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* I. Zelenika and J. M. Pearce., “[http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2011.02.031 Diverting Indirect Subsidies from the Nuclear to Photovoltaic Industry: Energy and Economic Returns]”. Elsevier Journal of Energy Policy. 2011  
* I. Zelenika and J. M. Pearce., “[http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2011.02.031 Diverting Indirect Subsidies from the Nuclear to Photovoltaic Industry: Energy and Economic Returns]”. Elsevier Journal of Energy Policy. 2011  


'''Paper summary'''  - [[Diverting indirect subsidies from the nuclear to the photovoltaic industry: Energy and financial returns]]
'''Paper summary'''  - [[Diverting indirect subsidies from the nuclear to the photovoltaic industry: Energy and financial returns]]




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* Nasser Saleh, Joshua M. Pearce and Ivana Zelenika Zovko. "Usability of Information Access for Appropriate Technology in Sustainable Development: A Study Design". JCDL Conference 2011. (under review, submitted February 6 2011)
* Nasser Saleh, Joshua M. Pearce and Ivana Zelenika Zovko. "Usability of Information Access for Appropriate Technology in Sustainable Development: A Study Design". JCDL Conference 2011. (under review, submitted February 6 2011)
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* Zelenika-Zovko, I. and J.M. Pearce. Barriers to Appropriate Technology Growth in Sustainable Development. Journal of Development and Change.(Submitted April 2011)


== Outline - aka work in progress<br>  ==
== Outline - aka work in progress<br>  ==

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Academic Background

Currently finishing Master's of Environmental Studies (MES) at Queen's University, Kingston. I completed my undergraduate at Carleton University, Ottawa also in Environmental Studies with a minor in Political Science. My research interests are in applied sustainability, appropriate technology, barriers to sustainable development, power of Information and Communication Technologies (internet, access to knowledge etc), open source/ open access and innovation through collaboration, technology and society, as well as the theory of common good and morality. My thesis topic is on Open Source Appropriate Technology and will be done under the supervision of Dr. Joshua Pearce.

Just as we are all connected, so is everything co-related and the key to understanding world's problems is in comprehension of all of the elements that influence them. This means study of the entire social, technological, cultural and political factors that affect our lives as well as our relationship/ effects in them.

Campus Involvement and In the News

I am the Sustainability Coordinator for the Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS). If you would like to get involved with the Sustainability Committee or apply for the SAF Grant contact sustainability@sgps.ca

In the News:
Involvement with the Queen's Sustainability Advisory Committee
Our Eco Art project 2010
Facilitating Recyclemania 2011
Gazette Article - Queen’s: The First Solar Powered University?
Coalition for Solar Powered Queen's Article
Comment on Bottled Water Free Campus
Nuclear power not worth the risk in Canada - Our Nuclear Insurance Subsidy paper in Queen's media release
Solar power outshines nuclear power: Study, Toronto Star, 2011
Bottled Water Free Day March 10, 2011

Thesis Research Topic

Open Source Appropriate Technology and Sustainable Development

Questions: Can we improve development of appropriate technology (smart/ efficient/ relevant tech) using the paradigm of open access/ open source/ knowledge commons where information, technical know-how and general knowledge is shared and improved by working together as a community? What are the barriers to development, AT and open source? Is one of the solutions to establish rich interconnected networks/ website/ database/ wikis for all A.T. related needs? How can we speed it up and scale up? What role are ICTs and Internet playing and what is their impact on appropriate technology and development in general? What are some example of the benefits of open source/ open access paradigm, innovation through collaboration + crowd-sourcing? How have the internet and ICTs already been used to spur innovation faster in new and creative ways?

Barriers to sustainable development and appropriate technology are complex as there are a lot of variables involved - but as it's been said before: the complexity of the matter must not paralyze us into inaction! Identifying problems leads to finding solutions, and the more hands and eyes working on it together the faster the process of development evolves. "Given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow" - Raymond.


