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Muslim scientists played a vital role in the emergence of modern science, yet today science in Islamic societies is in a poor state. How can they improve the performance of Islamic science and encourage innovation?
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Opinions and Analysis
Investigate Iran plagiarism allegations
A Nature editorial calls on the global academic community to support investigations into allegations of scientific plagiarism in Iran.
Debating Pakistan's higher education overhaul
Three Nature articles display mixed feelings about the success of Pakistan's higher education reforms.
15 October 2009
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Source: Nature
Pakistani research culture still out of reach
3 September 2009
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Source: Nature
News and Features
Pakistan's young scientists recognised in new academy
Pakistan's young scientists — aged 40 years and under — have set up an academy to boost their influence on the country's development.
11 February 2010
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Arab world 'long way' from knowledge society
More funding and freedoms are needed if the Arab world is to reach its goal of becoming a knowledge-based society, a report finds.
18 November 2009
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Iran urged to stamp out plagiarism
26 October 2009
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Thinking big — and expensive — in the Saudi desert
23 October 2009
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Source: Science
