scholarly journals A close-up on ‘top tweeters’ in Finland: Relevance of the national context in political Twitter campaigning

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erkka Railo ◽  
Eliisa Vainikka
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Parliamentary Election ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Party Position ◽  
Twitter Users ◽  
National Coalition ◽  
The Right

This article examines the use of Twitter by Finnish candidates in the European parliamentary election of 2014. It concentrates on two groups of candidates: the 20 most active Twitter users measured by the number of tweets sent and those 20 candidates who aroused the most interest, measured by the number of Twitter replies received. The study takes into consideration contextual variables, such as gender, age, party, position and place of residence of the candidates. The main research question asks for what kind of candidates does Twitter offer a platform to challenge existing political power structures (equalizing hypothesis), and for what kind of candidates does Twitter not offer this platform (normalization hypothesis) The main finding was that Twitter was mostly used by established, middle-aged, urban, professional politicians of the right-wing National Coalition Party. This party has mostly young, well-educated and urban supporters in Southern Finland. For these people, Twitter was an effective tool to normalize the current power structures. However, for some other candidates Twitter seemed to have a more equalizing nature: the Green candidates, women and representatives of the parties’ youth organisations. The article demonstrates the need for a more nuanced approach to the normalization/equalization hypothesis in future research.

Crossing the left-right party divide? Understanding the electoral success of the Czech Pirate Party in the 2017 parliamentary elections

Politics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 510-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Maškarinec
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Party ◽  
Parliamentary Election ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Spatial Perspective ◽  
Electoral Success ◽  
Parliamentary Elections ◽  
The Right ◽  
Leftist Parties ◽  
Spatial Support

In the 2017 Czech parliamentary election, the Czech Pirate Party (Pirates) gained 10.79% of the votes – an unprecedented success, compared to most of the pirate parties across Europe. However, as their electoral gain varies widely across the Czech Republic’s territory, this article analyses all (more than 6000) Czech municipalities in the elections of 2010, 2013, and 2017 to explain this variation. Overall, the success of the Pirates was driven especially by obtaining much more support in larger municipalities with younger populations (although not only those aged 18–24 but also older ones), lower unemployment, higher turnout, and lower support for leftist parties. Thus, from a spatial perspective, the patterns of Pirate voting largely resembled long-term spatial support for Czech rightist parties and we can conclude that the Pirates made considerable inroads to regions which had historically been strongholds of the Civic Democratic Party, as the former main party of the right, but also strongholds of minor right-wing (‘liberal centre’) parties of the 1990s and early 2000s. Success of the Pirates thus was based especially on votes from municipalities located in more developed areas, where the Pirates received many more votes than in structurally disadvantaged regions.

Lustration and Truth Claims: Unfinished Revolutions in Central Europe

1995 ◽  
Vol 20 (01) ◽  
pp. 117-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Łoś
Keyword(s):  
Transition To Democracy ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Left Wing ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
East European ◽  
The Past ◽  
Institutional Issues ◽  
Truth Claims ◽  
The Right ◽  
And Control

This article focuses on discourses conducted in Central/East European countries, and Poland in particular, with respect to the issue of participation of former secret agents in the new power structures. It exposes the reader to the range, style, content, and variety of lustration discourses. It explores their relevance for the ongoing power struggle, paying special attention to their focus on and contribution to the processes of construction and control of truth about the past. Given that the procedural and legal-institutional issues occupy a marginal place in the debate, it is inferred that the main sources of discord are more ideological and political than legal. The two main strains within the global lustration discourse are identified as: (1) dystopian discourses that paint a frightful picture of a lustrated society and imply that the upheaval of lustration would ruin the chance for democratic evolution, and (2) affirmative discourses that assert the need for lustration and portray the refusal to implement it as a barrier to successful transition to democracy. The article elaborates on assumptions and beliefs, which tend to link the dystopian opposition to lustration with the left-wing political affiliation or self-identification and the affirmative discourse with the right-wing orientation.

