What drives the formation of ‘valuable’ university–industry linkages?: Insights from the wine industry

Most of the literature on university–industry (U–I) linkages assumes that these linkages are beneficial per se. We question this assumption, suggesting that not all such linkages are equally helpful. In this paper, we explore the factors driving the formation of ‘valuable U–I linkages’, conceived as those linkages between universities and firms that have a higher potential to diffuse knowledge to other firms in their regional economy. Our empirical strategy combines case-study methodology with econometric techniques using data from two wine clusters in Chile and in Italy. The firm's knowledge base is found to be a key driver of ‘valuable’ U–I linkages. We conclude that selectivity should be encouraged among policy makers endeavouring to promote U–I linkages.     

External knowledge sourcing in biotechnology through acquisition versus alliance: A KBV approach

Knowledge sourcing is important for firms, especially in fast-paced industries. However, few studies explore the effects of knowledge-based predictors on the comparative choice of employing acquisitions versus alliances for sourcing external knowledge. This study extends the limited existing research on this topic. It simultaneously examines the effects of knowledge domain attributes, seeker and source experience-based knowledge, and dyad knowledge similarity and digestibility on whether a firm chooses an acquisition or alliance when sourcing external knowledge. Data is comprised of 209 research-driven acquisitions and alliances of biotechnology firms based in North America. Our findings reveal that external knowledge sourcing through acquisition is more likely when the knowledge domain is more complex and valuable. Acquisition is also preferred when the seeker has greater acquisition experience and when the source has accumulated a moderate level of alliance experience. Alliance, in contrast, is the chosen mode for accessing external knowledge when the knowledge is high in specificity and when the seeker has prior alliance experience. In addition, increasing similarity and digestibility of the dyad's knowledge bases strengthen the relationship between knowledge value and the probability of acquisition versus alliance. These results extend understanding of how firms decide to augment their knowledge resources in a knowledge-intensive industry. They also demonstrate that a multilevel KBV approach emphasizing knowledge characteristics uncovers important predictors of strategy and structure in research-driven organizations.     

股权分置改革改善现金股利掠夺效应的有效性

利用2003～2007年样本数据,研究了股权分置改革对现金股利掠夺效应的影响,结果发现股权分置改革改善了现金股利的利益输送行为,加强了自由现金流假说。     

中国科技评价研究热点述评

构建高效规范的科技评价体系是我国科技治理体系和治理能力现代化的重要标志.以中国知网数据库2017-2019年科技评价领域的期刊论文为对象,分析近年来的研究热点分布及演化特征、主要研究机构及合作关系.研究发现:我国科技评价领域的研究热点包括高质量科技成果评价、学科评估、绩效评价、多元化评价方法等,符合国家科技评价改革方向;领域宽泛但缺少统一的学术语言和共同的认知理念,给学术研究和评价实践带来挑战;对评价方法的探索已成为主要研究方向,定量分析、大数据分析以及针对"分类评价""破四唯"等改革导向的分析已成趋势;研究机构以高校为主,学术研究与实践工作存在一定脱节.对未来我国科技评价体系的改革提出四点建议,包括坚持政策引导、建立行业共识、加强方法探索、促进研用结合等.     

Do instant messaging interruptions help or hinder knowledge workers’ task performance?

The modern workplace environment is filled with interruptions due to the necessity of coworkers to communicate with each other. Studies have revealed that interruptions can impact task performance (TP). Communication interruptions are due, in part, to the unavoidable side-effect of using technology to facilitate these interactions. This experimental case study reports about an investigation we conducted on the role of instant messaging interruptions (IMI) and its implications on knowledge workers’ TP in a workplace environment. We have gathered data from knowledge workers engaged in an e-learning activity. The case study included a total of 60 experimental observations and analysis of the 120 records revealed that the time to complete a task (TPtct) for certain types of tasks, was significantly affected by IMI. This case study addressed gaps in IM interruption research and practical knowledge about the role of instant messages in the organization. Previous research has been conducted in a laboratory environment with interruptions generated by means other than actual IM. This case study used IMI with participants working in their normal workplace. Findings were used to provide a set of lessons learned recommendations for managers when it comes to the use of IM in the workplace.     

