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Unraveling the dynamics of information exchange in governance networks: Opportunity structures in anti‐corruption multi‐stakeholder partnerships 揭示治理网络中的信息交流动态：反腐败多利益攸关方伙伴关系中的机会结构

IF 2.1 3区社会学

Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12629

Jose Antonio Reyes‐Gonzalez, Filip Agneessens, Marc Esteve

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Information and expertise in public policy 公共政策方面的信息和专门知识

IF 2.1 3区社会学

Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-08-07 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12628

Nils C. Bandelow, Johanna Hornung, Ilana Schröder

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Embracing the politics of transformation: Policy action as “battle‐settlement events” 拥抱转型政治：作为 "战斗-解决事件 "的政策行动

IF 2.1 3区社会学

Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-07-22 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12627

James Patterson, Matthew Paterson

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Reputation management in turmoil—An analysis of the clashing narratives in the introduction of a “salmon tax” in Norway 动荡中的声誉管理--对挪威引入 "鲑鱼税 "过程中相互冲突的说法的分析

IF 2.1 3区社会学

Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-05-29 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12615

Tom Christensen, Per Lægreid

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The narrative policy framework and institutions 叙述性政策框架和机构

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Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-05-27 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12616

Rachel McGovern, Michael D. Jones

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Evaluating conflict in collaborative environmental governance: A study of environmental justice councils 评估合作性环境治理中的冲突：环境正义委员会研究

IF 2.1 3区社会学

Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-04-30 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12614

Graham Ambrose, Jangmin Kim, Saba Siddiki

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The impact of policy legacies on the implementation of Citizen Income in Italy: A policy feedback perspective 政策遗产对意大利实施公民收入的影响：政策反馈视角

IF 2.1 3区社会学

Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12608

Giorgia Nesti, Paolo Graziano

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Coordinating school improvement: Understanding the impact of state implementation approach on coordination in multilevel governance systems 协调学校改进工作：了解国家实施办法对多级治理体系中协调工作的影响

IF 2.1 3区社会学

Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-04-08 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12612

Jordyn E. Green, Elizabeth A. Koebele

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The politics of piloting. The case of minimum income schemes in European cities 试点政治。欧洲城市最低收入计划案例

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Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-04-05 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12611

Giorgia Nesti, Matide Cittadini, Matteo Bassoli

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Knowledge is not power: Learning in polycentric governance systems 知识不是力量：多中心治理系统中的学习

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Review of Policy Research Pub Date : 2024-04-03 DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12606

Pamela Rittelmeyer, Mark Lubell, Meredith Hovis, Tanya Heikkila, Andrea Gerlak, Tara Pozzi

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