scholarly journals The theatre, (art) and science: between amazement and applause!

2009 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. C07 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Fruguglietti
Keyword(s):  
San Francisco ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Systemic Approach ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Even Start ◽  
Science Center ◽  
Hands On

There have been countless innovations in the realm of science museology after the foundation of the Exploratorium of San Francisco and of the Ontario Science Center of Toronto with, among other things, the introduction of the exhibits hands-on, the use of new technologies and the arrival of virtuality.But most of all a new dialogue was launched, also as a form of transformation of reality. And what is drama but fiction and transformation of reality?This statement is the basis for the belief that museums and the theatre should continue, if not even start, a path to move closer, so as to make their languages work at the service of each other.A dialogical interaction which is difficult (as both languages and their interpreters crave for superiority), strong (the place for communication becomes multi-channel), but necessary (in view of a systemic approach of science communication).It is necessary especially to build an all-encompassing museum to fully play a sociological role of study, interpretation and determination of human society.

Development of Professional Competency of Managerial Staff on the Basis of Acmeological Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1481
Author(s):  
Tatyana V. SHTAL ◽  
Iryna LYTOVCHENKO ◽  
Hanna A. POLIAKOVA
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
System Integrity ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
Managerial Staff

Currently, there is a change in the role of education in the direction of forming a vector of continuing education, cultivation of self-development skills, self-organization in order to improve the professional competences of management. The article examines the need to reorganize the existing education system at enterprises and formation of new technologies of development of professional competences of managerial staff. It is proved that the main objective of the competence approach in vocational education is the formation of a competent managerial specialist with appropriate competence sets needed for successful achievement of an organization's strategic goals. The acmeological aspects of professional competence of managerial staff with the use of basic acmeology categories are discussed in details. The process of development and application of archeological technologies at domestic enterprises is proposed. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research was: the principles of system, integrity, unity and mutual determination of the external and internal. As theoretical methods, theoretical-methodological and retrospective analysis, generalization and interpretation of scientific data were used.

The ethical concerns about transgenic crops

2018 ◽  
Vol 475 (4) ◽  
pp. 803-811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnès E. Ricroch ◽  
Michèle Guillaume-Hofnung ◽  
Marcel Kuntz
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Virtue Ethics ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Plant Biotechnology ◽  
Genetically Modified Organism ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Natural Processes

It is generally accepted that transgenesis can improve our knowledge of natural processes, but also leads to agricultural, industrial or socio-economical changes which could affect human society at large and which may, consequently, require regulation. It is often stated that developing countries are most likely to benefit from plant biotechnology and are at the same time most likely to be affected by the deployment of such new technologies. Therefore, ethical questions related to such biotechnology probably also need to be addressed. We first illustrate how consequentialist and nonconsequentialist theories of ethics can be applied to the genetically modified organism debate, namely consequentialism, autonomy/consent ethics (i.e. self-determination of people regarding matters that may have an effect on these people) and virtue ethics (i.e. whether an action is in adequacy with ideal traits). We show that these approaches lead to highly conflicting views. We have then refocused on moral ‘imperatives', such as freedom, justice and truth. Doing so does not resolve all conflicting views, but allows a gain in clarity in the sense that the ethical concerns are shifted from a technology (and its use) to the morality or amorality of various stakeholders of this debate.

scholarly journals The changing face of expertise and the need for knowledge transfer

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. C03 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Berditchevskaia ◽  
Cindy Regalado ◽  
Stephan Van Duin
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Shared Values ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
New Public ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Personal Accounts

New public participatory modes of practice are emerging in fields as diverse as politics, healthcare and research. In part, these DIY and citizen-led initiatives have gained momentum from the optimism of new technologies, which allow unprecedented access to previously inaccessible knowledge and tools. Equally, they are the result of a growing frustration with power hierarchies and systems that reinforce elites. Experts are increasingly regarded with suspicion as trust in public institutions is eroded and individuals begin to give more weight to personal accounts, and information shared within networks of peers. In this climate there is a critical need for improved knowledge transfer practices based on improved empathy, understanding and communication of shared values and motivations. In this session we questioned the role of expertise in a changing landscape of knowledge production and practice. Using the lens of science & technology communication and hands-on DIY practices, we explored how to move towards a more inclusive model of knowledge transfer, where different types of expertise are acknowledged and valued.