Effects of livelihood transformation on older persons in the Nordic Arctic: a gender-based analysis

Polar Record ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahnaj Begum
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Standard Set ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Right ◽  
Rapid Transformation

ABSTRACTThis paper addresses the transformation that has occurred in livelihoods in the Nordic Arctic, showing how it affects gender equality among the region's older people. The region's population includes the Sámi, an indigenous people, who have traditionally relied for their livelihood on activities such as reindeer herding, making handicrafts, farming, fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. In recent years these have faced enormous challenges because of the rapid transformation of the region in the wake of climate change and globalisation. Overall, these and other processes have precipitated socio-economic, cultural, environmental and infrastructural changes that are transforming the local economies and severely impacting older people in particular. The main research question examined in this article is whether gender inequality has arisen among older people because of the ongoing transformation of livelihoods. To this end, the paper provides an empirical analysis based on experiences gathered from field studies conducted by the author in Finnish and Swedish Lapland. The research also presents the experiences of older persons in light of the standard set by General Recommendation 27 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, which oversees the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The Recommendation sets out the right of older women to equality and non-discrimination. The findings of the present research contribute to filling a gap in the literature on the topic.

scholarly journals The Rhetoric of Twitter in Terms of the Aristotelian Appeals (Logos, Ethos, and Pathos) in ESL/EFL Educational Settings

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Ahdab Saaty
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Educational Settings ◽  
Current State ◽  
Writing Genres ◽  
Twitter Users ◽  
State Of Research

The article argues that the Aristotelian appeals (logos, ethos, and pathos) can be taught through the use of Twitter as an educational tool to build connections between everyday informal writing on social media and academic writing. It highlights the utilization of Twitter in English second/foreign language (ESL/EFL) educational settings for supporting learners’ rhetorical awareness and understanding of different writing genres. The main purpose of this article is to provide pedagogical implications and future research potentials on the use of Twitter in ESL/EFL educational settings. The Aristotelian appeals are discussed as the framework for the analysis of Twitter’s content in ESL/EFL educational contexts. In this regard, this research question is addressed: How can Twitter serve as a tool for teaching the fundamentals of writing competency in terms of the Aristotelian appeals (logos, ethos, and pathos) in ESL/EFL educational settings? To explore the current state of research and inform future studies, the researcher reviews selected academic articles on the use of Twitter in ESL/EFL language classes. All articles were accessed using Google Scholar, ERIC, and ProQuest databases. The researcher examines empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals as well as non-empirical studies. This article addresses Twitter users’ constructions of logos, ethos, and pathos, and presents some of the accessible characteristics of Twitter. Also, it briefly provides pedagogical implications of understanding the Aristotelian appeals through Twitter in ESL/EFL educational contexts that can support the teaching and learning processes. Lastly, the researcher proposes potential research directions for Twitter use in ESL/EFL educational settings.

scholarly journals Využití sportu pravicovými extremisty

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
Miroslav Mareš
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Central European ◽  
European Context ◽  
The Right ◽  
Historical Periods

This paper deals with framework for analysis the use of sport in the right-wing extremist environment. It analyses the situation in extremist regimes and in subversive movements in various historical periods, mostly in Central European context. As main fields it identifies strengthening of identity of organizations and movements, propaganda of ideas and representatives, infiltration in the civil society and power-structures, preparation of violent activities, cover-activities and attacks against opponents.

Hydrogen (H2) is on the rise – is Germany on the right track?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
David Novak
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Public Media ◽  
Comprehensive Development ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Right

Purpose: The anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions cause the global temperature rise. The solution must therefore be combinations that together do not produce any greenhouse gases. Green produced hydrogen (H2) is a profound example of this, but is still at the very beginning of a comprehensive development and solution for numerous applications. As a large technology nation, Germany has a special focus and responsibility. Design / methodology / approach: Due to the fact that practically all information on this is only press releases from the media, only public media can be used, especially for the latest findings. This also includes statements from the federal and state governments and other public authorities done in personnel interviews to the author by phone. Results: Since H2 is a completely new field in the course of decarbonization and will result in investments of billions in every country, the answer to the research question posed for Germany at least can be: Yes, Germany is definitely on the right track with H2. Research / practical implications: Future research should deal with the implementation of the H2 application and the challenge of supply and demand. Originality / Value: This paper is based on brand new publications and 2 interviews with key decision makers about investments in new hydrogen plants.

