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The innovation capability model in higher education: A structural equation modelling approach

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  • Fatemeh Ghardashi
  • Maryam Yaghoubi
  • Ehsan Teymourzadeh
  • Mohammadkarim Bahadori
  • Mahmood Salesi

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Innovation is the driving force of the knowledge-based economy. The maintenance and sustainability of this innovation depend on the ability to innovate. The present study was a combination design with a structural equation model approach. First, using a qualitative method, an operational definition of innovation capability and its initial framework in Iranian universities of medical sciences were presented by 10 experts. The scale development was performed through a literature review, a qualitative approach, and interviews with an expert panel. Then, the psychometric properties of the scale were evaluated via cross-sectional studies. Scale correlation, and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were performed using Amos software version 23. Qualitative data analysis led to the extraction of eight main themes which comprised the initial format of the study model. Quantitative phase findings and calculations of the fit indices of the measurement model showed that the model was suitable. Notably, the goodness fitness index (RMSEA), CFI index, and Chi-2/df ratio were 0.065, 0.917, 2.063, respectively. It is strongly recommended that this model is used for the development of Iranian universities of medical sciences.

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  • Fatemeh Ghardashi & Maryam Yaghoubi & Ehsan Teymourzadeh & Mohammadkarim Bahadori & Mahmood Salesi, 2023. "The innovation capability model in higher education: A structural equation modelling approach," African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(4), pages 473-481, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rajsxx:v:15:y:2023:i:4:p:473-481
    DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2022.2125594
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