It provides new information the academic can use as a springboard for further study. It can also provide a valuable premise for current business practice, particularly in terms of capital and the value of particular kinds of partnerships. The lack of literature study and unity is a pity, but by no means detracts from the importance of the study. Indeed, the very shortcomings of the article can serve to inspire future authors to better efforts. Future considerations for study could then focus more clearly upon the literature and upon how this connects with the new data presented in the article.
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