THEORIES OF DEMOCRATIZATION: LOCATING EU CONDITIONALITY IN THE BIGGER THEORETICAL PICTURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 114-121
Author(s):  
T. S. Rudnev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Norm Diffusion ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
External Incentives

One of the primary goals of the European Union’s membership conditionality is to promote stability and de-mocracy outside its immediate borders. Thus, being subjected to EU conditionality can be a factor affecting democratization processes in candidate countries. The article attempts to locate the study of EU-induced de-mocratization within the bigger theoretical picture of democratization studies. This article starts with a dis-cussion of different theories and approaches to the study of democratization, including the theory of norm diffusion (Risse, 1999) and the theory of linkage/leverage (Levitsky and Way, 2002). After indicating how the study of EU-induced democratization can be and has been approached within those theories, and the arti-cle proceeds with an outline and analysis of a rather new approach utilizing an External Incentives Model (Schimmelfennig, 2003), which stemmed from the growing body of free-standing research dedicated specifi-cally to the problem of Europeanization. Thus, the article demonstrates that the study of Europeanization of candidate countries not only invited the application of pre-existing theoretical frameworks from different subdisciplines but also produced a new theoretical framework dedicated specifically to the study of Europe-anization.

scholarly journals Is There a Place for Theoretical Frameworks in Qualitative Research?

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 160940692098795
Author(s):  
Casey M. Garvey ◽  
Rachel Jones
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Inductive Reasoning ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Common Sense Model ◽  
Rich Description ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Qualitative Analyses

Qualitative research proceeds from the position that there is no one observable reality. Researchers utilizing qualitative methods build findings inductively, from raw data to a conceptual understanding. Theoretical frameworks may be utilized to guide qualitative analyses by suggesting concepts and relationships to explore. The framework may provide a sense of the story emerging from the analyses. And concurrently, the rich description provided by the analyses may allow the framework to be more deeply appreciated. However, there is a risk that using a theoretical framework may stifle inductive reasoning or result in findings incongruent to the data. The following is a discussion of the application of a theoretical framework in a qualitative study. This study, guided by the Common-Sense Model, explores the choice to undergo treatment for Hepatitis C Virus among veterans. Examples from the analyses are provided to facilitate discussion on the utilization of a theoretical framework. Techniques to optimize the use of a theoretical framework, as well as mitigate risks of such use, are presented. When utilized alongside rigorous data analyses and introspection, a theoretical framework may serve as a valuable tool to navigate data in qualitative research.

scholarly journals ТЕОРИЈE РАЗВОЈA ГЕОМЕТРИЈСКОГ МИШЉЕЊА ПРЕМА ВАН ХИЛУ, ФИШБАЈНУ И УДЕМОН-КУЗНИАКУ

TEME ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Оливера Ђокић ◽  
Маријана Зељић
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Geometric Object ◽  
Geometric Reasoning ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Teaching Geometry ◽  
Content Domain ◽  
Geometric Objects ◽  
Development Of Students

This research is a pedagogical study of theoretical frameworks of development of students’ geometrical thinking in various forms, particularly students’ geometric reasoning in teaching geometry: 1) model of van Hieles’ levels of understanding of geometry, 2) theory of figural concepts of Fischbein and 3) paradigms of Houdement-Kuzniak development of geometrical thinking. The aim of our research was to analyze the three theoretical framework and explain the reasons for their choice and expose them in terms of finding opportunities to permeate and connect them into one complete theory. The study used a descriptive-analytical and analytical-critical method of theoretical analysis. The results show that from each of the three theoretical frameworks we can clearly notice and distinguish geometric objects, as the students do not see them. They see them blended and structured in a series of procedures, and for that very reason we can say that they are poorly linked. We also opened questions for further research of geometric object as an important element for content domain geometry within mathematics curriculum.

Action Research

1988 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 35-50
Author(s):  
G. Sands
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Growing Body

There is a growing body of literature of teachers’ accounts of their attempts to implement improvement and change in classrooms and schools. This literature is evidence that Australian teachers are thinking more reflectively and critically about their work than ever before.This paper will attempt to define action research, and explore its characteristics and the epistemological and theoretical framework that has grown out of it.

Integrating Theories of Working Memory

2020 ◽  
pp. 389-430
Author(s):  
Robert H. Logie ◽  
Clément Belletier ◽  
Jason M. Doherty
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Scientific Progress ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Levels Of Explanation ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Multiple Component ◽  
Different Levels

Multiple theories of working memory are described in the chapters of this book and often these theories are viewed as being mutually incompatible, yet each is associated with a supporting body of empirical evidence. This chapter argues that many of these differences reflect different research questions, different levels of explanation, and differences in how participants perform their assigned tasks in different laboratories, rather than fundamental theoretical adversity. It describes a version of a multiple component working memory in which a range of specialized cognitive functions (or mental tools) act in concert, giving the impression, at a different level of explanation, of a unified cognitive system. The chapter argues that more rapid and more substantial scientific progress on the understanding of the concept of working memory would be achieved through identifying the levels of explanation explored within each theoretical framework, and attempting to integrate theoretical frameworks rather than perpetuating debate with no clear resolution in sight.

