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Knowledge-Based Innovation and Research Productivity in Saudi Arabia

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Higher Education in Saudi Arabia

Part of the book series: Higher Education Dynamics ((HEDY,volume 40))

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This chapter explores the research systems used by Saudi universities, with a particular emphasis on the link between university research and knowledge production systems. It analyses the quantity, quality and impact of consultancies and research publications and explores the extent to which research is driving national industry productivity and competitiveness.

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Al-Ohali, M., Shin, J.C. (2013). Knowledge-Based Innovation and Research Productivity in Saudi Arabia. In: Smith, L., Abouammoh, A. (eds) Higher Education in Saudi Arabia. Higher Education Dynamics, vol 40. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6321-0_9

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