Abstract
The poster presents a mixed quantitative-qualitative FTA
approach for identifying emerging technologies in complex
systemic settings using "Arctic technology" as a case
example. The "Arctic aspect" of emerging technologies is
not to be understood as a function of one or two defining
keywords, but it is actually an outcome of a network of
functional conceptualisations across varied technological
domains. The proposed approach has two steps: 1) the
construction of a conceptual thematic network through
qualitative expert workshops, and 2) quantitative patent
analysis, which is based on the outcome of the
qualitative phase. The approach enables to holistically
show linkages and disconnections in a complex technology
domain, and it can be used in emerging technology
analysis in the context of various complex systemic
domains, which are not easily conceptualised.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | 5th International Conference on Future-Oriented Technology Analysis: Engage today to shape tomorrow: FTA 2014 - Brussels, Belgium Duration: 27 Nov 2014 → 28 Nov 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | 5th International Conference on Future-Oriented Technology Analysis |
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| Abbreviated title | FTA 2014 |
| Country/Territory | Belgium |
| City | Brussels |
| Period | 27/11/14 → 28/11/14 |
Keywords
- expert workshop
- patent analysis
- arctic region