Journal articles: 'Centre for Science in Society'

1

Samorukova, Antonina G. "Activities of scientific societies of the Kola Science Centre of RAS." Transaction Kola Science Centre 11, no. 6-2020 (December 25, 2020): 86–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.37614/2307-5252.2020.6.19.007.

Full text

Abstract:

The article considers the activities of the Kola Branch of the Mineralogical Society, the Northern Branch of the Geographical Society of USSR (SFGO), and the branch of the All Union Society “Znaniye”. Scientific, organizational, and educational activities of the named societies were various and successful for quite a long period. They were aimed at promoting development of science and research, popularization of most recent achievements in science, mutual informing and coordinating of corresponding research being the main trend. The Kola Branch of the Mineralogical Society assisted in joining geological research in mineralogy. SFGO was mainly involved in humanitarian research inviting experts for cooperative joint archeological, ethnographic expeditions in the region. Popularization of science was extensively performed in cooperation with the society Znaniye.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

2

Drioli, Alessandra. "Science centres around the world see unrest for art and science in society." Journal of Science Communication 08, no. 02 (June 19, 2009): C01. http://dx.doi.org/10.22323/2.08020301.

Full text

Abstract:

In present times it would not be appropriate to say art made a “debut” in science centres, as it has been a feature since the beginning of their history, and it appeared precisely in the ‘parent’ science centre, the Exploratorium. However, now it is time to check the progress. There is unrest for this issue, as in history-making times, and it is worthwhile to follow the new developments and hear the words of the coordinators of the artistic activities in science centres and, more in general, in science museums, and also of the artists involved in the process. The goal is to promote a debate on the final results of this phenomenon and on what will happen next. Also, emphasis should be put on the importance for each museum to define right from the start an ‘art policy’, even a complex one, but somehow structured, that may be employed at many levels according to the needs of the museum itself.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

3

Mintz, Ann. "Science, society and science centres." História, Ciências, Saúde-Manguinhos 12, suppl (2005): 267–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0104-59702005000400013.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

4

Rodari, Paola, and Matteo Merzagora. "The Lisbon post-its: how science-in-society issues were reflected in the last ECSITE meetings." Journal of Science Communication 06, no. 02 (June 21, 2007): C06. http://dx.doi.org/10.22323/2.06020306.

Full text

Abstract:

ECSITE is the European network of science centres and museums (www.ecsite.net). The ECSITE Annual Conference, attended every year by several hundreds of professionals in science museums and science centres (870 at the last edition), and the ECSITE director forum, where full members of the association discuss on focused topics, are excellent observation points. Looking at what goes on in these meetings allows to track what is high on the agenda of the science-centre community, how the focus of interest moves, what are the main concerns of museum professionals.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

5

Chadwick, Ruth, and Hub Zwart. "CSG centre for society and the life sciences." Life Sciences, Society and Policy 8, no. 2 (2012): 01. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-5354-8-2-01.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

6

Dalton, Bronwen. "Civil Society: Overlapping Frames." Cosmopolitan Civil Societies: An Interdisciplinary Journal 6, no. 2 (September 2, 2014): 40–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/ccs.v6i2.3918.

Full text

Abstract:

The social sciences are bedeviled by terminological promiscuity. Terms and phrases are used at one time in a certain context and later borrowed and applied in different circumstances to somewhat different phenomena. Sometimes different groups of actors or researchers simultaneously use the same term with somewhat different meanings. Such is the use of the term civil society. In this 5th Anniversary of the Cosmopolitan Civil Societies: An Interdisciplinary Journal, it is timely to trace the evolution of the idea of civil society to its multiple guises in the present. The paper reviews the term’s 18th and 19th century roots, its recent resurrection and the opposing views of civil society, including views that question its applicability to non-western settings. It then discusses prospects for developing agreed approaches to the study of civil society. To guide our thinking the paper presents a brief overview of different approaches to defining civil society taken by some of the major so-called centres for civil society in Australia and internationally. The paper concludes by reflecting on these definitional challenges as it has played out at one particular cross faculty research centre, the University of Technology, Sydney’s Cosmopolitan Civil Societies Research Centre.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

7

Amodio, Luigi. "Are museums places where science and society can really engage in a dialogue? A positive example related to the rubbish emergency in the Campania region." Journal of Science Communication 07, no. 01 (March 21, 2008): C03. http://dx.doi.org/10.22323/2.07010303.

Full text

Abstract:

Science musums and science centres are wonderful places to host, support and mediate the dialogue between science and society. In fact, they are a natural crossroad where scientists, general public, media and insitutions for formal and informal learning meet. During the recent political and health crisis concerning the rubbish treatment in the Italian region of Campania, the science centre "Città della Scienza" has promoted an unusual dialogue between citizens and scientists.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

8

Howarth, Glennys. "The Centre for Death and Society." Bereavement Care 25, no. 3 (December 2006): 53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02682620608657671.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

9

Ganry, Jacky. "At the banana-ripening centre – Science and Society – Citrus Tristeza in Brazil." Fruits 61, no. 4 (July 2006): A1—A2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/fruits/200661400.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

10

Williams, J. G., A. G. Atkins, M. N. Charalambides, and P. W. Lucas. "Cutting science in biology and engineering." Interface Focus 6, no. 3 (June 6, 2016): 20160021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsfs.2016.0021.

