Rescue Drone: Increasing Autonomy and Implementing Computer Vision
Focuses on developing a rescue drone with increased autonomy and implementing computer vision for advanced object detection. The team, consisting of Cody Campbell (Hardware Engineer), Alexandra Borgesen (Computer Engineer), Halil Yonter (Team Leader), Shawn Cho (Software Engineer), Peter Burchell (M
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EU Strategic Autonomy in a Shifting Global Landscape
The European Union (EU) is strategically positioning itself for the future amidst rising global trends, such as the continued economic and geopolitical ascendancy of Asia, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions. With initiatives like the Open Strategic Autonomy (OSA), the EU is focusi
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Empowering Teachers: Autonomy, Agency, and Accountability in the Teaching Profession
The significance of teachers in education is highlighted, emphasizing autonomy, agency, and accountability. The role of teachers in student learning outcomes and the global agenda for teacher empowerment and quality education is discussed.
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Regulation on Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising: Insights and Risks
The public hearing on the regulation of political advertising delves into categorizing personal data, different data types, processing techniques, and associated risks like undermining autonomy and democratic processes. Stakeholders emphasize the need for transparency in targeting and delivery of ad
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Navigating Decision Making and Autonomy in Adolescence
Explore the journey towards autonomy and decision-making in adolescence, including considerations of personal responsibility, influences on choices, and the impact of newfound responsibilities. Delve into practical examples, like evaluating job decisions and facing new responsibilities, to develop g
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Ensuring Rights and Community Living for Medicaid-funded Home-Based Services
The Home and Community Based Services Settings Rule under Medicaid ensures individuals receiving services have full access to community living benefits, including autonomy, privacy, dignity, and choice in decision-making. The rule emphasizes person-centered planning, integration with the community,
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Guidelines for Physician-Assisted Suicide: Ensuring Patient Autonomy and Safeguards
In the context of physician-assisted suicide, it is crucial to uphold patient autonomy while implementing strict safeguards to prevent abuse. Key considerations include competency, voluntariness, pressure-free decision-making, cooling-off periods, second opinions, and ensuring physician independence
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Interdisciplinary Approach in Political Science and Its Relation with History
The need for an interdisciplinary approach in political science emerged in the 20th century to study political issues from various social science perspectives. This approach emphasizes the interrelation between political science and other disciplines like history. History provides the foundation for
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Institutionalism and Methodological Issues in Political Science
Institutionalism is a foundational concept in political science, emphasizing the study of governing institutions and their role in shaping political behavior. It explores inductive and deductive approaches to research, highlighting the significance of empirical evidence and theoretical assumptions.
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Understanding Gramsci's Political Theory and its Relevance Today
Gramsci's political theory, focusing on concepts such as hegemony, historical bloc, and the role of intellectuals, offers valuable insights into contemporary political challenges. Explored through the lenses of Prof. Ken Spours and Stuart Hall's analytical tradition, this analysis sheds light on Con
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Session 3: Guiding Principles and Overview of Health Response to Violence Against Women
This session discusses the guiding principles for caring for women subjected to violence, focusing on respect for human rights and promotion of gender equality. It covers topics such as autonomy, freedom from fear and violence, and providing support that respects women's autonomy and dignity. Emphas
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Evolution of Citizenship in Liberal Democracy
Citizenship within liberal democracy entails equal rights, duties, liberties, and constraints for individuals within a political community. The entrenchment of civil and political rights has shaped the struggle for membership and participation in political communities. Civil rights, essential for in
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Understanding Ethics in Research: Principles and Major Issues
Ethics in research is crucial for ensuring the well-being of participants and upholding moral principles. Key aspects include beneficence, respect for autonomy, informed consent, and freedom from harm. Major ethical issues involve informed consent, beneficence, respect for anonymity and confidential
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Understanding Political Theory through a Contextual Approach
Exploring G.H. Sabine's perspective on political theory through a contextual approach, emphasizing the importance of historical context and societal influences. Sabine argues that while political theory evolves with its contemporary politics, it should be analyzed within its specific time and social
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Exploring Bioethics: Principles and Applications
Ethics is the foundation of bioethics, a field that delves into the ethical considerations surrounding biological and medical practices. From understanding the essence of ethics to applying principles like respect for autonomy and justice, bioethics navigates complex decisions such as allocating a s
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Examination of Free Will and Individual Autonomy in "Whose Life is it Anyway?" by Brian Clark
The play "Whose Life is it Anyway?" by Brian Clark delves into the complex debate of free will and individual autonomy versus authority and bureaucracy in the context of healthcare. Ken Harrison, paralyzed from the neck down, challenges the medical profession and explores the limits of personal free
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Robotic Ultrasound Integration for Surgeon Autonomy in Surgery
This paper presentation by Andrew Wang's team focuses on the data integration during robotic ultrasound-guided surgery. The project proposes the integration of live ultrasound feed and an image browser to view saved ultrasound images, along with the ability to construct 3D models of organs using pre
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Liberal Democracy and Citizenship: Rights, Duties, and Participation
Citizenship in liberal democracies entails equal rights, duties, liberties, and constraints, with a focus on civil and political rights. The entrenchment of these rights has been key in establishing popular sovereignty and individual autonomy. Civil rights, developed in the 18th century, centered on
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Understanding Political Beliefs and Behaviors: A Comprehensive Overview
Explore the formation, evolution, and transmission of political beliefs, as well as the impact of differing beliefs and behaviors on the political process. Delve into platform issues, political affiliations, and their influences to gain a deeper understanding of the political landscape.
