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Critical Exponents of the N-vector model
Recently the series for two RG functions (corresponding to the anomalous
dimensions of the fields phi and phi^2) of the 3D phi^4 field theory have been
extended to next order (seven loops) by Murray and Nickel. We examine here the
influence of these additional terms on the estimates of critical exponents of
the N-vector model, using some new ideas in the context of the Borel summation
techniques. The estimates have slightly changed, but remain within errors of
the previous evaluation. Exponents like eta (related to the field anomalous
dimension), which were poorly determined in the previous evaluation of Le
Guillou--Zinn-Justin, have seen their apparent errors significantly decrease.
More importantly, perhaps, summation errors are better determined. The change
in exponents affects the recently determined ratios of amplitudes and we report
the corresponding new values. Finally, because an error has been discovered in
the last order of the published epsilon=4-d expansions (order epsilon^5), we
have also reanalyzed the determination of exponents from the epsilon-expansion.
The conclusion is that the general agreement between epsilon-expansion and 3D
series has improved with respect to Le Guillou--Zinn-Justin.Comment: TeX Files, 27 pages +2 figures; Some values are changed; references
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Transformation tools enabling the implementation of nature-based solutions for creating a resourceful circular city
The linear pattern of production-consumption-disposal of cities around the world will continue to increase the emission of pollutants and stocks of waste, as well as to impact on the irreversible deterioration of non-renewable stocks of raw materials. A transition towards a circular pattern proposed by the concept of āCircular Citiesā is gaining momentum. As part of this urban transition, the emergent use of Nature-based Solutions (NBS) intends to shift public opinion and utilize technology to mitigate the urban environmental impact. In this paper, an analysis of the current research and practical investments for implementing NBS under the umbrella of Circular Cities is conducted. A combined appraisal of the latest literature and a survey of ongoing and completed National-European research and development projects provides an overview of the current enabling tools, methodologies, and initiatives for public engagement. It also identifies and describes the links between facilitators and barriers with respect to existing policies and regulations, public awareness and engagement, and scientific and technological instruments. The paper concludes introducing the most promising methods, physical and digital technologies that may lead the way to Sustainable Circular Cities. The results of this research provide useful insight for citizens, scientists, practitioners, investors, policy makers, and strategists to channel efforts on switching from a linear to a circular thinking for the future of cities
Urban futures and the code for sustainable homes
Copyright Ā© 2012 ICE Publishing Ltd. Permission is granted by ICE Publishing to print one copy for personal use. Any other use of these PDF files is subject to reprint fees.A 6?6 ha (66 000 m2) regeneration site, commonly referred to as Luneside East, is to be turned from a run down,
economically under-achieving area of Lancaster, UK, into a new, distinctive, vibrant, sustainable quarter of the city. As
a result several aspects of water planning for 350 new homes and 8000 m2 of workspace needed to be considered
before any infrastructure investment was undertaken. This included assessment of the future capacity requirements
(i.e. inflows and outflows) for water infrastructure (i.e. mains water supply, wastewater disposal, rainwater storage
and stormwater disposal) much of which will be located underground. This paper looks at the implications of various
water management strategies on the Luneside East site (e.g. water-efficient appliances, greywater recycling and
rainwater harvesting) in line with current policy measures that focus on technology changes alone (e.g. the code for
sustainable homes). Based on these findings this paper outlines some basic implications for technological resilience
discussed in the context of four āworld viewsā ā that is, the urban futures scenarios considered in this special issue.
Conclusions are drawn as to how far this can take engineers, planners and developers in understanding and planning
for resilient water infrastructure within a development like Luneside East
The conceptual origins of information warfare
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Financial discipline in the enterprise sector in transition countries How does China compare?
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Training and research in higher education institutions in Ukraine Administrative and financial issues
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The impact of Czech privatisation methods on enterprise performance incorporating initial selection bias correction
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The legacies of central planning and the transition to a market economy Ukrainian contradictions
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