Author: VPInstitute

  • Mapping Knowledge Produced on Problem-Based Learning between 1945 and 2014: A Bibliometric Analysis

    Problem-based learning (PBL) has been systematized for over forty years. However, there is still a lack of studies that seek to visualize the evolution of scientific literature on the subject. This paper seeks to fill this gap through the development of a bibliometric analysis by carrying out a data search on the Web of Science™ database and subsequently…

  • Evaluation of the Development of R&D into Parkinson’s Disease through Technology Monitoring Using Patent Documents and Scientific Articles

    Characterized as a progressive neurodegenerative disease caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, Parkinson’s disease is affecting an ever greater number of people around the world as global life expectancy rises. As the disease progresses, it has physical, mental, emotional, social, and economic impacts on the patient, eroding their quality of…

  • A bibliometric analysis of research on Central Asia during 1990–2014

    A bibliometric analysis was performed in this work to evaluate the research publications on Central Asia from 1990 to 2014 based on Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation Index databases. This study presented a comprehensive overview of the field from the aspects of major journals, subject categories, outstanding keywords, leading countries, institutions and authors,…

  • Innovation and Design Process Ontology

    Many domain-specific ontologies exist. These ontologies are used in text mining processes to better understand text that is available within the specific domain. Example domains include specific business areas such as marketing or functional areas such as particular types of operations within the intelligence community. This paper makes a step toward developing a broad ontology…

  • Map of science with topic modeling: Comparison of unsupervised learning and human-assigned subject classification

    The delineation of coordinates is fundamental for the cartography of science, and accurate and credible classification of scientific knowledge presents a persistent challenge in this regard. We present a map of Finnish science based on unsupervised-learning classification, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this approach vis-à-vis those generated by human reasoning. We conclude that…

  • Visualization of knowledge integration in a Japanese cutting edge research institution: A multi level bibliometric perspective

    The complexity of the problems facing society, such as health care, mobility, or environment, call for solutions cutting across different disciplines. This lies at the heart of interdisciplinary research. Interdisciplinarity has been strongly promoted worldwide over the recent years. For the case of Japan, a prominent example is the WPI (World Premier International Research Center)…

  • Evolution of emerging iPS cell-based therapies for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

    Stem cell-based regenerative medicine is poised to revolutionize the way diseases are treated. In recent years, induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, a newly stem cell species, has attracted significant attention. This paper seeks to understand the pathways along which emerging clinical research efforts in the field of iPS cells is evolved. In particular, the empirical…

  • Strategic Intelligence on Emerging Technologies: Scientometric Overlay Mapping

    This paper examines the use of scientometric overlay mapping as a tool of ’strategic intelligence’ to aid the governance of emerging technologies. We develop an integrative synthesis of different overlay mapping techniques and associated perspectives on technological emergence across the geographical, social, and cognitive spaces. To do so, we longitudinally analyse (with publication and patent…

  • The evolution of the use of Foresight methods: a scientometric analysis of global FTA research output

    An increasing number of quantitative and qualitative methods have been used for future-oriented technology analysis (FTA) to develop understanding of situations, enable creativity, engage experts, and provide interaction. FTA practitioners have used frequently one or a suitable mixture of these methods for their activities. Changing policy and strategy making contexts as well as enabling technologies…

  • Future of sustainable military operations under emerging energy and security considerations

    Highlights • The nature of warfare is changing thus the requirement for energy. • Energy is a key component of sustainable operations. • Energy trends are analyzed in three stages including generation, transfer and storage through technology mining. • Scenarios are developed based on the future characteristics of warfare and emerging energy needs of military…