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Studentische Partizipation ist zentral für die Hochschulentwicklung und bildet gleichzeitig die Grundlage für eine Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE).
Aline Steger
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Since late 2021, serious allegations have been made against physicist Erwin Schrödinger, ranging from pedophilia to serial sexual abuse. These accusations have significantly tarnished the Nobel Prize winner's public reputation. The ongoing debate has repeatedly raised the question of whether, and to what extent, these grave allegations are justified ...
Magdalena Gronau, Martin Gronau
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The Public Character of Church in the Digital Age☆
Abstract The rise of digital technology in recent decades has led to a rapid change of communication and interaction within society and its public dimensions. As this shift in the technological landscape raises theological questions about the appropriate ecclesial use of digital technology, it also touches upon fundamental questions about the church's ...
Benedikt Levin Heymann
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Testimonial for Christ? A Theology of Witness in the Face of Testimonial Studies
Abstract As a contemporary mode of discourse and basic concept of Christian existence, the concept of witnessing, at the interface of public theology and testimonial studies, is examined with regard to its epistemic dimension: What implications does witnessing as knowledge practice have for theology? To this end, the paper outlines the understanding of
Frederike van Oorschot
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“I'm worried, but”: Unpacking the gap between environmental concern and pro‐environmental behavior
Abstract Studies have recurrently found a gap between pro‐environmental attitudes and pro‐environmental behaviors. Consequently, attitudes like environmental concern cannot be assumed to necessarily predict sustainable behavior. However, as the issue salience of climate change steadily increases worldwide, so does the tendency to perform pro ...
Elisabetta Mannoni
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The Political Maturity of Youths and Young Adults: Empirical Evidence from Switzerland
Abstract The debate on voting age 16 is intensifying all over Europe, raising important empirical questions about the political maturity of underage citizens. Building on a survey of 4,000 young citizens aged 16 to 25 years, we shed light on the Swiss context.
Robin Gut, Juri Ezzaini, Daniel Kübler
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Human Capital and Social Capital in the Creation of Political Participation in Switzerland
Abstract Political participation is essential for a well‐functioning democracy. Although political participation is linked to the level of education, little research investigates the political participation of people with a low level of education. This study examines whether the effect of low education on political participation can be offset by social
Alina Zumbrunn
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The Role of Education in Shaping Political Participation Among Young Voters
Abstract This study investigates how education shapes political participation among young voters in Switzerland's direct democratic system, focusing on the turnout gap between highly and less‐educated individuals. Using registry data from the Canton of Zurich, we analyze participation patterns by educational track, gender, citizenship status, family ...
Lucas Leemann, Tabea Palmtag, Mala Walz
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Abstract This paper contributes to the debate on the normative value(s) of deliberative mini publics (DMPs) in climate policy‐making. We discuss different conceptions of the objectives of DMPs, such as increasing democratic legitimacy, effectiveness, and social acceptance.
Janina Walkenhorst, Fabian Schuppert
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Einzelinitiativen in Gemeindeversammlungen: Nutzung und Einsatzbereiche im Kanton Zürich
Die Schweizer Demokratie ist durch ihre weitreichenden direktdemokratischen Instrumente geprägt, die auf allen Staatsebenen verankert sind. Während direktdemokratische Instrumente auf Bundesebene bereits seit Langem im Zentrum politikwissenschaftlicher ...
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