Towards multi-system sociotechnical transitions: why simulate

Transitions in Theory and Practice: Managing Metals in the Circular Economy

Transitioning from current resource management practice dominated by linear economic models of consumption and production, to circular models of resource use, will require insights into the stages and processes associated with socio-technical transitions. This paper is concerned with transitions in practice. It explores two frameworks within the transitions literature—the multi-level perspectiv...

Accelerating sociotechnical transitions for deep decarbonization

Transitions In The Making: Introducing E-Health Platforms In Greece

This paper presents an empirical study of on-going efforts for the establishment of two novel e-health platforms within the Greek healthcare environment. Specifically, we present a comparative case study on the introduction of two web-based platforms that facilitate coordination among healthcare providers and social insurance funds: e-prescription and e-reimbursement. Both platforms have been r...

Ontologies, socio-technical transitions (to sustainability), and the multi-level perspective

Using recent criticisms and suggestions regarding themulti-level perspective as stepping stones, the article aims to enhance the reflexivity in transition debates regarding social theories. To that end, the article discusses seven social science ontologies (rational choice, evolution theory, structuralism, interpretivism, ccepted 1 January 2010 vailable online 21 February 2010

Mas Infrastructure Definitions, Needs, and Prospects Working Paper Lg-2000-07

This paper has two aims. First, it's an attempt to articulate the general role of infrastructure for multiagent systems (MAS), and why infrastructure is a particularly critical issue if we are to increase the visibility and impact of multi-agent systems as a universal technology and solution. Second, it presents my current thinking on the socio-technical content of the needed infrastructure in ...