Knowledge Diffusion and the Dynamics of Citation Accrual

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Knowledge Diffusion and the Dynamics of Citation Accrual

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The diffusion of knowledge through society proceeds like an invisible ripple that moves between agents through multiple information channels. However, some types of knowledge are recorded, systematised and digitised for the benefit of everyone. Patents and academic articles are examples of such codified knowledge. These documents also contain a common element that is utilised for linking new and established knowledge: citations.  This thesis harnesses citations in patents and scientific artic...

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Doctoral

Date created

2019

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Higham, Kyle William

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Knowledge_Diffusion_and_the_Dynamics_of_Citation_Accrual/171...

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Industry economics and industrial organisation / Informetrics / Thermodynamics and statistical physics / Patent / Citations / Network / Dynamics / Knowledge / School: School of Chemical and Physical Sciences / Industry Economics and Industrial Organisation / Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics / Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences / Degree Discipline: Physics / Degree Level: Doctoral / Degree Name: Doctor of Philosophy / Thermodynamics

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