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Maria Teresa de Noronha
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Published: 20 January 2021 in New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives
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A debate related to the “net” value of agglomeration economies created in the long run is proposed. Some volatile assets such as strategic planning, knowledge creation, shared innovation, and advanced skills are identified. The perspective of urban dynamics adds a glimpse over the potential capacity of medium- and small-sized towns (SMTs) to be capable participants in the development process throughout extensive periods. The concept of agglomeration economies, pointing out to efficiency gains due to the proximity among agents, is an “unrefuted truth” to be revisited: Immediate efficiency gains are frequently suggested by policymakers whose good intentions for regional development have aggravated discrepancies with shrinking effects for SMTs. Costly consequences must be mentioned: pollution, loss of biodiversity, climate change, pockets of social stress, and extreme poverty are long-term impacts. Not often are impacts directly measurable, for example: The recent pandemic of COVID-19 has shown the fragility of large urban cores to immediately address complexity. This chapter is composed of (1) introduction, an insightful approach, (2) case studies, illustrating the empirical capacity of SMTs to survive long-term challenges, (3) discussion, highlighting some theoretical insights from the case studies analyses, and, finally, (4) conclusion.

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Teresa de Noronha; Eric Vaz; Waldemar Ratajczak. Dynamic Sustainability: Back to History to Advocate for Small- and Medium-Sized Towns. New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives 2021, 47, 47 -65.

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Teresa de Noronha, Eric Vaz, Waldemar Ratajczak. Dynamic Sustainability: Back to History to Advocate for Small- and Medium-Sized Towns. New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives. 2021; 47 ():47-65.

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Teresa de Noronha; Eric Vaz; Waldemar Ratajczak. 2021. "Dynamic Sustainability: Back to History to Advocate for Small- and Medium-Sized Towns." New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives 47, no. : 47-65.

Journal article
Published: 01 July 2020 in Sustainability
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This theoretical review aims to create a comprehensive and systematic analysis based on previously published literature explaining how contemporary technological developments may promote new paths for small and medium-sized towns (SMTs) and their networking systems. Much has been said concerning the capacity of towns to absorb strategic knowledge, which is highly dependent on local governance systems. In this paper, five levels of multidisciplinary approaches will be addressed so as to pinpoint the theoretical grounds for the promotion and advocacy of small and medium-sized towns (SMTs) as major drivers of regional sustainability: agglomeration advantages and networking efficiencies—representing strict economic accounting of cost and benefits; clustering in a context of online environments, and its extension to open networking systems; sustainable innovation processes for SMTs, technology, and knowledge transfer in open innovation systems—both settings for discussions within the framing of new technological developments and artificial intelligence; knowledge and new technological developments with local spillovers—to be enhanced employing new educational programs and learning diffusion at advanced levels; the social functions of small and medium-sized towns—to be addressed in the areas of sociology, architecture, and planning.

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Teresa De Noronha; Eric Vaz. Theoretical Foundations in Support of Small and Medium Towns. Sustainability 2020, 12, 5312 .

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Teresa De Noronha, Eric Vaz. Theoretical Foundations in Support of Small and Medium Towns. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (13):5312.

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Teresa De Noronha; Eric Vaz. 2020. "Theoretical Foundations in Support of Small and Medium Towns." Sustainability 12, no. 13: 5312.

Journal article
Published: 27 January 2015 in Systems
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This paper suggests a new methodology capable of accessing in detail the contribution of companies to countries’ sustainability related to economic performance. The concept of sustainability has been brought up in several debates, leading to a clearer understanding of its progress in recent decades. The most adequate indicators to achieve a unique value to define sustainability have been identified. However, specific behaviors of economic agents such as exist in particularly large organizations, have rarely been exposed and evaluated regarding their positive or negative contribution to the increase of sustainability throughout the world. This paper proposes an integrated approach incorporating an evaluation of the positive and negative contributions to sustainability by means of a logistic biplot application. This allows the creation of a summarized index that combines all single sustainability indicators. These synthetic indices allow the positioning of each of the companies in a geometric representation for an original exploration of the sustainability paradigm. The supplied method permits accessing and evaluating information concerning specific behaviors of economic agents such as big companies. In our paper, we have followed the engagements towards sustainability of big corporations, individually or as groups, across the different activity sectors in Portugal and Spain.

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Purificación Vicente Galindo; Eric Vaz; Teresa De Noronha. How Corporations Deal with Reporting Sustainability: Assessment Using the Multicriteria Logistic Biplot Approach. Systems 2015, 3, 6 -26.

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Purificación Vicente Galindo, Eric Vaz, Teresa De Noronha. How Corporations Deal with Reporting Sustainability: Assessment Using the Multicriteria Logistic Biplot Approach. Systems. 2015; 3 (1):6-26.

