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Do Voters and Candidates Share the Same Views on Democracy? Support for and Satisfaction with Democracy in Switzerland

open access: yesSwiss Political Science Review, EarlyView.
Abstract The perceived “crisis of democracy” has received much attention in recent scholarly and societal debates. Yet much of the focus has been on democratic attitudes of citizens. We only know little about the democracy orientations of political candidates, and whether voter and candidate views on democracy are congruent.
Annika Lindholm, Lukas Lauener
wiley   +1 more source

Non-Observation Bias in an Address-Register-Based CATI/CAPI Mixed Mode Survey

open access: yesMethoden, Daten, Analysen, 2016
Landline surveys suffer from an increasing risk of excluding a relevant share of the population. To analyze and correct telephone coverage issues, face-to-face surveys are often used, which contain questions about landline ownership and registration ...
Oliver Lipps
doaj   +1 more source

Explaining the Populist Radical Right's Success in the 2023 Swiss National Elections: A Reference Group Perspective

open access: yesSwiss Political Science Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This study analyses the success of populist radical right (PRR) parties in the 2023 Swiss elections using reference group theory. While existing literature emphasizes the influence of objective and subjective group membership on electoral choice, it often overlooks voters' feelings toward groups they do not belong to and their perceptions of ...
Anke Tresch, Line Rennwald
wiley   +1 more source

Political Gender Stereotypes in Parallel: Are Elites or Citizens More Prejudiced?

open access: yesSwiss Political Science Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Research shows that many voters ascribe stereotypical traits and issue competences to male and female politicians – such as viewing women as more compassionate and honest, and men as more competent and decisive – and use these perceptions when evaluating candidates.
Nathalie Giger, Anke Tresch
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Topic Salience on Nonresponse, Self‐Reported Turnout and Party Choice: An Experimental Study from the Swiss Election Study (Selects)

open access: yesSwiss Political Science Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Political surveys are subject to nonresponse bias, leading to overestimated voter turnout and, at times, underestimated support for far‐right parties. This study examines whether altering the salience of a survey's topic at the recruitment stage affects survey participation and nonresponse bias, and with what trade‐offs. Using the panel survey
Nursel Alkoç   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

FORS: Separating Configuration From Formal Specification [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
FORS is a domain specific language (DSL) language for formal specification of product lines. It is specifically designed to allow domain experts to specify the behavior of a (new) product in an unambiguous manner. FORS uses a library design.
Peters, Chiel, Peters, C. (Chiel)
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How the Electoral System Influences Personalization and Individual Campaign Spending: Evidence from Switzerland's First‐Time Finance Disclosure Regulations

open access: yesSwiss Political Science Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Personalization—greater candidate‐centeredness at the expense of political parties—is a defining feature of 21st‐century electoral politics. But to what extent does the electoral system shape this trend? We develop a theoretical argument rooted in the design of open‐list proportional representation (OLPR).
Elia Gerber   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A-FORS - Autonomous-Fiber Optic Rotational Seismograph [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Przedstawiono zrealizowaną koncepcję czujnika światłowodowego A-FORS (Autonomicznego Światłowodowego Sejsmografu Rotacyjnego) przeznaczonego do detekcji efektów rotacyjnych występujących podczas zdarzeń sejsmicznych. Główną cechą charakteryzującą układ A-
Jaroszewicz, L. R., Krajewski, Z.
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El Boletín de la Biblioteca Pública de la Provincia de Buenos Aires: un instrumento estratégico de gestión y exhibición (1899-1905)

open access: yesPalabra Clave [La Plata]
Se elabora una caracterización del Boletín de la Biblioteca Pública de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, editado entre 1899 y 1905 por Luis Ricardo Fors en el marco de sus funciones como director de la biblioteca situada en La Plata.
Ayelén Dorta
doaj   +1 more source

Introduction to the Special Issue “The 2023 Swiss National Elections”

open access: yesSwiss Political Science Review, EarlyView.
Abstract The 2023 Swiss federal elections took place in a multi‐issue context. Various international crises caused global uncertainty, which dominated media and social discourse during the election year. Ultimately, the election results strengthened the right wing, but not exclusively.
Line Rennwald   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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