The dynamics of the university systems in low income countries have changed drastically in the last three decades, and suggest directions in which higher education might be heading. Financing which depends more heavily on private resources and user contributions is the only feasible approach for reducing existing inefficiency and increasing…

Reviews research studies related to the monitoring of trace heavy metals in environmental samples such as plants, water, soils, and other natural resources in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria. Research results indicate a significant increase in toxic heavy metal levels has occurred, implying the need for environmental education. (Contains 31…

This volume presents articles by Gail Paradise Kelly spanning nearly 20 years of her professional career. Kelly, a leading scholar in the field of gender in education, was Professor of Education and Chairperson of the Department of Education, Organization, and Policy at State University of New York, Buffalo when she died in January of 1991. This…

This bibliography is intended for use as a reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of education with production in East- and Southern Africa. The document lists both published and unpublished literature about the integration of education, training, and productive work. "Education with production" refers to arrangements…

This report, which examines expected major trends in ocean research up to the year 2000, focuses on the most important ocean research problems that should receive particular attention during the next decades, what major advances should be expected and what kinds of research should be encouraged for them to be achieved, and impediments to achieving…

Because negative stereotypes have direct implications for social scientists' functioning and inclusion on multidisciplinary teams working in international development, rural sociologists should be aware of these stereotypes, identify their sources and modes of perpetuation, and utilize strategies to dispel unflattering characterizations.…

This report of the results of an evaluation of computer operations at the University of Honduras (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras) begins by discussing the problem--i.e., poor utilization of the campus mainframe computer--and listing the hardware and software available in the computer center. Data collection methods are summarized,…

Fitting educational research to Latin America's developmental needs is a political issue involving differences in perspectives of Latin American and United States researchers, Latin American governments, and agencies concerned with development outside Latin America. A comparison of ERIC's "Current Index to Journals in Education" with the…

A three-phase study, with a different sample for each phase, involved a total of 1125 secondary school students in Indonesia. The first phase involving 373 grade 8 and 9 students was used to develop and validate an Indonesian classroom environment instrument with eight scales based on the Individualized Classroom Environment Questionnaire and the…

A questionnaire sent to 295 destinations in 84 countries to obtain information on popular religious libraries of churches, synagogues, and mosques outside the United States received responses from 63 countries. Findings are reported by number of libraries by denomination and by country or region. Reports from individual countries are included.…

A survey at the University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria) examined faculty attitudes toward returning overdue library books. Results were analyzed using the cluster method of factor analysis, and forgetfulness of library obligation and personalization of resources were identified as the primary factors influencing faculty to retain books. The…

This case study describes the development of a game in Nigeria used to support the government's social reform campaign called War Against Indiscipline (WAI). The importance of designing low cost instructional materials for use in developing countries is emphasized. (LRW)

Describes a study that examined bibliographic items from the Indian Science Abstracts to explore the extent of collaborative research in the area of agricultural science. Multiple authorship trends in agricultural science are identified and compared with patterns found in other sciences. (7 references) (CLB)

In many developing countries financial constraints restrict school enrollment to low levels. Empirical evidence from Malawi is used in a simulation model to show that families are willing to pay for education and that scholarships can offset the equity effects of user charges. Appended are 18 references. (MLF)

This paper highlights potential benefits and more pressing social and legal problems facing Latin American nations in the area of informatics and small computers. Discussion covers potential uses (education, office applications, agriculture, national planning); role of central governments; implications for economic development; and transborder…