A conceptual framework of the mediating role of researchers’ commitment to the success of university- Industry research collaboration
List of Authors
  • Mohamad Faizal Ramli , Muhammad Majid

Keyword
  • University-Industry Collaboration, Research Collaboration, Commitment, Collaboration Success

Abstract
  • The Triple Helix model acknowledges that the relationship between the university and industry is essential for the economy and innovation of a nation. Consequently, the government has provided numerous initiatives to encourage academic participation in joint research projects with industry. The university-industry collaboration will benefit not only the university and industry but also contribute significantly to the country and society through the development of innovative ideas and products. However, the number of research collaborations is still limited, and establishing a successful collaboration is difficult. Many collaboration projects find it difficult to achieve the objectives. Due to this issue, this study attempts to identify factors contributing to successful research collaborations using researchers’ commitment as a mediator. The success factors can assist in recognising the collaboration stakeholders (university, industry, and government) and enhancing the current practices in university-industry research collaboration in Malaysia. This enhances the effectiveness of the collaboration project, which contributes to a significant impact on the stakeholders involved.

Reference
  • 1. Alkandi, I.G., Khan, M.A., Fallatah, M., Alabdulhadi, A., Alanizan, S., & Alharbi, J. (2023). The Impact of Incentive and Reward Systems on Employee Performance in the Saudi Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Industrial Sectors: A Mediating Influence of Employee Job Satisfaction. Sustainability 2023, 15, 3415. https://doi.org/10.3390/ su15043415.

    2. Awasthy, R., Flint, S., Sankarnarayana, R., & Jones, R.L. (2020). A Framework to Improve University–Industry Collaboration. Journal of Industry - University Collaboration, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 49-62. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIUC-09-2019-0016.

    3. Bruneel, J., D’Este, P., & Salter, A. (2010). Investigating The Factors That Diminish the Barriers toUniversity–Industry Collaboration, Research Policy ,39 (2010), pp. 858–868.

    4. Cederholm, G. (2015). Success Factors in University - Industry Collaborations. A Comparison of a Research and Development Project. Master thesis submitted to University of Gothenburg- School of Business, Economics and Law, Sweden.

    5. Dunowski, J.P., Schultz, C., Kock, A., Gemunden, H.G., & Salomo, S. (2010). Implementing University Collaboration Strategies Through Portfolio Management. Paper to be presented at the Summer Conference 2010 On 291 "Opening Up Innovation: Strategy, Organization and Technology" at Imperial College London Business School, June 16 - 18, 2010.

    6. Fischer, C., Malycha, C.P., & Schafmann, E. (2019). The Influence of Intrinsic Motivation and Synergistic Extrinsic Motivators on Creativity and Innovation. Front. Psychol. 10:137. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00137.

    7. Ismail, N., & Sidek, S. (2019). Determinant Factors for Commercialising Research Products in Malaysian Public Universities. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), 8 (6S4), pp. 780-787.

    8. Lima, J.C.F., Torkomian, A.L.V., Pereira, S.C.F., Oprime, P.C., & Hashiba, L.H. (2021). Socioeconomic Impacts of University–Industry Collaborations–A Systematic Review and Conceptual Model. J. Open Innov. Technol. Mark. Complex, 7, 137.https://doi.org/10.3390/joitmc7020137.

    9. Mahanim H., Mohamed, O., Othman, M., Mohd Danuri, M.S., Ye, K.M., & Berawi, M.A. (2019). Critical Success Factors in University-Industry Collaboration (UIC) Projects in Research Universities. International Journal of Technology, 10(4), pp. 667-676.

    10. Malik, K., Bashir, T., & Ali, T. (2021). University-industry collaborations in Pakistan: current challenges and future opportunities. Foresight. https://doi.org/10.1108/FS-12-2020-0133.

    11. Mirza, H., Sinawi, H.A., Al-Balushi, Al-Alawi, M., & Panchatcharam, S. M. (2020). Barriers to University-Industry Collaboration in an Academic University Department in London, United Kingdom. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing,14 (3), pp. 445-460.

    12. Mlaker K, S., Gorenak, I., & Poto?an, V. (2015) Influence of Relationship Commitment and Trust on Collaborative Behaviour in Supply Chains. Promet – Traffic & Transportation, 27(1), pp. 77-4. https://doi.org/10.7307/ptt.v27i1.1575.

    13. Ramli, M. F., & Senin, A. A. (2021). Factors Affecting Effective University Industry Collaboration During the Development Research Stage. International Journal of Management Studies, 28 (2), pp. 127–159. https://doi.org/10.32890/ijms2021.28.2.6.

    14. Shenhar A. J., Dvir, D., Levy, O., & Maltz, A. (2001). Project Success: A Multidimensional Strategic Concept. Long Range Planning, 34 (2001), pp. 699-725.

    15. Shin, N., Yoo, J.S, & Kwon, I.G. (2020), Fostering Trust and Commitment in Complex Project Networks through Dedicated Investment in Partnership Management. Sustainability 2020, 12,10397; doi:10.3390/su122410397.

    16. Somoye, K.G., & Eyupoglu, S.Z. (2020). The Functionality of Reward in Influencing the Reinforcement of Performance Evaluation Criteria and Organisational Commitment Among Employees. South African Journal of Business Management, 51(1), a1848. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v51i1.1848.

    17. Sujata, D. & Anupama, I. (2018) The Impact of Extrinsic Reward Systems on Cross-Functional Collaboration and Collaborative Knowledge-Building among Human Capital in the Knowledge Ecosystem. International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 3(11), pp. 1027-1031.

    18. Tseng, F. C., Huang, M. H., & Chen, D. Z. (2020). Factors of University–Industry Collaboration Affecting University Innovation Performance. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 45(2), pp.560–577.