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Clientelistic networks and local corruption: Evidence from Western Crete DIMITRIOS CHRISTOPOULOS
Get PDFIn this article, the attitudes and interaction of local political and business elites in western Crete are examined by means of an attitudinal survey, triangulated with data from in-depth interviews, conducted between July and October 1991. The data examined indicate that the endemic prevalence of clientelistic networks creates the background for corruption, although evidence of corrupt practice is not strong. In this analysis it is presumed that the attitudes and perceptions of key actors are affected by a definition of corruption that is relevant to their particular civil society alone. Data analyzed here suggest that local élite attitudes towards corruption are not perceived to affect the standards of conduct at the local level. It can also be deduced that if corruption is linked to the problems of administrative efficiency and economic development of the region, these can be related to vertical clientelistic networks with the national centre
sj-tif-1-jet-10.1177_15266028231167998 – Supplemental material for Long-term Evaluation of Proximal Aortic Neck Dilatation After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair With a Variety of Contemporary Endografts
No full textSupplemental material, sj-tif-1-jet-10.1177_15266028231167998 for Long-term Evaluation of Proximal Aortic Neck Dilatation After Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair With a Variety of Contemporary Endografts by Dimitrios A. Chatzelas, Apostolos G. Pitoulias, Charalampos N. Loutradis, Theodosia N. Zampaka, Christos D. Karkos, Dimitrios C. Christopoulos and Georgios A. Pitoulias in Journal of Endovascular Therapy</p
Network constraints in EU banking regulation: The case of the Capital Requirements directive
Get PDFThe ongoing financial turmoil has brought into sharp relief the importance of financial services regulation. Yet, we still know relatively little about how financial regulation is negotiated within the EU, in particular which policy actors are most influential and what are the mechanisms that allow them to exercise influence. This paper addresses these questions using Social Network Analysis (SNA), focusing on the banking regulation network and one core piece of legislation: the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD). Of particular interest is the flow of influence among the key actors. Triangulating an in-depth case study with qualitative interview data and social network analysis, this work investigates a number of hypotheses, associating brokerage roles and extroversion with relative influence in the policy making process. We find that influential actors are those that hold key structural positions in this network and by implication appear to have a better understanding of network topography
Distinguishing Between Political Brokerage & Political Entrepreneurship
No full textAbstractHow can we distinguish between political brokers and political entrepreneurs within political space? Examining the role of individual agents, we can identify a number of definitional weaknesses in the entrepreneurship and leadership literature. This leads us to consider the agency determinants of broadly defined exceptional actors. We argue that accounts of exceptional agency have to incorporate information on the psychology, behaviour and relational environment of actors. However, we recognise that collecting complete data on agents is most often not feasible. Since relational data strongly reflect the choices and behaviour actors have been making we concentrate here on the distinction between brokers and entrepreneurs in relational space. Within relational social science however, brokerage has been often confounded with entrepreneurship. Our aim here is to decouple the underlying assumptions and operationalise this distinction in Social Network Analysis (SNA)
Babel, or the local distortion of the Greek language
No full textTitle: Βαβυλωνία ἤ ἡ κατά τόπους διαφθορά τῆς ἑλληνικῆς γλώσσας. Κωµωδία (Babel, or the local distortion of the Greek language: A comedy) Originally published: Ναύπλιο (Nafplio), Τυπογραφεῖsο Κωνσταντίνου Τόµπρα ἐκ Κυδωνιῶν καὶ Κωνσταντίνου Ἰωαννίδη ἐκ Σµύρνης, 1836 Language: Greek The excerpt used is from D. C. Vyzantios, Βαβυλωνία, introduction by Spyros Evangelatos (Athens: Εστία, 1993), pp.1–3. About the author Dimitrios Vyzantios (pseudonym of Dimitrios K. Hatziaslanis) [1790, Constantin..
Dimitrios Tsamis Karatasos : a symbol of Greek, Serbian and Bulgarian friendship
Get PDFTwo Serbian texts extol the contribution of Dimitrios Tsamis Karatasos to the Balkan joint effort to throw off the Ottoman yoke. These texts are analysed by the author within the historical framework of their period, so that the man’s personality and work may be accurately evaluated from a fresh viewpoint. More specifically, the author conducts a research on the tombstone of Dimitrios Tsamis Karatasos, which he discovered himself at Naoussa, and the octet engraved on it, which is also published here. The work is illustrated by seven plates, of which four have not been published previously
Regional Behaviour
No full textThis title was first published in 2001. In the framework of the EU, a number of policies have been devised for regions in order to facilitate their balanced economic development. The author argues that the focus on regional planners and their actions in academic literature has obscured the importance of regional elites in this process. The author compares Western Scotland and the west of Crete, focusing on the wider regional political and business elites within these regions, and attempting a comparison of elite attitudes within regions and between regions.</p
The Remains of authoritarianism : bureaucracy and civil society in post-authoritarian Greece
No full textDimitrios A. Sotiropoulos. 30 cm. He presented this paper at a seminar held at the Center on October 21, 1994. - T.p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 31-35
Infrastructure implications of intra-European short-haul flight substitution with high-speed rail: A supply-based network design problem
No full textShort-haul flights, known for their high carbon intensity relative to distance, are increasingly challenged by high-speed rail (HSR), a viable and environmentally friendly alternative. This study develops a model adapting the “Transit Network Design and Frequency Setting Problem” to high-speed rail, focusing on optimizing existing networks rather than designing new ones. Two sequential algorithms are developed and integrated in the model, which initially generate the optimal paths in the network, and subsequently, set the appropriate frequencies to the existing and new lines. The model is applied to two scenarios within the European rail network, to assess the impact of network modifications on demand distribution, operational costs, and infrastructure development. The findings reveal that the impact of network modifications varies depending on the size and development level of the area. In smaller, well-developed networks, modifications mainly involve adjusting frequencies of existing services, while larger areas with diverse infrastructure levels necessitate new lines and modified configurations. The model offers varying implementation options, balancing capacity utilization and cost minimization, aiding stakeholders in making informed decisions. The potential of utilizing existing infrastructure for sustainable mobility is highlighted, suggesting that future endeavors should include diverse case studies and incorporate user and social cost perspectives, along with timetabling and operational factors for a more comprehensive evaluationTransport, Infrastructure and Logistic
Erratum: Korkovelos, A., et al. The role of open access data in geospatial electrification planning and the achievement of SDG7. An OnSSET-based case study for Malawi. <i>Energies</i> 2019, 12(7), 1395
No full textThe authors wish to make a change in author names (adding new author—Dimitrios Mentis) to this paper
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