We undertake a comprehensive review of more than 120 social science studies on
nanotechnology, 90% of which are based on the analyses of the nanotechnology …

There is considerable and growing interest in the emergence of novel technologies,
especially from the policy-making perspective. Yet, as an area of study, emerging …

Identifying core technologies and emerging technologies is essential for formulating national
technology strategies and policies for pursuing technological competitive advantage. This …

The number and extent of current Science, Technology & Innovation topics are changing all
the time, and their induced accumulative innovation, or even disruptive revolution, will …

Short term forecasting was applied to 20 emerging technologies under the “Machine and
Materials” category based on the Vision 2023 foresight study previously conducted for …

Detecting emerging research topics is essential, not only for research agencies but also for
individual researchers. Previous studies have created various bibliographic indicators for …

Adopting urine-recycling technologies can support a transition to circular nutrient
management systems. Although these technologies have been developed since the 1990s …

Technology trajectory provides valuable information on technological development and its
potential impact. This study takes E-Payment technology as an example by presenting the …

Whether it be for countries to improve the ability to undertake independent innovation or for
enterprises to enhance their international competitiveness, tracing historical progression …

Technological innovation is a dynamic process that spans the life cycle of an idea, from
scientific research to production. Within this process, there are often a few key innovations …