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Decentralization and political institutions [PDF]
, 2006 Does fiscal decentralization lead to more efficient governance, better public goods, and higher economic growth? This paper tests hypotheses posed by theoretical literature that the results of decentralization depend on features of political ...
Enikolopov, Ruben +3 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Field‐driven active colloids are framed as distributed micromachines in which externally supplied power, sensing, and control regulate task‐relevant states. By closing the loop between particle behavior, imaging, computation, and electric or magnetic actuation, these systems can progress from programmable motion toward adaptive functional outcomes ...
Ruchi Patel, Bhuvnesh Bharti
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Fiscal Decentralization in Kenya: The Constituency Development Fund and the Growth of Government [PDF]
This paper explores the financial implications of fiscal decentralization policies on the central government's operating budget in Kenya. The paper evaluates how devolved funds under the constituency development fund (CDF) have been utilized to start ...
Bagaka, Obuya
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The Potential of Self‐Maintainable Living Materials
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Self‐maintainable living materials are presented as the next generation of bioadaptive systems, integrating continuous sensing, decision‐making, response, self‐repair, and adaptation in a closed‐loop framework. This review highlights the design principles and emerging technologies that enable autonomous, long‐term functionality for future regenerative ...
Mohammadsadegh Nadimifar +4 more
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HeliyonTechnological innovation is a pivotal driver of high-quality economic development, and China's distinctive fiscal decentralization model stands out as a crucial institutional factor behind the country's economic growth miracle.
Wenhong Li, Dan Li
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Post-decentralization regional economies and actors -- putting the capacity of Local governments to the test [PDF]
Decentralization in Indonesia was introduced institutionally in 2001, with a democratization drive promoted by international donors and by the intention of the new government to clear away the centralistic image of Soeharto. Decentralization has had some
Matsui, Kazuhisa
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.A biomimetic multi‐layer hygroscopic membrane redistributes salt toward an air‐accessible nanofiber interface, enabling rapid interfacial deliquescence while a brush‐like hydrogel promotes efficient liquid transport and storage. By decoupling vapor capture from bulk water storage, the membrane achieves fast sorption kinetics and enables rapid‐cycling ...
Fu‐Yao Zhong +8 more
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The Impact of Local Decentralization on Economic Growth: Evidence from U.S. Counties [PDF]
We analyze the impact of fiscal decentralization on U.S. county population, employment, and real income growth. Our findings suggest that government organization matters for local economic growth, but that the impacts vary by government unit and by ...
Hammond, George W., Tosun, Mehmet S.
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Lipid mesophases provide a versatile platform for colon‐targeted delivery of biotherapeutics, protecting them from degradation while enhancing mucoadhesion and enabling localized, controlled release to the inflamed mucosa after oral or rectal administration. In a DSS‐induced colitis model, this strategy reduced disease activity, inflammatory biomarkers,
Rafaela Gazzi +13 more
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New Evidence on Fiscal Decentralization and the Size of Government [PDF]
This paper adds to the literature by utilizing improved data on tax revenue decentralization to re-examine the relationship between fiscal decentralization and the size of government.
Jon H. Fiva
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