Modeling the behaviour of science and technology: self-propagating growth in the diffusion process

Wong, Chan-Yuan and Goh, Kim-Leng (2010) Modeling the behaviour of science and technology: self-propagating growth in the diffusion process. Scientometrics, 84 (3). pp. 669-686.

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Abstract

Through theoretical analysis and empirical demonstration, this paper attempts to model the behavior of science and technology by investigating the self-propagating behavior of their diffusion for South Korea, Malaysia and Japan. The dynamics of the self-propagating behavior were examined using the logistic growth function within a dynamic carrying capacity, while allowing for different effectiveness of potential influence of science and technology producers on potential adopters. Evidence suggests that the self-propagating growth function is particularly relevant for countries with advanced science and technology, like Japan. While self-propagating growth was also found for South Korea, the diffusion process remained fairly static for Malaysia.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Carrying capacity; Diffusion; Growth function; Science; Technology
Subjects: R Medicine
Depositing User: Mr Faizal 2
Date Deposited: 30 Jan 2015 03:06
Last Modified: 30 Jan 2015 03:06
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/12508

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