crossrefSustainability2026-07-01
A Nonlinear Approach to the Performance Creation Mechanism of Startup Knowledge Resources: Identifying Time-Lag Effects and Growth Thresholds Using Machine Learning and Explainable AI
This study examines how the resource configurations of early-stage startups are associated with intellectual property (IP) management capability. To achieve this objective, a dual analytical framework integrating hierarchical regression analysis (OLS) with machine learning techni…