We review the literature on social networks research in higher education from an analytic
and an empirical perspective. Analytically, we find a bifurcated literature: a faculty-focused …

Research networks play pivotal roles in the creation and diffusion of knowledge. It is widely
acknowledged that frontier research tends to cluster around transnational research networks …

This paper investigates the influence of departmental level characteristics and resources on
individual involvement with industry using a national survey of STEM faculty. An integrative …

This paper aims to develop and empirically test a model which examines the relationships
between academics' social capital and their engagement in technology and knowledge …

Academic research is increasingly linked to a range of socioeconomic benefits. With
increasing investments in academic research, there is growing pressure to improve the uses …

This special issue is a bridging effort to bring together science policy and academic research
productivity analysis by focusing on knowledge production, diffusion and commercialization …

As research administrators look to define their roles as professionals, the need to address
perceived administrative burden becomes a valuable next step in improving research …

Equality in education is a fundamental goal for societies, and educational systems need to
provide equal opportunities for all individuals to realize their potential. However, in the …

This chapter describes the literature on social networks in higher education from both an
analytical and empirical perspective. The literature is organized in such a way: Descriptive …

Governments in Canada have been steadily increasing their investments in scientific
research to help support evidence-based decision-making for sustainable northern …