International Journal of Business and Economics Research

Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017

  • Open Access Determinants and the Effect on Article Performance

    Sumiko Asai

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 145-152
    Received: Nov. 23, 2017
    Accepted: Dec. 11, 2017
    Published: Jan. 10, 2018
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    Abstract: Although open access has steadily developed with the continuous increase in subscription journal price, the effect of open access articles on citations remains a controversial issue. The present study empirically examines the factors determining authors' choice to provide open access and the effects of open access on downloads and citations in hybr... Show More
  • The Economic Dimensions of Chinese Investments in Africa (2000-2015)

    Ayoub Taha Sidahmed

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 153-161
    Received: Dec. 03, 2017
    Accepted: Dec. 12, 2017
    Published: Jan. 18, 2018
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    Abstract: This study has been performed on the reality of the economic dimensions of China Investments in Africa during the period between (2000-2015). The Study adopted the descriptive analytical method by standing on the volume and the type of Chinese investments in the African continent. The study focused on the returns of these investment and the related... Show More