Technology Transfer To Industry Research Articles

A thematic review of 45 years of The Journal of Technology Transfer

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to examine the thematic evolution of The Journal of Technology Transfer over 45 years. Over this period, there have been significant changes to the practice and organization of technology transfer. There also has been a significant growth in scholarship attention from different disciplinary areas on different aspects of technology transfer from macro, meso, and micro perspectives. We take a bibliometric approach to undertake an analysis to identify key phases and themes. We identified five distinct phases, namely foundational, technology transfer and university industry collaboration, technology transfer and entrepreneurial dynamics, academic entrepreneurship and sustainable technology transfer. Furthermore, based on this analysis, we reflect on key drivers that will influence and shape future research avenues.

Channels and Types of University Industry University – Industry Technology Transfer and Their Effectiveness: A Case of Public Universities in Uganda

It is widely acknowledged that University-Industrial Technology Transfer (U-ITT) is a key university priority, in addition to the mission of teaching and research. More recently, the increased recognition of universities as core actors in national innovation systems and the changing complexity of societal needs have made it imperative for various stakeholders to work together more strategically. In this vein, we set out to explore the preferred channels and types of U-ITT and their effectiveness. The study intended to answer the following question: What mechanisms do public universities in Uganda use to transfer technology to the industrial sector and how effective are they? We utilised a single case study design anchored in the interpretivist lens and purposively selected a public university that explicitly acknowledges U-ITT as one of its core functions. Data was generated through reviewing government and institutional documents as well as qualitative semi-structured face-to-face interviews and analysed using Nvivo 9. We discovered that different departments and faculties use different mechanisms to transfer technology to industry, ranging from research publications and conferences (informal) to spin-offs and patents (formal). The study concluded that U-ITT at public universities is largely through informal means, implying limited interaction with industry. We recommend that university management should ensure that U-ITT activities are fully integrated into all university academic programmes.

A hybrid FeOx/CoOx/Pt ternary nanocatalyst for augmented catalysis of formic acid electro-oxidation

Platinum-based catalysts that have long been used as the anodes for the formic acid electro-oxidation (FAO) in the direct formic acid fuel cells (DFAFCs) were susceptible to retrogradation in performance due to CO poisoning that impaired the technology transfer in industry. This work is designed to overcome this challenge by amending the Pt surface sequentially with nanosized cobalt (nano-CoOx, fibril texture of ca. 200 nm in particle size) and iron (nano-FeOx, nanorods of particle size and length of 80 and 253 nm, respectively) oxides. This enriched the Pt surface with oxygenated groups that boosted FAO and mitigated the CO poisoning. The unfilled d-orbitals of the transition metals and their tendency to vary their oxidations states presumed their participation in a faster mechanism of FAO. Engineering the Pt surface in this FeOx/CoOx/Pt hierarchy resulted in a remarkable activity toward FAO, that exceeded four times that of the Pt catalyst with up to ca. 2.5 times improvement in the catalytic tolerance against CO poisoning. This associated a ca. − 32 mV shift in the onset potential of FAO which increased to − 40 mV with a post-activation of the same catalyst at − 0.5 in 0.2 mol L–1 NaOH, displaying the catalyst's competitiveness in reducing overpotentials in DFAFCs. It also exhibited a favorable amelioration in the catalytic durability in long-termed chronoamperometric electrolysis. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and the CO stripping voltammetry were employed to elucidate the origin of enhancement.

