A Review of: “Julia Sukys. Silence is Death: The Life and Work of Tahar Djaout.”

This article looks at Internet use by insurgent groups in the North Caucasus in the context of a regional diffusion of violence. Using a mixed methods research design that combines hyperlink network analysis and micro-discourse analysis, it examines the online characteristics of the Caucasus Emirate and the main frames conveyed by the websites affiliated with the Emirate. It demonstrates the existence of a network of cross-referencing websites that, collectively, articulate the Emirate's political agenda online and allow for the dissemination of frames across the Web. It also shows that while jihadism provides a cultural resource that fosters a global sense of community, the jihadization of discourse does not eradicate local references as the local dynamics of the conflict have a strong impact on online communicative strategies. Finally, although based on a specific case study, this article highlights the potential of a mixed methods research design as applied to an analysis of virtual insurgent networks.     

Partial Privatisation in Local Services Delivery: An Empirical Analysis of the Choice of Mixed Firms

Mixed public–private firms are increasingly used in several European countries. This paper makes use of survey data from Spanish municipalities to examine the motivations of local governments for engaging in partial privatisation of local service delivery of water distribution and solid waste collection. The empirical analysis indicates that mixed firms emerge as a pragmatic middle way between purely public and purely private production. Indeed, local governments make use of mixed firms when cost considerations, financial constraints and private interests exert contradictory pressures. Political and ideological factors play no significant role in that decision.     

Set‐theoretic Multimethod Research: The Role of Test Corridors and Conjunctions for Case Selection

Set‐theoretic multimethod research (SMMR) using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) formalizes the choice of cases based on a truth table analysis. We make three recommendations for improving SMMR. First, current standards can lead to faulty case selection if causal inference on a conjunction is the goal. Case selection needs to take into account that the non‐members of a conjunction might be empirically diverse and that only selected types of non‐members are ideal for causal inference. Second, we formally show that cases with similar fuzzy‐set memberships in a term and the outcome are the superior choice for process tracing. They minimize the expected membership in the mechanism and make it most difficult to pass a hypothesis test. Third, we propose formulas that comply with all SMMR principles and identify the best pairs of cases for analysis. We illustrate our arguments with a study of the effectiveness of sanctions against authoritarian regimes.     

论民事财产权体系中中间性权利的独立性

物权和债权区分的性质不是"抽象概念"意义上的逻辑划分,而是以权利内容为标准的权利类型的列举。既具有债权特征又具有某些物权属性的中间性权利是区别于债权和物权的一种独立权利类型。民事财产权利不是仅仅由物权和债权组成的一个封闭权利体系,而是存在无数权利类型的可能性,民事权利体系具有开放性。     

应用DNA IQ^TM SYSTEM检验混合斑的精子DNA

在两步消化法的基础上，采用DNA IQ^TM system提取精子DNA．通过磁性颗粒饱和性吸附．纯化模板DNA．稳定模板浓度，得到清晰完整的DNA分型.结合Biomek3000自动工作站．可有效减少人为因素的不确定性。提高检出率.     

犯罪概念比较研究

犯罪概念比较研究有着极其重要的现实意义。对西方国家的犯罪形式概念和实质概念 ,我们应给予全面、公正的评价 ,对马克思、恩格斯实质的犯罪概念也应正确地理解和运用。     

论混合担保中的债权人放弃部分担保的问题

混合担保是在同一债权上设置不同形式的担保。在混合担保中,各担保人的责任划分不同。债务人提供的物保优先,第三人提供的物的担保和人的担保地位平等。我国现行立法对于混合担保中各担保人责任划分不明确,给债权人放弃部分担保后的责任认定带来不便。当债权人放弃部分债权时,各担保人之间有约定的,按照约定;没有约定且互相不知道其他方存在的,各担保人之间构成不真正连带责任;当各方知道其他方存在时,他们构成连带责任。在连带责任的情形下,第三人提供的物保的价值影响各担保人之间责任的具体划分。     

试论英汉思维的互相影响

随着全球化的发展,英语学习已成为热潮。汉语对英语学习的影响也越来越受到关注。迁移理论、中介语理论以及中式英语的出现都说明母语对外语学习的重要影响,其本质则为思维的影响,而外语学习对母语的影响则很少被人关注。熟知英汉思维的相互影响,有助于学习者更好地交替使用这两种语言。     

城市流动散杂居少数民族经济发展研究

在散杂居少数民族乡村,劳务经济在当地经济发展中占有20%-30%比例,主要从事带有鲜明的民族特色的商业、服务行业,如经营清真食品、民族商品、民族药品等。由于受民族传统文化、语言、教育程度、谋生技能等因素影响,难以进入正规的企业就业,产业同质化,规模小,难有大作为。为此,流动散杂居少数民族发展经济需要在民族文化基础上,充分发挥劳务经济输出、输入地政府作用,利用"政府与市场"两只手,转变城市少数民族聚集区管理模式,发展特色产业,加强民族区域联动,走市场联动之路,合理有序引导少数民族流动人口,为流动少数民族提供良好就业、生活、培训环境,维护民族团结和社会稳定。     

Governance and regulation of urban bus transportation: Using partial privatization to achieve the better of two worlds

Mixed delivery of public services is gaining increasing attention as a way for public managers to avoid deciding between a purely public and purely private delivery system. The unusual coexistence of public and private operators in the urban bus market in Barcelona provides an interesting context in which to analyze the challenges and opportunities posed by this system. Competition for concessions among private operators and the regulation of concessionaires generate incentives to improve efficiency and quality. Furthermore, partial privatization increases the efficiency and feasibility of public operators. In fact, competitive bidding is effective in disciplining private operators and increasing the regulators' bargaining power over both public and private firms. The reform implemented in Barcelona offers an interesting insight into all metropolitan areas that are in a position to create a number of separate concessions large enough to benefit from economies of density.