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The Role of Direct Democracy in the European Union [PDF]
In this paper, the introduction of direct-democratic decision-making in all EU decisions is considered when it is feasible without prohibitively increasing decision-making costs.
Gebhard Kirchgässner, Lars P. Feld
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STUDENT MOVEMENT AND THE CASE FOR RANDOMLY SELECTED LEGISLATURES
Političke PerspektiveThe student movement in Serbia employs a repertoire of political actions that transcend conventional political participation in electoral democracies, including reliance on direct and deliberative decision-making, active resistance to recognizable ...
Miloš Kovačević, Ivana Kovačević
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Sociologický Časopis, 2019 This paper focuses on the sources of popular support for direct democracy in the Czech Republic. The analysis first replicates the standard approaches used in previous scholarly research, testing theories of cognitive mobilisation and alienation using ...
Tomáš Dvořák
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Gravity‐Dependent Modulation of Downbeat Nystagmus: Insights From Velocity‐Storage Dysfunction
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Downbeat nystagmus varies with head position, a phenomenon termed gravity‐dependent modulation. We aimed to clarify its mechanism using a velocity‐storage model. Methods In 10 patients with downbeat nystagmus due to cerebellar disorders, we recorded eye movements at different pitch‐ and roll‐axis head positions.
Ji‐Hyung Park +5 more
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Safety and Efficacy of GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists in Adults With Epilepsy, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Managing obesity in patients with epilepsy is complicated by the weight‐gaining properties of essential antiseizure medications (ASMs) such as valproate and pregabalin. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of initiating glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1 RAs) in this population.
Hyoshin Son +3 more
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The Lupus Damage Index Revision Program: Results From the Item Generation and Reduction Phases
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective A data‐driven and expert/patient consensus‐based project to develop a revised Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC)/American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Damage Index (SDI) is under way supported by SLICC, ACR, and the Lupus Foundation of America. Our objective is to report the item generation and reduction phase results
Burak Kundakci +25 more
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Examination of the New Tech Model as a Holistic Democracy [PDF]
, 2017 Using the Degrees of Democracy Framework (Woods & Woods, 2012), we examined eight New Tech (NT) high schools to determine the extent to which they demonstrated characteristics of holistic democracy.
Mosier, Gina +1 more
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Development of a Disease Activity Index for the Assessment of VEXAS Syndrome (VEXAS‐DAI)
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X‐linked, autoinflammatory, somatic syndrome (VEXAS) syndrome is characterized by a complex spectrum of inflammatory and hematologic manifestations. Clinical research to identify effective therapies is urgently needed but is hindered by the lack of validated outcome measures.
Kevin Byram +25 more
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Risk Determinants of direct democracy across Europe. [PDF]
This paper investigates on the demographic, economic, political and cultural determinants of direct democracy in European States using an index of citizen law-making for 43 countries.
Ricciuti, Roberto, Fiorino, Nadia
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Mindfulness, Democracy, and Education [PDF]
, 2015 In this article, we explain how mindfulness can enhance a democratic way of being, connecting practices of awareness, reflection, dialog, and action to democratic citizenship and social arrangements.
LaPrad, James G, Hyde, Andrea Marie
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