
        Background :Today organizational learning culture have been considered and can play a significant role in the relationship between of Empowering Leadership and Open Innovation. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between empowering l More
        Background :Today organizational learning culture have been considered and can play a significant role in the relationship between of Empowering Leadership and Open Innovation. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between empowering leadership on open innovation and considering organizational learning culture variable as a mediating variableMethod : The research method was descriptive-survey and an applied one. The statistical population included all the employees working in the central headquarters of the Social Security Organization which added to 1200 people. The sampling method was Random Sampling. Using Cochran’s formula 292 people were chosen as the sample size. To gather the data , standard questionnaires were used .Structural equation modeling (SEM) was adopted for data analysis. Findings: According to the results, there is a significant relationship between empowering leadership with organizational learning culture and open innovation, as well as between organizational learning culture with open innovation. It was also found that empowering leadership through organizational learning culture has an impact on open innovation. Organizational learning culture acts as a mediating variable in the relationship between empowering leadership and open innovation.Conclusion: This finding means that in the Social Security Organization the emphasis on the Organizational learning culture can not only have a positive effect on the Empowering leadership, but also significantly affects the Open innovation. Therefore managers must pay special attention to it in the organization Manuscript profile
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        2 - The effect of business intelligence on open innovation structure
        Mehdi Sabokro فرانک صفری شاد Ebrahim Rahimi Najibeh Abbasi Rostami
        Background: In the era of globalization, the victory of those companies that many quick and clever, allow new thoughts and ideas in the external environment into the organization   And this is to the concept of open innovation. Aim: The aim of this study was to ev More
        Background: In the era of globalization, the victory of those companies that many quick and clever, allow new thoughts and ideas in the external environment into the organization   And this is to the concept of open innovation. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of business intelligence on an open innovation structure. Method: This research is applied objective and the descriptive method of data collection. The study sample of 134 employees are a manufacturing company in the city of Kermanshah which 99 were selected by Cochran statistical formula. validity based on the content and construct validity and its reliability was assessed by Cronbach's alpha.To measuring business intelligence of questionnaire developed  by Prvvych (2012) and to measuring open innovation structure of questionnaire Self-made was used. Data analysis by independent t-test and structural equation modeling was performed using SPSS, and Smart-PLS. findings: The results showed that business intelligence is a positive and significant impact on the structure of open innovation and all hypotheses were confirmed.  Conclusion: Knowledge gained from this study will help managers and institutional agents to Consider Special programs for your organization for promote business intelligence and open innovation organization.   Manuscript profile
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        3 - Design an Open Policy-Making Model
        morteza nosoohi Akbar Etebarian Mehrabaan Hadi Paykani Reza Ebrahimzadeh
        Background: The growing disconnect between citizens and policymakers leads to a crisis of legitimacy and requires the policy area to be re-engineered to re-engage citizens and improve the performance of governments. Accordingly, in recent years, the open policy making m More
        Background: The growing disconnect between citizens and policymakers leads to a crisis of legitimacy and requires the policy area to be re-engineered to re-engage citizens and improve the performance of governments. Accordingly, in recent years, the open policy making model is rapidly replacing traditional models, the knowledge of its dimensions can be a way to use it. Objective: Designing an open policy making model is the main objective of this research. Method: This study, using the critical interpretive synthesis method, while systematically reviewing the resources found in the field of open policy-making, has selected 37 sources from about 500 sources and assigned 250 codes to 827 sections of the reviewed sources in MAXQDA2020 software have been analyzed. Findings: 250 codes were divided into 29 themes and 5 dimensions of open data, open innovation, open policy making, trust and open government, which indicate the dimensions of the open policy making model. Conclusion: Utilizing the principles of open government and addressing open data and open innovation, while strengthening open policy-making, which is to open the policymaking process, rebuild public trust and lead to improving government performance. Manuscript profile
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        4 - The effect of open innovation on brand authenticity of football clubs through the mediation of brand image
        amir derakhshan mehdi kohandel Hossein Abdulmalek said namat khalifeh
        The purpose of this study was the effect of open innovation and social media marketing on brand authenticity of football clubs with the mediation of value creation and brand image. Descriptive-correlation research method was applied research and was done using structura More