Introduction

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Adam S. Chilton ◽  
Mila Versteeg
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Free Speech ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Theoretical Explanation ◽  
Constitutional Rights ◽  
Right To Education ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Freedom Of Movement ◽  
Formal Organizations ◽  
The Right

This chapter introduces our main research question: do constitutional rights make a difference? For instance, if a country constitutionalizes free speech, does that improve respect for free speech in practice? It also describes the research methods we use to answer this question and previews our core findings: five rights that are practiced on an individual basis—the right to free speech, the prohibition of torture, the freedom of movement, the right to education, and the right to healthcare—are not associated with better rights practices, while three rights that are practiced by and within organizations (“organizational rights”)—the freedom of religion, the right to unionize, and the right to form political parties—are associated with higher levels of respect for those rights in practice. The chapter further provides a summary of our core theoretical explanation for these findings: to enforce constitutional rights, rights violations need to be politically costly, and formal organizations are better equipped to impose such costs than unorganized citizens.

scholarly journals Dental Students’ Perceptions of ESP Material and its Impact on Their Language Proficiency: A Case Study of a Saudi Arabian University

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uzma M Hashmi ◽  
Hussam Rajab ◽  
Asrar Ehsan Sindi
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
The Impact

The paper aims to explore the dental English for Specific Purposes (ESP) students’ perceptions of the ESP material and its influence on their English proficiency in the dentistry department of a Saudi Arabian university. The study adopts a qualitative technique of semi-structured interviews to elicit the views of 12 purposively chosen participants. The process of a thematic analysis of the qualitative data led to the emergence of three overarching themes that aimed to answer the main research question which is how the dental students in the Saudi context perceive the ESP materials and the impact these materials have on their language proficiency. The key findings indicate that the ESP learners in the dentistry department have a very positive attitude towards learning the English language in general and ESP in particular. Their awareness of their linguistic needs makes it a significant study in the field of ESP in Saudi Arabia. The results also suggest that the coursebook contents and material are outdated and inappropriate for the ESP learners in the Saudi English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. The findings illustrate that the ESP teachers need to use the English language in classrooms and introduce learner-centred interactive activities to encourage students to participate in classroom activities. In light of the findings, the study outlines the implications and gives directions for future research.

The Right Transmission: Understanding Global Diffusion of the Far-Right

Populism ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-120
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Ramos ◽  
Priscilla Torres
Keyword(s):  
Global Scale ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Political Leaders ◽  
Far Right ◽  
Democratic Principles ◽  
Policy Agendas ◽  
The Right ◽  
Public Opinion Polls ◽  
Opinion Polls

Abstract Around the globe, a growing group of politicians are drawing on far-right sentiments to win elections and pursue their policy agendas. Such trends have the potential to undermine established democratic principles within states and reverse trends towards democracy on a global scale. Global public opinion polls in democracies show that citizens no longer find it essential to live in a democracy (Foa and Mounk 2016; Levitsky and Ziblatt 2018). Furthermore, some see events such as the election of US President Trump and Brexit as catalysts for the diffusion of ultra-right-wing policies. In this article, we seek to explain the rise of the far-right beyond socio-economic and immigration concerns. We propose that not only do such politicians rely on domestic networks of support, but they are also aided by transnational far-right communities. These communities reinforce one another through the sharing of ideas, frames, and strategies to form an epistemic community. By examining political leaders’, parties’, and movements’ actions and rhetoric in our case studies of the U.S., Germany and the U.K., we illustrate the mutually supportive global communities of right-wing demagoguery. We conclude with a discussion of the findings and considerations for future research.

scholarly journals Arabizi across Three Different Generations of Arab Users Living Abroad: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam Haghegh
Keyword(s):  
Generational Differences ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Insight Into

The study explores the sociolinguistic phenomenon, Arabizi, from a new perspective by investigating the case of three Arabizi users coming from different generations: Azer (42 years old), Nada (29 years old), and Mira (21 years old). The main research question of the study is how generational differences between Arabizi users shape their experiences with Arabizi in terms of 1) how they learned it, 2) how they currently use it, 3) how they perceive its effect on the Arabic language, 4) their attitude towards its users, 5) and their expectations for its future use. Semi-structured interviews were employed to gain a deeper insight into participants’ experiences with Arabizi, taking into consideration their linguistic, educational, work, and social backgrounds. The significance of this case study lies in how Arabizi users’ surroundings and life experiences influence their linguistic choices and perceptions. Findings provide insight into how Arabizi is considered advantageous compared to using English language. It is also perceived to be a phase for youngsters that will subside in the future as technology develops. The study concludes with recommendations for future research on how Arabizi transforms as its users grow older.

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