February 23, 2010

Job Announcement: Coordinator for YPARD

Kindly find below the Terms of Reference for Coordinator position at YPARD,


Workload: 70%

Duty station: Rome (at Global Forum on Agricultural Research- GFAR in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations- FAO, where YPARD CU is hosted).

Applications from Female candidates and Candidates from Developing Countries are encouraged.

Kindly send the Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Motivation to ypard.coordinationunit@googlemail.com

Last date for receipt of application is 15.03.2010

For detail terms and conditions please visit the Ypard home page



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February 22, 2010

SciDev.Net: Science paper trade booms in China

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Science paper trade booms in China
http://www.scidev.net/en/news/science-paper-trade-booms-in-china-1.htmlDing Jie

15 February 2010

<p>The pressure to publish research in China has fuelled a five-fold increase in its scientific paper trade, new research shows.</p>

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SciDev.Net: Chinese scientists dismissed after 70 suspect papers

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http://www.scidev.net/en/news/chinese-scientists-dismissed-after-70-suspect-papers-.htmlWu Ni

13 January 2010

<p>China's latest scientific fraud case is, like others, caused by inappropriate university bonus schemes, says a veteran campaigner.</p>

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Scholarships at The University of Manchester

The Discipline of Social Statistics and the Centre for Census and Survey Research at the University of Manchester offer an MSc programme in Social Research Methods and Statistics. The programme provides a firm grounding in advanced quantitative methods, taught within an applied social science framework. The programme is designed to be accessible to non-statisticians yet more focussed than most of the existing Masters courses in social research methods. The MSc course offers relevant and marketable skills for a career in research and is recognised for PhD training by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Modules are taught with an emphasis on hands-on training in the application of methods and software. The programme is available full-time over one year or part-time over two years. Scholarships that will cover the fees of up to three excellent full time (Home/EU) students or of one excellent full time overseas student are currently available. In the case of exceptional applicants, in addition to the fees, and subject to funds being available, we will consider offering a bursary towards living expenses. The fees for full time Home/EU students are £3,500 and for full time overseas students £11,300. Both Home/EU and overseas students are eligible for these scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential, which will be judged based on academic qualifications and performance and prior experience in social research methods and/or statistics.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31st March.
Everyone applying for a full time place in the MSc programme by March 31st 2010 will automatically be considered for these scholarships. Successful applicants will be notified by May 14. When applying, please submit with your application, a CV, an analytic transcript of your degree and two academic reference letters. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the PGT programme director, Dr Nikos Tzavidis Email: nikos.tzavidis@manchester.ac.uk.

For Application enquiries, please email pg-SoSS@manchester.ac.uk.
Moreinfo: http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/disciplines/socialstatistics/postgraduate/

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February 17, 2010

Secret of mosquito attraction towards human unearthed

Ever thought why mosquitoes are attarcted to human. Very simple. To feed on blood. But, human blood makes mosquitoes wild. This is really interesting secret. But it is no longer a mystery. Scientists have found why it is so. Yes, American scientists have identified that it is because of a kind of pheromone - nonanal. The only other organism to secret this substance are birds. But at least I have never seen mosquiotes feeding on birds, may be mosquiotoes can not reach birds.

Nevertheless, this discovery, will certainly lead in the long run effective programs in controlling deadly epidemic diseases like Malaria. The next logical step now is to understand the sensory mechanism in mosquitoes that is responsible for recognising the nonanal, with the help of technologies like Scanning Electron Microscopy.

In the contrary, medicines can be discovered targeting to reduce the level of nonanl secretion be human or diulte its concentration.

Anyway, you can read the findings in the following link
Why Human Blood Drives Mosquitoes Wild
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February 15, 2010

SHILLONG: The Pine City

Shillong, commonly known as the 'Scotland of the East' is very close to heart. You know since childhood I used to have the desire of staying  at least for few days only in two places in the world. The first is Shillong in the north eastern part of India and the other is England. There are reasons behind my desire. The first one was due to its natural beauty and the second one is for its intellectual power.

Fortunately, I got an assignment to work in Shillong for few years. And I suggest, if you are a nature lover, a lover of cleanliness, you should visit Shillong and its adjoining areas at least once.

