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We are now in the 4th industrial revolution, companies need to figure out how to survive. In this exciting revolution, machine intelligence has an unprecedented impact on business innovation, and it's the only path to corporate survival in the future. In Data Science for Executives, Nir Kaldero dispels the myths and confusions surrounding this game-changing technology and provides practical strategies for harnessing its profitable power

With this paper we depict a typology of regions, capturing the diversity of regional innovation systems (RISs) across the EU-25. Following the RIS literature, we select twenty-one variables related to the ability of a region to generate and absorb knowledge, and its capacity to transform research and development into innovation and economic growth. On the basis of the results of principal components and cluster analyses, we identify seven types of RIS where the 186 regions group together according to their sectoral specialisation, technological and economic capacity, and performance. By allowing us to identify similar and more advanced regions, the paper facilitates comparisons and benchmarking between similar regions, thus enabling more accurate policy learning. For each group a number of policy recommendations are suggested, contingent on their local specific characteristics. In short, the contribution of this paper is twofold. Firstly, it provides the first RIS typology for the EU-25 regions completed using a large number of variables. Secondly, the conclusions obtained from the analysis may be used to lead policy makers' actions in the field of regional innovation policy in the EU.

AbstractFreshwater and energy are critical components for the growth and progress of societies. The scarcity of freshwater and rapid population growth, especially in remote countries, has led to an urgent need to develop desalination technologies in order to raise its productivity and reduce its energy consumption rates. Membrane distillation is one of the effective methods characterized by its high productivity, but its disadvantage by higher electricity consumption. Also, solar stills are one of the sustainable and economical technologies, but the disadvantage by lower productivity. Accordingly, this manuscript dealt with a comprehensive review and detailed comparison of the most important modifications and innovations that were made to the design of the membrane distillation units, which aim to reduce electricity consumption rates, as well as the design of solar stills, which aims to maximize the productivity and efficiency. This was done by providing a detailed comparison of the most important three axes of modifications and innovations that were addressed by recent previous studies on the design of membrane distillation units and solar stills, and their statement as follows: preheating technology, use of the thermal storage materials, and nanomaterials technology. Finally, based on this review, the authors make some recommendations for future work in the field of solar and membrane desalination.

AbstractThis article aims to examine the development trajectory of a local innovation system in a rural region, namely La Pocatière, Québec (Canada), from an extended historical perspective (1830–2005). More specifically, its objective is to identify and analyse historical factors that give us a better understanding of the main determinants of the special heritage of this innovation system and of the institutional context in which it emerged and evolved. In short, the relation between the dynamics of innovation and institutional change is examined over time. Historical documents are analysed and the research provides a description and contextualization of the development of this innovation system, and of its spread, particularly in the farming and agricultural‐science sector initially, and subsequently in technological and industrial areas (physical technologies and the transport equipment industry). Four main periods are described, corresponding to changes in types of institutional behaviour in relation to innovation: a phase of setting up pioneering institutions and innovations (1827–1911), a phase of growth and influence of the agricultural‐science institutions (1911–62), a phase of rupture, economic diversification and development of the technological cluster (1962–97), and a phase of redeployment and growing complexity of the elements of the innovation system (1997–2005).

Статья посвящена анализу перспектив перехода Российской Федерации на новую инновационную социально – экономическую модель развития. На основании официаль-ных статистических данных дается оценка сегодняшнего состояния материальных и фи-нансовых ресурсов российских промышленных предприятий, анализируется их инноваци-онный потенциал и обозначается проблемное поле перехода России на инновационную модель развития. В статье рассматриваются приоритеты и инструменты государственной инновационной политики на перспективу и аргументировано доказывается, что ухудше-ние экономической ситуации в краткосрочной перспективе не означает необходимости пересмотра целей долгосрочного развития, а вызывает необходимость повышения требо-ваний к темпу и качеству экономического развития с учетом долгосрочных ориентиров инновационной деятельности. От практической реализации данной задачи напрямую бу-дет зависеть укрепление конкурентных позиций российских предприятий на мировом рынке и повышение качества жизни населения страны. ; This article analyzes the prospects for the transition of the Russian Federation to a new innovative socio economic development model. Using official national statistics it analyses ma-terial and financial resources of enterprises, as well as their innovative capacity, it also indicates the problem field of Russia´s transition to the innovative model of development. The article deals with the priorities and instruments of governmental innovative policy and proves that the wors-ening of economic situation in the short term does not imply the need to review long-term objec-tives, and makes it necessary to increase the requirements for the quality and pace of economic development, taking into account long-term targets of innovation. The strengthening of competi-tive position of Russian companies in the world market and improvement of quality of life of the country will directly depend on practical realization of this task.

