Life in Transition
Life in Transition

Author: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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"Since its inception in 1991 in the wake of the collapse of communism in eastern Europe, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been committed to developing open and sustainable market economies. The Bank has been heavily involved in areas such as banking-sector reform, price liberalisation, privatisation of state-owned companies and the creation of proper legal frameworks--all of which are vital ingredients for structural change. To continue its work in furthering progress towards 'market-oriented economies and the promotion of private and entrepreneurial initiative', the Bank needs to understand how transition is affecting the daily lives of people in the region and how it shapes their views on issues such as democracy and the market economy, as well as their satisfaction with life and their hopes for the future. In order to answer some of these questions, the EBRD has carried out a major survey of households and individuals across the region--the Life in Transition Survey. This publication summarises the main results of the most recent round of the survey, conducted in 2016, and compares it with the previous rounds conducted in 2006 and 2010, in order to share these results with our partners in the region and beyond."--Page 01.

Gibbs Measures and Phase Transitions
Gibbs Measures and Phase Transitions

Author: Hans-Otto Georgii

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011-05-31

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 3110250322

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"This book is much more than an introduction to the subject of its title. It covers in depth a broad range of topics in the mathematical theory of phase transition in statistical mechanics and as an up to date reference in its chosen topics it is a work of outstanding scholarship. It is in fact one of the author's stated aims that this comprehensive monograph should serve both as an introductory text and as a reference for the expert. In its latter function it informs the reader about the state of the art in several directions. It is introductory in the sense that it does not assume any prior knowledge of statistical mechanics and is accessible to a general readership of mathematicians with a basic knowledge of measure theory and probability. As such it should contribute considerably to the further growth of the already lively interest in statistical mechanics on the part of probabilists and other mathematicians." Fredos Papangelou, Zentralblatt MATH The second edition has been extended by a new section on large deviations and some comments on the more recent developments in the area.

Measuring Democracy
Measuring Democracy

Author: Gerardo L. Munck

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2009-04-15

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 0801890934

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Drawing on years of academic research on democracy and measurement and practical experience evaluating democratic practices for the United Nations and the Organization of American States, the author presents constructive assessment of the methods used to measure democracies that promises to bring order to the debate in academia and in practice. He makes the case for reassessing how democracy is measured and encourages fundamental changes in methodology. He has developed two instruments for quantifying and qualifying democracy: the UN Development Programme's Electoral Democracy Index and a case-by-case election monitoring tool used by the OAS.

New Method of Measuring Transition Probabilities
New Method of Measuring Transition Probabilities

Author: F. Karstensen

Publisher:

Published: 1964

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13:

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Lifetime measurements of optical levels are described and results for NaI, FeI, and ArII are given. The determination of lifetime is made by direct measurement of the light decay curve and by coindences from cascade transitions. (Author).

Gibbs Measures and Phase Transitions
Gibbs Measures and Phase Transitions

Author: Hans-Otto Georgii

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 3110250292

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From a review of the first edition: "This book [...] covers in depth a broad range of topics in the mathematical theory of phase transition in statistical mechanics. [...] It is in fact one of the author's stated aims that this comprehensive monograph should serve both as an introductory text and as a reference for the expert." (F. Papangelou

The Sol to Gel Transition
The Sol to Gel Transition

Author: Plinio Innocenzi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-06-23

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 3319397184

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This book provides an in-depth introduction to the sol to gel transition in inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic systems, one of the most important chemical-physical transitions and the basis of the sol-gel process. Familiarity with the fundamental chemistry and physics of this transition is essential for students in chemistry and materials science through academic and industry researchers working on sol-gel-related applications. The book features a didactic approach, using simple and clear language to explain the sol to gel transition and the accompanying processes. The text is also suitable for use in short courses and workshops for graduate students as well as professionals.

Health Care Transition
Health Care Transition

Author: Albert C. Hergenroeder

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-05-03

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 3319728687

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This comprehensive book thoroughly addresses all aspects of health care transition of adolescents and young adults with chronic illness or disability; and includes the framework, tools and case-based examples needed to develop and evaluate a Health Care Transition (HCT) planning program that can be implemented regardless of a patient’s disease or disability. Health Care Transition: Building a Program for Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Illness and Disability is a uniquely inclusive resource, incorporating youth/young adult, caregiver, and pediatric and adult provider voices and perspectives. Part I of the book opens by defining Health Care Transition, describing the urgent need for comprehensive transition planning, barriers to HCT and then offering a framework for developing and evaluating health care transition programs. Part II focuses on the anatomic and neuro-chemical changes that occur in the brain during adolescence and young adulthood, and how they affect function and behavior. Part III covers the perspectives of important participants in the HCT transition process – youth and young adults, caregivers, and both pediatric and adult providers. Each chapter in Part IV addresses a unique aspect of developing HCT programs. Part V explores various examples of successful transition from the perspective of five key participants in the transition process - patients, caregivers, pediatric providers, adult providers and third party payers. Related financial matters are covered in part VI, while Part VII explores special issues such as HCT and the medical home, international perspectives, and potential legal issues. Models of HCT programs are presented in Part VIII, utilizing an example case study. Representing perspectives from over 75 authors and more than 100 medical centers in North America and Europe, Health Care Transition: Building a Program for Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Illness and Disability is an ideal resource for any clinician, policy maker, caregiver, or hospitalist working with youth in transition.

Service transition
Service transition

Author:

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2007-05-30

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 011331048X

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This publication offers guidance on managing service transition from design specification, change configuration, test, release and deployment. Service transition requires effective management of knowledge, organisational culture and transition in difficult circumstances. The volume is derived form decades of IT service management experience and is applicable to all sizes and types of organisations.