diffusion of innovation

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diffusion
noun[U]
uk
/dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/us
/dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/
the action of spreading in ...
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innovation
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
(the use of) a new idea ...
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In particular, the increasing knowledge and assertiveness of patients and of their representative groups has actually aided thediffusionofinnovation.
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Technology transfer comprises one aspect of a larger sociological process called thediffusionofinnovation.
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Successful innovation breeds imitation, and thediffusionofinnovationcompetes away monopoly profits until a new innovation begins the process again.
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The demographic variables tested were similar to those tested in other local surveys26,27 and discussed extensively within thediffusionofinnovationliterature5.
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These two surveys were modified from previousdiffusionofinnovationand research utilization studies (6;9;11;15;17;18;26;27;34;37;39;48).
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These two surveys were based on various instruments used in previousdiffusionofinnovationand research utilization studies (6;10;13;20;24;25;32;33;41;45;47;60).
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Examples can be found not only in physical phenomena, but also in biology, neuroscience, ecology (e.g. evolution), and economics (e.g.diffusionofinnovation).
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Thediffusionofinnovationtheory has been largely influenced by the work of rural sociologists.
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This work linked social networks to thediffusionofinnovation, and by extension, to epidemiology.
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Diffusionofinnovationin communication occurs when an individual communicates a new idea to one or several others.
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Thediffusionofinnovationcan diminish the first-mover advantages over time, and can be triggered via workforce mobility, publication of research, informal technical communication, reverse engineering, plant tours, etc.
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