Conservative traditions, rather than religious belief, seem to be the main barrier to modern science in Muslim countries, says David Dickson.

The number of female researchers in the Islamic world is above average, but this does not translate to the quality of their participation, says Athar Osama.

Critical debate is needed to resolve science-Islam divisions and ensure that knowledge flourishes in the Muslim world, says Athar Osama.

Entrepreneurial initiatives to provide vital jobs must adjust to the tough enterprise environment or risk underperforming, says Athar Osama.

A UN report's failure to showcase software successes among Islamic nations shows the need for greater self-promotion, argues Athar Osama.

Despite some success in science, Pakistan underachieves because it lacks structures for commercial innovation, says Athar Osama.

Muslim countries must alter their stance on the social sciences if they are to use technology to its full potential, says Athar Osama.

Efforts to build innovation systems are too government-centric and tend to ignore a key ingredient — the private sector, says Athar Osama.

The Magsaysay Awards hold an important lesson — science must get out of the lab and into people's hands, writes Crispin Maslog.

Muslim countries can show little impact of science on the ‘bottom of the pyramid'. But there are good models to follow, says Athar Osama.

Indonesia has a poor track record in funding R&D, stifling biomedical progress. Priya Shetty joins a call for funding reform.

Islamic countries need to shake up their scientific establishments to commercialise technology and promote innovation, says Athar Osama.

Muslim countries need forward-looking policies to take advantage of the opportunities offered by mobile technology, says Athar Osama.

Building a knowledge society in the Islamic World requires structural change — not fads and symbolism, argues Athar Osama.

Several Muslim countries rank among the world's most efficient innovators. They must build on this success, says Athar Osama.

Reforms in the Arab region should focus on transitioning to a green economy, argues award-winning environmental advocate Najib Saab.

The Muslim world and donors should use nongovernmental networks to nurture the dormant seeds of entrepreneurship, says Athar Osama.

R&D funds levied on business must build organisations that offer short-term benefits through a clear strategy, says Athar Osama.

Some Muslim countries' powerful financial incentives to make quick progress in research could backfire, cautions Athar Osama.