        The purpose of this study was the effect of open innovation and social media marketing on brand authenticity of football clubs with the mediation of value creation and brand image. Descriptive-correlation research method was applied research and was done using structural equation method. The statistical population consisted of fans of football clubs in the active leagues of the country. In order to collect the necessary information from the open innovation questionnaires of Peter et al. the social network marketing questionnaire of Kim et al. (2017), the brand authenticity questionnaire. Kadiro (2010) Zinodin et al.'s value creation questionnaire (2012) (α=0.89) and Ulrich's mental image questionnaire (2009) were used. 500 questionnaires were distributed and 428 questionnaires were analyzed. In order to analyze the data, descriptive methods and structural equation models and post hoc analyzes were used using Spss and Lisrel software. The findings showed that the model of the impact of open innovation and social media marketing on the brand authenticity of football clubs with the mediation of value creation and brand mental image has a good fit and is meaningful. As a result, it can be said that open innovation and social media marketing have a significant effect on the originality of the brand of football clubs and can contribute to the value creation and mental image of the brand, and therefore it is necessary for football clubs to pay attention to maintaining their unique and distinct identity from other clubs. and formulate an executive plan for this purpose. Manuscript profile
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        5 - The Impact of Open Innovation on Success of New Product Development in Food Industry (Case Study: Golestan Company)
        Arezou Taghizadeh Asef Karimi
        The main purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of open innovation on success of new product development in food industry that is based on purpose and is an applied descriptive study. The statistical population of this research included 320 managers and s More
        The main purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of open innovation on success of new product development in food industry that is based on purpose and is an applied descriptive study. The statistical population of this research included 320 managers and staffs of Golestan Company. According to Krejcy and Morgan table a sample size of 185 was selected by using the sampling method. A questionnaire was used to collect data. In this study both content validity and factor validity were established. A pilot study was conducted to establish reliability of the instrument by Cronbach's alpha. The collecting data were analyzed by the description and inferential statistic methods using SPSS and LIZREL software. According to the results open innovation and all its dimensions has a positive and significant impact on success of new product development. Manuscript profile
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        6 - Analysis of Open Innovation Efforts alongside the biopharmaceutical industry’s value chain in Iran
        سیدهادی سیادتی سید سپهر gh منوچهر منطقی
        Introduction: The market of biopharmaceuticals in the world is growing rapidly and in our country the share of these drugs is increasing. Research, development, production and sale of these drugs have high risk and cost and require a long time. Hence, global companies a More
        Introduction: The market of biopharmaceuticals in the world is growing rapidly and in our country the share of these drugs is increasing. Research, development, production and sale of these drugs have high risk and cost and require a long time. Hence, global companies are turning to technological and innovative collaborations. In Iran, however, the issue of cooperation between biopharmaceutical companies has not been addressed. Research Method: In order to identify the ways in which the actors of this industry cooperate along the value chain, the present study has tried to draw the actors in each of the links of the chain by studying two cases in Sinagen and Ronak Daroo companies. The present study is an applied type and interpretive paradigm in a way that using a multi-case study strategy, attempts have been made to identify ways of technological cooperation between different actors along the value chain. The interviews with each of the interviewees consisted of 13 main questions and were in the form of a semi-structured interview. Findings: The results of this study show that although good cooperation has been formed between the actors of this industry for the production of medicine. But these collaborations have been more about developing the market or producing biosimilars than on developing technology and upgrading research capabilities and developing new drugs. Also, despite the formation of few technological collaborations between companies in the industry, the lack of specialized companies such as clinical trial companies and small biotechnology companies, legal shortcomings such as the weakness of the commercial law for mergers and acquisitions and the weakness of use Export development tools are among the most important problems facing the promotion of technological cooperation between companies in this industry. Conclusion: Iranian biopharmaceutical companies generally acquire their production knowledge through reverse engineering and for the production of biosimilars and perform the distribution and after-sales service themselves. Manuscript profile
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        7 - Provide a template for facilitating technology transfer, centered on open innovation intermediaries
        hadi hosseini naser azad Manuchehr Manteghi mahmood modiri
        This research examines the role of open innovation intermediaries in facilitating communication between industrial enterprises (technology applicants) and technology-centric companies (technology providers). There is always a lot of challenges for technology exchanges a More
