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Martial Spirits And Marital Rites: Assessing Rousseau's Critique Of Commerce's Devaluation Of The Military And The Family, Jacob A. Harvey

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation will investigate Rousseau’s critique of how commercial society devalues soldiers and families and the responses provided by defenders of commerce. I will examine Rousseau’s corpus to demonstrate how Rousseau viewed commerce as a threat to both the responsibilities that men in a political community must be willing to fight and die for their country, as commercial societies intensify the hedonistic risk-averse calculations within members of the community. I will also show how Rousseau’s concerns towards commerce extended to the family, inhibiting the joys that can come with being part of a family and inhibiting citizens' willingness to have …

Water Resources Management Policies In Kosovo And The Harmonization With The Water Framework Directive In The European Union, Nexhat Balaj, Hyzer Rizani, Filloreta Balaj

UBT International Conference

The purpose of this paper is to study the role of environmental policies for the protection of water in the Republic of Kosovo, the challenges in the management of water resources for sustainable development and the harmonization with the Water Framework Directive in the European Union. Water plays an important role in determining aquatic ecosystems and public health. Water pollution in Kosovo is causing damage to ecosystems, affects the deterioration of the water in rivers and is considered a potential risk for the environment and health. The work is based on the qualitative and comparative method which is based on …

The Impact Of The War In Ukraine On Conscription Policies In Western Balkan Countries, Alfred Marleku, Elsa Llalloshi

UBT International Conference

This research paper examines the impact of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine on the transformation of conscription policies in Western Balkan countries. Several Western Balkan governments have considered reinstating military service in response to escalating tensions in the region. The study analyzes the geopolitical pressures stemming from the conflict and assesses how they have prompted these nations to rethink their defense strategies through the lens of conscription. By exploring the causal relationship between heightened regional insecurity and policy shifts, this paper provides insights into the broader implications of the Ukraine war on military readiness and national security in the Western …

Reassessing Defense: How The Ukraine War Shapes Military Capabilities And Budgets In The Western Balkans, Alfred Marleku, Dea Selimi

UBT International Conference

This paper explores the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on the military capabilities and defense budgets of Western Balkan countries. The conflict has prompted a reassessment of security strategies and resource allocation in the region, influencing both military modernization and spending priorities. By examining budgetary trends, policy shifts, and strategic initiatives, this study aims to comprehensively analyze how these countries have responded to the heightened security concerns posed by the war. The findings highlight the broader implications for regional stability and future defense planning.

Human Security Is A Vital Issue For The Individual And An Important Task For The State And Society, Bajram Ibraj

UBT International Conference

Human security considered a new conceptual development, necessary in the conditions of globalization, in the context of state, human and international relations. Human security took on special importance at the time when in 1994 it started to happen a new field of security studies as a sub-discipline of International Relations, with a wide range and deep and what it represents the degree of protection of human beings from all directions. Human security and the protection of lives, the health and everything valuable in the function of man, in everyday life are important, in the context of wars, crimes against humanity, …

Fight Against Corruption In The Administration, Case Study Of Republic Of Kosovo, Muazam Halili, Llokmani Mirtezani

UBT International Conference

The main pillar of a state's stable functioning is the fight against corruption across the whole and in particular in the administration. Based on this principle, the work will address the problem of corruption in the Administration of Kosovo, by highlighting its forms and causes, and the effectiveness of the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo in the fight against this negative phenomenon. For the realization of this work during the research, contemporary methods applied in the social sciences have been applied. In this context we have used relevant contemporary study literature such as: university books, scientific journals, professional - …

The Impact Of Digital Diplomacy On National Security: Navigating The Positive And Negative Aspects, Ngadhnjim Brovina, Bahri Gashi, Dionit Kabashi

UBT International Conference

This paper examines the impact of digital diplomacy on national security by providing a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and risks that this modern form of diplomacy brings to the management of international relations and the protection of national interests. The research explores how digital technologies and social media platforms contribute to the enhancement of communication, engagement, and influence of states on the global stage, and how these aspects can affect national security. The study analyzes how these digital tools offer opportunities for direct communication, increased transparency, and improved crisis management. However, it also addresses significant challenges associated with digital …

