What are the features of the EOLSS body of knowledge?
The EOLSS is designed to appeal to a wide spectrum of users from the merely curious to those seeking in-depth knowledge. To satisfy these, the EOLSS contents have the following characteristics: Popular appeal by providing widely understandable perspective presentations. Educational relevance through presentations that emphasize knowledge principles, or fundamentals, and their applications. Professional utility through descriptions of knowledge practices and their applications. Research relevance through presentation of knowledge of general value to specialists who wish to undertake study in related subjects. Future and policy orientation through provision of knowledge perspectives that are useful for obtaining forecasts of trends in science, technology, and social programs.
