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Biased bureaucrats and the policies of international organizations

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract This article advances a novel argument about the policy output of international organizations (IOs) by highlighting the role of individual staffers. We approach them as purposive actors carrying heterogeneous ideological biases that materially shape their policy choices on the job.
Valentin Lang, Lukas Wellner, Alexandros Kentikelenis   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nuclear Intron Sequence Variation of the Bulinus globosus Complex (Mollusca: Planorbidae): Implications for Molecular Systematic Analyses. [PDF]

Biology (Basel)
Tantrawatpan C, Vaisusuk K, Tanga CM, Pilap W, Bunchom N, Andrews RH, Thanchomnang T, Maleewong W, Saijuntha W.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Endogenous opposition: Identity and ideology in Kuwaiti electoral politics

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract How do opposition elites succeed in authoritarian elections? Existing theories of authoritarian politics suggest a pivotal role for elections in enhancing the survival of incumbent dictators. Yet, in many contexts, opposition elites attract considerable support and constrain the policymaking authorities of these dictators.
Daniel L. Tavana
wiley   +1 more source

Detection of <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> in a Reactive Blood Bank Sample in Sonora, Mexico. [PDF]

Trop Med Infect Dis
Paredes-Sotelo I, Reséndiz-Sandoval M, Garibay-Escobar A, Paredes-González EA, Angulo-Molina A, Ramos-Ligonio A, Dumonteil E, Herrera C, Valenzuela O.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

National identity after conquest

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Conquering powers routinely adopt state‐directed nationalization projects that seek to make the boundaries of the nation coterminous with the (newly expanded) boundaries of the state. To this end, they implement policies that elevate the economic status of individuals who embrace the occupier's national identity and discriminate against those ...
Christopher Carter, Daniel W. Gingerich
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive Classification of Surgically Resected Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors: Updates From a Single-Institution Experience Based on the WHO 5th Edition. [PDF]

J Korean Med Sci
Kim H, Kim EE, Kim YH, Park JW, Jung KC, Kim H, Won JK, Park SH.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Estimating uveal melanoma volume with ellipsoid tumour models

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Ellipsoid tumour models are used to approximate the tumour volume of uveal melanomas, as the conventionally used ultrasound does not provide a three‐dimensional visualization of the tumour. However, these models are a simplification of the actual tumour geometry.
Lisa Klaassen, Teresa A. Ferreira, Gregorius Luyten, Jan‐Willem M. Beenakker   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Alzheimer's and Lewy body disease pathology with basal forebrain volume and cognitive impairment. [PDF]

Alzheimers Res Ther
Schumacher J, Teipel S, Storch A.
europepmc   +1 more source

Impact of ownership structure and cross‐listing on the role of female audit committee financial experts in mitigating earnings management

Business Ethics, the Environment &Responsibility, EarlyView.
Abstract This study investigates whether female Audit Committee Financial Experts (ACFEs) at Chinese listed companies reduce earnings management by examining their influence under different ownership structures and cross‐listing scenarios. Our findings reveal that female ACFEs negatively affect earnings management, with their impact varying by ...
Bilal, Francisca Ezeani, Muhammad Usman, Bushra Komal, Ali Meftah Gerged   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source