Specialized Committees of International Organizations an Important Source of Organizational Autonomy
Regulation &Governance, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Assigning the preparation of decisions to specialized committees composed of member state representatives is a widespread response to the ‘governor's dilemma’, that is, the tension between competence and control, in international organizations (IOs). We theorize a causal mechanism referring to self‐selection and agenda‐setting effects and show
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New records of moths (Insecta, Lepidoptera) from urban gardens on Terceira Island with new data on recently introduced species to the Azores [PDF]
, 2018 The urban Duque da Terceira Garden, in the main town of Angra do Heroísmo (Terceira, Azores), was investigated to describe the species composition of moths (Insecta, Lepidoptera).
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A first assessment of operator compliance and dolphin behavioural responses during swim-with-dolphin programs for three species of Delphinids in the Azores [PDF]
, 2019 The popularity of swim-with wild dolphin programs around the world is fast growing, with the studies required to investigate their impact lagging behind. In the Azores, species targeted include the short-beaked common (Delphinus delphis), the bottlenose (
Azevedo, José M. N. +3 more
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Tourism development potential in an insular territory : the case of Ribeira Grande in the Azores [PDF]
, 2017 The Autonomous Region of the Azores is one of the most sustainable destinations in the world. Being an archipelago comprised of nine small islands, quality and sustainability are critical features in the tourism sector, inducing the need for thorough and
Couto, Gualter +2 more
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Biodiversity Data Journal, 2018 Background During a LIFE research project aiming at the implementation of the conservation of the habitats and restoration of coastal wetland areas of Praia da Vitória (Terceira, Azores, Portugal), there was the opportunity undertake a systematic record ...
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, 2023 Marine litter is one of the main environmental problems facing the Ocean and the Azores archipelago is not immune to this global issue. Considering the socio-economic role of the fishing sector in the Azores, the Azores EcoBlue project aims to use and develop new and innovative raw materials, transforming the marine litter resulting from this activity,
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Establishing a Research Agenda for Physiotherapy in Portugal: A Delphi Study
Physiotherapy Research International, Volume 30, Issue 3, July 2025.ABSTRACT Background As physiotherapy research advances, identifying knowledge gaps and setting priorities is crucial for enhancing its efficiency in national and international collaborations. This study aimed to establish a physiotherapy research agenda in Portugal by integrating perspectives from physiotherapists and users of physiotherapy services ...
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How events can influence in the customer experience at Out of the Blue Hostel: an internship storytelling [PDF]
, 2017 The growth of tourism is not an exception to Azores Islands that saw a big increase of tourists after the low cost airlines started flying to the islands in 2015.
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Risso's dolphins alter daily resting pattern in response to whale watching at the Azores [PDF]
, 2010 Peer ...
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