While the criminal theory with which we approach the problem are indeed rooted in environmentalism, this paper seeks to eliminate ideology and petty rancor in order to prevent it from undermining empirical scientific work. ... Introduction The topic of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) has been the subject of much controversy, intrigue, and scientific inquiry. Advances in recombinant DNA technology have allowed for greater human ability to manipulate the genetic structure of plants, animals, and other organisms in unnatural ways. ... As with all revolutionary technology, genetic engineering...

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The idea behind a target-oriented therapeutic drug development for each cancer implicates the findings of well-understood molecular pathways in cancer in which it would require a multidisciplinary scientific approach. Relating to this idea, the discovery of HIV drugs involved a similar concept of a drug interacting with only a single target referred to as the 'magic bullet' and was ultimately accomplish from extensive laboratory research and scientific collaboration (Drews: 2006). ... As more details are being elucidated in distinct cancers, the growth of scientific technology in ge...

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However, because scientific management ignored the social context and workers' needs, it led to increased conflict and clashes among management and employees. ... Whereas scientific management focused on the production of the individual worker, the administrative principles focuses on the total organization. ... These techniques are relevant to the move to a technology-driven workplace. The move to the learning organization goes hand-in-hand with the current transition to a technology-driven workplace. ... Huarng, and Chen, (2002) state that technology provides the architecture that su...

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Mary Shelley's gothic, seminal science fiction text "Frankenstein" depicts the enlightening scientific world during the Industrial Revolution, where its frame narrative cautions about the negative connotations involved with unnatural science. ... " Shelley contrasts the scientific revolution to the aftermath of technology portrayed in "Blade Runner", as these mutual texts in time reflect differing contexts of similar human experiences and values. ... Despite the overcrowded multi-cultural society, it ironically reaps isolation due to overtaking technologies, &quo...

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The transition from early 19th century England when Romanticism was challenging aspects of the dominant Enlightenment discourse founded upon science and rationalism to late 20th century American, a period influenced by Reaganomics and rampant scientific development in cloning and technology reveals a shift in societal values. ... Thus, Shelley criticizes the human tendency to disregard nature in favor of the pursuit of scientific discovery. ... Furthermore, while in Frankenstein nature is idealised and a counterpoint to Victor's scientific endeavours, Blade Runner is devoid of natural ...

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It is a process in which society experiences social and economic change , particularly in the form of trade of commodities, services, capital and technology. ... A key feature of the Early Modern Era was the development of scientific theories and their application in new technologies. ... The letter detailed the numerous scientific discoveries he had made and discussed the present debate between Christianity and science. ... In the Early Modern Era, The Scientific Revolution changed the way individuals viewed themselves and the world around them. ... New technologies such as the Internet an...

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Whilst Cooper enforces his contention in a relatively hysterical manner, Leonard Hofstadter also contends that cloning should not become a widespread practice, for the scientific "progress" of cloning is essentially not beneficial to society. ... In contrast, Hofstadter attempts to persuade his readers by questioning in a more subtle manner; therefore, Hofstadter appears to be taking a more restrained approach by using phrases such as "Who will benefit from such technology?" and "What limits or controls should be placed on taking the technology further?... ", Coop...

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Electrical engineers play a vital role in the production of communications, satellites, computers, industrial robots, medical and scientific instruments, missile control systems, radio, radar, and television sets. ... Some universities, junior and community colleges, and technical institutes offer two-year and four-year degree programs in certain specialized areas of engineering technology, such as computer maintenance and electronics. Engineering technology programs prepare students for basic design and production work in engineering rather than for jobs that require extensive knowledge of ...

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We are continuously at odds with ourselves to further humanity through breakthroughs in medical technology and to protect us all by making every human the beneficiary of these advancements. ... And through the methodologies of government and health officials, the self is represented as a scientific body, claiming a certain level of biological deterministic ideology, where a certain class of beings, deemed biologically equivalent, is wholly receptive to similar treatment. ... The rapid and aggressive advancements in medical technology, the experimentation of new methodologies on human "test s...

