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Constitutional Referendums:A Theoretical Enquiry [PDF]

, 2009
In recent decades the use of referendums to settle major constitutional questions has increased dramatically. Addressing this phenomenon as a case study in the relationship between democracy and constitutional sovereignty, this article has two aims.The ...
Tierney, Stephen
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Civic engagement and civic competences in adolescence: A gender-based perspective

Social Psychological Bulletin
As outlined by the Council of Europe’s Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (RFCDC), civic competences are core elements for active participation in a democratic society. This study aimed to examine the linkages between four civic competences (empathy, respect, responsibility, and cooperation) and civic engagement (attitudes and ...
Sonia Ingoglia, Nicolò Maria Iannello, Maria Valentina Cavarretta, Cristiano Inguglia, Martyn Barrett, Harriet Tenenbaum, Nora Wiium, Costanza Baviera, Nicla Cucinella, Alida Lo Coco   +9 more
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Managers' Sustainability Mindset: The Role of Place Attachment and Absorptive Capacity

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sustainability mindset among managers is crucial for advancing sustainable development and creating long‐term environmental and social value. This study focuses on middle managers in Indian organizations and explores how place attachment and managerial absorptive capacity affect their sustainability mindset.
Asha K. S. Nair, Tulin Dzhengiz, Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leg Movement Activity During Sleep in Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2018
Objectives: To conduct a first detailed analysis of the pattern of leg movement (LM) activity during sleep in adult subjects with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) compared to healthy controls.Methods: Fifteen ADHD patients and 18 control ...
Corrado Garbazza, Corrado Garbazza, Cornelia Sauter, Juliane Paul, Jenny Kollek, Catharine Dujardin, Sandra Hackethal, Hans Dorn, Anita Peter, Marie-Luise Hansen, Mauro Manconi, Raffaele Ferri, Heidi Danker-Hopfe   +12 more
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The Effect of Contextual Learning in Civic Education on Students’ Civic Competence [PDF]

Journal of Social Sciences, 2009
Problem statement: Globalization demands civic education to develop civic competence involving civic knowledge, civic skills and civic disposition, which are multidimensional. Civic education learning oriented to “contextualized multiple intelligences” concept opened the view of the needs to manage more creative, active participation, meaningful and ...
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Do CSR Committees Moderate the Relationship Between Democratic Societies and Firm Innovation? An International Overview

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to provide evidence of the impact of civil liberties and political rights on corporate innovation, through the lens of institutional theory. Moreover, the research also analyses the moderating role of the CSR committee in the relationships between civil liberties and innovation, and political rights and innovation.
Isabel Gallego‐Álvarez, María Consuelo Pucheta‐Martínez   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainable Growth of Transversal Competencies: Exploring the Competence Relationships among University Students

Education Sciences
The development of transversal competencies, in interaction with professional competencies, is essential for individuals to adapt to change and live meaningful and productive lives.
Zanda Rubene, Girts Dimdins, Anika Miltuze   +2 more
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Civic Education for Democratic Citizens: To What Extent do Civic Education Curricula and Textbooks Establish Foundations for Developing Active Citizens in the Republic of Macedonia?

Journal of Social Science Education, 2019
Purpose: The paper presents a review of the process of inclusion of ‘civic education’ as part of the formal education system in the Republic of Macedonia, from its beginnings as project activity in the late 1990’s to its current implementation as a ...
Ana Mickovska-Raleva
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English across the four nations: A ‘home international’ comparison of secondary English curricula in the UK

The Curriculum Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Every child across the UK is expected to study English until the age of 16. The subject is understood to be a core and foundational element of pupils' curriculum entitlement across their school lives, and success in English is a key determinant for influencing individuals' future trajectories, and for impacting wider economic and social ...
Rebecca Morris, Wendy Ramku
wiley   +1 more source

Multiperspectivity in the EU Project ECCOPS ‘Education for Citizenship Competence to Participation and Sustainability’

Education Sciences
I describe in this paper selected aspects of the Erasmusplus Project Education for Citizenship Competence to Participation and Sustainability, performed by three European countries, in order to empower students for civic engagement through citizenship ...
Olga Bombardelli
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