Guest Editor's Introduction: Communication in Technology Transfer and Diffusion: Defining the Field.

The article reflects on technology transfer and diffusion. Technology transfer is the complex social process that moves technology from bench to market and drives global economic growth. Technical diffusion is the process by which innovations are adopted and implemented. The two may be considered synonymous with the phenomenon of growth in a global economy. A report shows that global research and development spending is advancing with more international research collaboration and alliances than ever before.