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British Journal of Political Science
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British Journal of Political Science from @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org‬.

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BJPolS is now an open access journal and from 2025 will publish continuously with no more issues, just one volume per year.
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Rooting Equality: Testing the Effectiveness of Activist Frames Combating Homophobia in Zimbabwe - https://cup.org/3XSzLPn

- @payoub.bsky.social & Adam S. Harris

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BJPolS abstract of a discussing the effectiveness of locally rooted human rights activism in reducing homophobia in Zimbabwe, focusing on strategies for challenging anti-LGBTQ sentiments and promoting LGBTQ rights in African contexts.
November 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Decisive or Distracted: The Effects of US Constraint on Security Networks - https://cup.org/3LVMVIS

- @haeunchoi.bsky.social, Scott de Marchi, Max Gallop & Shahryar Minhas

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BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of China as a global power in international politics, focusing on its relations with the United States and Middle East and South Asian countries. The text examines third-party countries' diplomatic alignments and responses to U.S and China relations.
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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In partnership with @universitypress.cambridge.org and BJPolS, the @britishacademy.bsky.social awards an annual prize in honour of Brian Barry.

Nominations for the 2026 Brian Barry Prize open on the 1st of December 2025.

Find out more - https://cup.org/4rl5mqj
Logo of the British Journal of Political Science, featuring text that also mentions the Brian Barry Prize.
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The Politics of Imperial Nostalgia - https://cup.org/4p1QbRA

"right-wing opposition to criticism of the imperial past is stronger than left-wing support"

- Christopher Claassen & @danjdevine.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the nostalgia for empire in post-imperial European contexts, examining public opinion and attitudes towards imperial history.
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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A Meta-Analysis of Attitudes Towards Migrants and Displaced Persons - https://cup.org/3K67rG6

- @swebera.bsky.social, Nik Stoop, Peter van der Windt & Haoyu Zhai

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BJPolS abstract of a scientific study related to social science research on migration, cultural bias, and economic impacts from the 2010s, using survey data from 428,881 respondents globally. The text elaborates on the findings and mentions the influence of migrants on professional education, cultural concerns, and public perception.
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Hide and Seek: Offshore Financial Centers and Targeted Sanctions - https://cup.org/4i925GJ

- Menevis Cilizoglu & Chelsea Estancona

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BJPolS abstract discussing the movement of capital across borders, the impact of financial liberalization, and the role of offshore financial centers in economic and illicit activities.
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Public Opinion and Emphatic Legislative Speech: Evidence from an Automated Video Analysis - https://cup.org/47Xn4r2

- Oliver Rittmann, Tobias Ringwald & @donyhu.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing how politicians use different speech styles in legislative speeches, with a focus on US House of Representatives' data.
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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From September 2025 -

Rethinking Citizen Competence: A New Theoretical and Empirical Framework - cup.org/3I85Zlp

- @stevenklein.bsky.social & @ethanvporter.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the challenges and proposal of a new typology for assessing citizen competence in sustaining democracy. The text addresses empirical data and suggests a solutions-oriented, systemic approach rather than individual-level interventions.
November 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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From September 2025 -

Anti-homeless Hostile Design as Wrongful Discrimination - cup.org/45JxUBl

- @andreasalbertsen.bsky.social & Carl Knight

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BJPolS abstract discussing the wrongful aspects of hostile designs in public spaces, such as anti-homeless spikes, and the ethical implications of such designs on marginalized communities.
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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From September 2025 -

Detecting Group Mentions in Political Rhetoric A Supervised Learning Approach - cup.org/45WZppQ

- @haukelicht.bsky.social & @ronjasczepanski.bsky.social

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BJPolS Abstract discussing a social science research method that uses text analysis for understanding group language patterns and political leanings, mentioning the use of British articles and generating new empirical insights.
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Dynamic Democratic Backsliding - https://cup.org/3X48Yzq

"I formulate and test predictions about how different sequences of backsliding shape accountability."

