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Measuring the use of public research in firm R&D in the Hsinchu Science Park

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Knowledge flow between public and private sectors is widely recognized as a way to stimulate innovation and regional development, particularly in science parks. This work employs a bibliometric approach, based on patent citation, non-patent citation, and public–private co-authorship of scientific publications to measure the use of public research in Hsinchu Science Park (HSP) in Taiwan. The result shows that the number of jointly published papers has increased constantly, implying the collaboration between HSP and universities has become more common. However, from the aspect of co-patenting, patent citation, and non-patent reference, technological innovation stemming from public research needs to be enhanced.

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  1. Introduction of HSP is shown in Hsinchu Science Park Annual Report Available: http://www.sipa.gov.tw/.

  2. Development of the vision and strategies of science parks in Taiwan are shown in White Paper on Science and Technology 2011–2014, and the National Science and Technology Development Plan.

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  1. Science and Technology Policy Research and Information Center, National Applied Research Laboratories, 14 F, No. 106, Section 2, He-Ping East Road, Taipei, Taiwan

    Wen Chi Hung

  2. Institute of Business and Management, National Chiao Tung University, 118, Chung-Hsiao West Road, Section 1, Taipei, Taiwan

    Wen Chi Hung

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Hung, W.C. Measuring the use of public research in firm R&D in the Hsinchu Science Park. Scientometrics 92, 63–73 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-012-0726-5

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