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The public agglomeration effect: Urban–rural divisions in government efficiency and political preferences

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Why and when do cities vote for the left? The emergence of the urban–rural divide in the United States in the 1930s is inconsistent with canonical theories of cleavages. This paper introduces an explanation: agglomeration effects. The provision of government services is more efficient in urban environments because of nonrivalries, economies of
Theo Serlin
wiley   +1 more source

Voting beyond borders: A pilot study investigating preferences and trade-offs in remote voting among the Albanian electorate [PDF]

This study investigates remote voting preferences, the trade-off between vote secrecy and integrity, and vote verification among the Albanian electorate using an online survey.
Kulyk, Oksana; id_orcid, Dalela, Asmita, Agbesi, Samuel, Budurushi, Jurlind, Faraon, Montathar   +4 more
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Architecture of COOPTO Remote Voting Solution

, 2016
This Contribution focuses of investigartion of remote electronic voting system, named COOPTO. Researching of suitablity of electronic voting suolution is forced by necessity of the improvement election process.
Šilhavý, Radek, Prokopová, Zdenka, Šilhavý, Petr   +2 more
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Is support for authoritarian rule contagious? Evidence from field and survey experiments

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract The increasing popularity of strongman rule in democratic societies underscores the need to explore how authoritarian regime preferences might spread socially. We assess the role of social influence on support for leaders with authoritarian inclinations through preregistered field and survey experiments in the Norwegian Armed Forces. The field
Sirianne Dahlum, Torbjørn Hanson, Åshild Johnsen, Andreas Kotsadam, Alexander Wuttke   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

PeriOperative Quality Initiative consensus statement recommendations on the definitions, aims and delivery of shared decision‐making for major surgery

Anaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Shared decision‐making is a collaborative process whereby clinicians and patients work together to decide on a treatment plan that is informed by evidence, clinical experience and individual patient characteristics and preferences. This process is particularly important for complex surgical decisions when the risks and benefits of ...
Debra Leung, Alf Collins, Jennifer Philip, Michael P. W. Grocott, Bernhard Riedel, Denny Z. H. Levett, on behalf of the PeriOperative Quality Initiative XVIII (POQI XVIII) Workgroup, Nina Abild Frederiksen, Peter Alkemade, Ianthe Boden, Mark Boughey, Meg Chiswell, Rohit D'Costa, Jeremy Fernando, Diane Fisher, Tammy C Hoffmann, Hilmy Ismail, Richard Kelly, Telena Kerkham, Smaro Lazarakis, Ailsa McKitterick‐Gillett, Rory Ormiston, Joanne Shafer, Mieka Tabart, Phong Tran, David Wang, David Watters, Elliot Wollner   +27 more
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Indigenous‐Led Adaptation to Complex Climate Risks in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea

Asia Pacific Viewpoint, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pacific Island peoples have long histories of adapting to environmental changes, but recent climate change is now driving complex risks that unfold within rapidly shifting societal and environmental contexts. This study investigates how remote Indigenous communities in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, experience and want to respond to complex ...
Eric Lede, Guy Jackson, Kamilo Bogen, Tristan Pearce   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radar‐Based Deep Learning for Debris Flow Identification Amid the Environmental Disturbances

Geophysical Research Letters
Microwave radar, utilizing the differences in Doppler frequencies from moving target echoes, offers remote sensing capabilities and continuous all‐weather monitoring for geological disasters.
Shuang Liu, Kaiheng Hu, Hao Li, Tobias Schöffl, Haiguang Cheng, Xiaopeng Zhang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Il Remote Internet Voting in prospettiva comparata. Il caso dell'Estonia

, 2020
This article gives an overview about the Estonian i-voting system. This voting system has been allowed in Estonia since 2005 in all types of public election.
SCIANNELLA LUCIA GIUDITTA
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When Jobs Change: Skills Mismatch and the Value of Training

British Journal of Industrial Relations, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article examines the impact of rapidly changing skill requirements on skills mismatch in Europe and the role of training in mitigating adverse effects. Using data on approximately 70 million online job vacancies, we estimate the extent to which occupational skill requirements changed between 2019 and 2023 across European Union (EU ...
Lorcan Kelly, Paul Redmond, Luke Brosnan
wiley   +1 more source

A Case Study Exploring Opportunities to Strengthen Supportive School Systems for Expectant and Parenting Adolescents

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In 2021, Maryland Bill HB0401—Pregnant and Parenting Students Policies and Reports was passed, requiring school districts to create policies around excused absences, childcare and wraparound services for expectant and parenting youth. Despite existing policies, there are often inconsistencies in how expectant and parenting youth (EPY) are ...
Asari Offiong, Emily Young
wiley   +1 more source