Technology mapping of the scientific research in biomaterials: a trends study of years 2000–2002 Online publication date: Mon, 09-May-2005
by Elias Olivares-Benitez, Marisela Rodriguez-Salvador, Dieter Scharnweber
International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning (IJTIP), Vol. 1, No. 3, 2005
Abstract: Competitive Technical Intelligence (CTI) is a management tool with increasing application in the last years. In order to analyse information, CTI applies diverse methods such as Technology Mapping (TM), a tool that represents a S&T field in a given period of time as a knowledge network, with the aim of detecting opportunities and trends in specific areas. This article proposes a first approach of TM as part of a CTI process where primary and secondary information sources are analysed. For this purpose, a study to identify the major topics of research in biomaterials from 2000 to 2002 was carried out. After introducing the lector to principles of CTI, scientometrics and co-word analysis, we present our proposal including the process to develop TM. Following the results reveals the major subjects in the groups of artificial and natural biomaterials, organs and tissues, applications and manufacturing processes. Finally, the conclusions are given.
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