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Generating French virtual commuting network at municipality level [PDF]
We aim to generate virtual commuting networks in the French rural regions in order to study the dynamics of their municipalities. Since we have to model small commuting flows between municipalities with a few hundreds or thousands inhabitants, we opt for a stochastic model presented by Gargiulo et al. 2012.
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Level of analysis problem in the post-cold war deterrence: The need for regional perspectives [PDF]
The end of the Cold War has had profound effect on deterrence theory and practice. Contrary to the perceived belief that deterrence was a dead concept after the demise of the Cold War rivalries, it lives, even grabs more attentions with recent ...
Mehmetcik Hakan
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Will emerging technology increase the possibility of nuclear war? Given the multitude of ways emerging technology intersects with nuclear weapons, critical thinking about an imagined future that goes beyond net assessment, myopic mirror-imaging, and ...
James Johnson
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Sociological Investigation of Academic Cheating among Students [PDF]
Introduction One of the pressing issues faced by universities today is "academic cheating," which has been causing significant and irreparable harm to the academic community due to its pervasive nature.
Akbar Aliverdinia+2 more
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Novel ultrasonic bat deterrents based on aerodynamic whistles [PDF]
Novel ultrasonic bat deterrents based on aerodynamic whistles are investigated experimentally and numerically. The baseline deterrent, a single-whistle design inspired by Beeken [1], is examined first. It consists of two resonating cavities/chambers. The whistle is ``powered'' by a regulated high-pressure air supply and the performance of the whistle ...
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STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATIONS: INDIA'S PURSUIT OF COUNTERFORCE TARGETING AND REGIONAL STABILITY
In the intricate web of South Asia's security dynamics, India and Pakistan's relationship holds the key to equilibrium. Geographical proximity demands swift responses, prompting India's strategic shift towards Counterforce targeting.
Mubeen Ashraf , Syed Saif ul Haq
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Why Mexicans (Dis) Obey the Law : Social Norms, Legal Punishment and Pluralistic Ignorance
This paper presents the results of an experimental research project on the causes of Mexicans’ law-abiding and non-abiding behaviour. Firstly, it explains the theories tested, namely, deterrence and normative theory of law-abidance, and defines the ...
Rebeca Pérez León
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The purpose of this monograph is to start a theory of deterrence which has the capability of quantitatively answering the question of what is required to deter a nation or alliance from certain acts. Despite the existence of voluminous writing on deterrence, from the beginning of the nuclear age and even before, none of it attempts a theoretical ...
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Abstract Based on histological cross‐sections, the chondrocranium of the common musk turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) was reconstructed, described, and compared with other turtles. It differs from that of other turtle chondrocrania by possessing elongated, slightly dorsally orientated nasal capsules with three dorsolateral foramina, which might be ...
Luca Leicht+2 more
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The impact of an employee's psychological contract breach on compliance with information security policies: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation [PDF]
Despite the rapid rise in social engineering attacks, not all employees are as compliant with information security policies (ISPs) to the extent that organisations expect them to be. ISP non-compliance is caused by a variety of psychological motivation.
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