scholarly journals Science is not for me. Visitors’ attitudes to learning in an Italian science centre

2006 ◽  
Vol 05 (02) ◽  
pp. A02
Author(s):  
Monia Cardella
Keyword(s):  
San Francisco ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Science Museums ◽  
Complex Issue ◽  
Scientific Exploration ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Master Thesis ◽  
Science Centre ◽  
Italian Science

Following the example of the Exploratorium in San Francisco, interactive science museums are meant to be informal and enjoyable places where visitors, regardless of their age and background, are stimulated to practice their abilities to explore the world from a scientific point of view or to reacquire it in the case of adults who are far from science for professional reasons. Our study, which belongs to a relatively recent, but increasingly richer and complex tradition of researches on this topic, aims at contributing to answering the question whether, within the context of hands-on museums, this desired reacquisition of scientific exploration actually occurs for all visitors; more precisely, it aims at contributing to the discussion resulting from this question with reference to both possible answers and methods to find them. The study described below was carried out for a Science Communication Master thesis in Trieste (student: Monia Cardella, supervisor: Paola Rodari) and, therefore, it is inevitably limited: in fact, in order to deal with such a complex issue and to perform more detailed investigations on the field longer time and more resources would have been necessary. However, both methods used and results obtained from it, although provisional, are significant enough to deserve our attention.

Science Communication and Museums’ Changing Roles

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Cain ◽  
Karen A. Rader
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Science Museum ◽  
Scientific Process ◽  
Science Center ◽  
History Museum ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Changing Roles ◽  
History Of

This chapter outlines museums’ historical and contemporary approaches to science communication, detailing how they have used exhibits and public programming to balance their twinned missions of scientific research and public education. It describes the history of these institutions, and the various forms—natural history museum, science museum, and science center—they assumed in the twentieth century. It explains how and why approaches to exhibition changed, discussing the rise of hands-on, interactive, and immersive displays, and museums’ shifting attitudes toward the visitors in their halls. It also reviews longstanding and current challenges museums face as they strive to communicate with diverse audiences about scientific process, practice, and discoveries.

scholarly journals Catalytic Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Methanol: Current Status and Future Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinbao Zhang ◽  
Guanghui Zhang ◽  
Chunshan Song ◽  
Xinwen Guo
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Future Direction

With the increasing environmental problems caused by carbon dioxide (CO2) emission and the ultimate carbon resources needed for the development of human society, CO2 hydrogenation to methanol with H2 produced with renewable energy represents a promising path forward. Comprehensive analysis shows that the production of methanol by thermal catalytic CO2 hydrogenation is the most promising technology for large-scale industrialization. This review highlights current developments and future perspectives in the production of methanol from CO2, as well as the main existing problems based on a thorough techno-economic analysis. Moreover, the utilization status and future role of methanol as a platform molecule in the energy system is analyzed. Finally, in this review attention is paid to the development of new catalysts, new routes and new technologies for CO2 conversion aiming to clarify the future direction.

President's Page

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-160
Author(s):  
David Lumley
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Geophysical Research ◽  
Employment Opportunities

These days, I am thinking a lot about geophysics and sustainability — sustainability of our applied geophysics discipline and our collective expertise; sustainability of our geophysics educational programs in universities and professional organizations; sustainability of our investments in geophysical research and development of amazing new technologies; sustainability of exciting and rewarding career paths and employment opportunities in geophysics; sustainability of our global human society and the role of geophysics in providing natural resources while protecting the environment; and sustainability of our professional society, SEG, in terms of its mission, membership, programs, benefits, and services.

