Academic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial universities and biotechnology

1969 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlen D Meyers ◽  
Sarika Pruthi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Academic Entrepreneurship ◽  
The United States ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Core Components

There are various definitions of an entrepreneurial university, yet there is a lack of agreement about its core components. This article defines the five key characteristics of an entrepreneurial university based on examples of successful bio-clusters in the United States and Europe, and suggests an agenda for stakeholders.

The American Jewish Intelligentsia, the Claims of Humor—and the Case of Lenny Bruce

2021 ◽  
pp. 232-250
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Whitfield
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
The United States ◽  
Communal Life ◽  
Stand Up Comedy ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
The Social ◽  
Jewish Humor ◽  
American Jewish

Several major American Jewish scholars and intellectuals have addressed the vitality and the pertinence of Jewish humor, seeing in it an entrée not only into key characteristics of communal life but also into the texture of reality itself. These academicians and critics have exposed the encounter between stand-up comedy and the social and political peculiarities of Jewish life in the United States. No comedian attracted more sustained attention than Lenny Bruce, whose career enlarged the contours of what could explored in night clubs and on long-playing records. Perhaps no satirist took greater risks, or exposed himself to greater legal danger, in both subject matter and in language. No predecessor was more willing to flaunt his own Jewish sensibility, or to present with such cynicism the hypocrisies inherent in the codes of conduct by which respectable America professed to live—which is what made Bruce the object of serious interest.

scholarly journals Contemporary Theory of Public Administration in the USA: from Post-Bureaucracy Paradigm by B. Armajani and M. Barzeley to Postmodern Concept by Ch. Fox and H. Miller

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
Volodymyr Tsvykh ◽  
Dmytro Nelipa
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Direct Democracy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Inductive Method ◽  
Modern Theory ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Basic Features

The purpose of the article is to study comprehensively the content of the leading newest concepts in the field of public administration in the United States, identify their basic features, as well as clarify key characteristics of the contemporary American theory of public administration. The study used a set of logical methods (synthesis, analysis, inductive method, etc.) and such general scientific approaches as system, structural-functional and bibliographic ones. The article presents a systematic study of modern theory of public administration in the United States, analyzes the leading concepts, reveals their essence, principles and features. In particular, the principles of transition from bureaucratic to post-bureaucratic management, developed by B. Armajani and M. Barzeley, are analyzed; ten principles of entrepreneurial government by T. Gaebler and D. Osborne; the content of recursive practices, due to which the construction of reality takes place, including public and political, based on the scientific views of Ch. Fox and H. Miller; the essence of R. Denhardt's new civil service, which relies on the instruments of direct democracy and recognizes public activity above market instruments in the context of achieving public interests; main directions (managerial, political and legal) of integrated public administration by D. Rosenbloom; argumentation of P. Nutt and R. Backoff regarding the expediency of using strategic management in public administration. The key characteristics (trends) of the modern theory of public administration in the US are revealed, namely: debureaucratization; marketization; managerization; servicing; postmodernization. The preconditions and content of these tendencies are identified. The scientific novelty of the article is to conduct a thorough study of the main new concepts in the field of public administration in the United States, as well as to identify general relevant characteristics of the American theory of public administration. The practical significance of the article is related to the possibility of further use of its materials in the educational process, research and practical field, taking into account clear applied orientation of modern theory of public administration in the United States.

scholarly journals Unidentical twins: recent social policy developments in Canada and the United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Béland ◽  
Alex Waddan
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Social Policy ◽  
Fiscal Federalism ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
The United States ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
National Differences ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Family Benefits ◽  
International Social

AbstractThere is a vast social policy literature on how Canada and the United States share key characteristics associated with the liberal welfare regime such as significant reliance on both social assistance and tax-subsidized private benefits and services. Yet, a closer look at these two countries points to key differences in areas such as fiscal federalism, health care, old-age pensions, and family benefits. This special issue of the Journal of Comparative and International Social Policy looks at recent social policy developments in Canada and the United States in ways that further illustrate the broad similarities, but also the key cross-national differences in policy design and real-world consequences, between these two countries. This Introduction explains why Canada and the United States are “unidentical twins” in social policy before discussing the contributions comprising this special issue.

Transitioning Towards a Low-Carbon Hydrogen Economy in the United States

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-55
Author(s):  
Jacqueline C. K. Lam ◽  
Peter Hills ◽  
Esther C. T. Wong
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
The United States ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Transition Management ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Hydrogen Economy ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

This paper describes the process of transitioning to a low-carbon hydrogen economy in the United States and the role of transition management (TM) in this process. Focusing on the transition process for hydrogen-based energy and transport systems in the United States, especially California, this study outlines the key characteristics of TM that have been employed in managing the transition. Several characteristics of TM have been noted in the United States’ hydrogen transition, including: (a) the complementarity of the long-term vision with incremental targets, (b) the integration of top-down and bottom-up planning, (c) system innovations and gradualism, (d) multi-level approaches and interconnectedness, and (e) reflexivity by learning and experimenting. These characteristics are instrumental in bringing about the development and initial commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and related energy infrastructure in the United States.

