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The Art Of Engaging The Public: The Effect Of The Arts On Civic Engagement, Kathryn Fraley
The Art Of Engaging The Public: The Effect Of The Arts On Civic Engagement, Kathryn Fraley
Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
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Impact Of Religious Extremism On Government Stability, Jasmine Usmanova
Impact Of Religious Extremism On Government Stability, Jasmine Usmanova
Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
What causes government instability? This question has sparked various arguments. While some attribute government instability to economic factors like income inequality, others point to political dynamics such as the number of effective parties, or social factors like trust in the government. However, this paper argues that religious extremism, particularly when propagated by states through the adoption and enforcement of laws, policies, and practices that excessively integrate religious doctrines into the legal and governance framework, is a significant driver of government instability.
In this paper, we specifically utilize data from the year 2013. We employ the Gini index to account for …
Under The Red Banner, Socialism, Physical Quality Of Life, And Development, Matthew H. Hill
Under The Red Banner, Socialism, Physical Quality Of Life, And Development, Matthew H. Hill
Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)
Despite a steep decline since the Cold War, socialism still plays an important role on the world stage. Because of this, it is important to continue studying the effects of socialist governance. This study seeks to use multiple linear regression to determine the effect that socialism and economic development (as measured by GDP per capita) has on physical quality of life. Previous studies have examined the relationship between physical quality of life and socialism, but these were done in the 1980s. Much has changed since then, and updated information is required. Additionally, examining the impact of economic development’s impact on …