World cities of knowledge: research strength, networks and nodality
Abstract
Purpose
The paper sets out to focus on the upper level of knowledge cities of the world.
Design/methodology/approach
They are analyzed in terms of research output in total and for three disciplines: biotechnology, information and communications technology, and nanotechnology. The concept of knowledge in regional and urban competition is generally recognized, although relations between urban and regional economic growth and knowledge level are far from clear.
Findings
In this paper research strength of the major research metropolis of the world is analyzed, and interrelations between the centers using co‐authorship as indicator are identified.
Originality/value
Categorization of the nodal cities of the global research community is linked to the world city concept.
Keywords
Citation
Wichmann Matthiessen, C., Winkel Schwarz, A. and Find, S. (2006), "World cities of knowledge: research strength, networks and nodality", Journal of Knowledge Management, Vol. 10 No. 5, pp. 14-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/13673270610691143
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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