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Showing 1 to 20 of 147 for “"Technology and Innovation"”.
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Educational Technology and Innovation Capacity in Arkansas Public Schools
… governments recognize the importance of innovation and creativity in schools and invest resources to develop learning environments that foster these qualities. This thesis adapts Crosling, Nair, and Vaithilingam’s (2015) model to provide a framework for studying factors that contribute to …
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Developing game worlds : gaming, technology, and innovation in Peru
In this work, I've documented the origins, growth and structure of the Peruvian video game industry. Because of its underground origins, the Peruvian game industry provides an alternative, more organic gateway to developing technology industries than forms of the "technological sublime" that have …
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Building a national technology and innovation infrastructure for an aging society
This thesis focuses on the potential of strategic technology innovation and implementation in sustaining an aging society, and examines the need for a comprehensive national technology and innovation infrastructure in the U.S., capable of supporting the development and use of technologies by the …
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Scientizing Science Policy: Implications for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy and R&D Evaluation
… research, I try to deepen the understanding of the logic and history behind science of science policy approaches and to substitute for this scientific evidence-based science policy model an evidence-critical and -informed model in which scientific and democratic claims are promoted …
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Computational intelligence for measuring macro-knowledge competitiveness
… Indicator (UKCI) to enable consistent and transparent assessments and forecasting of the progress and competitiveness of Knowledge Based Economy (KBE). SCI are assessment tools usually constructed to evaluate and contrast entities performance by aggregating intangible measures in many …
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Study and analysis of the evolution of knee arthroplasty surgery through its technological innovation
… for TKA in patients with milder symptoms, and growing interest in robotic surgery, it is important to identify technology gaps that can improve overall patient outcomes. This analysis aims to map the network of processes and stakeholders involved in the TKA journey, from pre-operative …
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Entrepreneurial Tech-Ed. : using technology to fuel income generation education in rural Ghana/
… development occurs through merging small-scale technology hubs into the rural West African fabric by integrating with the secondary school system. This model redefines the structure of education in Ghana by establishing a programmatic fusion to create a relationship between education and …
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Understanding and accelerating innovation driven ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa - towards a research and technology organization for North-South Cooperation
… to the African Union's strategy, Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) are to play a central role in accelerating Africa's transition to an innovation-led, knowledge-based economy. Member countries are to build and upgrade research infrastructures, enhance professional and technical …
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Patterns of innovation in service industries
Over the years, scholars studying technology-based innovation have uncovered patterns of success and failure. Many of the lessons learned from these observations can serve as powerful guidelines for leaders of industry as they guide their firms into new markets or help defend against emerging …
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The implementation of the triple helix model of industry-university-government relations in Puerto Rico to promote knowledge-based regional economic development
Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean, has long sought to develop a high-tech economy and has struggled in the process. Two initiatives, Puerto Rico TechnoEconomic Corridor (PRTEC) and the Eastern Central Technological Initiative (INTECO) seek to encourage local firm formation, attract foreign …
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Review of the performance of Zambia's national system of innovation for the period 2001 to 2010
It is widely agreed globally that innovation, knowledge and learning is a vital part of economic development. It creates and promotes competitiveness at the firm level, national and regional levels. Furthermore, innovation processes are dependent on relationships and the interaction of various …
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Organizational Learning Transfer To Job Performance Behavior: A Mixed-Methods Study
Employee knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are the foundation of organizational strategic competitive advantage. In the 21st century Knowledge Age, these KSAs relentlessly change, requiring constant organizational training. A significant expenditure for organizations, training is expected to …
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Science, Engineering and Technology Research Funding Policy in Ireland 1995-2008: A Policy Document Analysis
… level of government funding for research and development in higher education institutions in Ireland. This thesis analyses the evolving theoretical literature on the production of knowledge, and traces how models of research and innovation have evolved in the contemporary period. Four …
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A Model for Development of a Telecommunications Satellite Network for Administrative, Educational and Other Purposes in a Private Organization
… While large organizations such as federal and state governments and large commercial corporations have expended their resources to take advantage of communication satellites, private organizations with more modest means have not been provided with a plan for utilization of this new …
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A collaborative framework for feasibility analysis in automotive product development with global supply chain
In the competitive world, time to market, new technology and innovation are the measures of the performance of New Product Development (NPD). Companies tend to use a conventional approach to NPD by assigning representatives from their own support functions to review and recommend changes as …
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The European Community and innovation policy : reorienting towards diffusion
… support mechanisms in European Community (EC) innovation policy. With the shift from the traditional linear model towards an integrative approach to innovation, the role of diffusion of technologies and knowledge, achieved greater weight. This shift in both the thinking of academic experts, and …
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Why engineering? : descriptive study mapping the motivations of aspiring engineers
As the importance of technology and innovation grows with the progression of society, so does the importance of engineers. Because of this, the engineering disciplines come with promise of good salaries and job security, but not all students choose engineering as a career path for the promise of …
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Data Warehousing and Decision Making in Higher Education in the United States
… higher education has a lower level of acceptance and a lower rate of adoption of data warehousing for decision making. Studies into the way data warehouses are used in higher education and the extent to which they are used are hard to find. Accordingly, this research examines the use of data …
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The effect of the zakat empowerment program on youth farmers’ participation : a case study of desa tani program by Dompet Dhuafa
… quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews and document analysis. The quantitative analysis uses the Mann-Whitney U test to compare the perceptions and outcomes of youth farmers who participated in the program with those who did not. The qualitative analysis involves thematic analysis of …
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