Integrative cultivation pattern, distribution, yield and potential benefit of rubber based agroforestry system in China

Rubber trees are the most widely cultivated natural rubber crops globally. Although commercial cultivation of rubber trees occurs in Hainan, Yunnan and Guangdong provinces in the tropical regions of southern China, adapting rubber plantations to global sustainable development remains a challenge. Particularly within rubber plantations, sustainability and efficiency in production and managements often suffer due to soil degradation resulting from monoculture land use and poor management practices. Rubber based agroforestry systems offer a sustainable approach to mimic natural ecosystem. This study aims to explore the patterns, distribution, yields and potential benefits of rubber agroforestry system. The results show that there were 15 types of rubber agroforestry patterns, including Rubber–Banana, Rubber–Pineapple, Rubber–Cassava, Rubber–Passionfruit, Rubber–Flower plants, Rubber–Ficus hirta, Rubber–Corn, Rubber–Edible fungus, Rubber–Alpinia oxyphylla, Rubber–coffee, Rubber–Phrynium hainanense, Rubber–Amomum villosum, Rubber–Amorphophallus, Rubber–Tea, Rubber–Pandanus amaryllifolius. These patterns are distributed across 17 counties in Hainan Province and 10 counties in Yunnan Province. The total area of rubber based agroforestry exceeds 79,520 ha, comprising 35,998 ha of young rubber agroforestry systems and 43,522 ha of mature ones. The total annual output value benefit of rubber agroforestry systems surpasses 834 million US dollars. Young agroforestry systems yield an annual output value of 269 million US dollars, while mature agroforestry systems contribute 110 billion US dollars from dry rubber and 455 million US dollars from integrative crops. Yunnan Province's economic output value for rubber agroforestry systems exceeds that of Hainan Province due to higher output values of passionfruit from young rubber plantations and Amorphophallus from mature ones. These results indicate the widespread acceptance of rubber agroforestry systems in China's rubber planting practices and their significant potential for output benefits. As environmentally friendly and sustainable production patterns, rubber agroforestry systems have the potential to enhance the sustainable livelihood capacity of smallholders and contribute to poverty alleviation efforts in China and globally. These findings enrich agroforestry systems science and provide valuable insights for optimizing industrial policies and technology transfer.

СТИМУЛЫ И ОГРАНИЧЕНИЯ ПРОЦЕССОВ ТРАНСФЕРА ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ: КЕЙС ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ ЧЕЛЯБИНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

This article studies Russia’s transition to innovation-oriented economic growth through technology transfer. An important aspect of this is the development and analysis of a system for stimulating innovation in industrial enterprises at the state and regional levels. The study identifies factors inhibiting the innovative development of industry in Chelyabinsk Region and develops recommendations for overcoming them. The study investigates industrial enterprises that develop and implement innovations and industrial technology transfer. The key hypothesis is that the presence of universal and regional features of technology transfer must be taken into account for the development and improvement of the efficiency of innovation in the industrial sector. The article presents the results of an empirical analysis of the innovation of industrial enterprises in Chelyabinsk Region, studies the interaction between enterprises and external structures when carrying out R&D, and the use of measures to support innovation. The article identifies limitations and problems in the implementation of technology transfer and innovation, such as insufficient cooperation be-tween industrial enterprises and universities in the development of technologies, the disruption of informa-tion flows – including the lack of ongoing information exchange between industry and academia – and the low awareness of industrial enterprises about measures to support innovation and technology transfer. The key result of the study is the identification of limitations in the development of effective technology transfer mechanisms and the development of solutions to help overcome them: the methodological justification for the formation and development of a network of technology transfer centers, the need to develop a unified architecture for digital platforms, the integration of digital services, accumulating support measures, and ac-celerating technology transfer. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using its re-sults at the level of universities, industrial enterprises, and the state in the implementation of innovation de-velopment programs.

Blockchain in the age of industrial revolution: A systematic literature review using bibliometric analysis

AbstractThe emergence of blockchain technology has spurred research and industrial advances, presenting potential benefits and practical solutions for various industries and their communities. Blockchain technology enables the efficient distribution, sharing, and secure storage of transactional data, leading to increased transparency and productivity in supply chains. While blockchain is seen as a disruptive technology, it is essential to explore its applicability to various industries. To this end, this study conducts a bibliometric analysis of the extant blockchain literature to better understand its potential applications. The study presents a systematic literature review that highlights the practical application of blockchain technology transfer in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, banking and financial services, and media and entertainment.