Full text

Abstract:

On 26–27 October 2015, the Theo Murphy international scientific meeting on ‘Cutting science in biology and engineering’ was held at the Kavli Royal Society Centre, Chicheley Hall, Buckinghamshire, UK. The meeting was organized by Professor Gordon Williams FREng FRS, Professor Tony Atkins FREng, Professor Peter Lucas and Dr Maria Charalambides and it was enabled through the Royal Society scientific programme. It connected scientists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines including Biology and Mechanical Engineering from around the world.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

11

Eikeland, Ingrid, and Merethe Frøyland. "Pedagogical considerations when educators and researchers design a controversy-based educational programme in a science centre." Nordic Studies in Science Education 16, no. 1 (February 17, 2020): 84–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.5617/nordina.7001.

Full text

Abstract:

This article reports from a 1,5 yearlong co-design process where mainly one researcher and four science centre educators collaboratively designed a controversy-based educational programme for upper secondary school in a Norwegian science centre. Its aim was to contribute to our understanding of the transition in science centres from embracing neutral, science facts, to invite visitors to discuss and think critically about contemporary issues. The data for this study consists of sound recordings from one group interview, eight workshops and three informal meetings. In the analysis, we identified barriers related to both choosing a controversial issue and choosing pedagogical activities. For example, to address an issue that was both science and society based, and finding ways to engage students in discussion. Based on our findings, we recommend paying special attention to the role of sparking students’ emotional engagement, the aspect of no right or wrong answer, and the balance between hands-on activity and dialogue when designing controversy-based activities in these institutions.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

12

Booth, John. "Delving into Data Centre Design." ITNOW 61, no. 4 (2019): 6–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/itnow/bwz089.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

13

Smith, Rebecca. "Building capacity: Science in the developing world." Biochemist 32, no. 4 (August 1, 2010): 44–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1042/bio03204044.

Full text

Abstract:

On 15 June 2010 Innovation, Sustainability, Development: A New Manifesto was launched at the Royal Society in London. This manifesto was written by the Social, Technological and Environmental Pathways to Sustainability (STEPS) Centre. The STEPS Centre is based in both the Institute of Development Studies and the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex. The new manifesto, as its name suggests, builds on the work of an ‘old’ manifesto known as the Sussex Manifesto. Commissioned by the United Nations as part of its Plan of Action for Science and Development for the ‘Second UN Development Decade’, i.e. the 1970s, the Sussex Manifesto was published in 1969.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

14

Parkinson, John H., D. Ashton, K. Atkin, and B. Harrison. "The STAR CENTRE at Sheffield Hallam University." International Astronomical Union Colloquium 162 (1998): 185–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0252921100115064.

Full text

Abstract:

The Star Centre is a national astronomy and space science base whichfacilitates public access to news and informationpromotes public awareness, interest, enjoyment and understanding.The Star Centre meets these twin aims by providing an information service which can be accessed in a variety of ways and by offering a menu of public observing events.The concept of a national astronomy base developed as part of the Centre for Science Educations growing portfolio of initiatives in both the formal education sector and the wider umbrella of the Public Understanding of Science. In December 1996 the Star Centre was launched with the aid of a Royal Society COPUS development grant and matching funding from Sheffield Hallam University.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

15

Robin, Libby, and Stephen Boyden. "Telling the Bionarrative: a Museum of Environmental Ideas." Historical Records of Australian Science 29, no. 2 (2018): 138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/hr18007.

Full text

Abstract:

This paper explores the history of a proposal for an ideas-based museum of ecological concepts, a ‘National Biological Centre' for Canberra in 1965, and its successors.2 The background to the proposal came from changing ideas about zoos in the 1960s, and the emerging discipline of human ecology. The mission of the centre was to explore the relations between humans, other life-forms and their physical environment through what its chief protagonist, Stephen Boyden, called a comprehensive ‘bionarrative'.3 The centre was to facilitate the understanding of biophysical and social worlds as interrelated dynamic systems. The Biological Centre was conceived as a ‘major cultural institution' for the nation, reflecting relations between science and society, and informing culture with science.4 Unlike traditional natural history museums and zoos, collections of objects (or animals) were not its primary mission. This paper considers how the 1965 proposal for the Biological Centre anticipated later ‘museums of ideas', and reviews its relevance to new twenty-first-century museums of the Anthropocene, and how museums and related institutions can shed light on the role of science in society.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

16

Darnai, Balázs, and József Gályász. "Modelling and analysing an innovative cooperation to support operation of a science centre." Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce 9, no. 3 (September 30, 2015): 5–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.19041/apstract/2015/3/1.

