Public management of innovation – value context and institutional design

Unravelling the role of innovation and institutions in circular economy actions across European small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises

This study contributes to the literature on the circular economy (CE) and small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) by advancing both theory and empirical evidence on the role of contextual factors. Theoretically, it refines institutional and cultural contingency perspectives by showing that national innovation systems and societal norms do not uniformly enhance the effectiveness of financial support for CE adoption. Instead, these contextual factors shape the impact of public and private financial resources in an asymmetric and selective manner. By jointly considering formal institutions, such as a country's innovation level, and informal institutions, such as social indulgence, the study offers a more nuanced framework to explain cross‐country variation in SMEs' engagement with CE practices. Empirically, the study analyses Flash Eurobarometer data from 26 European Union countries collected in 2015, 2017 and 2021. The results indicate that greater public and private financial support is associated with higher levels of CE engagement among SMEs. In addition, the findings reveal that national innovation levels positively moderate the relationship between public financial support and CE actions, whereas social indulgence negatively moderates the relationship between public support and CE development. Overall, the study provides comparative evidence highlighting the importance of tailoring financial support policies to national institutional and cultural contexts.

Analysis of contemporary governance models in higher education in the context of cross-border interaction

The purpose of the study is to systematize and compare modern models of university management (continental, Anglo-Saxon, and hybrid) in order to identify the most effective mechanisms for adaptation to the new architecture of international relations. Systematic and institutional approaches, comparative legal, comparative management analyses, statistical summaries evaluation, and analytical reports are used. Elements of sociological analysis and case study are involved.  The research paper shows that hierarchical structures and rigid bilateral agreements are losing their effectiveness, giving way to flexible network consortia and digital ecosystems. It is summarized that the optimal strategy for Russian universities in the current period is the transition to a hybrid management scheme (assuming a combination of state strategic goal-setting (in particular, when turning to the markets of the Global South) with broad operational autonomy of universities in the choice of partnership instruments). The novelty of the research lies in the typologization of management practices based on the latest statistical data, the development of matrix recommendations for networking institutionalization, which will help minimize transaction costs and political risks.  The study can serve as a conceptual basis for adjusting university development strategies. It will be useful for university management staff and specialists at international departments.

STRATEGIC RECONFIGURATION OF PUBLIC ORDER INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT IN THE ERA OF INTELLIGENCE-LED POLICING

This article provides a theoretical foundation and integrated analysis of the convergence among quality management, organizational knowledge dynamics, and the imperative of innovation in the public sector, with a specific focus on public order and national security institutions. In an environment characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), traditional reactive administrative models have demonstrated their structural inefficiency. The study proposes a paradigm shift toward Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP), arguing that modern quality management (Quality 4.0) should not be perceived as a bureaucratic barrier but rather as the critical infrastructure that catalyzes knowledge flows and facilitates the absorption of innovation. Methodologically, the research adopts a conceptual-analytical approach based on systemic modeling of intellectual capital through the lens of bibliography and on a comparative-normative analysis of international standards (ISO 9001:2015) in relation to national regulations (OSGG 600/2018). The findings reveal the existence of profound cultural barriers—such as knowledge hoarding and “mimetic quality”—generated by Weberian hierarchical rigidity. The discussion highlights that institutional performance and citizens’ perceptions of public safety depend directly on an organization’s capacity to transform tacit operational knowledge into codified structural capital. Finally, strategic recommendations are advanced regarding digitalization and the redefinition of leadership toward a Knowledge Manager model..

The Triple Helix in Practice: Empirical Insights from Institutions of National Importance in India

Triple Helix (TH) model, or the idea of interconnectedness of the functions of the university, industry, and government, is the prevailing theoretical concept in the development of powerful knowledge-based innovation ecosystems. As much as this model is well confirmed in developed economies, its empirical confirmation and its real implementation is least explored in the premier non-western institutional environments. It is a research that fills a serious gap in innovation literature because it rigorously assesses the practical efficacy and perceived subtleties of the TH configuration in particular in Institutions of National Importance (INIs) in India, institutions that are critical to the achievement of the technological and economic goals of the country. With the help of the powerful mixed-method design, including extensive surveys and semi-structured interviews in the effectively organized form, the information was collected systematically in a stratified cohort of 165 INIs. The core analysis examines three systemic dimensions, which are the depth of inter-institutional cognitive awareness, the level of real stakeholder participatory engagement, as well as the impact of both systemic impediments and systemic policy catalysts on effective TH integration. The paper presents viable empirical data on the issues of operations and strategic opportunities of developing a unified TH setting in India. The results are useful in designing specific evidence-based policy models that maximize the impact of INI on the national innovation capability and long-term economic development.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF US INNOVATION SYSTEMS IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL MODELS OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

This article presents a comparative analysis of strategic management of innovation systems in the United States within the context of global innovation management models. The methodological framework of the study is based on the classification approach to innovation system management models proposed by O. Likhota, which includes criteria such as the level of government intervention, institutional structure, R&D funding mechanisms, the role of public-private partnerships, and the effectiveness of intellectual property protection. The study employs a systemic-comparative approach to analyze strategic management models in the United States, the European Union, China, and Israel. The results of the study show that the effectiveness of national innovation systems is largely determined by the quality of strategic management and the ability to balance government regulation with market mechanisms. The findings contribute to the theoretical development of innovation management and can be applied in the formulation of national innovation policy.

NATIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEMS: INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION ACTIVITIES