We are at an important crossroads with an opportunity to reaffirm clearly our dedication to the value of freedom and the absolute necessity to keep our film industry free of restriction, censorship and violent intimidation," the group wrote to Sony.
The rapid growth in submissions to OA journals since Public Library of Science launched its first journal in 2003 bears testimony to the power both of the Internet and of notions of fairness in the academic community (which should include credentialed scientists in government and industry, who share a common dedication to the value of the universal dissemination of research findings).
What life as a rational being consists in for Rand is a matter of scholarly debate, but it seems to entail dedication to the cardinal values of reason, purpose (purposiveness), and self-esteem and action in accordance with the corresponding virtues of rationality, productiveness, and pride.
Thank you for your service to our country, for your continuing dedication to the high values of our Constitution and principles of justice.
It is especially important now, in the face of the brutality visited upon us, that we demonstrate to the world our dedication to those values that distinguish our country from those regimes where guilt and innocence are decided by fiat of the ruler.
In the early stages the followers typically are deeply committed with an almost fanatical dedication to the movement's values.
The mass mailing Harvard sent specified that the university sought "a person of high intellectual distinction, with proven qualities of leadership, a devotion to excellence in education and research, a capacity to guide a complex institution through a time of significant change, and a dedication to the ideals and values vital to a community of learning".
In our dedication to the causes and values we hold dear, we must be aware that obstacles will be in our path and not be overly discouraged by them.
Since networks of collaborations become crucial for biotechnology research, academic and industrial scientists act as entrepreneurs by expressing dedication to the potential commercial value of their intellectual capital.
Through continued dedication to these values, we seek to sustain a welcoming community that fosters inquiry, discovery, and innovation.
