Science and innovation policies in North African Countries: Exploring challenges and opportunities

Radwan, Amr

doi:10.9770/jesi.2018.6.1(17)

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“…Issues of the development and implementation of innovative technologies in the agri-food sector are reflected in many papers (Lazko et al [4]; Radwan [5]; Skvortsov et al [6]; Harold et al [7], TongKe [8]).…”

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Potential of Cooperation of the EAEU Countries in the Perspective of Digitalization of the Agri-Food Sector

Kheyfets

Chernova

2020

Wseas Transactions on Business and Economics

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The paper assesses the potential of cooperation between Russia and the countries participating in the EAEU in the agri-food sector. It is revealed that the share of agricultural organizations and food industry enterprises participating in joint projects to carry out research and development is much lower than in other industries. The weak interest of Russian enterprises in innovation activity has been noted. At the same time, in the agri-food sector, certain changes have emerged in the area of intensification of innovation activity. To this end, the study assessed the potential for cooperation in innovation in the agri-food sector. The reasons for the low rate of the digital transformation of the agri-food sector and the factors involved in these processes have been analyzed.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential of Cooperation of the EAEU Countries in the Perspective of Digitalization of the Agri-Food Sector

Kheyfets

Chernova

2020

Wseas Transactions on Business and Economics

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“…Mikhaylov et al [5] similarly stress role of innovation. Other authors claim that state plays important role in creating favourable conditions e.g., [6][7][8][9][10].…”

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Management of Smart Switchboard Placement to Enhance Distribution System Reliability

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One way of handling short-time short-circuits without causing equipment failure is the management of the reclose function integrated into smart switchboard which is described in this article. Due to the cost of the application, the optimal placement of such equipment must be well-planned. During the planning of the placement optimization of a low-voltage electricity network quality, the increase of the consumer supply security must be considered along with the best economic utilization. The research presented in this article aims to introduce a new special decision support methodology calculated with these variables. The management of smart switchboard (SSB) tool installation into low voltage (LV) network was investigated. The selection of the placement nodes is based on the complex investigation of the network characteristics. Investigation is performed by empiric analysis. This method can support the power companies to make the optimal decision. The presented new device can have outstanding importance for the electric industry and for further research as no testing results of such investigations have been published yet. 101 Narimani et al. [20] provides a framework for the allocation of a central electricity storage facility 102 (EES) in discrete communities, which is created as segmentation along rural energy supplies where 103 the installation of cross connectors is not economical or even feasible. Modeling of the impact of 104 automation failure on distribution system reliability is presented in paper [21]. Reinders [22] focuses 105 on the reliability of electricity supply at three different locations in Indonesia by comparing reported 106 energy reliability indices (SAIFI and SAIDI). A common FLISR approach is to use error indicator (FI) 107 signals with distribution network states [23].108 2. The Smart Switchboard 109 The smart switchboard (SSB) developed by AD&TE is a low voltage distribution switchboard 110 which, under the described maintenance and operational circumstances during its entire life cycle 111 and without the partial or total change of the equipment, interrupts the overcurrent or the short-112 circuit current up to the value defined by the manufacturer, compliant to the applicable standards.113 The SSB detects the overcurrent with the combined usage of the local measure-and evaluation system 114 [24]. The operation happens according to the predefined current-time curve. The equipment is 115 remote, thus the existence of tension (yes/no) at each measuring point, the effective and inefficient 116 current components, the tension and the calculated performance data based on tension-with the 117 application of the security protocols in the related standards-is forwarded to a centre by using 118 wireless communication. The SSB can be operated remotely, accordingly, it is suitable for performing 119 remote switching operations. In order to the secure feasibility of the planned tasks the remote 120 operation can be blocked in-site and has visible breakdown point and earthing possibility. The 121 eq...

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“…Many policies and strategic visions of developing countries set a long-term target for the national contribution of renewable energy and the overall energy efficiency. Despite these targets are usually perceived as highly ambitious, it requires augmentation of several policy tools to effectively anticipate challenges and opportunities (Radwan andSakr 2017, Radwan 2018).…”

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Foresight for sustainable energy policy in Egypt: results from a Delphi survey

Rezk¹,

Radwan²,

Salem³

et al. 2019

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This paper presents energy opportunities, particular areas of high potential and reflections on energy challenges in Egypt by the year 2040. Energy foresight significantly contributes in the effective review and formulation of national energy policies and strategies. In this work, 350 experts participated in real-time Delphi survey and responded to a set of structured and cross-linked questionnaires that aim to assess and provide future dimension to the energy sector in Egypt. Priorities are presented across 14 energy cluster-areas with 180 identified topics. The two-round Delphi study with an iterative process was performed to determine and measure the expectations of the different stakeholders with specific emphasis on the prospects of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The designed cross-linkages between survey components allowed the systematic pooling and convergence of knowledge in addition to the technical insights and different perspectives. About 50% of Egypt's energy demand was foresighted to be met by renewable energies around 2030. The results showed that all types of energy would not only provide economic and environmental benefits but also improve living standards. This work demonstrates that involving large diversity of expertise and different stakeholders, comprising heterogeneous groups, in foresight studies would potentiate the forecasting power, reduce the polarization effect, and enhance the reliability of the foresight exercise.

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Science and innovation policies in North African Countries: Exploring challenges and opportunities

Cited by 14 publications

References 24 publications

Potential of Cooperation of the EAEU Countries in the Perspective of Digitalization of the Agri-Food Sector

Potential of Cooperation of the EAEU Countries in the Perspective of Digitalization of the Agri-Food Sector

Management of Smart Switchboard Placement to Enhance Distribution System Reliability

Foresight for sustainable energy policy in Egypt: results from a Delphi survey

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