Tallinn University of Technology

About: Tallinn University of Technology is a education organization based out in Tallinn, Estonia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: European union & Computer science. The organization has 3688 authors who have published 10313 publications receiving 145058 citations. The organization is also known as: Tallinn Technical University & Tallinna Tehnikaülikool.

Beyond the Western Paradigm: Confucian Public Administration

Abstract: If there are different paradigms of public administration (PA), then there is not one global best PA, but what we refer to as “global” PA is actually Western PA. The other side of the coin, Non-Western PA (NWPA), is outlined in this chapter. NWPA’s strongest protagonist, Confucian Public Administration, is more closely examined, both historically and in contemporary context. The chapter focuses on Mainland China, but also reviews other Confucian systems, including Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam and the somewhat problematic case of Japan. The chapter shows that, although institutional Confucian public administration is less ubiquitous than Confucian values, it is ultimately substantive enough to support NWPA. The Chapter demonstrates how recognition of NWPA can contribute to the capacity to establish “good” public administration in various other regions of the globe.

Linear patterning of high entropy alloy by additive manufacturing

Abstract: An equimolar AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy (HEA) was synthesized using selective laser melting (SLM). XRD patterns show peaks of a single-phase BCC structure typical for a HEA. The process parameters were optimized carefully in such a way that a layered microstructure with gaps of controllable size (average size ~67 ± 1 µm) is obtained. The size of the gaps can be controlled using the process parameters and the hatch distance. SLM may be the only process that can process such unique microstructures (linear patterns), where their unique properties may be used as filters in extreme environments like corrosion, temperature, nuclear, etc.

ESTCube-1 in-orbit experience and lessons learned

Abstract: ESTCube-1 is a student satellite project lead by the University of Tartu, Estonia, and supported by the European Space Agency (ESA) via Plan for European Cooperating States (PECS). Development of ESTCube-1 has been a collaborative effort with many international partners. The satellite is shown on Figure 1 [1].

Financial development, institutions, and poverty alleviation: an empirical analysis

Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyse empirically whether the level of institutional quality influences how financial development affects poverty for a sample of developing countries covering the period from 1984 to 2012. Using an interaction term constructed as a product between financial development and institutional quality we find that the pro-poor impact of financial development decreases as the quality of institutions rises. Such a differential effect can be ascribed to the capacity of banks to provide functions that mimic those performed by an institutional framework that works well. The results of this article can be used for policy management.