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Waves of innovation: the role of sustainability in driving impact in the blue e...
Elston, Jennifer Nicole; Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, CarlaThe Blue Economy, with its emphasis on ocean-based industries, is critical for achieving sustainable development. This study investigates the intricate relationship between sustainability, innovation, and their economic, environmental, and social impacts within Portugal’s Blue Economy. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypothesized relationships between sustainabi...
The governance of smart regions in peripheral Areas: exploring the case of a to...
Valente, Bernardo; Elston, Jennifer; Pinto, Hugo; Elston, Jennifer NicoleThis article examines the dynamics of governance, stakeholder collaboration, and resource allocation in developing smart regions within peripheral territories. Using the Algarve (Portugal) as a case study—a region characterized by its peripheral status and reliance on tourism—this research explores efforts to integrate technological innovations and promote economic diversification. Data were collected from docu...
Navigating sustainability in the blue economy: innovations, challenges, and opp...
Elston, Jennifer NicoleHow can the Blue Economy evolve to be both innovative and truly sustainable? What challenges and opportunities do firms face as they integrate environmental, social, and governance principles into ocean-based industries? And how can theory and practice come together to foster responsible growth in this vital sector? This thesis addresses these questions through a three-pronged investigation into the intersectio...
Charting the course: real‐world application of sustainability and innovation pr...
Elston, Jennifer Nicole; Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, CarlaThe blue economy has emerged as a key sector for linking sustainability and innovation, yet existing research has largely overlooked how firms operationalize these processes in practice. This study addresses that gap by asking: How do Portuguese blue economy firms embed sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI) into their strategies, and what institutional conditions enable or constrain it? This study explores S...
Academic social entrepreneurship: a contemporary reflection from schumpeter’s e...
Pinto, Hugo; Sampaio, Fábio; Ferreira, Sílvia; Elston, Jennifer NicoleEntrepreneurship has gained significant relevance in contemporary societies due to its role in generating economic and social value, including job creation, new businesses, and technological and social innovations. Scientific interest in entrepreneurship, which dates back to the 17th century, has increased since the 1990s. This field of study has evolved to encompass not only strict business creation but also i...
Tides of change for a sustainable blue economy: a systematic literature review ...
Elston, Jennifer Nicole; Pinto, Hugo; Nogueira, CarlaAbstract: The Blue Economy, a dynamic field intertwining ocean sustainability, innovation, and economic progress, stands as a beacon of hope for fostering inclusive growth while advancing sustainable practices. This systematic literature review embarks on a journey to unravel the intricate relationship between innovation and sustainable practices within the Blue Economy, to uncover how innovation transforms and...
Management accounting in the hospitality industry: a systematic literature review
Elston, Jennifer NicoleThis master thesis reviews the existing literature in the management accounting area concerning the use of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) in the hospitality industry. The methodology used in this study is the systematic literature review, allowing the identification and discussion of a relevant number of studies in this domain. The systematic revision of the 20 academic papers i...