Publications
I do not have a lot of publications yet, but I hope that the ones I have right now are of interest for you. If you have any questions or are interested in commenting my work I will be happy to receive any comments.
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Font-Julian, Cristina I.
Translating innovation: The role of dissemination in patents Book Chapter
In: Dinu, Nicoleta-Roxana; Baiget, Tomàs (Ed.): Ciencia para la Sociedad, pp. 39-49, Ediciones Profesionales de la Información, 2026, ISBN: 978-84-125757-7-4.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Innovation, Knowledge Transfer, Open Science, Patent, Science Communication, Science Visibility, Scientific Narrative, Scientific Visibility, Social Impact
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abstract = {Patent disclosure is a central component of the innovation ecosystem, yet it has often been treated as secondary to the exclusionary legal function of patents. This chapter examines patent disclosure from a dual perspective: as a structural requirement of the patent system and as a strategic communication practice aimed at knowledge transfer. Drawing on the author’s source materials and on academic and institutional literature, the chapter first analyses the quid pro quo logic underpinning the patent system: inventions are made public in exchange for a temporary right to exclude others. Second, it explores the visibility of patent documents as sources of technological, legal, and commercial information, as well as their contribution to
cumulative innovation, technology intelligence and the linkage between science and industry. Third, it proposes a framework for the public communication of patents by distinguishing audiences, goals, languages, and channels. Finally, it provides examples and practical recommendations for communicating patents without oversimplifying them: translating without betraying, explaining the problem solved, distinguishing between applications and granted patents, and supporting communication with sources, context, and accessible visualisations. The chapter concludes that patents should not be understood merely as legal titles of protection, but also as knowledge circulation devices whose social value depends largely on their intelligibility and on the quality of their communication},
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Patent disclosure is a central component of the innovation ecosystem, yet it has often been treated as secondary to the exclusionary legal function of patents. This chapter examines patent disclosure from a dual perspective: as a structural requirement of the patent system and as a strategic communication practice aimed at knowledge transfer. Drawing on the author’s source materials and on academic and institutional literature, the chapter first analyses the quid pro quo logic underpinning the patent system: inventions are made public in exchange for a temporary right to exclude others. Second, it explores the visibility of patent documents as sources of technological, legal, and commercial information, as well as their contribution to
cumulative innovation, technology intelligence and the linkage between science and industry. Third, it proposes a framework for the public communication of patents by distinguishing audiences, goals, languages, and channels. Finally, it provides examples and practical recommendations for communicating patents without oversimplifying them: translating without betraying, explaining the problem solved, distinguishing between applications and granted patents, and supporting communication with sources, context, and accessible visualisations. The chapter concludes that patents should not be understood merely as legal titles of protection, but also as knowledge circulation devices whose social value depends largely on their intelligibility and on the quality of their communication
cumulative innovation, technology intelligence and the linkage between science and industry. Third, it proposes a framework for the public communication of patents by distinguishing audiences, goals, languages, and channels. Finally, it provides examples and practical recommendations for communicating patents without oversimplifying them: translating without betraying, explaining the problem solved, distinguishing between applications and granted patents, and supporting communication with sources, context, and accessible visualisations. The chapter concludes that patents should not be understood merely as legal titles of protection, but also as knowledge circulation devices whose social value depends largely on their intelligibility and on the quality of their communication
2.
Orduña-Malea, Enrique; Font-Julian, Cristina I.
Research on research visibility Journal Article
In: BiD: textos universitaris de biblioteconomia i documentació, no. 53, pp. 8, 2025, ISSN: 1575-5886.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Academic SEO, Informetrics, Meta-Science, Science Communication, Science of Science, Science Studies, Science Visibility, Scientometrics
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title = {Research on research visibility},
author = {Enrique Orduña-Malea and Cristina I. Font-Julian},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1344/bid2024.53.01},
issn = {1575-5886},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-01-23},
urldate = {2025-01-23},
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number = {53},
pages = {8},
abstract = {This editorial explores the significance of research visibility within the evolving landscape of academic communication, mainly focusing on the role of search engines as online meta-markets shaping the impact of research. With the rapid expansion of scientific output and the increasing reliance on algorithm-driven platforms such as Google and Google Scholar, the online visibility of scholarly work has become an essential factor in determining its reach and influence. The need for more rigorous research into academic search engine optimization (A-SEO), a field still in its infancy despite its growing relevance, is also discussed, highlighting key challenges in the field, including the lack of robust research methodologies, the skepticism within the academic community regarding the commercialization of science, and the need for standardization in reporting and measurement techniques. This editorial thus invites a multidisciplinary dialogue on the future of research visibility, with significant implications for academic publishing, science communication, research evaluation, and the global scientific ecosystem.},
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This editorial explores the significance of research visibility within the evolving landscape of academic communication, mainly focusing on the role of search engines as online meta-markets shaping the impact of research. With the rapid expansion of scientific output and the increasing reliance on algorithm-driven platforms such as Google and Google Scholar, the online visibility of scholarly work has become an essential factor in determining its reach and influence. The need for more rigorous research into academic search engine optimization (A-SEO), a field still in its infancy despite its growing relevance, is also discussed, highlighting key challenges in the field, including the lack of robust research methodologies, the skepticism within the academic community regarding the commercialization of science, and the need for standardization in reporting and measurement techniques. This editorial thus invites a multidisciplinary dialogue on the future of research visibility, with significant implications for academic publishing, science communication, research evaluation, and the global scientific ecosystem.