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Monday, January 18, 2021

AFRICA - Science output up, but data-driven investment needed [University World News, 14 January 2021]

Title:
Science output up, but data-driven investment needed
 
Authors:
Fran­­çois van Schalkwyk, Jaco Blanckenberg, Nico Cloete, Peter Maassen & Johann Mouton
 
Published:
University World News, 14 January 2021

From the article:
African scientists’ share of the world’s publications has been increasing and more of the research published by scientists from the continent is being cited, but more regular, reliable and comprehensive data on research universities in Africa is needed to ensure that imminent decisions related to investing in the continent’s universities are well-directed.