From Expansion to Erosion: The Global Trajectory of Judicial Independence, 1960–2018
Sociological Forum, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Judicial independence expanded globally throughout the twentieth century, but this trajectory has recently come under pressure. In recent years, governments around the world have increasingly challenged judicial autonomy. This study unpacks this global reversal by analyzing data from 156 states between 1960 and 2018.
Nir Rotem
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Directions for improving the financial support of forensic expert forensic activity in Ukraine with account of positive foreign experience. [PDF]
Forensic Sci Int SynergMartynenko N.
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Political Psychology, Volume 47, Issue 4, August 2026.Abstract When are identity‐based groups harmful to democracy? We argue that identity‐based groups become harmful to democracy when they engage in and promote victimized majority narratives—portraying the majority as being removed from power and sidelined by minority groups.
Nathanael Gratias Sumaktoyo +1 more
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Government service delivery and citizen satisfaction in Gauteng, South Africa. [PDF]
Front SociolOsuafor GN, Likoko S, Akokuwebe ME.
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Opposing consensus science through scholarly practices: The role of claims maintenance
Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, Volume 77, Issue 7, Page 891-906, July 2026.Abstract This study examines how three US‐based communities who oppose consensus science produce and disseminate scholarly‐like artifacts: pro‐life activists, Young Earth Creationists, and Anthropogenic Climate Crisis skeptics. Prior research shows that industry‐ or church‐backed advocacy campaigns often generate claims supported by these communities ...
Irene V. Pasquetto +3 more
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Anti-corruption legislative measures and international policy landscape
Le livrable D2.5 examine les mesures législatives et le paysage politique qui caractérisent les quatre typologies de corruption au cœur du projet FALCON. Ces quatre typologies sont : I) la corruption dans les marchés publics ; II) le contournement des sanctions ; III) la corruption aux frontières ; IV) les conflits d’intérêts impliquant des personnes ...
Costa, Jacopo +6 more
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Corporate influence on food and nutrition policies in Latin America and the Caribbean: key determinants and policy directions. [PDF]
Global HealthVillalobos-Pérez A +3 more
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Bulletin of Latin American Research, Volume 45, Issue 3, July 2026.ABSTRACT This article examines how the Venezuelan government defended the gradual transformation of the country's political system from democracy to authoritarianism in an international forum. Building on the concept of international legitimation strategies, we qualitatively analyse Venezuelan government speeches at the United Nations General Assembly (
Felipe Jaramillo Ruiz, Osmel Osuna
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Contested Spaces: Civil Society Engagement in EU–Mercosur Trade Negotiations
JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies, Volume 64, Issue 4, Page 1431-1452, July 2026.Abstract The EU–Mercosur Association Agreement negotiations have become a focal point for examining the limits of civil society engagement in EU trade policy‐making. This article analyses the design, implementation and outcomes of participatory mechanisms – including Civil Society Dialogues, Domestic Advisory Groups and the European Economic and Social
Emilio Del Pupo
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Drivers and strategies to combat substandard and falsified medicines in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. [PDF]
J Med AccessMekasha YT +5 more
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