Narrative research in climate change adaptation—Exploring a complementary paradigm for research and governance

Climate adaptation research increasingly focuses on the socio-cultural dimensions of change. In this context, narrative research is often seen as a qualitative social science method used to frame adaptation communication. However, this perspective neglects an important insight provided by narrative theory as applied in the cognitive sciences and other practical fields: human cognition is organized around specific narrative structures. In adaptation, this means that how we ‘story’ the environment determines how we understand and practice adaptation, how risks are defined, who is authorized as actors in the change debate, and the range of policy options considered. Furthermore, relating an experience through story-telling is already doing ‘knowledge work’, or learning. In taking narrative beyond its use as an extractive social research methodology, we argue that narrative research offers an innovative, holistic approach to a better understanding of socio-ecological systems and the improved, participatory design of local adaptation policies. Beyond producing data on local knowledge(s) and socio-cultural and affective-emotive factors influencing adaptive capacity, it can significantly inform public engagement, deliberation and learning strategies–features of systemic adaptive governance. We critically discuss narrative as both a self-reflective methodology and as a paradigmatic shift in future adaptation research and practice. We explore the narrative approach as a basis for participatory learning in the governance of socio-ecological systems. Finally, we assemble arguments for investing in alternative governance approaches consistent with a shift to a ‘narrative paradigm’.     

资源范式的证伪与重建

迄今为止，所有关于自然资源的理论研究与开发利用都是建立在“自然资源是有用的自然物质和能量”这一基本认知之上的。但是如何仅仅根据这样的认知并不能将自然资源与自然物质和能量区分开来，也不能准确地界定自然资源。通过对自然资源的起源与发展过程的分析，可以发现自然资源与人类是共同起源的，是与人类的知识相互依存、共同发展的，而且自然资源的范围、质量与数量的确定主要取决于人类的知识积累和科技发展水平。所以，自然资源指的并不是自然物质的能量本身，而是人类在对自然认识的基础上根据自身需要而开发出来的附着于自然物质和能量之上的使用功能，自然物质和能量仅仅是承载自然资源的载体。对自然资源物质概念的否定必然会导致所有关于自然资源研究的理论体系的调整或重建。同时由于自然资源也是其他许多社会、人文和自然科学学科的研究对象和研究基础，因此自然资源科学必将会成为超越自然、社会与人文科学之上的理论体系。     

技术知识的跨领域应用及潜在技术方案的识别

[目的/意义]针对企业实施技术创新战略时所面临的技术发展趋势不明朗、技术瓶颈难以突破的问题,提出一种跨领域寻找潜在技术方案的研究方法,引导企业利用跨领域研究方法解决复杂技术问题,保证技术创新的顺利进行。[方法/过程]以知识在技术领域间的流动为切入点,引入语义TRIZ中的知识发现理论,将专利摘要中抽取的SAO结构分别与P&S主题、技术领域进行匹配,绘制技术地图,描述技术知识跨领域应用现状,识别潜在技术方案。[结果/结论]以3D生物打印技术为例进行的实证分析表明,随着技术的不断发展,技术问题和技术方案的种类不断增加,技术问题在追加技术领域中的分布较为分散,而技术方案在主要技术领域中的分布更为集中。识别出的潜在技术方案具有一定的合理性和可靠性,可为企业技术创新活动的顺利进行提供更为清晰的指导和决策支持。     

基于读者属性分析的图书馆空间再造研究

[目的/意义]现阶段很多图书馆都出现了空间不足、环境老化的现象,空间再造成为图书馆的一个迫在眉睫、亟待解决的重大课题。[方法/过程]根据图书馆空间五要素要求原则,从读者属性角度分析图书馆空间短缺的原因是来自读者对图书馆空间的需求差异,把握读者属性的特点才能更好的进行空间再造。[结果/结论]针对不同类型的图书馆给出有效改善图书馆空间紧缩或阅读空间空置率高等现状的相应思路。     

基于用户的知识组织与服务

对于基于复杂资源类型、海量资源的信息网络化服务,只有针对用户的工作流程、用户的信息牵引条件、用／-需求的分类、用户行为习惯的分类建立的知识组织和服务,才能有效地提高信息服务的效率和质量。