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Crisis and challenges of the triple hélix schema on the corporative governance in emerging markets

Humberto José Iglesias Gómez — 2025-06-30

This paper analyzes the historical interaction that the triple helix (academy, enterprise and government) has shown in the local, regional and national context. The interest lies in understanding not only how the relationship between these elements has gone through ruptures, crossroads, but also actions that have exacerbated the crisis or those that, on the contrary, have contributed to overcome them. Thus, through ten interviews with experts, such as former ministers, businessmen or university professors were questioned about these issues, which included counter-questions that arose in the development of the interviews. In such a way that it was possible to delve into issues such as the historical relationship between the triple helix and made findings related to the role of cooperation and corporate respect in the culture and business ethics of Antioquia, in what this region has been a pioneer; likewise, they touch on themes such as the function and utility of business paternalism, the social function of entrepreneurship, the requirement of new leaders to bring entrepreneurs closer to politics and, Finally, it concludes with some recommendations aimed at consolidating a project that prioritizes cooperation without political distinctions, in order to achieve economic and political development, as well as the general welfare of all sectors of society.

Research trends on organizational climate in universities: a bibliometric analysis

Enerieth Lozano Mejía — 2025-06-30

The objective of this article was to characterize the global scientific production regarding trends in studies on organizational climate in universities. The importance of studying organizational climate lies in its direct influence on behaviors, well-being, motivation, creativity, and the performance of personnel. To carry out this study, it was necessary to conduct a review in the Scopus and Web of Science databases for the last 12 years, from 2012 to October 2023, extracting 1131 and 346 documents, respectively. A bibliometric analysis was performed, examining the variable of organizational climate in a descriptive manner. The analysis was based on the review of previously published scientific documents, using search elements based on keywords such as "organizational climate" OR "organizational environment" AND university, with data analysis and co-occurrence analysis using the VOS Viewer tool and R software. Among the results, the author Schneider Ben and the journal Frontiers in Psychology stand out, and the countries with the highest number of research are the United States, China, and Malaysia. In conclusion, the emerging trends from the analysis on organizational climate in universities include performance, job satisfaction, workplace, perceptions, impact, behavior, mental health, safety and health at work, engagement, workload, culture, leadership, and knowledge management, representing 10 themes that marked higher frequency in global scientific production.

The forgotten hero: entrepreneur one (E1)

Oscar Javier Montiel Méndez — 2025-06-30

Purpose: Western influence on entrepreneurship is well known. However, other emerging perspectives can foster new ways to approach it. The Schumpeterian view has been the dominant lens when analyzing the entrepreneur (E2) (Thurik et al.,2023). However, this does not reflect the reality of the vast regions of both the Global North and South, where entrepreneurs (E1) within nano, micro, and small businesses, who support national economies, are confronted with a different context. For us, this is the real and original entrepreneur that deserves more attention in both the literature and public policies.

Study design/methodology/approach: A scoping literature review was conducted to develop a theoretical model of E1 dimensions and elements.

Findings: The context requires E1 to possess characteristics distinct from those of E2 in order to successfully maintain its entrepreneurial venture.

Originality/value: To the best of our knowledge, the entrepreneurship literature has no similar approach. Public policies can be developed and implemented more efficiently, specifically for E1, which could have a positive impact on the national and regional economies.

Measuring dynamic capabilities in agrifood businesses: a methodological proposal for the colombian case

Carmen Lorena Chavarro-Rodríguez — 2025-06-30

La medición de capacidades dinámicas se ha orientado principalmente a sectores diferentes al agroalimentario, y aún no existe un consenso en torno a qué factores medir y cómo hacerlo. Por ello, se evidencia la necesidad de diseñar una escala de medición de estas capacidades con indicadores propios y específicos para las organizaciones agrarias en países en desarrollo como Colombia, como herramienta que permita evaluar la realidad interna, realizar comparaciones en el tiempo o entre organizaciones, y tomar decisiones de mejora en la gestión en este ámbito. Este artículo se orienta al desarrollo de un instrumento de medición de capacidades dinámicas para negocios del sector agroalimentario colombiano, a partir de la evaluación de los siete factores que componen estas capacidades: capacidad de Detección, Integración y coordinación, Reconfiguración, Aprendizaje, Innovación, Alianza, y Gestión y liderazgo. La metodología consistió en tres etapas: (i) identificación de elementos de medición de capacidades dinámicas en la literatura disponible, (ii) formulación de ítems de evaluación pertinentes y contextualizados al sector agroalimentario colombiano, y (iii) validación del instrumento diseñado mediante la aplicación de pruebas piloto y un análisis estadístico. Se generó un instrumento de alta confiabilidad y validez, con un total de 35 ítems, de fácil comprensión e implementación, que puede ser completado directamente por los miembros directivos de los agronegocios a manera de autoevaluación. Este instrumento puede ser empleado por organizaciones de cualquier tamaño y dentro de cualquier eslabón del sistema agroalimentario de Colombia.

Tracking the evolution of accounting in india: from ancient to modern practices

Aakash Joshi — 2025-06-30

Kautilya’s Aarthashastra lays great emphasis on structured bookkeeping, accountability of expenditure, and governance, supported trade through the Bahi-khata system. Double-entry accounting replaced the older methods of accounting during the period of British rule. In India post-independence, the stage was set by the Companies Act of 1956 and the establishment of ICAI in 1949 to develop national standards to ensure investor protection and transparency. Earlier moments were the ASB in 1977 till the implementation of IND AS in 2016, the accounting development took place in compliance with IFRS in India. This paper analyzes evolutions of the accounting systems in India, starting from Ancient Accounting till the implementation of IND AS.

Soft skills and employee productivity: current status and proposal for an impact model

Fernando Andrés Muñoz — 2025-06-30

This study examines the impact of critical soft skills on employee productivity to support organizational performance through effective human resource management. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was employed to test the proposed model, which included an endogenous latent variable (employee productivity) and an exogenous variable (soft skills), based on data from 287 questionnaires. Results reveal a strong, significant relationship between soft skills and employee productivity. Key soft skills identified were communication, problem-solving, and teamwork; significant factors influencing productivity included staff training, technological innovation, and the work environment. The findings contribute to the limited literature on soft skills as drivers of human and organizational development by offering empirical evidence of their positive impact on productivity. This research highlights the strategic value of soft skills in shaping a development model that enhances employee performance and supports organizational sustainability. The model provides a practical framework for companies seeking to improve productivity through targeted soft skill development initiatives.