How to Develop the Interdisciplinary Innovation Teams Sustainably?—A Simulation Model from a Perspective of Knowledge Fission and Fusion

Cheng, Xue; Zhang, Qingpu

doi:10.3390/su10093134

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“…For sustainability, Cheng and Zhang believed that the sustainability of innovation teams included the ongoing operation of the team, guarantee of the team members' benefit, the sustainable innovation of the team and other factors [26]. Some studies demonstrated that the sustainability of innovation teams is directly related to team composition, team member's communication, cooperation, integration and other factors directly related to the teamwork quality and team structure.…”

Section: Success and Sustainability Of The Creative Research Group (Smentioning

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“…Some studies demonstrated that the sustainability of innovation teams is directly related to team composition, team member's communication, cooperation, integration and other factors directly related to the teamwork quality and team structure. In this context, teamwork quality and team structure are two important factors influencing sustainability [26][27][28]. Compared to team success at the static level, team sustainability is more focused on dynamic level considerations.…”

Section: Success and Sustainability Of The Creative Research Group (Smentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, combined with the existing requirements for the evaluation of the comprehensive impact of CRG, and the research of relevant scholars, the theoretical model of TWQ is expanded here to include relevant elements of the SSCRG, which includes three variables in this paper: team performance, personal success, and comprehensive impacts (mainly, scientific and technological, economic, and social impacts. The SSCRG means the staged completion of the innovative project, the excellent evaluation of the project, the continuous operation of the team, the guarantee and possibility of the interests and benefits of team members, and the potential value and likelihood of continuous innovation, continuous growth and transition of the team in the future [4,8,[12][13][14][15][16][17]23,26,31]. The criteria for our judgment and evaluation are whether the CRG has successfully completed their research project; achieved their research goals and the cultivation of talents and teams; whether the individual members of the team have grown and attained greater motivation as researchers; and whether the team has made an important impact on academia and beyond.…”

Section: Success and Sustainability Of The Creative Research Group (Smentioning

confidence: 99%

“…innovation of the team and other factors [26]. Some studies demonstrated that the sustainability of innovation teams is directly related to team composition, team member's communication, cooperation, integration and other factors directly related to the teamwork quality and team structure.…”

Section: Success and Sustainability Of The Creative Research Group (Smentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, although previous studies have used the TWQ model to explain the relationship between teamwork and different teams, few studies have examined high-level research and innovation teams, especially those working in the frontier areas of basic research and in innovative groups funded by government funds. At the same time, in the relevant literature, many studies have examined scientific research organizations and teamwork [22][23][24][25][26], but few have used the TWQ model to analyze the impact of team structure and teamwork on a team's success and sustainability.…”

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Examining the Factors Behind the Success and Sustainability of China’s Creative Research Group: An Extension of the Teamwork Quality Model

Gao

Xie

2019

Sustainability

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The Creative Research Group (CRG) is the special high-level scientific and innovation team funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China to promote basic research at the frontiers of science. In general, there are problems of “structure anomie” and “cooperation inefficiency” in the operations and teamwork dynamics within the nationwide CRG project. By extending and developing the two-stage teamwork quality model, this study aims to depict and analyze the impact factors behind the success and sustainability of the Creative Research Group (SSCRG), and reveal the relationships among them. Herein, rationality of team structure (ROTS) is used to describe the rationality of team formation and structure collocation, teamwork quality (TWQ) is used to describe the process of team members’ integration and cooperation, and SSCRG includes team performance, personal success and team comprehensive impacts. The results show that ROTS and TWQ have different influences on SSCRG, while TWQ is the key mediation factor between ROTS and SSCRG. In summary, the model built describes the complex phenomena and relationships in the teamwork of the CRG, and helps us to understand and solve the problems of structure and cooperation. Although the limitations lie in the specific samples and research methods, the extension and migration of classical models and theories would help to further deepen such research and contribute to the governance and development of such innovation teams.

