I Shall Live and not Perish: Revisiting Revise and Resubmit.

When I was invited by the editors to submit a paper for their collection, I thought that what might be most helpful for readers would be for me to share some reflections on, and lessons from my own journey. This process also helps me to make sense of my experiences and the experiences of others; and...

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Publicado en:African Studies Vol. 83; no. 2/3; pp. 122 - 134
Autor principal: Ampofo, Akosua Adomako
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Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun-Sep2024
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