Mapping patent classifications: portfolio and statistical analysis, and the comparison of strengths and weaknesses.
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SUBMITTER: Leydesdorff L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5533831 | biostudies-other | 2017
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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