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For example, it is stated in Agger (1998:88) that Marx's "failure to separate selfreflection and communication from technology led to economic determinism". ... Hence this argument contributes directly to the criticism towards Marxism as it is too scientific and deterministic as mentioned above. ... According to Marcuse (cited in Ritzer, 2011:285) "technology, no matter how pure,' sustains and streamlines the continuum of domination". ... Critical theory sees technology as the proxy to mental oppression of the mass society which directly poses a threat to democrac...

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McCloskey reasons that the economy was growing as rapidly as permitted by the growth of its resources and the effective exploitation of the available technology. ... McCloskey addresses the issue that some believe British technology fell behind that of the US and Germany and finds that there was indeed a sharp fall in the 1900s before it actually became negative by 1910, but in his opinion, the UK matched both the US and Germany for productivity growth. Hobsbawm blames the British education system for what he sees as Britain falling behind other nations with its technology, he thinks there w...

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Hospitals and other health care providers increasingly rely on cutting- edge technology to provide medical treatments to patients, and a growing number also realize the benefits of technological advances in administration and record-keeping. ... Many providers now, however, use computers and computer networks, microwave technology, facsimile machines, and optical scanning and storage equipment in the creation, transmission, storage and retrieval of medical records. ... As new advances in technology occur and the value of large databases of clinical data continues to grow, the conversion of rec...

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Within the scientific community, gradually increasing evidence has continued to shape up the variety of environmental impacts which can be equally accredited to both local as well as the global ecosystems; furthermore this has given more attention to the notion of environmental sustainability within several political accounts. ... Indeed, with an increasing amount of scientific research now indicating that evidence for anthropogenic climate change is now 'unequivocal' (Schmidt and Williamson, 2008), the need to develop collective action to deal with this environmental issue is becom...

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An engineering graduate 'converts scientific knowledge into technology and technology into innovations' while a Scientist is expected to have a broad knowledge of general science and specialize in a specific area. ... During my first year studies in Biology, I was required to produce two scientific essays that presented a biological case by review of scholarly literature. ...

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In peacetime, this serves to promote friendly relations between sending states and receiving states, helping to develop their economic, cultural and scientific relations. ... Improved technology and communication, and the presence of an international media are challenging the function of the diplomat as an observer and reporter, since the home government can now enjoy easy access to information. ... At the same time, diplomacy still has a role in collecting information, since the expanded scope of foreign relations ensures that more data would be needed and cannot be handled by technology an...

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A week later RÖntgen x-rayed his wife's hand while she was wearing her wedding band, the x-ray revealed her ring and bones, this medical breakthrough revolutionized medicine (Bellis)This now archaic technology, still used as a low grade diagnostic tool, once originally used as an expression of art it was not till several years later that the potential for medicinal benefits was fully understood as the first commercially available x-ray machines were available for healthcare facilities in 1914 (DeJauregui, 100 Medical Milestones 40), Marie Curie and her daughter Irene Joliot Curie, c...

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New information technologies assist people in accessing information in any possible field. ... Globalisation creates and produces technically and scientifically trained people. ... The use of advanced communication technologies and information makes education unlimited in its space providing wider opportunities for both teachers and learners. ...

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The author is an assistant professor at the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburgh, one of the leading scientific research institutions in the nation. ... Further, what I find so impressive about this type of technology is how science is breaking the mirror glass that once separated the physical universe from our reflective attempts to understand, manipulate, and recreate it. ...

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Unfortunately, the communist ideal only works in either a total global domination situation, in which free exchange of goods, information, and technology are not only possible, but are indeed the goal; or in an isolated system, with no inputs and no interference. ...

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When the cities and territories become wider and expanded, there was a close collaboration with the development of science & technology around the world, the USA's National Academy of Sciences happens to be developing a large effort to promote scientific swap and to help build and support the capacity of local governments in smaller cities in the developing world to address their own serious metropolitan challenges. ...

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