Some of the appealing attractions as I experienced them are:

The  water falls in and around Cherrapunjee - the ex-wettest place in the world
 


The lush green surroundings across the state
  



Neat and clean and well-maintained roads





Must see cave interiors near Cherrapunjee




I have traveled  almost across the state during my 5 years stay. Really, I just ca not express the feelings I used to have as and when I travelled around. From my personnel experiences, I can vouch that Shillong offers much more than what we see of foreign locations in hindi cinemas. 

I am sure Shillong is beautiful place and Bollywood has yet to experience the values of Shillong.
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February 4, 2010

ONE GLASS OF MILK


One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry.

He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.

Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water! . She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it so slowly, and then asked, How much do I owe you?"

You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness."

He said ... "Then I thank you from my heart."

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

Many year's later that same young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.

Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes.

Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.

Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once.

He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to her case.

After a long struggle, the battle was won.

Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for sh e was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words ...

"Paid in full with one glass of milk"

(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You,
God, that Your love has spread broad through human hearts and hands."

There's a saying which goes something like this: Bread cast on the waters comes back to you. The good deed you do today may benefit you or someone you love at the least expected time.  If you never see the deed again at least you will have made the world a better place - And, after all, isn't that what life is all about?

Now, I would appreciate if you spread the message of love to all your loved ones
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February 2, 2010