Defense Diplomacy in Peace Time to Strengthening Military Partnership and Enhancing Defense Capabilities between Indonesia and France through the Acquisition of Rafale Jets

Defence diplomacy, also referred to as military diplomacy, involves the peaceful utilization of armed forces to enhance a nation's diplomatic relations and advance its global objectives. This is achieved through various means such as officer exchanges, joint training initiatives, cultural interactions, and reciprocal naval visits, among others. This abstract explores the significance of defense diplomacy during times of peace in strengthening military partnerships and enhancing defense capabilities between Indonesia and France, with a specific focus on the acquisition of Rafale jets. Defense diplomacy serves as a crucial tool for fostering international relations and promoting regional stability. The procurement of advanced military aircraft such as the Rafale jets not only bolsters Indonesia's defense capabilities but also deepens the bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations. This research will use qualitative research methods. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive research approach utilizing the literature review method. The literature review was performed by the researcher by utilizing various secondary data sources such as books, journal articles, press releases, news articles, as well as institutional websites. The abstract highlights the benefits of the Rafale jets in terms of their advanced technology, versatility, and interoperability, enabling Indonesia to address various security challenges effectively. Moreover, it emphasizes the positive impact of this strategic acquisition on defense industry collaboration, technology transfer, and human capital development. By strengthening military partnerships and enhancing defense capabilities through the acquisition of Rafale jets, Indonesia and France can pave the way for mutually beneficial and sustainable defense cooperation, contributing to regional security and stability.

Developing a multidimensional assessment framework for clean technology transfer potential and its application on the Belt and Road Initiative countries

The transfer of industrial clean technology can contribute to the transformation of industry sustainable development to address the dual challenges of climate change and environmental pollution. Although its importance is widely acknowledged, there is still a lack of scientific and quantitative assessment framework to precisely and effectively identify high-potential cooperation targets in the context of countries with diverse backgrounds. To fill this gap, this study proposed a multidimensional assessment framework for industrial clean technology transfer potential with application in 58 BRI developing countries. This study reviewed existing literature on the main barriers and drivers of clean technology transfer and extracted four assessment dimensions as primary indicators, namely the recipient country's macro environment, industry development, clean technology demand, and clean technology transfer guarantee, with 13 secondary indicators, 52 tertiary indicators based on the open-source database and common assessment index. The established framework was then used to assess the potential for China's industrial clean technology transfer to 58 developing countries under the Belt and Road Initiative, with the weights of indicators at all levels determined by the analytic hierarchy process method based on expert questionnaires and equal weighting method. The findings demonstrate that there are significant differences in clean technology transfer potential among studied countries. Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia are the best options for China, while Bolivia, Cameroon, and Algeria have the lowest technology transfer potential. Our work can not only assist technology providers with overall country selection in industrial cleaner technology transfer cooperation and strengthen their risk prevention capacity, but also help countries with low cooperation potential or obvious weaknesses to identify deficiencies and make targeted improvements, as well as serve as a reference for other international technology cooperation assessments.

바이오헬스 산업에서 특허 라이선스 특성에 관한 연구

The biohealth industry is directly related to human life and national health, and has important characteristics of publicity such as securing accessibility and fair distribution. Accordingly, issues such as exemption from the obligation to protect intellectual property rights, such as the COVID-19 vaccine, activation of the compulsory license system, and free sharing of biotechnology have been steadily raised. However, there are many negative opinions that technology sharing and the weakening of monopoly rights over intellectual property rights in the biohealth industry, which requires long-term mass investment, hinders incentives for technological innovation from the point of view of companies. Therefore, it is necessary to think about ways to maintain the role of motivating technological innovation while promoting fair and open licensing by analyzing the characteristics of patent licenses in the biohealth field.
 In this article, we analyzed patent licensing models and cases that are actually being carried out in the field of biohealth to derive problems and shortcomings of the current system, and searched for ways to achieve efficient technology transfer and open innovation. For this purpose, the scope of the biohealth industry is first specified, and the specificity of the biohealth industry and patent licenses in that industry is analyzed. Next, areas requiring improvement were derived through investigation and analysis of representative license models and cases in the biohealth field. Through this process, institutional and policy countermeasures were proposed to promote technological innovation along with efficient technology transfer and technology securing in the biohealth industry.

