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The IDRC Grant that Keeps Giving- Thanks to the Power of Networks
Deyata Kirula or the Crown of the Nation is an annual exhibition which showcases achievements of the government of Sri Lanka. For the second year in a row the Ministry of Skills Development is showcasing the skill standard for solid waste operations assistant. In 2012, Deyata Kirula was held in Anuradhapura in the North Central [...]
Usability of University Research in the Internet Age
Creation of new knowledge by universities is typically assessed in terms of publications and citations in scholarly venues, and the same measures are used to assess capacity for future contributions. As the production and dissemination of knowledge becomes increasingly mediated by the Internet, the Internet presence of researchers is becoming a more valid and relevant [...]
Internet Presence of Telecom Researchers
Knowledge capacity is typically measured in terms of the ‘productivity’ of researchers. In a paper accepted for publication in Information Technology for International Development (ITID_1.pdf) Gamage and Samarajiva argue that researchers need to pay attention to their ‘internet presence’ and ‘connectivity’ as well. The argument is supported by data on researchers on telecom reform from [...]
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