ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.co3

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractIn this paper developments in global climate change are considered from a relatively unfamiliar perspective — that of the sociology of science and regulation. Contrary to popular assumptions, the criteria for ‘good science’ with respect to climate-related research, are now being determined not solely from within science itself; they are instead emerging through a process of ‘mutual construction’ with government policy institutions. This preliminary analysis has significant potential implications for scientific practices, and for future research and environmental policies, not least because mutual construction may now risk inadvertently foreclosing consideration of potentially significant alternative scientific research and policy approaches in the climate-change and related environmental fields.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.218

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractAn analysis of research and commercialisation related to the hybridoma technique in India and internationally shows that the gap between India and the advanced countries is not large at the research level, but Indian attempts at commercialisation lag behind quite a bit. This is due to: lack of enterprise and interaction between research organisations and industry; lack of complementary capabilities; access to kits from developed countries; and government policies which do not create a congenial atmosphere for Indian companies to invest in ancillary industries related to the manufacture of diagnostic kits. The constraints responsible for the existing weaknesses and shortfall are identified and certain policy prescriptions to create better and stronger capabilities for the utilisation of the hybridoma technique in India are suggested.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.231

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractAgricultural science in US public universities faces serious new challenges as a consequence of political and social events both internal and external to the community. Changing state and national demographics, slowing growth of US productivity, major national economic restructuring, a growing federal debt, increasing environmental concerns, major restructuring of the food and fiber system, waning financial support of science for science's sake, and major changes within research universities impact the agricultural sciences. In response, significant programmatic changes, to emphasize food and fiber needs, environmental quality and natural resources, as well as the quality of life for individuals, families and communities have already been made. The current context for agricultural research requires three creative and timely policy activities: strategic planning; budget initiatives; and legislative action. Each must be pursued aggressively, while remaining true to the fundamental purpose of research in public land-grant universities and research institutions: to create new knowledge that addresses societal needs.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.239

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP

摘要:

AbstractThe traditional institutional models relating expert knowledge to social need are increasingly unable to cope with the demands of a technologically complex world. The knowledge needed to understand such a system is context dependent. It can no longer be assumed that there are general truths which have the same standing as physical laws. Although consultancy is often seen as a means of funding research, it is in fact an essential part of an academic's professional job and the knowledge thus gained is of vital importance to the needs of modern society.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.249

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP

摘要:

AbstractThis paper presents new figures and proposes new metrics for industrial innovation in Canada. Two sources of new information are cited: Canadian taxation statistics; and a demographics research database that is currently under development. Although the figures are local to Canada, the approach is likely to apply internationally.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.259

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP

摘要:

AbstractThe compulsion of scientists is to strive constantly to advance knowledge. The driving force of enterprises is to innovate and market their innovations to survive. The way ahead is through market forces and trade-offs between the winners and losers. Negotiating these trade-offs to ensure a win-win situation is what we have to learn to do better. Ultimately the answer lies within our own consciences.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.267

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.274

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.275

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/22.4.276

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1995

数据来源: OUP