Gonzalo Ordóñez‐Matamoros, S. Cozzens, Margarita Garcia-Luque
{"title":"International co-authorship and research team performance in Colombia","authors":"Gonzalo Ordóñez‐Matamoros, S. Cozzens, Margarita Garcia-Luque","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367856","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367856","url":null,"abstract":"Recent trends show that Colombian S&T performance is improving rapidly. This paper examines the ways in which International Scientific Collaboration, as observed by the co-authorship of journal articles written by local scientists and partners located overseas, affects the ability of research teams to produce bibliographic outputs and to contribute to local knowledge. A sample of 672 teams was randomly selected for the analyses. Research hypotheses were tested using Zero Inflated Negative Binomial Regression and Logistic regression, as well as through the use of control groups and the Propensity Score Matching approach to assess the overall impact of the scientific collaboration on research team performance. In addition, 20 interviews with experts and team members were administered to discuss models and results. Results show that co-authoring with partners located overseas increases team output by nearly 40% and by between 3 and 5 bibliographic products. It also shows that team's odds of involving Colombia in its research process are 2.2 times larger for those co-authoring with a partner located overseas than for those that do not. Theoretical and policy implications are discussed!.","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126832079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"One way or two way globalization?-a double-learning-network framework of Chinese R&D internationalization","authors":"Alberto Di Minin, Jieyin Zhang","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367844","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367844","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we claim that the phenomenon of R&D internationalization of Chinese firms is an emerging and varied phenomenon. We establish a four-pattern learning model in a double-knowledge-network organization, and propose that both different modes (experiential and cooperative) and different goals (explorative and exploitative) coexist in Chinese R&D internationalization. The evolution of both modes and goals of learning of Chinese MNCs are different from that of the MNCs from developed countries. Our study tends to set the stage for further empirical studies in the causalities and managerial implications.","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"118 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128154553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Methodological challenges and institutional barriers in the use of Experimental Method for the evaluation of business incubators: Lessons from the US, EU and China","authors":"Junbo Yu, P. Nijkamp","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367841","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367841","url":null,"abstract":"Despite their worldwide adoption by policy makers as the Holy Grail for entrepreneurship and business development, the effectiveness of business incubation programs remain elusive, primarily plagued by untenable evaluation methods. This paper develops an in-depth analysis on those methodological and institutional factors that prohibit the use of theoretically sound solutions such as the Experimental Method in evaluation practice.","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126370595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Collaboration between venture capital firms and MNES: Optimal syndication for innovation and the shaping of regional innovation networks","authors":"Andrew Watkins","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367864","url":null,"abstract":"This exploratory paper aims to capture and understand the how, why, and under what circumstances do independent venture capital firms engage in collaborative partnerships with multi-national enterprises, and to present a preliminary understanding as to the role that this particular collaborative activity plays in both the venture capital investment process, and the shaping and characterizing of regionally based venture capital networks.","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"692 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115117967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measuring the generality of nanotechnologies and its potential economic implications","authors":"Fernando Gómez-Baquero","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367858","url":null,"abstract":"Technologies that have applications in a large number of sectors (general) have a more significant positive impact on economic activity in comparison to technologies that have applications in a few sectors (focused). The former are referred to in the economic literature as general purpose technologies (GPTs). Using patent data I conclude that nanotechnologies show one of the main characteristics of a GPT, high Generality, and I show the progression of their generality over the time period 1980-2008. A metric for generality is applied to compare nanotechnologies with other technologies previously identified as GPTs. The measurements show that `Nanotechnologies' have a higher average generality than semiconductors, and that the level of generality of nanotechnologies has remained fairly constant for more than two decades. Technologies such as `carbon nanotubes', and `nanoparticles' have a higher generality than `quantum dots'. `self-assembly' appears to have transformed from a focused technology to a general purpose one. The choice of classification system used to calculate the generality is relevant for the analysis of time trends. A high level of generality in nanotechnologies is important to nanotech-intensive firms because it translates into a larger potential range of applications of their innovations. On the other hand, it also increases the possibility of competition from