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Combined Heat and Power Dispatch using Hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Biogeography-based Optimization

Roy, Provas Kumar; Ghosh, Madhumita - In: International Journal of Energy Optimization and … 6 (2017) 1, pp. 49-65

This paper explores the performance of biogeography-based optimization (BBO) algorithm for solving combined heat and … theory of biogeography and is inspired by the two concepts, namely migration of species between “islands” via flotsam, wind …

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The Role of Microfinance to Empower Women: The Case of Developing Countries

Aninze, Festus; El-Gohary, Hatem; Hussain, Javed - In: International Journal of Customer Relationship … 9 (2018) 1, pp. 54-78

This article reviews, discusses and provides a critical analysis relating to the role of microfinance on issues linking to poverty, gender equality, and women empowerment with particular emphasis on developing economies. In addition, this article provides an overview of the opportunities and...

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Business Management Models of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Africa: A Study into Their Enabling Environments

Pashkova, Nadya; Trujillo-Barrera, Andres; Apostolakis, … - In: International Journal of Food and Beverage … 1 (2016) 2, pp. 63-82

cooperative microfinance initiatives in comparison with other organizational forms in Africa. They distinguish three types of …

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Ethical Implications of the Digital Divide and Social Exclusion: Imperative for Cyber-Security Culture in Africa

Essien, Essien D. - In: International Journal of Innovation in the Digital … 9 (2018) 1, pp. 14-25

implication for cumulative research on the subject of digital divide in Africa. …

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School in a Box in Low Resource Primary School in Mozambique: Practical Application of Zone of Proximal Development in Teacher Training with Mobile Technology

O'Sullivan, Linda; Seabra, N. Miguel - In: International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL) 8 (2016) 2, pp. 44-54

mobile educational technology in low resource learning environments in Sub Saharan Africa. This paper sets the context for …

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Predictors of Nigeria's Premier University Undergraduate Students' Online Shopping Adoption

Opesade, Adeola Omobola; Fabowale, Omotola A. - In: International Journal of Online Marketing (IJOM) 8 (2018) 3, pp. 19-35

Online shopping is one of the dividends of the Internet technology. Online shops give shoppers the privilege of getting some benefits that cannot be offered in a physical store. Despite this, many potential customers have not embraced the technology, due to varying factors. The present article...

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Causal Analyses of Public Debt and Structural Adjustment

Ansah, John Pastor - In: International Journal of System Dynamics Applications … 6 (2017) 1, pp. 21-37

The impact of structural adjustment program on the economic situation in many African countries can not be overemphasised. Over two decades of implementing neo-liberal economic policies by the Bretton Woods institution, it is of great importance to document the lessons learnt. This paper elicits...

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Teaching a ‘Managing Innovation and Technology' Course: Ideas on How to Provide Students the Knowledge, Skills, and Motivation to Encourage Entrepreneurial Success

Ktoridou, Despo; Epaminonda, Epaminondas - In: International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and … 6 (2016) 1, pp. 38-55

In the last few years an increasing emphasis on developing entrepreneurship has been evident in many universities in an … curriculum, incorporating inductive methods. The findings may be useful for academics who teach entrepreneurship related topics …

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Academic Entrepreneurship for Scaling Innovation

Baporikar, Neeta - In: International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and … 6 (2016) 2, pp. 21-39

Academic Entrepreneurship in the last three decades has risen to greater heights. There are various reasons too. Indian … this academic entrepreneurship in India has played a seminal role in not only accomplishing this status but also enabled to … scale innovations. The proposed study aims to understand how academic entrepreneurship in India has been the enabler to …

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Concept and Application of Entrepreneurship Business Canvas Abstract

Almeida, Fernando - In: International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and … 7 (2017) 2, pp. 23-43

analysis. This framework was adopted and validated in the context of an entrepreneurship classroom. The findings indicate that …

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