Science-Metrix specializes in the measurement and evaluation of science, technology and innovation. Our data collection and assessment methods include bibliometrics, scientometrics, technometrics, surveys and interviews, environmental scans, monitoring and intelligence gathering. We perform program and policy evaluations, benchmarking and sector analyses, market studies and strategic planning.

In this paper we present two evolving concepts, Responsible Innovation and Open Innovation, aiming to deepen discussion on similarities and differences between the two. The idea for this conceptual paper is led by the need to elaborate the two concepts in order to allow easier alignment with organizational strategies. We begin by presenting the definitions of the concepts and contexts in which ...

Available online 23 May 2012

Unit of analysis: User level Innovation related core benefits (facing new needs, dissatisfaction with existing products) and expertise in product use (product knowledge, use experience, and fun by dealing with innovation) positively affect user innovation effort, while financial related benefits does not affect the DV. Jeppesen and Frederiksen (2006) Independent variables • Lead userness • Firm...

This article examines firms’ innovation activities in response to U.S. technology-forcing auto emissions standards enacted between 1970 and 1998. Patent applications in automobile emission control technologies were used as a measure of firms’ innovative responses to regulatory pressures. In addition, we extensively studied secondary literature and industry specific records and conducted targete...

Electronic governance can accelerate innovation in governments. This innovation can be brought about by information acting as an incentive. Information systems (IS) can be designed to achieve that. Development administration (DA) in a country such as India, with its objective to elevate the social and economic status of deprived groups of rural poor, can employ IS as an engine for innovation wi...

In this conceptual paper, open innovation is considered from the point of view of collaboration between the Industry and the Academy. However, if considered under the framework of the Resource Based Theory, specifically regarding Transaction Cost, it can be shown that the two parties (Industry and Academy) are in fact compatible. The discussion on Transaction Cost is mainly focused on the aspec...

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