Scientific Research and Technological Development. R+D 26597 . Creative work undertaken systematically to increase the knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use this knowledge to create new applications. It is recognized internationally by the acronym R & D. The term R & D covers three activities: basic research, applied research and experimental development. (Frascati Manual - OECD). . 0.73
Technological Development and Innovation Projects. Projects focused at the application and systematization of knowledge for the development of a product, process, service or equipment. For example, a technology development project may involve prototype development or technology transfer. The prototype development is aimed at developing models, while technology transfer is the process by which knowledge is transferred to third parties for the creation, improvement or optimization of equipment, services, products or processes. (Free translation from the original: http://www.parinas.cl/parinas2005/publicaciones/glosario.pdf) . 0.71
/growth & development. /growth and development . /growth . /development . /postnatal development . /postnatal growth . Used with microorganisms, plants, and the postnatal period of animals for growth and development. It includes also the postnatal growth or development of organs or anatomical parts. . 0.68
Ecological Development. Environmental Development . Mode of economic development that postulates the rational use of natural resources to meet current and future needs, using technology that neither harms nature nor produces environmental contamination, and supports the practice of recycling or reusing materials and natural resources. . 0.67
Technological Disasters. A situation derived from an accident involving hazardous chemicals or dangerous equipment that causes damage to the environment, health. This damage is of such magnitude that exceeds the response capacity of the affected component. . 0.60
