Knowledge brokers: The role of intermediaries in producing research impact

@article{Knight2013KnowledgeBT,
  title={Knowledge brokers: The role of intermediaries in producing research impact},
  author={Christine Knight and Catherine Lyall},
  journal={Evidence \& Policy: A Journal of Research, Debate and Practice},
  year={2013},
  volume={9},
  pages={309-316}
}
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