Analysing the theoretical roots of technology emergence: an evolutionary perspective

There has been much research concerning emergence in technology, ever since knowledge has been accepted as a prime engine of economic growth. However, even though there are a growing number of publications, the concept remains ambiguous. In this study, we aim to trace emergence discussions to find t...

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Published in:Scientometrics 2019-04, Vol.119 (1), p.97-118
Main Authors: Burmaoglu, Serhat, Sartenaer, Olivier, Porter, Alan, Li, Munan
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