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Exploring coherence, learning and directionality in policy mixes for sustainability transition: the case of the Norwegian maritime transport’s decarbonization
Achieving Sustainability Transition (ST) targets poses challenges for public authorities, decision-makers, and policies. It is not enough to rely on...
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Beyond bipartisan support: analyzing the TikTok ban votes in the U.S. house of representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives made a significant move by passing legislation on the TikTok ban ‘twice’ in less than 40 days. The passed...
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Citizen participation through direct legislation: a road to success? A perspective from Switzerland
Citizen participation is generally considered crucial to ensuring that policies effectively address public needs. But there is a long-running debate...
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Land use evaluation and capacity assessment for sustainable urban physical development: case of study Ahvaz city
Land use evaluation and capacity assessment for sustainable urban development in Ahvaz city has become crucial due to rapid urban expansion...
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The Hong Kong model - building an effective anti-corruption agency
This paper examines factors that contributed to the effectiveness of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong, China as a...
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Advancing the Anti-corruption cause through International Cooperation: lessons from the Hong Kong experience
Corruption remains a significant challenge to the stability, development, and well-being of jurisdictions worldwide. To address this issue, the...
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A qualitative approach in comparing six cities toward a resilient response plan: COVID-19 and inequalities
COVID-19 has dramatically affected financial markets, economies, and societies worldwide and exposed pre-existing inequalities in cities. This work...
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Explaining the German lobbying register law and its reform: combining insights from the Multiple Streams Framework and Punctuated Equilibrium Theory
This paper explains the adoption and reform of the German lobbying register law in 2021 and 2023 as a major policy change in German lobbying...
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The space of rules and rules of space: reflecting on local ordinances during the Covid-19 pandemic
This article investigates the role of the spatial dimension in the formulation of pandemic rules in Italy, with a specific focus on the municipal...
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Socio-cultural transformations in modernity and household patterns: a study on local traditions housing and the impact and evolution of vernacular architecture in Yazd, Iran
The study investigates the impact of vernacular architecture in Yazd, Iran, focusing on traditional housing and its influence on the socio-physical...
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Revolving door benefits? The consequences of the revolving door for political access
Do policymakers grant greater access to organized interests employing their former colleagues? While a growing literature examines the “revolving...
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Investigating the relation between emotional and cultural map** by considering collective memory in Urban design from perspective of citizens (case study: Tehran, Iran)
Perception of Citizens about a city is an essential issue in urban planning. Hence, having an understanding of the people’s perception can help...
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Nonprofit coalitions: recasting equity, engagement and effectiveness
Nonprofit advocacy coalitions are a distinctive but poorly understood type of coalition. This study is the product of a rare opportunity to...
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The case for associational self-regulation of lobbying in the United States
While governments frequently regulate many trades, businesses, and professions, there are limits to which lobbying and advocacy can be controlled....
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The impacts of public space flagship projects on local communities: evidence from Atigh Square of Isfahan, Iran
The examination of the comprehensive effects of flagship projects on adjacent neighborhoods remains inadequately explored, particularly within...
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The Loci of Power and Connection: a framework for exploring the democratic relationships of civil society organisations
This article constructs a framework for understanding the activities of interest groups and other civil society organisations (CSOs) in relation to...
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When is grassroots lobbying effective? The case of the e-petitions at the national level in the UK
The article examines the effectiveness of one technique of grassroots lobbying (e-petitions) in the UK through the prism of: (1) the claim that the...
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Strategies, access and influence: a survey of interests groups in Chile
How do lobbies and interest groups achieve their goals? To answer that, this article explores jointly the three dimensions of the lobbying dynamic:...
