World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development: Volume 9 Issue 2

Building a knowledge-based economy in the Muslim world: The critical role of innovation and technological learning

Allam Ahmed, Amer Al-Roubaie

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of innovation and technological learning in building a knowledge-based economy in the Muslim world. Despite abundant…

Assessment: the road to quality learning

Siham El-Kafafi

The purpose of this paper is to explore the various approaches and tools of assessment used in both schools and tertiary education in New Zealand and their impact on the…

Role of science and technology for agricultural revival in India

Seema Joshi

Several empirical studies have shown that the “servicization” of India ' s economy has taken place in terms of structural changes in GDP. But the structural changes in…

Modeling sustainable development: India ' s strategy for the future

Rajul Singh, Roma Mitra Debnath

The purpose of this paper is to understand the relation among the various enablers of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to know their degree of dependence and driving power. As…

Caribbean sustainable livelihoods: the development of a concept

Corinne Gregoire

The purpose of this paper is to begin charting the discussion of sustainable livelihoods (SLs) towards the Caribbean. Its aim is to put this debate within a Caribbean context and…

Availability and use status of plant genetic diversities from forests for food, nutrition and livelihood security: A case from Chepang tribal communities of Nepal

Bed Prasad Khatiwada, Bhim Chaulgain, Surendra Osti

The purpose of this paper is to explore the availability and use status of plant species and their genetic diversities from local forests and uncultivated lands in the context of…