Dynamic Innovation Collaboration Based on Complex Network Analysis: Evidence from the “Belt and Road” Initiative

Kangjuan Lyu (), Daxia Cai and Miao Hao ()
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Kangjuan Lyu: Shanghai University
Daxia Cai: Shandong Women’s University
Miao Hao: Shanghai University

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2024, vol. 15, issue 4, No 133, 19157-19182

Abstract: Abstract With the advancement of the knowledge economy, innovation has emerged as a crucial catalyst for regional and urban growth. In this study, we explore the centrality, subgroup composition, geographical, and social proximity of the urban innovation network, utilizing the complex network analysis method. The results of our investigation reveal two significant findings. Firstly, the number of PCT in the sample cities within the Belt and Road countries has experienced a remarkable 20-fold increase between 2000 and 2021. And the complex network maps for three distinct time periods, basing our analysis on network node centrality. These maps illustrate a progressive deepening in both closeness and complexity. Secondly, our investigation explores the evolution characteristics of the city cooperative innovation network from diverse perspectives, encompassing overall network structure, network location, network roles, and proximity. Although the impact of geographical proximity is declining, while the effect of social proximity is increasing, it is important to note that the coefficient of geographical proximity consistently exceeds that of social proximity in the urban innovation network. This suggests that geographic distance still holds a significant influence on innovation cooperation. Overall, these findings carry substantial implications for enhancing the overall level of innovation in the Belt and Road region and providing empirical evidence for the construction of future innovative city partnerships.

Keywords: Innovation cooperation; Complex network; The One Belt and One Road; Urban cooperation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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