Full text

Abstract:

A science centre was built in Debrecen with the purpose to extend natural scientific knowledge and increase commitment to science and innovation in an experience-focused way. In addition to science centres’ original role of education and scientific communication, their function has been extended for today with showcasing innovation and innovation findings, thereby “grabbing their slice” of the regional innovation process. However, in order to succeed, it is indispensable to maintain these institutions in the long run and to constantly renew their innovation content. By integrating the process established with using the “Triple Helix” approach, it is possible to assure one of the most important principles of the institution in the long run, which is its constant renewal that provides a wide range of the society with experiencebased “tangible” knowledge. By following the concept we use, it became obvious that a science centre – as an organisation which creates knowledge – calls for the direct collaboration of the government, science and business actors in order to successfully operate in the long run, to attain its goals and, consequently, to develop the innovation potential of the region. However, the accumulated knowledge as a result of strategic partnerships can only contribute to establishing regional knowledge if the user – the organisation of the Science centre in Debrecen – is able to convey it successfully to the members of the fourth and fifth helix. JEL code: R11

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

17

Habibi Doroh, Hessam, and Barbara Streicher. "Knowledge◦Room exploring social justice by going beyond ‘traditional’ spaces and activities of science centres." Journal of Science Communication 20, no. 01 (February 1, 2021): C03. http://dx.doi.org/10.22323/2.20010303.

Full text

Abstract:

This article describes an example of science engagement striving for social justice by invigorating neglected spaces. The pop-up science centre “Knowledge◦Room“ in Vienna encourages learning, participation and engagement and provides accessibility to different groups regardless of their background. Based on a case-study of a bottom-up event at the Knowledge◦Room, we show how science communication can create a trust-based connection with disadvantaged groups in society and inspire their curiosity in science. We argue that science communication can be used as a tool for advancing social justice in the wider sense and facilitate encounters between diverse groups within society.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

18

Oliveros, Maria, Benjamín Valdez, Eduardo Cabrera, Alejandra Garcia, Michael Shorr, and Marcela Barreras. "Innovation Centre Researchers “Views on Issues of Science, Technology, Society and Innovation (STS + I)”." British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science 14, no. 1 (January 10, 2016): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/bjesbs/2016/20767.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

19

van Wilgen, Brian W., Sarah J. Davies, and David M. Richardson. "Invasion science for society: A decade of contributions from the Centre for Invasion Biology." South African Journal of Science 110, no. 7/8 (2014): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/sajs.2014/a0074.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

20

Smith, Rebecca. "New Year's resolutions." Biochemist 30, no. 6 (December 1, 2008): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1042/bio03006046.

Full text

Abstract:

The Biochemical Society is committed to addressing the issues facing women in science. During 2008, we have significantly increased our work in this area. We have published original research in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry and the UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (science, engineering and technology) on how the realities of the doctoral experience affect attrition rates. We have presented the work of the Society at international conferences and there is a section dedicated to Women in Science on the website.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

21

D'Andrea, Luciano, Evanthia Kalpazidou Schmidt, Elena Bužan, Mariana Vidal Merino, Elke Dall, Claudia Colonnello, Ebbe Krogh Graversen, Jacopo Cerri, Laura Iacolina, and Fabio Feudo. "Evaluating citizen science initiatives through a citizen science-based approach." fteval JOURNAL for Research and Technology Policy Evaluation, no. 54 (September 2022): 43–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.22163/fteval.2022.570.

Full text

Abstract:

Citizen Science (CS) has gained increased recognition over the last two decades. This turn is occurring in strong connection with the profound transformations that have affected science over the last few decades, leading towards a new social model of science characterised by greater openness to society regarding research content actors involved, research processes, and expected societal and economic impact. CS is at the centre of this complex change dynamics as a tool that strongly sustains the shift towards the “open social model” of science supporting a new approach to the science-society relationship. However CS is rarely evaluated for its long-term structural effects on science and the science-society relationship. This article addresses this topic, having as a point of departure the ongoing EC-funded Step Change project, aimed at promoting five Citizen Science Initiatives (CSIs) in different research fields (health, energy, and environment). Under the project, an Evaluation Framework has been developed, shaping the evaluation process as a citizen science project by adopting a developmental and participatory approach. The Evaluation Framework is organised into two different but intertwined levels, one focused on the evaluation of the individual CSI (analytical level) and a second aimed at identifying recurrent patterns of obstacles, facilitating factors, or a mix of them (neutral situations) across the CSIs (cross-cutting level). While the analytical level is intended as a service to better implement the CSIs, the cross-cutting level is intended as a research process to generate new knowledge on how CS could serve as a tool for a better anchorage of science into society.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

22

Dearlove, John. "Bringing the Constitution Back In: Political Science and the State." Political Studies 37, no. 4 (December 1989): 521–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9248.1989.tb00287.x.

Full text

Abstract:

At one time the study of politics centred on the state but for much of this century the emphasis has been on political behaviour and policy-making with governmental decisions explained as a response to societal forces. In the last decade or so, state-centric theorists have sought to bring the state back, arguing that it is more autonomous than society-centred theorists have suggested. I record the retreat of the state in the Anglo-American study of politics and the related rise of a particular kind of political science, going on to outline the more recent growth of a ‘new institutionalism’ which places the state at the very centre of political science. Bringing the state back in to the study of British politics must necessarily involve bringing the constitution back in but in ways that avoid the limitations of the constitutional approach and a narrow legalism.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

23

Ince, Merve Cansu, and Bayram Costu. "The effect of informal learning environment upon students’ understanding of science-technology-society-environment." New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences 4, no. 9 (January 11, 2018): 22–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/prosoc.v4i9.3039.

