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The paper examines the importance of the methodological debates of the 2010s, occurring in the study of electoral governance Until the mid-2000s subjectivist approach of the theory of rational choice almost unchallenged dominated in this scientific field
Nikolai Vladimirovich Grishin +1 more
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Geography of Electoral Volatility in the Warmia and Mazury Voivodeship of Poland [PDF]
The authors describe the impact of administrative reforms on the electoral volatility in the Warmia and Mazury voivodeship of Poland. The administrative reforms resulted in the formation of a new territorial organization of power.
Tarasov Ilya N., Fidrya Efim S.
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The Politics of Framing the Student Problem: Inquiries Into Australian Civics Education, 2006–2024
ABSTRACT Recurring debates about civics, the kinds of history that should, and should not, be taught in school, and ‘standards debates’ about the ‘basics’ typically follow on the heels of recurring moral panics about the ‘declining’ state of ‘our’ education system.
Patrick O'Keeffe +2 more
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Electoral Systems and Inequalities in Government Interventions [PDF]
Abstract This paper studies the political determinants of inequalities in government interventions under majoritarian (MAJ) and proportional representation (PR) systems. We propose a probabilistic voting model of electoral competition with highly targetable government interventions and heterogeneous localities.
Castanheira De Moura, Micael +2 more
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ABSTRACT The 2023 Australian Voice to Parliament Referendum presented a pivotal moment in the nation's democratic landscape. Despite support for Indigenous well‐being, the referendum did not secure the necessary approval, prompting extensive analysis of its outcome.
Scott Baum, William Mitchell
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Electoral integrity has become a central procedural benchmark for assessing democratic quality in the Andean region, where competitive elections coexist with persistent distrust, post-electoral polarization, and recurring allegations of fraud.
Santiago Carranco-Paredes, Ariel Merino
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ABSTRACT As modes of activism rapidly evolve, activists—both seasoned and emerging—must increasingly navigate a hybrid terrain of both digital and non‐digital engagement. This paper draws on the personal narratives of 16 nascent activists based in Australia to explore how they develop competencies related to digital storytelling, which is critical to ...
Garth Stahl +5 more
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Body donor programs in Australia and New Zealand: Current status and future opportunities
Abstract Body donation is critical to anatomy study in Australia and New Zealand. Annually, more than 10,000 students, anatomists, researchers, and clinicians access tissue donated by local consented donors through university‐based body donation programs. However, little research has been published about their operations.
Rebekah A. Jenkin, Kevin A. Keay
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Digital governance for democratic integrity in West African electoral contexts
Digital technologies are transforming electoral processes across West Africa. Social media, digital ID systems, and online results interfaces offer new avenues for transparency and civic participation, but they also threaten democratic integrity.
Zara Schroeder +2 more
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Refusal of Party Governance; An Analytical Introduction to the Relationship between the Party System & the Electoral System in Iran [PDF]
If we consider the main task of the parties to achieve power and obtain the seats of the representatives, the most important issue facing political actors is to provide institutional and legal framework for the political participation of individuals and ...
Hasan Amaei, Mostafa Rezaei
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