The geographic proximity effect on domestic cross-sector vis-à-vis intra-sector research collaborations

Giovanni Abramo (), Francesca Apponi () and Ciriaco Andrea D’Angelo ()
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Giovanni Abramo: National Research Council of Italy
Francesca Apponi: University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Ciriaco Andrea D’Angelo: National Research Council of Italy

Scientometrics, 2022, vol. 127, issue 6, No 27, 3505-3521

Abstract: Abstract Geographic proximity is acknowledged to be a key factor in research collaborations. Specifically, it can work as a possible substitute for institutional proximity. The present study investigates the relevance of the “proximity” effect for different types of national research collaborations. We apply a bibliometric approach based on the Italian 2010–2017 scientific production indexed in the Web of Science. On such dataset, we apply statistical tools for analyzing if and to what extent geographical distance between co-authors in the byline of a publication varies across collaboration types, scientific disciplines, and along time. Results can inform policies aimed at effectively stimulating cross-sector collaborations, and also bear direct practical implications for research performance assessments.

Keywords: Research collaborations; Geographical and institutional proximity; Co-authorship; Bibliometrics; Italy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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