Laboratories have historically been under supported in developing country health systems resulting in poor quality diagnosis and inadequate disease surveillance. Laboratory professionals are predominantly male with relatively limited female labor participation, with potential gender based...

Fostering a deep understanding of sustainability in students is critical in order to create a new generation of leaders. Universities have a significant role to play in this endeavour. Dalhousie University has recently developed the Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) program, which...

In higher education, research on quality assurance is one of the prominent fields at present. The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is an important element in accreditation and quality assurance system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is designed by National Commission for Academic...

A survey of 2800 teachers from 33 two- and four-year colleges shows markedly different perceptions of teaching goals and roles. The most significant differences occurred across fields of study. For example, whereas 55 percent of the science teachers said they were primarily concerned about...

The instruction that we provide, the intellectual climate that we create, and the policy decisions that we make should all start with the question, "But will it improve students' learning?" Basic to any answer is the state of our knowledge about learning. A spate of recent research has resulted...

This paper considers determinants of 'success' for ethnic chambers of commerce and industry (ECCI) in Victoria, Australia, by exploring their role in promoting international business activity and opportunities for the development of effective partnerships with external stakeholders. The findings...