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Fighting fire with fire: Prebunking with the use of a plausible meta‐conspiracy framing
British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Prebunking can be used to pre‐emptively refute conspiracy narratives. We developed a new approach to prebunking – fighting fire with fire – which introduces a plausible ‘meta‐conspiracy’ suggesting that conspiracy theories are deliberately spread as part of a wider conspiracy.
Mikey Biddlestone +5 more
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Preventing a nuclear escalation in the Ukraine conflict
Intergenerational Justice ReviewThe Russia-Ukraine conflict has rekindled global anxieties about the potential use of nuclear weapons. It has exposed the complexities of nuclear deterrence in a highly volatile security environment.
Ayesha Zafar
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Ecological Entomology, EarlyView.Hamiltonella defensa infection increases honeydew production in certain aphid genotypes, potentially modifying aphid feeding behaviour. Parasitoid wasps, Aphidius ervi, are more attracted to honeydew from H. defensa‐infected aphids; though larger honeydew amounts may slightly deter searching.
Desiré Macheda +5 more
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Partitioning the Expected Value of Countermeasures with an Application to Terrorism. [PDF]
Decis Anal, 2023 John RS, Dillon RL, Burns WJ, Scurich N.
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Golden weapons and golden fetters: From the gold standard to the new geopolitics
The Economic History Review, EarlyView.Abstract This paper explores the historical relationship between monetary regimes, security concerns, and geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on the role of gold. Throughout history, monetary systems have been deeply intertwined with international state systems and security provisions.
Harold James
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How to punish cyber criminals: A study to investigate the target and consequence based punishments for malware attacks in UK, USA, China, Ethiopia & Pakistan. [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Khadam N +6 more
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Fatigue &Fracture of Engineering Materials &Structures, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In this study, the influence of resin cross‐link density on thermomechanical properties and fatigue behavior of polyurethane resins and glass fiber‐reinforced polyurethane (PUR‐GFRP) composites was investigated. This material is a candidate for renewable energy applications like rotor blades in wind turbines.
Martin Demleitner +5 more
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Deterrence, Compellence, or Credibility Fatigue? Russian Nuclear Threats in the War on Ukraine
Journal for Peace and Nuclear DisarmamentOn 24 February 2022, Russia’s attack on Ukraine was accompanied by a public speech by President Putin, warning the West from interference in Russia’s “special operation” against Ukraine.
Polina Sinovets, Muhammed Ali Alkış
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Culture of Revenge: Analysing Blood Revenge in Pakistan's Tribal Areas
The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Revenge is a widespread phenomenon present in every culture. It is defined as a motivated retaliation against an offense or wrongdoing perceived as harmful or a violation of moral norms. Previous psychological research views revenge as an expressive action done for personal satisfaction.
Muhammad Asif +3 more
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Deterring and Dissuading Nuclear Terrorism
Journal of Strategic Security, 2012 While nuclear deterrence theory may be well-suited to dealing with nuclear-armed states, its suitability for deterring nuclear terrorism has frequently been questioned since 9/11.
John J. Klein
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