A5064114279- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
- Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies
- Asian Studies and History
- Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics
- Political Conflict and Governance
- Judicial and Constitutional Studies
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Philippine History and Culture
- Corruption and Economic Development
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Politics and Society in Latin America
- China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Cell Adhesion Molecules Research
- Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
- Populism, Right-Wing Movements
- Lung Cancer Research Studies
- Gender Politics and Representation
- Political Influence and Corporate Strategies
- Local Government Finance and Decentralization
Keio University
2016-2025
Chiba University
2011-2024
Tokyo Women's Medical University
2012-2018
Stanford University
2017
Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital
2013-2014
Waseda University
2012
Kyoto Sangyo University
2012
Tokyo University of Science
2009
Tsurumi University
2007
University of California, San Diego
2003
Abstract In bicameral legislatures, gender representation varies significantly between chambers. Historically, Japan's upper house has maintained a proportion of women twice that the lower house. However, electoral systems alone cannot fully explain this disparity. We argue seemingly gender‐neutral legislative institutions influence both voting behavior and candidates' willingness to run, contributing significant disparities in legislatures. To test argument, we conduct two survey...
In this article we suggest improved measures of ‘party linkage’ across districts. The degree party linkage, defined as the extent to which parties are uniformly successful in winning votes districts, is an important but neglected issue politics literature. It particularly understanding nature national-level system formation. Our suggested indices build on measure linkage introduced by Cox (1999), he named ‘inflation index’ since it inflation from district-level size that occurs process...
This introduction to the special issue highlights key findings and implications of democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia. It begins with an overview region's landscape using Varieties Democracy (V-Dem) dataset compares patterns modes six selected cases. Collectively, articles suggest importance unpacking regime components growing attitudinal elite-mass gap analyzing quality democracy. The liberalization effects social media were found be mixed. theoretical empirical offer a fertile ground...
Scholars frequently dichotomize continuous measures of democracy by setting a regime cut-off. However, such cut-offs often lack theoretical or empirical justifications, making the resulting classifications difficult to interpret conceptually. We investigate this challenge involving three major measures: Freedom House score (FH), Polity score, and Regime World (RoW) that is based on V-Dem's Electoral Democracy Index (EDI). develop framework empirically derive thresholds using categorical as...
Abstract The incumbent-led subversion of democracy represents the most prevalent form democratic backsliding in recent decades. A central puzzle this mode is why these incumbents enjoy popular support despite their actions against democracy. We address using case Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Although some analysts have speculated that his popularity was inflated due to social desirability bias (SDB) among survey respondents, there has been limited empirical examination. Our...
The May 13, 2019 midterm elections were generally seen as a referendum on the first three years of presidency Rodrigo R Duterte. tested and consolidated political strength Duterte country’s populist strongman president. Most national local candidates he endorsed won their contests for 18,066 positions. election also resulted in victory administration’s nine senatorial (out 12 seats) majority its governors, mayors, legislators. results follow historical patterns post-authoritarian period. But...
Abstract In patronage-ridden political systems, under what conditions is patronage a more or less effective tool of influence? This question has been neglected in the politics literature due to unwarranted premise that almost always effective. article addresses this understudied using case President Estrada's impeachment Philippines November 2000. particular, I ask why some members party, LAMP, decided endorse president. Using logit regression analysis, find LAMP legislators' decision was...
Dominant political parties have been the subject of study since 1950s. As they emerged both in democracies and non-democracies, become an intriguing research theme for scholars who politics a variety world regions. This introductory note to special issue on transformation dominant Asia first reviews how “dominant parties” are defined by this subject. Then, it turns discussion existing analyzes examined question emerge sustained. Lastly, articles included introduced.
Political family dynasties are a staple part of Japanese politics. According to one study, Japan has the fourth highest number dynastic politicians among democratic countries, after Thailand, Philippines, and Iceland. As result, many scholars have qualitatively studied how these political families born managed. In contrast wealth qualitative studies on this subject, however, few quantitative focus voters view them. To understand question, we conducted two nation-wide surveys. Our major...
Abstract In this article, we argue that a consequence of Duterte’s presidency is the further weakening party system in Philippines, or emergence “anarchy parties.” Traditionally, Philippine presidents used their power patronage quid-pro-quo manner vis-à-vis legislators to achieve presidents’ goals, and executive-legislative transaction was coordinated mainly through president’s party. However, evidence suggests Duterte bypassed Congress his policies by riding on popularity did not have use...