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Sociological ScienceWho represents the corporate elite in democratic governance? In his seminal work on the corporate “inner circle,” Useem (1986) studied three network-related mechanisms from corporate interlocks that together shaped the ideology and political organization
Lasse Folke Henriksen +3 more
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract This study examines the under‐theorized political role and identity of Chinese international students, who emerge as significant actors caught between U.S. soft power ambitions and rising geopolitical suspicion. Amid escalating U.S.‐China tensions, these students are forced to confront environments shaped by competing geopolitical discourses ...
Jing Yu
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, 2020 The paper addresses the question: how to use data-analysis and platform technologies to support and transform democratic governance. Following a short introduction, (1a) why democracy has to be transformed, and (1b) how democracy has to be transformed ...
Krueger, Julia
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Falling pupil numbers and school closures: Setting a research agenda for a new era of precarity
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract This paper explores the significant phenomenon of decreasing pupil numbers in England due to lower birth rates and the impact of a school closure on a school community. It then discusses how the sociology of education might research this major issue.
Eleanor Fagan, Alice Bradbury
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract This study addresses the gap in rigorous evaluation of inclusive Citizenship Education methods in reducing gender and socioeconomic inequalities in political self‐efficacy. This article tests the effectiveness of two pedagogical approaches: counter‐narratives and think‐pair‐share.
Bryony Hoskins +2 more
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The democratic anchorage of governance networks in three European countries
, 2018 The overall aim of the research was to assess and explain the democratic anchorage of governance networks through comparative analysis, and to identify normative principles and approaches that can strengthen their institutional design and resultant ...
Sullivan , H, University of Birmingham +1 more
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Assessing village democracy and welfare in rural Indonesia: an index-based correlation analysis
Frontiers in Political ScienceSince the enactment of Village Law No. 6/2014, rural communities in Indonesia have gained greater autonomy, aimed at promoting democratic governance and enhancing rural welfare.
Lukman Hakim +4 more
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Mental health is a critical issue globally, with young people being one of the most affected groups. Young people have campaigned vehemently for a ‘curriculum for life,’ arguing that their education is failing to meet their needs (British Council, 2022).
Lisa Stephenson, Helen Young
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Not Everything that Counts Can be Counted: A Critical Look at Risk Ratings and Governance Indicators [PDF]
Accurately evaluating country risk and assessing the quality of governance in emerging market economies has become a priority of international corporations, investment banks and multilateral financial institutions. The rating system of the Political Risk
Anja Linder, Carlos Santiso
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SCALING DATA PRACTICES IN MULTINATIONAL FIRMS: ESSAYS ON DATA GOVERNANCE AND DATA DEMOCRATIZATION [PDF]
In recent decades, the perception of data within corporations has evolved significantly, elevating from a mere operational resource to a strategic asset pivotal for value creation. However, despite some progress, industry reports show that many firms still struggle with scaling the necessary data practices for using data effectively, which hampers ...
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