Full text

Abstract:

It is known that an informal learning environment (i.e., out-of-school) increases the quality of teaching and learning activities. Informal environments also provide many advantages such as enriching the content of learning. Moreover, it is emphasised that the science-technology-society-environment (STSE) learning does not effectively involve in the Turkish education system. From this point of view, informal learning environments should be considered in order to enable students’ understanding of the STSE relation. Within the scope of this study, it was aimed to determine the effectiveness of study visit on students’ understanding of STSE. The research was conducted with 14 male students in the 5th-grade level in the 2016– 2017 academic year. This research, which used a recycling-solid waste collection centre, a botanic garden, a planetarium, a science centre and a zoo, a few informal learning environments, was conducted according to the case study design method. In the study, views on science-technology-society questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, observation forms and diaries were used as data collection tools. The data indicated that the informal learning environments were inadequate to promote conceptual change; however, it was effective to comprehend newly learnt concepts. In addition, it was also concluded that informal learning environment provided students to capture the understanding of STSE relations. Keywords: Science-technology-society-environment (STSE), informal education, out-of-school environment.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

24

Emery, Alan E. H., and Marcia L. H. Emery. "Edward Meryon (1807–80) and Charles Darwin's (1809–82) On the Origin of Species." Journal of Medical Biography 17, no. 4 (November 2009): 199–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/jmb.2009.009014.

Full text

Abstract:

London in the first half of the 19th century was a centre of scientific and medical interest. For example, the Royal Society, the Linnean Society, the Geological Society, the Chemical Society and the Royal Astronomical Society were all centred on Burlington House and, not far away, in Berner's Street was the Medical and Chirurgical Society, which in 1834 became the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society and later the Royal Society of Medicine. It was also in this period that Edward Meryon became a member of the latter society and subsequently a Council Member, Librarian and Vice-President. His research led to the clear identification for the first time of the disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy and he published his results in the Transactions of the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society in 1852.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

25

Hayatunnufus, Hayatunnufus, and Wirdatul Aini. "The Science and Technology Program for Homemakers at the Society Learning Centre (PKBM) in Padang." KOLOKIUM: Jurnal Pendidikan Luar Sekolah 6, no. 2 (October 27, 2018): 141–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.24036/kolokium-pls.v6i2.11.

Full text

Abstract:

This community service was because many homemakers had much free time, but they did not yet have productive activities that could help adding the family income. Therefore, they were put in a program and trained to sew bajukurung. The aim was to have the women skillfully so that they were motivated to work hard and eager to open their own sewing business. The participants of the program were 17 homemakers living at Parupuk Raya Air Tawar Barat. The methods used in the program were: a) counseling; it was to prepare the participants to have a motivation, passion and characters, b) experiment; used to train the participants to be skillful in sewing bajukurung, begin with the measurement, cutting, and then sewing. The outcomes of the programs were having the participants informed and trained, the instructors helped them and showed them ways to sew. The training had been conducted. The participants could do measurement; they could draft the patterns, cut the cloth and sew it to be bajukurung.Keywords: Science and Technologi, Homemakers, Society Learning Center

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

26

Nasution, Achmad Delianur, and Shafira Najwa Puteri. "Education And Training Centre At Science And Techno Park USU Kwala Bekala." Jurnal Koridor 11, no. 01 (May 14, 2020): 16–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.32734/koridor.v11i01.3835.

Full text

Abstract:

Education and Training Center is a place where all activities to give, obtain, improve, and develop work competencies, productivity, discipline, attitude, and work ethic at a certain level of skills and expertise by the qualifications of a job or a job. (UU RI, 2003). The method is to create an Education and Training Centre. Education and Training center society as informal education in improving competence or quality for individuals. The Education and Training center is one of the most important buildings in the USU Kwala Bekala Campus. The USU Kwala Bekala campus divided into several zones. The entrance zone is the main gate that describes the initial image of the USU Kwala Bekala campus. This zone designed with the concept of Science & Technology Park. Because the site location located in the entrance zone, the building design as "Building as A Gate," where the building is designed to create the impression of the entrance on the site. Then, at the main entry point, it was strengthened by the existence of a vista that led to USU's reservoirs and guesthouse. The building is also designed to integrate with the surrounding buildings. The design in STP built with the concept of green architecture. With the green architecture concept, the building will be more environmentally friendly for public health. Some things that considered in green architecture are the concept of energy saving. This project will explain how to design an education and training center by applying the green architecture theme to the STP area in USU Kwala Bekala

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

27

Kiss, Endre. "Ferdinand Tönnies és a korai társadalomtudományok, I. rész." Kaleidoscope history 10, no. 21 (2020): 232–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.17107/kh.2020.21.232-241.

