scholarly journals Institute of presidential power in the USA: in search of a model of modern identity

2019 ◽  
pp. 262-283
Author(s):  
Natalia Travkina
Keyword(s):  
Presidential Power ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Modern Identity

Towards a common identity? The harmonisation of identity theft laws

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 492-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Clough
Keyword(s):  
Identity Theft ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Legal Responses ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Legal Frameworks ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Modern Identity

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider potential criminal law responses to the global challenge of “identity crime”. In particular, it focuses on a specific offence of “identity theft”. It begins with a discussion of the meaning of “identity” in the context of modern transactions, before defining “identity crime” and related terms. Legal responses are then considered before turning to the importance of harmonisation. The transnational nature of modern identity crimes makes it essential that law enforcement agencies not only have suitable offences at their disposal but also the frameworks to facilitate international cooperation. Design/methodology/approach – Given the increasingly transnational and organized nature of modern identity crime, this paper adopts a comparative approach. It draws upon provisions from Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA. It also looks at responses to identity crime at the regional and international level. Findings – Although there is currently no international instrument which specifically and comprehensively addresses identity theft, it is argued that there is an urgent need for further international discussion as to the desirability and form of identity theft provisions. While international agreement may not be reached, such discussions are important in assisting countries to develop appropriate legal frameworks and capacity to address the modern fraud environment. Originality/value – It is hoped that this paper will contribute to, and facilitate, important ongoing discussions as to the most effective ways in which to tackle identity crime at the national and international levels.

The outcome of laparoscopic fundoplication for reflux disease in communlity practice in the USA

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A16-A16 ◽  
Author(s):  
N VAKIL ◽  
S TREML ◽  
M SHAW ◽  
R KIRBY
Keyword(s):  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Laparoscopic Fundoplication ◽  
The Usa

Of Frames and Cultures - A Cross-Cultural Comparison of TV Newscasts

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 160-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Senokozlieva ◽  
Oliver Fischer ◽  
Gary Bente ◽  
Nicole Krämer
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Comparison ◽  
Explorative Study ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
Tv News ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. TV news are essentially cultural phenomena. Previous research suggests that the often-overlooked formal and implicit characteristics of newscasts may be systematically related to culture-specific characteristics. Investigating these characteristics by means of a frame-by-frame content analysis is identified as a particularly promising methodological approach. To examine the relationship between culture and selected formal characteristics of newscasts, we present an explorative study that compares material from the USA, the Arab world, and Germany. Results indicate that there are many significant differences, some of which are in line with expectations derived from cultural specifics. Specifically, we argue that the number of persons presented as well as the context in which they are presented can be interpreted as indicators of Individualism/Collectivism. The conclusions underline the validity of the chosen methodological approach, but also demonstrate the need for more comprehensive and theory-driven category schemes.

Measurement Invariance of a Universal Behavioral Screener Across Samples From the USA and Germany

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gino Casale ◽  
Robert J. Volpe ◽  
Brian Daniels ◽  
Thomas Hennemann ◽  
Amy M. Briesch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cross Cultural Comparison ◽  
School Based ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
Universal Screener ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Usa

Abstract. The current study examines the item and scalar equivalence of an abbreviated school-based universal screener that was cross-culturally translated and adapted from English into German. The instrument was designed to assess student behavior problems that impact classroom learning. Participants were 1,346 K-6 grade students from the US (n = 390, Mage = 9.23, 38.5% female) and Germany (n = 956, Mage = 8.04, 40.1% female). Measurement invariance was tested by multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) across students from the US and Germany. Results support full scalar invariance between students from the US and Germany (df = 266, χ2 = 790.141, Δχ2 = 6.9, p < .001, CFI = 0.976, ΔCFI = 0.000, RMSEA = 0.052, ΔRMSEA = −0.003) indicating that the factor structure, the factor loadings, and the item thresholds are comparable across samples. This finding implies that a full cross-cultural comparison including latent factor means and structural coefficients between the US and the German version of the abbreviated screener is possible. Therefore, the tool can be used in German schools as well as for cross-cultural research purposes between the US and Germany.

The Pathological Narcissism Inventory: Measurement Invariance Across Serbian and USA Samples and Further Validation

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 670-680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bojana M. Dinić ◽  
Aleksandar Vujić
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Order Structure ◽  
Pathological Narcissism ◽  
Cultural Validity ◽  
Hypersensitive Narcissism ◽  
The Hierarchical Structure ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Pathological Narcissism Inventory ◽  
Narcissistic Grandiosity

Abstract. The aim of this research was to explore measurement invariance across samples from Serbia and the USA (Study 1) and to further validate the Serbian adaptation of the Pathological Narcissism Inventory – PNI (Study 2). The results supported the original seven-factor first-order structure as well as the hierarchical structure of the PNI with Narcissistic grandiosity and vulnerability as the second-order factors. Further, scalar invariance between the two versions of the PNI was achieved. Relations between Narcissistic grandiosity and vulnerability and other measures of grandiose and hypersensitive narcissism supported the validity of their scores. Among HEXACO traits, both Narcissistic grandiosity and vulnerability showed substantial negative correlations with Honesty-Humility. The main distinctions between the two aspects of narcissism lie in the positive relations with Neuroticism and negative relations with self-esteem, both of which are higher for Narcissistic vulnerability. The results support good psychometric properties of the PNI scores and add to the PNI’s cross-cultural validity.

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