The state of science and technology in Africa (2000-2004): A scientometric assessment

Scientometrics

Volumn 79, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 297-309

  Pouris, Anastassios ^a   Pouris, Anthipi ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA   (South Africa)

^b NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION   (South Africa)

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EID: 67349157175     PISSN: 01389130     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11192-009-0419-x     Document Type: Article

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