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Purificación Vicente Galindo; Eric Vaz; Teresa De Noronha. 2015. "How Corporations Deal with Reporting Sustainability: Assessment Using the Multicriteria Logistic Biplot Approach." Systems 3, no. 1: 6-26.

Book chapter
Published: 17 December 2013 in Entrepreneurship, Social Capital and Governance
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Marisa Cesário; Maria Teresa de Noronha. Technological adjustments in the textile, clothes and leather industries: an alternative pathway for competitiveness. Entrepreneurship, Social Capital and Governance 2013, 325 -357.

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Marisa Cesário, Maria Teresa de Noronha. Technological adjustments in the textile, clothes and leather industries: an alternative pathway for competitiveness. Entrepreneurship, Social Capital and Governance. 2013; ():325-357.

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Marisa Cesário; Maria Teresa de Noronha. 2013. "Technological adjustments in the textile, clothes and leather industries: an alternative pathway for competitiveness." Entrepreneurship, Social Capital and Governance , no. : 325-357.

Articles
Published: 15 November 2013 in Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
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Socioeconomic growth and urban change have been an increasing concern for decision makers in recent decades. The monitoring, mapping, and analysis of agricultural land use change, especially in areas where urban change has been high, is crucial. The collision between traditional economic activities related to agriculture in tourist areas such as the Algarve and current demand for tourism infrastructures in urban regions is also leading to loss of economic activity. This article uses a combined geographical information system approach with CORINE land cover datasets to perform a Shannon's diversity index quantifying changes in agricultural areas. The article then expands on the nature of the agricultural changes observed, and offers a multi-temporal assessment by means of landscape metrics in order to understand the shifting land use patterns for the Algarve in land use planning and regional economic equilibrium: a) forest regions become transformed into agricultural areas and agricultural areas become urban; b) areas that are initially agricultural become scattered residential regions created by economic investors; and c) agricultural land use changes have a cyclical nature in which—in the course of the economic recession—such dynamic effects brought about a decrease in tourism and focus on traditional sectors.

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Eric Vaz; Maria Teresa de Noronha; Peter Nijkamp. Exploratory Landscape Metrics for Agricultural Sustainability. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems 2013, 38, 92 -108.

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Eric Vaz, Maria Teresa de Noronha, Peter Nijkamp. Exploratory Landscape Metrics for Agricultural Sustainability. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. 2013; 38 (1):92-108.

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Eric Vaz; Maria Teresa de Noronha; Peter Nijkamp. 2013. "Exploratory Landscape Metrics for Agricultural Sustainability." Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems 38, no. 1: 92-108.

Journal article
Published: 24 September 2013 in Sustainability
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The purpose of this paper is to point out some of the main characteristics and critical factors for success that can substantiate the proposal of a differentiation framework for maritime clusters. We conduct a benchmarking analysis intended to distinguish the most relevant aspects which can or should be observed in these types of clusters, applied to the following countries: Spain (Basque Country), Germany (Lander of Schleswig-Holstein), the Netherlands and Norway. The differentiation factors involve agglomeration economies and endogenous conditions derived from geographic proximity, essential for lowering transaction costs, strengthening the leverage of public/private cooperation through centres of maritime excellence, at the same time providing an adequate local environment that favours positive interactions between the different maritime industries and actors. The main results arising from this article are presented through a reconceptualisation of Porter’s Diamond framework for diagnosing the competitiveness of maritime clusters.

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Pedro Monteiro; Teresa De Noronha; Paulo Neto. A Differentiation Framework for Maritime Clusters: Comparisons across Europe. Sustainability 2013, 5, 4076 -4105.

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Pedro Monteiro, Teresa De Noronha, Paulo Neto. A Differentiation Framework for Maritime Clusters: Comparisons across Europe. Sustainability. 2013; 5 (9):4076-4105.

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Pedro Monteiro; Teresa De Noronha; Paulo Neto. 2013. "A Differentiation Framework for Maritime Clusters: Comparisons across Europe." Sustainability 5, no. 9: 4076-4105.

Book chapter
Published: 17 September 2013 in New Directions in Regional Economic Development
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Maria Teresa de Noronha. The Design of Industrial Models: Addressing Cooperative Behaviours, Innovation and Public Policy. New Directions in Regional Economic Development 2013, 1 .

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Maria Teresa de Noronha. The Design of Industrial Models: Addressing Cooperative Behaviours, Innovation and Public Policy. New Directions in Regional Economic Development. 2013; ():1.

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Maria Teresa de Noronha. 2013. "The Design of Industrial Models: Addressing Cooperative Behaviours, Innovation and Public Policy." New Directions in Regional Economic Development , no. : 1.

