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There are many studies explaining the innovation activity determinants. Nowadays, the digitalization of sales, the influence of social media, user-driven innovation (UDI) activity might be considered as one of the crucial sources for the development of new products within the research and development activity. Undertaken research is therefore aimed at determining whether the marketing orientation, i.e. the purchasing behavior of customers, affects the innovation activity of R&D departments that work under the usage of UDI concept.

57 R&D departments operating in Poland participated in the study. Correspondence analysis based on the Burt matrix and Cramer's V correlation coefficients was used for the analysis.

The analysis shows that R&D departments in Poland using marketing research and examining consumer purchasing behavior, positively assess the effects of using the UDI concept in R&D departments. They implement it to create or improve products or services offered on the market, especially in the field of customization, while using information from national research and development units in Poland. The motivation for these activities is mainly to increase the assortment level.

The conducted study covers only R&D departments in Poland, thus it is worth extending the generalization of the results. In terms of future research directions, it's worth to analyze the data from R&D departments in other countries. The results of such studies could be used for comparative analyses. The main limitation of the research is that the research sample was 57 R&D departments of enterprises operating in Poland. Therefore, the research results can't be generalized to all the R&D departments in Poland.

The findings could help researchers and practitioners improve their understanding of the determinants of innovation activity, especially its relationship to marketing orientation and UDI practices.

The research regarding marketing orientation of enterprises and its influence on innovation activity is extremely important due to the general change of the conditions for the functioning of enterprises and building their competitive advantage. Knowledge in this area is still insufficient and research gaps are still being exposed. The article presents the correlation between the marketing orientation and customer behavior within the UDI activity and effects of innovation activity of R&D departments being under investigation.

The main purpose of the paper is to identify the most important directions of research to date and to indicate new, emerging areas of research concerned with application of financial technology (FinTech) solutions in microfinance companies.

This paper systematically reviews the literature on FinTech in microfinance, highlighting its role in enhancing operational efficiency, customer experience and financial inclusion through technologies like blockchain and AI. Despite these advancements, significant gaps remain in understanding the key drivers of FinTech as a digital innovation, most important direction of research to date and emerging areas for future research in microfinance literature. This paper has attempted to systematise the results of the research carried out so far, based on the publications indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, using selected multidimensional statistical methods.

The findings identify key themes, gaps and future research directions, shedding light on the strategic implications of digital technology in microfinance. This comprehensive analysis significantly advances the understanding of how FinTech enhances microfinance management operations and objectives, contributing to both academic discourse and practical applications.

The research’s novelty lies in its focussed exploration of digital innovation within microfinance, an area that remains relatively underexplored. No similar paper was found during the literature review.

This study aims to provide a systemic and integrated view of how Industry 4.0 and its enabling technologies affect companies' internal and external environments. It offers a comprehensive view of the contribution about ten years after the start of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The study performs a systematic literature review based on Industry 4.0 management literature. Analyzing the results of the 308 final papers in the sample made it possible to build a theoretical model to explain the contribution of Industry 4.0 to the internal and external environment of the company.

The results highlight the contribution of Industry 4.0 to the processes and environment of the company by providing a systemic and integrated view, highlighting the most applied enabling technologies and their internal, external, and combined usefulness in business processes.

Finally, the paper provides a broad view of the Industry 4.0 topic ten years after its origin through an extensive literature analysis that allows us to highlight the significant studies and the areas still under-researched by researchers and opens the debate on the Industry 5.0 scenario.

The model makes it possible to appreciate the role of Industry 4.0 and its enabling technologies in companies in a broad and systemic view and to understand, from a managerial point of view, the interactions, synergies, and possibilities within processes and the reflection on the external environment.

Purpose/Objective: Recognising the urgency to safeguard the planet and foster resilience against climate-related health challenges, this study aligns with the 2030 Agenda and explores local initiatives, such as those by the local action group (LAG).

Design/Methodology/Approach: This analysis identified the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by the Tirreno-Eolie LAG, providing a solid foundation for developing the Local Development Plan (LDP). Moreover, an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) analysis was employed to yield a prioritised ranking of the outlined LDP strategies based on the stakeholder input.

Findings: The analysis of the LDP for LAG revealed a comprehensive set of actions designed to promote sustainable development at the local level: 1. urban redevelopment projects, 2. preservation of historical buildings, 3. environmental awareness initiatives in Sicily, 4. biological diversity programmes and education, 5. promoting circular economy principles, 6. implementing sustainable corporate governance, 7. developing information systems for control and security, 8. establishing partnerships with local associations, 9. leveraging European initiatives, 10. deployment of newer and greener technologies, 11. redevelopment of infrastructure.

Significance/Implications/Conclusions: By strategically implementing the LDP’s recommendations, LAG can contribute to building a more sustainable, resilient, and culturally vibrant Sicily.

Limitations: Firstly, the available information on the LAG Tirreno-Eolie may be limited. Secondly, the complex and ever-changing nature of social and environmental systems can constrain the objective of the research.

Future Research: Future research may investigate the effectiveness of formulated actions and outcomes over time, conduct comparative analyses with regions implementing similar sustainability initiatives, and investigate the scalability and adaptability of the LDP framework to diverse contexts.