scholarly journals El Enfoque de Competencias para formar Emprendedores: Evaluación del modelo de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México (The role of competence focusing in entrepreneur shaping: Evaluating the University of Yucatan (Mexico) model)

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Luis Carlos G. Cantón Castillo ◽  
Alan García Lira ◽  
Magaly Carmen Iuit González
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Educational Model ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Entrepreneurial Knowledge ◽  
The University

<p>El presente trabajo pretende aportar conoci- miento en la formación y evaluación de programas o modelos de emprendedores en el enfoque de com- petencias, y ofrece al lector la evaluación realizada al modelo de emprendedores de la UADY, cuyo objetivo es verificar si el programa y las vertientes del modelo de emprendedores actuales están alineadas con el nue- vo modelo educativo de la institución, MEFI, y si el programa provee al alumno de las competencias que este documento establece para emprender. Desde el punto de vista metodológico, se comparó los resulta- dos obtenidos en las diferentes vertientes del modelo de emprendedores con lo establecido en los ejes del MEFI, y en el caso de las competencias que desarrolla el estudiante, se aplicó una encuesta que, además de las competencias establecidas en el MEFI, adicionó las de otros autores a nivel internacional. Los principales hallazgos muestran que el programa emprendedor y las principales vertientes del modelo de emprendedores cumplen fehacientemente con los ejes del MEFI. Por otro lado, todos los estudiantes encuestados admiten beneficios de aprendizaje tras su participación en el programa, sea en la modalidad de adquisición o en la de mejoramiento.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Abstract </strong></p><p>This work aims to increase current knowledge in establishing and evaluating models for entrepreneur shaping by competence focusing, and offers readers the evaluation made to the “UADY” model whose objective was to verify if the program and its outco- mes are aligned with the university’s new educational model or “MEFI”, and whether or not it provides students with the competences required to start up companies.  Results obtained in different outcomes of the entrepreneurial model were compared with ob-jectives established in the “MEFI” and with a survey done among students that incorporated competences recommended by internationally recognized authors added to the ones suggested by the model.  Results showed that both the entrepreneurial program and its outcomes closely followed the “MEFI” guidelines and that students surveyed showed a significant increase in learning after participating in the program, either acquiring or perfecting entrepreneurial knowledge.</p>

Imprenditorialitŕ e nascita di nuove imprese innovative in Europa: un'analisi delle determinanti in alcuni settori ad alta tecnologia

2009 ◽  
pp. 67-92
Author(s):  
Camilla Lenzi ◽  
Maria Luisa Mancusi
Keyword(s):  
New Ventures ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
New Venture ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
New Firm ◽  
The University

- This paper evaluates the importance of some key elements in the process leading to the birth and start-up of a new firm. We focus on a sample of recently founded and innovative European firms in technological fields characterised by strong innovative and competitive dynamics in the last 15 years. Emphasis is placed both on the role of the founder and on the assets exploited and developed in the new ventures early stages. The analysis of the questionnaire confirms the importance of the intellectual capital of the founder and of the scientific and technological knowledge acquired during advanced studies or previous work experiences. It further confirms the importance of the human and financial capital (particularly, access to external funds) necessary to the start of entrepreneurial activity, of intellectual property rights and of the network of relationships with actors having complementary knowledge and assets (other firms, universities and public research centres, parent organisation). The analysis finally highlights interesting differences both at the geographical and sectoral level. Differences across geographical regions include the degree of development of financial markets and the opportunities to access external financial resources, but also and mostly the functions performed and the effectiveness of the university system. On the other side, differences across sectors include the assets exploited in founding the new venture and the key competences that allow it to survive and eventually grow. Keywords: entrepreneurship, spin-off, patent Parole chiave: imprenditorialitŕ, spin-off, brevetto Jel Classification: L10, M13, O30

Interdisciplinary organization as a basic academic unit?

2020 ◽  
pp. 095042222095695
Author(s):  
Liu Yang ◽  
Ekaterina Albats ◽  
Henry Etzkowitz
Keyword(s):  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Departmental Chairs ◽  
Zero Sum ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
University Industry

Academic interdisciplinarity has become a powerful means of addressing challenges facing contemporary society as well as offering opportunities to advance knowledge. To better understand the role of university interdisciplinary organizations (IDOs), the authors studied 18 IDOs at Stanford University in the USA. They propose that IDOs not only enhance researchers’ interdisciplinary collaboration but, counterintuitively, also serve departmental and disciplinary interests. While IDOs are traditionally believed to threaten traditional disciplinary departments, the authors find a “more the more” dynamic in which, by bringing shared university resources and faculty to bear on new themes, significant new resources are generated to the benefit of both actors. Traditionally, the relationship between departments and IDOs has been seen as a zero-sum game with winners and losers. This research suggests, to the contrary, a win–win dynamic in which the two formats are mediated by the research group. Some faculty members are alternately departmental chairs and IDO organizers as well as start-up founders, industrial consultants and holders of high governmental advisory positions during their careers, integrating Triple Helix university–industry–government interactions with IDOs and IDOs with departments. The authors examine how these two entities coexist and benefit one another in a cooperative academic ecosystem and consider the implications for the future of the university.

scholarly journals A Prescription that Addresses the Decline of Basic Science Education in Medical School

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Miller ◽  
Christina S Thornton ◽  
Michael B Keough ◽  
Jodie I Roberts ◽  
Bryan Yipp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Science ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Educational Model ◽  
Medical Organization ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Basic Science Education ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
Clinician Scientist ◽  
The University

Over 30 years ago a cry rang out through the proverbial halls of academia; “The clinician scientist is an endangered species.” These prophetic words have been reverberated in the ears of every specialty and every general medical organization in deafening tones. Why is the role of the clinician scientist or clinician investigator so important that this phrase has been repeated subsequently in medical and educational journals? Simply put, the clinician scientist bridges the ravine between the ever-growing mountain of scientific knowledge and the demanding patient centered clinical care. Here, we describe the current educational model established by the University of Calgary, Leaders in Medicine Program. Our program seeks to train future physicians and clinician scientists by incorporating training in basic science, translational and clinical research with clinical and medical education in a longitudinal program to students of traditional MD/PhD, MD/MSc or MD/MBA stream as well as interested Doctor of Medicine students.

scholarly journals The role of university community programs in disseminating agriculture innovation: a case study in Sekincau Region, West Lampung, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 306 ◽  
pp. 03022
Author(s):  
Tumiar Katarina Manik ◽  
Paul Benyamin Timotiwu ◽  
Agustiansyah ◽  
Eko Pramono
Keyword(s):  
Community Services ◽  
Community Programs ◽  
Internet Applications ◽  
Local Agriculture ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Agriculture Extension ◽  
The University ◽  
University Community

Universities have three complementary missions, namely research, teaching, and community services. The Lampung University community services has responsibilities to the surround communities with being active roles in educating people, doing the strategic plans of the university, implementing and disseminating various university research results. Sekincau is a region in West Lampung with a great potential for horticulture productions, however, until recently, Lampung depends on West Java for supplying of horticulture productions. Some community programs had been done consistently in this area by Agronomy faculties of Lampung University with the local agriculture extension and farmers groups. The activities included introducing and developing good quality seeds of potato and baby beans seeds until certified for progeny of basic seed, intercropping of sorghum and baby beans, introducing internet applications useful for farmers and built a start-up particularly for young farmers. The method was “training and visit” which for regions where the level of development is still very low, instructing farmers what to do was probably more appropriate. This paper evaluated university roles in disseminating innovation to farmers. In general, it can be concluded that community development and services would only effective if continually conducted by the same group and focused on certain chosen area.

scholarly journals Natural Products in the Prevention of Metabolic Diseases: Lessons Learned from the 20th KAST Frontier Scientists Workshop

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1881
Author(s):  
Seung J. Baek ◽  
Bruce D. Hammock ◽  
In-Koo Hwang ◽  
Qingxiao Li ◽  
Naima Moustaid-Moussa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
The University ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

The incidence of metabolic and chronic diseases including cancer, obesity, inflammation-related diseases sharply increased in the 21st century. Major underlying causes for these diseases are inflammation and oxidative stress. Accordingly, natural products and their bioactive components are obvious therapeutic agents for these diseases, given their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Research in this area has been significantly expanded to include chemical identification of these compounds using advanced analytical techniques, determining their mechanism of action, food fortification and supplement development, and enhancing their bioavailability and bioactivity using nanotechnology. These timely topics were discussed at the 20th Frontier Scientists Workshop sponsored by the Korean Academy of Science and Technology, held at the University of Hawaii at Manoa on 23 November 2019. Scientists from South Korea and the U.S. shared their recent research under the overarching theme of Bioactive Compounds, Nanoparticles, and Disease Prevention. This review summarizes presentations at the workshop to provide current knowledge of the role of natural products in the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases.