Book chapter
Published: 24 June 2013 in Regional Research Frontiers - Vol. 2
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Over the past few decades, social scientists have developed a worldwide interest in the driving forces and socio-economic impacts of innovation and entrepreneurship (see Nijkamp 2009a, b; Stimson et al. 2006). Innovation has turned out to be a critical parameter of human intelligence and of the cognitive ability of human kind. Nowadays, both factors are considered to be the major drivers of socio-economic and technological change, able to stimulate the continuous production of new products or processes. To persuade society to continuously adopt such changes requires a systematic and integrative combination of knowledge assets managed within a framework of institutions, regulations, and some kind of socio-cognitive mechanisms (Hall et al. 2005).

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Eric Vaz; Teresa de Noronha; Peter Nijkamp. The Spatial-Institutional Architecture of Innovative Behaviour. Regional Research Frontiers - Vol. 2 2013, 35 -50.

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Eric Vaz, Teresa de Noronha, Peter Nijkamp. The Spatial-Institutional Architecture of Innovative Behaviour. Regional Research Frontiers - Vol. 2. 2013; ():35-50.

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Eric Vaz; Teresa de Noronha; Peter Nijkamp. 2013. "The Spatial-Institutional Architecture of Innovative Behaviour." Regional Research Frontiers - Vol. 2 , no. : 35-50.

Chapter
Published: 26 May 2010 in Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations
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As opposed to the computer-based training of the 1980s, the term e-learning is most frequently used to refer to computer-based training which incorporates technologies that support interactivity beyond what would be provided by a single personal computer. E-learning, therefore, is an approach to facilitate and enhance learning through both computer and communication technologies. Such devices can include personal computers, CD-ROM, digital television, PDA, and mobile phones. Communication technologies enable the use of the Internet, e-mail, discussion forums, collaborative software, classroom management software, and team learning systems.

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Maria Teresa De Noronha Vaz; Sílvia Brito Fernandes; Eric De Noronha Vaz. E-Learning Tool for Regional Development. Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations 2010, 467 -474.

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Maria Teresa De Noronha Vaz, Sílvia Brito Fernandes, Eric De Noronha Vaz. E-Learning Tool for Regional Development. Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations. 2010; ():467-474.

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Maria Teresa De Noronha Vaz; Sílvia Brito Fernandes; Eric De Noronha Vaz. 2010. "E-Learning Tool for Regional Development." Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations , no. : 467-474.

Journal article
Published: 25 March 2010 in Papers in Regional Science
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Teresa De Noronha Vaz; Maria Teresa De Noronha. Entrepreneurship and business. A regional perspective - Edited by Miguel-Ángel Galindo, Joaquín Guzman and Domingo Ribeiro. Papers in Regional Science 2010, 89, 223 -224.

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Teresa De Noronha Vaz, Maria Teresa De Noronha. Entrepreneurship and business. A regional perspective - Edited by Miguel-Ángel Galindo, Joaquín Guzman and Domingo Ribeiro. Papers in Regional Science. 2010; 89 (1):223-224.

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Teresa De Noronha Vaz; Maria Teresa De Noronha. 2010. "Entrepreneurship and business. A regional perspective - Edited by Miguel-Ángel Galindo, Joaquín Guzman and Domingo Ribeiro." Papers in Regional Science 89, no. 1: 223-224.

Journal article
Published: 01 February 2010 in International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
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This paper calls attention to the critical role of greenspaces in cities, while it overviews the many functions they provide. From a theoretical perspective, the utility function of urban greenspaces concerns multiple dimensions. Temporal, spatial and social aspects clearly need a taxonomic approach, which is also described in this study. Thus, the prominent goal of this paper is to highlight the importance of the multifunctional use of urban green areas. It is next argued that multitasking strategies may enhance the use of farmland within urban areas and that this may turn out to be a win-win situation, provided urban planners are able to understand the different motivations of local communities. These basic issues are essential in identifying and mapping out attractive developments for modern urban greenspaces. © 2010 Earthscan

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Eveline Van Leeuwen; Peter Nijkamp; Maria Teresa De Noronha. The multifunctional use of urban greenspace. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability 2010, 8, 20 -25.

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Eveline Van Leeuwen, Peter Nijkamp, Maria Teresa De Noronha. The multifunctional use of urban greenspace. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability. 2010; 8 (1-2):20-25.

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Eveline Van Leeuwen; Peter Nijkamp; Maria Teresa De Noronha. 2010. "The multifunctional use of urban greenspace." International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability 8, no. 1-2: 20-25.

Original articles
Published: 23 July 2009 in Entrepreneurship & Regional Development
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The modern growth literature pays much attention to innovation and knowledge as drivers of endogenous developments in a competitive open economic system. This paper reviews concisely the literature in this field and addresses in particular micro- and macro-economic interactions at local or regional levels, based on clustering and networking principles, in which sustainability conditions also play a core role. The paper then develops a so-called knowledge circuit model comprising the relevant stakeholders, which aims to offer a novel framework for applied policy research at the meso-economic level.

