Based on the theories of network, entrepreneurship, and knowledge sharing, used with multidisciplinary approaches, the general objective of the thesis is to contribute to the construction of a conceptual management model that provides a comprehensive view of the components of entrepreneurial ecosystems (EE). The research will be divided into four chapters: (1) systematic literature review on knowledge sharing in entrepreneurial ecosystems for the creation, survival, and development of startups; (2) comparative analysis between different entrepreneurial ecosystems to identify how values are created and captured from knowledge sharing and learning process management; (3) empirical study on the beacon effect of successful startups on the composition of cultural, material and social factors of EEs; (4) study on the complexities of entrepreneurial learning from business failure and its effect...

Background The incidence of kidney cancer has been increasing worldwide, with variable patterns in mortality due to improved diagnostic techniques and increased survival. The mortality rates, geographical distribution and trends of kidney cancer in South America remain poorly explored. This study aims to illustrate mortality by kidney cancer in Peru. Methods A secondary data analysis of the Deceased Registry of the Peruvian Ministry of Health database, from 2008 to 2019 was conducted. Data for kidney cancer deaths were collected from health facilities distributed throughout the country. We estimated age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR) per 100,000 persons and provided an overview of trends from 2008 to 2019. A cluster map shows the relationships among 3 regions. Results A total of 4221 deaths by kidney cancer were reported in Peru between 2008 and 2019. ASMR for Peruvian men ranged fr...