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Friday, July 18, 2008

Issues in Science and Technology: Two Issues

The last two online issues of Issues in Science and Technology have a number of items relating to science and technology in developing nations.

The Winter 2008 issue.
  • In the Forum: "Mexican ChaCha" and "Improving Indian Innovation"
  • Global Science Gaps Need Global Action by Mohamed H. A. Hassan
  • Open Access to Research for the Developing World by Matthew J. Cockerill and Bart G. J. Knols
  • How to Use Technology to Spur Development by Renee Kuriyan, Isha Ray and Daniel Kammen
The Spring 2008 issue.
  • In the Forum: "Science in the Developing World" and "Innovation in Poor Countries"
  • Asian Successes vs. Middle Eastern Failures: The Role of Technology Transfer in Economic Development by Howard Pack
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