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Exploring sustained participation in firm-hosted communities in China: the effects of social capital and active degree

Wei GuoTianjin Key Laboratory of Equipment Design and Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Ruo-Yu LiangTianjin Key Laboratory of Equipment Design and Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Lei WangTianjin Key Laboratory of Equipment Design and Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Wei PengTianjin Key Laboratory of Equipment Design and Manufacturing Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
Pages 223-242 | Received 22 Jul 2015, Accepted 10 Jul 2016, Published online: 26 Jul 2016

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