R&D networks and regional innovation: a social network analysis of joint research projects in Japan

Area ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yutaka Yokura ◽  
Hiroshi Matsubara ◽  
Rolf Sternberg
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Joint Research

Use of Social Network Analysis to Create and Foster Interdisciplinary Research, Projects, and Grants among Faculty

2012 ◽  
pp. 155-167
Author(s):  
Kyle Christensen ◽  
Iris M. Saltiel
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Faculty Collaboration ◽  
Affiliation Network ◽  
Recommendations For Practice

This chapter describes one university-based social network created for peer mentoring, knowledge brokering, and resource sharing for faculty and students to collaborate to increase research and scholarship. First, the case study describes the process utilized to survey interests of faculty as the basis for an affiliation network of faculty research interests. The benefits of social network analysis and its applications are discussed and utilized. Next, a conversation is presented about the use of social network analysis to foster faculty collaboration through targeted programming. Finally, recommendations for practice are presented.

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