1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910455786503321

Titolo

Condensed-matter physics [[electronic resource] ] : physics through the 1990s / / Panel on Condensed-Matter Physics, Physics Survey Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources, National Research Council

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1986

ISBN

1-280-22240-9

9786610222407

0-309-56804-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (325 p.)

Collana

Physics through the 1990s

Disciplina

530.4

Soggetti

Condensed matter

Matter

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910966865303321

Titolo

Innovation policy : : a guide for developing countries

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , 2010

ISBN

9786612645358

9781282645356

1282645358

9780821383018

0821383019

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

xxi, 408 pages : illustrations ; ; 26 cm

Disciplina

338/.064091724

Soggetti

Technological innovations - Developing countries

Technology - Economic aspects - Developing countries

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Abbreviations; Overview; Why? The Innovation Imperative; What? The Government as a Gardener; How? A Pragmatic Agenda; What Is Innovation?; Policy Concept; Policy Functions; Policy Implementation; Conclusion; Notes; References; Introduction; Innovation, Did You Say?; What Is This Book About?; Part I: Policy Concept; Chapter 1: Why Promote Innovation? The Key to Economic, Social, and Environmental Progress; Chapter 2: How to Promote Innovation: Policy Principles; Part II: Policy Functions; Chapter 3: Supporting Innovators

Chapter 4: Improving the Regulatory Framework for InnovationChapter 5: Strengthening the Research and Development Base; Chapter 6: Fostering Innovation through Education and Training; Chapter 7: Policy Evaluation: Assessing Innovation Systems and Programs; Part III: Policy Implementation; Chapter 8: Policy Implementation: The Art and Craft of Innovation Policy Making; Chapter 9: Promoting Competitive and Innovative Industries; Chapter 10: Building Innovative Sites; Chapter 11: Stimulating Pro-Poor Innovations; Index; Back cover

Sommario/riassunto

Innovation in all its forms, particularly technological innovation, has become a crucial driver of growth, enhancing competitiveness and



increasing social well-being in all economies of the world. In a broad and diversified sense, innovation comprises not only the creation of new technology, but even more important, it includes the diffusion and use of products, processes, and practices that are new in a given country context. Inspired by the experiences of both industrial and developing countries, this book focuses on the needs and issues of the latter. Aiming at creating a climate in which i

3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910958716903321

Autore

Hong Eunsook

Titolo

Homework : motivation and learning preference / / Eunsook Hong and Roberta M. Milgram

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Westport, Conn. : , : Praeger, , 2000

London : , : Bloomsbury Publishing, , 2024

ISBN

9798400666254

9786610913534

9781280913532

1280913533

9780313001277

0313001278

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (203 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MilgramRoberta M

Disciplina

370.15/4

Soggetti

Homework - Psychological aspects

Motivation in education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-186) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminaries; Contents; 1 Understanding Homework; 2 Profiling Homework Motivation and Preference; 3 Preferred versus Actual and Parental Awareness of Homework Performance; 4 Cultural, Gender, and Age Differences in Homework; 5 Relationship of Homework Motivation and Preference to Achievement and Attitude toward Homework; 6 Homework Motivation and Preference of Gifted and Talented Learners; 7 Solving Homework Problems; 8 Homework Intervention Focusing on



Homework Motivation and Preference; 9 Children's Structural and Motivational Needs in Homework; 10 Arranging Home Environment; References

Index

Sommario/riassunto

This work provides counsellors, classroom teachers and parents with an understanding of homework, as well as an introduction to homework methods and materials, in order to aid them in the challenge of helping children to do homework more effectively.