The recent technological advancement in nanotechnology has opened new avenues for research and development in the field of herbal and medicinal plants biology. Development of reliable and eco-friendly processes for synthesis of nanoparticles is an important step for introduction of applications of nanotechnology into herbal research. In the past decade, there has been much concern about the met...

WE LIVE IN a time of remarkable technological advancement that holds with it the promise of great benefit to mankind. One need only look at daily headlines to see evidence of this advancement and the direct and potential advantage to human health. In particular, medical science is beginning to take the knowledge learned about the basic human genome and apply it to treating debilitating diseases...

In order to catch up with the technological frontier, firms in developing countries have been striving hard to promote technological advancement through internal R&D effort (make) as well as through external sourcing (buy). The adoption and learning process requires firms to set up effective strategies to catalyze the speed of their catching-up. This study uses the complementarity approach to i...

The longstanding faint blue galaxy problem is gradually subsiding as a result of technological advancement, most notably from high-resolution Hubble Space Telescope imaging. In particular two categorical facts have recently been established, these are: 1) The excess faint blue galaxies are of irregular morphologies,

This article is introducing latest developments and trends in remote and virtual technologies and their application in engineering education. The author gives an overview about the potential of utilizing remote engineering in engineering research, education and professional training, focusing on different kinds of technological characteristics. In conclusion, possible ways of further advancemen...

Nursing is a dynamic and rapidly progressing field. As the profession changes over time, it is vital to study how these transformations influence the workforce. In this study, the aim was to explore how diploma-prepared nurses are functioning in the acute care setting and how modifications in educational requirements and technological advancement have affected their nursing practice.

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a widely accepted and increasingly popular form of dialysis. The invention and technological advancement of the PD cycler further makes PD a convenient option. Prescription-specific parameters are entered into the cycler, which then automatically carries out the steps involved in continuous cycling PD. We review the basics, technical aspects, challenges, and advancem...

The pace of technological advancement in today’s society has generated an enormous demand for methods facilitating the intelligent testing for the toxicity of new chemicals. Until now it is common use to make prediction based on ‘real’ tests. Recent investigations support the general assumption that macroscopic properties like toxicity and ecotoxicity strongly depend on microscopic features and...

RIDL (release of insects with dominant lethality) and Wolbachia are 2 potentially powerful tools in the fight against Zika, but their technological advancement is being hampered by policy barriers. In this study, we discuss what could be done to overcome these regulatory deadlocks.