International Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation (IJNMC) - Current IssueInternational Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation (IJNMC)https://www.igi-global.com/journal/international-journal-nanotechnology-molecular-computation/1117IGI GlobalenInternational Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation (IJNMC)1941-63181941-6326© 2011 IGI Globalecontent@igi-global.comInternational Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation (IJNMC)https://coverimages.igi-global.com/cover-images/covers/ijnmc.pnghttps://www.igi-global.com/journal/international-journal-nanotechnology-molecular-computation/1117Nanotechnology and Microelectronicshttps://www.igi-global.com/article/nanotechnology-and-microelectronics/104144For many centuries, the gross world product was flat. But as technology penetrated many economies, over time, the world economy has expanded. Technology will continue to shape the future of commerce, industry and culture with likes of nanotechnology and microelectronics directly or indirectly playing major roles in redesigning the global economic structures. These technologies will drive other industries and will be central to a new international economy where technology capability will determine national competitiveness. Technology-intensive firms will emerge and new innovations will evolve a new dawn in wealth creation. Nations that create or adopt and then diffuse these technologies will profit. Those that fail to use technology as a means to compete internationally will find it difficult to progress economically. This article provides insights on global technology diffusion, the drivers and impacts with specific focus on nanotechnology and microelectronics. It also discusses the science of these technologies along with the trends, realities and possibilities, and the barriers which must be overcome for higher global penetration rates.10.4018/ijnmc.2011100101International Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation (IJNMC), Volume: 3, Issue: 4 (2011) Pages: 1-23Ekekwe, NdubuisiBioinformaticsMedicine & HealthcareNanotechnology2011-10-01T04:00:00Z341232011-10-01T04:00:00ZAlgorithmic Models of Biochemical Dynamicshttps://www.igi-global.com/article/algorithmic-models-of-biochemical-dynamics/104145The paper presents the main ideas about MP grammars, a discrete formalism for describing and deducing dynamical systems, that combines ideas from formal language theory (P systems), recurrent equations, linear algebra and statistical regression. In this framework, some synthetic oscillators are presented which illustrate, in a simple manner, the expressive power of MP grammars in the analysis of interesting phenomena that are crucial in biochemical and biological contexts.10.4018/ijnmc.2011100102International Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation (IJNMC), Volume: 3, Issue: 4 (2011) Pages: 24-37Manca, VincenzoBioinformaticsMedicine & HealthcareNanotechnology2011-10-01T04:00:00Z3424372011-10-01T04:00:00ZEmerging Exposure Risks and Ethics of the Nanotechnology Workplacehttps://www.igi-global.com/article/emerging-exposure-risks-and-ethics-of-the-nanotechnology-workplace/104146As the applications of nanotechnology continue to span various industries, the number of workers who may be in regular contact with nanomaterials correspondingly expand. The excitement associated with the promise of opportunities to create revolutionary advances in product development using nanotechnology must be moderated with the fact that there is a paucity of empirical data about the potential health effects of exposure to nanoparticles. This lack of exposure data hinders the development of nanotechnology health and safety guidelines (Murashov, 2009). Nanotechnology is science at the size of individual atoms and molecules. At that size scale, materials have different chemical and physical properties than those of the same materials in bulk. With the current state of knowledge in this field, there are unanswered questions about the impacts of nanomaterials and nanoproducts on human health and the environment. This paper reviews the state-of the-science, exposure assessment and mitigation, and potential macro ethical issues that must be considered to mitigate risk implications this emerging technology, nanotechnology.10.4018/ijnmc.2011100103International Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation (IJNMC), Volume: 3, Issue: 4 (2011) Pages: 38-46Udoka, Silvanus J.Archibong, Chi AnyansiBioinformaticsMedicine & HealthcareNanotechnology2011-10-01T04:00:00Z3438462011-10-01T04:00:00ZTrends in Nanotechnology Knowledge Creation and Disseminationhttps://www.igi-global.com/article/trends-in-nanotechnology-knowledge-creation-and-dissemination/104147This article explores trends in nanotechnology knowledge creation across scientific disciplines and technology domains, and helps to understand the dissemination of nanotechnology knowledge. In relation to intense global competition in nanotechnology, this study exhibits a forward-looking approach in characterizing nanotechnology research and development trajectories. This research adopts hybrid research methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings imply that nanotechnology knowledge creation and dissemination trends have appeared to bridge divergent disciplines, emphasizing the importance of collaborative research networks among scientists to co-create, share and disseminate nano-knowledge across groups, institutions and borders.10.4018/ijnmc.2011100104International Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation (IJNMC), Volume: 3, Issue: 4 (2011) Pages: 47-64Islam, NazrulBioinformaticsMedicine & HealthcareNanotechnology2011-10-01T04:00:00Z3447642011-10-01T04:00:00ZTowards the Sixth Kondratieff Cycle of Nano Revolutionhttps://www.igi-global.com/article/towards-the-sixth-kondratieff-cycle-of-nano-revolution/104148Nanotechnology is currently seen as a paradigm shift towards scientific revolution or ‘nano revolution. This article discusses the nano revolution within the global context. It is interesting to see that the governments around the world have formulated policies to manage the research and development (R&D) efforts and exploit the potential of nanotechnology to increase industry's ability in the global economy. The article analyses the successive waves of technological change based on Kuhn's model of scientific change and Schumpeter's model of Kondratieff cycles. As nanotechnology would have significant impacts on virtually every commercial sector, many countries commit to foster nanotechnology developments. This article will focus on nanotechnology framework policy recommendations. The policies and research activities of the most preeminent nations discussed in this article represent global research trend towards nano revolution in the next decades.10.4018/ijnmc.2011100105International Journal of Nanotechnology and Molecular Computation (IJNMC), Volume: 3, Issue: 4 (2011) Pages: 65-77Wonglimpiyarat, JaruneeBioinformaticsMedicine & HealthcareNanotechnology2011-10-01T04:00:00Z3465772011-10-01T04:00:00Z