[GAR+] prion-like elements partially relieve carbon catabolite repression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. They have been hypothesized to contribute to wine yeast survival and alcohol level reduction, as well as communication with bacteria and stuck fermentation. In this work, we selected [GAR+] derivatives from several genetic backgrounds. They were characterized for phenotypic penetrance, heritability and confirmed as prion-like through curing by desiccation. In terms of fermentation kinetics, the impact of the prion on anaerobic wine fermentation (natural grape juice) was either neutral or negative, depending on the genetic background. Likewise, residual sugars were higher or similar for [GAR+] as compared to the cognate [gar-] strains. The prions had little or no impact on glycerol and ethanol yields; while acetic acid yields experienced the highest variations between [GAR+] and [gar-] strains. Strains analyzed under aerobic conditions followed the same pattern, with either little or no impact on fermentation kinetics, ethanol or glycerol yield; and a clearer influence on volatile acidity. Although no clear winemaking advantages were found for [GAR+] strains in this work, they might eventually show interest for some combinations of genetic background or winemaking conditions, e.g., for reducing acetic acid yield under aerated fermentation. ; This work was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities by grant AGL2015-63629-R (co-financed by FEDER funds). AM and AR were recipients to FPI contract, and JC of Formación Postdoctoral contract, all from the Spanish Government. JT was funded by FGCSIC by the COMFUTURO program. We acknowledge support of the publication fee by the CSIC Open Access Publication Support Initiative through its Unit of Information Resources for Research (URICI). ; Peer reviewed

Regional Development is a Major Socio-Economic Issue in the Contemporary World -- Progress of Foreign Research on Regional Development -- Progress of Research on Regional Exploitation and Regional Development in China -- Industrial Structure and Regional Development -- Resources, Environment and Regional Development -- Spatial Structure and Regional Development -- Location Differential Rent and Spatial Structure of Urban Land Utilization -- Point-axis Progressive Diffusion and Point-axis Spatial Structure System -- Technological Innovation and Spatial Structure.

Introduction: What Improving Technology through Ethics Means -- An Ethnographer Among the Engineers: Doing STS at a Technical University -- Future Medicine: Towards a More Conscious and Ethical Communication -- Data Quality, Data Diversity and Data Provenance: An Ethical Perspective -- Ethics-aware Application of Digital Technologies in the Construction Industry -- Drawing Together: Technology Development for Public Service -- Addressing Big Data Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa for Responsible AI Development -- Social and Technological Innovation: Cross-Fertilization Needed.

"Crafting a sustainable future through education and sustainable development" serves as a comprehensive study guide, offering critical reflections and constructive critiques. It covers an array of relevant topics, ranging from artificial intelligence and big data to gender equality, game-based learning, and socio-technological innovation. By examining concepts like knowledge management, problem-solving skills, and innovative abilities, the book provides a robust foundation for understanding the intricate connections between education and sustainability"--

Over the past two millennia, one state has tended to lead as the foremost producer of energy and new technology. While it has not been fully recognized, these leads have become increasingly reliant on energy transitions that make new technological innovations relatively inexpensive. Since the edge of the incumbent system leader (the United States) appears to be eroding, the question is what might come next. This work examines this topic.

This unit first defines the notion of Information Revolution. It then provides a brief history of the technological innovations that caused significant changes to the way we live, work and communicate. The unit also describes the impact of this Revolution on contemporary democracies and argues that the Revolution has provided citizens with tools that can safeguard their democratic rights. However, oppressive regimes can use these same tools against the citizens. ; N/A

This article addresses the political and regulatory issues facing V2V implementation while promoting the larger policy question of greater wireless access. Opening the heavily regulated electromagnetic spectrum to greater commercial use benefits American consumers, advances technological innovations, and could create hundreds of thousands of jobs. V2V technology holds tremendous promise for improving vehicle safety and reducing fatalities, and deploying V2V as soon as possible could save thousands of lives.

This special section critically examines the paradigms and values that undergird the ever-expanding field of global health. The richly textured ethnographic think pieces presented here tackle problems of evidence and efficacy as complex forms of ethical and theoretical engagement in contexts of neoliberalism, war, technological innovation, inequality, and structural violence. These works seek to contribute to a people-centered and politically relevant social theory for the twenty-first century.

ABSTRACTStarting from an analysis of radical uncertainty about the magnitude of global warming and the deployment of technological innovations, the paper explores the potential of a direct intervention by public enterprises as a complement to market systems applied to combating the greenhouse effect. It specifies in which sectors and under what conditions public enterprises could be the instruments for developing new technologies to prevent global warming by internalizeng missions in the public interest.