A Delphi study on technical and socio-economic perspectives of nanotechnology and ICT industries relations

Arumugam, Vinodh Rida and Ng, Boon-Kwee and Thambiratnam, Kavintheran (2023) A Delphi study on technical and socio-economic perspectives of nanotechnology and ICT industries relations. SYSTEMS, 11 (4). ISSN 2079-8954, DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/systems11040190.

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Abstract

By using the Delphi technique and a case study on Malaysia's nanotechnology research and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industries, this paper aims to determine the development and convergence of nanotechnology and ICT innovation systems from the perspective of science-industry relations. A total of 25 experts have provided their opinions and consensus on the present stage and possible future scenarios of nanotech-ICT development from four dimensions: technology landscape, economic viability, governance, and social acceptance. Results from two survey rounds indicate that the Malaysian ICT innovation system is presently economically viable and easily accepted by the market. The best-case scenario can be achieved with the help of nanotechnology. This would also require the implementation of policies and regulations from government. Although industrial and social adoption and the acceptance of nanotechnology are already strong, government is responsible for creating various programs to ensure greater awareness and development of knowledge.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: technology foresight; ICT innovation systems; nanotechnology; science-industry interaction; Malaysia
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Department of Science and Technology Studies
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 23 Nov 2023 03:27
Last Modified: 23 Nov 2023 03:27
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/38327

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