        This research examines the role of open innovation intermediaries in facilitating communication between industrial enterprises (technology applicants) and technology-centric companies (technology providers). There is always a lot of challenges for technology exchanges and the needs of the industry. In the meantime, institutional existence is important to facilitate the process of technology exchange to increase interactions. However, as past experiences show, intermediary institutions in our country have not functioned well, and technological exchanges do not have the desired conditions. To this end, the purpose of this study is to provide a model for setting up such an institution. The method used in this study is quantitative. Initially, the functions of the intermediate entity were extracted and then, using the fuzzy Delphi technique, the proper functioning of an intermediary entity in the country was identified and divided. In the following, we study the effectiveness and effectiveness of the relationship between the factors using the fuzzy demilitarization technique and have been investigated using the Fuzzy Network Analysis Technique for weighting and prioritizing. Manuscript profile
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        8 - The moderating role of open innovation in the impact of website appeale on customers' behavioral intentions
        Arezoo Hosseinzadeh Hamid Khodadad Hosseini Adel Azar
        In today 's competitive world wich is full of uncertainty, online businesses increasingly need strategies for survival. Meanwhile, open innovation allows businesses to work with their customers to better understand their tastes and desires. In this regard, the present s More
        In today 's competitive world wich is full of uncertainty, online businesses increasingly need strategies for survival. Meanwhile, open innovation allows businesses to work with their customers to better understand their tastes and desires. In this regard, the present study aimed to investigate the moderating role of open innovation in the impact of website appeale on customer behavioral intentions. The research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of data collection method. The statistical population of the study is all customers who have made a purchase from the site of Digi Kala at least once. The required sample was determined based on Cochran's formula of 384 people who were selected by non-probability method available. The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire whose reliability and validity were confirmed. The research data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and LISREL software. The results showed that the variables of enjoyment elements and the quality of service delivery have a positive effect on the website appeale. But the effect of service content quality on the website appeale was not confirmed. It was also found that the open innovation moderates the effect of website appeale on the behavioral intentions of customers. Accordingly, online business managers should be aware that the website appeale alone is not enough to predict the positive behavioral intentions of customers, but should lead to the impact of these characteristics on the positive behavioral intentions of customers through the use of open innovation strategies. Manuscript profile
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        9 - Identifying open innovation components and providing a model for implementing open innovation in the university.
        Mahdi Mohajerani Fariba Karimi Mohammad ali Nadi
        Objective: The main purpose of this study is to identify open innovation components and providing a model for implementing open innovation in university. Method: The present study is a qualitative study which identified and extracted the components of open innovation by More
        Objective: The main purpose of this study is to identify open innovation components and providing a model for implementing open innovation in university. Method: The present study is a qualitative study which identified and extracted the components of open innovation by thematic analysis and in an inductive manner. The field of research was all open innovation articles and books in the period from 2007 to 2018. Thematic analysis is a method for recognizing, analyzing and reporting patterns in qualitative data. Thematic analysis is done in a variety of methods. In this research, the "Thematic Network" has been used. The validity of the research was approved by the referee by the audit method. To calculate reliability, coding is done by studying row to row of selected resources manually by two individuals individually. After coding, the results of these two coding are compared by the Holsti method. Results: After studying and selecting and coding the texts of articles related to open innovation, 54 basic themes were extracted from different sections of the articles. From these basic themes, 10 organizing themes and finally 3 global themes of “organizational factors” and “customer factors” and “relation factors” were extracted. Conclusions: Based on the results of thematic analysis and identifying the components of open innovation, a model for implementing open innovation in the university was presented that this model categorized influential components on the implementation of open innovation in the university in three groups of factors associated with the organization and organizational structure of the university, Factors related to university customers and factors related to the internal and external communication of the university. Manuscript profile
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        10 - Determining the Priority of Factors Affecting the Participation of Small and Medium Businesses in Open Innovation Activities
