Prospects for international scientific communication.

Language in the comprehension and communication of science.

Mathematical language in science.

Transfer of scientific knowledge to the education system. Continuing education of educators.

Transfer of values and knowledge through scientific communication.

Cognitive, social, cultural and technological processes and the transfer of knowledge.

The social base of international scientific communication: research teams and international communication networks.

Collective research and the search for knowledge.

Cultural and international relationship issues in communication.

Systems and technologies in scientific communication. Prospects and challenges.

Humanism, communication and language in science. (up)

Intellectual property, human rights, heritage and cultural diversity.

Universal access to scientific and technological knowledge.

Protection of cultural diversity and ecosystems’ inherited rights. Scope and limits. Legal protection of cultural and ancestral knowledge.

International status of intellectual property. Regional balance in the production and use of scientific and technological knowledge.

Inventions and patents. Prospects on accessing scientific and technological information.

Intellectual property and humanism. The limits and scope of intellectual property.

Ethics, bio-ethics and research freedom.

Leadership and social responsibility: their contributions to peace, life, education and social development.

Models for professional associations and their ethics. Scientist activism. Tasks and responsibilities. Opportunities and challenges. Allowing professional associations to participate in the decision-making process at local, regional and global levels.

Legal assistance for the protection of scientists and their discoveries.

Women in science: their contributions and rights. Global situation. Challenges and trends.

Science, technology and ethics. (up)

Convergence and the multiplicity in science. Convergence in the production and diffusion of knowledge. Convergent and divergent paradigms.

Multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches of science. Relationship between hyper specialty and the convergent complex approach.

Contributions of diverse scientific disciplines. Overcoming the dichotomy between natural sciences and social sciences. Challenges in the current convergence of many disciplines.

Teamwork and the collectivization of research. Norms, methodology and relevance.

Current trends on the convergence of science and technology. (up)

Science in the sense of unlimited knowledge. Science of synthesis.

New paradigms and epistemological changes in science.

History of science and technology.

The current scientific approach. Prospects and challenges.

The information society in the age of knowledge, its impact on science management and on sociology of knowledge; on scientific communities and institutions; and on society.

Freedom of research and privileged knowledge.

Achievements and limitations of statistics and mathematics in understanding scientific and human problems.

Science and philosophy of knowledge: epistemology, gnoseology. Cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, scientific philosophy, methodology of scientific research.

Logic: speech analysis, many-valued logic, symbolic logic and symbolism.

The use of science for tolerance and understanding. The role of intuition and mysticism in science.

The interaction between globalization and identity. Its impact on the construction of knowledge and scientific vision. The social and epistemological construction of science in the age of knowledge.

Approaches to cultural, traditional and emerging relationships between men, women and science.

New disciplines and emerging areas of knowledge. (up)

Art and its relationship with knowledge comprehension, creativity and scientific dissemination.

Art, education and science.

Science as a factor in creativity and artistic development.

Technology and art: new artistic modes with technological bases: multimedia art, interactive facilities, cybernetic art, etc. Researching material and new trends.

Art, message and knowledge society.

Bio-architecture: convergence of art, science and technology. (up)

Applying ethics in science and technology. Impact of new disciplines such as bio-technology and neuroscience. Ethics in food production.

Developing humanistic values in university science programs and institutions of higher learning.

Prospects of humanism in science. Science, economics and humanism. Social and cultural bases for humanism. Trends and suggestions.

The contribution of science in solving global and social problems. Diseases, nutritional problems, environmental pollution, violence, etc.

Humanism and international scientific cooperation.

The immigration phenomenon and its impact on the development of science and technology.
Transcultural contributions to the development of science and technology.

Human development dependency on science and technology. Science as a tool for sustainable human development.

Scientific discoveries as a heritage for humanity.

Science and technology for peace. Peaceful use of science and technology.

Commercial trade patterns and their implications for scientific and technological development. Perspectives, alternatives and paradigms. (up)

Science, ethics and human development. The contributions of science to human development. Science and technology development and their relationship with human development, quality of life and environment.

Scientific and technological contributions to the environment, life, health and peace. Current and future perspectives.

Energy and the environment: new fuels, the economy and technological advances. Transgenic and organic food production. Recycling of products and environmental conservation. Lifestyles and the ecological footprint.

Climate change. Perspectives and interdisciplinary actions. Climate change and scientific leadership. Climate change and international agreements. New researches and trends.

Nanotechnology and cybernetics. Artificial intelligence: robotics and intelligent systems.

Science, technology and society. Scientific and technological innovation and development at regional and global levels.

Social sciences’ contributions to social development and understanding of science.

The participation of government and society in the creation of knowledge.

Social organization, the problems and solutions of large cities: changes in structure and functioning of the family unit. Impact of technology on communication within society. Social reconstruction in the new millennium. Prospects and challenges.

Social sciences and human development. Social sciences’ contributions towards comprehension and definition of ethics in human development.

Economy and human development. Ethics on economy and human development.

Science and technology’s contributions towards sustainable human development. (up)

Research and development in science management.

Science management and humanism.

Science management on local, national, regional and international levels.

Management models and their impact in scientific development. Criteria for funding science. Management and sociology of knowledge. Innovation and science management.

Management and distribution of research resources. Scholarship schemes and promotion
systems for scientific research and development.

The participation of government and society in the creation of knowledge and science management.

Managing research and development. Criteria of scientific and technological innovation. (up)

Developing scientific values and attitudes in adults and children. Educational methods for research in science, technology, arts and philosophy.

Science, education and research.

Scientific didactics and management.

Communication between youth and the scientific community. The development, formation and dissemination of science in schools.

University research. The relationship among society, productive systems, universities and research.

Curriculum and scientific education. The researcher-professor-student relationship: continuity and renewal.

Humanism and ethics in scientific education.

The teaching of values. The social application of knowledge and the relationship of teacher- researcher in the resolution of problems.

Computer education systems: multimedia designs and scientific educational models. Technology as a medium.

The design of computer information systems for teaching purposes. Tutoring systems for remote education. New trends and perspectives for science education. (up)