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Comparative Migration Studies, 2021 Much has been written on the positive effect of direct democracy (initiatives, referendums) on voter turnout. However, we have limited knowledge about potential differential effects on voters belonging to various ethnic groups.
Anita Manatschal
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Genetic diversity and population structure of the Taigan dog breed
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.The Taigan is a rare sighthound from the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. We used DNA markers to study its genetic diversity and compare it with other sighthound breeds. Our findings show that the Taigan shares close genetic ties with the Kazakh Tazy, suggesting a common ancestry shaped by nomadic traditions and regional adaptation.
Kira Bespalova +10 more
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Deliberativa, diretta o partecipativa?
Quaderni di Sociologia, 2014 Representative democracy is currently challenged in all Western political systems. In Italy this challenge in recent years has been launched in a distinctive way by the Movimento Cinque Stelle (M5s, Five Star Movement).
Antonio Floridia, Rinaldo Vignati
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Log file‐based quality assurance method for respiratory gating system
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.Abstract Background As medical linear accelerator technology advances, enabling higher dose rate deliveries, hypofractionation regimens has increased. This necessitates respiratory gating systems that synchronize radiation delivery with tumor position, requiring simple rigorous quality assurance (QA) to ensure treatment accuracy and patient safety ...
Wonjoong Cheon +7 more
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Direct democracy and subjective regime legitimacy in Europe [PDF]
, 2017 While much research focuses on the causes and consequences of direct democracy and regime legitimacy, little attention has been paid to the potential relationship between them.
Gherghina, Sergiu
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Equality as the name of democracy - Bogdana Koljević: Democracy of contemporary French poststructuralism, Serbian State Publisher of Textbooks, Belgrade, 2018 [PDF]
Sociološki Pregled, 2019 This exceptional book for our public opens dilemmas about the potential of democracy as it is, an opinion which is frequently taken for granted or rejected here, in a rather arbitrary manner.
Bratina Boris R.
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Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.Abstract Background The aim of this study was to thoroughly analyze the reproducibility of radiomics feature extraction across three Image Biomarker Standardization Initiative (IBSI)‐compliant platforms using a digital phantom for benchmarking. It uncovers high consistency among common features while also pointing out the necessity for standardization ...
Han‐Back Shin +5 more
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Does direct democracy increase civic virtues? A systematic literature review
Frontiers in Political ScienceDue to widespread citizen disenchantment with representative democracy, the introduction of direct-democratic institutions is often promoted as a promising remedy to overcome the current democratic crisis. Theorists of participatory democracy have argued
Laurent Bernhard
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SARS‐CoV‐2 Is Linked to Brain Volume Loss in Multiple Sclerosis
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective The impact of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection on brain and spinal cord pathology in patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) remains unclear. We aimed to describe changes in brain lesion activity and brain and spinal cord volumes following SARS‐CoV‐2 infection.
Tomas Uher +12 more
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Is the Internet a Viable Threat to Representative Democracy? [PDF]
, 2008 The Internet, despite its relatively recent advent, is critical to millions of Americans’ way of life. Although the Internet arguably opens new opportunities for citizens to become more directly involved in their government, some scholars fear this ...
Thompson, David M.
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