Discussed is the record of the National Science Foundation during the period when Erich Bloch was director, from 1984 through 1990. Funding growth and trends during this period are highlighted. (CW)

Discusses the historical development of hypertext/hypermedia, recent advances in their application, and potential problems with this technology. A hypermedia research and development project (PROJECT EMPEROR-I) that experimented with several major delivery system platforms is described and the potential of this type of application for librarians,…

Discusses the federal government's role in educational research and development, in particular, the capacity of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. Considers how the federal government's capacity to support the development, dissemination, and implementation of education-related knowledge can be significantly enhanced by incremental…

Discusses the levels at which fathers become involved with their children and the factors that influence their involvement. Also describes a Dad's Day Program at the University of Maryland's Center for Young Children. (BB)

Responds to "new scholarship on women" perspective presented in previous article by Greiner, reacting to each of the six basic tenets of the perspective. Concludes that the tenets are thought-provoking and perspective building. Expresses hope that new perspective can help professionals understand sex differences and apply such understanding in…

Listed in this section are over 100 current (1988-89) research and/or demonstration projects (funded through the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act--Chapter 1 and other sources) in schools and classes for the deaf. Titles and authors of 46 1988 doctoral dissertations are also listed. (Author)

Outlines the history of government-to-government relations between United States and Japan. Discusses the reasons why there are so few American researchers in Japan, the interactions between the two countries' Research and Development systems by private industries, and the problem of access and the future of the relations. (YP)

Reviews the use of artificial intelligence research techniques to create tools that can assist with ongoing library functions and with information skills both within and outside of the library setting. Major areas discussed include cataloging, indexing, database searching, reference services, knowledge acquisition and representation, user…

Identifies reasons for declining U.S. productivity, including the failure to distribute new technologies to users and lack of effective technology transfer. Argues for improved links between research and dissemination/application, increased concern for the human side of manufacturing, and an enhanced role for community colleges in training workers…

Describes high-technology development in the People's Republic of China, including a brief history, a summary of current policy, and trends. Discusses the implications of the programs for the United States. (YP)

Provides an overview of recent research in Great Britain that is looking at children in public care over time, what happens to them, and how services can be better directed to their needs. Focuses on children who stay long in substitute care, such as family foster care or residential homes, and then who return home or live independently. (TJQ)

Describes centers of activity, listed by country, that relate to educational and training technology. Institutions of further and higher education are listed separately from other organizations if there are numerous entries for one country. Areas of interest, services, research and development, keywords, and publications are included. (AEF)

Describes the InfoMall, a program led by the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center (NPAC) at Syracuse University (New York). The InfoMall features a partnership of approximately 24 organizations offering linked programs in High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) technology integration, software development, marketing, education and…

Proposed educational reforms of instruction and the curriculum are briefly examined, and ways that research and practice can be better coordinated are discussed. Experiences in grade three mathematics instruction are shared to illustrate how blurring the boundaries between teaching and research might enhance both endeavors. (SW)

Presents a theoretical model explaining how cultural influences may affect the open, dynamic system of a cross-cultural, end-user computing team. Discusses the relationship between cross-cultural factors and various parts of the model such as: input variables, the system itself, outputs, and implications for the management of such teams. (JKP)