Full text

Abstract:

The theory of society-community stands in the centre of the „social” life. It however also stands in the centre of Tönnies’s positive work itself. This potentiation gives this theory a vitality that is looking for its equivalent and to which little is changed if its presence is not perceived accordingly in every corresponding context. Tönnies is one of the first most important social scientists, who was primarily concerned with being able to investigate society with a strictly scientific character. So he was already therefore much more interested in the optimal way of knowledge than in the diverse concrete results or even in the theoretical possibility of generalization of these results. The society-community theory is an epochal achievement, its result one of the bases of the social existence. It is certainly there, that the rare „open relationship structure” of both these categories is playing. Like many others, we decide to campaign against the political instrumentalization of the society-community theory, there is by no means any denying the fact, that it has extremely deeply secured this dichotomy in the structure-building principles of the political discourse. We see the force of the debate on the ideal level: diabolization and idealization are alternating in symmetrical order obvious. The first social scientists were in multiple paradoxical situations. The first paradox consisted in the fact, that had a very clear idea of a „science” of the society. Because however, such a „science” was not yet existing, they were constrained to make „philosophically” the first steps, but of course not how the „right” philosophers would have done them. The other paradox and eternally opened question are why the „society” as the object remained temporally so much behind the „nature” as an object. It is also hardly less interesting, why the new social sciences did not already emerge in Marx’s environment. The historically belated social science experiences in the medium of this situation a vocation to become a pioneer. Simmel also adheres consistently to his often formulated youth insight that a „new science” will emerge in any case around the society.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

28

Amodio, Luigi. "Science, technology and society in Europe: a science centres' network." Journal of Science Communication 02, no. 01 (March 21, 2003): C01. http://dx.doi.org/10.22323/2.02010301.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

29

CROMPTON, L. A., and T. R. WHEELER. "Proceedings of the Fortieth Meeting of the Agricultural Research Modellers' Group." Journal of Agricultural Science 146, no. 6 (November 21, 2008): 717–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021859608008083.

Full text

Abstract:

SUMMARYThis group, which is concerned with the applications of mathematics to agricultural science, was formed in 1970 and has since met at approximately yearly intervals in London for one-day meetings. The fortieth meeting of the group, chaired by Dr John Thornley of Henley-on-Thames, UK and the Centre for Nutrition Modelling, University of Guelph, Canada, was held in the Kohn Centre at the Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London on Friday, 11 April 2008 when the following papers were read.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

30

Lyalko, V. I., M. О. Popov, O. V. Sedlerova, and A. V. Khyzhniak. "Scientific Centre for Aerospace Research of the Earth of the Institute of Geological Sciences of the National Academy of Sciences of UkraineE: A 30-year-Old Road." Kosmìčna nauka ì tehnologìâ 28, no. 3 (July 18, 2022): 29–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.15407/knit2022.03.029.

Full text

Abstract:

The paper was prepared in connection with the 30th anniversary of the “State Institution Scientific Centre for Aerospace Research of the Earth IGS NAS of Ukraine”. The article briefly describes the history of the development of aerospace exploration of the Earth in Ukraine and the role of the Centre in remote sensing research provided by institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The history of the Centre, its scientific academic schools, and main areas of research are presented, and the prospects for further development are outlined. We describe the current organizational structure of the Scientific Centre for Aerospace Research of the Earth and the achievements of the scientific team. The analysis of the contribution of its employees to the development of aerospace research in Ukraine and international activities of the Centre are presented. Further prospects and plans for the development of scientific research at the Centre, which cover the basic principles of the development of world society determined by the UN decisions on sustainable development, are considered.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

31

Heper, Metin. "The State, Political Party and Society in post-1983 Turkey." Government and Opposition 25, no. 3 (July 1, 1990): 321–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-7053.1990.tb00587.x.

Full text

Abstract:

IN TERMS OF THE HISTORICAL CATEGORIES FORMULATED BY S. N. Eisentadt, the origins of the Ottoman-Turkish polity were imperial-bureaucratic rather than imperial-feudal or patrimonial. The regime was not patrimonial because the centre had its own distinctive normative system; the values of the centre were just a pale reflection of those of the periphery. The regime was not imperial-feudal for the centre did not have to face civil societal groups able to challenge it and impinge upon it. The members of the periphery could not develop horizontal loyalties; instead they competed among themselves for a limited number of privileges such as tax-farming rights or quotas for import or export which the centre granted. The Ottoman-Turkish peripheral elements did not develo into an aristocracy or a bourgeoisie with political influence. Consequently, the efforts towards modernization initiated during the nineteenth century took on a particular twist. Modernization meant Westernization, which in turn was perceived from the perspective of Enlightenment tradition. Informed by a ‘cast-iron theory’ of Islam ,the state's salvation was seen to lie in substituting reason for religion as the basis of public policy-making. The military and the bureaucratic elites came to see themselves primarily as the guardians of raison d'état.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

32

Prevalla, Blerta. "Ethical Perception of Information Technologies at Computer Science Faculties." Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies 6, no. 2 (December 1, 2016): 129. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/gjit.v6i2.886.

Full text

Abstract:

In recent years Information Technologies (IT) are increasingly becoming an integral part of the everyday activities of all strata of human society. Their role is undeniable, primarily in the sphere of education and professionalism, as well as in providing benefits for the whole human society. But anyway, it should not leave aside the possibility of misuse of Information Technologies by individuals, which can grow from improper behavior up to cybercrime. In fact, the human society faces new challenges and with crisis in perception and in particular conditioned by the rapid development of computer science and information technologies.In this context, based on the fact that education represents a fundamental component of ethical education of the Information Technologies users, a case study was carried out by Research Centre of the Computer Science Faculty at AAB University in Kosovo. The primary purpose of the research has been finding the real situation regarding the ethical perceptions of students, as a massive category of Information Technologies user’s and resulting conclusions for further cooperation in support of ethical use of Information Technologies. Keywords: Information Technologies; Ethics; Education; Computer Science;

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

33

Bosworth, Mary. "Subjectivity and identity in detention: Punishment and society in a global age." Theoretical Criminology 16, no. 2 (May 2012): 123–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362480612441116.