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Understanding Nationalism in Political Science
Nationalism, a complex concept, defines the nation as the fundamental unit of political rule. It encompasses a mix of objective and subjective factors, including cultural, ethnic, and political traits. The definition of a nation is subjective, based on how its members perceive themselves as a distin
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Understanding Citizenship Through Aristotle's Four Aspects
Aristotle's concept of citizenship involves balancing individual autonomy, participation in public affairs, state authority, and social relations. A 2004 survey explored different dimensions of citizenship like participation, autonomy, adherence to social order, and solidarity. The data from the sur
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Understanding Autonomy and Dependency in Aging
This content explores three conceptions of aging - chronological, biological, and psychosocial aging - and their impact on autonomy and dependency in older adults. It discusses how individuals age differently biologically and psychologically and examines the significance of interpreting and respondi
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Language Learner Autonomy Conference Programme Overview
The Language Learner Autonomy Conference spans three days full of insightful presentations, workshops, and discussions focusing on fostering learner autonomy in multilingual environments. The event includes diverse topics such as identity, social learning spaces, and empowering learners through embo
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Ethical Considerations in Doctor-Patient Communication
The debate on whether a doctor should withhold information from a patient revolves around the principles of autonomy versus beneficence. Various ethical viewpoints such as utilitarianism, libertarianism, Kantian moral imperatives, and Aristotelianism are explored. While some argue for disclosing all
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Understanding Political Science: A Comprehensive Overview
The study of political science delves into various aspects, from the pursuit of the good society to the exercise of power and the allocation of resources. It encompasses specialized fields such as American politics, international relations, comparative politics, public policy, and political philosop
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Balancing Sustainable Development and Open Strategic Autonomy in the European Union
The European Union is navigating the challenge of promoting sustainable development while pursuing open strategic autonomy. President von der Leyen's leadership has driven ambitious sustainability policies like the European Green Deal. The 2023 Strategic Foresight Report emphasizes the intertwined n
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Political Development Theory and Practice: An Overview
Political development refers to the evolution of institutions forming the political power system of a society. Initially popular in the 60s-70s to describe political change, it later fell out of favor for being Euro-centric but has since regained significance. The concept encompasses aspects like po
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Political Party Funding Act 2018 Overview
The Political Party Funding Act of 2018 in South Africa aims to enhance multi-party democracy by regulating the funding and donations to political parties. It establishes the Multi-Party Democracy Fund funded by private sources, alongside the existing Represented Political Party Fund. The Act prohib
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Understanding Political Party Funding Act of 2018
The Political Party Funding Act of 2018 regulates the funding of political parties in South Africa, ensuring equitable and proportional funding for parties participating in national and provincial legislatures. The Act defines various terms such as donations, foreign persons, and political parties,
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Evolution of Political Ideas and Influences on American Founding
In the history of politics, major ideas like laws of nature, unalienable rights, divine right of kings, social contract theory, and rights of resistance have influenced the American founding. Various traditions such as Judeo-Christian, English common law, Enlightenment, and republicanism played a si
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Perspectives on Autonomy and Independence in Older Age
Understanding the perspectives on autonomy and independence in older age, as shared by individuals from 24 countries through a consultation conducted by various organizations. Older people express the importance of making their own decisions, the impact of health on independence, challenges in maint
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Balancing Individual Autonomy and Public Health in Surveillance
Public health measures such as surveillance, notification, mandatory testing, and isolation may conflict with individual autonomy. Respecting autonomy is crucial for promoting well-being, but there are situations where overriding individual autonomy is necessary for the common good of society during
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Nordic Government Perspective on Autonomy and Values in Higher Education
Agneta Bladh, a former Rector and State Secretary in Sweden, discusses the importance of autonomy and values in the higher education systems of Nordic countries. She explores the role of the state as a guardian, different types of autonomy, restrictions, arguments for and against larger autonomy, an
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Explore the Fascinating World of Political Science
The Department of Political Science offers a range of courses, delving into topics such as political theory, international relations, and governance. Understand the distinction between politicians and political scientists, and explore branches of political science like public administration and huma
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Understanding Political Identity: Culture, Race & Gender in Society
Explore the intricate aspects of political identity, culture, race, ethnicity, and gender in society. Discover how individuals shape their identities and the impact of political mobilization on society. Uncover the significance of political socialization and the role of societal institutions in shap
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Evolution of Political Protests in Modern Russia: A Historical Overview
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of political protests in modern Russia from 1990 to present. It discusses the attitude of Russian journalists towards protests, basic concepts of political protest in modern political science, myths surrounding protests in Russia, and the f
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Impact of Political Stability on Equity Trading Costs of Cross-Listed Firms
The research explores the relationship between political stability and equity trading costs of cross-listed firms, highlighting the impact of political institutions, liquidity, and investor protection. It delves into the importance of factors like quality of political institutions, transparency, and
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Interdisciplinary Relationships in Political Science
Political science and history share a symbiotic relationship, with history providing the foundation for political analysis while political science influences historical events. The contribution of economics to political science is evident in how economic conditions shape political ideologies and pol
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Understanding Political Theory: Definitions, Differences, and Significance
Political theory encompasses systematic explanations of political phenomena, distinct from political thought which involves ideas and opinions of philosophers. It constitutes both political science and philosophy, addressing both empirical and evaluative aspects. The significance lies in finding sol
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Remedial Measures Implemented by Indian Political Party
Explore the impactful remedial measures taken by a prominent political party in India through a collage presentation. Delve into the functions of political parties, understanding partisanship, the necessity of political parties, and more. Gain insights into the significance and role of political par
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