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I. B.Joralemon, Copper. The Encompassing Sto of Mankind s First Metal, H.owe]l-Notth Books, Berkeley, Calif., 1973. R. F. Mikesell, The World Copper Industry Structure and Economic Mnaljsis,]o m.s Hopkins Press, Baltimore, Md., 1979. 

Howarth, R. B. Schipper, L. Duerr, P. A. and Strom, S. (1991). Manufacturing Energy Use in Eight OECD Countries, Decomposing the Impacts of Changes in Output, Industry Structure, and Energy Intensity. Energy Economics 13 135-142. 

Protein crystallography often requires special constructs or mutants to facilitate crystallization it also requires large quantities of highly purified protein. Thus to move forward in a timely fashion, it is important that an industrial structural biology group employ molecular biologists and individuals with expertise in protein purification. 

ISC, Guideline for Waste Treatment/Recycling by Businesses, Waste Recycling Subcommittee, Industrial Structure Council, July 2001, available at http //www.meti.go.jp/policy/recycle/main/english/ pamphlets/pdf/ceBusie e.pdf, 2007. 

Arrow, K.J. (1996), Technical information and industrial structure , Industrial and Corporate Change 5, pp. 645-52. 

Scherer, F.M. (1996), Industry, Structure, Strategy, and Public Policy, New York HarperCollins College Publishers. 

The composition of industrial wastes varies depending on the industrial structure of a country or region. It consists of general rubbish, packaging, food wastes, acids, alkalis, oils, solvents, resins, paints, mine spoils and sludges. A proportion of the industrial waste is classified as hazardous waste because it contains materials that are presently or potentially hazardous to humans and other living organisms. 

International Conference on Harmonization. Guideline for Industry—Structure and Content of Clinical Study Reports, ICH E3, 1995. http //www.ich.org/LOB/media/ MEDIA479.pdf [accessed October 10, 2007]. 

There has been a tremendous interest in polymers since World War 11. In the US, consumption was 18 million metric tons in 1974, 25.7 million metric tons in 1984, and 41.3 million metric tons in 1994 [1]. Polymer production has increased from essentially zero at the end the World War II to about 101 million metric tons worldwide in 1993 [2] and 241 million metric tons in 2006 [3]. The reason for this increase is quite simple. Synthetic polymers are numerous in structure and are very diverse in their structure-property relationships. Polymers are used extensively in electrical applications, including insulators, capacitors, and conductors. They are also used in many optical applications, the biochemical industry, structural applications, packaging, and they are used extensively as thermal insulation [4]. 

Adhesives and sealers can be an important part of a total corrosion protection system. Structural bonding procedures and adhesives for aluminum, polymer composites, and titanium are well established in the aerospace industry. Structural bonding of steel is gaining increasing prominence in the appliance and automotive industries. The durability of adhesive bonds has been discussed by a number of authors (see, e.g., 85). The effects of aggressive environments on adhesive bonds are of particular concern. Minford ( ) has presented a comparative evaluation of aluminum joints in salt water exposure Smith ( ) has discussed steel-epoxy bond endurance under hydrothermal stress Drain et al. (8 ) and Dodiuk et al. (8 ) have presented results on the effects of water on performance of various adhesive/substrate combinations. In this volume, the durability of adhesive bonds in the presence of water and in corrosive environments is discussed by Matienzo et al., Gosselin, and Holubka et al. The effects of aggressive environments on adhesively bonded steel structures have a number of features in common with their effects on coated steel, but the mechanical requirements placed on adhesive bonds add an additional level of complication. 

Particularly in industries structured in small enterprises with limited nsers know-how and a wide range of chemicals apphcations, the field service of preparations manufactnrers or the trade have a central role in conveying product information and in advising on apphcations. In particular the chemicals business and the formulators could also expand their bnsiness areas to include information and consultation services (with the associated cnstomer retention). 

Following this chapter s overview of pharmaceutical innovation, our book highlights four important issues in pharmaceutical innovations (1) the industry structure of pharmaceutical innovation, (2) incentives for... 

Industry structure refers to the interface between the public sector and industry, in this case pharmaceuticals, as well as the extent of competitiveness between firms in the industry and the presence or absence of preconditions for competition to occur. 

UNODC and World Bank, Afghanistan s drug industry Structure, functioning, dynamics, and implications for counter-narcotics policy. Kabul UNODC and World Bank, 2006, p. 30. 

The major current successes of the industry - blockbuster drugs for hypertension, cholesterol, depression, ulcers, and so on - are the results of research done decades ago, under the "old" binary Industry structure (Cockburn 2004). Thus, today s new drugs are the product of yesterday s R D spending and today s R D spending will contribute to output far in the future. 

Since I -) [. the overall demand for isocyanates lias increased ul a compounded rate ul 12%. Although this level will nut likely he sustained in the future due to the maturation of key application markets, it is pruhablc hat additional growth will occur through the year 20011. This trend will likely include a shift in emphasis from TDI to MDI and polymeric MDI-hased materials. New growth opportunities in the construction industry, structural applications, and growth in the automotive industry exist. Third-world markets are also anticipated to provide growth opportunities. 

The recent establishment of Gassco is thus in the view of the authors a promising industry structure that seems to recognize that the creation of one independent system operator is a practical and feasible way of organizing transportation services. 

Industry structure National, fragmented National, multidivision companies Appearance of multinationals Move to conglomerates Consolidated multibusiness chemical con- ... 

The current industry structure is that of an oligopoly. The five leading players -Air Liquide, BOC, Praxair, Air Products, and Linde - have a combined market share of 81 percent. All five players have significant activities in more than one region, with Air Liquide and BOC closest to be being truly global2 (Fig. 11.1). 

Industry strategy How do industry structure (supply and demand) and competitive dynamics affect overall price levels What actions... 

After years of internal discussions and smaller investments, the board of a chemical company decided to take a major step in industrial biotech, which out of a number of fields had emerged as the one with the highest innovation potential and a good fit with the company s broader capabilities and position in the value chain. There were many potential entry points and business opportunities, but none had a clear rationale. The company approached the challenge from two sides (Fig. 28.3). It determined its distinctive skills and assets by benchmarking. At the same time, it assessed the relevant opportunities and threats - competitors recent or announced moves, and also the potential for competitors if the company chose not to enter a specific area. It was key to think long-term and broad, and to consider the industry structure ten years out. 

Environmental Protection Issues of 1996 required closure of 15 types of small-scale enterprises. The 2005 Guiding Catalog of Industrial Structure Adjustment issued by the State Development and Reform Commission classified more than 1,000 specific industries into categories of support, limitation, and phaseout. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) were classified into the limitation or phase-out categories. 

Indicators of Impending Change in Industry Structure Drucker lists four scenarios where this might happen ... 

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