The McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2023 is
available for download at no charge. Visit https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/the-top-trends-in-tech
to download your copy.
Reading the McKinsey report is so worth your time, for so many reasons. But
because the overarching theme of the Desulfurization Blog (www.desulf.blogspot.com ) is to help
you enhance your online research effectiveness, I want to focus on the authors’
description of the research methodology they used to prepare the
report.
You might find it a useful design for your own investigations.
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McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2023
Research methodology
To assess the development of each technology trend, our team collected data on
five tangible measures of activity: search engine queries, news publications,
patents, research publications, and investment. For each measure, we used a
defined set of data sources to find occurrences of keywords associated with
each of the 15 trends, screened those occurrences for valid mentions of
activity, and indexed the resulting numbers of mentions on a 0–1 scoring scale
that is relative to the trends studied. The innovation score combines the
patents and research scores; the interest score combines the news and search
scores. (While we recognize that an interest score can be inflated by
deliberate efforts to stimulate news and search activity, we believe that each
score fairly reflects the extent of discussion and debate about a given trend.)
Investment measures the flows of funding from the capital markets into
companies linked with the trend. Data sources for the scores include the
following:
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Patents. Data on patent filings are sourced from Google Patents.
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Research. Data on research publications are sourced from the Lens (www.lens.org ).
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News. Data on news publications are sourced from Factiva.
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Searches. Data on search engine queries are sourced from Google Trends.
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Investment. Data on private-market and public-market capital raises are sourced
from PitchBook.
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Talent demand. Number of job postings is sourced from McKinsey’s proprietary
Organizational Data Platform, which stores licensed, de-identified data on
professional profiles and job postings. Data is drawn primarily from
English-speaking countries.
In addition, we updated the selection and definition of trends from last year’s
study to reflect the evolution of technology trends:
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The generative-AI trend was added since last year’s study.
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We adjusted the definitions of electrification and renewables (previously
called future of clean energy) and climate technologies beyond electrification
and renewables (previously called future of sustainable consumption).
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Data sources were updated. This year, we included only closed deals in
PitchBook
data, which revised downward the investment numbers for 2018–22. For future of
space technologies investments, we used research from McKinsey’s Aerospace
&
Defense Practice.
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SUGGESTION:
Consider adapting the McKinsey research methodology to enhance your particular
research objectives. And, of course, you might want to contact McKinsey
directly to help with that research.
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Showing posts with label TIPLITERATURESEARCH. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TIPLITERATURESEARCH. Show all posts
Saturday, September 23, 2023
McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2023
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Whaddya Know? Literature Search Method Case Study
To paraphrase Donald Rumsfeld, We don’t
know what we don’t know.
That’s true. Unfortunate, but true.
Here’s another paraphrase from a great sage known as Anonymous … Sometimes, we don’t know what we DO know.
And that is the theme of this post … i.e., how do we know what we DO know?
A recent study on the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Additive Manufacturing (AM) illustrates the point.
The authors demonstrate that, while there is literature on both BIM and AM, there are gaps between the two that can be revealed in a systematic way.
The aim of the study is “to synthesize and aggregate the literature addressing BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures and to exploit the joint value creation potential.”
The authors use bibliometric mapping to identify, map and synthesize the relevant literature. Scoping review is then used to examine the extent, gap, range and nature of the research activity. Finally, they offer a cross- situational analysis, TOWS Matrix, to exploit the joint value creation potential of different aspects of AM and BIM.
In other words, they take “literature search” to a new level.
