Journal of Technology Transfer

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Technology Transfer provides an international forum for research on the economic, managerial and policy implication of technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

The Journal is especially interested in articles that focus on the relationship between the external environment and organizations (governments, public agencies, firms, universities) and their innovation process.

The Journal welcomes alternative modes of presentation ranging from broad empirical analyses, to theoretical models, to case studies based on theoretical foundations.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.709

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	109

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Regional Innovation Systems: The Integration of Local ‘Sticky’ and Global ‘Ubiquitous’ Knowledge

  Citation: 820

  Authors: Bjørn T., Arne

• Why do academics engage with industry? The entrepreneurial university and individual motivations

  Citation: 720

  Authors: Pablo, Markus

• Entrepreneurial ecosystems in cities: establishing the framework conditions

  Citation: 644

  Authors: David B., Maksim

• A Systematic Review of Business Incubation Research

  Citation: 619

  Authors: Sean M., David M.

• Entpreprenerial Universities and Technology Transfer: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Knowledge-Based Economic Development

  Citation: 551

  Authors: Janet, Maryann

• From the entrepreneurial university to the university for the entrepreneurial society

  Citation: 524

  Authors: David B.

• The Sustainability of University-Industry Research Collaboration: An Empirical Assessment

  Citation: 505

  Authors: Yong S.

• The development of an entrepreneurial university

  Citation: 496

  Authors: Maribel, David

• University Technology Transfer: Do Incentives, Management, and Location Matter?

  Citation: 444

  Authors: Joseph, Jonathan

• Objectives, Characteristics and Outcomes of University Licensing: A Survey of Major U.S. Universities

  Citation: 425

  Authors: Jerry G., Richard, Marie C.

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