though the worldwide age of nanotechnology dates back to almost half a century, it has become an influential technology in industry. nanotechnology has become a competitive advantage with a rapid growth rate for iran nearly for a decade. above all, the pursuit of competitive advantage in the field of nanotechnology involves the commercialization of academic research. based on the theoretical fo...

This study examined the knowledge and perception of farmers regarding privatization and commercialization of agricultural extension services in Delta State, Nigeria. A sample size of 90 farmers in contact with extension agents was randomly selected for the study. Data for the study was collected through the use of a validated structured interview schedule. Both descriptive and inferential stati...

We examine how the multiplicity of interorganizational relationships affects strategic behavior by studying the influence of two such relationships—knowledge linkages and commercialization ties—on the voting behavior of firms in a technological standardssetting committee. We find that, while centrally positioned firms in the knowledge network exhibit lower opposition to the standard, centrally ...

Crop straw gasification technologies are the most promising biomass gasification technologies and have great potential to be further developed in China. However, the commercialization development of gasification technology in China is slow. In this paper, the technical reliability and practicability of crop straw gasification technologies, the economic feasibility of gas supply stations, the ec...

This study proposes a research model based on a Governmental initiative that aims to increase the success of commercialization for technology-oriented SMEs. It particularly focuses on supporting the identification and development of innovative product ideas. Although the success of a new product is dependent on the customers’ satisfaction, technology entrepreneurs often pay significantly less a...