Role, Importance of ORIC and Entrepreneurship in Universities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bushra Wasim
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
The United States ◽  
Massachusetts Institute ◽  
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology ◽  
Entrepreneurial Universities ◽  
Transfer Policy ◽  
Institute Of Technology

The entrepreneurial universities aim to facilitate practical knowledge to students and industries to foster economic development. Many ideas were put forward to pioneer universities in the United States like Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford, and establish a solid patent policy, technology transfer policy and Liaison between university and industry. The next great change occurred in Western Europe, with most of the universities transforming themselves into institutions supporting entrepreneurs. The last was the tip of the iceberg i.e. newly emerging economies helped these universities to reach their desired goal.

Evaluation of the four national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)-competent provider directories in the United States

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dustin Zachary Nowaskie
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Healthcare Access ◽  
The United States ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Lgbtq Health ◽  
Service Type ◽  
Specific Feedback ◽  
Study Characteristics

Abstract Background: Postponement and avoidance of healthcare by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people can be attributed to various individual and systemic barriers. National directories of culturally-competent providers may serve as a bridge solution until LGBTQ health education becomes a requisite within standard medical education. This study seeks to evaluate these directories. Methods: In this qualitative study, characteristics such as populations served, number of providers, provider-specific feedback, and searchable criteria of the four national LGBTQ-competent provider directories in the United States, i.e., the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) Provider Directory, OutCare Health OutList, Referral Aggregator Database (RAD), and World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Member Directory, were evaluated. Results: The GLMA Provider Directory and OutCare Health OutList both served the LGBTQ community while the RAD and WPATH Member Directory served the transgender community. The directories enumerated many providers: GLMA Provider Directory (n = 3961), OutCare Health OutList (n = 1900), RAD (n = 4051), and WPATH Member Directory (n = 1573). Only the OutCare Health OutList and RAD allowed provider-specific feedback. All directories provided nine fundamental searchable criteria (including provider name, location, specialty, population identity, service type, payment types, gender identity, and languages spoken) except the WPATH Member Directory which offered three criteria. Conclusion: The four national directories of LGBTQ-competent providers help address an essential need within the LGBTQ population by promoting equitable healthcare access. Provider-specific feedback and searchable criteria are important key characteristics to ensure cultural competency. By implementing these features, existing and future directories could better provide for the LGBTQ population.

Ensuring High-Quality Implementation and Sustainability of Evidence-Based Interventions and Coalitions

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigail A. Fagan ◽  
J. David Hawkins ◽  
Richard F. Catalano ◽  
David P. Farrington
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Technical Support ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Community Based ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Coalition Functioning

This chapter reviews the importance of delivering community-based systems and EBIs with fidelity (i.e., in accordance with their implementation requirements) and sustaining these interventions over time. The chapter describes the training and technical support provided in CTC to ensure that coalitions take necessary actions to maintain their functioning in the long term and deliver EBIs in adherence to their core components and to their intended recipients. It is especially important that coalitions collect data on coalition functioning and EBI delivery and use these data when problems are identified. Examples of how CTC coalitions in the United States and other countries have engaged in these efforts are highlighted.

scholarly journals Dispute Settlement Mechanisms in U.S. FTAs with Korea, Panama, Peru and Colombia: Basic Designs, Key Characteristics and Implications

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 487-504
Author(s):  
Jaemin Lee
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Dispute Settlement ◽  
General Scheme ◽  
Free Trade Agreements ◽  
The United States ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Marked Disparity ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Dispute Settlement Mechanisms

Abstract The United States concluded free trade agreements (FTAs) with Korea, Peru, Panama and Colombia in late 2000s. Since the four FTAs were negotiated and concluded largely contemporaneously, key traits and characteristics of the agreements are similarly formulated. In light of this, dispute settlement mechanisms (state-to-state dispute settlement proceedings, investor-state dispute settlement proceedings, and Joint Committees) of the four FTAs also share commonalities. At the same time, new ideas and suggestions are explored in the four FTAs. While issues and disputes under the four FTAs have arguably not been ripe for the constitution of dispute settlement proceedings under the FTAs at the moment, sooner or later they are likely to end up in the dockets of the respective proceedings. The key elements of the four FTAs’ dispute settlement mechanisms are also adopted in other FTAs that the United States have concluded afterwards including most recently the Trans-Pacific Partnership, since these elements are reflective of the general scheme of the United States in their FTAs. What remains to be seen is how the general scheme of dispute settlement proceedings can be applied and implemented in actual settings when the FTAs produce increasing numbers of disputes in the future. In particular, marked disparity in human and financial resources between the United States and the four FTA’s parties may bring about disparate impacts and consequences among contracting parties. Continued attention needs to be paid to the development concerning implementation of the four FTAs, in particular their dispute settlement proceedings.

scholarly journals Shedding NHTS Light on the Use of ‘Little Vehicles’ in Urban Areas

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin J. Krizek ◽  
Nancy McGuckin
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
The United States ◽  
Urban Streets ◽  
Travel Survey ◽  
Household Travel Survey ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Household Travel ◽  
National Household Travel Survey

Bicycles, scooters, Segways, skateboards, and more are placing new demands on urban streets in big cities. These modes, termed ”little vehicles” (LVs) here, share common characteristics. This research leverages the 2017 National Household Travel Survey to understand and benchmark key characteristics for current users and trip characteristics of LVs. Our findings show that young men are the predominant users of these modes for a wide range of purposes, including recreational and social activities, shopping and errands, and work travel. In the biggest metro areas in the United States, three-quarters of the trips by LVs are less than 4 km (2.5 mi), and half are shorter than 2 km (1.2 mi) (median)—a distance band that is often considered too far to walk, but shorter than most trips currently taken by car.

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