Conceptual model for measuring the scientific knowledge diffusion in the context of digitalization

Abstract

Abstract The main idea of digitalization is the transition to a new technological order and, as a result, gaining competitive advantages, therefore, measuring the diffusion of scientific knowledge in the digital economy is especially relevant. The existing articles do not offer general models for the transfer of knowledge, regardless of the digitalization industry. The authors of the article have developed a conceptual model for measuring the diffusion of scientific knowledge, which allows, according to the characteristics of knowledge carriers, to assess the proximity of their paradigms, as well as the likelihood of delays in the transfer of knowledge due to the need to relay knowledge, depending on the paradigms they use. Criteria to assess the reliability of the scientific knowledge transfer in the context of digitalization are proposed.