Identifying technologies is a key element for map** a domain and its evolution. It allows
managers and decision makers to anticipate trends for an accurate forecast and effective …

Identifying technology convergence is getting harder, especially in fast-evolving and cross-
technological fields. On the other side, natural language processing and network analysis …

This study draws a historical picture of conceptual linkages of innovation systems (IS) and
global value chains (GVC). We used a co-citation technique to map the evolution of these …

Proper field delineation plays an important role in scientometric studies, although it is a
tough task. Based on an emerging and interdisciplinary field nanoscience and …

Michael L. Grieneisen and Minghua Zhang* 300–600 nm…”[5] Numerous articles in the key
journals refer to particles with diameters of a few hundred nm as “nanoparticles.”[6] Terms …

This paper investigates the interdisciplinary relations of nanotechnology (Nano),
biotechnology (Bio), information technology (Info), and cognitive science (Cogno)(together …

Discovering and assessing fields of expertise in emerging technologies from patent data is
not straightforward. First, patent classification in an emerging technology being far from …

Nanotechnology is a fast-growing scientific research area internationally and is classified as
an important emerging research area. In response to this importance, South African …

Technology watch is a methodology for organisations to systematically analyze technical
information in a continuous way in order to gain insight and competitive advantage in a …

Diversification and fragmentation of scientific exploration brings an increasing need for
integration, for example through interdisciplinary research. The field of nanoscience and …