Standard-relevant publications: evidence, processes and influencing factors

Abstract This paper introduces the concept of standard-relevant publications, complementary to standard-essential patents and framed by knowledge utilization. By analyzing reference lists around 20,000 standards released ISO, authors scientific papers cited in who are working at German institutions were identified. The include universities, independent research societies, ministerial institutes companies. Almost thirty interviews conducted with most-cited these authors. addressed processes which publications come be referenced standards, motivations, barriers effects this. findings demonstrate opportunities for challenges establishing as a new performance indicator researchers, funding agencies, standard-setting organizations ultimately regulators.