The doctors' fairy godmother

Article Abstract:

The Medical Research Council (MRC) funds and develops all aspects of clinical research in the UK, supporting some 150 clinical trials to evaluate a range of medical interventions. The MRC funds Britain's best graduates and postgraduates through their early research training, as well as providing three-year and five-year grants for more experienced researchers. Clinical training fellowships enabling clinical practitioners to undertake PhD training, and junior research fellowships for nurses and other professions allied to medicine are among many awards funded by the MRC.

Finance, Medical research, United Kingdom. Medical Research Council

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High-technology management in China: a case study of the Shanghai success stories

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A survey of seven high-technology joint ventures in Shanghai, China, was conducted to determine the factors that account for their success despite great obstacles to effective technology transfer and business operations. The Western partners in these joint ventures are Ingersoll-Rand, Xerox, Bell Telephone, Squibb Pharmaceuticals, Printronics, Johnson Products and Schindler Elevator. Hard work, long-term commitments by both partners and good communications between partners were identified as the main success factors.

Management, High technology industry, Political aspects, Joint ventures, Shanghai, China, Technology transfer

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Acting up

Article Abstract:

Several role-playing games for six-month old babies to six-year old children are presented. These games, which enhance the imagination, expression and empathy of children, include sock hop, animal show, make-up artists and toe to toe.

Methods, Children, Recreation, Role playing in children, Childhood role playing

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