Does AI-Driven Scientific Output Lead to Technological Innovation? A Scientometric and Patent Citation Analysis Approach
By: Hooman Shababi
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jts.449 | Journal eISSN: 1541-9258
Language: English
Page range: 26 - 36
Submitted on: Jan 24, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 28, 2026
Published on: Jul 14, 2026
Published by: Virginia Tech Publishing
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