The institutional structuring of innovation policy coordination: theory and evidence from East Asia

This article suggests that variations in the dominant pattern of innovation policy coordination can be analysed and understood effectively by dividing innovation and other complementary socio-economic policies into low-complexity and high-complexity tasks. The effective implementation of these two sets of policy tasks that differ in the extent, nature and intractability of collective action problems confronting the coordination process hinges on the strength of two sociopolitical institutions: bureaucratic organizational structures and interactive governing arrangements. While bureaucratic organizational structures are better suited to delivering low-complexity tasks, interactive governing arrangements are more effective in resolving high-complexity policy problems. They interact differently across political economies to structure the management of coordination challenges and thus give rise to divergent patterns of innovation policy-making. The comparative analysis of innovation policy coordination between Hong Kong and Singapore over the past two decades lends strong support to the central theoretical propositions of the article.

     

Inclusivity in Online Platforms: Recruitment Strategies for Improving Participation of Diverse Sociodemographic Groups

Governments are increasingly implementing smart and digital approaches to promoting citizen participation. However, whether online participation platforms are tools that improve inclusivity in citizen participation remains underexplored. To address this gap, this article focuses on the role of recruitment messages and their effect on participation in an online participation platform by gender and age. A field experiment with a neighborhood census sample (N = 6,066) shows that online participation dips for younger and older citizens and is equal among women and men. For the age groups between 60 and 75, differences in the control and intervention recruitment messages significantly impacted participation. These findings can help public managers tailor recruitment strategies to facilitate inclusive participation and represent a first step toward learning what types of messages are effective for whom.     

Gaps in knowledge about local peacebuilding: a study in deficiency from Jos,Nigeria

ABSTRACT

The emphasis on local or hybrid efforts in peacebuilding literature brings front and centre the importance of being rooted within a particular context, with leadership and vision for social change and justice proffered by local actors. This is the same emphasis found in development literature and a necessary foundation for transformation. Scholars and practitioners nevertheless also note a role for outsiders in supporting local efforts (eg Lederach in 2005). Yet a significant challenge arises for outsiders, and to some extent local actors: how do you know what was tried or is underway that you might support or from which you might learn? This paper reports findings from a collaborative research project that examined the gap between the practice of peacebuilding locally and internationally available ‘knowledge’ via publications produced on local peacebuilding in Jos, Nigeria, between 2001 and 2008. It identifies a staggering gap between efforts and knowledge in the form of publications. The paper discusses the implications of the findings in terms of what it means for outsiders when thinking about helping resource local transformation efforts.     

北魏“殴主伤胎”案中的司法适用问题探析

在北魏刘辉"殴主伤胎"案的司法过程中,灵太后扮演了重要的角色,她曾试图干涉本案的司法运作,提出从重处罚刘辉、容妃、慧猛及其兄长等五名当事人。一方面,我们可以看到,灵太后为提高本阶层女性在婚姻中的地位和权利的改革意识,另一方面,灵太后为女性群体所作出的努力是有限的。其背后因素是复杂的:既在于法律儒家化所呼应的是北魏的政治制度特征与汉化需要,也与鲜卑女性传统的演变有所关联。另外,导致这出皇室婚姻悲剧的原因,除了妇女史学者所强调的"男尊女卑"、"夫尊妻卑"倾向,与家庭史所关注的家庭成员角色塑造、夫妻二人的脾气秉性均有关联。这提醒我们,在解读传统中国的法律案件时,除了从女性主义的视角出发去关注传统法制中的制度性盲点,也需要规避"女尊男卑"的潜在倾向。我们所追求的良法之治,不应当是绝对对抗的性别主义。女性主义的视角将为中国法律史研究提供怎样的研究路径和思考范式,尚需摸索。     

Executive Particularism and Ministerial Selection in India

Why do political parties in parliamentary systems undertake actions, such as joining a coalition government, that will entail significant costs for their members in subsequent elections? Recent research points to the incentive structures faced by differentially positioned members of a parliamentary party: unlike backbenchers, MPs who hold a ministerial portfolio can use the prerequisites of executive office to shield themselves from the costs of governance. This article tests the theory of executive particularism by examining the electoral fortunes of government ministers in India. Sitting government ministers are found to outperform other candidates; however, tests of causality fail to demonstrate that holding a ministerial portfolio causes this electoral benefit. Instead, it appears that a candidate’s electoral performance enhances the likelihood of being granted a ministerial portfolio in the first place. This finding raises questions about the generalizability of claims that party elites can use ministerial office to shield themselves from the costs of governing.     

家用汽车三包规定的困境与出路

—、问题的提出2019年4月19日,一则西安女车主坐在奔驰车顶上维权的视频引发关注。女车主哭诉自己的经历:66万元买的奔驰车还没开出4S店,发动机就漏油了。经过多次沟通,西安利之星奔驰4S店表示,汽车已经售出,只能按照三包规定更换发动机。之后女车主坦言,4S店对三包政策只认对己方有利的一面,当车主提出按照三包规定修车超过5天需要提供备用车的问题,却被告知需根据各店实际情况解决。     

欺诈性抚养关系的认定及救济

【裁判要旨】夫妻关系存续期间,一方明知所生子女为非婚生子女而采取欺诈方式使得另一方误以为是婚生子女并履行抚养义务的,为欺诈性抚养。一方受欺骗抚养非亲生子女的,可向另一方追索已支付的抚养费,并要求支付精神损害抚慰金。【案情】原告:朱某。被告:李某某、徐某某。     

Patterns of Young Adult Social Roles Transitions Across 24 Months and Subsequent Substance Use and Mental Health

Journal of Youth and Adolescence - Young adults experience social role transitions across multiple life domains, and a deeper understanding of the ways in which these simultaneous transition...     

Feedback on Forensic Mental Health Assessments in a Juvenile Court Clinic Certification Program

Public-sector mental health systems have set forth specialized practice competencies for forensic mental health clinicians conducting court-ordered examinations. This study examined a sample of feedback letters to clinicians who submitted mid-training and final reports for review as part of the requirements for certification as a juvenile court clinician. The most common feedback points were insufficient/irrelevant historical data, problems with clarity/organization of the report, problems with interview/mental status examination, and problems with competency to stand trial data/opinions. Clinicians had fewer deficiencies in their final report compared to their mid-training report, supporting the perspective that forensic training and supervision is associated with better quality reports.     

论地方事务设定的合法性要件

针对地方事务的初次分配(设定),长期由国务院等中央行政机关负责的实践传统不能取代有限制性规定的现行法律。按照这些合法性要件,在设定主体上,全国人大及其常委会和经授权的国务院有权设定地方事务。同时,为适应综合治理的需求,1985年关于经济体制改革的授权决定应及时增补其他领域。在规范形式上,只有宪法、法律与依行政法规程序制定的暂行规定或条例可以胜任;并且要以宪法为依据,以法律为主体,提高人大立法的比重,控制授权立法。在制修程序上,代表团得充分行使提案权,为地方事务的设定发声;“中央和地方协商办事”的治理原则须转化为法定程序,以便地方意见的收集。