STS 1 Flashcards
is all about the process of unifying people within a state so that that the state remains politically stable and economically viable. The term nation-building is often used simultaneously with state, building, democratization, modernization, political development, post, conflict reconstruction, and peacebuilding.
NATIONAL BUILDING
has been defined as the process whereby simple, low-income national economies are transformed into modern industrial economies. Economic
development is sometimes used as a synonym for economic growth (Myint and
Krueger, 2016).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
is about uplifting the well-being of every individual in the society so
they can reach their full potential. The success of society is related to the well-being of
its citizen (Government of New Brunswick, 2009). S&T have been the solutions to
human needs and have provided the engine to propel social improvement.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
has been defined as an increase in national political unity,
political participation, and political stability. Neureiter (2003) pointed out that the
integration of S&T in politics revolves in the provision of science-based policies and
regulations. Science-based policies have been seen to have viable and sustainable
impacts to society.
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT
refers to the processes that improve the capacity of a social
institutions (e.g. health, education, religion) to achieve its goals and objectives. Over
the years, the delivery of services by social institutions have greatly improved through
S&T.
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The use of new technologies such as solar panel, wind turbines and generators have
improved the way human harnesses renewable energy.
ENERGY SECTOR
With the used of technologically produced farm machineries such as tractors and
harvesters, farmers can efficiently produce more with less manpower, aiming increased
yield while using lesser inputs.
AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Technological innovations offer an opportunity to improve fisheries management
practices.
FISHERIES SECTOR
Science and Technology has greatly improved the sector of communication. Modern
communication has made instant using emails, social medias, phones and videocalls.
COMMUNICATION SECTOR
With the use of modern technologies, people can now get to more destinations more
efficiently and quickly.
TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
Information technology, artificial intelligence and sensors have the potential to vividly
improve all aspects of future military capabilities. M
MILITARY SECTOR
Technological advancement has greatly changed the sector of education. Digital
simulations and models can help teachers in explaining difficult concepts and can
also help students who are visual or tactile learners to better understand a specific
concept (Khan, 2019).
EDUCATION SECTOR
The advances in digital healthcare technologies, such as artificial intelligence, VR/AR,
3D-printing, robotics and nanotechnology help transform unsustainable healthcare
systems into sustainable ones, equalize the relationship between medical professionals and patients, provide cheaper, faster and more effective solutions for
diseases.
MEDICAL SECTOR