The Probabilistic Innovation Field of Scientific Enquiry

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris William Callaghan
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Innovation Theory ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Academic Fields

This paper outlines a developing stream of literature related to a theoretical framework, namely probabilistic innovation, relating it to certain literature critiquing developing academic fields and offering criteria against which a developing field can be held to be scientific or not. With ontological and epistemological roots in citizen science, participant-research and other emerging academic movements, probabilistic innovation theory is underpinned by a shift toward the democratisation of knowledge, increasing inclusivity and transparency in its processes, and a novel methodology drawing from methods such as expert crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, swarm solving and maximisation of efficiencies related to collaborations in research. With the enablement of real time research capability, or ability to solve serious scientific problems in hours and days instead of years and decades as its primary raison d'être, probabilistic innovation seeks to maximise probability of scientific breakthroughs. However, for this stream of literature to develop, it is important to proactively identify academic or scientific pitfalls facing developing areas of enquiry, and this paper attempts to offer this, deriving propositions potentially useful for developing fields in general. It is hoped real time research capability will one day become a reality, and to increase the likelihood of this, theoretical frameworks seeking this end need to face useful critique to ensure their robust development, and this paper proposed four core tensions such fields need to manage in order to successfully evolve.

Mindfulness at Work: A New Approach to Improving Individual and Organizational Performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 576-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick K. Hyland ◽  
R. Andrew Lee ◽  
Maura J. Mills
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Good Reason ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
New Approach ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Growing Body

In recent years the concept of mindfulness has become increasingly popular, and with good reason. A growing body of research indicates that mindfulness provides a number of physical, psychological, and even performance benefits. As a result, some organizations have started offering mindfulness programs to their employees. But despite growing interest, mindfulness has received little attention from the industrial–organizational community. In this article, we provide an overview of what mindfulness is, where the concept came from, how it has been utilized and studied to date, and what its application in the work setting is. We also propose new directions for researchers and practitioners.

scholarly journals Simple Method to Improve Electrical Conductivity of Films Made from Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogumiła Kumanek ◽  
Tomasz Wasiak ◽  
Grzegorz Stando ◽  
Paweł Stando ◽  
Dariusz Łukowiec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Simple Approach ◽  
Sonication Time ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Despite the widespread use of sonication for individualization of nanomaterials, its destructive nature is rarely acknowledged. In this study, we demonstrated how exposure of the material to a hostile sound wave environment can be limited by the application of another preprocessing step. Single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were initially ground in a household coffee grinder, which enabled facile deagglomeration thereof. Such a simple approach enabled us to obtain high-quality CNT dispersion at reduced sonication time. Most importantly, electrical conductivity of free-standing films prepared from these dispersion was improved almost fourfold as compared with unground material eventually reaching 1067 ± 34 S/cm. This work presents a new approach as to how electrical properties of nanocarbon ensembles may be enhanced without the application of doping agents, the presence of which is often ephemeral.

scholarly journals Rapid and topotactic transformation from octacalcium phosphate to hydroxyapatite (HAP): a new approach to self-organization of free-standing thin-film HAP-based nanohybrids

CrystEngComm ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (43) ◽  
pp. 8388-8395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Kajiyama ◽  
Takeshi Sakamoto ◽  
Moe Inoue ◽  
Tatsuya Nishimura ◽  
Taishi Yokoi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Octacalcium Phosphate ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Topotactic Transformation

scholarly journals Another step towards understanding recovery?

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 366-368
Author(s):  
Pat Abbott
Keyword(s):  
Social Competence ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Environmental Support ◽  
Levels Of Service ◽  
Service Need

Self-determination theory has been offered as a potential theoretical framework for recovery. It has been argued that a concept as wide-ranging as recovery seems likely to require a number of theoretical frameworks, including self-determination theory, which appears to be particularly applicable to the clinical and social dimensions of this concept. With its emphasis on social competence and environmental support, self-determination theory may be particularly useful as a framework for considering recovery in client groups with higher levels of service need associated with disability or risk.

scholarly journals Accounting for assessments of mental illness in paramedic practice: A new theoretical framework

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramon Shaban
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Judgment And Decision Making ◽  
Historical Case Study ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Historical Case ◽  
Key Aspects

This is the third paper in a series that heralds a study that examines paramedic accounts and constructs of judgment and decision-making (JDM) of mental health and mental illness. This paper will overview an innovative theoretical framework for conducting a discourse-historical case study of paramedic judgment and decision-making of mental health and mental illness using ethnographic and ethnomethodological research methods. The review of the existing research and literature suggests an insufficiency of current theoretical and methodological frameworks to address the research problem and questions of this study. Little examination of judgment in mental illness and health has occurred, which is discussed in an earlier paper.1 Those studies, and the theoretical frameworks used, are insufficient in addressing key aspects of inquiry in judgment and decision-making, particularly in the paramedic ecology. The theoretical framework described here seeks to begin addressing this insufficiency in a new and innovative way.

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