TY - JOUR T1 - Enhancing Researchers' Scientific Performance: The Moderating Roles of Motivation and Opportunity in the Human Capital Relationship through AMO Theory A1 - Nadine F. Laurent A1 - Sophie R. Martin A1 - Marc A. Lefevre JF - Annals of Organizational Culture, Leadership and External Engagement Journal JO - Ann Organ Cult Leadersh Extern Engagem J SN - 3108-4176 Y1 - 2024 VL - 5 IS - 1 DO - 10.51847/Zl2UsYRrQe SP - 226 EP - 241 N2 - This study investigates empirically how the interplay of motivation and available opportunities strengthens the link between a researcher’s human capital and their personal scientific output. Drawing on recent research in strategic human capital and the abilities-motivation-opportunity (AMO) framework, we employ a combined quantitative and qualitative approach to uncover the key determinants of individual scientific performance. Regression analysis of a dataset of 471 Spanish academic researchers confirms that both motivation and opportunities act as moderators in the human capital–performance relationship. Based on the results, this paper identifies crucial drivers of scientific productivity and provides actionable insights for research management and policy development. UR - https://apsshs.com/article/enhancing-researchers-scientific-performance-the-moderating-roles-of-motivation-and-opportunity-in-nxgqcqmdtmgw14l ER -