The Rise And Fall Of Caribbean Piracy: A Socio-Technical Analysis Of The War Of Spanish Succession, Maritime Innovation, And Edward Randolf’S Policy, Dominique M. Salinski

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

This paper argues that the mode and historical context in which piracy ascended in the Caribbean after the War of the Spanish Succession, as well as the historical interrelation between maritime technology and pirate tactics, coalesced into a diachronic Damocles Sword that resulted in the downfall of piracy in the Golden Age. Sanctioning piratical enterprises as a subconventional maritime strategy displayed a geopolitical reliance on piracy by great powers. However, the depraved treatment conventional sailors received across all major European navies generated a social stratum that eventually bore the Golden Age of Piracy, while simultaneously contributing significantly to British naval …

Mutual Recognitions Across Generations, Steven L. Winter Walter S. Gibbs Distinguished Professor Of Constitutional Law

Law Faculty Research Publications

“Sovereignty,” Arendt says, “is contradictory to” the human condition. It is not, in any event, the kind of thing that can be shared across generations. Subsequent generations lack sovereignty to the precise degree that they are bound by the decisions of their predecessors. It is no answer to say that contemporary citizens participate in the sovereignty of a whole, transgenerational people. To paraphrase de Tocqueville, later generations are not free because they are not entirely equal, and they are not equal because they are not entirely free.

Where “sovereignty” is a metaphysical concept that transcends time, recognition is an act …

Career Motives Of Presidential Appointees And Agency Communication Across American States, Huchen Liu

Political Science Faculty Publications

Do the career motives of presidential appointees affect program administration? To answer this question, I examine the phased development of policy communication of the U.S. Farm Service Agency (FSA) across states from 2002 to 2018 based on an original collection of historical official websites. This is a rare policy context for examining why peer appointees administer the same programs differently. Linking the state-by-state development of FSA newsletters to the career trajectories of state executive directors (SEDs), the presidential appointees who lead state FSAs, I show that SEDs interested in elective office post-appointment are associated with faster institutionalization of newsletters. Examining …

Information Literacy And Social Media Assignment, G. Claire Haeg

Political Science Faculty Publications

This assignment was created for POLS 111: Introduction to US Politics.

Learning Goals

1. Identify political misinformation in social media or online.

2. Improve research skills needed to fact check political information.

3. Practice analytical skills to become critical consumers of political information.

a. Learn to distinguish between authoritative and unreliable information sources.

b. Understand the mechanisms and narratives by which social media and online sources might spread political misinformation and conspiracy theories.

c. Understand how your own values and identity might shape the way you perceive political information.

Global Newspaper Assignment, Christi Siver

Political Science Faculty Publications

This assignment was created for POLS 121: Introduction to International Relations.

Learning Goals:

1. Become more familiar with an international topic.

2. Develop experience with the library databases.

3. Improve research skills to identify relevant non-U.S. perspectives

4. Practice analytical skills to become critical consumers of political information.

a. Learn to distinguish between authoritative and unreliable information sources.

b. Understand the importance of considering perspectives beyond U.S. media sources.

c. Understand when and how to cite properly.

d. Synthesize ideas from multiple sources.

e. Understand how reading multiple perspectives presents a more nuanced view of international relations.

5. Reflect …

Carbon Emission Estimation For Computing Infrastructure: Methods, Progress, And Prospects, Xiaohong Chen, Liaoying Cao, Yangjie Wang, Zhuqian He, Wenzhi Cao

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

As a foundational pillar of an increasingly digital and intelligent society, computing infrastructure embodies a dual nature—marked by high energy consumption and potential for emission reduction simultaneously. This duality positions it as a critical domain requiring balance under China’s dual-carbon goals. Nevertheless, there remains no clear consensus on methods for estimating its carbon emissions. Its ambiguity stems from differences in the applicability of assessment methods across various lifecycle stages, as well as a fragmented understanding of its intrinsic emissions and enabling effects on carbon mitigation. This study systematically reviews estimation methodologies from both broad and narrow perspectives, highlighting the heterogeneity …

Meta-Assessment And Responsible Use Of Scientometric Indicators: Theoretical Framework And Empowerment Path Of Scientific And Technological Innovation, Jintao Bao, Yi Bu

