NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 4 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Khasaev, Gabibulla R.; Sadovenko, Marina Yu.; Isaev, Roman O. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
The relevance of the analyzed issue is caused by the growing slippage of research funds of sustainable development in its practice. The purpose of the article is the theoretical basis of the biosphere reserve as a scientific research subject that is relevant to rules of the scientific activity. The leading approach to the study of this issue is…
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Scientific Research, Conservation (Environment), Genetics
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Benninghoff, Martin; Sormani, Philippe – European Journal of Education, 2008
This article analyses some typical consequences of a specific research policy on experimental research in biology. The policy is conducted by a national funding agency--the Swiss National Science Foundation--through a particular programme, the "National Centres of Competence in Research" which is designed to promote both "scientific…
Descriptors: Researchers, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Policy Analysis
Patterson, David – Scientific American, 1987
Presents current findings and theories on the causes of Down Syndrome. Reviews research which focused on chromosome 21 and the pathologies associated with it. (ML)
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Disabilities, Downs Syndrome, Genetics
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Allende, J. E. – Impact of Science on Society, 1989
Discussed is the Human Genome Project which aims to decipher the totality of the human genetic information. The historical background, the objectives, international cooperation, ethical discussion, and the role of UNESCO are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Bioethics, Biological Sciences, Biology