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An exploratory study of the role of publishing inventors in nanotechnology

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posted on 2023-06-08, 21:27 authored by Gino Cattani, Daniele RotoloDaniele Rotolo
Social network theory and analytic tools have been increasingly used to examine the interaction between science and technology. Recently, researchers have paid attention to the role of publishing inventors, that is, individuals bridging the collaborative networks between authors (co-authorship network) and inventors (co-invention network). Building on this research, we study how publishing inventors’ structural position in the joint co-authorship and co-invention network affects the quality of the inventions to which they contribute. Specifically, we identify publishing inventors who play a pivotal role in holding the two networks together: their removal not only increases the network fragmentation but also disconnects the joint co-authorship and co-invention network. We define these publishing inventors as cutpoints and find them to contribute to inventions of greater quality. We situate the analysis within the context of the emerging field of nanotechnology. The theoretical and managerial implications of the results are discussed.

Funding

Mapping the Dynamics of Emerging Technologies:; G0499; ESRC-ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL; RES 360 25 0076

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Publication status

  • Published

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  • Published version

Publisher

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Volume

13

Page range

97-122

Pages

262.0

Book title

Understanding the Relationship Between Networks and Technology, Creativity and Innovation

Place of publication

Bingley, UK

ISBN

9781781904893

Series

Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Competitive Strategy

Department affiliated with

  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Editors

Uriel Stettner, Israel Drori, Barak S Aharonson, Shmuel Ellis, Terry L Amburgey

Legacy Posted Date

2015-07-06

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2016-03-22

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