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Geographies of transition—From topical concerns to theoretical engagement: A commentary on the transitions research agenda
Get PDFThis viewpoint takes stock with the ‘geography of sustainability transitions’ (GOST) as it is presented in the transitions research agenda. GOST has been a relatively recent addition to transition theorizing, addressing the need for greater sensitivity and attention to the scales, spatialities, and context-specific factors that shape transitions. In our view, the agenda represents a rather narrow perspective on GOST, which is geared to two empirical themes, namely urban transitions and transitions in developing countries. While these are relevant and topical issues, the section lacks sufficient acknowledgement of the increasing engagement of geographers with transitions studies and the theoretical approaches they have brought to bear on the field. This short commentary thus aims at complementing the agenda paper by outlining a theoretical research agenda that is emerging in this field, framed around the conceptualization of scales, places and spaces in which transitions unfold
Improving transitions to adulthood [Podcast] EP39
No full textFor young people with a learning disability or other additional support needs, transitioning from the education system to adulthood is a crucial stage of life. But the support they receive often falls short of enabling them to meet their aspirations. In this podcast, we ask Scott Richardson-Read, of ARC Scotland, and 5 young people who have recently gone through the transitions process, how the system could be improved in Scotland. Timestamps: (00:50) What is ARC Scotland and what are “transitions to adulthood”? (04:04) Why is transition planning so important? (05:36) What does good transition planning look like? (10:52) Kieran, Laura, Claire, Rameez and Ryan talk about their experiences of transitioning to adulthood. (20:25) Kieran and Laura tell us about their work with ARC Scotland. (22:00) If you could put forward one change to improve transitions, what would it be
Transitions
No full textLe carnet de recherche « Transitions » est la vitrine des activités du Laboratoire Junior adossé à l’UMR de sciences de l'éducation EFTS (Éducation, formation, travail, savoirs) de l’université Toulouse Jean Jaurès. L'objectif de ce carnet est de développer un espace collaboratif de recherches dédié au partage de connaissances et de méthodologies en sciences humaines et sociales. En effet, l’évolution et la complexification des processus d’éducation, de formation et d’organisation du travail ..
For Families or Caregivers: Self-Care is Putting on YOUR Oxygen Mask First [English and Spanish versions]
Get PDFThis tip sheet was written by the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research's Family Advisory Board (FAB). The tip sheet is written for the parents and care-givers of young adults with serious mental health conditions. It provides explains why self-care is important and offers self-care tips and resources. A Spanish translation of this publication is available for download
Multiple transitions in rotating turbulent Rayleigh-Bénard convection
No full textSharp transitions between potentially different turbulent states are unexpected because one might think that they should be washed out by the prevailing intense fluctuations and short coherence lengths and times. Contrary to this expectation, we found a sequence of such transitions in turbulent rotating Rayleigh-Bénard convection as the rotation rate was increased. This phenomenon became most prominent at very large Rayleigh numbers up to 2 × 10^12 where the fluctuations are extremely vigorous. It was found in the heat transport as well as in the temperature gradient near the sample center. We conjecture that the transitions are between different large-scale structures which involve changes of symmetry and thus can not be gradual
Testing Homogeneity of Time-Continuous Rating Transitions
Get PDFBanks could achieve substantial improvements of their portfolio credit risk assessment by estimating rating transition matrices within a time-continuous Markov model, thereby using continuous-time rating transitions provided by internal rating systems instead of discrete-time rating information. A non-parametric test for the hypothesis of time-homogeneity is developed. The alternative hypothesis is multiple structural change of transition intensities, i.e. time-varying transition probabilities. The partial-likelihood ratio for the multivariate counting process of rating transitions is shown to be asymptotically c2 -distributed. A Monte Carlo simulation finds both size and power to be adequate for our example. We analyze transitions in credit-ratings in a rating system with 8 rating states and 2743 transitions for 3699 obligors observed over seven years. The test rejects the homogeneity hypothesis at all conventional levels of significance. --Portfolio credit risk,Rating transitions,Markov model,time-homogeneity,partial likelihood
Tuning Transitions in Rotating Rayleigh-Bénard Turbulence
No full textRayleigh-Bénard convection is a canonical system for the investigation of buoyancy-driven natural convection phenomena which abound in nature and technology. Under the influence of rotation and depending on the system parameters, the flow exhibits different regimes with disparate heat transfer characteristics even in the turbulent state. The present study attempts to tune the transitions between these regimes and thus control the heat transfer in practical applications. In particular, we explore the effect of addition of neutrally-buoyant thermally-conducting particles to the fluid. Following an experimental approach, we study the flow structure and heat transfer as functions of particle concentration and system parameters
Chapter Intelligenza artificiale tra scienza e creatività. Casi studio nelle arti visive
No full textThe volume, dedicated to the 44th International Conference of the Italian Union for Drawing, investigates the theme of ‘Transitions’, which particularly effectively represents our time and the current condition of the discipline of Drawing. The term, beyond its generic meaning of an intermediate stage in a process in which a condition changes from one state to another, has always been used in various fields, from music to geophysics. In fact, the disciplines of drawing have always been confronted with themes and issues relating to transitions from one condition to another. The history of representation tells us of transformations, even epochal ones, relating to ‘drawing’, with all that such transitions entail: suffice it to think of the evolution of forms of representation, of instrumental apparatuses, of the mutability of supports, of the analogical-digital transition underway, of the new modes of communication on platforms, of the hypertrophic offer of images also on the net that confirms Guy Debord’s intuitions relating to the new spectacularisation of society. Similarly, representation triggers transitions in the prefiguration and communication of design, the anticipation and foreshadowing of future events.The challenges posed by the digital pose open questions whose scope can only be glimpsed, such as the relationship between drawing and the act of modelling, and the construction of new paradigms of visual language and communication. ‘Transitions’, almost implicitly, points to possible futures, the evolution of technique and the search for new modes of expression; at the same time, however, it can suggest silences and reflections in a process of connection between history, theory, criticism and construction
An exploration of the resources of high-performance athletes and coaches to cope with unexpected transitions.
Get PDFThis study explored high-performance athletes’ and coaches’ experiences of unexpected transitions caused by COVID-19 pandemic and the postponement of the Olympics with the aim of identifying their available resources to cope with such unexpected transitions. A total of 23 high-performance athletes (n = 18) and coaches (n = 5) who were preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games participated in the study between June and October 2020. Semistructured interviews were conducted via both video (e.g., Microsoft Teams meeting) and phone calls. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts revealed that participants experienced a range of negative emotions; however, they adapted to the changes and challenges experienced after accepting the uncertainty of the circumstances. The participants’ main challenges were the changes and limitations to training. To cope with the challenges that the unexpected transition led to, the athletes and coaches employed a range of coping skills and strategies, including commitment to training, setting a short-term goal to focus on training, positive distraction, and seeking social support. Further, the importance of social and organizational support was highlighted as external resources. The findings extend our understanding of nonnormative transitions to include explanation of the mechanisms of coping using Lazarus and Folkman’s (1984) transactional theory of stressors and coping. Practical implications on what types of support (e.g., informational, emotional, and psychological support) that key stakeholders may need to consider when establishing support schemes/systems are also discussed
Evidence Brief: Optimizing Patient and Family Transitions from Cancer Treatment to Primary- and Community-care Supports in Canada
Get PDFAn assessment of what is known about problems related to cancer transitions. options for addressing these problems, and key implementation considerations. The evidence brief was an input to a stakeholder dialogue on the topic of optimizing patient and family transitions from cancer treatment to primary- and community-care supports in Canada.Canadian Partnership Against Cance
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