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Science & Technology Strategy and Policy

Research on the Digital Platform Construction for Think Tank in  China from the Perspective of Unleashing the Value of Data  Elements 

—Based on Three Typical Case Studies 

Wei Ying, Zhou Yuan, Wang Yinfang, Ren Zhu 

(Tianjin Academy of Science and Technology for Development, Tianjin 300171, China）

Abstract: The construction of digital platforms for think tanks is of great significance for  multiplying the value of data elements, supporting the high-quality development of think tanks, and building competitive advantages in the digital economy era. This paper examines three repre⁃ sentative domestic cases, namely, China Knowledge Centre for Engineering Sciences and Tech⁃ nology, Knowledge Service Platform for Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Think Tank  Information Platform. Through literature research, case studies, and comparative analysis, we ex⁃plore their practical experiences and characteristics in three major areas: resource construction, service functions, and communication and sharing. Specifically, the study focuses on 15 dimen⁃ sions: total resources, data sources, resource domains, resource collaboration, unique resources, resource classification, data governance, retrieval functions, utilization functions, analysis func⁃ tions, methodological tools, proactive services, communication matrices, interactive feedback, and collaborative sharing. The research indicates the following: ①Commonalities: In terms of  data resource construction, the platforms share several characteristics such as comprehensive  and diverse data sources, an emphasis on thematic and specialized resources, the development of  expert networks, and a focus on data governance. In terms of service functions, they mainly pro⁃ vide functions such as one-stop retrieval, data utilization, data analysis, integration of tools and  methods, and proactive knowledge services. In terms of communication and sharing, the plat⁃ forms focus on enhancing the dissemination effectiveness and user stickiness by creating a dis⁃ semination matrix, facilitating interactive feedback, and promoting collaborative sharing. ②Dif⁃ ferences: Think tanks of various types have different priorities when planning and constructing  digital platforms. For example, China Knowledge Centre for Engineering Sciences and Technol⁃ ogy focuses on the construction of resources such as knowledge bases, datasets, and project li⁃ braries within specific vertical fields. It is committed to providing information support and ser⁃ vices for major decision-making in these fields and scientific and technological activities. In  contrast, the Knowledge Service Platform for Chinese Academy of Sciences focuses on the intelli⁃ gent analysis, mining, and knowledge association of unstructured texts, and provides intelligent, precise, and timely knowledge service functions while placing a strong emphasis on linking and  integrating with offline resources such as self-built libraries. Meanwhile, the Guangdong Think  Tank Information Platform focuses on giving full play to the linking role of the platform to pro⁃ mote resource sharing and fostering collaboration among the government, enterprises, universi⁃ ties, and peer think tanks. Therefore, the construction of digital platforms for think tanks should  be based on data resources, driven by digital technologies, and guided by specific scenario re⁃ quirements. The approach to building these platforms should be tailored to local conditions, con⁃ sidering factors such as positioning objectives, disciplinary backgrounds, areas of expertise, and  application scenarios. Finally, based on the above conclusions, three development suggestions  are put forward. First, data resource construction should be tailored to the specific circumstances  of think tanks, taking into account both universality and characteristics. Second, service func⁃ tions should be aligned with application scenarios, balancing diversity and personality. Finally, communication and sharing should enhance user interaction, striking a balance between external  connectivity and internal collaboration. 

Key words: digital platform; think tank; data resources; service functions; communication  and sharing