The themes to be addressed at the conference relate to sustainable development and environmental policy current research agenda within the overall theme of science and governance. The following sub-themes have been selected: Participation and Governance - actors, institutions and processes in...

The year 2005 will be the time to discuss energy issues from global aspects. The abundance of energy resources on the Earth has been a key factor for the rapid development of the world economy and science technology for the past two centuries. But, the over-consumption of energy resources and...

Conference Theme: 'Globalization at the Crossroads' Participants are invited to address one of the most controversial subjects of the era -- globalization -- from their own diverse perspectives. Istanbul, long famous as a crossroads of trade between Europe and Asia and of different cultures, is...

Papers on all fields of finance are welcomed, but submission of papers related to financial markets competition and integration is especially encouraged.

How can universities respond to these major challenges, become more entrepreneurial, stimulate innovation, produce and transfer knowledge to society, and contribute to local and regional socio-economic growth while at the same time be competitive at the global level. Can some respond more easily...