Full text

Abstract:

This article draws on ethnographic research that I conducted in five British immigration removal centres from November 2009 to June 2011, and considers the challenges these institutions pose to our understanding of penal power. These centres contain a complex mix of foreign national citizens including former and current asylum seekers, those without visas, visa over-stayers and post-sentence foreign national prisoners. For many non-British offenders, a period of confinement in an immigration detention centre is now, effectively, part of their punishment. What are the implications of this dual confinement and (how) can we understand it within the intellectual framework of punishment and society?

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

34

Bodnar, Cameron D. "Shaping Nations: Constitutionalism and Society in Australia and Canada." Canadian Journal of Political Science 37, no. 3 (September 2004): 755–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0008423904330106.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

35

Trench, Brian. "Masters (MSc) in Science Communication. Dublin City University." Journal of Science Communication 08, no. 01 (March 20, 2009): C05. http://dx.doi.org/10.22323/2.08010305.

Full text

Abstract:

The Masters (MSc) in Science Communication at Dublin City University (Ireland) draws on expertise from several disciplines in human and physical sciences. The programme takes a broad view of communication that includes the various kinds of interaction between institutions of science and of society, as well as the diverse means of exchanging information and ideas. Nearly 200 students from a wide variety of backgrounds have completed the programme since its start in 1996, and they work in many different types of employment, from information and outreach services, to science centres, to publishing and journalism. Through the programme, and in the dissertation in particular, students are encouraged to reflect critically on the place and performance of science in society, and on relations between the cultures of natural sciences and of humanities and social sciences.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

36

Maksimova, E. N., E. G. Viktorov, E. O. Belyakov, and B. V. Belozerov. "SOCIETY OF PETROPHYSICISTS. ONLINE-PLATFORM FOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND SHARING." Энергия: экономика, техника, экология, no. 4 (2020): 87–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.7868/s2587739920040138.

Full text

Abstract:

The geology of oilfields is becoming more complex, which leads to uncertain distribution of petrophysical properties. Quality of reservoir properties prediction depends on petrophysical models and log interpretation algorithms. It is also connected with the level of expertise of each petrophysicist as well as knowledge sharing among experts and young specialists. The aim of this paper is to present Gazprom Neft Science and Technical Centre approach to development of petrophysical competences with communities of practice.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

37

Uotinen, Johanna. "Involvement in (the Information) Society - The Joensuu Community Resource Centre Netcafé." New Media & Society 5, no. 3 (September 2003): 335–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14614448030053003.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

38

Häkkinen, Pirjo. "Experimental PHY/CHE: Class teachers’ experiences of experimental natural science lessons." Lumat: International Journal of Math, Science and Technology Education 1, no. 1 (January 30, 2013): 103–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.31129/lumat.v1i1.1126.

Full text

Abstract:

The LUMA Centre of Central Finland (LUMA-KS) is a development project coordinated by the Faculty of Mathematics and Science of University of Jyväskylä. LUMA-KS is part of the National LUMA network, and its aim is to support and promote the learning, studying, and teaching of natural sciences, mathematics, computer sciences, and technology on all levels of education, especially in the region surrounding University of Jyväskylä. The goal is to help children and youth to see the general significance of mathematics, natural sciences, and information technology behind the modern society and in everyday life. One of the essential parts is to promote study and career options in the fields of natural sciences and mathematics. LUMA-KS actively supports teachers and student counselors in matters related to teaching and studying, and advances the studying of these subjects by motivating pupils and students. This article presents three different activities arranged by LUMA-KS. After each activity, gathered feedback from participating class teachers are presented.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

39

Ring, Francis. "The Bath Philosophical Society and its influence on William Herschel’s Career." Culture and Cosmos 16, no. 1 and 2 (October 2012): 45–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.46472/cc.01216.0211.

Full text

Abstract:

At a time when eighteenth-century Bath was rapidly expanding, new buildings and an influx of people made it one of the most popular places outside London. The city became a centre for fashion, music, learning, and architecture on a new scale. It became a centre also for discussion on current affairs, since newspapers were not freely available. Some were fascinated by science though few had a chance to study the new interests of the time. There were travelling teachers who made money by going around the country to give illustrated talks on scientific subjects. It is said that the private hiring of such people was an influential and entertaining way of reaching your friends and contacts. One such was Dr Desagulier, who ran a course on Experimental Philosophy in Bath. His course included optics and he used a Planetarium to demonstrate the motions of the heavenly bodies

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

40

Kiss, Endre. "Ferdinand Tönnies és a korai társadalomtudományok III." Kaleidoscope history 11, no. 23 (2021): 119–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.17107/kh.2021.23.119-131.

