The edi conceptual model is being developed to define common structures, services, and processes that syntax-specific standards like X12 and EDIFACT could adopt. Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is of interest to edi because of its potential to help enable global interoperability across Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) functional groups. A…

Describes the emergence of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) as it relates to the U.S. Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile (GOSIP); defines GOSIP; and speculates about its future. Challenges facing GOSIP that are related to test policies and procedures, strategic and tactical planning, additional functionality, and international…

Concerns about institutional autonomy, maintenance of institutional diversity, the internationalization of scientific research, and educational quality resulting from unification of the European Community are discussed from historical, political, market, and academic perspectives. (MSE)

Concern about the impact of the completion of the European Single Market in 1992 on patterns of cooperation between member and non-member countries is expressed, and it is cautioned that member institutions must not ignore opportunities for cooperation inside or outside the European Community, particularly with developing nations. (MSE)

A summary of issues in higher education emerging from the unification of the European Community makes recommendations relating to information and analysis needs, students, curricula, research, faculty, and links outside the Community. (MSE)

Describes the historical development and programs of engineering education at the University of Rwanda in cooperation with a Belgium university. Provides lists of courses for electromechanical and civil engineering programs. (YP)

Describes the organization of metrology, standardizations, and testing in the Federal Republic of Germany. Technical assistance programs for developing countries are also considered. (YP)

A discussion of higher education in eastern Europe begins with a description of the major European programs promoting international mobility for students and scholars and then examines reform efforts in the former Soviet Union, Poland, and former East Germany. Critical factors in the success of reforms are outlined. (MSE)

Describes the development and production of an interactive multimedia resource on twentieth-century artist, Constatin Brancusi, by an international consortium of art museums, art historians, and technical partners. Topics discussed include technical issues, such as hardware and software; design considerations; international cooperation; and…

Describes how the protocol to extend the Japanese-U.S. Science and Technology Agreement for five more years will alter the shape of Japan-U.S. relations. (MDH)

The European Union will expand its experimental program to facilitate transfer of academic credit among institutions in different countries. Demand for student exchange opportunities in Europe is forcing higher education systems to address issues of international cooperation, even some standardization. (MSE)

Discusses developments in publishing in Sub-Saharan Africa and suggests implications for American libraries. Highlights include economic constraints; state-sponsored publishing; African authors; publishing in Nigeria and South Africa; publishing for children; religious publishing houses; multinational firms; cooperative efforts that offer…

The role of the French language in the European Community, whose membership increasingly includes countries where French is not prominent, is examined. The distinction between official language and the lingua franca of work is noted, and strategies for ensuring the future of French in a multilingual global community are considered. (MSE)

Presents viewpoints of four library professionals on the role of American libraries in the development of third world libraries. Topics discussed include the role of libraries in democracies; financial and human resource needs; the role of library associations; and staff exchange programs, including the American Library Association's Library…

Describes distance education programs in Finland. Topics discussed include adult education and the development of vocational education; correspondence courses; the use of communications technology; distance education at universities; cooperative organization; the use of media; research activity; and international cooperation. (LRW)