Introduction: SI: Writing Technologies and WAC: Current Lessons and Future Trends

Metabolomics: current technologies and future trends.

The ability to sequence whole genomes has taught us that our knowledge with respect to gene function is rather limited with typically 30-40% of open reading frames having no known function. Thus, within the life sciences there is a need for determination of the biological function of these so-called orphan genes, some of which may be molecular targets for therapeutic intervention. The search fo...

E-Collaboration Technologies and Organizational Performance: Current and Future Trends

AulaNet Technologies: Future Trends

 In this paper we present AulaNet, an environment for the creation and maintenance of Web-based courses. It differs from other Web-based instruction environments because it lacks the physical elements of the traditional schools, lying over the trivet communication – coordination – cooperation. We also present some future trends in the development of this learning environment, focusing the crea...

Outsourcing: Current and future trends

Highlighted are two reasons for outsourcing: cost and focus on the core competencies of the enterprise. Surveying U.S., U.K., and Continental Europe companies concerning current and future outsourcing trends positions outsourcing as a prominent strategic lever. Achieving “best-of-breed” practice is predicted to occur through new technology. Also, human resources and IT outsourcing will become m...

An Introduction to Boron Neutron Therapy (BNCT): Current Status and Future Outlook

Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is based on the nuclear reaction, such that B-10 irradiated with low-energy thermal neutrons produces alpha particles with high linear energy transfer and lithium-7. Clinically, BNCT is used primarily for treatment of high-grade glioma or brain metastases from melanoma and, more recently, head, neck and liver cancers. Since reactors have long been used to pr...