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The Paradox of an Empire by Treaty

open access: green, 2014
Belmessous, S ; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9392-8921
openalex   +2 more sources

The Double Majority Voting Rule of the EU Reform Treaty as a Democratic Ideal for an Enlarging Union : an Appraisal Using Voting Power Analysis [PDF]

open access: yes
The Double Majority rule in the Treaty is claimed to be simpler, more transparent and more democratic than the existing rule. We examine these questions against the democratic ideal that the votes of all citizens in whatever member country should be of ...
Aziz, Haris, Leech, Dennis
core  

Activatable smart contrast agents for photoacoustic imaging

open access: yesSmart Molecules, EarlyView.
This review highlights recent advances in smart activatable photoacoustic imaging (PAI) contrast agents, which dynamically modulate their optical properties in response to external stimuli or microenvironmental cues. It discusses their molecular design, activation mechanisms, biomedical applications, and future prospects for clinically tailored use ...
Donghyeon Oh   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental analysis of bolted connections for precast concrete walls under cyclic tensile loading

open access: yesStructural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract Dry‐bolted connections in precast wall structures simplify the assembly process and offer significant advantages in terms of construction speed and cost. In fact, the reduction of the required workmanship, compared to wet connections, makes this solution highly competitive.
Ricardo Martins   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inclusion of antimicrobial resistance in a pandemic agreement: why it matters and what comes next? [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Aff Sch
Beckham J   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Assessing Capability Complexity Using Enterprise Architecture Framework

open access: yesSystems Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study proposes a structured and quantitative methodology to evaluate the holistic complexity of system‐of‐systems (SoSs), employing the Zachman Architecture Framework (ZAF) as its foundational analytical tool. A five‐phase analytical procedure is developed and empirically validated, encompassing: (1) refinement of complexity measures, (2)
Javad Bakhshi, Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik
wiley   +1 more source

Finding One's Place: ESL Teachers' Experiences of Language and Identity in the School Spaces of Quebec

open access: yesTESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract This study investigates how English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers navigate their professional and linguistic identities within Quebec's complex linguistic landscape. Drawing on critical approaches to conceptualizing space, we examine physical and metaphorical spaces in schools as sites of identity negotiation and community building. Data
Philippa Parks   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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