Systematic Transformation Development

Despite the pivotal significance of transformations for model-driven approaches, there have not been any attempts to explicitly model transformation languages yet although a number of benefits are to be gained. First, transformation developers may change the design of their transformation languages by modeling, rather than programming. Second, they may use environments to create transformations that are customized with respect to the input and output languages involved. In this paper, we use a running example to identify, discuss, and demonstrate some of the above advantages. In particular, we explore and suggest ways to systematically support developers in creating transformation languages by means of semi-automated metamodeling

Hubbard-Stratonovich-like Transformations for Few-Body Interactions

Through the development of many-body methodology and algorithms, it has become possible to describe quantum systems composed of a large number of particles with great accuracy. Essential to all these methods is the application of auxiliary fields via the Hubbard-Stratonovich transformation. This transformation effectively reduces two-body interactions to interactions of one particle with the auxiliary field, thereby improving the computational scaling of the respective algorithms. The relevance of collective phenomena and interactions grows with the number of particles. For many theories, e.g. Chiral Perturbation Theory, the inclusion of three-body forces has become essential in order to further increase the accuracy on the many-body level. In this proceeding, the analytical framework for establishing a Hubbard-Stratonovich-like transformation, which allows for the systematic and controlled inclusion of contact three- and more-body interactions, is presented.Comment: Conference proceeding, 8 pages, 4 figure

Working Paper 77 - Enhancing Africa’s Trade: From Marginalization to an Export - Led Approach to Development

This paper reviews Africa’s role in the global trading system and discusses theconstraints and options for Africa to move from its current marginalization to an exportledapproach to economic development. It discusses the impact of regional economicintegration on intra-African trade, reviews the WTO regime, analyses the internal andexternal constraints to African trade, including the controversy over Western agriculturalsubsidies and tariff and non-tariff barriers to African trade in Western markets. It thendiscusses new approaches to trade development in Africa with special emphasis on therole of export processing zones and concludes that there is urgent need for Africa todiversify its exports through a systematic structural transformation.

Managing sustainable development through planning conditions

Sustainable development has added to the range of issues included in the mediation of interests with which the planning system is engaged. It is indeed arguable that in the planning system the concept of sustainable development has been adopted more firmly on a statutory basis than in other field. This does not necessarily means that a systematic transformation of the planning agenda has occurred. Despite the improved development plan, the planning system is still underpinned by a presumption in favour of development which to some is a sign of inherent contradiction with sustainable development. Several areas of actions should therefore be considered in the local planning strategy to achieve a more radical approach to environmental sustainability. These include conservation, shaping the locational pattern of development and accommodating environmentally desirable qualities in all development. This article considers how far local planning authorities through their development control powers are likely to fulfil this role. This article examines the conditions which accompanied planning approval to determine the extent of control pertaining to environmental aspects. The results indicate the lack of consideration given to environmental related matters compared to the traditional concerns of land use planning. Finally the article discusses the constraint of the present system and prospects to facilitate the achievement of sustainable developmen

Interactive E-Module Model of Transformation Geometry Based on Case (Creative, Active, Systematic, Effective) as A Practical and Effective Media to Support Learning Autonomy and Competence.

