Little Fish in Big Ponds: The Pathways to Inclusion for Micro‐Minorities in Power‐Sharing Societies
Abstract Emergent critique of consociations has focused on how micro‐minority ‘others’ are frequently excluded from the opportunities presented by power‐sharing systems, with dominant elites shutting them out. Therefore, a key question is: how do the political elites of micro‐minorities gain more meaningful inclusion by adopting or navigating the ...
Aleksandra Zdeb, Drew Mikhael
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What is a Multi‐Ethnic Party and How to Spot a Fake One?
Abstract Multi‐ethnic parties have been variously defined: as those which do not champion the interests of, or mobilize against, any specific ethnic group; as those with a recognisably cross‐communal leadership or membership; and as those which acquire some distribution of support across groups.
Jon Fraenkel
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Taxonomic Status and First Record of a Yellow-Flowered <i>Astragalus</i> (sect. <i>Dissitiflori</i>, Fabaceae) from Central Balkans. [PDF]
Lazarević P +3 more
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Nested Claims, Cross‐Segmental Issues, and Elite Competition in Powersharing
Abstract Powersharing systems rely on descriptive representation, where elected elites ‘stand in’ for their segment's voters, incentivising intransigence and penalising cross‐segmental cooperation. Yet powersharing politics regularly witness cross‐segmental appeals, voting patterns and party formation.
Timofey Agarin
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Kidney Transplantation in Western Balkans: A Regional Blueprint for Access, Capacity, and Equity. [PDF]
Rista E +16 more
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Abstract Urban blue spaces are increasingly recognised as important determinants of mental health. This empirical study investigates the mental health benefits of blue space exposure in Shkodra, Albania. Data from 534 respondents were collected through the Albanian Urban Blue Spaces (AUBS) Survey.
Samel Kruja +3 more
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Cryptic diversity, polyploidy and intraspecific divergence in Erysimum (Brassicaceae) species endemic to the western Balkans. [PDF]
Bačák R +9 more
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Abstract Teacher wellbeing is a critical concern in education systems worldwide, yet research has largely relied on generic, discipline‐agnostic approaches that fail to account for the distinctive professional demands of subject teaching. This scoping review addresses the resulting gap by synthesising existing research on teacher wellbeing in ...
Julia L. Hill, Gosia Marschall
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Beyond the Meat of the Matter: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Hepatitis E Seroprevalence and Food-Borne Transmission Potential in the Balkans. [PDF]
Sakaliyska K +6 more
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