Adriance and Shaw, 2008) due to ambiguities in both definitions and terminology, heterogeneity in the level and type (e.g. ‘personal meaning’) of risk or stress experienced for someone to be termed ‘resilient’ and in the competence required by individuals in order to be qualified as ...
This approach is consistent with what has been termed the postmodern or new-science perspective, which also recommends a shift away from problem-oriented approaches to those focusing on strengths that allow individuals to survive and grow even in the face of adversity (Richardson, 2002). Only ...
Sustainable Gridneeds power-electronic DC/AC converters, termed asinverters, to interface the renewable resources with the existing AC power grid. These inverter-based renewables vary in size—from residential-scale (kW) to utility-scale (MW)—and are interconnected throughout the power system. This...
While some teachers suffer from burnout or literally quit the profession, others take it as a challenge and find ways to improve themselves professionally; this could be termed resilience. Some studies point out that the professional competences and abilities are an important personal protective factor...
in what is termed a ‘regime shift’ or ‘critical transition’3. Regime shifts have been detected in multiple ecosystems via Integrated Ecosystem Assessments (IEAs), which may involve, among others, multivariate analysis and non-additive modelling8,9,10,11. Regime shifts have serious implications...
The Endgame plan proposes a comprehensive revamp of the governance and tokenomics of the Maker Ecosystem.The ultimate goal is to guide the ecosystem toward a self-sustainable equilibrium, termed the “Endgame State”. In this state, the ecosystem will be resilient, and the scope and com...
The idea that conditions in the womb can affect later life is termed the fetal origins hypothesis. It is based on retrospective studies correlating the nutritional status of the fetus, as indicated by birthweight, with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Originally, the ...
I am very unsure as to the extent to which electronic devices and systems can be analysed to detect “back doors”, and therefore of the risk posed by using any foreign – US included – supplier, but my understanding is that it is inherently significant. Fred H July 16, 2020 And your...
1 The APA's definition of a process versus a stable personality trait (often termed resiliency) suggests that people have the capacity to build and demonstrate resilience, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds, personal experiences, or social environments. The debate surrounding resilience as a...
According to Ganor and Ben-Lavy (2003) the basic ingredients of community resilience, termed as the “Six Cs” are: communication, cooperation, cohesion, coping, credibility and credo. McCreight (2010) defined five characteristics of resilience in the post-disaster phase: Personal and familiar so...