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This research demonstrates a systematic approach to evaluate nanotechnologies. A case study of applying nanotechnologies to the development of Thailand's agriculture industry is given as an example. A hierarchical decision model is built and qualified expert opinions are used as measurements....
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Die mit der Entwicklung neuer Technologien einher gehende neue Qualität von Risiken erfordert ein Überdenken der Strategien, die den gesellschaftlichen Umgang mit diesen Risiken betreffen. Die besondere systemische Qualität dieser Risiken führt zur Notwendigkeit einer veränderten...
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Nanotechnologie ein ähnliches Schicksal wie der Gentechnik, weil es Hinweise, wenngleich wenig Gewissheit über Risiken gibt. Kann und … soll man der Nanotechnologie das Schicksal der Agro-Gentechnik ersparen? Die Frage ist nicht nur, wie sicher Technologien …
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diffusion process. This thesis addresses the diffusion of nanotechnology and biotechnology in four articles, each highlighting a … specificities of nanotechnology to other science-based technologies such as biotechnology. The empirical results indicate that … nanotechnology differs from other science-based technologies in only a few dimensions of technology transfer related to the basic …
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. Using the case of nanotechnology, it assesses if establishing dedicated research centers at universities influences their …
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Does national success with an emerging technology require ethical sacrifices? This question is considered through the simultaneous consideration of ethics, investment, and outcomes in the nine jurisdictions that are making the largest investments in nanotechnologies—an important emerging...
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Nanotechnology shows great promise in a variety of applications with attractive economic and societal benefits. However …, societal issues associated with nanotechnology are still a concern to the general public. While numerous technological … advancements in nanotechnology have been achieved over the past decade, research into the broader societal issues of nanotechnology …
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positive and negative outcomes of nanotechnology developments, these results also enrich the conceptual framework of green …
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competition on the package of legal and commercial information, the labelling of novel foodstuffs, (i.e., nanotechnology and gmo …
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negative aspects of nanotechnology are part of current debate. Nano-applications promise to revolutionize healthcare, energy … introduction, it describes and contrasts the promotion of nanoscience and nanotechnology worldwide and in Mexico. A brief …
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