Planetary Science in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Belay Tessema
Keyword(s):  
Research Training ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Planetary Science ◽  
Space Policy ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
Optical Telescope ◽  
National Space ◽  
Astronomy And Astrophysics ◽  
And Training

<p>Planetary Science in Ethiopia research has been emerged in Ethiopia based on the establishment of Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC) as well as special commencement of special graduate in three specialized fields such as (astronomy and astrophysics, space science, remote sensing and Geodesy). The installation of the twining optical telescope and ratification of national space policy has opened many opportunities to focus of planetary science research and training in Ethiopia.  Ethiopia has progressed in research, training, and technology and infrastructure development in planetary science, space technology and astronomy. This paper will focus on planetary science and related activities, current development and future prospects.</p>

scholarly journals Astronomy in Nigeria

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 666-667
Author(s):  
Lesley I. Onuora
Keyword(s):  
Planetary Science ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Expert Committee ◽  
Space Policy ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Basic Space ◽  
Fundamental Physics ◽  
The Government ◽  
Astronomy And Astrophysics ◽  
Science And Research

One major problem in Africa in general is to convince governments and agencies that astronomy is relevant to Africa. Attention has been focussed on technology transfer, neglecting science and research. This attitude encourages the continued dependence on industrialized countries.In Nigeria there has been some success in projecting the idea that Space Science does not just mean remote sensing, but that basic space science, i.e. astronomy and astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science etc. is important and necessary. Evidence of this is that Nigeria’s expert committee on space policy recommended that one of three proposed National Centres should be for basic space science, laying emphasis on fundamental physics, astronomy and astrophysics, solarterrestrial interactions and their influence on climate, planetary and atmospheric studies. In addition, the Government of Nigeria hosted the Third UN/ESA Workshop on Basic Space Science in October, 1993.

scholarly journals The 2011 National Science Foundation Political Science Awards

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (01) ◽  
pp. 124-126
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
The Political ◽  
Science Program ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
National Science

The Political Science Program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces it awards for basic research support and dissertation improvement grants for fiscal year 2011. The Program funded 25 new projects and 44 doctoral dissertation improvement proposals. The Political Science Program spent $5,234,470 on these research, training and workshop projects and $483,822 on dissertation training grants for political science students. The program holds two grant competitions annually —Regular Research, August and January 15; Dissertation Improvement, September 16 and January 15— and constitutes a major source of political science research funding as part of fulfilling NSF's mission to encourage theoretically focused empirical investigations aimed at improving the explanation of fundamental social and political processes and structures.

scholarly journals Astrophysics research at DAP

2020 ◽  
Vol 240 ◽  
pp. 03001
Author(s):  
P.N. Diep ◽  
D.T. Hoai ◽  
P.T. Nhung ◽  
N.T. Phuong ◽  
T.T. Thai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Team ◽  
High Redshift ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Archival Data ◽  
High Redshift Galaxies ◽  
National Space ◽  
Training Team ◽  
And Training ◽  
Redshift Galaxies

The research and training team of the Department of Astrophysics (DAP), Vietnam National Space Center, is some twenty years old. Currently, we work in the fields of stellar physics and high-redshift galaxies using mm/sub-mm data observed by world-leading radio interferometers such as ALMA and NOEMA. In this report, we present the research team and its activities and give illustrations of the research work with emphasis on the use of archival data.

scholarly journals Audio Description from a discourse perspective: a socially relevant framework for research and training

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Braun
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Audio Description ◽  
Global Coherence ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Socially Relevant ◽  
Partially Sighted ◽  
And Training

The topic of this paper is Audio Description (AD) for blind and partially sighted people. I will outline a discourse-based approach to AD focussing on the role of mental modelling, local and global coherence, and different types of inferences (explicatures and implicatures). Applying these concepts to AD, I will discuss initial insights and outline questions for empirical research. My main aim is to show that a discourse-based approach to AD can provide an informed framework for research, training and practice.

scholarly journals Implementation Research Training Framework 2.0: Making the whole greater than the parts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Tropical Diseases ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
And Training ◽  
New Framework

Clinical innovations alone do not generate public health impact. Implementation research (IR) is a powerful tool for identifying the bottlenecks impeding scale up efforts and helping to turn scientifically tested solutions into routine practice. To enhance the ability of investigators in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to design, conduct and interpret IR, several actors, such as the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), have sought to strengthen researchers' capacity to design and undertake IR. This report outlines the development of a new framework for IR training in LMICs to inspire thinking and discussion on how training approaches can best serve learners' needs.

Advisory Committees in Biomedical Research and Training

2017 ◽  
pp. 68-88
Author(s):  
Argentina Ornelas
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Education ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Research Education ◽  
Research Workforce ◽  
And Training

Biomedical Research Training falls under the umbrella of Graduate Education at higher education institutions. The extent that advisory committees play in such training is not well documented, as these change from institution to institution. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the guiding federal agency that provides the bulk of financial support to biomedical research institutions, provides input in training and workforce development based on the research of their internal advisory committees. Discussed is the background of advisory committees in guiding graduate education and the roles of advisory committees in biomedical research education and training. Discussed are the roles of advisory committees at various levels of biomedical research education and training, from funding agencies (NIH), to advisory committees guiding training programs and delivering trainee advice at individual institutions. Discussion of the challenges in establishing advisory committees to develop a productive biomedical research workforce will ensue, as we shift from educational training to workforce development.

Developing a training package

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 458-466
Author(s):  
Virginia Minogue ◽  
Anne-Laure Donskoy
Keyword(s):  
Service User ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Research Experience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Training Package ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
And Training

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the development of a training package for service users and carers with an interest in NHS health and social care research. It demonstrates how the developers used their unique experience and expertise as service users and carers to inform their work. Design/methodology/approach Service users and carers, NHS Research and Development Forum working group members, supported by health professionals, identified a need for research training that was tailored to other service user and carer needs. After reviewing existing provision and drawing on their training and support experience, they developed a training package. Sessions from the training package were piloted, which evaluated positively. In trying to achieve programme accreditation and training roll-out beyond the pilots, the group encountered several challenges. Findings The training package development group formed good working relationships and a co-production model that proved sustainable. However, challenges were difficult to overcome owing to external factors and financial constraints. Practical implications Lessons learnt by the team are useful for other service users and carer groups working with health service professionals. Training for service users and carers should be designed to meet their needs; quality and consistency are also important. The relationships between service user and carer groups, and professionals are important to understanding joint working. Recognising and addressing challenges at the outset can help develop strategies to overcome challenges and ensure project success. Originality/value The training package was developed by service users and carers for other service users and carers. Their unique health research experience underpinned the group’s values and training development.

Research Priority Dynamics in Weed Science

1994 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 396-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Abernathy ◽  
David C. Bridges
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Weed Science ◽  
Great Loss ◽  
Research Priority ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Control ◽  
And Training

For this presentation we would like to discuss some history of weeds and their control, the evolution of weed science, the development of herbicides and the changing dynamics of weed science research. As mentioned by previous speakers, weeds cause great loss to almost every crop production enterprise in the United States and around the world. Man has sought to control weeds by various methods including cultural practices, cultivation, hoeing, and with herbicides. Pioneer weed scientists were individuals trained in the areas of physiology, botany, and agronomy. They applied their knowledge and training to the understanding of growth, development, and control of weeds in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

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