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International Journal of Technology and Globalisation

 

Special Issue on: "Nanotechnology, Innovation and Global Development"

Editors:
Calestous Juma and Dr. Sujata K. Bhatia Harvard University, USA

Advances in nanotechnology offer a wide range of opportunities for addressing global development challenges. Work is underway around the world to apply nanotechnology in a variety of sectors including agriculture, medicine, telecommunications, disaster management and environmental conservation.

A number of developing countries, especially in emerging markets, are starting to pay policy attention to this field. However, the majority of developing nations have not recognised the implications of nanotechnology for economic development.

The aim of this special issue is to provide a review of advances in nanotechnology or relevance to global development. Preference will be given to papers that combine assessment of emerging nanotechnologies and identification of policy options for action. Special attention will be given to studies that focus on specific applications. The issue also welcomes papers on prospects of nanotechnology transfer to developing countries.

Subject Coverage
Suitable topics include but are not limited to:

• Nanotechnology, innovation and agriculture
• Nanotechnology, innovation and pharmaceutical research
• Nanotechnology, innovation and healthcare
• Nanotechnology, innovation and water purification
• Nanotechnology, innovation and industry
• Nanotechnology, innovation and polymer research
• Nanotechnology, innovation and computing
• Nanotechnology and disaster management
• Nanotechnology in environmental management
• Nanotechnology research policy
• Nanotechnology and technological leapfrogging
• Nanotechnology and technological catch-up
• Nanotechnology and innovation systems
• Nanotechnology and international cooperation
• Nanotechnology and science diplomacy
• Nanotechnology and human health
• Nanotechnology and the environment
• Nanotechnology and regulation
• Nanotechnology and public policy
• Nanotechnology and governance
• Nanotechnology and society
• Status reviews of nanotechnology advances

Notes for Prospective Authors

Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. (N.B. Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper was not originally copyrighted and if it has been completely re-written).

All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Author Guidelines page.

Important Dates

Manuscript submission: 15 June, 2013

Notification of initial decision: 15 July, 2013

Submission of revised manuscripts: 15 September, 2013

Notification of final acceptance: 15 October, 2013