Gender differences in patenting activity: An examination of the US biotechnology industry

Scientometrics

Volumn 80, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 683-691

  McMillan, G Steven ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 70349314893     PISSN: 01389130     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11192-008-2101-0     Document Type: Article

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