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Against the backdrop of China’s effort to deepen the reform of the scientific research system and optimize the ecological environment for scientific and technological innovation, constructing a science and technology assessment system oriented towards innovation value, capability, and contribution has become a critical component. Addressing the core challenge of establishing a new paradigm following the current “Breaking the Five-Onlys” reform, this study introduces meta-assessment as the core theoretical framework, aiming to systematically examine the validity, reliability, and fairness of scientometric indicators, thereby breaking the “indicator-behavior” mutual construction cycle and preventing the risk of new indicator alienation. To this end, the …

Modern Governance System For Global Sustainable Development Goals, Bojie Fu, Jinghai Li, Junze Zhang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as a key global framework for addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges, have drawn widespread attention due to the slow progress in their implementation. Despite the international community’s high regard for the SDGs, current research predominantly focuses on the assessment of progress and the analysis of interlinkages among the goals, with insufficient discussion on how to improve governance systems aimed at achieving the SDGs. Based on the system classification framework of SDGs, which includes “essential needs”, “objectives,” and “governance” categories, this study develops a governance system for the comprehensive realization of the SDGs. It analyzes …

Nato’S Nuclear Strategy Post Russia’S Ukraine Attack: Shaping Global Nonproliferation Talks, Erika Simpson

Political Science Publications

This document examines NATO's nuclear strategy in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, exploring the implications for global security and nuclear nonproliferation. It discusses the enduring reliance on nuclear deterrence within NATO, the challenges of transitioning toward disarmament, and the role of treaties such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Highlighting regional perspectives, strategic policies, and the potential risks of nuclear conflict, the study emphasizes the urgent need for diplomacy, international cooperation, and renewed commitments to global disarmament efforts.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam And The Shifting Balance Of Power In The Horn Of Africa, Muhammad Fauzan Rizki Ramadhan

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

This article briefly explains the correlation between Ethiopia’s ambitious GERD project and the potential shift in power distribution in the region known as the Horn of Africa. The GERD (Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam) is a hydroelectric dam designed to drive economic growth by harnessing the Nile River as its core. Focusing on a regional-level analysis, this article will examine the relationship between the completion of the project and the shift in power distribution between Egypt as the local status-quo power, and Ethiopia as the regional challenger. Thus, the dramatic transition in regional structure is related to categorizing the Nile River …

Cognitive Landscapes: Argument Evaluations, Misinformation Corrections, And Racial Attitudes In Modern Media, Dominique Lockett

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation explores three critical aspects of communication that significantly impact how individuals process information and form opinions in today's polarized media landscape. While the experiments in each chapter do not directly interact, they collectively illuminate the complex interplay of cognitive biases, misperceptions, and counter-normative speech in shaping public discourse. The first chapter examines argument congruency bias, demonstrating how individuals evaluate arguments based on their alignment with pre-existing beliefs while still distinguishing between strong and weak reasoning. It also investigates the potential of objectivity priming to mitigate these biases, yielding insights into the challenges of overcoming ingrained cognitive patterns. The …

Cognitive Landscapes: Argument Evaluations, Misinformation Corrections, And Racial Attitudes In Modern Media, Dominique Lockett

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation explores three critical aspects of communication that significantly impact how individuals process information and form opinions in today's polarized media landscape. While the experiments in each chapter do not directly interact, they collectively illuminate the complex interplay of cognitive biases, misperceptions, and counter-normative speech in shaping public discourse. The first chapter examines argument congruency bias, demonstrating how individuals evaluate arguments based on their alignment with pre-existing beliefs while still distinguishing between strong and weak reasoning. It also investigates the potential of objectivity priming to mitigate these biases, yielding insights into the challenges of overcoming ingrained cognitive patterns. The …

Organizing Black Business: The National Negro Business League, 1900–1915, Adam Chamberlain, Alixandra B. Yanus

Political Science

Founded by Booker T. Washington in 1900, the National Negro Business League (NNBL) sought to unite Black business owners, promote entrepreneurship, and develop economic power. Despite its prominence in the early twentieth century, the group declined after Washington’s death in 1915. As a result, little is known about its organizational development. This study uses data on state and local Negro Business Leagues (NBLs), along with active and life members of the NNBL, to better understand the group’s first fifteen years. Analyses reveal that the NNBL’s development reflected closely the social and economic context of early twentieth century Black America. Generally …