ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.2

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractThis paper gives a qualitative picture of the state of scientific and technological research in Colombia during the 1970s. It covers the private as well as state sectors, and social/natural sciences. When statistics are available, the quantitative picture is given.Some of the options open to government policy at the time are raised, and some of the decisions actually taken are briefly assessed. The people and the economy could both benefit from increased allocation of resources to science and technology.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.3

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractThe problems of introducing microcomputers into third world countries are discussed and emphasis is placed on the importance of ensuring the accuracy of the manual data collection system.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.15

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractThe history of chemical health hazards in the work environment is traced from prehistoric times to the present day. Early hazards included toxins from plant, animals, and sometimes minerals. Later, the most hazardous conditions were for miners and mineral processors, dyers, potters, etc.The first health-at-work legislation limited working hours in Spain's mercury mines from 1665. Serious attempts to identify and combat these health risks were first made on a significant scale late in the last century.Technology is now available to improve greatly the possibility of reducing harmful effects, despite the increased complexity of recent chemical hazards.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.21

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP

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AbstractThere was much social, political and military turmoil in India during Singh's time (1686–1743). He was well informed in scientific matters and personally involved in astronomy, amongst other things.He greatly exploited science for political and social goals. For instance, astronomy allowed a soundly-based reform of the calendar, with its many administrative and religious benefits. Astronomy also allowed for the building of impressive observatories, public manifestations of a powerful and developing culture and community.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.29

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP

摘要:

AbstractMany laboratory and other studies have shown that fluorides can cause genetic damage and cancer in plants and animals and their cells; this literature is reviewed. Studies on human populations have been undertaken in at least eight countries: this literature is also reviewed.Most studies on humans have compared cancer rates in fluoridated and non-fluoridated cities, and have concluded that fluoridation is safe. The authors point to serious weaknesses in these studies — poor control groups, too few people, too short a period being analysed, etc.The main conclusion is that fluoridation of drinking water is associated with increased cancer mortality rates.The policy implication is clear: stop water fluoridation.

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.36

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.47

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.48-a

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.49

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP

ISSN:1660-5527    

DOI:10.1093/spp/12.1.50

出版商:Beech Tree Publishing    

年代:1985

数据来源: OUP