The New Role Of The Academies Of Sciences In The Balkan Countries

Author : C. Proukakis,Nikolaos Katsaros
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789400914698

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The New Role of the Academies of Sciences in the Balkan Countries by C. Proukakis,Nikolaos Katsaros Pdf

It is well known that the Academies of Sciences in Western Europe have different goals than those of Eastern Europe mainly due to their independent status. Although some of the Academies in the West supervise research activities or some institutes, their main mission is to stimulate and access scientific developments in their own countries. In particular, they have a mission to advise their governments and other central bodies on science policy and organization of research. The Academies of Central and Eastern Europe supervise numerous research institutes with a relatively large number of research scientists. Also, many of these institutes carry out basic and applied research isolated from that of universities and industry. Industry on a few occasions in the past sought solutions to its problems or the development of new products from the Institutes of the Academies of Sciences. The challenges now facing the Academies of Central and Eastern Europe include the lack of adequate financing, the loss of status of scientific work, the defection of young researchers and the difficulties of recruiting new high level research staff. A major problem is the emerging lack of candidates for doctorate studies. The organization and financing of research in institutes, universities and industries and the role that the Academies of Sciences can play is also one of the subjects to be addressed. Public funding is limited and most of the funds available are directed towards applied research.

Author : G. Parissakis,Nikolaos Katsaros
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789401101073

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Science Policy and Research Management in the Balkan Countries by G. Parissakis,Nikolaos Katsaros Pdf

During the last years, important geopolitical changes took place in the broader area of Eastern Europe, having as a consequence, among others, the change of policy and strategy in many fields such as social, economical, commercial, scientific e.t.c. It was a contemporary demand to have a meeting of scientists from various countries and especially from countries of the Eastern Europe and the Balkan area, where the various problems concerning the scientific, technological and research fields could be studied and discussed. The goals of this meeting would be: mutual information, broadening of cooperation possibilities through common research programs, as well as possible development of a common policy in certain sections of science and technology of mutual interest. The realization of this meeting, which came true with the initiative, the moral of the NATO Scientific Affairs Division gave the and full economical support pursued results included in the present volume. It was my pleasure to act as the Director of the NATO ARW and I am most grateful to the NATO Scientific Affairs Division for the financial support and especially to its Programme Director, Dr. Alain Jubier, whose contribution to every step of the workshop was essential so that this meeting would be effective.

Author : Alexandru T. Balaban,Eustratios N. Carabateas,Florin T. Tanasescu
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : 9051993722

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Science and Technology Management by Alexandru T. Balaban,Eustratios N. Carabateas,Florin T. Tanasescu Pdf

This new book on Science and Technology Management is the result of a 4day Advanced NATO Workshop held in Sinala, Romania and addresses an important subject in today s fast moving world. Technology development, competitively and resulting employment, priorities and budget distribution, globalisation and evaluation processes, government s role and incentives, industrial participation, innovation and SME s international collaboration, scientific and technical aspirations and endeavours are included in its 33 presentations made by scientists, engineers and managers from 18 countries. The cross-fertilisation of ideas from east and west was most fruitful and the problems faced by the Central and Eastern European Countries in their course of transition to market economy are amply discussed. The reader will find useful information on the research and technology development structures of many countries, the methods of implementation and evaluation of research activities, the handling of specialised topics and the ways of maximising economic impact.