Here is the abstract of the article describing the study …
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Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management (October 2019)
https://www.cibworld.nl/site/about_cib/encouraged_journals/details.html?encid=10
On the potential of integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) of concrete structures
Abstract
Purpose: Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are emerging trends for which it has been claimed that both increase both efficiency and productivity in the construction industry. The aim of this study is to synthesise and aggregate the literature addressing BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures and to exploit the joint value creation potential. Design/methodology/approach: This study firstly applies a mixed-review method in order to achieve mutual corroboration and interdependency between quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Bibliometric mapping is applied to identify, map and synthesise the relevant literature. Scoping review is used to examine the extent, gap, range and nature of the research activity. Afterward, a cross- situational analysis, TOWS2 Matrix, is proposed and applied to exploit the joint value creation potential of different aspects of AM and BIM. Findings: The study reveals a substantial interest in this field. However, progress in terms of integration is slow compared to the rapid development in interest in the two trends individually. The literature discusses or conceptualises such integration at building-scale, while prototyping or PoC processes are only rarely employed. The study identified 12 joint value creation potentials through the integration of BIM in AM for concrete structures, which can create value by enabling more optimised designs, automated construction processes, and data analytics that can apply throughout the building life-cycle process. Originality/value: The advancements of BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures are analysed and joint value creation potentials are proposed. The study proposes a cross-situation analysis that can be applied to structure joint value creation potentials from the multi-dimensional integration of different factors and topics, especially for emerging technologies
Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are emerging trends within the construction industry. It has been argued that both have transformed the industry by increasing efficiency and productivity. According to the US National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS, 2019), BIM is "a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility". According to the American Society for Testing and Materials (Technologies and Terminology, 2012), AM is defined as “the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies”.
Free full text source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336927625_On_the_potential_of_integrating_Building_Information_Modelling_BIM_for_the_Additive_Manufacturing_AM_of_concrete_structures
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TIP #1: Consider applying the bibliometric / scoping analysis / TOWS approach to the topic of interest to your organization.
TIP #2: You might also consider employing the expertise of your organization’s librarian in this endeavor. It can save you a lot of time.
That’s true. Unfortunate, but true.
Here’s another paraphrase from a great sage known as Anonymous … Sometimes, we don’t know what we DO know.
And that is the theme of this post … i.e., how do we know what we DO know?
A recent study on the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Additive Manufacturing (AM) illustrates the point.
The authors demonstrate that, while there is literature on both BIM and AM, there are gaps between the two that can be revealed in a systematic way.
The aim of the study is “to synthesize and aggregate the literature addressing BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures and to exploit the joint value creation potential.”
The authors use bibliometric mapping to identify, map and synthesize the relevant literature. Scoping review is then used to examine the extent, gap, range and nature of the research activity. Finally, they offer a cross- situational analysis, TOWS Matrix, to exploit the joint value creation potential of different aspects of AM and BIM.
In other words, they take “literature search” to a new level.
Here is the abstract of the article describing the study …
///////
Construction Innovation: Information, Process, Management (October 2019)
https://www.cibworld.nl/site/about_cib/encouraged_journals/details.html?encid=10
On the potential of integrating Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) of concrete structures
Abstract
Purpose: Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are emerging trends for which it has been claimed that both increase both efficiency and productivity in the construction industry. The aim of this study is to synthesise and aggregate the literature addressing BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures and to exploit the joint value creation potential. Design/methodology/approach: This study firstly applies a mixed-review method in order to achieve mutual corroboration and interdependency between quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Bibliometric mapping is applied to identify, map and synthesise the relevant literature. Scoping review is used to examine the extent, gap, range and nature of the research activity. Afterward, a cross- situational analysis, TOWS2 Matrix, is proposed and applied to exploit the joint value creation potential of different aspects of AM and BIM. Findings: The study reveals a substantial interest in this field. However, progress in terms of integration is slow compared to the rapid development in interest in the two trends individually. The literature discusses or conceptualises such integration at building-scale, while prototyping or PoC processes are only rarely employed. The study identified 12 joint value creation potentials through the integration of BIM in AM for concrete structures, which can create value by enabling more optimised designs, automated construction processes, and data analytics that can apply throughout the building life-cycle process. Originality/value: The advancements of BIM integration in the AM of concrete structures are analysed and joint value creation potentials are proposed. The study proposes a cross-situation analysis that can be applied to structure joint value creation potentials from the multi-dimensional integration of different factors and topics, especially for emerging technologies
Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) are emerging trends within the construction industry. It has been argued that both have transformed the industry by increasing efficiency and productivity. According to the US National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS, 2019), BIM is "a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility". According to the American Society for Testing and Materials (Technologies and Terminology, 2012), AM is defined as “the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies”.
