This paper introduces the concept of standard-relevant publications, complementary to standard-essential patents and framed by the concept of knowledge utilization. By analyzing the reference lists of the around 20,000 standards released by ISO, authors of scientific papers cited in standards who...

This study considers the standardization activities of business entities and other institutions in Japan for 2019. Through a survey, it examines their standardization activities while focusing on organizational characteristics and factors influencing knowledge creation. The survey covers (1) whet...

The focus of innovation policies has been shifted from knowledge creation, e.g. by patent
protection, to knowledge diffusion, e.g. via open access, in order to promote its
implementation. Consequently, innovation indicators are increasingly needed, which reflect
the implementati...

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Voluntary standard-setting organizations (SSOs) are a common feature of systems industries, where firms supply interoperable components for a shared technology platform. These institutions promote coordinated innovation by providing a forum for collective decision making and a potential solution ...

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Mass customization (MC) refers to the capability to produce customized goods for a mass market. Innovation can enhance the flexibility and responsiveness of a company, and standardization enables the company to achieve economies of scale and scope, both of which are necessary for developing MC ca...

This article presents the results of a survey of the standardization activities of companies and others in 2020. This survey focuses on the standardization activities of companies, the factors affecting their technical characteristics, and the need for standardization. In other words, this survey...

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