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Proxy of democracy? : metaphors of connection as arguments against representation [PDF]
, 2012 This paper aims to assess the arguments that claim representative democracy may be enhanced or replaced by an updated electronic version. Focusing on the dimension of elections and electioneering as the core mechanism of representative democracy I will ...
Cuono, Massimo
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International democracy promotion: a role for public goods theory? [PDF]
, 2008 The state of international democracy promotion is in flux. After more than fifteen years of increasing activity and with more organisations and resources devoted to promoting democracy than ever before, a mood of uncertainty surrounds democracy support's
Burnell, Peter J.
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Deformation Behavior of La2O3‐Doped Copper during Equal Channel Angular Pressing
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.By additions of strengthening elements and/or structure optimization, the mechanical properties of copper can be increased while keeping favorable electric conductivity. By combining addition of La2O3 and processing by equal channel angular pressing, substructure development is achieved, leading to increase in microhardness to more than double the ...
Lenka Kunčická +2 more
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The Neoliberal Assault on Australian Universities and the Future of Democracy: The Philosophical Failure of a Nation [PDF]
, 2006 The transformation of universities from public institutions to transnational business enterprises has met with less resistance in Australia than elsewhere. Yet this transformation undermines the founding principles of Australian democracy. This democracy
Gare, Arran
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Teachers of Secondary School as democracy coaches: study of their conceptions during their initial formation [PDF]
, 2018 This study has been developed within the framework of a European Erasmus + project called ELEF†. The aim of this project is to develop, implement, evaluate and replicate innovative democratic learning environments.
Ferreras Listán, Mario +2 more
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Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.Laser surface texturing significantly improves the corrosion resistance and mechanical strength of 3D‐printed iron polylactic acid (Ir‐PLA) for marine applications. Optimal laser parameters reduce corrosion by 80% and enhance tensile strength by 25% and ductility by 15%.
Mohammad Rezayat +6 more
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Forbes Tıp DergisiObjective: This study aims to analyze the morphometric characteristics of key anatomical structures on the posterior surface of the femur, particularly the linea aspera and the popliteal triangle.
İstemihan ÇOBAN +2 more
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Scrutinizing Values-Based Education in Secondary Grade EFL Coursebooks
International Dialogues on Education: Past and Present, 2020 The study aims to expand the understanding of values and values-based teaching in the English language teaching community by scrutinizing English as a foreign language (EFL) coursebooks and the secondary grade curriculum.
Gülşah Tikiz Ertürk
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Direct Consolidation of Copper–Graphene Composite by Rotary Swaging
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.The applicability of the rotary swaging method for preparation of electroconductive copper–graphene composite by direct consolidation of powders is proven. The consolidated material features advantageous microstructure featuring fine grains and twins, with homogeneous distribution of graphene, primarily along the twin boundaries, which contribute to ...
Radim Kocich +2 more
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