in cultural semiotics as posed by tartu-moscow circle the concepts of cultural sphere, border, and the (non)cultural other and the dialogue between this cultural self and that other on the borders are very critical. the mechanism of intercultural translation and the processes of inclusion and exclusion govern this intercultural dialogue. such communication between cultures, in order to be reali...

The EU has integrated core state powers in a largely unsustainable manner. Why is this? In this introduction to special issue on Germany, we take an in-depth look at national preference-formation. We trace the impact of elites, as emphasised by functionalist theories, and mass publics political parties, stressed postfunctionalism. find that across policy fields with striking continuity over tim...

This article examines the possibilities and pitfalls of using Big Data to address sexual reproductive health concerns as related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), paying particular attention contextual difference in development settings. The global datafication life has taken place at great speed. However, evidential deficiencies a lack critical engagement specific issues around working wit...