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This paper explores the practices and experiences we have learned from developing an Open Science Infrastructure in the Asia Pacific. The paper purposes a unique three-pillar model; Advanced Technology to improve internet connectivity, a Knowledge Base on internet engineering, and Community Building across universities.

The introduction and wide use of devices, especially mobile ones, has changed the way learners read and do research for a variety of reasons, and this trend has attracted a number of studies conducted regarding reading on screen and on paper in addition to those dealing with the students’ behavior in using online resources to print ones. This paper aims at identifying the major findings and trends in reading research by describing the current state of knowledge and practice in the studies comparing reading on screen and on paper and to provide guidance for practitioners by analyzing and summarizing the existing research. The current review adopted a systematic review as the research methodology as well as the article selection and screening process. The articles published between 2009 and 2017 were reviewed, and 37 articles were included in the analysis. The review revealed that the research on onscreen and paper-based reading focused on comparing the learners’ performances in reading activities in both contexts and sharing preliminary findings and students’ views. However, the findings are inconclusive as mixed findings were produced as to the effects of reading on screen and on paper. Moreover, the review also indicates that practitioners are also interested in examining the factors and affordances in reading on screen. As a result, there is still further research needed to establish the factors affecting reading and comprehension while reading on screen and on paper.

Since its creation in 2011, the Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée Infection (IHU MI) has devoted a major part of its funding to support higher education programs. In 2017, on a recurrent budget of 5.8 million Euros per year, 2.9 (50%) were spent on infrastructure, mostly for maintenance and equipment of our new building. Among the remaining 2.9 million Euros, 2.3 (80%) have been dedicated to support higher education programs. Keywords: Education, Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée Infection, funding

This paper is a handout for a Workshop on Thesis Writing Improvement. It was conducted to assist student in enhancing their thesis. Every higher education institution has their thesis writing guidance, but there are universal principles on academic writing. Therefore, the workshop was conducted to stimulate student in improving their thesis. The thesis is not only for a part of requirement for graduation, but also at large, it is a contribution for knowledge development. In addition, six components are among the main unsure in every thesis. Moreover, there are some academic criteria to double-check before submitting the thesis through department office on their university. Finally, to improve the quality of thesis, student should carefully check through items on all pages.