The transition matrix P is irreducible if it is possible for a Markov chain with transition matrix P to move from any state i to any other state j in finite time. In other words, P is irreducible if there is a path from every i to every other j in the state transition diagram that...
Before closing the overview of theoretical approaches in transitions research, a few words here on long waves would be pertinent. Although so far they have not received serious attention in the literature on transitions, one can easily imagine that the large theoretical and empirical literature on ...
Thus, the potential of the RET for facilitating a shift toward regional energy independence would incentivize pro-decentralization parties, such as NSWPs, to advocate for this issue. In other words, pro-decentralization parties would be more likely to position themselves at the forefront of these ...
Key words: authoritarian regime, associations, development, co-optation, revolution1.1From colonial control to authoritarian assimilation: a histor y of Tunisian civil societyAssociational life in Tunisia pre-dates the 2011 revolution. Indeed, as-sociations began to spring up during the French colonial...
When I worked in a residential treatment facility for children, I used the “Addiction Monster” metaphor to explain addiction to children. Many children who resided there had parents who were addicted to substances, and this resulted in inconsistent visits, broken promises, and time away in jail...
be absolutely free, so we should work out what our values, needs and contributions are and understand the same for others. Then in all things you do, seek much local influence as possible, that is where the value of true mutuality lies. And remember, words do not matter, only action ...
(test–retest correlation of approximately 0.54) than for other participants (test–retest of approximately 0.72). (In addition, attachment anxiety predicted increases in new mothers’ depressive symptoms across time. Women who were more insecure preterm, in other words, were more likely to ...
The morally dangerous presumption of semantic competence is widespread and implicit even though the words of abuse themselves evoke only an inadequate mild unease or distaste. Such rarefied sentiments cannot possibly capture or evoke the felt horror of what takes place from the perspective of the ...
No matter the case, they live a moment of complete solitude, without help and without any necessary tool to claim for their rights that are established in different local and international legislations. They are alone and with a frustrated migrant journey. They are without any care or ...
addiction to financialized economic “growth” no matter what the consequences for people and nature; perpetual conflict among people and nations; and so forth. In other words, it’s a comedy! (OK, it’s not a comedy, but it seemed that at least a little levity was called for after tha...