Science, Innovation, and Society in the Age of Pandemics: Reflections from the Inaugural Sir Alasdair Breckenridge Lecture

Malta X Anniversary and COVID-19

Chemistry International ◽

10.1515/ci-2021-0204 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

pp. 16-19

Author(s):

Emma Zajdela ◽

Zafra Lerman

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Middle East ◽

Innovation Research ◽

Science Diplomacy ◽

Peace And Justice ◽

Second Intifada ◽

Development Goals ◽

Un General Assembly ◽

Research And Education ◽

Science Innovation

Abstract In December 2021, the Malta X Conference “Frontiers of Science: Innovation, Research and Education in the Middle East—A Bridge to Peace” will mark the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Malta Conferences. The first Malta Conference was held on the island of Malta in 2003 amidst the height of the Second Intifada. Since then, the Malta Conferences Foundation (MCF) has been a pioneer in using science diplomacy as a bridge to peace and sustainable development in the Middle East [1]. MCF uses science diplomacy to advance the following four UN Sustainable Development Goals: 1. Ensure inclusive and quality education for all (Goal 4) 2. Ensure access of Water and Sanitation for all (Goal 6) 3. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern Energy for all (Goal 7), and 4. Promote Peace and Justice, as well as inclusive societies (Goal 16). In 2016, MCF received the UN NOVUS Summit award for Goal 16: Peace and Justice [2]. The Summit was held in the UN General Assembly.

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Theory of value co-creation: a systematic literature review

Managing Service Quality ◽

10.1108/msq-09-2013-0187 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 (6) ◽

pp. 643-683 ◽

Cited By ~ 259

Author(s):

Marco Galvagno ◽

Daniele Dalli

Keyword(s):

Management Decision ◽

Content Type ◽

The Past ◽

Theoretical Perspectives ◽

Emerging Trends ◽

Building Management ◽

Innovation And Technology ◽

Management Decision Making ◽

Theory Of Value ◽

Science Innovation

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarize and classify extant research and to better understand the past, present, and future state of the theory of value co-creation. Its main objectives are: to identify the different theoretical perspectives and research streams that characterize and define the co-creation literature, and to highlight the connections between them; to look for emerging trends and gaps in the literature by comparing the most recent papers with those representing the field's core. Design/methodology/approach – The paper relies on bibliometric data: co-citation techniques were employed to select, analyze, and interpret citation patterns within the co-creation literature. Findings – The paper identified two main clusters, as well as specific research streams and common themes, representing scholarly journals’ publications on co-creation over the past years. These research streams and themes apply three different theoretical perspectives: service science, innovation and technology management, and marketing and consumer research. Data from the most recent publications has been used to verify if and how the original streams and themes are reflected in the contemporary debate. Research limitations/implications – Inevitably, the findings of the analysis have limitations related to the research design, the databases, and the applied bibliometric methods. Practical implications – From a practical perspective, the research impacts on theory building, management decision making, and teaching. Originality/value – This study depicts the remarkable development of the literature on co-creation and shows the latent structure underlying its different research streams. To the best knowledge, this study is the first to determine co-citation frequencies from both the SSCI and Scopus databases.

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Shaping forensic science innovation

Science & Justice ◽

10.1016/j.scijus.2010.01.001 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 4-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Robin Williams

Keyword(s):

Forensic Science ◽

Science Innovation

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The role of information instruments in ensuring transparency in scientific research (the case of the Rep. of Moldova)

Central and Eastern European eDem and eGov Days ◽

10.24989/ocg.v325.20 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 325 ◽

pp. 237-248

Author(s):

Holban Ion ◽

Cuciureanu Gheorghe ◽

Minciuna Vitalie

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Innovation System ◽

Online Information ◽

Digital Information ◽

Scientific Publications ◽

Scientific Staff ◽

Public Data ◽

One Stop ◽

The Republic ◽

Science Innovation

The present paper shows several information instruments created in the Republic of Moldova for the purpose of ensuring transparency in science, innovation and scientific staff training. Their evolution, the way in which they could help enhancing transparency in Moldovan researchdevelopment- innovation system, shortcomings in ensuring greater visibility, have been investigated. Three information instruments developed (or under preparation) by the Information Society Development Institute have been examined in detail: i) National Bibliometric Instrument – a digital information system which is a database for collecting, classifying and processing public data on scientific publications in Moldovan scientific journals; ii) EXPERT online – an online information system for applying and assessment of draft programs and projects in the area of science and innovation; iii) Digital Map of Science – a platform in which the functions of existing systems are to be integrated under a common roof in order to provide one-stop-shop services.

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