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Do extraordinary science and technology scientists balance their publishing and patenting activities?

ABSTRACT: This study investigated whether 12 scientists who had received the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation balanced publishing and patenting activities. The results demonstrated that although the scientist were recognized for their contributions to science and technology, the majority of recipients were not prolific researchers, and some were not influential. Notably, one scientist had not been granted a single patent. This indicated that scientific and technological contributions may not necessarily correspond with influential scientific publications and patents. Moreover, only two scientists had filed for patents before publishing, and they also invested more time developing technological inventions. Most recipients were science- or technology-oriented scientists. Few scientists balanced their publishing and patenting activities, and demonstrated excellent research and technology performance.

SUBMITTER: Chang YW

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8568124 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Do extraordinary science and technology scientists balance their publishing and patenting activities?

Chang Yu-Wei YW Chen Dar-Zen DZ Huang Mu-Hsuan MH

PloS one 20211104 11

This study investigated whether 12 scientists who had received the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation balanced publishing and patenting activities. The results demonstrated that although the scientist were recognized for their contributions to science and technology, the majority of recipients were not prolific researchers, and some were not influential. Notably, one scientist had not been granted a single patent. This indicated that scientific and tech ...[more]

PMID: 34735508

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Do extraordinary science and technology scientists balance their publishing and patenting activities?

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