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Valorisation : the case of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
(HESA, 2018)Valorisation is a process that adds value to academic knowledge. It comprises all activities pertaining to the dissemination and exploitation of such knowledge for social and economic benefit. A 4D valorisation map was ... -
General discussion of data quality challenges in social media metrics: Extensive comparison of four major altmetric data aggregators
(Public Library of Science, 2018)The data collection and reporting approaches of four major altmetric data aggregators are studied. The main aim of this study is to understand how differences in social media tracking and data collection methodologies can ... -
Cultural differences and confidence in institutions : comparing Africa and the USA
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2018)A comparison was undertaken of confidence in 17 institutions in Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and the USA using data from the World Values Survey to find shared valuations and distinguishing characteristics as markers of cultural ... -
Country-specific factors that compel South African scientists to engage with public audiences
(SISSA Medialab, 2018)A study in South Africa shed light on a set of factors, specific to this country, that compel South African scientists towards public engagement. It highlights the importance of history, politics, culture and socio-economic ... -
Academics at three African universities on the perceived utilisation of their research
(HESA, 2018)This article contributes to emerging knowledge on the utilisation of university research in sub-Saharan Africa. A survey was conducted comprising 463 academics at three African universities: the University of Ibadan ...