Meiotic CENP-C is a shepherd: bridging the space between the centromere and the kinetochore in time and space

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-261
Author(s):  
Jessica E. Fellmeth ◽  
Kim S. McKim
Keyword(s):  
Chromosome Segregation ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Early Prophase ◽  
Unique Role ◽  
Kinetochore Assembly ◽  
M Phase ◽  
In Vivo Analysis ◽  
Meiosis I

Abstract While many of the proteins involved in the mitotic centromere and kinetochore are conserved in meiosis, they often gain a novel function due to the unique needs of homolog segregation during meiosis I (MI). CENP-C is a critical component of the centromere for kinetochore assembly in mitosis. Recent work, however, has highlighted the unique features of meiotic CENP-C. Centromere establishment and stability require CENP-C loading at the centromere for CENP-A function. Pre-meiotic loading of proteins necessary for homolog recombination as well as cohesion also rely on CENP-C, as do the main scaffolding components of the kinetochore. Much of this work relies on new technologies that enable in vivo analysis of meiosis like never before. Here, we strive to highlight the unique role of this highly conserved centromere protein that loads on to centromeres prior to M-phase onset, but continues to perform critical functions through chromosome segregation. CENP-C is not merely a structural link between the centromere and the kinetochore, but also a functional one joining the processes of early prophase homolog synapsis to late metaphase kinetochore assembly and signaling.

A Molecular Approach to Immunoscintigraphy: A Study of the T-Antigen Conformation on the Surface of Tumors

1987 ◽  
Vol 26 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Selvaraj ◽  
M. R. Suresh ◽  
G. McLean ◽  
D. Willans ◽  
C. Turner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monoclonal Antibodies ◽  
Tumor Cell ◽  
T Antigen ◽  
Human Carcinomas ◽  
Animal Tumor ◽  
Synthetic Antigens

The role of glycoconjugates in tumor cell differentiation has been well documented. We have examined the expression of the two anomers of the Thomsen-Friedenreich antigen on the surface of human, canine and murine tumor cell membranes both in vitro and in vivo. This has been accomplished through the synthesis of the disaccharide terminal residues in both a and ß configuration. Both entities were used to generate murine monoclonal antibodies which recognized the carbohydrate determinants. The determination of fine specificities of these antibodies was effected by means of cellular uptake, immunohistopathology and immunoscintigraphy. Examination of pathological specimens of human and canine tumor tissue indicated that the expressed antigen was in the β configuration. More than 89% of all human carcinomas tested expressed the antigen in the above anomeric form. The combination of synthetic antigens and monoclonal antibodies raised specifically against them provide us with invaluable tools for the study of tumor marker expression in humans and their respective animal tumor models.

On The Mechanism Of Heparin-Induced Potentiation Of Platelet Aggregation

1981 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Yamamoto ◽  
K Watanabe ◽  
Y Ando ◽  
H Iri ◽  
N Fujiyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Platelet Activation ◽  
Coagulation Factors ◽  
Marked Enhancement ◽  
Matrix Bound ◽  
Induced Aggregation ◽  
Aggregation Of Platelets ◽  
Plasma Heparin

It has been suggested that heparin caused potentiation of aggregation induced by ADP or epinephrine. The exact mechanism of heparin-induced platelet activation, however, remained unknown. In this paper, we have investigated the role of anti-thrombin III ( AT ) in heparin-induced platelet activation using purified AT and AT depleted plasma. When ADP or epinephrine was added to citrated PRP one minute after addition of heparin ( 1 u/ml, porcine intestinal mucosal heparin, Sigma Co. USA ), marked enhancement of platelet aggregation was observed, compared with the degree of aggregation in the absence of heparin. However, in platelet suspensions prepared in modified Tyrode’s solution, heparin exhibited no potentiating effect on platelet aggregation induced by epinephrine or ADP. Potentiation of epinephrine- or ADP-induced platelet aggregation by heparin was demonstrated when purified AT was added to platelet suspensions at a concentration of 20 μg/ml. AT depleted plasma, which was prepared by immunosorption using matrix-bound antibodies to AT, retained no AT, while determination of α1-antitrypsinα2- macroglobulin and fibrinogen in AT depleted plasma produced values which corresponded to those of the original plasma when dilution factor was taken into account. The activities of coagulation factors were also comparable to those of the original plasma. Heparin exhibited potentiating effect on ADP- or epinephrine-induced aggregation of platelets in original plasma, but no effect in AT depleted plasma. When purified AT was added back to AT depleted plasma at a concentration of 20 μg/ml, potentiation of platelet aggregation by heparin was clearly demonstrated.Our results suggest that effect of heparin on platelet aggregation is also mediated by anti-thrombin III.

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