        Shima Mesaeli Younos Vakil Alroaia
        Objective: While open innovation in some circumstances is detrimental to a number of SMEs, many have benefited from the use of open innovation strategies around the world. Therefore, the main purpose of this research is providing a developed model of moderating factors More
        Objective: While open innovation in some circumstances is detrimental to a number of SMEs, many have benefited from the use of open innovation strategies around the world. Therefore, the main purpose of this research is providing a developed model of moderating factors affecting SMEs' degree of participation in open innovation activities.Method: In this regard, an appropriate model was defined by studying the literature about effective factors on the degree of SMEs' participation in open innovation activities according to Iran’s situation. In the second stage, after selecting a sample of 60 SMEs in Iran, in order to quantitatively testing the model, the data were collected by a questionnaire and were analyzed with the help of Smart PLS software. In the third stage, the relative importance of factors was tested from the perspective of 10 experts in the field of open innovation along with experienced managers of the SMEs with more than 15 years of work experience with the help of ANP and PROMETHEE methods. Results: The results showed that these factors include the parameters: Product Characteristics, Inter-organizational Factors, and Environmental Factors. Conclusion: The most important factors include Product Characteristics. Finally, several implications were made according to Iran’s conditions. Manuscript profile
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        11 - Outcome of Influential Factors in Success of Strategic Planning in Consulting Companies from Open Innovation View
        zahra Nemati vahid Khashei hamed Dehghanan
        Abstract      Background: In today’s world, due to its dynamics and pace of changes, the future of organizations is ambiguous. Thus, organizations should be designed to be responsive to environmental needs. Therefore, applying strategic plannin More
        Abstract      Background: In today’s world, due to its dynamics and pace of changes, the future of organizations is ambiguous. Thus, organizations should be designed to be responsive to environmental needs. Therefore, applying strategic planning from open innovation view has been known as a necessity.      Purpose: The purpose is to evaluate the influential factors in success of strategic planning in APS Company from open innovation view.      Method: The method of this research is descriptive with applied purpose and correlational method. The statistical population includes the entire staff and managers of the Awdge Pajhoohesh San’at Consulting Engineers from which 76 were selected randomly and questionnaires were distributed between samples.      Results: The results show that there is a remarkable relationship among effective factors and success of strategic planning and three factors of senior management participation, team involvement, and organizational culture have a significant effect on success of strategic planning from open innovation view.     Conclusion: This research can be helpful for managers of consulting companies to recognize its strength and weakness points to applying strategic planning by using innovation. Manuscript profile
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        12 - Open Innovation Model for Small and Medium Enterprises Based on a Social Interaction Level Approach with Intermediary (Case study: Banking ICT SMEs)
        alireza ahari laheq Ali badizadeh Ali davari javad mehrabi
        Open innovation purposeful use of input and output flows of knowledge with inside and outside of the organization, on the one hand, accelerates and develops innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises to provide new products and services using external ideas, and o More
        Open innovation purposeful use of input and output flows of knowledge with inside and outside of the organization, on the one hand, accelerates and develops innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises to provide new products and services using external ideas, and on the other hand, develops The commercialization of internal ideas is outside the organization. Evidence suggests that the adoption of an open innovation approach in the banking ICT small and medium-sized Enterprises in collaboration with the open innovation Intermediary, has accelerated and improved the innovation process in this industry and has brought open banking development. According to studies and reviews of existing papers on the collaboration between small and medium-sized Enterprises with the open innovation Intermediary, how the cooperation mechanism is appropriate to the level of social interactions (the mechanism for identifying and choosing an open innovation interface as well as the mechanism for building trust with The open innovation Intermediary has not been addressed. Therefore, in this research, it has been tried to provide an innovative innovation model in the small and medium Enterprises with the Intermediary, how the mechanism of cooperation with the Intermediary is proportional to the level of social interactions Check in. Hence, by adopting a qualitative approach, interviews with Managers of ICT Banking small and medium-sized Enterprises and representatives of the governance, Privide a model in this Specially presented. This study led to the identification of actors, including small and medium-sized Enterprises, the Intermediary, and the legislature, which, with the adoption of a strategy by small and medium-sized enterprises, has resulted in specific outcomes for small and medium-sized Enterprises cooperating with Intermediary. Manuscript profile
