The domestic localization of knowledge flows as evidenced by publication citation: the case of Italy

Giovanni Abramo () and Ciriaco Andrea D’Angelo
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Giovanni Abramo: National Research Council of Italy
Ciriaco Andrea D’Angelo: National Research Council of Italy

Scientometrics, 2020, vol. 125, issue 2, No 28, 1305-1329

Abstract: Abstract This work applies a new approach to measure knowledge flows. Assuming that citation linkages between articles imply a flow of knowledge from the cited to the citing authors, we investigate the geographic flows of scientific knowledge produced in Italy across its regions, at both overall and field level. Furthermore, we measure the the specialization indexes for outflows and inflows of knowledge by a given region. Findings show that larger regions in terms of research output are more likely net exporters of new knowledge. At the same time, we register a positive correlation between the share of intraregional flows and the size of overall scientific output of a region.

Keywords: Knowledge spillovers; Publications; Citations; Specialization indexes; Bibliometrics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-020-03487-5

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