a) What is indigenous knowledge system? Indigenous knowledge refers to knowledge systems embedded in the cultural traditions of regional‚ indigenous‚ or local communities. Indigenous knowledge system includes types of knowledge about traditional technologies of subsistence (e.g. tools‚ and techniques for hunting or agriculture)‚ midwifery‚ ethno botany‚ and ecological knowledge‚ celestial navigation‚ ethno astrology. Difference between indigenous knowledge system and western knowledge
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In this essay the paradoxes and difficulties associated with the ongoing debate between ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ and scientific knowledge will be thoroughly discussed. An attempt will be made to take a stand and decide whether ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ and ‘Scientific Knowledge’ should have distinct boundaries or whether they are able to co-exist successfully. In order to do this‚ reference will mainly be drawn from readings by L. Green (2012)‚ M. Leach and J. Fairhead (2002). I will draw on evidence
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INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE EROSION Jyoti Kumari Jyoti Kumari is a freelance researcher and doctoral candidate researching ‘Environmental History of Colonial Punjab’ at the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation in New Delhi. The author can be contacted at jyotikm202@rediffmail.com he indigenous communities in India are the original inhabitants of the natural region and they have been maintaining a historical continuity with pre-industrial societies by following traditional patterns of life. Scattered all over the
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“Science: a body of knowledge based on facts led by systematic experimentation‚ and analysis‚ and the formulation of general principles” (Geddes and Grosset‚ 2007) vs. “Indigenous knowledge: is an area of study that focuses on the ways of knowing‚ seeing‚ and thinking that are passed down orally from generation to generation” (Geddes and Grosset‚ 2007). Science and indigenous knowledge for me are two nouns that seem to mean the same thing but putting the two definitions next to each other‚ it’s remarkable
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Theory of Knowledge Name ____________________________ Research Paper – Indigenous Knowledge Systems Please research an indigenous people of your choice. Limit your research to 2-3 knowledge areas of the culture (for example‚ relationship with land‚ education‚ ceremony). Consider the following definition: “Indigenous Knowledge is the information base for a society‚ which facilitates communication and decision-making. Indigenous information systems are dynamic‚ and are continually influenced
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Biodiversity is disappearing at an unprecedented rate. Worse‚ the trend appears to be accelerating‚ in spite of international commitments to reduce‚ or even halt‚ the rate of loss by 2010. Good systems of science governance capable of using biodiversity sustainably and equitably will be essential if we are to reverse the trend. UNESCO helps governments and policy-makers make informed decisions about biodiversity conservation within international efforts like the Convention on Biological Diversity
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Philosophy has a great impact on the knowledge development on nurses and the nursing field. As McCurry‚ Revell-Hunter‚ and Roy (2009) stated‚ “Knowledge is built upon theories‚ together with their philosophical bases and disciplinary goals‚ are the guiding framework for practice” (p. 42). As nurses we strive to do what is best‚ not only with physical care‚ but morally as well because we are advocates for our patients. The good that we have vowed to do for our patients is our philosophical base
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Knowledge Development in Nursing Week 2 Discussion Board 2.1 A philosophy of nursing should be all encompassing‚ with its foundation based upon core values and beliefs‚ while building upon experience. Medicine is often comprised of controversial ethical dilemmas where we must be advocates. In a study that examined the relationship between nurses and physicians it was determined that “Differences in values‚ communication‚ trust‚ and responsibilities can precipitate conflict between nurses and
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PART 1 Knowledge management system is generally a technical / computerized technological system where both a discipline & a managerial policy initiative that encapsulates the strategy‚ systems & processes that enable & simple creation‚ capture‚ sharing‚ distribution & utilization of an organization’s knowledge Information systems are designed to facilitate the sharing & integration of knowledge Knowledge Creation Knowledge Creation Knowledge Codification Knowledge Codification
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INTRODUCTION Knowledge Management System (KM System) refers to a (generally IT based) system for managing knowledge in organizations‚ supporting creation‚ capture‚ storage and dissemination of information. It can comprise a part (neither necessary or sufficient) of a Knowledge Management initiative. Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) are technologies that support Knowledge Management (KM) in organizations‚ specifically - knowledge generation‚ codification‚ and transfer (Ruggles‚ 1997). The use
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