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        13 - The impact of the learning organization on open innovation and the performance of the organization (case study: Iran Meteorological Organization)
        Mojtaba Hadavand Rouhollah Kazazi
        The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of the learning organization on ( innovational behaviors) open innovation and the performance of the organization. In terms of methodology, this research is a descriptive correlation type and based on the purpose More
        The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of the learning organization on ( innovational behaviors) open innovation and the performance of the organization. In terms of methodology, this research is a descriptive correlation type and based on the purpose of an applied research. Organizations that have a tendency to learn are able to explore and investigate the external environment to discover new technology paradigms, which leads to innovation, and organizational learning helps maintain the organization's competitive advantage in a turbulent organizational environment. Therefore, creating and institutionalizing organizational learning is one of the most important tools for the long-term success of managers of organizations in the direction of development and better performance. In this regard, the present research was conducted with the aim of investigating the impact of the learning organization on open innovation and the performance of the organization (case study: Iran Meteorological Organization). The statistical population in this research is the managers and employees of the Iran Meteorological Organization. According to the collected statistics, the size of the statistical community is 400 people. To determine the sample size, Cochran's formula was used, and the desired sample size was determined to be 196. To collect data, Watkins and Marsik's learning organization questionnaire (1996), Roter et al.'s open innovation questionnaire (2019) and Fernand et al.’s organizational performance questionnaire (2006) were used. The value of Cronbach's alpha for the research variables is 0.826, so the questionnaire has adequate reliability. Data analysis has been done using Lisrel software and the method of structural equations. The results show that the learning organization has an impact on ( innovational behaviors) open innovation innovation and the performance of the organization. Also, the results show that open innovation has a direct effect on the organization's performance. Manuscript profile
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        14 - Investigating the Factors Affecting the Success of SME'S Innovation Ecosystem Using Fuzzy AHP
        هنگامه معینی پور مریم مصلح ماه منیر بیاناتی
        In severe market conditions, innovation is the creation, development, andimplementation of new ideas or improvement in current products, processes, andstrategies, consequently leading to successful trading and market leadership,providing values for beneficiaries, bringi More
        In severe market conditions, innovation is the creation, development, andimplementation of new ideas or improvement in current products, processes, andstrategies, consequently leading to successful trading and market leadership,providing values for beneficiaries, bringing economic growth, and improving theliving standards. An innovation ecosystem is described as a physical environmentthat refers to a network or cluster of entrepreneurs, inventors, enterprises,universities, research laboratories, governmental agencies, and other institutions andresources aiming at achieving a new process or product development. Therefore, thisresearch mainly aims to identify and prioritize the factors affecting the success of theinnovation ecosystem in enhancing small businesses. In this research, afteridentifying the effective factors using library study and interviews with managers atscience and technology parks, a Delphi survey was applied to recognize main factorsfor the statistical population, including companies located in Tehran, Pardis, andQom Science and Technology Parks. Then, the AHP questionnaire was used toprioritize the factors. The results can be helpful to innovation ecosystems to find andapply their critical success factors, foster small businesses and startups, and survivein the competition ground. Manuscript profile
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        15 - The impact of open innovation on the empowerment of employees, the productivity of knowledge sharing Mellat Bank, Region 4)
        mahnaz bagheri Tanha
        The method of this research is based on the practical purpose and the nature of descriptive-survey data collection. The statistical population of this research includes the employees of Bank Mellat branches of District 4 in Tehran, whose number is 420. Using Morgan's ta More
        The method of this research is based on the practical purpose and the nature of descriptive-survey data collection. The statistical population of this research includes the employees of Bank Mellat branches of District 4 in Tehran, whose number is 420. Using Morgan's table, a sample size equal to 201 people was selected for the study and the questionnaires were distributed among them by systematic random sampling method. To determine the reliability and validity of the questionnaire, the content validity method and the CVR index were used and it was found that the questionnaire has the required validity. Also, the obtained Cronbach's alpha coefficient showed that the reliability of the research measurement tool can be relied upon. Then, the collected data were analyzed using structural equation modeling method and AMOS software. The results of the data test showed that open innovation has a significant impact on empowering employees. Also, the dimensions of open innovation, which include the production and creation of open innovation, the dissemination and expansion of open innovation, and the use of open innovation through the mediating effect of knowledge sharing, have a significant impact on empowering employees. Only the dimension of maintaining and maintaining open innovation through the mediating effect of knowledge sharing does not have a significant effect on employee empowerment. Manuscript profile