This study aims to develop an interactive e-module of Transformation Geometry based on some principles, e.g. creative, active, systematic, and effective (CASE) as a teaching material to support learning autonomy and student’s competence. In this research and development study includes some steps, e.g. preliminary study, product design and development (model), and product testing and assessment. In the preliminary study, based on student’s needs analysis, it was shown that most students were more interested in Transformation Geometry session by using interactive emodule as the teaching materials as it may enable the students to learn independently and understand easily. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an interesting and easily-understood teaching material model in the form of an interactive e-module. In the designing step, the initial draft produced a model with a systematic: introduction (instructions for using e-modules, material descriptions, prerequisites, learning objectives), learning activities that include: a description of the material and examples of questions, problem training, summaries, competency tests, instructions for practice answers, feedback, and reference lists. In product development (model), CASE-based interactive e-module models covering Transformation Geometry topic was created. The results of the product review by experts indicate that the product (model) has fulfilled in terms of validity. The product testing results showed that the interactive e-module model Transformation Geometry developed in this study is as the teaching material model that supports learning independence and has met the criteria of a practical and effective model.This study aims to develop an interactive e-module of Transformation Geometry based on some principles, e.g. creative, active, systematic, and effective (CASE) as a teaching material to support learning autonomy and student’s competence. In this research and development study includes some steps, e.g. preliminary study, product design and development (model), and product testing and assessment. In the preliminary study, based on student’s needs analysis, it was shown that most students were more interested in Transformation Geometry session by using interactive emodule as the teaching materials as it may enable the students to learn independently and understand easily. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an interesting and easily-understood teaching material model in the form of an interactive e-module. In the designing step, the initial draft produced a model with a systematic: introduction (instructions for using e-modules, material descriptions, prerequisites, learning objectives), learning activities that include: a description of the material and examples of questions, problem training, summaries, competency tests, instructions for practice answers, feedback, and reference lists. In product development (model), CASE-based interactive e-module models covering Transformation Geometry topic was created. The results of the product review by experts indicate that the product (model) has fulfilled in terms of validity. The product testing results showed that the interactive e-module model Transformation Geometry developed in this study is as the teaching material model that supports learning independence and has met the criteria of a practical and effective model

Regional Government Competition

This monograph provides a coherent and systematic explanation of China’s regional economic development from the perspective of regional government competition. It gives an almost unknown exposition of the mechanisms of China's regional economic development, with numerous supporting cases drawn from both China and elsewhere. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested to learn more particularly the development and transformation of China’s regional economy from both the Chinese and global perspectives

Mapping the Design Criterion Framework for Museum Exhibition Design Project

Currently, museums are struggling to develop and present their expertise by focusing on the interactive relationship with museum visitors. In order to meet the needs of museum exhibitions, an efficient and workable design process is of primary importance in order to work to develop high quality museum exhibitions. It would be advantageous to generate a design method which allows designers and curators to undertake design work in the context of museum exhibition project. Based on an empirical analysis, this paper suggests that a systematic transformation develops specific aspects of detailed design to carry out its principle, and that the implementation of these aspects can be viewed as a process of organizational criteria of museum exhibition design projects. The paper is concerned with design process in organizations seeking to act systematic criteria in the design activity on the application of museum exhibition project development in complex theories. In particular, this study is developed to address the following objectives: a) To identify the characteristics and concepts of the design activity as they relate to museum exhibition design; b) To contribute to a more complete understanding of design process by developing guidelines for adoption in projects. c) To establish the benefits of the application of design guide theory to the practice of museum exhibition design; Keywords: Museum Exhibition; Design Criteria; Design Process</p

Generating And Validating A Global Framework Of Pharmaceutical Development Goals And Corresponding Indicators

INTRODUCTION: The imperative of meeting current global healthcare challenges requires advancing pharmacy practice in a global context. This research aimed to design and develop a valid and consented set of global goal-oriented pharmaceutical development frameworks and corresponding indicators to support and guide systematic practice transformation needed to meet the national and global pharmaceutical healthcare demands of changing population demographics. METHODS: Part 1 of the research project This research used a mixed-methods approach. A series of international expert focus groups were conducted to evaluate the acceptance of a set of proposed global pharmaceutical development goals (PDGs). This was followed by recruiting global pharmacy leaders who participated in a modified nominal group technique to further develop the content of the initial PDGs framework. In a subsequent study, a qualitative modified Delphi approach was employed by a panel of international experts to ensure the credibility and content validity of the framework outputs and generate consensus on a final matrix of the proposed global PDGs. Part 2 of the research project A content analysis of the relevant collated data followed by a Delphi process of an international Expert Group was performed to identify and establish initial consensus on potential indicators aligned with the published PDGs framework. Delphi method’s outcomes were used to conduct a global cross-sectional online questionnaire to assess and validate the relevancy and availability of the proposed indicators. RESULTS: Part 1 of the research project A globally validated and consented set of systematic PDGs (systematic framework) for development comprising 21 PDGs along with their descriptions and mechanisms to shape and guide global pharmacy practice transformation. Part 2 of the research project A set of correlated and validated transnational evidence-based indicators that will monitor national-level progress and measure the advancement of the 21 PDGs worldwide across workforce/education, practice, and pharmaceutical science. CONCLUSION: A systematic and globally consented set of PDGs, along with evidence-based progress indicators, was generated to monitor the sustainable advancement of pharmaceutical practice and support a needs-based roadmap for pharmacy practice transformation