ADB - Japan Scholarship


The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) wasestablished in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.
It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. Scholarship
The ADB-JSP provides
  • full tuition fees
  • a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
  • an allowance for books and instructional materials
  • medical insurance
  • travel expenses
  • For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation.
  • In special circumstances computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.
Programs covered by the ADB-JSP
Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in
  • economics
  • management
  • health
  • education
  • agriculture
  • environment
  • natural resource management
  • science and technology
  • other development-related fields
Duration of the scholarship award?
The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute.
The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.
Deadline for submission
Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.
Eligibility Country
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam.
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.
List of Academic Institutions
Field of Study: Master/Doctorate in
  1. International and Development Economics
  2. Public Policy (Development Administration)
  3. Environmental Management & Development
  4. Infrastructure Management
Contact:Ms. Billie Headon Director, Student Recruitment, Alumni and Scholarships E-mail: billie.headon@anu.edu.au
Masters by Coursework in
  1. Business Administration
  2. Commerce
  3. Commerce (specializing in Economics or Finance)
  4. Engineering
  5. International Business
  6. Public Health
  7. Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences, and Forest Science
Contact: Ms. Naomi Taguchi, Postgraduate Scholarships OfficerMelbourne Scholarships Office Website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/gradcoursework/international/adb.html
  1. Master/Doctorate in Economics
  2. Master of Commerce or International Business
  3. Master of Transport Management
  4. Master of International Public Health
  5. Master in Engineering Studies
Contact: Margaret O'Byrne Deputy Director (Government & Student Relations) International ScholarshipsE-mail: infoschol@io.usyd.edu.au
  1. Master of Science in Urban Planning
  2. Master of Science in Urban Design
Contact: Mrs. Beckie Kwok Administrative Assistant Research Services, Registry, E-mail: rss@reg.hku.hk
  1. Master of Technology
Contact: Mr. K.P. SinghDeputy Registrar (PGS&R)E-mail: drpgsr@admin.iitd.ac.in
  1. Master in International Development
  2. Master in International Relations
  3. Master in Business Administration
  4. Master in e-Business Management
Contact: Mr. Ichiro AbeDeputy Manager Office of Student ServicesE-mail: iabe@iuj.ac.jp, admgsir@iuj.ac.jp or admgsim@iuj.ac.jp
International Graduate Program on Advanced Science and Technology
  1. Nano-Science Program
  2. Electronics and Photonics Program
  3. Mechanics and Manufacturing Program
  4. Computer Science and Communication Technology Program
  5. Environment and Multi-Scare Dynamics Program
  6. Biomedical Engineering Program
Contact: Prof. Kohei Itoh Chairman Committee for International Affairs, Faculty of Science and TechnologyE-mail: yg-international@adst.keio.ac.jp
  1. Master in International Development
  2. Master in International Cooperation Studies
Contact: Mr. Akihiro AsakawaInternational Student Advisor Graduate School of International DevelopmentE-mail: adb@gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Master/Doctorate in
  1. Policy Studies
  2. Policy Analysis
  3. Public Policy
  4. Public Administration
Contact: Mr. Kiyomi Tanabe Manager, Academic and Student Affairs Division E-mail:mailto:admissions@grips.ac.jp
  1. Master in Economics
Contact: Mr. Mitsuru HitomiAdministrative Manager, Office of International Education at Biwako Kusatsu Campus E-mail: kokusai@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
  • Saitama University255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 338-8570, Japan (Attn: The Registrar, The Foreign Student Office) Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
  1. Master/Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact: Ms. Naoko NakasoneAdministrative Assistant Foreign Student OfficeE-mail: fso@sun.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp
  • University of Tokyo7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-8656, Japan(Attn: Foreign Student Office)
  1. Master/Doctorate in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Development
Contact: Prof. Takeshi IshiharaProfessor of Civil Engineering & Foreign Student OfficerE-mail: fso@civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp
  1. Master/Doctorate in Urban Engineering
Contact: Prof. Tetsuo KidokoroAssociate Professor & Foreign Student Offcer Department of Urban EngineeringE-mail: fso@civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp
  1. Master/Doctorate in Environment Studies
  2. Master/Doctorate in International Studies
  3. Master in Sustainability Science
Contact: Prof. Masahiko KunishimaProfessor & Foreign Student OfficerThe Institute of Environmental Studies E-mail: fso@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp
  1. Master/Doctorate in Public Health (International Health)
Contact: Prof. Masamine JimbaProfessor, Department of International Cummunity Health,School of International Health,Graduate School of MedicineE-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
  1. Master in International Business
  2. Master of Commerce (International Business)
  3. Master of Arts (Development Studies)
  4. Master of Science (Environmental Science)
  5. Master/Doctorate in Engineering
  6. Master of Public Health
Contact: Ms. Rita Fatialofa-PatoloInternational Scholarships CoordinatorNZ Australia Pacific RegionInternational OfficeE-mail: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz
  1. Master in Business Administration
Contact: Ms. Saba JavedDeputy Manager Admissions & Financial AidSuleman Dawood School of BusinessE-mail: admission@lums.edu.pk
  1. Master in Business Management
  2. Master in Management
  3. Master in Development Management
  4. Master in Entrepreneurship for Social and Development Entrepreneurs
Contact: Mr. Rey ReyesAssociate Director, Student ServicesAdmissions & Registration E-mail: admissions@aim.edu.ph
  1. Master/Doctorate in Rice and Rice-based Farming Systems
Contact: Ms. Anilyn ManingasAssistant Manager, Training CenterE-mail: adb-inquiry@irri.exch.cgiar.org, a.maningas@cgiar.org
  1. Master in Business Administration
Contact: mba@nus.edu.sg
  1. Master in Public Policy
  1. Master in Social Sciences (Economics)
  1. Master in Environmental Management
Master of Sciences or Engineering in:
  1. Computer Science
  2. Information Management
  3. Industrial Engineering & Management
  4. Design Manufacturing Engineering
  5. Mechatronics
  6. Telecommunications
  7. Microelectronics
  8. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
  9. Information and Communications Technologies
  10. Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering
  11. Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Management
  12. Structural Engineering
  13. Transportation Engineering
  14. Water Engineering & Management
  15. Agricultural Systems & Engineering
  16. Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management
  17. Energy
  18. Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology
  19. Gender and Development Studies
  20. Natural Resources Management
  21. Regional & Rural Development Planning
  22. Environmental Engineering & Management
  23. Urban Environmental Management
  24. International Business
  25. Management of Technology
  26. Service Marketing & Technology
  27. International Public Marketing
Contact: Mr. Benjamin GargabiteDirector of Admissions and Scholarships UnitE-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th
  1. Master in Engineering
  2. Master/Doctorate in Economics
Master /Doctorate in
  1. Architecture
  2. Business Administration
  3. Economics
  4. Geography
  5. International Management
  6. Japan Focused MBA (JEMBA)
  7. Natural Resources & Environmental Management
  8. Ocean Engineering
  9. Oceanography
  10. Pacific Island Studies
  11. Public Administration
  12. Sociology
  13. Tropical Plant & Soil Science
  14. Urban and Regional Planning
  15. Master of Law
Contact: Ms. Jeane YamamotoADB-JSP & EWC Scholarship AssistantE-mail: adbjsp@eastwestcenter.org
Visit: http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.asp
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