Full text

Abstract:

The theory of society-community stands in the centre of the „social” life. It however also stands in the centre of Tönnies’s positive work itself. This potentiation gives this theory a vitality that is looking for its equivalent and to which little is changed if its presence is not perceived accordingly in every corresponding context. Tönnies is one of the first most important social scientists, who was primarily concerned with being able to investigate society with a strictly scientific character. So he was already therefore much more interested in the optimal way of knowledge than in the diverse concrete results or even in the theoretical possibility of generalization of these results. The society-community theory is an epochal achievement, its result is one of the bases of social existence. It is certainly there, that the rare „open relationship structure” of both these categories is playing. The first social scientists were in multiple paradoxical situations. The first paradox consisted of the fact, that had a very clear idea of a „science” of the society. Because however, such a „science” did not yet exist, they were constrained to make „philosophically” the first steps, but of course not how the „right” philosophers would have done them. The other paradox and eternally opened question are why the „society” as the object remained temporally so much behind the „nature” as an object.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

41

Parry, Geraint. "Welfare State and Welfare Society." Government and Opposition 20, no. 3 (July 1, 1985): 287–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-7053.1985.tb01085.x.

Full text

Abstract:

‘CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?’, THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER was reported to have replied to a question concerning the alleged crisis in sterling. In the case of the welfare state it might seem that the appropriate response would be ‘Which crisis? ’ since there are several on the menu - fiscal crisis, legitimacy crisis, crisis of ungovernability . Left, Right and Centre have become convinced that there is a crisis. This is after a period of history which had seen an unprecedented rise in the standard of living of the vast majority of the population living in what are normally regarded as welfare states.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

42

Ikegami, Yoshihiko. "Semiotic mechanism of the empty centre in Japanese culture and society." Asian Studies Association of Australia. Review 10, no. 1 (July 1986): 7–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03147538608712422.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

43

Temtamy, Samia A. "The Development of Human Genetics at the National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt: A Story of 50 Years." Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics 20, no. 1 (August 31, 2019): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-genom-083118-015201.

Full text

Abstract:

This article describes my experiences over more than 50 years in initiating and maintaining research on human genetics and genomics at the National Research Centre in Cairo, Egypt, from its beginnings in a small unit of human genetics to the creation of the Center of Excellence for Human Genetics. This was also the subject of a lecture I gave at the 10th Conference of the African Society of Human Genetics, held in Cairo in November 2017, after which Professor Michèle Ramsay, president of the society, suggested that I write an autobiographical article for the Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics. I hope that I succeeded in the difficult assignment of summarizing the efforts of a researcher from a developing country to initiate and maintain the rapidly advancing science of human genetics and genomics in my own country and make contributions to the worldwide scientific community.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

44

Tanin, Fahian. "Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD): A Civil Society Think Tank (http://www.cpd.org.bd)." Asian Politics & Policy 5, no. 3 (June 26, 2013): 487–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aspp.12051.

Full text

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

45

Bruer Ljubišić, Nada. "Kathy Wilkes at the Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik." Croatian journal of philosophy 22, no. 66 (December 27, 2022): 293–302. http://dx.doi.org/10.52685/cjp.22.66.1.

Full text

Abstract:

The text presents the activities of Dr. Kathleen Vaughan Wilkes, a philosopher from the University of Oxford in the Inter-University Centre Dubrovnik (IUC) from the beginning of the 1980s to the end of the millennium. Dr. Wilkes was co-directing the longest standing IUC course Philosophy of Science, but she also initiated other IUC academic programmes. As a member of the IUC governing bodies, she was highly engaged in securing scholarships for participants from Central and East Europe in IUC programmes, mostly through the Open Society Foundation. Dr. Wilkes played a crucial role in spreading information from the city of Dubrovnik during the attacks of the Yugoslav People's Army in 1991 and during Croatian’s struggle for independence, for which she was awarded honorary citizenship and posthumously one of the squares was named after her.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

46

Lunsing, Wim. "Between Margin and Centre: Researching "Non-standard" Japanese." Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies 15 (March 10, 2001): 81–113. http://dx.doi.org/10.22439/cjas.v15i1.2128.

Full text

Abstract:

Marginality depends on the relationship with something that is constructed as central or mainstream. In cross-cultural fieldwork, the position of the reseracher in relation to his informants may be marginal. Informants may be perceived as marginal in their society. Within academia, particular topics of research may be marginalized and funding organizations may not fund such topics. In the case of my research topics of sexuality, gender and sexual activity in Japan, Japanese government funding organizations appear to be relatively receptive, providing the themes are parsed in a valid academic manner. The bigger problem was establishing academic contacts, as there are few Japanese researchers working on sexuality. As a researcher, my position was not particularly different from other people in the networks and groups concerned. The question of marginality of the informants in relation Japanese society depends greatly on one's vantage point. Generally, informants did not think in terms like marginality and in many ways they were full members of their society. Sexuality, however, is trivialized as a topic, as a result of which coming out as gay or lesbian or discussing one's activities as a a sex worker may lead to some extent of marginalization. However, this is the case with all sexuality that transgresses clearly defined boundaries. Within the academic establishment may lie the biggest problem in relation to marginality. Sexuality is often not regarded as a proper topic for investigation, which may lead to an overtheorization of issues on which few data are available. Many academics have had little sex education and their home cultures often place strong moral judgements on matters pertaining to sex, thus preventing a proper academic discussion.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

47

Filáčcek, Adolf, and Eva Křižová-Frýdová. "The public image of science in the Czech and Slovak Republics." Public Understanding of Science 3, no. 1 (January 1994): 83–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0963-6625/3/1/006.

