Evolution of power as an indicator of structural transformations: political and managerial aspect by V. V. Tyan

“…Almost one hundred percent legitimization of the Soviet government did not remove doubts about its strength. The democratic legitimization of power requires it to implement a program of transformations in the system of power and society. …”
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Countering AI-powered disinformation through national regulation: learning from the case of Ukraine by Anatolii Marushchak, Stanislav Petrov, Anayit Khoperiya

“…Additional complexity for legislators working in the field arises from the need to harmonize national legal frameworks of democratic states with the need for regulation of potentially dangerous digital content. …”
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The Czechoslovak Crisis of 1948 in the Perception of American Diplomats and Media by A. V. Zorin

“…The rapidity of the crisis, the Communist’s reaction, and decisiveness, lack of direct Soviet intervention, as well as the absence of democratic resistance, became a surprise for American journalists and diplomats. …”
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Means of discourse manipulations in political party programs in Spain by I. V. Smirnova

“…This lets them use political communication when competing for the power. In the modern democratic society this competition is carried out via parliamentarian debates, politicians' speeches, examining political parties' programs, political agitation and voting. …”
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Why be jihadist? Public intellectuals’ blind spot for Islamist terrorism by Peter Demant

“…But while the universalistic Left shares with liberal democrats a search for universally transformative structural change, relativists call foremost for changes in attitude, with Leftwing multiculturalism blaming the West and arguing for tolerance of subaltern Islam (sometimes including its violent expressions), while the culturalist Right blames Islam and calls for (“Islamophobic”) cultural protectionism. …”
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On  the intrinsic value of  democracy by N. A. Shaveko

“…Since the intrinsic value of the democratic procedure is usually justified with reference to three basic principles, people’s self-government, political equality and majority rule, the three tasks of the article are to consider each of them. …”
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Actores y ambientalismos: Continuidades y cambios en los conflictos socio-ambientales en el Perú by Anthony Bebbington, Denise Humphreys Bebbington

“…This second pathway would promote democratic strengthening. Historical experience suggests that many of the institutions of the welfare state have emerged as a consequence of social conflict. …”
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A Liberal Peace Analysis of the UN Peacekeeping Operations in the DRC by Charles Nyuykonge

“…Its operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the largest operations in the history of UN peacekeeping operations in Africa. …”
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Who is American? A comprehensive analysis of the American = White/Foreign = Asian stereotype (2007–2023) by Kirsten N. Morehouse, Tessa E. S. Charlesworth, Thierry Devos, Mahzarin R. Banaji

“…Fourth, respondents living in U.S. metropolitan areas with greater Asian representation or a history of voting for Democratic candidates exhibited weaker implicit American = White associations. …”
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Information Factor Color Revolutions and Modern Technology Dismantling of Political Regimes by A. V. Manoylo

“…This article analyzes the problems associated with the dismantling of the political regimes in modern states (both authoritarian and democratic type) and the role of technology in the process of color revolutions. …”
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Development of Ukrainian statehood and authorities of Carpathian Ukraine by S. Yu. Ivanov

“…The focus is placed on the difficult foreign and internal political situation of the newly created Ukrainian state, and the reasons that prompted the government of Carpathian Ukraine to abandon the development of democratic values, on the basis of which the young state was to develop, are identified. …”
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Resistance of the Nahdlatul Ulama Party towards the New Order 1967-1969 by Mahmud Mahmud, Dewi Yuliati, Alamsyah Alamsyah

“…The New Order government began to show signs of being anti-democratic by imposing political policies that put pressure on political parties and intervening in the PNU organization's internal realm. …”
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Investigating the Relationship Between the Use of Virtual Space and the Political Participation of the Citizens of Bandar Abbas City by Ali Raisi, Seyed Korosh Sarvarzadeh, Majidreza Karimi

“…Conclusions: Addressing political dissatisfaction and concerns expressed in virtual spaces can help strengthen democratic processes and promote a more engaged and participatory citizenry.…”
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Navigating carbon neutrality pathway beyond energy and economic agents: the influence of media liberty across the OECD countries by Umut Uzar, Kemal Eyuboglu, Andrew Adewale Alola

“…Press freedom is a fundamental aspect of democratic societies, playing a critical role in shaping public discourse, fostering transparency, and holding institutions accountable. …”
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Modeling and Control of a Three-Phase Interleaved Buck Converter as a Battery Charger by El Nouha Mammeri, Oswaldo Lopez-Santos, Abdelali El Aroudi, Jure Domajnko, Natasa Prosen, Luis Martinez-Salamero

“…To compensate for the inherent asymmetric distribution of the current between the phases, the first control loop (inner loop) is dedicated to implement the democratic current sharing technique, while the two outer loops constitute a seamless controller, which allows a soft transition from CC mode to CV mode when charging the battery. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of the Role and Function of Shura (Consultation) in the Political Theories of Darwaza and Fadlallah, Focusing on Quranic Verses 3:159 and 42:38 by Rouhollah Nazemi

“…In the 20th century, influenced by democratic frameworks in Western nations, many Muslim thinkers emphasized the necessity of incorporating shura (consultation) or parliamentary structures, recognizing the people's right to vote and actively participate in their political future. …”
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Rethinking Policy Design: Integrating Traditional, Market-oriented and Corporatist Career Management Policy Instruments across South African Public Service Departments by Shereen Sikwela, Melvin Diedericks

“…This persistent trajectory is sustained by a significant emphasis on integrating diverse instruments within contemporary democratic and governance contexts. Despite the relevance of instrument mix, the integration of traditional, corporatist, and market-oriented policy instruments still needs to be explored in the African context, particularly in career management. …”
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Harmony in Citizenship Education in Building Peaceful Schools for Students' Social Welfare by Irma Irayanti, Anif Istianah, Sapriya Sapriya

“…The article describes the concept of Citizenship Education in elementary schools, and its role in shaping student character, democratic values, and active participation in society. …”
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Internalization of character education values in the creative process of lontar transcripts of STKIP agama Hindu Amlapura students by I Wayan Jatiyasa, Ni Wayan Apriani, Ni Kadek Ayu Paramanandani

“…Based on the results of the study, it shows that students of STKIP Agama Hindu Amlapura internalize 17 character education values in the process of creativity of lontar transcripts, namely hard work, independence, religion, curiosity, responsibility, discipline, creativity, love for the country, honesty, love to read, respect for achievement, tolerance, democratic, peace-loving, communicative, environmental care, and social care. …”
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Unnoticed Women Architects in the Spanish (South)Eastern Mediterranean Region by Ana Gilsanz-Díaz, Manuel Blanco Lage

“…It deals with the architectural production effectuated exclusively by women architects—alone or together with other women—in the period spanning from 1978 to 2008, i. e., between the democratic transition and the global financial and economic crisis beginning late in 2007. …”
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