- Eddy S. F. Yeung

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BJPolS abstract discussing the dynamics of political transparency and accountability, with a focus on democratic responsiveness and the behaviors of incumbents in a democratic setup.
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Inferring Individual Preferences from Group Decisions: Judicial Preference Variation and Aggregation on Collegial Courts - https://cup.org/3JDPfDC

- Dominik Hangartner, Benjamin E. Lauderdale & Judith Spirig

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BJPolS abstract discussing statistical disparities in judicial decisions, focusing on group decision inconsistencies and introducing decision-theoretic models. The study primarily uses cases from the Swiss appellate courts to examine these issues.
November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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From the Factory Floor to the Ballot Box: Firm-Based Origins of Brazil’s Populist Right - https://cup.org/4r04qrj

- @matigiannoni.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract examining Jair Bolsonaro's influence on anti-system political attitudes and job dissatisfaction using Brazil's RAIS database, discussing demographic, employment, and survey findings related to his supporters.
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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The Consequences of Elite Action Against Elections - https://cup.org/3K5I3Aa

- @rachelporter.bsky.social, Jeffrey J. Harden, Emily Anderson, Géssica de Freitas, Mackenzie R. Dobson, @ahemmen.bsky.social & Emma Schroeder

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BJPolS abstract discussing the behavior of American state legislators and their impact on democratic processes, specifically in relation to actions taken around the 2020 presidential election.
November 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Tariffs as Environmental Protection: Evidence from the Global South after the China Garbage Shock - https://cup.org/3WVUjpS

- @rwellhausen.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of China banning imports of twenty-six types of waste on global waste trade, price, processing, and environmental protection from 1996 to 2020.
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Public Support for Pro-environment and Environment-Critical Movements - https://cup.org/3XzCAEJ

- @dirckdekleer.bsky.social, @catherinedevries.bsky.social & @simonvanteutem.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract on the impact of environmental protests on public support, using evidence from surveys and experiments in the Netherlands, discussing media coverage and its effects on public perceptions.
November 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Leveling and Spotlighting: How the European Court of Justice Favors the Weak to Promote Its Legitimacy - https://cup.org/4oWD6ZT

- @silje-hermansen.bsky.social, @tommasopavone.bsky.social & @louisabo.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of international courts like the European Court of Justice on individual rights and civil society, highlighting their role in promoting legal claims and supporting networks.
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Regional Labor Markets, Residential Mobility, and Anti-Immigration Sentiment - https://cup.org/3XiB6yD

- @denis-cohen.bsky.social & @sergipardos.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of anti-immigration sentiment on regional demographic changes and its economic implications, focusing on the German labor market and residential choices in the context of the Global Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP) study.
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Turning a Blind Eye to Repression: Examining Popular Approval for State Crackdowns on Peaceful Protests in Russia - https://cup.org/4p03H7E

- @suthank.bsky.social & Jakob Tolstrup

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BJPolS abstract discussing the relationship between regime repression and dissent within the context of Russia. The text evaluates hypothesis through surveys and experiments, focusing on the public's response to repression.
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Political Scandals and Vertical Contagion in Multilevel Systems - cup.org/47wHeJB

- @jaclarner.bsky.social, Robert Johns, @ailsahenderson.bsky.social, @frasmcm.bsky.social & @cjcarman.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of political scandals on perceptions of leaders, focusing on the UK and Scotland. The study explores themes like containment and contrast in institutional reactions to such scandals.
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Acting Out and Speaking Up: The Parliamentary Behavior of Ex-Rebel Women - https://cup.org/4oUHGqY

- Elizabeth L. Brannon & Nikolaos Frantzeskakis

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BJPolS abstract discussing the influence of women's pre-election experiences on their behavior in government, with a focus on Uganda and Zimbabwe, and topics related to wartime experiences.
November 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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A Rainbow Ceiling? Sexual Orientation and Party Leader Evaluations - https://cup.org/47G8q7r

- Joseph Francesco Cozza, @gdilandro.bsky.social, Andrea Aldrich & @zeynsom.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract focused on how citizens evaluate lesbian and gay leaders, particularly in political contexts, and its impact on leadership evaluations compared to straight counterparts.
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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How to Distinguish Human Error From Election Fraud: Evidence From the 2019 Malawi Election - https://cup.org/47pxPnc

- Johan Ahlbäck & @ryanjablonski.bsky.social

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BJPolS abstract discussing the effects of preelection irregularities and fraud on electoral credibility, using the 2019 Malawian presidential election as a case study.
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Public Works and Intimate Partner Violence: Experimental Evidence on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Egypt and Tunisia - cup.org/4nKR13I

- @robertblair.bsky.social & Eric Mvukiyehe

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BJPolS abstract discussing the evaluation of employment opportunities for women in Egypt and Tunisia and their impact on intimate partner violence (IPV).
November 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Are Democratic Innovations Legitimate to the Broader Public? Evidence from Survey Experiments in Ghana - https://cup.org/47DOSRd

- Eric Kramon

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BJPolS abstract on citizen-led democratic innovations, focusing on challenges faced by modern democracies and the importance of including citizens in decision-making processes.
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM