scholarly journals  A Reflection on Development of Indigenous Languages for Knowledge Creation and Sharing in a Globalising World: A Case of Esan Language, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Aine Obinyan ◽  
Mabel Ejoghoye Aziegbe
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Central Place ◽  
Indigenous Languages ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Language Standardization ◽  
Western Model ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

Humanity, culture, societal development and language issues are mutually reinforcing much as they are intricately interwoven in a non-ceasing dynamic interrelationships within the matrix defined by language standardization or development, acquisition and use that mostly take up central place as unifying and propelling forces in language discourse. Within the confines of globalization which is neither homogenization nor convergence; but the beginning of drawing on the strength of indigenous capabilities to create knowledge ecology that would enliven socio-economic and scientific development of the world in far reaching interconnectivities and relationships across every clime, issues pertaining to language development, acquisition and use become imperative. It is against this background that this paper examines the development/standardization, acquisition and use of Esan language as one of several Nigerian indigenous languages to promote scientific and technological development through knowledge creation, preservation and dissemination. The obsession of using western model and epistemological outlook to achieve appropriate scientific and technological development to the utter neglect of home grown and culturally distilled efforts were also examined. In the light of the dare consequences and the harsh conditions globalization imposes on developing nations, this paper highlights standardization and use of indigenous languages in chatting appropriate trajectory for effectual developmental efforts in fast shrinking contemporary world.

scholarly journals Armas químicas e o desenvolvimento científico: o uso do júri simulado como estratégia didática para o ensino de química

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 250-271
Author(s):  
Marcela Vitor Alvaro ◽  
Marcia Narcizo Borges ◽  
Antonio Da Silva Florêncio
Keyword(s):  
Technological Development ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Chemical Weapons ◽  
World War ◽  
Chemistry Teaching ◽  
Chemical Knowledge ◽  
Social Scientific ◽  
Scientific Theme ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

Resumo: Partindo da premissa de que os alunos aprendem melhor quando o desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico é historicizado, realizou-se um projeto de Ensino de Química com estudantes do 1º período do Ensino Médio Integrado ao Curso Técnico de Química tendo armas químicas como tema sociocientífico. O projeto utilizou o júri simulado como principal estratégia de ensino e no caso, julgaram a responsabilidade da Alemanha quanto à produção e uso de armas químicas durante a II Guerra Mundial. A avaliação do projeto foi feita de modo processual através da coleta e sistematização de dados obtidos ao longo das aulas. A Análise de Conteúdo dos argumentos utilizados pelos estudantes evidencia que a estratégia do júri simulado contribuiu para que eles construíssem um conhecimento químico crítico, compreendendo que o desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico é resultado de uma atividade essencialmente humana, e que, portanto, se dá sob interferência política e econômica.Palavras-chave: Armas Químicas; Aspectos históricos; Júri Simulado. Chemical weapons and scientific development: the use of the simulated jury as a didactic strategy in the teaching of chemistryAbstract: Starting from the premise that students learn better when scientific and technological development is historicized, a Chemistry teaching project was carried out with students from the 1st period of High School Integrated with the Technical Course in Chemistry having chemical weapons as a social scientific theme. The project used the simulated jury as the main teaching strategy. In this case, they judged Germany's responsibility for the production and use of chemical weapons during the II World War. The evaluation of the project, carried out in a procedural way through the collection and systematization of the data obtained during the classes. The Content Analysis of the arguments used by the students shows that the strategy of the simulated jury contributed to them building a critical chemical knowledge, understanding that the scientific and technological development is the result of an essentially human activity, which therefore takes place under political and economical interference.Keywords: Chemical Weapons; Historical aspects; Simulated Jury.

The 1985 Nationwide University Mathematics Examination in the People's Republic of China

1987 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-203
Author(s):  
Jerry P. Becker ◽  
Zhou Yi-Yun
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Revolution ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
University Mathematics ◽  
National Priority ◽  
National Science ◽  
Mathematics Examination ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development ◽  
Science Policies

In the late 1970s the Chinese set scientific and technological development as a major national priority. At this time, following the Cultural Revolution (1966–76), the Chinese set into motion new national science policies, with education serving as a major link in their plans to revitalize efforts toward scientific development.

scholarly journals Fomento da pesquisa científica nacional: o auxílio financeiro ao pesquisador na chamada universal

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos César Chaves Da Fonseca ◽  
Ricardo Barros Sampaio ◽  
Angela Terezinha de Souza Wyse
Keyword(s):  
Zika Virus ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
National Council ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Research Promotion ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

Resumo: No modelo de desenvolvimento científico nacional, fração expressiva dos projetos de pesquisa são fomentados por chamadas públicas, que estabelecem os critérios para a seleção das propostas de maior relevância e de mérito científico. A Chamada Pública Universal do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) apoiou, no período de 2005 a 2016, diferentes instituições, precisamente 569, distribuídas em todo o território nacional. Dessas instituições, 52% eram Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) e 40% delas possuíam Programas de Pós-Graduação (PPG). Grande parte dos recursos apoiados, cerca de 86%, foram para as grandes áreas tradicionais do conhecimento e para a compra de bens e equipamentos. A produção do conhecimento dessas instituições demonstrou sensibilidade aos grandes temas nacionais, como no caso do surto do zika vírus, de 2015, ocasião em que foram submetidos 179 trabalhos sobre o tema. Contudo, o modelo de fomento necessita ser aperfeiçoado e adequar-se às demandas dos núcleos produtores do conhecimento e da sociedade.Palavras-chaves: Fomento. Programa de Pós-Graduação. Promoção de pesquisa científica. NATIONAL FOSTERING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE RESEARCHER IN THE UNIVERSAL CALL Abstract: In the model of national scientific development, the expressive fraction of the research projects are fomented by public calls, which establish the criteria for the selection of proposals of greater relevance and scientific merit. The Universal Public Call of the National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) supported, between 2005 and 2016, different institutions, precisely 569, distributed throughout the national territory. Of these institutions, 52% were Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and 40% of them had Postgraduate Programs (PPG). A large part of the resources supported, about 86%, went to the large traditional areas of knowledge and to the purchase of goods and equipment. The knowledge production of these institutions showed sensitivity to the major national issues, as in the case of the zika virus outbreak of 2015, when 179 papers were submitted on the subject. However, the model of development needs to be improved and adapted to the demands of the knowledge-producing nuclei and society.Keywords: Fostering. Graduate program. Scientific research promotion.

Management of sustainable innovation for national development

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Alvaro Cristian Sánchez Mercado
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
National Development ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The World ◽  
End Use ◽  
Research Centres ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

Throughout history the development of the countries has been generated mainly by the impulse in two complementary axes: Science and Technology, and Trade. At present we are experiencing an exponential scientific and technological development and the Economy in all its fronts is driven by the intensive application of technology. According to these considerations, this research tries to expose the development of Innovation Management as a transversal mechanism to promote the different socioeconomic areas and especially those supported by engineering. To this end, use will be made of Technology Watch in order to identify the advances of the main research centres related to innovation in the world. Next, there will be an evaluation of the main models of Innovation Management and related methodologies that expose some of the existing Innovation Observatories in the world to finally make a proposal for Innovation Management applicable to the reality of Peru, so that it can be taken into consideration by stakeholders (Government, Academy, Business and Civil Society) committed to Innovation Management in the country

Rising to Grand Challenges: A Need for a Comprehensive Rusafrica Рroject

2018 ◽  
pp. 11-24
Author(s):  
Leonid Fituni
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Grand Challenges ◽  
Cooperative Approach ◽  
Technology Products ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

The author presents a vision of the mainstream vectors of global development against the backdrop of the “Grand Challenges” of the 21st century. He formulates optimal ways for Russia and Africa to interact in order to achieve the goals set by the UN Third International Conference on Financing for Development. The author proposes a RUSAFRICA project, which combines a dual goal of boosting economic, social and technological development of both Russia and Africa. The project envisages an integrated cooperative approach to mutually significant economic, technological and infrastructural requirements and capacities while prioritizing the human development aspect. Innovative approaches to mutual cooperation shale open ways to promoting Russian technologies and innovative products to new markets, generating growth of income from exports of high technology products and services with the aim to enhance Russia’s influence and competitive strengths, in accordance with the Scientific and Technological Development Strategy of the Russian Federation.

Philological Reversion in Post-Apartheid South Africa: The Sand Writing and Alternate Alphabets of Willem Boshoff

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 524-549
Author(s):  
Kurt Campbell
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Central Place ◽  
Indigenous Languages ◽  
Educational Policies ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Critical Thought ◽  
Education Act ◽  
Contemporary Artist ◽  
Democratic Elections

Abstract This article focuses on the conceptual implications of specific works of contemporary artist and wordsmith Adriaan Willem Boshoff. Boshoff uses his creations to challenge the terms of the current debate around indigenous languages in southern Africa through artworks such as Blind Alphabet and his Sand Writing Series. These works call viewers to an emphatic return to an understanding of scripts (and the worlds they produce) as embodied systems of tradition that occupy the central place not only in the groups they serve, but indeed in a larger vision of a culturally tolerant and affirmative nation. The article tracks key South African educational policies such as the Apartheid era Bantu Education Act of 1953, and the Corrective Language Act of 1998 after the first democratic elections to contextualize the politics of legislative development in South Africa as related to indigenous scripts and languages. Beyond this bureaucratic history, the article foregrounds partisan agency that individuals such as Wilhelm Bleek, Lucy Lloyd and Magrieta Jantjies displayed as custodians of endangered scripts and languages, culminating in a discussion of the provocative works Boshoff created to stimulate critical thought on contemporaneous philological concerns in South Africa.

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