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        16 - Applying the Open Innovation Model in Empowering (SMEs) for Strategic Cooperation with Large Companies (Study in the Cosmetics Industry)
        Kambeiz Talebi zahra Abedini moghanaki
        Achieving the goals of the country's 20-year vision requires developing the capacity for creativity and innovation. Strengthening the country's innovation capacity leads to innovation and empowerment of companies and ultimately economic growth. Today, with the advances More
        Achieving the goals of the country's 20-year vision requires developing the capacity for creativity and innovation. Strengthening the country's innovation capacity leads to innovation and empowerment of companies and ultimately economic growth. Today, with the advances made in science and technology and its complexity in the business world, the development of knowledge and technology is not within the capabilities of an individual or a small and medium company, but requires interactions with large companies and strategic cooperation. The purpose of this study is to apply the open innovation model in empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for strategic cooperation with large companies. In other words, we find out how open innovation helps small and medium-sized businesses build their competitive advantage through innovation and partnerships with larger companies, and reduce the risks around them. In this research, a qualitative research method based on field theory has been used and interviews with 20entrepreneurial and elite managers of the cosmetics industry specializing in strategic cooperation have been conducted. In this study, it was found that inter-organizational cooperation can be an important stimulus for the development of innovation and empowerment strategies in different dimensions. Manuscript profile
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        17 - The Link between Organisational Citizenship Behaviours and Open Innovation: A Case of Isfahan High-tech Sector
        VahidReza Mirabi Farshid maghsoodi Ganjeh Yaser Maghsoodi Ganjeh
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        18 - Analyzing the Impact of Forecasts on the Implications of Open Innovation (Case Study: Higher Education Institutions)
        Homayoun Ghaedi Arash Shahin Amirreza Naghsh Akbar Etebarian Khorasgani
        The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of open innovation antecedents on its consequences in higher education institutions. The identified consequences and antecedents in higher education institutions have been studied and the influence of open innovation More
        The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of open innovation antecedents on its consequences in higher education institutions. The identified consequences and antecedents in higher education institutions have been studied and the influence of open innovation antecedents on its consequences has been analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and factor analysis. For this purpose, the selected universities of Isfahan province have been considered as the case study. The statistical population of this research was 1,490 people. 306 people were also determined as sample, from which, 306 questionnaires were ultimately collected. The content validity of the questionnaire was investigated through the opinions of seven experts. In addition to content validity, structural validity method and factor analysis technique were also used to assess the validity of the research tool. Considering that the significance value of ‘T’ in the relationship between open innovation antecedents and open innovation consequences was obtained higher than 1.96, it was concluded that the effect coefficient of 0.791 was significant at 95% confidence level, and the effect of independent variable on dependent variable in the main research model was confirmed. This finding indicated the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable of the open innovation consequences as well as the very good fitness of the model with the data. The strengths and weaknesses, situation and position of each university were investigated and the gaps between internal skills and resources needed to establish joint development relations were identified. Appropriate and clear communication between the university and industry was established and the needs of employees and students were assessed to achieve success in universities. As a result of this need assessment, the participation of employees and students was used and the, the needs were met. Manuscript profile
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        19 - Prioritizing the influencing and influenced factors of open innovation by House of Quality The case of Selected universities of Isfahan province
        Homayoun Ghaedi زهرا vahidi
        The purpose of this study is to show how one of the advanced quality management techniques can be applied for prioritizing the open innovation influencing and influenced factors in higher education institutions.Design/methodology/approach - House of quality (HoQ) has be More