Free full text source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336927625_On_the_potential_of_integrating_Building_Information_Modelling_BIM_for_the_Additive_Manufacturing_AM_of_concrete_structures
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TIP #1: Consider applying the bibliometric / scoping analysis / TOWS approach to the topic of interest to your organization.
TIP #2: You might also consider employing the expertise of your organization’s librarian in this endeavor. It can save you a lot of time.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Literature Searches (Part 7): Zotero
“The man who
listens to Reason is lost: Reason enslaves all whose minds are not strong
enough to master her” --
George Bernard Shaw (Irish literary Critic, Playwright and Essayist. 1925 Nobel
Prize for Literature, 1856-1950)
The final post in the Literature Search series covers Zotero.
Zotero is a free tool that collects, manages, and cites research sources. It's easy to use. Just click the Zotero icon located in your web browser. It automatically downloads all the date you need to organize and cite your reference sources. According to Wikipedia …
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Zotero is free and open-source reference management software to manage bibliographic data and related research materials (such as PDF files). Notable features include web browser integration, online syncing, generation of in-text citations, footnotes and bibliographies, as well as integration with the word processors Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, OpenOffice.org Writer and NeoOffice. It is produced by the Center for History and New Media of George Mason University (GMU).
The name 'Zotero' is loosely derived from an Albanian verb meaning "to master".
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zotero
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Let’s use the following article to explore Zotero’s features. The data items as they appear on the Taylor & Francis Online site are reproduced below, sans the Taylor & Francis formatting …
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Petroleum Science and Technology
Volume 32, Issue 11, 2014
Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN
Access options
DOI: 10.1080/10916466.2011.653466
L. Gaoa, H. Wana, M. Hanb & G. Guana
pages 1309-1317
Published online: 01 Apr 2014
Abstract
In this work, a low-viscosity ionic liquid 1-buthyl-3-methylimidazole thiocyanate ([BMIM]SCN) was utilized as extractant for the extractive desulfurization of thiophene in model oil. Several conditions were investigated respectively, including extraction time, temperature, and volume ratio of ionic liquid to model oil. Also the kinetics of extraction of thiophene were proposed. Under the optimal extractive conditions, the removal of thiophene in model oil was 55.6%. Other sulfur compounds and real oil were also investigated. Furthermore, the total desulfurization efficiency could reach 98.3%. In addition, the ionic liquid could be recycled seven times with negligible decrease in activity.
Author affiliations
a College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing , China
b College of Sciences , Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing , China
Source: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10916466.2011.653466#preview
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Here is what Zotero extracts when you click the Zotero icon located in the URL box near the top of your browser window …
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Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN
The final post in the Literature Search series covers Zotero.
Zotero is a free tool that collects, manages, and cites research sources. It's easy to use. Just click the Zotero icon located in your web browser. It automatically downloads all the date you need to organize and cite your reference sources. According to Wikipedia …
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Zotero is free and open-source reference management software to manage bibliographic data and related research materials (such as PDF files). Notable features include web browser integration, online syncing, generation of in-text citations, footnotes and bibliographies, as well as integration with the word processors Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, OpenOffice.org Writer and NeoOffice. It is produced by the Center for History and New Media of George Mason University (GMU).
The name 'Zotero' is loosely derived from an Albanian verb meaning "to master".
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zotero
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Let’s use the following article to explore Zotero’s features. The data items as they appear on the Taylor & Francis Online site are reproduced below, sans the Taylor & Francis formatting …
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Petroleum Science and Technology
Volume 32, Issue 11, 2014
Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN
Access options
DOI: 10.1080/10916466.2011.653466
L. Gaoa, H. Wana, M. Hanb & G. Guana
pages 1309-1317
Published online: 01 Apr 2014
Abstract
In this work, a low-viscosity ionic liquid 1-buthyl-3-methylimidazole thiocyanate ([BMIM]SCN) was utilized as extractant for the extractive desulfurization of thiophene in model oil. Several conditions were investigated respectively, including extraction time, temperature, and volume ratio of ionic liquid to model oil. Also the kinetics of extraction of thiophene were proposed. Under the optimal extractive conditions, the removal of thiophene in model oil was 55.6%. Other sulfur compounds and real oil were also investigated. Furthermore, the total desulfurization efficiency could reach 98.3%. In addition, the ionic liquid could be recycled seven times with negligible decrease in activity.
