Multiple-copy state discrimination: Thinking globally, acting locally

We theoretically investigate schemes to discriminate between two nonorthogonal quantum states given multiple copies. We consider a number of state discrimination schemes as applied to nonorthogonal, mixed states of a qubit. In particular, we examine the difference that local and global optimization of local measurements makes to the probability of obtaining an erroneous result, in the regime of finite numbers of copies $N$, and in the asymptotic limit as $N \rightarrow \infty$. Five schemes are considered: optimal collective measurements over all copies, locally optimal local measurements in a fixed single-qubit measurement basis, globally optimal fixed local measurements, locally optimal adaptive local measurements, and globally optimal adaptive local measurements. Here, adaptive measurements are those for which the measurement basis can depend on prior measurement results. For each of these measurement schemes we determine the probability of error (for finite $N$) and scaling of this error in the asymptotic limit. In the asymptotic limit, adaptive schemes have no advantage over the optimal fixed local scheme, and except for states with less than 2% mixture, the most naive scheme (locally optimal fixed local measurements) is as good as any noncollective scheme. For finite $N$, however, the most sophisticated local scheme (globally optimal adaptive local measurements) is better than any other noncollective scheme, for any degree of mixture.Comment: 11 pages, 14 figure

Acting Locally, Thinking Globally: International Grantmaking Trends for US foundations

This study analyses trends of international grantmaking of US foundations and found out that, while US foundations' funding overseas has increased since 1990, the entire increase is attributable to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Excluding their grants, international giving as a percentage of total grants of US foundations has actually declined. Also, international giving is concentrated: the top 25 foundations account for more than 64% of all international giving. The report analyses a number of barriers for greater international giving and proposes a strategy to promote greater engagement overseas

Pulmonary dendritic cells: thinking globally, acting locally

The phrase “think globally, act locally” was coined in the early 1970s and directed individuals to clean up their local environment with the ultimate goal of improving the health of the entire planet. Several recent studies indicate that similar considerations apply to the immune system, in which small numbers of leukocytes, such as pulmonary dendritic cells, can modify the local immune environment in the lung and promote a positive outcome for the organism

The Virtual Reading Room: thinking globally, acting locally

The University of Melbourne and Sydney Libraries in Australia have unparalleled collections of special, rare and archival collections in the national academic library landscape. Both institutions are driven by the same ambition; to maximise engagement and use of these unique collection to further global scholarship.  During the peak of the global pandemic physical access to collections was limited which led to the development of digital solutions to provide a minimum level of access for scholars. On emerging from lockdowns, we engaged in a range of reflective practices about how we may transform and evolve service models in direct response to changing expectations of access for global scholars and regional communities, in particular Indigenous communities but also in tandem strengthen global professional networks. Over the last year, in partnership, the libraries at Melbourne and Sydney have developed distinctive and different approaches to piloting two new service models; Virtual Reading Room (VRR) and Virtual Teaching Space (VTS) which has been informed by the global practice emerging through the Research Libraries UK (RLUK) and International Alliance of Research Library Association (IARLA). This presentation will outline our motivations for exploring these service models and the benefits we see them realising. In addition, we will outline the power of strong and strategic partnerships across university libraries in developing new service models to increase the visibility and engagement with unique and distinctive collections for local and global communities

Thinking and acting both locally and globally: new issues for school development planning

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[Review of the Book \u3ci\u3eAdvancing Theory in Labour Law and Industrial Relations in a Global Context\u3c/i\u3e]

[Excerpt] The ideas and insights in Advancing Theory are an important contribution to the on-the-ground social justice movement challenging corporate rule in the global economy. It can even help rescue labor law and industrial relations as intellectual disciplines and career trajectories for a new generation of students and practitioners excited about thinking globally and acting locally

Science Notes - Thinking Globally, Acting Locally Workshop of Environmental Issues

The Iowa Conservation Education Council, Warren County Conservation Board, Des Moines County Conservation Board and Department of Natural Resources are working in cooperation to sponsor Thinking Globally, Acting Locally, a workshop focusing on current environmental issues

Thinking Locally, Acting Globally: Global Health at the University of Vermont

Published by the Dana Medical Library at the University of Vermont, this electronic exhibit explores the Global Health programs that have developed in affiliation with UVM departments and colleges. With input from enthusiastic physicians, nurses, professors and students, we gain an understanding of the broader Global Health mission as well as get a sense of the focus of each individual UVM program and initiative. From fighting Ebola in Liberia to curriculum supported international residencies in New Zealand, there is a movement toward international collaboration to promote public health and prevent disease. Health care professionals as well as educators strive to create pathways of communication that will improve, educate, and build in those parts of the world that need improved health care facilities as well as up to date information and technology. This is the gift that technology gives us: the ability to travel, communicate and improve lives on a global level