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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
19 Mar 2012
This paper studies the impact of institutional shareholdings on earnings management activities of their portfolio firms.
Toyohashi University of Technology
19 Mar 2012
The Research Center for Agrotechnology and Biotechnology at Toyohashi University of Technology have made the university's original Japanese Sake (rice wine) again this year.
Waseda University
19 Mar 2012
Waseda University's Tadahiko Abiko argues that formal and informal education should be differentiated in discussion.
Nature Publishing Group
18 Mar 2012
Latest news from Nature and the Nature journals 19 March 2012
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
On 21 February 2012, RIKEN President Ryoji Noyori visited the Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) in China to attend the opening ceremony for the RIKEN-XJTU Joint Research Center.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
16 Mar 2012
The fate of the languages spoken in Malaysia, especially minorities, are more likely to become endangered, as has happened in a number of other countries. Unless efforts are made to maintain them, they will continue to disappear.
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
Researchers at the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute have developed a unique way to create full-color holograms with the aid of surface plasmons
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
Structural data bring researchers one step closer to understanding the detailed mechanism underlying a complicated molecular machine
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
The dynamic equilibrium between two reactive silicon compounds provides chemists with improved tools for synthesizing optically and electronically active molecules
RIKEN
16 Mar 2012
By temporarily silencing a hyperactive gene, scientists dramatically boost the efficiency of mouse cloning
Toyohashi University of Technology
15 Mar 2012
Last week more than 150 international students and regional supporters for Toyohashi Univeristy of Technology's international students gathered in Toyohashi Chamber of Commerce, to have an annual meeting and the buffet party for Toyohashi Tech's International Students.
University of the Philippines Diliman
15 Mar 2012
The Oblation, University of the Philippines' most iconic symbol, is the focus of the current photo exhibit at the Office of the Chancellor Foyer, University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD).
Universiti Sains Malaysia
15 Mar 2012
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has signed an MoU with the government of Malacca to establish the Cancer Center at the Putra Specialist Hospital, Malacca, and work together to promote and implement green technology in Malacca by Hang Tuah Jaya Corporation.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Mar 2012
The Speech Therapy Unit newly set up by the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University was officially opened on 3 March. The opening ceremony was followed by the signing of the MoUwith Tung Wah Group of Hospitals on the PolyU campus.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Mar 2012
The signing of a tripartite MoU has paved the way for The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to work together with the King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang and the Expressway Authority of Thailand on the establishment of a Research Centre on Transportation Technology and Railway Engineering.
Nature Publishing Group
15 Mar 2012
Latest news from Nature 15 March 2012
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
14 Mar 2012
Dr. Masanori Kohno, a MANA Scientist at the International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), theoretically clarified the nature of the metal-insulator transition due to electronic correlation (Mott transition).
RIKEN
14 Mar 2012
Researchers at the RIKEN Omics Science Center (OSC) have successfully developed and demonstrated a new experimental technique for producing cells with specific functions. As an alternative to induced pluripotent stem cells, the technique promises to enable faster production of functional cells for use in cancer therapy and other areas.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
14 Mar 2012
The next deadline for application for IDRC's Doctoral Research Award competition is April 1, 2012.
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
14 Mar 2012
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) will be organising the fifth UNIMAS R&D Expo 2012 from March 21- 22.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Mar 2012
The latest microfluidic chip can generate microbubbles to break open cells for biochemical analysis
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Mar 2012
Researchers have devised a simple and inexpensive approach to making soft magnetic films for microwave applications
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Mar 2012
Dye-sensitized solar cells that use carbon nanotube thin films as transparent electrodes offer significant cost savings
Waseda University
13 Mar 2012
By Yoshihiro Kanno, Composer and Professor at Waseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Intermedia Art and Science
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
13 Mar 2012
This year, about 400 guests have rendered support to the "PolyU Charity Dinner 2012". The charity dinner was not only one of the celebratory activities of PolyU's 75th anniversary, but also a major fund-raising activity of the University.
Asia Research News
13 Mar 2012
Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Fellowships at the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS). We are particularly looking for researchers focusing on the three clusters: ‘Asian Cities', ‘Asian Heritages' and ‘Global Asia'
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
12 Mar 2012
Travelling exhibition Malaysia-Australia Art Exchange and Mohd Yusof Ahmad's Solo Exhibition were launched simultaneously by the Director General, National Visual Art, Dato 'Mohd Yusof Ahmad Nu Art Gallery Tuanku Zahirah, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, on March 8 2012.
University of the Philippines Diliman
12 Mar 2012
The University of Seoul led by its president, Dr. Kun Lee, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with UP Diliman (UPD) through Chancellor Caesar A. Saloma on March 5 at the Board of Regents Room in Quezon Hall.
Waseda University
12 Mar 2012
Comment on one year anniversary by Waseda University President Kaoru Kamata
RIKEN
12 Mar 2012
Mathematical Model Describes the Collaboration of Individual Neurons