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Encyclopedia of Life Support System (EOLSS)

Encyclopedia of Life Support System (EOLSS). Presented by: Anahita Okazi NSTIC/ISD. Definition.

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Encyclopedia of Life Support System (EOLSS)

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  1. Encyclopedia of Life Support System (EOLSS) Presented by: Anahita Okazi NSTIC/ISD

  2. Definition • Similar to a facility at an ICU unit, the earth’s life support system is defined as an all-inclusive environmental and related social system to maintain and improve societal harmony, safety, nutrition, medical care, economic standards and new technology development, an integrated system that supports all sorts of life. • It is based on the above concept and definition that the EOLSS has been developed.

  3. Encyclopedia of Life Support System (EOLSS) This encyclopedia • is an integrated compendium of twenty encyclopedias • was developed under the auspices of the UNESCO • is a virtual library • presently includes 534 e-books • formed from the contribution of 8000 authors from more than 100 countries • is peer reviewed • is edited by 395 subject experts • is monthly updated

  4. The Integrated Encyclopedias • Earth and Atmospheric Sciences • Mathematical Sciences • Biological, Physiological and Health Sciences • Biotechnology • Tropical Biology and Conservation Management • Land Use, Land Cover and Soil Sciences • Social Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources • Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources • Control Systems, Robotics and Automation • Chemical Sciences Engineering and Technology Resources (Cont’d)

  5. The Integrated Encyclopedias • Water Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources • Energy Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources • Environmental and Ecological Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources • Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources • Human Resources Policy, Development and Management • Natural Resources Policy and Management • Development and Economic Sciences • Institutional and Infrastructural Resources • Technology, Information and System Management Resources • Area Studies ( Africa, Brazil, Canada and USA, China, Europe, Japan, Russia)

  6. Audiences There are five major target audiences: • graduate and undergraduate students • educators • researchers • informed specialists • decision makers and policy analysts

  7. Levels of Hierarchy • Theme level Core subjects are introduced. • Topic level Branches of core subjects or sub-fields of knowledge are introduced. • Article level Different aspects of the sub-fields are covered in depth.

  8. Chapter Structure • Title • Author • Author affiliation • Keywords • Contents • Sections • Glossary • Bibliography • Author biographical sketch (es) • Tables (if present) • Figures (if present) • Appendices (if present)

  9. Search Options • All of the words • Exact phrase • One or more of these words • Browse the table of contents

  10. Free Trial • Editors/Authors only • Institutions

  11. Encyclopedia of Life Support System (EOLSS) http://greenplanet.eolss.net/EolssLogn/InsLogin.aspx

  12. Thank You

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