A comprehensive appraisal of responsible research and innovation: From roots to leaves

Martijn Wiarda, Geerten van de Kaa, Emad Yaghmaei, Neelke Doorn · 2021 · Technological Forecasting and Social Change

Summary. This paper analyzes the academic field of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and Responsible Innovation (RI) through keyword, collaboration, and reference analysis. The authors identify shared research topics and knowledge bases between these two concepts, tracing their intellectual development over time. They conclude that RRI and RI have matured into a cumulative, interconnected research area with growing scholarly consensus and interconnection, similar to established research fields.

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Wiarda, M., Kaa, G. V. D., Yaghmaei, E., & Doorn, N.. (2021). A comprehensive appraisal of responsible research and innovation: From roots to leaves. Technological Forecasting and Social Change. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121053

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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121053
Countries: Netherlands
Regions: Europe
Categories: innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28