Abstract:

Based on the papers in CNKI database from 1999 to 2011, and applied with Co-word Analysis and Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS), this paper analyses the structure map of Knowledge Alliance (KA) in China from seven research areas. Some fundamental issues related to the scientific foundations of KA research are discussed and some essential issues related to the progress of KA research are outlined.

Key words: Knowledge alliance, 　Co-keyword analysis, 　Factor analysis method, 　Cluster analysis method