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Teresa De Noronha Vaz; Peter Nijkamp; Maria Teresa De Noronha. Knowledge and innovation: The strings between global and local dimensions of sustainable growth. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development 2009, 21, 441 -455.

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Teresa De Noronha Vaz, Peter Nijkamp, Maria Teresa De Noronha. Knowledge and innovation: The strings between global and local dimensions of sustainable growth. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development. 2009; 21 (4):441-455.

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Teresa De Noronha Vaz; Peter Nijkamp; Maria Teresa De Noronha. 2009. "Knowledge and innovation: The strings between global and local dimensions of sustainable growth." Entrepreneurship & Regional Development 21, no. 4: 441-455.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2008 in International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy
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This paper outlines a synthetic framework based on the concept of the learning process as a driver to redress stakeholders' attitudes and strategic choices. The discussion is focused on the advantages that may result from institutional proximity, knowledge diffusion and coordination for the specific building up of a territorial knowledge base and the consequent achievement of sustainable regional development. This theoretical framework is applied to an empirical exercise identifying a number of variables supposed to be able to characterise firms and regional performances towards different forms of innovation. Modelling techniques are used to demonstrate that firms' capacity to innovate is a complex attribute whose determinants change. The results permit to conclude causal links that may be useful for a better understanding of innovation and as support instruments for policy-makers which intend to search for specificities in the regional development process.

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Maria Teresa de Noronha; Marisa Cesário. Driving forces for innovation: are they measurable? International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy 2008, 4, 30 .

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Maria Teresa de Noronha, Marisa Cesário. Driving forces for innovation: are they measurable? International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy. 2008; 4 (1/2):30.

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Maria Teresa de Noronha; Marisa Cesário. 2008. "Driving forces for innovation: are they measurable?" International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy 4, no. 1/2: 30.

Journal article
Published: 01 October 2007 in Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy
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Innovation policy has become a key issue in many countries. There is also growing awareness that one of the foundation stones of an effective innovation strategy is formed by a professional and advanced local knowledge infrastructure (see, eg, Jaffe et al, 1993; Saviotti and Nooteboom, 2000). This theme issue is devoted to the interface between local knowledge and innovation policy

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Peter Nijkamp; Roger Stough; Maria Teresa de Noronha. Local Knowledge and Innovation Policy. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy 2007, 25, 633 -637.

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Peter Nijkamp, Roger Stough, Maria Teresa de Noronha. Local Knowledge and Innovation Policy. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy. 2007; 25 (5):633-637.

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Peter Nijkamp; Roger Stough; Maria Teresa de Noronha. 2007. "Local Knowledge and Innovation Policy." Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy 25, no. 5: 633-637.

Journal article
Published: 19 January 2006 in European Planning Studies
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Small food firms make up an important sector in the European economy and are particularly significant in rural areas where they are potential sources of employment and growth. Despite this, their behaviour as regards innovation has been relatively little studied to date. This exploratory investigation finds different types of innovative behaviours among small agro-food firms in peripheral regions and identifies some of the factors with which they are associated. The research reported here is based on a sample of 323 small and very small food and drink (hereafter “food”) firms drawn from 11 regions in six European countries. The food industry is generally regarded as a mature, low-technology industry, but this study identifies different clusters of small food firms according to innovative behaviours. It finds that, although a substantial number of firms may be defined as non-innovators, by far the largest cluster of food firms is involved in multiple forms of innovative activity. Recent studies have demonstrated the complexity of the determinants of technological progress. This may be modelled as a learning process in which small innovative firms tend to draw on internal and external sources of expertise and are both influenced by and influence the broader socio-economic environment in which they operate. This study uses cluster analyses to identify four types of innovative behaviours and examines the factors influencing these. It takes first steps to incorporate both measures of innovative capacity at the firm level as well as of the local development environment in order to explore links between the innovative capacity of small food firms and the characteristics of their regional contexts

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Maria Teresa De Noronha Vaz; Marisa Cesário; Sílvia Fernandes. Interaction between innovation in small firms and their environments: An exploratory study. European Planning Studies 2006, 14, 95 -117.

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Maria Teresa De Noronha Vaz, Marisa Cesário, Sílvia Fernandes. Interaction between innovation in small firms and their environments: An exploratory study. European Planning Studies. 2006; 14 (1):95-117.

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Maria Teresa De Noronha Vaz; Marisa Cesário; Sílvia Fernandes. 2006. "Interaction between innovation in small firms and their environments: An exploratory study." European Planning Studies 14, no. 1: 95-117.