Transfer of Space Technologies in Iran: Drivers and Constraints of Success

Understanding how publicly funded technologies could diffuse industries and other sectors in developing countries has been a challenge for researchers in the field of cross-sector technology transfer. Specifically, advanced technologies are rarely commercialized or transferred to industries. Technology transfer projects are highly dependent on many regional and contextual conditions. This study aims to determine how high-tech technology transfer in a developing economy can be operationalized by studying its complexities. A thematic analysis was applied to semi-structured interviews with 18 participants in the qualitative phase, investigating the critical factors affecting the transfer of space technologies to other sectors. The results explained the critical factors within ten categories and their inter-relation with one another. The results suggest that technology transfer in high-tech industries can be better understood if analyzed within a complex paradigm. Policy recommendations and implications have been presented in three layers, dealing with systems, responsibilities, and direct failures.

การจัดลำดับความสำคัญของกลุ่มงานวิจัยในสาขาวิชาวิศวกรรมอุตสาหการและโลจิสติกส์ของไทยในยุคอุตสาหกรรม 4.0

This research aims to set the direction of research groups in Industrial and Logistics Engineering according to the evolution of Industry 4.0 era by applying Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The applied AHP consists of 6 criterion which are research that promote and support the entrepreneur to develop commercial innovation, research that go along with Industry 4.0, research that go along with the development of Thailand Industry, research that challenge the interest of domestic entrepreneur, research that needed digital technology to support the operation and research that promote and support the competitiveness enhancement of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand. This research applies AHP to rank 12 research groups which are the group of operation research, the group of production and operation management, work study, plant layout, ergonomics and safety management, the group of quality management, the group of energy management, the group of green and sustainability in industrial engineering, the group of materials and manufacturing engineering, the group of supply chain and logistics, the group of innovation management and industrial technology transfer, the group of engineering management, the group of maintenance and reliability engineering and the group of other related topics to industrial engineering. The results from AHP show that the group of innovation management and industrial technology transfer, the group of green and sustainability in industrial engineering, the group of energy management and the group of supply chain and logistics are the research groups that need to be focused through 2 processes which are to promote and funding and to improve the related educational curriculum according to the direction of research groups.

University–Industry Technology Transfer: Empirical Findings from Chinese Industrial Firms

The knowledge and innovation generated by researchers at universities is transferred to industries through patent licensing, leading to the commercialization of academic output. In order to investigate the development of Chinese university–industry technology transfer and whether this kind of collaboration may affect a firm’s innovation output, we collected approximately 6400 license contracts made between more than 4000 Chinese firms and 300 Chinese universities for the period between 2009 and 2014. This is the first study on Chinese university–industry knowledge transfer using a bipartite social network analysis (SNA) method, which emphasizes centrality estimates. We are able to investigate empirically how patent license transfer behavior may affect each firm’s innovative output by allocating a centrality score to each firm in the university–firm technology transfer network. We elucidate the academic–industry knowledge by visualizing flow patterns for different regions with the SNA tool, Gephi. We find that innovation capabilities, R&D resources, and technology transfer performance all vary across China, and that patent licensing networks present clear small-world phenomena. We also highlight the Bipartite Graph Reinforcement Model (BGRM) and BiRank centrality in the bipartite network. Our empirical results reveal that firms with high BGRM and BiRank centrality scores, long history, and fewer employees have greater innovative output.

Historiography of industrial technology transfer in the first third of the XX century.

