This paper discusses future directions in global trade analysis from the perspective of the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) network. The first section offers a projection of where the GTAP network might be in the year 2010. This is followed by an analysis of the basic drivers of change in global trade analysis. These include: network externalities and the push for greater openness in both ...

The development of a scientific disposition opens opportunities for youth to see science as relevant in their daily lives. Four building blocks promote disposition development: gaining competence, sparking curiosity, belonging and contributing to one’s communities, and bridging personal connections. In this paper, we explore the role technology played in supporting unified disposition developme...

This research was conducted to determine the role of global competence in practice industrial world on work productivity with motivation as a moderating variable that influences it this type applied using quantitative methods Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) explaratory prediction SmartPLS software , results In case, there is significant effect between Global Competence ...

The purpose of the study was to determine global competence 115 Canadian teacher candidates using a new measurement tool. Non-parametric tests indicated several differences in self-reported within individual indicators across three areas Exploring, Engaging, and Acting with competence. Two showed that male reported higher levels than did females Exploring areas. Teacher intending teach middle s...

The ability to interact with children and young people (CYP), appropriately examine and competently interpret signs is an essential skill for many medical practitioners and allied healthcare professionals; yet, how do we ensure competence in our students and trainees? One method is to include CYP in both formative and summative assessments; this provides an invaluable opportunity for examiners ...

Reviewed empirical studies of social competence among children with central nervous system (CNS)-related chronic health conditions published since 1975. The overwhelming majority of studies evaluated social competence at the level of social adjustment; the domains of children's social performance and social skills were relatively neglected (Cavell, 1990). Findings are critiqued with respect to ...

The paper discusses the significance of firm specific knowledge and skills resources among employees, discusses strategies for measurement, and reports the results of an empirical study of learning and competence acquisition. First, the concept of firm specific competences as originally developed within neo-classical human capital theory is discussed. It is argued that the conceptualisation wit...