Journal of Accounting and Investment
Vol. 26 No. 3: September 2025

Green product innovation, R&D, and AI adoption: The moderating role of intellectual capital in achieving competitive advantage

Wahyudi, Tri (Unknown)
Arisondha, Edy (Unknown)
Bin Bakar, Mohd Hafiz (Unknown)
Soleha, Nurhayati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2025

Abstract

Research aims: This study investigates the impact of green product innovation, R&D investment, and AI adoption on competitive advantage, with intellectual capital examined as a moderating variable.Design/Methodology/Approach: Data were collected from 150 respondents representing 60 manufacturing firms in Indonesia. The analysis employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 4.0.Research findings: Green product innovation, R&D investment, and AI adoption significantly and positively influence competitive advantage. Intellectual capital strengthens the effects of green innovation and R&D investment but does not significantly moderate the effect of AI adoption.Theoretical contribution/ Originality : This research extends the Resource-Based View (RBV) by integrating green innovation, R&D investment, AI adoption, and intellectual capital into competitive advantage models, while emphasizing management accounting perspectives within emerging market contexts.Practitioner/Policy implication: The study highlights the need for firms to develop not only innovation initiatives but also robust intellectual capital infrastructures to sustain competitive advantage.Research limitation/Implication: The study is limited by its cross-sectional design and traditional conceptualization of intellectual capital, suggesting opportunities for longitudinal studies and digital capability-focused research.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ai

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

JAI receives rigorous articles that have not been offered for publication elsewhere. JAI focuses on the issue related to accounting and investments that are relevant for the development of theory and practices of accounting in Indonesia and southeast asia especially. Therefore, JAI accepts the ...