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Nuclear weapons and European interests : Discussions in the Assembly of the Western European Union, 1955–1975 [PDF]

, 2011
In the 1950s and 1960s the Defence Committee of the Western European Union (WEU) Assembly submitted a series of conspicuous reports on nuclear control issues, culminating in a plea for an Atlantic nuclear force.
Megens, C.M,
core   +2 more sources

Beyond the Bin: The Effect of Waste Reduction on Real Earnings Management

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We investigate the effect of waste management strategies on real earnings management. Using a sample of 6515 firm‐year observations from 22 countries spanning the 2011–2022 period, we show that companies that reduce their waste generation are less likely to engage in real earnings management, supporting the ethical theoretical perspective ...
Faten Lakhal, Assil Guizani, Khaled Ghozzi, Khaled Hussainey   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Can Central Bank Communication Guide Individuals' Expectations About the Macroeconomy? Evidence From a Randomized Information Experiment in China

International Studies of Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Communication with the market to guide public expectations has become a pivotal monetary policy instrument for central banks worldwide. Therefore, assessing the efficacy of communication in influencing personal expectations is essential for central banks.
Yuying Jin, Sunyao Xia
wiley   +1 more source

Caste as a Social Kind

Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Gender and race have received significant philosophical attention recently; they are the paradigm cases of social kinds in most philosophical accounts. I argue for the inclusion of caste as a social kind because it affects the lives of many people, and because it presents itself as an important test case for philosophers of social kinds.
Ajinkya Deshmukh
wiley   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Between Practicality and Politics: Factors of Sub‐National Aid Allocation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Bosnia and Herzegovina represents a unique case of aid recipient for its complex history and administrative and political divisions. Yet, little is known about how foreign aid is allocated to local recipients. This qualitative study uncovers factors shaping sub‐national aid allocation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting donors' and ...
Lenka Dušková, Simona Šafaříková, Eva Šerá Komlossyová, Aida Avdić, Boris Avdić, Tereza Nováková   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The regulatory frameworks surrounding CRISPR‐edited papaya and their impact on international commerce

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract The papaya tree (Carica papaya L.), native to the Americas, is cultivated in tropical regions and holds substantial economic importance, with an estimated export volume of 365 000 t in 2023. However, diseases caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, and nematodes can lead to severe losses.
Luíza Favaratto, Mirielson L da Silva, David S Buss, Oeber F Quadros, Raul Tapia‐Tussell, José A Ventura, Antonio Alberto R Fernandes, Patricia M B Fernandes   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consequences of Enduring Low Fertility – A German Case Study
Demographic Projections and Implications for Different Policy Fields

Comparative Population Studies, 2015
Der Originalbeitrag in deutscher Sprache ist verfügbar unter: Bd. 40 (2015): Ausgewählte deutsche Beiträge.Compared to all other countries in the world, Germany has been a “low-fertility country” for a longer period: the total fertility rate has been ...
Martin Bujard
doaj  

Understanding and improving the mental health of refugees and asylum‐seekers: Reflections from the closing panel of the 2024 International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Annual Meeting

Journal of Traumatic Stress, EarlyView.
Abstract Forcible displacement due to war and persecution has reached unprecedented heights across the globe. The mental health impact of trauma and displacement on refugee communities is profound. Although there are several evidence‐based therapies that are efficacious in reducing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in refugees ...
Angela Nickerson, B. Heidi Ellis, Naser Morina, Frank Neuner, Lori Zoellner   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

DIGIPART - A pilot dataset exploring the digitalisation of political parties. [PDF]

Data Brief
Meloni M, Lupato FG, von Nostitz F, Sandri G, Barberà O, Mompó A.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source