Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer Efficiency Based on the Synergy of Innovative Clusters

Abstract

Abstract

     The study was to evaluate efficiency in knowledge transfer for decision support regarding optimization and promotion of knowledge transfer under the synergy of innovation clusters. The researchers studied the index system of knowledge transfer efficiency evaluation under the synergy of innovation clusters. Based on this, the researchers combined the subjective with objective weighting methods to propose (1) the quantitative weighting method of index weights, and (2) the comprehensive evaluation method of knowledge transfer efficiency. Also based on the actual application case, the researchers verified the proposed index system and evaluation method for feasibility and effectiveness. The results of the study indicated that a subjective and objective compound weighting method can be used to determine the weight of the knowledge transfer efficiency index. The fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method made it possible to evaluate knowledge transfer with accuracy and efficiency. Moreover, it was found that the use of a case study can help verify the effectiveness of the index system and evaluation method proposed in this study. It was expected that the reported findings could lay foundation for decision-making for optimization and promotion of knowledge transfer under the synergy of innovation clusters.  

 Keywords: knowledge transfer efficiency, innovation clusters, sustainability, innovative methods, knowledge discovery