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Abelson, Philip H. – Science, 1974
Recent developments and future prospects for the financing of scientific publications are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Financial Problems, Financial Support, Periodicals, Publishing Industry
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Sommer, Richard G., Comp. – Science, 1973
The entire issue is given over to the listing of laboratory instruments and equipment and the names and addresses of their manufacturers. Names of the instruments appear in alphabetical order in the guide. In a separate section, following the guide, the complete name and telephone number of each manufacturer may be found, also listed in…
Descriptors: Equipment Manufacturers, Industry, Instrumentation, Laboratory Equipment
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Carter, Charles – Science, 1983
Various issues related to the interface between the natural sciences and the society they serve are addressed. These include direction of British research and development, problems in the business environment preventing the successful use of science, quality of management in successful use of science, and others. (JN)
Descriptors: Administration, Development, Economics, Foreign Countries
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Yuthavong, Yongyuth; And Others – Science, 1985
Cites the need for promoting science/technology management and policy formation in Thailand, viewing contributions of science/technology to the socioeconomic development of the country as high priorities. Criteria for selecting priority areas and key problems are noted; they include relevance to development, availability of human resources, and…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Industry, Policy Formation
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Shishido, Toshio – Science, 1983
Describes Japan's industrial development and science/technology policy. Topics include policies for promoting industries, rationalization policy for industry, catching up with advanced technology, progression from imitation to creative technology, Japan's advantages in technological development, and problems faced by developing countries today.…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Practices, Foreign Countries, Industry
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Weiss, Charles, Jr. – Science, 1985
Discusses the World Bank's role in helping scientific and technological development in developing countries. Areas considered include bank support for science and technology, agricultural research/extension, international agricultural and health research, education and training, support for industrial innovation, energy, research and policy, and…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Developing Nations, Energy, Financial Support
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Ross, Ian M. – Science, 1982
Although a stable economy, abundant natural resources, free competition of ideas, and cooperation between government/universities/industries have been responsible for American preeminence in science/technology, it is threatened by high inflation, obsession with short-term results, declining respect for quality/value of products, and a…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Government Role, Higher Education, Industry
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Keyworth, G. A. – Science, 1983
Long-term economic growth requires better use of research/development resources and closer interaction of academic, government, and industrial research communities. Proposed federal increase for university-based research, addressing national needs for new knowledge in fields important to industrial development/personnel training, requires research…
Descriptors: Development, Federal Aid, Financial Support, Government School Relationship
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Flores, Edmundo – Science, 1983
Discusses plans to develop and naturalize its scientific and technological capabilities. Areas in which Mexico's National Council of Science and Technology selected to focus a national development program include: scholarships for middle-/high-level researchers/technicians; programs to support research and basic/new industries; government-industry…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Industry
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Crawford, Allan R. – Science, 1981
Presents the viewpoint of a North American industrialist that the support of basic science by industry is essential for its future growth. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Cooperative Programs, Financial Policy, Higher Education
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Bromley, D. Allan – Science, 1982
Seven types of external frontiers of science are identified: federal government, educational establishment, private sector, national security and defense, world science and technology, the developing world, and the U.S. society. Problems for science and scientists related to these frontiers are discussed, considering changing national and…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Engineering Education, Government Role, Higher Education