This paper reflects on the relevance of academic science. Relevance plays a central role in what we define as the ‘contract’ between (academic) science and society. The manifestations of relevance in the daily practice of academic research can be studied using the credibility cycle....

In this paper we analyse the dynamics of three emerging innovation systems by using the system functions approach in which the underlying key activities that contribute to the build up of an innovation system are identified. The insights gained with respect to the dynamic functional patterns...

Fish producers' organizations (POs) bring together fishers or fish farmers on a voluntary basis so as to ensure the best market conditions for their fish. How fishers perceive and understand their membership experience is crucial to their capacity to learn from each other and adapt when...

Historical studies on health system changes -- Historical studies on health system changes / Eric berkers -- Key features of modern health systems : nature and historical evolution / Roel van Raak and Fjalar J. de Haan -- Unraveling persistent problems through analyzing innovative practices in...