The Macedonian election rules, i.e. the setting of electoral system, produce a double effect, an effect on voter, and party system. Therefore, each change in regulations would not only alter voters’ comportment but also impact political parties. Considering these effects, paper aimed to compare attitudes citizens parties regarding legislature (both for parliamentary local elections); adequate s...

This study is an assessment to understand the current nature of Indian Federalism. The country has various forms government and works in their respective fields powers. article explores concept meaning federalism. Further, it also expresses policies related federalism followed by respected governments within purview India. considers governments, governing powers, overall implementation Central ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic life-long disease of unknown etiology, affecting the entire digestive tract in addition to a host of extraintestinal manifestations. Two major manifestations include ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). Pharmacotherapy is often effective, but associated with substantial side effects. Fortunately, however, enteral nutrition (EN) is often...

This paper describes the design and operation of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and then proceeds with an analysis of current policy deliberations which identifies an extension of the market as predominant trend. The paper demonstrates that the conditions which historically sustained the scheme are now present to a lesser extent. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme has functioned as a univer...

OBJECTIVE We sought to examine the legal and ethical implications of workplace health risk reduction programs (HRRPs) using health risk assessments, individually focused risk reduction, and financial incentives to promote compliance. METHODS We conducted a literature review, analyzed relevant statutes and regulations, and considered the effects of these programs on employee health privacy. ...

The purpose of the current study was to examine adolescents' perceptions of negative and positive peer influence (i.e., indirect peer association and direct peer pressure) as they related to adolescent behavior. Regression analyses were conducted using a sample of African American, European American, and Hispanic adolescents (N=1659, M age=16.06, SD=1.10). The study found differences and simila...