Author affiliations
a College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing , China
b College of Sciences , Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing , China
Source: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10916466.2011.653466#preview
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Here is what Zotero extracts when you click the Zotero icon located in the URL box near the top of your browser window …
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Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN
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Type
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Journal
Article
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Author
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L. Gao
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Author
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H. Wan
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Author
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M. Han
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Author
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G. Guan
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URL
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zotero://attachment/1810/
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Volume
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32
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Issue
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11
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Pages
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1309-1317
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Publication
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Petroleum
Science and Technology
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ISSN
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1091-6466,
1532-2459
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Date
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2014-06-03
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DOI
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Accessed
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9/26/2014,
9:54:00 AM
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Library
Catalog
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CrossRef
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Language
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en
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Date Added
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9/26/2014,
9:54:00 AM
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Modified
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9/26/2014,
9:54:00 AM
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Attachments
Taylor & Francis Online :: Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN - Petroleum Science and Technology - Volume 32, Issue 11
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To the Zotero basic record, you can add notes. For example …
Highlight this item in the Desulfurization post titled: "Literature Searches (Part 7): Zotero"
Of course, if you are writing a dissertation, your note could indicate, for example, the page and paragraph of the relevant quote, and how it would apply to your dissertation ntopic.
You can also Tag the item. For example …
DEEP DESULFURIZATION
IONIC LIQUIDS
NANJING TECH UNIVERSITY
Choose tags that make sense to you. I chose to add NANJING TECH UNIVERSITY, because I am interested in author affiliations. Creative use of tags can help you sort your research results in all sorts of useful ways.
By right clicking on an item, or an entire collection, you can produce a bibliography in any of the major citation styles. Here is the APA formatted cite of our sample article …
Gao, L., Wan, H., Han, M., & Guan, G. (2014). Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN. Petroleum Science and Technology, 32(11), 1309–1317.
We have just scratched Zotero’s surface. There are a number of useful guides to get you started using Zotero. Here are two of them …
Using Zotero
Alli Buchler & Stephanie Willen Brown
Park Library
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP5AzJHXfIA
How to manage a research library with Zotero
http://blog.oceans-campus.com/blog/bid/381943/How-to-manage-a-research-library-with-Zotero
Visit www.JeanSteinhardtConsulting.com for more tips and tricks.
Taylor & Francis Online :: Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN - Petroleum Science and Technology - Volume 32, Issue 11
///////
To the Zotero basic record, you can add notes. For example …
Highlight this item in the Desulfurization post titled: "Literature Searches (Part 7): Zotero"
Of course, if you are writing a dissertation, your note could indicate, for example, the page and paragraph of the relevant quote, and how it would apply to your dissertation ntopic.
You can also Tag the item. For example …
DEEP DESULFURIZATION
IONIC LIQUIDS
NANJING TECH UNIVERSITY
Choose tags that make sense to you. I chose to add NANJING TECH UNIVERSITY, because I am interested in author affiliations. Creative use of tags can help you sort your research results in all sorts of useful ways.
By right clicking on an item, or an entire collection, you can produce a bibliography in any of the major citation styles. Here is the APA formatted cite of our sample article …
Gao, L., Wan, H., Han, M., & Guan, G. (2014). Deep Desulfurization of Model Oil by Extraction with a Low-viscosity Ionic Liquid [BMIM]SCN. Petroleum Science and Technology, 32(11), 1309–1317.
We have just scratched Zotero’s surface. There are a number of useful guides to get you started using Zotero. Here are two of them …
Using Zotero
Alli Buchler & Stephanie Willen Brown
Park Library
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP5AzJHXfIA
How to manage a research library with Zotero
http://blog.oceans-campus.com/blog/bid/381943/How-to-manage-a-research-library-with-Zotero
Visit www.JeanSteinhardtConsulting.com for more tips and tricks.
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