Technologies and Innovations in Regional Development: The European Union and its Strategies

The subsequent volume focuses on the Social-Fields-Approach (SOFIA) as an approach to conceptualization and operationalization for empirical research, offering a new perspective and approach to innovation research. It can have implications for academic research and practical applications in reshaping instruments and governance arrangements in innovation policy, and researchers are encouraged to leverage qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches. Diligent application of SOFIA can lead to high-level theoretical contributions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

The subsequent volume delves into the Social-Fields-Approach (SOFIA) as a groundbreaking approach to conceptualization and operationalization, aimed at driving empirical research forward. By offering a fresh perspective and methodology, SOFIA significantly contributes to the field of innovation research. We firmly believe that SOFIA holds immense potential for both academic inquiry and practical applications, with the ability to reshape existing instruments and governance frameworks in innovation policy.

While applying SOFIA, we encourage researchers to embrace the diverse range of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches within innovation studies, including less conventional methods such as Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) (Ragin, 2008). Through meticulous application of SOFIA, researchers can ultimately make substantial theoretical contributions to the field.

In summary, the upcoming volume explores SOFIA as a transformative tool for conceptualization and operationalization in empirical research, offering a novel perspective and methodology that has the power to shape the future of innovation policy and theory.

Weight: 287g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631838068
Edition number: New ed