Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to map supporting and hampering factors on innovation activities in emerging countries.

Design/methodology/approach: The research is based on a systematic literature review (SLR) approach including several steps; determination of keywords and strings, selection of data bases, inclusion and exclusion of articles considered search in chosen databases. 160 articles were included in the analysis.

Originality/value: This review provides an insight into the current body of knowledge on the topic which researchers can benefit from constructing an in-depth understanding of the state of research as well as innovation activities in emerging countries although our initial understanding presents a limited research on this topic.

Practical implications: Based on these findings, future research avenues will be proposed and shown to both researchers for conducting future research to fill the gaps in research in innovation activities in emerging countries, and also practitioners to better understand the possible supporting and hampering factors towards innovation activities in emerging countries and therefore, build a better organisational structure for their firm or organisation.

Purpose: This paper aims to map the influential concepts on technology adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through conducting a systematic literature review and finding a better understanding of the current body of knowledge. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature review approach is taken here, which includes the following steps: Determination of keywords and strings, selection of databases, setting inclusion and exclusion criteria, conducting the search in chosen databases over a specific period of time. This process has led to the final count of 349 peer-reviewed articles being studied, and the results are analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Findings: As a result of the study, 11 categories of influential concepts on technology adoption are identified by reviewing literature from the past decade. This article indicates how fragmented the literature is and how it concentrates on studying the impact of only a limited number of categories of concepts. The scatted frameworks (theoretical and conceptual) and weak application of the used theories found in this research also highlight the need for the development of a framework that looks into technology adoption as a dynamic process due to the dynamic nature of new technologies today. Research limitations/implications: Based on the above findings, future research avenues are to look into technology adoption from a process perspective, to dig into less researched influencing concepts such as infrastructure, regulations, strategy and resources and their role in adoption of technology in SMEs as well as development of a framework for technology adoption that is aligned with these elements. Practical implications: Practitioners and policymakers will benefit from finding a helicopter view of the barriers and supporting factors throughout their technology adoption journey. The knowledge they gain from this study will better prepare them in building tools they need for adopting technology in their organizations and provide an in-depth insight to what elements can affect their journey. Originality/value: This review provides an insight into the current body of knowledge on the topic, which researchers can benefit from constructing an in-depth understanding of the state of research as well as influencing concepts of technology adoption in SMEs. Moreover, it adds value in building up the knowledge of technology adoption in today's dynamic world of digitalization. © 2022, Seyedeh Zahra Zamani.

Blockchain is a buzzword today, and its application is daily increasing. Recently, literature has proposed the new concept of the Internet of Value (IoV), which refers to a view of the Internet as a means where value is transferred as easily, cheaply and reliably as data is now transferred. The ever-growing interest in Blockchain research and practice has given rise to disorganized knowledge around its application, especially for business purposes. To qualitatively assess this gap, we conducted a literature review by investigating a final number of 169 original contributions produced in the last half-decade. The insights have been analysed and systematized considering the possible contribution of the Blockchain application to the Internet of Value, to shed light on Blockchain opportunities in business value creation regarding five basic topics: Blockchain exploitation in the energy sector; Blockchain exploitation in healthcare; Blockchain exploitation in supply chain management (SCM); Blockchain exploitation in industrial marketing; and Blockchain exploitation in data privacy protection. © 2022 International Management Institute, New Delhi.

The COVID 19 crisis has underlined how important it is for companies to drive digitalization and adopt new technologies in order to be and remain competitive in the ever-changing and uncertain business environment. The adoption of disruptive technologies that can accelerate digital transformation has also increased during this period. The main objective of this study is to identify and develop a potential use case of blockchain technology in the pre-adoption phase of blockchain for improving the management of optimal distribution of solar energy electricity through a microgrid in the south of Sweden enabling a small business to enhance consumer behavior monitoring and therefore, incentivizing consumers on consumption of solar energy. Based on a qualitative research approach involving data collected through a variety of methods, this paper proposes and evaluates a potential use case of blockchain technology adoption in a smaller Swedish organization operating in solar energy distribution industry focusing on the pre-adoption phase.

This paper explores blockchain implementation in SMEs, specifically in the fashion industry through Digital Product Passports (DPPs). DPPs streamline supply chain management, ensuring consistent product information, sustainability verification, and legal compliance. Traditional centralised databases struggle with the high-volume data generated throughout a product's lifecycle. To address this, blockchain is proposed as a secure, scalable solution to enhance supply chain transparency. The study identifies a gap in SME technology adoption literature. It provides a framework for tailored blockchain implementation, emphasising stakeholder-specific needs. By developing comprehensive business models across the value chain, SMEs can enhance supply chain reliability and transparency. Additionally, the paper offers practical guidance for DPP implementation, addressing industry-specific challenges related to blockchain. In summary, the paper narrows the focus on blockchain adoption in SMEs, clarifies the role of DPPs, and offers a distinct implementation framework for businesses looking to adopt blockchain.