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This book examines the policies, conducts, and performances of organizations tasked with developing medium and high technologies in Iran. This collection assists readers in understanding the interaction between different players involve in the process of Iran’s science, technology, and innovation development in specific technology areas over the last two decades. Chapters from expert contributors are organized into three themed parts: science and technology policy formulation and implementation, outcomes, and evaluation, including recommendations for further development of technological learning in Iran.

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Author:   Abdol S. Soofi ,  Mehdi Goodarzi
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781349954223

ISBN 10:   1349954225
Pages:   302
Publication Date:   06 July 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Science, Technology, Innovation Laws, and Policies in Iran: Evolution or Revolution?.- 3 Fostering New Technology-Based Firms in Iran: Inspiration of World Models in Solving Domestic Challenges.- 4 National Framework for Knowledge Management Strategies: The Case of National Comprehensive Scientific Roadmap in Iran.- 5 Growth of Scientific Publications in Iran: Reasons, Impacts, and Trends.- 6 Technology Development in Iranian Petroleum Industry: Approaches, Achievements, and Challenges.- 7 Development of Science and Technology in the Iranian Electric Power Industry: Challenges and Future Progress.- 8 Technological Learning in the Iranian Railroad Industry.- 9 Pharmaceutical Industry in Iran: Background and Technology Trends That Will Reshape the Market.- 10 Innovation in the Computer Game Industry in Iran.- 11 Development of Fuel Cell Technology in Iran.- 12 Technological Capabilities Building in the Satellite Communications Industry in Iran.- 13 Improving the First Iran’s Integrated Evaluation of Science and Technology.- 14 The Long Run Impact of Economic Sanctions on Technological Development of Iran.- 15 Technological Learning: Lessons from the Industrial Policy States of East Asia.

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Abdol S. Soofi is Professor of Economics at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, USA. He has published numerous academic articles and several books, including: Science and Innovations in Iran: Development, Progress, and Challenges (co-editor); Global Mergers and Acquisitions: Combining Companies (co-author); Modelling and Forecasting Financial Data: Techniques of Nonlinear Dynamics (co-editor). Mehdi Goodarzi is Assistant Professor of Technology Management at Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran. Until 2013, he worked as an Expert of Technology Policy and Manager of International Affairs at the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of Iran. He has authored many reports and articles about Intellectual Property Rights, Technology Commercialization and Science, and Technology and Innovation Policy.

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