La costruzione culturale della vita materiale: dono strategico, economie e relazioni informali nei mercati pubblici by Silvia Lelli

“… After a short theoretical introduction that highlights how field research in public street markets provides a contribution to economic-anthropological theories, street markets turn out to be characterized by a dense social interaction, and by complex intersections of multidirectional policies: within them, the effects of economic and administrative macro-policies imposed 'from above' are visible and, at the same time, in reverse, we can detect here aspects of the local social construction that from grass root level influences the exterior, both in forms of organized resistance against disadvantageous imposed policies, and by spontaneously shaping the social interaction pattern and the identity of the urban neighbourhoods where markets are sited. …”
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Smart Cities in comparison: An analysis of the best Smart Cities by Stefano CARBONI

“…Furthermore, the thematic maps will visually represent the distribution and implementation of Smart policies, providing a clear and comprehensive overview of the Smart landscape in the top-ranked cities. …”
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Causes and consequences of the pension system reforms in Serbia by Đekić Marija, Mijalković Jovana, Marković Biljana

“…In the future, it is necessary to devote more attention to structural measures, such as more effective employment policies, birth-rate policies, and more. Also, it is necessary to constantly improve measures and instruments for combating the grey economy.…”
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Impact of out-of-home nutrition labelling on people with eating disorders: a systematic review and meta-synthesis by Lucy Serpell, Dasha Nicholls, Ulrike Schmidt, Tom Jewell, Nora Trompeter, Fiona Duffy, Imogen Peebles, Emily Wadhera, Kate Chambers, Helen Sharpe, Ellen Maloney

“…The metasynthesis identified five themes based on the qualitative findings, being drawn to calories, facilitating the eating disorder, reassurance, social eating and frustration.Conclusions The current review summarised the existing literature on the impact of out-of-home nutrition label policies on individuals with eating disorders. The evidence suggests that there is cause for concern regarding negative impacts, particularly for those with restrictive eating disorders, which should be explored further by research and considered by policymakers when making decisions on public health policies.…”
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Las músicas amerindias del Chaco argentino entre la hibridación y la exotización by Silvia Citro, Soledad Torres Agüero

“…Starting from the musical piece Qom Llalec (« Son of the Qom ») of Toba or Qom musician Romualdo Diarte (Formosa, Argentina), which became the first CD of indigenous music produced by the Culture Department of this province, we discuss the impact of recent cultural policies in the music of these peoples. The hypothesis is that this musical piece evidences the political strategy of the provincial government for legitimating the imaginary of a « multicultural identity » that revalorizes the Chaco Indians, responding in this way to demands of multiculturalism and patrimonialization of national and global policies. …”
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Bologne et Naples au prisme des biens communs : pluralité et exemplarité de projets de gestion « commune » de l’urbain by Simone Ranocchiari, Christophe Mager

“…The urban policies of many Italian cities have been imbued with the concept of “common goods”. …”
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Navigating the Jungle of Possibilities: How to Protect Citizens from Soaring Energy Prices by Nadine Riedel, Andreas Peichl

“…In this article, we discuss pros and cons of different government policies to protect affected citizens. There is a vast domain of possible relief options, each coming with its own trade-offs and design pitfalls. …”
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Modeling control strategies for concurrent epidemics of seasonal and pandemic H1N1 influenza by Olivia Prosper, Omar Saucedo, Doria Thompson, Griselle Torres-Garcia, Xiaohong Wang, Carlos Castillo-Chavez

“…Optimal control theory is used to identify and evaluate the 'best' control policies. The controls account for the cost associated with social distancing and antiviral treatment policies. …”
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What we talk about when we talk about decentralization? Insights from post-revolution Tunisia by Lana Salman

“…Decentralization policies have gained traction in the Middle East and North Africa region post-Arab revolutions partially as a result of these shifting priorities and their accompanying language. …”
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Ottoman-French-Armenian Relations Around A French Steamship Navigation Company by Süleyman, UYGUN

“…The most important instruments of expansionist policies of European states after the Industrial Revolution’s were steamship navigation companies. …”
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Gouvernance des politiques de relocalisation face au risque de montée du niveau de la mer by Hélène Rey-Valette, Bénédicte Rulleau

“…This article addresses the local governance conditions for adaptation policies through the case of relocation which is one of the recommended measures for adaptation to sea level rise. …”
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Pêches des bélugas, des anguilles et des esturgeons noirs de l’estuaire du St-Laurent by Sabrina Doyon

“…Second, the paper examines the environmental degradation process that led to management policies, which are in turn marginalizing the fishermen. …”
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Collaborative energy districts – Urban workshops for proximity energy by Davide Crippa, Barbara Di Prete, Raffaella Fagnoni, Carmelo Leonardi

“… Demands for energy sustainability have become a priority, and institutional policies are incentivising alternative energy production models over established ones. …”
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Analyzing arguments on tobacco tax increases. Focus on French parliamentary questions and responses, 2000–2020 by François Topart, Emmanuelle Béguinot, Karine Gallopel-Morvan

“…The tobacco industry (TI) employs lobbying strategies to oppose the implementation of tax policies on its products. Over the past two decades, French tobacco tax policies have been characterized by a relative inconsistency. …”
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Gender Inequality and Education Attainment by Male and Female in Higher Institutions: A Case Study of Kabale University. by Twinomujuni, Promise

“…Advocate for policies that promote gender equality in education at all levels. …”
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General Information and Academic Regulations by Kabale University

“…The information, regulations and policies in this document are approved by the Kabale University Senate and are in conformity with Uganda National Council for Higher Education guidelines of January 2014.…”
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Kabale University Students Handbook: General Information and Academic Regulations by Kabale University

“…The information, regulations and policies in this document are approved by the Kabale University Senate and are in conformity with Uganda National Council for Higher Education guidelines of January 2014…”
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Indonesia's Land Bank Authority: Aligning with Agrarian Law or Facilitating Land Grabbing? by Nur Hidayani Alimuddin, Dyah Ayu Widowati, Riezka Eka Mayasari, Rizki Febrisari, Jusafri Jusafri

“…The study's novelty lies in its focus on assessing the compatibility of land bank policies with Indonesia's agrarian legal framework through the lens of legal utilitarianism. …”
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En attendant les barrages. Gouverner les temporalités de la gestion de la pénurie en eau dans le sud-ouest de la France by Alexandre Gaudin, Sara Fernandez

“…To contribute answering this question, this paper critically studies the policies deployed to govern water scarcity in South-western France for more than thirty years. …”
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