Journal of Applied Sciences and Arts (JASA) (ISSN: 2377-8695)

Description

The Journal of Applied Sciences and Arts (JASA) is a peer-reviewed journal for publishing use-driven research and creative outcomes. We make the distinction between basic research and applied research by following the use-driven research paradigm advanced by Donald Stokes in Pasteur's Quadrant: Basic Science and Technological Innovation: a model of research done carefully, i.e., good science, but motivated by specific practical needs, hence referred to as need-driven or use-driven. Stokes points out that this interplay of science and technology is not unique, and the history of science and technology abounds with similar stories. JASA provides a unique opportunity to feature experiences in sciences and arts as applied to important technological needs in solving complex practical societal problems in many areas of human endeavor.
This inaugural issue supports a liberal arts-based professional education through experiential learning to empower graduates to be productive citizens and leaders. It includes three important works.
Chad Schwartz focuses on practical pedagogy issues related to architectural technology courses debating the merits of design/build. “The reflection on the past three years has illuminated significant successes, but it has also revealed critical flaws that require further refinement,” concludes the author.