7,936 research outputs found
Dialogue and Collaboration in the Creation of New Works for Clarinet
No full textThis PhD thesis explores dialogue-based, “intimate” collaboration through the creation of new works for clarinet. It borrows from Grounded Theory in order to facilitate an analysis through which emergent themes within a dialogue-based
collaboration are discovered. The aim has not been to insist on one model of collaboration, but to discover methods for improving one’s collaborative skills and to identify ways in which one benefits from a focus on dialogue in
collaboration. Furthermore, it aims to suggest that through collaboration one can make discoveries about the instrument: original contributions to clarinet technique are made within this thesis. The literature from which the research draws inspiration to further collaborative “technique” is cross-disciplinary and wide-ranging: it draws from social theory, collaborative creative writing, dance, the visual arts and of course, music. Added to this is a select discussion of collaboration throughout the repertoire of the clarinet. Finally, this consists of practice-based research. Seven new pieces for clarinet accompany the text
Charting a course by the stars: A review of progress towards a comprehensive management plan for Moreton Bay 20 years on
No full textTwenty years since a course towards a comprehensive management plan for Moreton Bay and Catchments was charted by Low Choy, what has been achieved and are we heading in the right direction? This paper chronicles the actions taken by a galaxy of diverse stakeholders to enhance the management of the catchments that collect the water that flows into Moreton Bay. The role of community movements such as Landcare and catchment management will be outlined to ascertain the ongoing contribution of these social enterprises to the management of Moreton Bay landscapes. Peak industry groups have also put an increasing focus on the health of the Bay to address catchment issues of priority to the socio-economic fabric of many industries, such as agriculture. The history of the repeated introduction and withdrawal of various strategies and programs by all levels of government will be examined to isolate the successes and shortfalls of these largely short-term commitments to long-term landscape change. The wave of social and scientific collaboration that has been generated by these programs is one of the great success stories in the recent history of natural resource management in the region. The roles played by high profile programs such as the Healthy Waterways Report Card and related planning and implementation initiatives, such as the SEQ Natural Resource Management Plan, in raising awareness and connection to the Bay will also form a central theme of this paper. Significant achievements have been made particularly in raising a broader awareness and understanding of the regional water cycle; however, the necessary social and political capital required to make a transformational change has not reached a critical mass. Progress towards the goal of each principle of the comprehensive management plan for Moreton Bay and Catchments charted by Low Choy is assessed and awarded stars; five stars indicating very significant travel in the right direction.Full Tex
A new SPS programme
No full textA new experiemntal program to study hadron production in hadron-nucleus and nucleus-nucleus collisions at the CERN SPS has been recently proposed by the NA49-future collaboration. The physics goals of the program are: (i) search for the critical point of strongly interacting matter and a study of the properties of the onset of deconfinemnt in nucleus-nucleus collisions, (ii) measurements of correlations, fluctuations and hadron spectra at high transverse momentum in proton-nucleus collisions needed as for better understanding of nucleus-nucleus results, (iii) measurements of hadron production in hadron-nucleus interactions needed for neutrino (T2K) and cosmic-ray (Pierre Auger Observatory and KASCADE) expriments. The physics of the nucleus-nucleus program is reviewed in this presentation
The pathway towards low carbon schools: criteria, targets and solutions
No full textThis book presents the research work carried out in the European project ClimACT within the Interreg SUDOE Programme. The book collects the main research activities and findings to promote a low-carbon economy in schools, where we developed a special collaboration and awareness between authorities, researchers, companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and school communities on the road to sustainable school buildings. The project brings together partners and associated entities with complementary functions from SUDOE countries (Spain, France, Portugal, United Kingdom, and Andorra) that coordinate the exchange of good practices and applications of joint solutions to common challenges that affect sustainability and the effective management of energy and the environment in schools. The project involved 39 pilot schools and had a budget of 1.3 million euros, 72% obtained as a part of the European territorial cooperation objective known as Interreg, which is financed by one of the European structural funds: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Towards inclusive collaboration in volcanology: guidelines for best-engagement protocols in international collaboration
No full textThe International Network for Volcanology Collaboration (INVOLC) is a network formalised by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI) with the specific ambition to enhance volcanology globally through improved international collaboration. IAVCEI-INVOLC was created with a focus on volcano scientists working in resource-constrained contexts, including those based in low- or middle-income countries. After a community-wide online survey and inaugural workshop during which INVOLC’s ambitions were discussed, a series of challenges, as commonly experienced by those working in resource-constrained settings, were identified. These challenges may present barriers to participation in volcano science in an international context and are related to both organisational resources (financial, human, technical) and inclusion in research collaborations. In this perspectives paper, we present a series of 15 guidelines for best-engagement protocols in international collaboration in volcanology that may be adopted during times of quiescence, volcanic unrest and/or an eruption and its aftermath. Our aspiration is that these guidelines will help build more respectful, equitable and sustainable partnerships that will ultimately advance the science of volcanology
Beyond formal R&D : taking advantage of other sources of innovation in low- and medium-technology industries.