rivals that were previously developing focused technologies.","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132959414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Generation versus aging, and education, occupation, gender and ethnicity effects in U.S. digital divides","authors":"S. Losh","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367820","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367820","url":null,"abstract":"Information and communication technology (ICT) are often thought to hold the potential to level many societal barriers, e.g., those created by gender or ethnicity. Using the NSF Surveys of Public Understanding of Science and Technology (maximum n = 18125 adults), I track five generations born from 1891 to 1988 over periods from one to 28 years, juxtaposing how generation versus aging, coupled with gender, ethnicity, occupation and education, affected computer ownership and Internet access and use between 1983 and 2006. Using n way analyses of covariance, I found by 2006, adults who owned a computer went online from home. Although gender was less important in ICT access and use, significant divides by generation, occupation, education and ethnicity in PC ownership and selected online uses remain.","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130957426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Shiroyama, G. Yoshizawa, M. Matsuo, R. Hatanaka
{"title":"Activities without institutionalization: Limits and lessons of TA and TA-like activities in Japan","authors":"H. Shiroyama, G. Yoshizawa, M. Matsuo, R. Hatanaka","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367849","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367849","url":null,"abstract":"Even though the TA has not been institutionalized in Japan, there have been many TA and TA- like activities, in areas including food, healthcare, energy and technology strategy, since the idea of TA was introduce from the US. This paper analyzes the nature and limits of those TA and TA like activities; and the lessons for institutionalization of TA in the context of Japan are discussed, including the need for flexible framing and collaboration, the importance of appropriate distance, and the role of the Diet‥","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"23 9","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131873651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compliance with the private standards and capacity building of national institutions under globalization: new agendas for developing countries","authors":"M. Iizuka, Yari Bourbon-Galvez","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367833","url":null,"abstract":"There is a widely held view that global private standards would eventually replace the national regulatory institutions in developing countries. The purpose of our paper is to suggest an alternative view to the above. We consider the capacity of regulatory institutions in developing country can be strengthened in the global context. We will look at the quality and sanitation standards for food and agricultural products, with cases of salmon farming industry in Chile and the fresh agricultural products in Mexico. The national regulatory institutions have been traditionally strong for food and agricultural sector. Two cases illustrate that role of national regulatory institution is still important but performs different functions in the present-day context.","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"12 1-4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134197066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Setting research priorities: A taxonomy of policy models","authors":"M. Godinho, J. Caraca","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367837","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367837","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years there has been a wide discussion in S&T policy fora on the intrinsic value of countries defining S&T priorities. This paper addresses the international situation with regard to these issues, by comparing a group of 27 different countries. An empirical exploration of data regarding S&T activities in those 27 countries is carried out, in order to infer through cluster analysis different `types' or `models' of S&T priority setting. The analysis shows that two major patterns of scientific publication exist, with some countries concentrating on ¿engineering and technology¿ publications while others concentrate on ¿health-related¿ themes. A second important aspect is that some countries tend to select R&D areas targeting ¿socio-economic objectives¿ to be financed by public funds while others give priority to a more blue-sky research. Larger countries, namely those that have stronger military interests, tend to be part of the first group. Finally, it is shown that providing less earmarked funds does not necessarily mean lower private participation in national R&D activities. By illuminating what are the existing models of research priority setting the paper intends to have a practical value for both policy-makers and analysts.","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132859764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cooperation between medical doctors and engineers for developing advanced medical devices","authors":"Tatsuro Yoda","doi":"10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSIP.2009.5367815","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, I look at one factor that affects the performance of R & D of advanced medical technologies and medical devices: cooperation between medical doctors and engineers. I examine perceptions on the cooperation between medical doctors and engineers in U.S., Japan and Germany based on a case study on artificial vision system and a survey. In particular, I look at the differences in perception between medical doctors and engineers across these three countries.*","PeriodicalId":280544,"journal":{"name":"2009 Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115186628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}