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Advancing the national and global knowledge economy

The Role of Research Universities in Developing Countries

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ID4098159
AuthorsP G Altbach (0000-0003-1307-9339, Boston College, corresponding author)
Year2013
Volume38
Issue3
Pages316-330
Publication date2013-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueStudies in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03075079.2013.773222
OpenAlexW1988445047
LanguageEN
Citations received51
References cited15

Research universities are a central part of all academic systems. They are the key points of international contact and involvement. Research is produced, disseminated and in many cases imported. For developing countries, the mechanisms for the involvement of research universities in the global knowledge economy is complex, and includes issues of mobility, the use of technology, collaboration, and other elements

Business · Developing country · Economic growth · Economics · Higher education · Knowledge economy · Political science · Public relations · Higher Education Governance and Development · Intellectual Capital and Performance Analysis · University-Industry-Government Innovation Models

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Unique citing works51
Citations per year3,92
Citation span2013 - 2026 (14)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 48

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