Governing sustainability transitions: contrasting experimental arenas through the lens of Agenda 2030

In 2015, the necessity of fundamental societal change was outlined in a universal, transnational agreement with the headline of “transforming our world”. The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals, ranging from ending poverty and establishing gender equality to halting climate change and sustainable cities and communities. Building on UN and scholarly debates, we put forward two key principles to guide the realization of Agenda 2030: transformation (to sustainability) and integration. Transformation refers to the understanding that fundamental change is necessary to achieve sustainability; Integration recognizes that such change is dependent upon different perspectives, such as sustainability dimensions and the SDGs themselves, and different actors. At the same time, laboratories in real world contexts have emerged from various discourses, and are portrayed as settings to host potentially transformative experimentation and innovation processes and integrate various perspectives and actors. Sustainability related labs contribute a significant share to all labs existing. Despite their proliferation across the local, regional and national levels, it remains unclear how different laboratory settings might relate to processes of integration and transformation. Labs have seldom been attached explicitly to Agenda 2030 in practice, and a systematic assessment of the suitability of labs to support agenda 2030 so far is lacking. Hence, the main aim of this work-in-progress paper is to situate existing lab approaches from real world contexts in relation to the ambitions of Agenda 2030. It is guided by the following main research question: What is the capacity of labs in real world contexts in contributing to agenda 2030 by processes of transformation and integration? The paper presents the progress of an ongoing study, which intends to employ a step-based systematic review approach. Firstly, we highlight and unpack the key principles to guide the realization of Agenda 2030: transformation (to sustainability) and integration, and propose an analytical framework related to these principles. Secondly, and currently ongoing, we investigate a breadth of lab approaches building on a systematic review to draw out their capacities to contribute to transformation and integration. Results of the first stage are presented, before the paper ends by outlining the ongoing data collection process, describes the sample and provides a brief outlook

Exploring sustainable urban transformation concepts for economic development

Funding Information: The paper was supported by the BA School of Business and Finance internal grant BA2020/1 project ?Modern teaching methods to promote the development of sustainable entrepreneurial thinking ? and the project of Latvian Council of Science No. lzp-2020/2-? ? ? ? ?The ImCpOacVtIDo-f19 on Sustainable Consumption Behaviours and Circular Economy ? ? Publisher Copyright: © 2021 Estudios de Economia Aplicada. All rights reserved.Nowadays cities face numerous challenges amplified to build necessary urban municipal and community capacity to ensure sustainability transformation to respond to the local and global challenges of climate change, inequality, and access to resources. This research combines the study fields of sustainability, economic development, governance of sustainability transformation, providing the multidisciplinary approach as a systemic-oriented view encompassing the social, technological and ecological aspects of urban transformation. The purpose of the paper is to explore how the concept of urban transformation could be operationalized for research of economic development under the economic strain assuming the emergency of Covid-19 grand challenge. The research methods used are a systematic literature review and the content analysis. The paper provides a detailed characterization of the urban transformation exploring this concept from the structure and system perspectives for the economic exit from the crisis.publishersversionPeer reviewe