Exploring the Dynamics of a Long-Term Research Network
Bidossessi M. G. Dossou Kpanou,
Kathleen D. Kelsey
Abstract:Studying the functionality and dynamism of long-term research networks makes it possible to discover underlying collaborative strategies and outcomes, including research productivity. Using a mixedmethods approach, we employed social network analysis (SNA) technique, original network indices, and qualitative interviews to operationalize the network dynamism of an entomology research team by explaining its reconfigurations over time. The study focused on a sub-network composed of researchers and Extension speci… Show more
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