It is well known that the number of China's publications has increased at a remarkable rate over the last three decades. However, many related issues still remain unknown, like the scientific impact of those papers, the journals in which Chinese scientists publish their papers, and the...

The following article systematically analyzes the question of how the results of R&D and its protection - or so to say, the technology base of a firm - can influence its mar-ket value and profits. Based on theoretical arguments it is hypothesized that large and highly valuable patent portfolios...

Der Innovationsindikator 2012 der Deutsche Telekom Stiftung und des Bundesverbands der Deutschen Industrie bewertet den aktuellen Stand der Innovationsleistung Deutschlands im Vergleich mit den wichtigsten Wettbewerbern auf den internationalen Märkten. Er fasst alle wesentlichen Faktoren in den...