A novel network-based analysis to measure efficiency in science and technology parks: the ISA framework approach

Journal of Technology Transfer

Volumn 42, Issue 6, 2017, Pages 1255-1275

  Pilar Latorre, M ^a   Hermoso, Ramón ^a   Rubio, María A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ZARAGOZA   (Spain)

^b CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO DE LA DEFENSA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Complex networks; Innovation; Inter organizational networks; Science and technology parks

Indexed keywords

EFFICIENCY; INNOVATION; NETWORK FUNCTION VIRTUALIZATION; RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT;

GENERIC FRAMEWORKS; GLOBAL MANAGEMENT; INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK; INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS; INTER-RELATIONSHIPS; NETWORK-BASED ANALYSIS; QUANTITATIVE TOOL; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARKS;

COMPLEX NETWORKS;

EID: 85019852261     PISSN: 08929912     EISSN: 15737047     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10961-017-9585-9     Document Type: Article

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