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2011

Virtual worlds are increasingly evolving into Internet-mediated “spaces”, where large groups of people meet and interact in real-time while experiencing a shared sensation of being there together. This enables richer and more dynamic social interaction and collaboration across national and...

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Creation and Governance of Human Genetic Research Databases

2006

Large-scale study of populations may contribute significantly to science’s understanding of the complex multi-factorial basis of disease and to improvements in prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and cure. This book summarises the proceedings of a conference on human genetic research...

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Nuclear education and training: cause for concern?

2000

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The Measurement of Scientific and Technical Activities : Standard Practice for Surveys of Research and Experimental Development - Frascati Manual 1993

1994

The Frascati Manual, issued in 1994, is the basic international source of methodology for collecting and using research and development statistics. This fifth edition reflects recent changes in the structure of national science and technology systems and revisions in standard international...

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The Measurement of Scientific and Technological Activities Using Patent Data as Science and Technology Indicators : Patent Manual

1994

Analysts and policy makers have made increasing use of patent indicators to analyse the rate and direction of technological activity. The Patents Manual, issued in 1994, provides information on how patent data can be used as indicators, and also shows how these can be linked to other statistics...

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Measuring Globalisation: OECD Handbook on Economic Globalisation Indicators 2005

2005

This manual provides guidance on how to measure and interpret measurements of globalisation's extent and intensity. The manual defines concepts and puts forward guidelines for data collection and fine-tuning of globalisation indicators. In particular, it looks at indicators related to foreign...

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Frascati Manual 2002 : Proposed Standard Practice for Surveys on Research and Experimental Development

2002

The internationally recognized methodology for collecting and using R&D statistics, the Frascati Manual is an essential tool for statisticians worldwide. It includes definitions of basic concepts, data collection guidelines, and classifications for compiling statistics. This updated edition...

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Patents and Innovation : Trends and Policy Challenges

2004

Few systematic economic evaluations have been carried out on patent system to better inform policy choices. This report, which covers a range of areas, and highlights some issues that policy makers should address in the near future, including markets for technology, patenting by public reserach...

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Learning to Innovate: Learning regions

2002

In OECD countries, the number of cities and regions which put learning, education, research and innovation at the heart … is increasingly dependent on human resources, knowledge creation, and continuous, incremental innovation rather than on … knowledge and innovation in Andalusia, Spain (and some other countries). Potential applications to areas similar to Andalusia …

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R&D and Innovation in Spain : Improving the Policy Mix

2007

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