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Relations between academic reputation and innovation networks

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  • Giuseppe Calignano

    (Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences)

  • Elisabeth Winsents

    (Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences)

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Previous empirical analyses have revealed the characteristics a university should possess to be associated with engagement in competitive international innovation programs. Within this context, this paper aimed to assess the importance of academic reputation in determining high-level participation in the most recently concluded European Union Framework Program (i.e., Horizon 2020). By considering three countries (i.e., Italy, Sweden, and the United Kingdom), and using qualitative comparative analysis (QCA), we showed that academic reputation is a key condition among high-scoring universities above a certain threshold (i.e., top 25% organizations). This finding should lead to further research and has policy implications. It is essential to integrate better those organizations considered less prestigious into targeted, highly competitive funding schemes to foster more widespread, even participation.

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  • Giuseppe Calignano & Elisabeth Winsents, 2024. "Relations between academic reputation and innovation networks," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 129(2), pages 889-908, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:scient:v:129:y:2024:i:2:d:10.1007_s11192-023-04869-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s11192-023-04869-1
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