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Section: Success and Sustainability Of The Creative Research Group (Smentioning

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Section: Success and Sustainability Of The Creative Research Group (Smentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Success and Sustainability Of The Creative Research Group (Smentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Success and Sustainability Of The Creative Research Group (Smentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Examining the Factors Behind the Success and Sustainability of China’s Creative Research Group: An Extension of the Teamwork Quality Model

Gao

Xie

2019

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Playing to learn: developing self-directed learning skills through serious games

Pacheco-Velazquez,

Rodés Paragarino,

Glasserman

et al. 2024

JIEB

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Purpose Higher education is undergoing a significant transformation, demanding a rethinking of instructional methods, the establishment of novel assessment frameworks and the incorporation of state-of-the-art technologies to advance the development of learning competencies. The use of simulations is an alternative that offers satisfactory results and favors learning in new generations. This study aims to present a methodology for assessing the advancement of self-directed learning (SDL) in participants through simulation techniques and show that the incorporation of simulations can improve participants’ SDL skills. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a quantitative approach to evaluate the evolution of various competencies related to SDL among participants. Includes the application of scales specifically designed to measure readiness for SDL, the use of factor analysis to identify and validate essential factors and conducting hypothesis testing to verify shifts in students’ perceptions regarding the significance of SDL-related skills. Findings The findings of this study reveal a positive impact of simulations on the SDL readiness. Factor analysis identified five key factors: self-management skills, openness to learning opportunities, initiative and independence in learning, self-concept as an effective learner and desire for Learning. The use of simulations significantly improved critical thinking, logical reasoning, analysis and decision-making capabilities. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of this technique as a valuable tool for developing SDL skills and highlight the potential of such interventions in complex and uncertain learning environments. Research limitations/implications The study provided valuable insights into the impact of simulations in the logistics field, particularly in the development of SDL-related skills. There is a need for studies in other areas of knowledge that would allow for the generalization of these results. Likewise, it is advisable to use scales that measure the development of other types of skills. Additionally, the study’s focus on short-term effects may not fully capture the long-term development of SDL-related skills. Future research should address these limitations, expand the sample size, conduct longitudinal studies and explore possible contextual and external factors that may influence SDL outcomes in various educational settings, leading to broader and more robust conclusions. Practical implications The practical implications of this study are significant for both higher education institutions and educators in the logistics domain. The positive impact of the serious game on participants’ SDL skills highlights the potential of incorporating interactive and engaging learning tools in the curriculum. Educators can leverage serious games to foster critical thinking, logical reasoning and decision-making abilities in their students. Moreover, the identified key factors influencing SDL development provide valuable guidance for designing targeted interventions to enhance students’ self-management, initiative and love for learning. Social implications The social implications of this study underscore the importance of equipping individuals with SDL skills in a rapidly changing world. By integrating serious games and fostering SDL competencies, higher education institutions can contribute to a more adaptable and resilient workforce. Empowering students with critical thinking, innovative thinking and independent learning, they can enhance their ability to navigate the challenges of the labor market. This, in turn, may lead to a more informed and proactive society capable of addressing complex issues and making well-informed decisions. Originality/value This article arises from empirical exploration with students from two countries in Latin America (Mexico and Colombia), examining the importance of games in developing SDL skills. Furthermore, it promotes the use of a methodology with a low level of complexity, and that can be replicated with different games. This perspective adds valuable insights to the existing literature, offering practical implications for educators and institutions seeking effective strategies to promote SDL skills among students.

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Antecedents of Knowledge Interaction in the Sustainable Interdisciplinary Research Team: A Mixed Research Method

Cheng¹,

Pan²,

Zhang³

2019

Sustainability

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This paper mainly focuses on two questions: (1) Which factors mainly influence knowledge interaction in a sustainable interdisciplinary research team (SIDRT)? and (2) How are knowledge interaction processes structured in a SIDRT? This paper first defines the conception of knowledge interaction in a SIDRT from the complex system perspective. Then the model of key influencing factors in a SIDRT is constructed through grounded theory, including subjects’ attributes, objects’ characteristics, environment, and resources of knowledge interaction. Furthermore, we propose hypotheses and empirically validate our conceptual model. The combination of the two methods can strengthen the research conclusions from different angles. Finally, based on our qualitative and quantitative results, the theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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How to Develop the Interdisciplinary Innovation Teams Sustainably?—A Simulation Model from a Perspective of Knowledge Fission and Fusion

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References 73 publications

Examining the Factors Behind the Success and Sustainability of China’s Creative Research Group: An Extension of the Teamwork Quality Model

Examining the Factors Behind the Success and Sustainability of China’s Creative Research Group: An Extension of the Teamwork Quality Model

Playing to learn: developing self-directed learning skills through serious games

Antecedents of Knowledge Interaction in the Sustainable Interdisciplinary Research Team: A Mixed Research Method

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