Poster for the School of Environmental Studies Research Day, April 28th 2011. [Barriers to OSAT for Sustainable Development]

Publications







  • Pearce, J.M., Albritton, S., Grant, G., Steed, G. and Zelenika, I. . "Enabling Innovation in Appropriate Technology for Sustainable Development". Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy. (in print 2011)


  • I. Zelenika Zovko and J. M. Pearce., "The Internet and ICTs as Tools and Catalysts for Sustainable Development: Innovation for 21st Century". Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics. (under review, submitted December 6, 2010)


  • Nasser Saleh, Joshua M. Pearce and Ivana Zelenika Zovko. "Usability of Information Access for Appropriate Technology in Sustainable Development: A Study Design". JCDL Conference 2011. (under review, submitted February 6 2011)


  • Zelenika-Zovko, I. and J.M. Pearce. Barriers to Appropriate Technology Growth in Sustainable Development. Journal of Development and Change.(Submitted April 2011)

Outline - aka work in progress

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Chapters in the work


Importance of the Appropriate Technology for a sustainable development
Schumacher: Small is Beautiful: Intermediate non-violent technologies a must
Less strain on environmental resources - global population expanding, resources finite, climate destabilization etc.
Creative, engaging and meaningful work for people
Using technologies, resources and tools wisely
Necessary in Developing countries as well as everywhere: we are all in the same boat
Sustainable development/ development studies: feedback and engaging people from all levels important

Open Source, Open Access and Knowledge Commons - the future of innovation
Two heads are smarter than one: feedback and exchange of knowledge expands richness and wisdom
Faster innovation and development is objective; working together and sharing, collaborating will speed up innovation
Academia, Science Commons, Seti@home, YouTube, Wikipedia, user feedback (news, media etc) - open source gaining steam
Continuity: building on knowledge faster - facilitates development – exchange of ideas/ sharing, feedback
Design: purpose, sustainability and simplicity main objective
Variety: having a choice/ right to choose, alternatives, richness, experience, independence and empowerment
Open Libraries, Open Government, Open Everything - providing information for all people of the World
The Power of numbers + Sharing, Innovating, Collaborating - changing the world one click at a time.
Jeremy Rifkin: empathic civilization - internet bringing us together, connecting more with each other, understanding, and optimism (Yes We Can!) - knowledge/ news/ facts/ possibilities under our fingertips

Methodology
a) Literature Review barriers to OSAT
b) Interviews identified barriers to OSAT: discussions and results

Barriers Explored
How are they similar, analysis and interpretation etc

Breaking down the Barriers to Open Source Appropriate Technology Collaboration with Information and Communication Technology

Success of Open Source Software: Can a similar paradigm be adopted for OSAT facilitation?
OS – success of open source software – how and why: robust, relevant, affordable technology build by people for the people
Again: if the idea is faster and better innovation then non-proprietary solutions a way to go
Internet the great catalyst of OSAT: speed, ease, inter-connectedness: making it happen - the time is now!
OS / OA examples are all around us: people just need to recognize its use, purpose and join the cause
Online OSAT Database needed: the go to place to find OSAT solutions (i.e. Appropedia, ATC, etc)
What is needed? What are the barriers? Formation and organization? More participation?

Further research - discussion

Taking it to the next level and how? Academic/ Service Learning + Gov't + Civic Engagement
Results of the interviews: What are people saying- what is needed?
Service Learning aspect - students and professors laying out the groundwork through on hand projects
More internet + Wikis + Collaborative work use in classrooms, NGOSs, Gov'ts + Companies - share the knowledge + build upon it
General public / volunteers lending a hand - feeling involved, community building etc
Government agencies providing funding, means and tools while public does the work - Everyone wins!


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Key Points by Eric Raymond in The Cathedral and the Bazaar

  • Feedback -  very important; users are co-developers (works for open source software and same for O.S.A.T.)
  • Clearly established idea / project - can be several but clearly defined
  • Leadership + Effective Coordination + Cooperation
  • #1 ingredient - a tool as good as Internet!


Key Barriers discussed in the NCIIA 2010 paper:

- Internet Access, Language and Culture, Funding, Collaboration Infrastructure, Business Model Types (altruistic, service based, franchise, pure open source) 


Other Barriers:

A.T. critical mass lacking - spreading the word on the concept, use and benefits (lead by example)

Formal Support by Mainstream Institutions - financing and incentives (not necessary but would certainly help)

A.T. only has application in developing countries - In addition if only used in developing world further adds to alienation and industrial neocolonialism

Technology Transfer of OSAT to current financial models, policies and infrastructure

Facilitation of hardware application - OSAT involves hardware planning and building (very different from software development)

Problem #1 - Capitalism (bigger is better even if it's un-necessary)

Technological Momentum Critical

Open Source Appropriate Technology Literature Review

Anyone interested in the work and looking for the bibliography related to open source and appropriate technology can consult our OSAT Lit review list:

Open Source Appropriate Technology Literature Review

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