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In the Eyes of the Beholder? Understanding Policymakers' Perceptions of Corruption 在旁观者的眼中?了解决策者对腐败的看法

IF 1.5 3区社会学

Legislative Studies Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-10-25 DOI: 10.1111/lsq.12407

Cristian Márquez Romo, Xavier Romero-Vidal

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Take (Her) to the Limit: Term Limits do Not Diminish Women's Overperformance in Legislative Office 把（她）带到极限：任期限制不会减少女性在立法办公室的过度表现

IF 1.5 3区社会学

Legislative Studies Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-10-10 DOI: 10.1111/lsq.12406

Mirya R. Holman, Anna Mitchell Mahoney

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The Legislative Agenda in 13 African Countries: A Comprehensive Database 13个非洲国家的立法议程：一个综合数据库

IF 1.5 3区社会学

Legislative Studies Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-10-05 DOI: 10.1111/lsq.12404

Nikolaos Frantzeskakis, Henrik Bech Seeberg

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Still “the Domain of Men?” Gender Quotas and Women's Inclusion in Local Politics in Italy 1 仍然是“男人的领域？”性别配额和妇女在意大利地方政治中的包容性1

IF 1.5 3区社会学

Legislative Studies Quarterly Pub Date : 2022-10-02 DOI: 10.1111/lsq.12405

Anastasia C. Weeks, Francesco Masala

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Still “the Domain of Men?” Gender Quotas and Women's Inclusion in Local Politics in Italy 仍然是“男人的领域？”性别配额与女性在意大利地方政治中的包容性