No full textThis study deepens our knowledge of critical success factors in the innovation process of low- andmediumtechnology (LMT) industries. To accomplish this, it explores howthe innovation process in LMT firms may depend on non-formal R&D activities and the use of external sources. The empirical analysis is based on a representative panel of Spanish manufacturing firms. The results strongly support the view that non- R&D activities such as design, the use of advanced machinery and training are crucial to understanding the innovation process of any firm. The study finds, however, that the impact of these activities is especially important in LMT industries, particularly for the achievement of product innovations. The empirical evidence also reveals the importance of external sources such as the use of consultants, the hiring of personnel, collaboration agreements and external R&D, with the greatest differences between LMT and high-technology (HT) firms being observed in process innovationsLow- and medium-technology industries; Technological activities; External sources; Innovation outputs; Market characteristics;
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) interventions to improve employability and employment of young people in low- and middle-income countries : a systematic review
No full textTransfer for Transition: Increasing Productivity and Competitiveness in a Low Carbon Economy
No full textIt is now widely accepted that there is a need to reduce CO2 emissions and other greenhouse gasses in order to mitigate global climate change. Coupled with this need is the additional challenge of maintaining security and continuity of energy supply and dealing with the problem of resource depletion, in particular peak oil. In response to these needs, the UK government has signalled its intention to move towards a low-carbon economy. This transition will have implications for the productivity and competitiveness of both public and private sector organisations. As a result, there is a need for organisations to prepare for a low carbon future and exploit the opportunities that may arise. The challenge for many is that they often do not possess the internal skills and knowledge to enable them to transition to more sustainable working practices, or exploit new low carbon opportunities
Towards Sustainable Ecotourism through Stakeholder Collaborations in Tanzania
No full textResearch Article published by Journal of Tourism Research & Hospitality Volume 2 • Issue 1This paper aims to assess the stakeholders’ strategies towards
sustainable ecotourism, with specific focus on networks and
public private partnership strategies. A qualitative method through
exploratory research design was applied to gather in-depth
information about the existing networks and their roles towards
promoting sustainable ecotourism in Tanzania. Thereafter, 23
common strategies in promoting sustainable ecotourism through
collaborations were established from literature review, followed
by a survey involving tourism stakeholders (n=250) which was
conducted in the eastern and northern tourist circuits of Tanzania.
The influence of respondent’s attributes on their perception towards
sustainability of ecotourism was analyzed on each of the identified
23 collaboration strategies by specifying and estimating binary
logistic model to understand the attributes associated with the
identified strategies. The study results show that despite of the
number of the stakeholder’s networks available, the level of their
involvement in the management of ecotourism is still very low.
There is also statistical evidence supporting that, the extent of public
private partnerships in ecotourism activities is neither renowned nor
formalized. To a large extent, this leads to inadequate seriousness
and sense of ownership among stakeholders which jeopardizes
both the development and promotion of sustainable ecotourism in
the country. It is concluded therefore that, there is greater potential
of sustaining ecotourism at any destination if all stakeholders will be
represented via networks and public private partnerships within and
between sectors
Investigating the Impact of Co-located and Distributed Collaboration Using Multi-touch Tables
No full textWith the intention to study the role of new interfaces in multi-user applications, multi-touch tabletops are investigated to examine if they effectively aid their users in working together synchronously. Multi-player games are selected as a case of collaborative work. Early studies of distributed multi-touch tabletops did not cover the HCI related aspects associated with multi-player games, especially in distributed configuration. The performance, collaboration, and usability aspects of HCI are studied in this research. A simple multi-player maze game has been designed and implemented over two connected and physically separated multi-touch tabletops. The aim of this work is to investigate the effects of distribution on players performance, collaboration, and usability of multi-player games over multi-touch tabletops, compared to playing in a co-located condition. Groups of participants have been randomly selected and assigned to play the game in pairs under two conditions: co-located where two players are playing the game on the same table, and distributed where they are playing the game but on separate tables. The collected data is statistically analysed to test for differences between the two conditions, as well as the differences of the strength of the correlation between the underlying factors. The results indicate that, in general, the differences are not significant for such type of applications if a simple and efficient communication mechanism is provided for the players in the distributed condition. Players expressed almost the same level of usability engagement and enjoyment for the two conditions. This may have a strong impact on the HCI aspects when designing such type of applications on the future
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