The University technology transfer (UTT) process is hindered by various barriers to achieving a successful translation of innovative technologies from universities to industries and other partners. Identifying these various barriers and understanding their interrelationships would provide a better understanding of the complex nature of the UTT process, which may be considered as inputs to crucial decision-making initiatives. This paper addresses this gap by holistically determining UTT barriers and their intertwined relationships. Using the Delphi method and fuzzy cognitive mapping, a case study in a state university in the Philippines was conducted to carry out this objective. The Delphi process extracts 24 relevant barriers of UTT, out of 46 barriers obtained from a comprehensive review of the extant literature. The results show that misalignment between research and commercialization objectives is the barrier that was influenced most by the other barriers. In contrast, high costs of managing joint research projects in terms of time and money and institutional bureaucracy have the highest out-degree measures or are the barriers that influence other barriers the most. These findings provide guidelines to various stakeholders and decision-makers in understanding the existence of barriers in the formulation of strategies and initiatives for a successful UTT process.

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Establishing an efficient transportation infrastructure is part of urban development and could benefit multiple aspects of modern life. However, with the rise in the population, traffic congestion has become apparent and transportation systems urgently need to be improved. This study investigates several challenges that hindered the implementation of the bus rapid transit system implementation in the perspective of a developing country. Expert opinions were gathered using the Delphi method to identify the challenges, while decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) methods were used to analyze the interconnectedness of these challenges and prioritize them in terms of the urgency to mitigate them. A total of 18 challenges were listed covering internal and external factors. The results show that approval during planning, communication barriers between consultants and contractors, and political will of the government officials significantly influence other challenges. Moreover, approval during planning, complexity of implementation, complaints of the affected establishments, coordination between different agencies, and impact on public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers are the challenges ranked highest in terms of prioritization. These findings will aid the stakeholders in managing the challenges and provide insights and guidelines for developing strategies to overcome them.