Intelligent Design Theory (ID) has been much maligned recently as Neo-Creationist pseudoscience. This paper looks briefly at the common arguments used against ID, including arguments from methodological naturalism (MN), falsifiability, productivity, and religious fundamentalism. Ultimately it goes on to explain why the theory could be beneficial to our society today and suggests a need for a me...

the world is considering the great change in sphere of globalization process in 21st century in which individuals living on earth are regarded as members of a mutual political entity. economic globalization is the most significant and conspicuous model of globalization. one of the most important issues in economic globalization process is the function of states in economic policymaking. the pre...

We report on topics discussed at the 2nd CERN Workshop on Electronic Publishing: New Schemes in Electronic Publishing in Physics in March 2000 [click here to access]. The emergence of new models of e-publishing, from the experiences of e-archives and independent journals, and the initiatives from commercial publishers to face this evolution are described. A new definition of the e-journal, the ...

This research aims to identify issues associated with the impact of digital technology on the publishing industry with a specific focus on aspects of the sustainability of existing business models in Australia. Based on the case studies, interviews and Australian-wide online surveys, the research presents a review of the traditional business models in book publishing for investigating their eff...

A globalised food trade, with a huge increase of the exchanged volume, extensive production and complex supply chains are contributing towards an increased number of microbiological food safety outbreaks. All of these factors are putting pressure on the stakeholders, either public or private, in terms of rule and control. In fact, this scenario could force manufacturers to be lenient towards fo...

Dedication To Yuning and Kayla, for always supporting my endeavors. v Acknowledgements First and foremost, I would like to thank my advisor and dissertation chairman, Andrew B. Whinston who played an indispensable role in my intellectual development. I am truly grateful for his thoughtful insights into research as well as the invaluable constant support along the difficult trail of finishing my...

The role of environmental/economic development issues in the Polish motorway and roads programme shows several similarities with the UK, albeit starting off much later. The paper reviews the development of government policy on these issues in relation to the evolving politics of Poland since 1989. The Socialist (reformed Communist) governments are less interested in environmental issues and arg...