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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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Inbreeding and Osteoporosis in Croatian Island Isolates
Collegium antropologicum, 2004 The aim of this study was to investigate a recessive genetic component in susceptibility to osteoporosis (OP) by comparing its prevalence in isolated villages of three Croatian islands: Brač, Hvar and Korčula with different levels of inbreeding. A random sample of 20-30% adults from 14 villages was obtained, including a total of 1, 389 examinees.
Rudan, Pavao +9 more
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Facilitating Feeling?: The Relationship between Memorials and Emotions
Sociological Inquiry, EarlyView.This article explores if and how national memorials impact collective emotions among local residents, focusing on the National Memorial for Peace and Justice (NMPJ) in Montgomery, Alabama. This understudied question is of sociological importance given the change in federal policy regarding public memorials, particularly the removal of references to ...
Ashley V. Reichelmann, James E. Hawdon
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Inbreeding and learning disability in Croatian island isolates.
Collegium antropologicum, 2002 The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of learning disability (LD) in isolate populations with different inbreeding coefficients (F). Prevalence of LD and F were determined in 10 villages from five Croatian islands: Brac, Hvar, Korcula, Lastovo and Susak.
Rudan, I. +9 more
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Italian and Croatian Urban Planning: A Comparative Analysis [PDF]
Croatian and Italian coasts get involved in seasonal tourism that affects the equilibrium of cities. This phenomenon causes many specific problems that can be solved by suitable urban planning strategies.
Carla D Uva
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What is a Multi‐Ethnic Party and How to Spot a Fake One?
Swiss Political Science Review, EarlyView.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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Geoadria, 2009 The Croatian Littoral has been the most important tourist destination for tourists from Slovenia for decades. The coastal areas of Istria, Kvarner, and Dalmatia, including the Adriatic islands, became widely popular among Slovenes in the period of ...
Simon Kerma +2 more
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BRANDING OF CROATIAN ISLANDS ON SELECTED EXAMPLES
, 2020 Today's evolving macro environment conditions are characterized by hyper-production and hyper- competition. Remaining competitive requires differentiation through utility and emotional values, which is made possible by branding. Destination branding brings multiple benefits.
Bekić, Ivana +2 more
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A SKETCH FOR THE PORTRAIT OF THE DIALECTOLOGIST PETAR ŠIMUNOVIĆ
Fluminensia: Journal for Philological Research, 2014 The paper addresses the dialectological work of the academician Petar Šimunović (published works and unpublished manuscripts), primarily his works on the dialects of Central Dalmatian islands and dialects in the Buzet region, as well as his ...
Silvana Vranić
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Metabolic syndrome in a metapopulation of Croatian island isolates.
Croatian medical journal, 2006 To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with the metabolic syndrome in 9 isolated populations on Adriatic islands, Croatia, and in the group of immigrants to these islands.Random samples of 100 inhabitants from each village and 101 immigrants were collected during 2002 and 2003. Bivariate and multivariate methods were used in data analysis.
Kolčić, Ivana +5 more
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