The in-between world of knowledge brokering
BMJPublished 18 January 2007Open access
Jonathan Lomas
Citations540
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score2.98
SNIP9.45
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An emerging role therefore exists for knowledge brokers, supported by knowledge brokering resources and agencies, to fill the gap in the production and use of health research.
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