Full text

Abstract:

This paper summarizes the results of a survey into the prestige of various occupations in contemporary Czechoslovak society, which was carried out in November 1990 on a representative sample of 1400 respondents in the Czech and Slovak Republics. The results show a high level of prestige of scientific (research) professions. All the five representatives of the research community finished among the top 20 professions (a total of 49 different professions were evaluated). Out of these, associate professor was third in the scale of prestige, with scientist fourth and head of a research centre tenth. The prestige of scientists did not depend statistically on the age, sex or education of respondents. From factor analysis it follows that the group of professions connected with science or research forms a relatively independent subgroup of professions assessed by respondents in a similar manner. Finally, the prestige of scientific and research professions in Czechoslovak society is much higher than scientists think it is.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

48

Joshi, Rajani, Amritanshu Shriwastav, Varun Manek, Pankaj Tiwari, Ambesh Dixit, Sumit kumar Mishra, Deepti Chung, et al. "Advancement of Research on Yagya - National Symposium Consensus." Interdisciplinary Journal of Yagya Research 4, no. 2 (April 5, 2022): 28–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.36018/ijyr.v4i2.80.

Full text

Abstract:

The Philosophy and Science of Yagya (Yajóa) lies at the core of the great values, vast expanse, and universal importance of the Indian Culture and the Vedic Science of holistic wellbeing. Yagya was an integral part of the spiritual teachings and research experiments in the Gurukuls in ancient India. It was also prominent in the cultural activities and ethno practices (for the maintenance of good health, and purity and protection of the environment) in the Indian Society till the Medieval Age. Despite substantial cultural devolution and loss of original texts of wisdom in the medieval times of destructive foreign invasions, substantial information on Yagya may still be found in the Indian scriptures available today. Though in distorted form, it is also practiced as an important sacrament (as “fire-ritual”/havan) in many sections of the Indian society till date. However, the wisdom and science of Yagya is completely missing from the streams of science and education. In concordance with the noble objectives of the Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidalaya (DSVV), the “Yagyavalkya Center for Yagya Research” of this university has initiated thorough interdisciplinary research and scientific experiments on Yagya for past three years. Towards advancement and expansion of this research, the centre had organized a one-day national symposium for a brain storming session and interaction among distinguished experts and researchers in different fields of medical, biological, chemical, and mathematical sciences, and engineering/technology. The symposium was held in the DSVV campus at Haridwar on December4, 2021. The present consensus paper outlines the background, purpose, and outcome of the symposium with a focus on the promising scope of advanced research on Yagya for holistic Health and a pure Environment.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

49

Enyedi, György, and Krisztina Keresztély. "Love and hatred: Changing relations between the city governments of Budapest and the national governments." Ekistics and The New Habitat 70, no. 420/421 (August 1, 2003): 218–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.53910/26531313-e200370420/421289.

Full text

Abstract:

Professor Enyedi obtained his M.A. in Economics (1953) and his Ph. D in Economic Geography (1958) at the Budapest University of Economics. He worked for the Institute of Geography, Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1960-1983 , head of department, deputy director); in 1983, he founded the Centre for Regional Studies, Hungarian Academy of Sciences (general director, 1983-1991; chairman of the scientific council, 1991-to date). He was elected member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1982) and of Academia Europaea (London). Professor Enyedi has participated in a number of international research projects organized by UNESCO, ICSU, International Geographical Union, European Science Foundation, etc. He was the chairman of the IGU Commission on Rural Development (1972-1984), and the Vice President of the IGU (1984-1992). He is an honorary member of the British Royal, Finnish, French, Croatian, Hungarian and Polish Geographical Societies. Professor Enyedi has authored 24, and edited 15 scientific books, and over 300 scientific papers. He is a member of the World Society for Ekistics. Dr Keresztély is Head of the Department at the Centre for Regional Studies, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest. Her studies include an MA in Hungarian and International History, University Eötvös Lórùnd Tudomány Egyetem, Budapest; Diplome d'Études Approfondies in Urban Geography, University of Nanterre, Paris-X; and PhD in Urban Geography, École Normale Supérieure, Paris. Her main activities focus on research in urban geography, urban policies, and urban culture; presentation of papers at major international conferences in Seoul, Korea; Berlin, Germany; Montreal, Canada; and Vienna, Austria, and a substantial number of publications. Dr Keresztely is a member of the World Society for Ekistics.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

50

FRANCE, J., and L. A. CROMPTON. "Proceedings of the Thirty-fifth Meeting of the Agricultural Research Modellers' Group." Journal of Agricultural Science 140, no. 4 (June 2003): 479–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021859603003289.

Full text

Abstract:

This group, which is concerned with the applications of mathematics to agricultural science, was formed in 1970 and has since met at approximately yearly intervals in London for one-day meetings. The thirty-fifth meeting of the group, chaired by Dr David Parsons of Silsoe Research Institute, was held in the Kohn Centre at the Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London on Friday, 11 April 2003 when the following papers were read.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles

Journal articles on the topic 'Centre for Science in Society'

Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles