Oxford University Begbroke Science Park - combines world-class applied scientific research with businesses and high-tech university spin-outs

2005 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Research ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Science Park ◽  
Oxford University ◽  
World Class

scholarly journals Compositional Variation of Eudialyte-Group Minerals from the Lovozero and Ilímaussaq Complexes and on the Origin of Peralkaline Systems

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 548
Author(s):  
Lia N. Kogarko ◽  
Troels F. D. Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Linear Trend ◽  
Major And Trace Elements ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Compositional Variation ◽  
Elemental Distribution ◽  
Magma Chambers ◽  
Eudialyte Group ◽  
System A ◽  
Distribution Of Elements ◽  
World Class

The Lovozero complex, Kola peninsula, Russia and the Ilímaussaq complex in Southwest Greenland are the largest known layered peralkaline intrusive complexes. Both host world-class deposits rich in REE and other high-tech elements. Both complexes expose spectacular layering with horizons rich in eudialyte group minerals (EGM). We present a detailed study of the composition and cryptic variations in cumulus EGM from Lovozero and a comparison with EGM from Ilímaussaq to further our understanding of peralkaline magma chambers processes. The geochemical signatures of Lovozero and Ilímaussaq EGM are distinct. In Lovozero EGMs are clearly enriched in Na + K, Mn, Ti, Sr and poorer Fe compared to EGM from Ilímaussaq, whereas the contents of ΣREE + Y and Cl are comparable. Ilímaussaq EGMs are depleted in Sr and Eu, which points to plagioclase fractionation and an olivine basaltic parent. The absence of negative Sr and Eu anomalies suggest a melanephelinitic parent for Lovozero. In Lovozero the cumulus EGMs shows decrease in Fe/Mn, Ti, Nb, Sr, Ba and all HREE up the magmatic layering, while REE + Y and Cl contents increase. In Lovozero EGM spectra show only a weak enrichment in LREE relative to HREE. The data demonstrates a systematic stratigraphic variation in major and trace elements compositions of liquidus EGM in the Eudialyte Complex, the latest and uppermost part of Lovozero. The distribution of elements follows a broadly linear trend. Despite intersample variations, the absence of abrupt changes in the trends suggests continuous crystallization and accumulation in the magma chamber. The crystallization was controlled by elemental distribution between EGM and coexisting melt during gravitational accumulation of crystals and/or mushes in a closed system. A different pattern is noted in the Ilimaussaq Complex. The elemental trends have variable steepness up the magmatic succession especially in the uppermost zones of the Complex. The differences between the two complexes are suggested to be related dynamics of the crystallization and accumulation processes in the magma chambers, such as arrival of new liquidus phases and redistributions by mush melts.

scholarly journals The visit of Comenius to London in 1641-1642 and its bearing on the origins of the Royal Society

1940 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-160 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Royal Society ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Great Society ◽  
Invisible College ◽  
Oxford University ◽  
Important Stage ◽  
Universal Language ◽  
John Wilkins ◽  
The Invisible

Miss Dorothy Stimson, Dean of Groucher College, U.S.A., in an article in Isis for 1 September 1935, tried to traverse the view stated in the Introduction to my Comenius in England (Oxford University Press (1932)), pp. 6-7, that the visit of Comenius (Komensky) to London in 1641-1642 marked an important stage in the development in England of the idea of a great society for scientific research which resulted in the organization of the informal ‘Invisible College’ by Theodore Haak and others in 1645, and prepared the way for the foundation of the Royal Society in 1662. She was however unable to explain away the fact that Theodore Haak, who was one of the most active supporters of Komensky’s plan for a Scientific College in 1641, was in 1645 the virtual founder of the informal ‘Invisible College,’ the precursor of the Royal Society. Miss Stimson stresses the contrast between the universal speculative plan of Comenius as outlined in his Via Lucis (1642), and the empirical and specialized activities of the Invisible College. Miss Stimson however has completely overlooked the fact that John Wilkins (1614-1672), Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, whom she rightly regards as one of the most active members of the Invisible College, held views very similar to those of Comenius on scientific method and on the desirability of a universal language.

Research and Application on the Research Innovation Ability of the Graduate Student Based on the Fuzzy Neural Network

2014 ◽  
Vol 687-691 ◽  
pp. 2909-2912 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Hu ◽  
Gan Lan Yan ◽  
Long Li
Keyword(s):  
Innovation System ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Indicator System ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Independent Innovation ◽  
System A ◽  
Evaluation Models ◽  
Fuzzy Neural ◽  
Innovation Ability

During the course of building an innovative country and enhancing the independent innovation capability, universities are the main force and the important source of high-tech innovation. The evaluation on the university's innovation ability, not only may improve university's efficiency and level of scientific research, but also make a significant sense to perfect the china' scientific research innovation system. Based on Referring to the recent research achievements at home and abroad, research and design work was carried out in the following area. Firstly, the multi-university research innovation ability evaluating indicator system is designed in this paper. By the principle of science and justice, through questionnaires, expert opinion and reference to relevant research results. The paper designed the multi-university's research innovation ability evaluating indicator system. A variety of typical evaluation models and methods are studied. Then two evaluation models between PCA-BP and PCA-FNN are taken into comparison. And the results show that the research and application of PCA-FNN is proved to be a new method and made a significant attempt for the university’s evaluation of research innovation ability.

