Drawing on network theory, this study considers the content of U.S. presidential debates and how candidates’ language differentiates them. Semantic network analyses of all U.S. presidential debates (1960–2004) were conducted. Results reveal that regardless of party affiliation, election winners were more central in their semantic networks than losers. Although the study does not argue causation...

The constant emergence and change of technologies in the form of digital products and services can cause certain groups of the population to feel excluded, older adults represent one such group. We investigate how to combine applied research on computational models of argument and human-centric computing to impact the way in which older adults interact with broadcast debates. This paper describ...

We examine the power of silent constant-space probabilistic verifiers that watch asymmetric debates (where one side is unable to see some of the messages of the other) between two deterministic provers, and try to determine who is right. We prove that probabilistic verifiers outperform their deterministic counterparts as asymmetric debate checkers. It is shown that the membership problem for ev...

The paper compares three debates form different times and areas: the foundational debate within IS in 1980s (represented by books by Winograd & Flores, Ehn, and Nurminen), and the current debates in Design Research (represented by Buchanan) and in practical philosophy (represented by Toulmin). It is found that in the core of the two first debates is the question of the nature of the knowledge u...


 Abstract: The case for capital account liberalization has been the centre of outgoing debate. This paper discusses both short term and longer flows (FDI). is divided into 5 sections. Section 1 presents claims neoclassical economists who believe that free trade same as liberalization. They further point out such increases social welfare promotes efficiency. 2 provides critique classical v...

Abstract This study attempts to measure the deliberation quality of Democratic Opening Debates in Turkish Parliament through Discourse Quality Index (DQI). The majority studies have been conducted on relatively homogenised and developed Western societies less conflictual or contentious topics. In these countries, democratic culture has institutionalised. On contrary, Turkey is a developing coun...