System dynamics (SD) models have become an important tool to develop new theories in social sciences. This approach allows analysing science, technology and innovation (STI) policy within the structure of the system where this process is carried out. In this regard, the main objective of this...

In a knowledge-based economy R%D activities are central. Since knowledge is more distributed, the need for networking between agents becomes essential. In innovation systems, all actors interact to source external knowledge, posing new challenges to science parks' missions. Networking leads to a...