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This involved the application of the covariance and multiple regression analytical methods.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Findings<\/jats:title>The results demonstrate that some of the SME characteristics return significant impacts on private and public KM: the processes of knowledge creation, transfers of knowledge and innovation. 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