A novel integrated SEM based on DEMATEL for evaluating technology license income performance

Abstract

This study proposes a novel two stage approach which combines DEcision-MAking Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) with structural equation modeling (SEM) for addressing and identifying the interrelationships of determinants and decision factors that influence or impact technology transfer. In the first stage, DEMATEL analysis is capable of revealing the central components and illustrating the interrelation structure of key factors that influence technology license income. Second, the result of DEMATEL offers SEM for further analyzing technology transfer performance. Research results provide a visualized framework to assist in assessing and predicting technology transfer performance — license income in universities.