📊 **Analyzing 117,590 papers (2014-2023)** across Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics, the study tracks how scientific discoveries translate into patented tech. *Spoiler:* Open Access is a game-changer! [2/8]

🔓 **Open Access (OA) Drives Innovation**:
- OA papers (esp. hybrid journals/green repositories) are **7x more likely** to be cited in patents vs. those mentioned in blogs.
*Accessibility = Commercial potential?* [3/8]

⚠️ **But… Policy-focused research lags**: Papers citing policy documents are *less* cited in patents. Patents may prioritize market-ready solutions over societal challenges. A gap between academic goals and industry needs? 🤔 [4/8]

🌐 **Disciplinary Differences Matter**:
- Biochemistry/Genetics lead in biotech patents.
- Engineering/Physics dominate industrial innovations.
- Math’s impact is niche but critical.
*Innovation isn’t one-size-fits-all.* [5/8]

📉 **Surprising Negatives**:
- More funding → *fewer* patent citations (applied research trends? Overload in OA journals?).
- Social media mentions & author numbers have **minimal impact** on patents.
*Visibility ≠ Commercial relevance.* [6/8]

🔍 **Key Takeaway**: While blogs/Mendeley boost academic visibility, they don’t bridge the science-industry gap. Open Access and disciplinary alignment are far stronger drivers of tech innovation. [7/8]

📑 Dive deeper: “Linking Science and Industry: Influence of Scientific Research on Technological Innovation through Patent Citations” arxiv.org/abs/2502.14570
#OpenAccess #Innovation #SciencePolicy #TechTransfer [8/8]