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On the Link Between Fiscal Decentralization and Public Debt in OECD Countries [PDF]
Excessive borrowing by subnational governments is considered to be one of the perils of fiscal decentralization. On the other hand, fiscal decentralization might ensure the scal stability of the public sector by constraining Leviathan governments.
Baskaran, Thushyanthan
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From Materials to Systems: Challenges and Solutions for Fast‐Charge/Discharge Na‐Ion Batteries
Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.This review systematically analyzes the key characteristics limiting the fast‐charge/discharge capability of Na‐ion batteries (SIBs) from a multi‐scale perspective encompassing electrode materials, the electrode‐electrolyte interface, and the system. Furthermore, it presents practical solution strategies for the fundamental issues arising at each scale,
Bonyoung Ku +5 more
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Success, challenges and prospects of decentralization in Africa: a systematic review
Cogent Social SciencesDecentralization remains a global development approach. African countries have been using decentralization by devolution to realize their development vision. This study assesses the success, challenges, and prospects of decentralization in Africa.
Rogers Rugeiyamu, Adam Msendo
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Decentralization as a disincentive for transnational terror? System stability versus government efficiency: an empirical test [PDF]
Using panel data for a maximum of 109 countries over the years 1976-2000, we empirically analyze the impact of decentralization on the occurrence of transnational terror.
Axel Dreher, Justina Fischer
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Sulfide‐Based Electrolytes for All‐Solid‐State Sodium Batteries
Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.This review covers the structural features and synthesis strategies of sulfide‐based solid electrolytes, as well as critical challenges related to conductivity, interfacial and moisture stability, and scaling‐up for practical application in Sodium‐based All Solid‐State Batteries.
Han Yang +6 more
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Recent Advances in Nano‐Microstructured Catalysts for Electrochemical Seawater Electrocatalysis
Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.This review highlights advances in nano‐ and microstructured catalysts for electrochemical seawater conversion. It elucidates design principles, mechanistic understanding, and machine‐learning‐assisted discovery, and outlines key challenges and future opportunities toward efficient, selective, and durable seawater electrocatalysis.
Xiaodong Shao +5 more
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Sequencing fiscal decentralization [PDF]
While there is extensive knowledge about how to design fiscal decentralization policies, considerably less is understood about how a decentralization program should be sequenced and implemented. Countries embarking on decentralization often struggle with
Bahl, Roy, Martinez-Vazquez, Jorge
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One size fits all? Decentralization, corruption, and the monitoring of bureaucrats [PDF]
The majority of theoretical and empirical studies on the relationship between decentralization and corruption argues that the devolution of power might be a feasible instrument to keep corruption at bay. We argue that this result crucially depends on the
Lessmann, Christian, Markwardt, Gunther
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Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.We report a Pt‐decorated Co‐doped BiFeO3 (Pt/BCFO) piezocatalyst achieving an H2 evolution rate of 1896.4 µmol g−1 h−1. Co‐doping induces lattice distortion, enhancing piezoelectric polarization, while Pt sites promote water dissociation. Embedded in a poly(vinylidene fluoride) matrix, Pt/BCFO enables efficient mechanical energy harvesting and catalyst
Dian Zhang +7 more
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