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Preventive Medicine Reports, 2022 This study had the following objectives: To assess the level of knowledge of Mauritians aged ≥ 20 years on the health effects of Second Hand Smoke (SHS), to investigate their behaviour when exposed to SHS and to look for any association between SHS ...
Marie Chan Sun +3 more
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Studies in Business and Economics, 2018 This study is designed to investigate the factors influencing students' intention to adopt electronic learning (e-learning) in a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) economy.
Sannegadu Rajesh +5 more
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Graduate Work-Readiness in Mauritius: A multi-stakeholder approach
Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, 2020 Characterised by strong human capital dependency, Small Island Development States (SIDS) such as Mauritius depend largely on work-ready graduates to boost their economy.
Sarita Hardin-Ramanan +3 more
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Sustainable Productivity Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Shifts in R&D Investments and Technology
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to evaluate the long‐term prospects of sustainable productivity growth linked to plausible assumptions on public agricultural R&D investments as the key productivity driver. Second, it investigates the role of changing R&D focus from yield maximization to input saving technologies (fertilizers and pesticides). The
Zuzana Smeets Křístková +4 more
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An investigation of biodiesel production from microalgae found in Mauritian waters [PDF]
Biofuel Research Journal, 2014 The aim of this study was to assess the lipid content and the subsequent potential of different microalgae present in the Mauritian marine water to produce biodiesel. The share of micro-phytoplankton species in the water column was determined.
Keshini Beetul +4 more
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Lived experience of tobacco tax increase among socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018 Background Tobacco tax increase reduces tobacco use, but smokers especially socioeconomically disadvantaged who do not quit smoking may experience financial stress (Lantz et al. 2005; Siahpush et al. 2007; Krueger et al. 2008; Pampel et al . 2010)
Marie Chan Sun, Romain Vincent
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Newly established international branch campuses (IBCs) commence operations without a student body, and even after several years, many institutions fail to grow beyond 500 students. Despite having unique strategic needs, small IBCs are largely overlooked in the higher education literature.
Stephen Wilkins, Joe Hazzam
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Studies in Business and Economics, 2018 This paper has explored a pioneer model for online shopping behavior for natural flowers in Mauritius. Further to the extensive literature review, a survey method was adopted whereby 200 questionnaires were distributed to respondents using a non ...
Pudaruth Sharmila, Busviah Dhanishta
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Amid increasing environmental and economic pressures, Africa's transition to a circular economy (CE) presents a vital pathway to inclusive, low‐carbon development. Yet, how digital transformation, informal innovation, and science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy readiness shape CE outcomes remains underexplored.
Emmanuel K. Manu +2 more
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Use of Coal Bottom Ash as Mechanical Stabiliser in Subgrade Soil
Journal of Engineering, 2014 This paper presents the laboratory investigation work which forms part of a full scale research road project in Mauritius where coal bottom ash is used as mechanical stabiliser in a saprolitic subgrade soil.
Abdus Salaam Cadersa +2 more
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