ChemistryNew CO2 Conversion Catalyst System Carbon dioxide (CO2) is being converted into raw materials for industrial purposes by research organizations all over the world. The majority of tests under industrially…
Social ScienceKey Aspects of Social Innovation Social innovation is the creation and implementation of new ideas, strategies, and solutions to address social and environmental concerns. These are innovative social practices that…
EconomicsMicrofranchising – a Business Model Microfranchising is a business strategy that applies the standard franchising concept to smaller-scale firms, which are typically found in emerging economies or disadvantaged communities. It…
TechnologyKey Principles of Appropriate Technology Appropriate technology refers to the use of tools, processes, and systems that are appropriate for the cultural, social, economic, and environmental conditions of a certain…
ChemistryLithotrophs Lithotrophs are creatures that derive their energy from the oxidation of inorganic substances. These are organisms that use an inorganic substrate (typically of mineral origin)…
BiologyHeterotroph – an organism A heterotroph is an organism that cannot make its own food and must rely on other sources of organic carbon, primarily plant or animal materials,…
BiologyEcological Pyramid An ecological pyramid is a graphical representation of an ecosystem’s trophic structure (feeding interactions) and energy flow. It is a graphical depiction designed to show…
Entrepreneurship DevelopmentSocial Entrepreneurship – an entrepreneurial concepts Social entrepreneurship is the application of entrepreneurial concepts and practices to address social and environmental challenges. It is a strategy used by individuals, groups, start-up…
PsychologyChronic Stress Chronic stress is a type of stress that lasts for an extended period of time and has a negative impact on both physical and mental…
EnvironmentFood Chain A food chain is a hierarchical series of creatures in an ecosystem that rely on one another for nourishment. It is a food web link…
ManagementWork–family Conflict Work-family conflict is the struggle that people go through when they see an inconsistency between the demands of their job and the demands of their…
ManagementAssessment Culture The term “assessment culture” refers to the prevalent attitudes, beliefs, and practices around the evaluation and measurement of people’ performance or the efficacy of processes…