        The purpose of this study is to show how one of the advanced quality management techniques can be applied for prioritizing the open innovation influencing and influenced factors in higher education institutions.Design/methodology/approach - House of quality (HoQ) has been applied for prioritizing open innovation influencing factors based on open innovation influence factors. Selected universities of Isfahan province have been considered for the study. The statistical population of this study included managers who had expertise in the field of management and innovation, and executive managers of universities with at least 10 years of experience. The priorities of influencing factors included communications and interactions (developing university-industry relations), external organizational factors (competitive position and place of the organization), and process orientation (innovation process management).Research limitations/implications.Research limitations/implications - For more success in the universities and community and in order to institutionalize open innovation for employees through the acquired knowledge, it is better that the weaknesses and strengths and the position and place of each university is investigated and the gap between resources required and internal skills to establish a joint development relationship is identified. Originality/value – The applicability of quality management tools and techniques to innovation and particularly open innovation has been rarely tried. In that respect this topic is new. The HoQ based results are helpful in better decision making on the roadmap towards implementing open innovation in higher education institutions. Findings provide a roadmap to managers to implement open innovation based on the priorities of influencing factors aligned with influenced factors. Manuscript profile
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        20 - Identify indicators and components affecting the adoption of open innovation policy in selected sports federations
        Saeed Moghadambagha Mojgan Khodamoradpour Mozaffar Yektayar Adel Salavati
        The aim of this study was to identify the indicators and components affecting the adoption of open innovation policy in selected sports federations. Participants in the present study were all university experts, faculty members, experts, secretaries and presidents of fe More
        The aim of this study was to identify the indicators and components affecting the adoption of open innovation policy in selected sports federations. Participants in the present study were all university experts, faculty members, experts, secretaries and presidents of federations. Sampling was done by purposive and theoretical methods. Theoretical saturation of the samples was obtained after interviewing 14 people. The number of samples was not determined before the research was conducted and the sampling process continued until some kind of information saturation was obtained; this means that no new information was extracted from the data during the interview. The tools of the present study were semi-structured interviews. The intra-subject agreement method was used to confirm the reliability. Three coding steps were used to analyze the data. Using open coding, model categories were identified; then, in the axial coding stage, the link between these categories was determined in the form of a coding paradigm. The coding process in the form of six dimensions of the paradigm model that includes effective causal indicators including organizational structure, managerial support and readiness for change, contextual factors including staff, infrastructure, motivation, strategy and innovative culture. Barriers include manpower, structural barriers, cultural barriers and knowledge barriers. In this regard, the proposed strategies include knowledge and training, participation, competitive environment and organizational dynamics. Finally, the use of the model will lead to the consequences of productivity, creativity and social functioning. Manuscript profile
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        21 - Modeling service open innovation with the approach of service quality improvement and organizational development in service organizations
        Alireza Safarpour Rahman Ghaffari Masoud Ahmadi
        The purpose of this study is to design a model of open service innovation, based on service quality improvement, a combined research method based on exploratory mixed research (qualitative-quantitative). Statistical population in the qualitative part of a group of exper More
        The purpose of this study is to design a model of open service innovation, based on service quality improvement, a combined research method based on exploratory mixed research (qualitative-quantitative). Statistical population in the qualitative part of a group of experts including senior and experienced managers of municipalities and deputy mayors, senior governors, managers of municipal cooperation organizations and professors of public administration in universities and in the quantitative part; There were 500 mayors, council members, deputy mayors, university professors, the National Elite Organization, managers of the Municipal Cooperation Organization, and managers of the Science and Technology Park in Mazandaran Province; In the qualitative part, using the snowball method to reach theoretical saturation, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 experts, and in the quantitative part, to measure the model, a researcher-made questionnaire with relative cluster sampling method was used among 217 samples. ‌ ها was distributed. The validity of the 74-item questionnaire was confirmed by face and content method and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha method. Data were analyzed in qualitative stage with grounded theory technique with MAXqda2018 software and in quantitative stage with structural equations (heuristic and confirmatory factor analysis) with SPSS and AMOS software. The results of the quality section indicate that the open service innovation model, based on quality improvement of services with 16 dimensions in terms of causal conditions (rapid change of technologies, ability to absorb ideas, environmental dynamics), contextual conditions (organizational attitude and culture, facilities and Equipment, individual factors), intervention conditions (planning, participatory capabilities, Manuscript profile