Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsTowards Constructivist Teacher Professional DevelopmentV. J. Pitsoe, W. M. MailaProblem statement: In recent years, much has been written about constructivist learning theories and their applications to outcomes-based teaching and learning environments in South Africa. Approach: Little, if any, has been said about the implications of these ideas and practices for teacher professional development and teacher education. The introduction of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) Policy requires teachers to acquire … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 26 Mar 2012 · 9,508 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Comparative Study on Safety and Security Management Systems in IndustriesPalanisamy Sivaprakash, Murugesan SakthivelProblem statement: To understand and appreciate the safety and security management systems in industries with a view to find out critical areas requiring attention so as to enhance the effectiveness of safety management systems and security management systems in large, medium and small scale industries. Approach: The study was restricted to Large, Medium and Small scale industries located in Tamilnadu, … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 6 · 31 Dec 2010 · 7,517 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSui Generis Plant Variety Protection: The Indian PerspectiveRohan Dang, Chandni GoelProblem statement: Plant variety protection relates to intellectual property rights over plant varieties which guarantee rights-holders exclusive commercial rights for a specific period of time. Article 27 (3)(b) of the TRIPS Agreement, compulsorily mandates that every member-state of the WTO must introduce such protection through domestic legislation by certain set time frames. These rights are one form of IPR being … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 1, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 10,439 accessesView PDFCite