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April 20, 2017

Making Law Bind: Legal Normativity As A Dynamic Concept

Abstract If ever there were an opportunity to ‘spring-clean’ jurisprudence of its most cumbersome words, ‘normativity’ would be high on the list. It sounds ugly,…
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April 19, 2017

Drafting A Constitution For ‘A Country Of Words’ 1

Abstract “We have a country of words. Speak speak so I can put my road on the stone of a stone. We have a country…
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April 19, 2017

From Constitutional Words To Statehood: The Case For Palestine

Abstract A lot of dreams have been invested in the Palestinian constitution. Its ambitious provisions promise a socially progressive, inclusive and tolerant State. Yet, today,…
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April 19, 2017

The Responses Of Medical General Practitioners To Unreasonable Patient Demands For Antibiotics: A Study Of Medical Ethics Using Immersive Virtual RealityVIRTUAL REALITY

Abstract Abstract Background Dealing with insistent patient demand for antibiotics is an all too common part of a General Practitioner’s daily routine. This study explores…
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April 19, 2017

Contrasting Effects Of Strong Ties On SIR And SIS Processes In Temporal Networks

Abstract Most real networks are characterized by connectivity patterns that evolve in time following complex, non-Markovian, dynamics. Here we investigate the impact of this ubiquitous…
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April 19, 2017

Individual Biases, Cultural Evolution, And The Statistical Nature Of Language Universals: The Case Of Colour Naming Systems

Abstract Language universals have long been attributed to an innate Universal Grammar. An alternative explanation states that linguistic universals emerged independently in every language in…
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April 19, 2017

Emergence Of Consensus In A Multi-Robot Network: From Abstract Models To Empirical Validation

Abstract Consensus dynamics in decentralised multiagent systems are subject to intense studies, and several different models have been proposed and analyzed. Among these, the naming…
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April 19, 2017

Temporal Correlations In Social Multiplex Networks

Abstract Social interactions are composite, involve different communication layers and evolve in time. However, a rigorous analysis of the whole complexity of social networks has…
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April 19, 2017

Constant Maturity Credit Default SWAP Pricing With Market Models

Abstract In this work we derive an approximated no-arbitrage market valuation formula for Constant Maturity Credit Default Swaps (CMCDS). We move from the CDS options…
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April 19, 2017

Counterparty Risk FAQ: Credit VAR, PFE, CVA, DVA, Closout, Netting, Collateral, Re-Hypothecation, WWR, Basel, Funding, CCDS And Margin Lending

Abstract We present a dialogue on Counterparty Credit Risk touching on Credit Value at Risk (Credit VaR), Potential Future Exposure (PFE), Expected Exposure (EE), Expected…
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