Including a Symposium on Mary Morgan: Curiosity, Imagination, and Surprise

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UNESCO Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers and the United States: An Analysis of Key Themes

“…This viewpoint was expressed succinctly by the philosopher of science Karl Popper in his classic book The Logic of Scientific Discovery, who stated that "non-reproducible single occurrences are of no significance" (Popper, 1959). A more nuanced view was presented more recently by Sabina Leonelli (2018), who argues that "the uncritical pursuit of reproducibility can in some cases be misleading and potentially damaging to scientific advancement." She notes, for example, that there are natural phenomena that are of significant scientific interest precisely because they are rare.…”

“…She notes, for example, that there are natural phenomena that are of significant scientific interest precisely because they are rare. Furthermore, different fields (such as the humanities and social sciences) can have varying notions of reproducibility, and reproducibility requirements can be one of many ways to produce reliable research (Leonelli, 2018).…”

Evaluation of Implementation of Quality Methodologies in the Engineering Institute of UABC in Mexicali

“…In addition, costs were reduced with less rework time, errors and delays. By improving productivity, was offered a best service with high quality and lowest price, multiplying research activities to support the population and industries (Leonelli S., 2018).…”