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On the Prospects for African Philosophy in Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper grapples with the situation of people of African descent in Australia by working through the constitution of the body of academic philosophy in the country. It contends with the parochialism of the Australian philosophical community and the prospects for the cultivation of greater pluralism. Taking African philosophy as one possible
Bryan Mukandi
wiley   +1 more source

Angel network affiliation and business angels' investment practices [PDF]

Journal of Corporate Finance, 2017
Abstract This paper provides preliminary evidence on the effects of membership in a business angel network (BAN) on the investment decisions of the members. Using a novel dataset containing qualitative and quantitative information on 810 angel or angel-group backed investments in 619 companies by 330 unique business angels from 2008 to 2014, we show ...
Stefano Bonini, Vincenzo Capizzi, Mario Valletta, Paola Zocchi   +3 more
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Dr. Hans Kohn and the political takeover of the Berlin Medical Society by the National Socialist regime in 1933

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract To solidify their power over society, totalitarian regimes will usually eliminate any dissent, any perceived threats early on. These threats include not only political enemies but also educated and independent segments of society, such as professional associations.
Michael Hortsch
wiley   +1 more source

The Rationality and Irrationality of Financing Green Start-Ups

Administrative Sciences, 2015
Green start-ups contribute towards a transition to a more sustainable economy by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly innovation and bringing it to the market. Due to specific product/service characteristics, entrepreneurial motivation and
Linda Bergset
doaj   +1 more source

What Do We Know about Business Angels’ Decision Making Research Development? A Document Co-Citation Analysis

Economic and Business Review, 2022
Business angels (BAs) mitigate the financial gap of early-stage ventures and get actively involved in ventures they invest in. Their crucial role in the start-up ecosystem is spurring interest in their decision-making processes when making investments ...
Dina Vasić, Alenka Slavec Gomezel
doaj   +1 more source

Business angels : crucial elements of the European financial ecosystem [PDF]

, 2017
Europa steht vor einem Innovationsrätsel. Trotz hoher Forschungsinvestitionen und marktführender Unternehmen in vielen Branchen, gehen disruptive und radikale Innovationen meist nicht von europäischen Start-ups aus.
Licht, Georg, Pellens, Maikel
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Between public service and market: Portraying the bifront university in a platformized world

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper contributes to the international debate on the changes affecting recruitment and orientation processes toward higher education. Based on qualitative research involving 19 Italian public universities, the study analyses the transformations in communication, recruitment and orientation activities within platformization and increasing ...
Marco Pitzalis, Ciro Cangiano, Alessandro Lovari   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Analysis of Business Angels in Scotland And Poland [PDF]

, 2006
Business Angels are private individuals (or syndicates) who supply venture capital to businesses, mainly small start-up firms, in an informal investment market setting. This paper presents a preliminary analysis from the first phase of a research project
Ewa Helinska-Hughes, Geoff Whittam, Michael Danson, Michael Hughes, Stuart Paul   +4 more
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Is the well‐known phrase ‘small is beautiful’ true of small transnational education institutions?

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this research is to consider the potential attractiveness of operating a small international branch campus (IBC). Drawing upon resource‐based and legitimacy theories, we examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the business model that is based on having a small institution size.
Stephen Wilkins, Joe Hazzam
wiley   +1 more source

Entrepreneurs’ network characteristics and their perceived success in raising equity: Evidence from the business angel market

Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review
Objective: The article investigates the nexus between the characteristics of entrepreneurs’ networks and their perceived success in attracting funding from business angels. Research Design & Methods: The article is based on a quantitative study.
Justyna Zygmunt
doaj   +1 more source