Evaluating the development of high-tech industries: Taiwan's science park

2006 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 452-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chung-Jen Chen ◽  
Hsueh-Liang Wu ◽  
Bou-Wen Lin
Keyword(s):  
High Tech ◽  
Science Park

scholarly journals Toward the Blueprint of Campus-Based Ecosystems for Innovation

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 84 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Georges L. Romme
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Shared Resources ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Science Park ◽  
Dynamic Portfolio ◽  
High Level ◽  
Innovation Community

The “science park” model has long been showing signs of aging, with many science parks now facing budget cuts by local and regional governments. In this study, we dissect the blueprint of a highly successful campus-based ecosystem, the High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE). As an innovation ecosystem, the HTCE provides its residents (a) access to shared resources and facilities, to facilitate research and product development, and (b) an innovation community that enhances knowledge sharing between people at the campus. The success of the HTCE arises from a deep and inclusive understanding of the conditions in which an ecosystem for research and development can thrive, and the commitment to carefully grow and sustain these conditions. These conditions include: low physical distances between the various buildings, offices and shared facilities; a dynamic portfolio of thematic workshops and meetings stimulate knowledge sharing and informal networking; careful management of the diversity and reputation of the campus; attracting and hosting “connectors” that have the capability to initiate and/or manage collaboration across a newly emerging value chain; and a high level of responsiveness to requests and feedback of residents.

scholarly journals Retrospective and Prospective Look at Aflatoxin Research and Development from a Practical Standpoint

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noreddine Benkerroum
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Aflatoxin Production ◽  
Health Protection ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Regulatory Standards ◽  
Practical Standpoint

Among the array of structurally and toxicologically diverse mycotoxins, aflatoxins have attracted the most interest of scientific research due to their high toxicity and incidence in foods and feeds. Despite the undeniable progress made in various aspects related to aflatoxins, the ultimate goal consisting of reducing the associated public health risks worldwide is far from being reached due to multiplicity of social, political, economic, geographic, climatic, and development factors. However, a reasonable degree of health protection is attained in industrialized countries owing to their scientific, administrative, and financial capacities allowing them to use high-tech agricultural management systems. Less fortunate situation exists in equatorial and sub-equatorial developing countries mainly practicing traditional agriculture managed by smallholders for subsistence, and where the climate is suitable for mould growth and aflatoxin production. Accordingly, it is difficult to harmonize the regulatory standards of aflatoxins worldwide, which prevents agri-foods of developing countries from access to the market of industrialized countries. To tackle the multi-facetted aflatoxin problems, actions should be taken collectively by the international community involving scientific research, technological and social development, environment protection, etc. International cooperation should foster technology transfer and exchange of pertinent technical information. This review presents the main historical discoveries leading to our present knowledge on aflatoxins and the challenges that should be addressed presently and in the future at various levels to ensure higher health protection for everybody. In short, it aims to elucidate where we come from and where we should go in terms of aflatoxin research/development.

Science Parks and High-Tech Zones

2021 ◽  
pp. 336-353
Author(s):  
Susan M. Walcott
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
High Technology ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Science Parks ◽  
Science Park ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Development Institution

Science parks were envisioned as an economic development institution from their inception, designed to provide employment that is particularly geared toward a highly educated labor force. Funds generally come from government sources at the early stage. The intention of science park development is to jump-start businesses that could benefit from research generated by a nearby university or research institution. This chapter reviews the development of science parks and high-technology zones in China with a focus on their impact on regional and national innovation. Discussion includes the industrial and technological focus of such zones, the relevance of specialization, and issues of effective implementation.

scholarly journals Destructive Creation at Work: How Financial Distress Spurs Entrepreneurship

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 4061-4101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Babina
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Financial Distress ◽  
Web Site ◽  
High Tech ◽  
High Wage ◽  
New Firms ◽  
Oxford University ◽  
Service Sectors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Published Paper

Abstract Using U.S. Census firm-worker data, I document that firms’ financial distress has an economically important effect on employee departures to entrepreneurship. The impact is amplified in the high-tech and service sectors, where employees are key assets. In states with enforceable noncompete contracts, the effect is mitigated. Compared to typical entrepreneurs, distress-driven entrepreneurs are high-wage workers who found better firms, as measured by jobs, pay, and survival. Startup jobs compensate for 33% of job losses at the constrained incumbents. Overall, the financial inability of incumbent firms to pursue productive opportunities increases the reallocation of economic activity into new firms. Authors have furnished an Internet Appendix, which is available on the Oxford University Press Web site next to the link to the final published paper online.

Stressors and burnout: The role of employee assistance programs and self-efficacy

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Chu Yu ◽  
Chiu-Chuan Lin ◽  
San-Yuan Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Employee Assistance Program ◽  
Future Research ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Employee Assistance ◽  
Science Park ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Employee Burnout

This study was aimed at exploring the roles of self-efficacy and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in employee burnout associated with stress. A total of 600 questionnaires were sent and 205 were collected from employees in high-tech industries in a Science Park in Taiwan. The valid collection rate was 34.2%. Path analysis was used to test the model. The results show that stressors can negatively and indirectly influence burnout through self-efficacy. This finding means that companies trying to reduce employee burnout should pay much more attention to enhancement of employee self-efficacy. Implications for application and future research are discussed.

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