scholarly journals University as new entrepreneurial finance player: A search for the new role

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Giovanna Mariani
Keyword(s):  
Local Economy ◽  
Entrepreneurial Finance ◽  
Start Up ◽  
New Business ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
Lively Debate ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The University ◽  
Start Ups

The European strategy is to promote new businesses as a real driver of economic growth, but also to support their growth and resilience. A typical kind of new business is the academic start-up (ASU) that can play a strategic role in their local economy. This paper aims to contribute to the lively debate about the universities policies in entrepreneurial finance. In the first part, it investigates the strengths and weaknesses of academic start-ups and the role that universities have to support them in value creation. The authors tested the research questions on a sample of start-ups of the University of Pisa. The findings show important financial and not-financial goals of academic start-ups. These goals can fuel the dialogue with entrepreneurial finance players. Furthermore, the research shows some ASUs’ vulnerabilities. In conclusion, the role of universities as new entrepreneurial players is discussed.

Universities as Incubators without Walls

2002 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andy Lockett ◽  
Ajay Vohora ◽  
Mike Wright
Keyword(s):  
High Technology ◽  
Case Material ◽  
Business Incubators ◽  
Access To Resources ◽  
Business Services ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The University

Interest in the role of business incubators in the development of high-technology start-up companies has increased dramatically in recent years. This interest has led to the creation of large numbers of ‘formal’ incubators, offering a wide range of business services to facilitate the development of the companies located within their walls. The authors argue that this may lead to a neglect of the role universities play in incubating high-technology start-up companies. In this paper the following question is considered: what kind of role can and should universities play in the process without being ‘formal’ incubators? In answering this question the role of the university in providing access to resources is examined. Based on a new survey and case material, the authors' contention is that universities are now performing many of the functions of an incubator. However, they differ from many ‘formal’ incubators in that they do not have clearly defined walls.

Mesophyll conductance: the leaf corridors for photosynthesis

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 429-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Gago ◽  
Danilo M. Daloso ◽  
Marc Carriquí ◽  
Miquel Nadal ◽  
Melanie Morales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Mesophyll Conductance ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Cell Structures ◽  
Leaf Tissues ◽  
Change Framework ◽  
Chloroplast Stroma

Besides stomata, the photosynthetic CO2 pathway also involves the transport of CO2 from the sub-stomatal air spaces inside to the carboxylation sites in the chloroplast stroma, where Rubisco is located. This pathway is far to be a simple and direct way, formed by series of consecutive barriers that the CO2 should cross to be finally assimilated in photosynthesis, known as the mesophyll conductance (gm). Therefore, the gm reflects the pathway through different air, water and biophysical barriers within the leaf tissues and cell structures. Currently, it is known that gm can impose the same level of limitation (or even higher depending of the conditions) to photosynthesis than the wider known stomata or biochemistry. In this mini-review, we are focused on each of the gm determinants to summarize the current knowledge on the mechanisms driving gm from anatomical to metabolic and biochemical perspectives. Special attention deserve the latest studies demonstrating the importance of the molecular mechanisms driving anatomical traits as cell wall and the chloroplast surface exposed to the mesophyll airspaces (Sc/S) that significantly constrain gm. However, even considering these recent discoveries, still is poorly understood the mechanisms about signaling pathways linking the environment a/biotic stressors with gm responses. Thus, considering the main role of gm as a major driver of the CO2 availability at the carboxylation sites, future studies into these aspects will help us to understand photosynthesis responses in a global change framework.

Prospective Memory Development Across the Lifespan

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha Zuber ◽  
Matthias Kliegel
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Memory ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Present Model ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cognitive Factors ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Integrative Framework

Abstract. Prospective Memory (PM; i.e., the ability to remember to perform planned tasks) represents a key proxy of healthy aging, as it relates to older adults’ everyday functioning, autonomy, and personal well-being. The current review illustrates how PM performance develops across the lifespan and how multiple cognitive and non-cognitive factors influence this trajectory. Further, a new, integrative framework is presented, detailing how those processes interplay in retrieving and executing delayed intentions. Specifically, while most previous models have focused on memory processes, the present model focuses on the role of executive functioning in PM and its development across the lifespan. Finally, a practical outlook is presented, suggesting how the current knowledge can be applied in geriatrics and geropsychology to promote healthy aging by maintaining prospective abilities in the elderly.

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