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Decentralisation and Legal Pluralism in Small Towns in Uganda

open access: yesPublic Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Weak decentralization, authoritarianism and limited economic development in small towns in Uganda have been seen as key obstacles to political inclusion. However, small towns in theory also hold hope for political inclusion due to the potential for more direct citizen engagement and flexibility to be able to respond to citizens' needs. Drawing
Ana Maria Vargas Falla   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Return Fantasies: Martial Masculinity, Misogyny and Homosocial Bonding in the Aftermath of Second World War

open access: yesGender &History, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract This article explores male popular culture in Australia in the mid‐1940s, particularly men's magazines of the period, to illuminate aspects of the psycho‐sexual dimensions of Australian veterans returning to civil society. The sexual landscape of Australian society had undergone considerable transformation, especially through an increasing ...
Stephen Garton
wiley   +1 more source

How effective are behavioral interventions to increase the take‐up of social benefits? A systematic review of field experiments

open access: yesJournal of Policy Analysis and Management, EarlyView.
Abstract Non‐take‐up of social benefits is a significant policy issue caused by factors such as lack of awareness, compliance costs, and stigma. While public information campaigns, default options, and in‐person assistance are increasingly used, their effectiveness remains poorly understood.
Pierre‐Marc Daigneault   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spotless Lilies and Foul Smelling Weeds: Architecture and Moral Cleanliness in Victorian Magdalen Convents [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
I have undertaken a detailed analysis of the architecture of Victorian magdalen convents as part of my broader research into religious houses in Britain, built between the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829 and the present day.
Jordan, K., Jordan, K.
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A review of high nature value farming systems in Europe: Biodiversity, ecosystem services, drivers, innovations and future prospects

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Farming systems of high natural and cultural value represent approximately 30% of farmlands in the European Union and are associated with a high species and habitat diversity and/or the presence of species of European conservation concern. This study aims to synthesize the existing knowledge on the assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem ...
Elsa Varela   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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