Author : Mirjana Radović-Marković,Beatrice Avolio Alecchi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781315532240

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Qualitative Methods in Economics by Mirjana Radović-Marković,Beatrice Avolio Alecchi Pdf

Despite numerous books on research methodology, many have failed to present a complete, hands-on, practical book to lead college classes or individuals through the research process. We are seeing more and more scientific papers from all research fields that fail to meet the basic criteria in terms of research methods, as well as the structure, writing style and presentation of results. This book aims to address this gap in the market by providing an authoritative, easy to follow guide to research methods and how to apply them. Qualitative Methods in Economics is focused not only on the research methods/techniques but also the methodology. The main objective of this book is to discuss qualitative methods and their use in economics and social science research. Chapters identify several of the research approaches commonly used in social studies, from the importance of the role of science through to the techniques of data collection. Using an example research paper to examine the methods used to present the research, the second half of this book breaks down how to present and format your results successfully. This book will be of use to students and researchers who want to improve their research methods and read up on the new and cutting edge advances in research methods, as well as those who like to study ways to improve the research process.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111053604

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Directory of Published Proceedings by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gyula Horváth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317917540

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Spaces and Places in Central and Eastern Europe by Gyula Horváth Pdf

Across Europe there is a rapidly changing context for undertaking regional development. In the 20th century, development of the former planned economies (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia), was defined by these countries differences, rather than their common ideological roots. These disparities altered over time and were marked by changing social structures. However, the ranking of regions has remained the same as core areas have strengthened their positions while the structural obstacles to the modernisation of peripheral areas have remained due to a lack of coherent regional policy. This book examines the specific regional development paths of Central and Eastern European countries and evaluates the effects of the determining factors of this process. Through analysis of the system of objectives, instruments and institutions used in different eras, and case studies of Hungary, East Germany and Germany, development models are established and compared with Western European patterns. The book summarises the experiences of Central and Eastern European regional cooperation and examines the basic nature of the cohesion problems of the Carpathian Basin trans-national macro region. It confirms by comparative historical analyses that the transformation was indeed unique. This book will make a welcome addition to the literature for students and academics interested in the broader picture of Central and Eastern European politics, future integration within the European Union and the history of regional development processes.

Author : Royal Society of Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : SRLF:AA0007667538

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Proceedings of the Royal Society of Canada by Royal Society of Canada Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Humanities
ISBN : WISC:89066444423

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Déliberations Et Mémoires de la Société Royale Du Canada by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jane Chance
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 1124 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0299207501

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Women Medievalists and the Academy by Jane Chance Pdf

"Pioneering. . . . An important and timely collection that profiles the lives and professional careers of women medievalists in the last centuries."--Maureen Mazzaoui, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Author : Jane Chance
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781666754513

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Women Medievalists and the Academy, Volume 1 by Jane Chance Pdf

Long overlooked in standard reference works, pioneering women medievalists finally receive their due in Women Medievalists and the Academy. This comprehensive edited volume brings to life a diverse collection of inspiring figures through memoirs, biographical essays, and interviews. Covering many different nationalities and academic disciplines—including literature, philology, history, archaeology, art history, theology or religious studies, and philosophy—each essay delves into one woman’s life, intellectual contributions, and efforts to succeed in a male-dominated field. Together, these extraordinary personal histories constitute a new standard reference that speaks to a growing interest in women’s roles in the development of scholarship and the academy. The collection begins in the eighteenth century with Elizabeth Elstob and continues to the present, and includes—among more than seventy profiles—such important figures as Anna Jameson, Lina Eckenstein, Georgiana Goddard King, Eileen Power, Dorothy L. Sayers, Dorothy Whitelock, Susan Mosher Stuard, Marcia Colish, and Caroline Walker Bynum, among others.

Author : Ilona Pálné Kovács,Dagmar Kutsar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135998011

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Internationalisation of Social Sciences in Central and Eastern Europe by Ilona Pálné Kovács,Dagmar Kutsar Pdf

Internationalisation of Social Sciences in Central and Eastern Europe explores the way in which social sciences, in comparison with other sciences in Europe, have been divided by the political orders of West and East. As part of the field of science policies in Europe, this book contributes to the creation of a new understanding of the European academic landscape of social sciences with particular focus on CEE countries. In its investigation of the emergence of social sciences in Central and Eastern Europe following the collapse of the totalitarian systems, this book discusses how the internationalisation of the social sciences and the convergence between Western and Eastern social scientific life is hindered by factors including funding, academic contacts, and curriculum development. The issues addressed within the text serve to prompt the realisation that coherence in European social sciences can be reached only if new academic traditions and cultures are developed, and science policies harmonised. This book is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of European Integration, CEE or Transitional Studies, and any courses related to science policies. It is also relevant to science administrators and policy makers at national and European level.