The article examines the historiography of the transfer of industrial technologies in the first third of the XX century. This historical period is of particular interest to researchers. It was at this time that the Soviet model of forced industrial modernization was taking shape. In order to achieve the set goals in the shortest possible time, the Soviet state most actively used the mechanisms of scientific and technical cooperation with foreign countries. Thanks to the scientific and technical policy pursued by him, this cooperation soon acquired a complex, systematic character and, ultimately, took a stable form of technology transfer. The work is based on the provisions of modernization theory, according to which technology transfer is considered as one of the key mechanisms of technological modernization of production. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that no detailed research of historiography on the topic has been conducted to date. The author attempts to eliminate this obvious gap. In addition, one of the goals of this study is to promote the further development of the concept of technological transfer, which involves the transition to a systematic analysis of certain facts of scientific and technical cooperation of the USSR with foreign countries. The paper concludes that despite the extensive historiography on the topic, there are still numerous gaps that have yet to be filled by scientists. At the same time, at the current stage, of particular importance is not the search for factual material itself, which is already very extensive, but the reinterpretation of existing facts from the point of view of the provisions of the theory of modernization and the concept of technological transfer. This will make it possible to bring a systematic approach to the ongoing research on the topic and to make a comprehensive study of the state's scientific and technical policy in the first third of the XX century.

A Framework to Manage University–Industry Technology Transfer

This paper focuses on university–industry relationships, and the value in such linkages that motivates firms to choose a particular mode to acquire university-generated research output. We combined insights from literature review and 15 exploratory interviews of multiple stakeholders, and developed a framework to examine university–industry linkages. We grounded our framework on the social exchange theory (SET) and quadruple helix concept. It proposes university climate readiness (e.g. incentive system), firm climate readiness (e.g. managers’ attitude toward academic research), and exchange readiness (e.g. a firm’s absorptive capacity) as antecedents to science-business collaboration, coupled with environmental readiness factors (e.g. unique socio-cultural setting in developing economies) as moderating variables. The framework highlights (1) functional value (i.e. technology pricing, quality, and applicability) and (2) relational value (i.e. trust between academia and industry) in the said relationship. The framework further provides a basis for practitioners to arrive at a suitable university-developed technology transfer mode (e.g. patent licensing, research services, and research partnerships).

Industrial funding and university technology transfer: the moderating role of intellectual property rights enforcement

Industrial funding and university technology transfer: the moderating role of intellectual property rights enforcement

New Framework Based on a Multi-criteria Decision-making Model of Technology Transfer in the Auto-battery Manufacturing Industry under Uncertainty

This research builds a decision-based optimization model to evaluate and decide on the methods of technology transfer in the auto-battery industry under uncertainty. This research is conducted based on the needs of the country's battery industry and shows the impact of technology transfer on world-class manufacturing. At first, the effective indices in the assessment of a technology transfer method are singled out through reviewing the literature and the experts' judgment. The sample population in this research consists of experts from eight auto-battery manufacturing companies. Then, each of the approved indices is assessed via the best-worst method, and in continuation, the technology transfer methods are evaluated and prioritized using an MOORA method as multi-criteria decision-making under uncertainty. The gray theory is also used to deal with uncertainty. According to the results obtained from the best-worst method, the five significant indices (i.e., improving style management, business strategy, cost-effectiveness, how to communicate with the organization, and competitiveness) are considered to select the technology transfer methods in the auto-battery production industry. Finally, to implement the proposed framework in the state auto-battery manufacturing industries, a dual-purpose mathematical model is introduced for optimized world-class technology transfer methods. To solve the proposed model, the developed ε-constraint method is used. Finally, based on the results of the proposed method, the transfer method of joint investment is recognized as the most suitable technique for technology transfer in this industry.

ТРАНСФЕР ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ В ЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКОЙ ОТРАСЛИ: ОЦЕНКА И АНАЛИЗ ЗАРУБЕЖНОГО ОПЫТА

The article presents the results of research on technology transfer practices in the countries of Europe, Asia, America, and Africa. The aim of the work is to study the experience of development and implementation of technology transfer (TT) tools in the energy industry and to assess the relevance of their use in the energy sector of the Russian Federation. The article offers a hypothesis, according to which high efficiency of technology transfer in industry and, accordingly, significant pace of innovative development of economic agents (energy enterprises) in foreign countries are the consequence of the introduction of state programs that involve coordination, financing, and methodological support of subjects of transfer. The article demonstrates the use of tools of analysis, comparison, grouping and comparative modeling in relation to innovations transfer efficiency indicators. The article authors analyze the provisions of international legislation, and compare analytical information on investments in implementation of TT programs and the obtained effects. The analysis is based on scientific publications and official reports from governments and independent organizations responsible for various aspects of TT. Based on the results of the analysis, the hypothesis about the possibility of ensuring the maximum efficiency of technology transfer in the energy sector through appropriate stimulation of the development of its mechanisms has been confirmed. Conclusions about the possibility of using the reviewed experience in similar conditions have been worded.

ТЕХНОПАРКИ ТА ІНДУСТРІАЛЬНІ ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ЦЕНТРИ КАРПАТСЬКОГО РЕГІОНУ ЯК НОВІТНІ ПРОСТОРОВІ ПРОМИСЛОВІ ЛОКАЛІТЕТИ

The purpose of this research work is to study technoparks and industrial innovation centers of the Carpathian region as the latest spatial industrial localities. Method. The researcher has used both general scientific methods, in particular analysis, scientific synthesis, analytical method, methods of comparison and generalization, as well as special ones: cartographic, modeling and forecasting the development of monosystems. Scientific novelty. The article has analyzed scientific approaches to understanding the essence of the concept of «industrial territorial system», reveals the specifics of the functioning of technopark structures in EU countries, has characterized the activities of technoparks in the Carpathian region. It had been determined that the industrial territorial system of the Carpathian region, which is a set of traditional links (clusters of industrial enterprises of old and modern type) and innovative links (technology parks, industrial parks, science parks, industrial technology transfer centers, innovative industrial business incubators, etc.) has deformed territorial structure. All links are unevenly located on the territory, very often they are far from the concentration of labor force necessary for their full functioning. The connections between individual links of the industrial monosystem are poorly developed, and the management of both the industrial system in general and individual links is difficult due to the imperfection of the existing legislation. Improvement of the situation is possible under the condition of development and implementation of a comprehensive state program for the development of the industrial territorial system of the Carpathian region in general and its regions. Practical meaning. The results of this study contribute to a deeper socio-geographical understanding of the processes of monodevelopment of socio-geographical systems, their genesis, the peculiarities of their flow and provide an opportunity to model their prospective development, to achieve the expected results because of long-term transformation. They can be used for further research of monosystems of different hierarchical levels, as well as for the development of practical recommendations and programs for the development of territorial industrial monosystems.

A combined micro-Raman, X-ray absorption and magnetic study to follow the glycerol-assisted growth of epsilon-iron oxide sol-gel coatings

Epsilon iron oxide (ε-Fe2O3) coatings on Si(100) substrates are obtained by an easy one-pot sol-gel recipe assisted by glycerol in an acid medium. Glycerol, given its small dimensions, enables the formation of ε-Fe2O3 nanoparticles with a size of a few nanometers and the highest purity is reached in coatings after a densification treatment at 960 °C. The structural and compositional evolution up to 1200 °C is studied by confocal Raman microscopy and X-ray absorption spectroscopy techniques, correlating the existing magnetic properties. We report a novel characterization method, which allows monitoring the evolution of the precursor micelles as well as the intermediate and final phases formed. Furthermore, the inherent industrial technology transfer of the sol-gel process is also demonstrated with the ε-Fe2O3 polymorph, impelling its application in the coatings form.

Technology transfer and absorptive capacities in South Africa's medical device industry

This paper explores South African manufacturing of medical devices, focusing on firms’ acquisition of imported and domestic technologies through technology transfer and their related absorptive capacity. Using an exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach, this paper demonstrates that technology transfer does occur in the medical device industry in South Africa, and that the absorptive capacity displayed by firms in the industry is sufficient to facilitate technology transfer. The results of the analysis suggest that there is room for policymakers to create and promote sectoral coherence and to coordinate the various stakeholders for the industry to grow. This study contributes to the scarce literature on technology transfer in the medical device industry in Africa.