Technology convergence capability and firm innovation in the manufacturing sector: an approach based on patent network analysis

R and D Management

Volumn 49, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 595-606

  Kim, Keungoui ^a   Jung, Sungdo ^b   Hwang, Junseok ^a  

^a Seoul National University   (South Korea)

^b Korea Fire Equipment Inspection Corporation   (South Korea)

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EID: 85056733588     PISSN: 00336807     EISSN: 14679310     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/radm.12350     Document Type: Article

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