Fuzzy Cognitive Research on Factors Influencing Technological Innovation – From Path Dependence Perspective

Jing Hu; Yong Zhang; Yilin Wang

doi:10.20965/jaciii.2016.p0543

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JACIII Vol.20 No.4 pp. 543-553

doi: 10.20965/jaciii.2016.p0543

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Fuzzy Cognitive Research on Factors Influencing Technological Innovation – From Path Dependence Perspective

Jing Hu^, Yong Zhang^, and Yilin Wang^**

^*College of Economics and Management, China Jiliang University
258 Xueyuan Street, Xiasha Higher Education District, Hangzhou 310018, China

^**Zhongchao Ink Co., Ltd.
No.288, Xuyan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201315, China

Received:

October 30, 2015

Accepted:

April 11, 2016

Published:

July 19, 2016

Keywords:

technological innovation, path dependence, influencing factors, fuzzy cognitive map (FCM)

Abstract

This paper aims to establish a framework for evaluating technological innovation and to emphasize the important influence of path dependence on technological innovation. The fuzzy cognitive map (FCM) method is used to identify causal relationships among factors that influence technological innovation, and a FCM structural diagram for evaluating enterprise technological innovation is described. Meanwhile, a fuzzy feedback system for the evaluation of technological innovation, integrated with a nonlinear Hebbian learning algorithm, is established; dependence on expert opinions may be avoided through learning and practice using the cognitive map. Finally, using a computer software platform, a dynamic simulation of any complex index system can be realized. From this simulation, stable conditions can provide path references by which an enterprise engaging in technological innovation can improve the integrative efficiency and the overall effect of any realistic technological innovation activity.

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J. Hu, Y. Zhang, and Y. Wang, “Fuzzy Cognitive Research on Factors Influencing Technological Innovation – From Path Dependence Perspective,” J. Adv. Comput. Intell. Intell. Inform., Vol.20 No.4, pp. 543-553, 2016.

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Fuzzy Cognitive Research on Factors Influencing Technological Innovation – From Path Dependence Perspective

Jing Hu*, Yong Zhang*, and Yilin Wang**

Jing Hu^, Yong Zhang^, and Yilin Wang^**