Author : Nikolaos Pasamitros, Nikolaos Papakostas
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783838206684

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An Agenda for the Western Balkans: From Elite Politics to Social Sustainability by Nikolaos Pasamitros, Nikolaos Papakostas Pdf

The Western Balkan countries have been both a popular subject matter for diachronic analysis and a 1990s favorite. The significant changes that followed the most recent times of conflict in the region mostly evolve around the process of Europeanization. Despite the plethora of analyses, most approaches to the Western Balkans suffer from theoretical stagnancy, ex parte political practice, and detachment of politics from societal needs. This volume is the work of a team of theorists and practitioners who attempt a multidisciplinary approach to Western Balkans reality. An Agenda for the Western Balkans offers a critical view on issues that have been over-analyzed in mainstream terms and opens a discussion that will occupy researchers and practitioners for years to come. It addresses novel topics and engages in innovative approaches that cut across disciplines of social sciences (political science, international relations, sociology, historiography, geography, political economy) and levels of analysis (local, national, regional, European, global). This collection is a pioneer theoretical and practical guide towards a sustainable future for the Western Balkans.

Author : Branislav Radeljić,Mustafa Cüneyt Özşahin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783031100741

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Turkey’s Return to the Western Balkans by Branislav Radeljić,Mustafa Cüneyt Özşahin Pdf

This volume sheds new light on the interaction between Turkey and the Western Balkans. Written from a multidisciplinary perspective, the contributions decode the essence of bilateral relations by analyzing various aspects of regional diplomacy, including official initiatives for cooperation and the impact of different interstate exchanges. In addition to the political aspect, the book highlights the economic dimensions of Turkey’s involvement in the Western Balkans, by exploring trade linkages and prospects for future partnership arrangements. Finally, socio-cultural components of bilateral relations are examined, with some contributors focusing on the role of art, religion, and cultural heritage in Turkish foreign policy toward the Western Balkans. While providing detailed analysis and reflections on Turkey’s direction and policy preferences, this unique collection appeals to scholars of international relations, Balkan and Turkish studies, and other neighboring disciplines, as well as to policymakers and general readership interested in the region and international collaboration.

Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1778 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Bibliography, National
ISBN : UOM:39015079755818

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The British National Bibliography by Arthur James Wells Pdf

Author : Gábor Lux,Gyula Horváth
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317123941

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The Routledge Handbook to Regional Development in Central and Eastern Europe by Gábor Lux,Gyula Horváth Pdf

Twenty-five years into transformation, Central and Eastern European regions have undergone substantial socio-economic restructuring, integrating into European and global networks and producing new patterns of regional differentiation and development. Yet post-socialist modernisation has not been without its contradictions, manifesting in increasing social and territorial inequalities. Recent studies also suggest there are apparent limits to post-socialist growth models, accompanying a new set of challenges within an increasingly uncertain world. Aiming to deliver a new synthesis of regional development issues at the crossroads between ‘post-socialism’ and ‘post-transition’, this book identifies the main driving forces of spatial restructuring in Central and Eastern Europe, and charts the different regional development paths which take shape against the backdrop of post-crisis Europe. A comparative approach is used to highlight common development challenges and the underlying patterns of socio-economic differentiation alike. The issues investigated within the Handbook extend to a discussion of the varied economic consequences of transition, the social structures and institutional systems which underpin development processes, and the broadly understood sustainability of Central and Eastern Europe’s current development model. This book will be of interest to academics and policymakers working in the fields of regional studies, economic geography, development studies and policy.