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  1 - The analysis of the doctrine of the intellectual property support structure of nanotechnology in the World Trade Organization
  Reza  Soudi Seyyed Qasim  Zamani Abu Mohammad  Asgerkhani
  The World Trade Organization (WTO), as a regulator, has begun to harmonize some of the principles governing intellectual property protection. Although the role of resolving disputes by the organization is also remarkable, it should be noted that part of the activities o More

  The World Trade Organization (WTO), as a regulator, has begun to harmonize some of the principles governing intellectual property protection. Although the role of resolving disputes by the organization is also remarkable, it should be noted that part of the activities of the World Trade Organization include the principles that underpin the protection of intellectual property. Since nanotechnology is one of the technologies that requires serious intellectual property protection from its inventions, it seems necessary to provide a framework for supporting this technology. On the other hand, it should be pointed out that the frameworks specified in the TRIPs are sometimes not in line with the existing situation, and it seems that some features of nanotechnology are not well considered. It is therefore proposed that the Nanotechnology Doctrine be considered in support of nanotechnology in the framework of the WTO rules, because the features in nanotechnology have made some conditions for supporting this technology different from other inventions of technology. In this paper, we try to place the World Trade Organization as a regulator in relation to intellectual property, especially nanotechnology, and, finally, consider the framework of the Nanotechnology Support Doctrine in accordance with the foundations of the World Trade Organization. Manuscript profile
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  2 - Designing a Model for Transfer of Nanotechnology and the Relevant Knowledge Using Fuzzy Delphi Method
  Saeed Shokohi
  10.7508/jstpi.2015.01.001
  Nanotechnology plays an important role in the scientific, economic, and political development of countries, so that adapting to today's dynamic world and becoming the leading power in the Middle East and a pioneer in this field is subject to the acquisition of nanotechn More

  Nanotechnology plays an important role in the scientific, economic, and political development of countries, so that adapting to today's dynamic world and becoming the leading power in the Middle East and a pioneer in this field is subject to the acquisition of nanotechnology and the related knowledge. One of the short-term, urgent and effective methods for obtaining knowledge and technology concerned with nanotechnology is technology transfer but despite its outstanding importance, little attention has been paid. On the other hand, in extraordinary circumstances imposed by the sanctions against Iran, the urgency of this issue increases, since the technical and knowledge interactions under sanctions are harder and more complex. Also, the possibility of complete transfer of knowledge and technology, especially in the field of high technologies such as nanotechnology decreases. Therefore, this study has aimed to design a customized model for Iran to facilitate making accurate and wise decisions about transfer of nanotechnology and the knowledge associated with that technology. To achieve this goal, three basic steps have been taken. First, eighteen major factors influencing the transfer of knowledge and technology of nano has been identified. Then, these factors have been weighed. Finally, they have been categorized into five clusters that are: 1. Technology source, 2. Technology receiver, 3. Technology process, 4. Technology nature, 5. Technology environment. It is notable that this classification has been based on open systems approach. Manuscript profile
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  3 - The evolution of incumbents’ role during new nanotechnology based firms’ collaboration within new product development
  Mohammad Ali Bahreini Zarj Ali Mobini Dehkordi Nima Heirati Mohammad Reza Meigounpoory
  How incumbents benefit from advanced technologies has played an important role in the management literature. Industrial companies, in spite of certain advantages in the resources, experience and market knowledge, need to use advanced technology to increase their competi More

  How incumbents benefit from advanced technologies has played an important role in the management literature. Industrial companies, in spite of certain advantages in the resources, experience and market knowledge, need to use advanced technology to increase their competitive advantages. Yet very little research has explained how incumbents collaborate with new nanotechnology based firms in order to develop new nano products. The study focuses on longitudinal six-year case studies of five collaborations between incumbents and new nanotechnology based firms. The contribution of this research is available in three parts. First, the benefit of incumbents from the nanotechnology requires a long-term extensive and interactive process, based on the synergy of technological capabilities of the new nanotechnology firms and the incumbents’ resources and capabilities. Second, the incumbents must have flexibility in their structures and collaboration’s strategies. Third, the role of the incumbents changes from a "technology taker" at the start of the collaboration to "new product development mentor" and then becomes a high-tech product / service buyer after clarifying the dimensions of technology and product innovation. This study provides a worthy illustration of these collaborations for researchers, managers and policymakers. Manuscript profile
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  4 - New perspectives in wound management and treatment
  Saeed Farzad-Mohajeri Mahdi ghamsari Farzad Hayati
  Wound healing has been a major medical challenge in recent decades and it increase motivation of researchers to develop various therapeutic approaches. Along with the latest developments in science and technology, diverse approaches have been created and improved. Alt More

  Wound healing has been a major medical challenge in recent decades and it increase motivation of researchers to develop various therapeutic approaches. Along with the latest developments in science and technology, diverse approaches have been created and improved. Although Traditional management, including wound dressings and skin grafts, is still commonly used in current practice but newer technologies found their roles in wound management, such as using stem cells in skin grafts or combining traditional treatments with anti-bacterial nanoparticles. Various upcoming technologies, such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, stem cell therapy and telemedicine have emerged in recent years and are being used to assist wound healing, or even to replace traditional methods. However, many of these methods still lack assessment by large-scale studies and extensive application. Also, studies should design to explore cost-effectiveness, conveniency and efficacy of them. In this review, authors focus on and summarize recent developments involving hi-tech therapeutic methods that lead to both rapid healing and better cosmetic results. Manuscript profile
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  5 - Different fabrication methods and ideal properties of scaffolds for tissue engineering applications.
  Mohammad Rasouli Soheila Kashanian
  Tissue engineering is a science that uses the combination of scaffolds, cells and active biomolecules to make a tissue in order to restore or maintain the function and improve the damaged tissue or even an organ in the laboratory. Artificial skin and cartilage are among More

  Tissue engineering is a science that uses the combination of scaffolds, cells and active biomolecules to make a tissue in order to restore or maintain the function and improve the damaged tissue or even an organ in the laboratory. Artificial skin and cartilage are among the engineered tissues that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical use. Accuracy in the design and fabrication of scaffolds with ideal properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical and surface properties is very important for applications in tissue engineering. Furthermore, these techniques should be able to translate the fabricated scaffolds from potential to actual applications. Several fabrication technologies have been used to design ideal 3D scaffolds with controlled nano- and micro-structures to achieve the ultimate biological response. This review highlights the applications and ideal parameters (biological, mechanical and biodegradability) of scaffolds for various biomedical and tissue engineering applications. This review discusses in detail the various design methods developed and used to design scaffolds, namely solvent casting/particle leaching, freeze drying, thermally induced phase separation (TIPS), gas foaming. (GF), powder foam, sol-gel, electrospinning, stereolithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), jet binder technique, inkjet printing, laser-assisted bioprinting, writing It reviews direct cell and metal-based additive manufacturing, focusing on their advantages, limitations, and applications in tissue engineering. Manuscript profile