Knowledge maps for knowledge mining: application toR&D/technology management

摘要

Most of the world's archive of knowledge sources remains untouchednby those who could greatly benefit from accessing and utilizing thisninformation. The fundamental barriers to access and utilization by thesenusers involve the content and format of this information. These usersnare not particularly interested in data compilations, research methods,nand discussions of related literature. Instead, they are interested innthe knowledge available from these sources in terms of concepts andnprinciples that can enhance their planning, decision making, andnallocation of resources. The article focuses on meeting these needs viana six step knowledge mining methodology that relies upon user orientednknowledge maps. This concept is illustrated in the context ofnR&D/technology management