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On the obituary of scientific knowledge monopoly
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2013
The August 15th 2013 Shanghai Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU) should leave policy makers wondering about whether the impressive growth experienced by 'latecomers in the industry' has moved hand-in-hand with contribution to knowledge by means of scientific publications. Against...
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A brief future of Time in the monopoly of scientific knowledge
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2013
This seminal paper provides global empirical evidence on catch-up processes in scientific and technical publications. Its purpose is to model the future of scientific knowledge monopoly in order to understand whether the impressive growth experienced by latecomers in the industry has been...
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PhD by publication as an argument for innovation and technology transfer : with emphasis on Africa
Asongu, Simplice; Nwachukwu, Jacinta C. - 2016
regions of the world. This paper presents an argument in favour of PhD by Publication as a tool for innovation and technology … between the doctoral education, innovation, technology transfer and development catch-up. Implications for scientific research …
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Unregistered firms, financial access and innovation
Njinyah, Sam Z.; Asongu, Simplice - 2023
innovation and whether this relation is moderated by institutional support (having access to finance from financial institutions … that start operation informally and the firm's innovation and that such effect persists overtime. The study found that this … that such a relationship is based on the type of innovation being pursued by the firm. By examining the moderation effect …
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Patterns and drivers of financial sector growth in the digital age : insights from a study of industrialized economies
Vu, Khuong; Asongu, Simplice - 2023
The financial sector in advanced economies has undergone significant evolution driven by restructuring, globalization, and the digital revolution, which have profoundly shaped its developmental dynamics. This study investigates the forces behind the growth and convergence of the financial sector...
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Financial inclusion and small enterprise growth in Africa : emerging perspectives and research agenda
Kuada, John E. - 2021
Purpose - The purposes of this paper are to review the streams of studies that link financial inclusion to small enterprise growth in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), to identify the research gaps they provide, and to prepare an agenda for future research in the field. Design/methodology/approach - The...
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Does agri-business/small and medium enterprise investment scheme (AGSMEIS) impact on youth entrepreneurship development in sub-Saharan Africa? : evidence from Nigeria
Okolo-Obasi, Elda N.; Uduji, Joseph I. - 2021
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the agri-business/small and medium investment schemes (AGSMEIS) in Nigeria. Its special focus is to investigate the impact of the AGSMEIS on youth entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach - This paper adopts...
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Environmental pollution policy of small businesses in Nigeria and Ghana : extent and impact
Efobi, Uchenna Rapuluchukwu; Belmondo, Tanankem; Orkoh, … - 2018
This study provides a comprehensive assessment of firms' operation and environmental protection polices in Nigeria and Ghana, where there has been a rising industrial growth amidst low regulatory and institutional frameworks. We analyze the extents to whic h firms' adoption of environmental...
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The impact of e-wallet on informal farm entrepreneurship development in rural Nigeria
Uduji, Joseph I.; Okolo-Obasi, Elda N.; Asongu, Simplice - 2018
Transforming agriculture from a largely subsistence enterprise to a profitable commercial venture is both a prerequisite and a driving force for accelerated development and sustainable growth in su b - Saharan Africa. The objective of this investigation is to assess the impact of the Federal...
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Culture and economic development in Africa - opportunities and challenges
Kuada, John E. - 2020
This paper forwards the view that some aspects of African culture enhance economic development on the continent while other aspects tend to constrain development. By drawing on the extant literature on culture and development, the paper discusses the manner in which economic activities are...
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