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Factors associated with infibulation among girls who underwent female genital mutilation in Guinea: Analysis DHS 2018

Journal of Public Health in Africa
Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM), especially infibulation, is a significant public health issue that poses numerous health risks for young girls. Despite its severity, this phenomenon remains under-documented.
Kaba S. Keita, Tiany Sidibe, Alpha O. Sall, Sadan Camara, Fanta Barry, Ramata Diallo, Madeleine Toure, Aissatou Diallo, Mamadou D. Balde, Alexandre Delamou   +9 more
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Christian nationalism, race, and contingent support for law enforcement: Results from two survey experiments

Criminology, EarlyView.
Abstract Research in the United States shows a strong link between right‐wing Christianity and support for law enforcement. Yet, it remains unclear whether this support extends uniformly across contexts, which has important implications for our understanding of public attitudes about police. Integrating insights from group identity theory with research
Christopher H. Seto, Popy Begum, Darci K. Schmidgall, Samuel L. Perry   +3 more
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Heterogeneity in the relationship between undocumented immigration and violent victimization: Evidence from the National Crime Victimization Survey

Criminology, EarlyView.
Abstract Undocumented immigration and its relation to public safety are subjects of intense political debate in the United States. Empirical evidence remains limited, and prior research has not examined how the relationship between undocumented immigration and victimization risk may vary by individuals’ citizenship status and local immigration policy ...
Min Xie, Eric P. Baumer
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The economic foundations of powersharing: Evidence from Africa

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract How—and with whom—do rulers share power? Existing research focuses on the strategic logic of powersharing. In this paper, we analyze its economic foundations. Powersharing is modeled as a subnational fiscal contract, in which rulers allocate political representation based on constituencies’ revenue potential. Empirically, we combine historical
Yannick I. Pengl, Philip Roessler
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Active Mode Remote Infrared Spectroscopy Detection of TNT and PETN on Aluminum Substrates

Journal of Spectroscopy, 2017
Two standoff detection systems were assembled using an infrared telescope coupled to a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, a cryocooled mercury-cadmium telluride detector, and a telescope-coupled midinfrared excitation source.
John R. Castro-Suarez, Leonardo C. Pacheco-Londoño, Joaquín Aparicio-Bolaño, Samuel P. Hernández-Rivera   +3 more
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Pregnancy‐Related Risk and Birth Setting Trends: Insights From Indonesian Demographic Health Survey Data

Birth, EarlyView.
New analysis from 15 years of Indonesian Demographic Health Survey Data has identified a shift from home birth to hospital birth. However, 65% of women who gave birth in hospital had no risk factors, while 13% of women who gave birth at home did report pregnancy‐related risk factors.
Kai Hodgkin, Grace Joshy, Kamalini Lokuge   +2 more
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Surface Persistence of Trace Level Deposits of Highly Energetic Materials

Molecules, 2019
In the fields of Security and Defense, explosive traces must be analyzed at the sites of the terrorist events. The persistence on surfaces of these traces depends on the sublimation processes and the interactions with the surfaces.
Leonardo C. Pacheco-Londoño, José L. Ruiz-Caballero, Michael L. Ramírez-Cedeño, Ricardo Infante-Castillo, Nataly J. Gálan-Freyle, Samuel P. Hernández-Rivera   +5 more
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Bolstering Reach: Tailoring Perinatal Mental Health Digital Care for Black and Native American Communities

Birth, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Perinatal depression is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the US. Center M, a Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy intervention, seeks to prevent perinatal depression through the development of a digital app to complement its' therapeutic intervention.
Roberta Suzette Hunte, Taylor Shank, Maria Hayes, Veronica Eyo, David Starr, S. M. Blajeski, Kristen Mackiewicz Seghete, Ellen Tilden   +7 more
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Molecular heterogeneity and prognostic biomarkers in primary meningeal melanocytic tumors

Brain Pathology, EarlyView.
Integrated molecular profiling reveals biological heterogeneity among primary meningeal melanocytic tumors, identifying intermediate‐grade PMMT subgroups with distinct recurrence risk. Molecular alterations including SF3B1 mutations and chromosome 8q gains support prognostic stratification, while PRKAR1A alterations and chromosome 17/21q losses aid ...
Rosina Paterra, Monica Patanè, Anna Stroppa, Gianluca Marucci, Serena Ammendola, Sofia Asioli, Valeria Barresi   +6 more
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Assessing the Quality of Transition Plans in Out‐of‐Home Care

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite transition planning practices for young people (YP) in out‐of‐home care (OoHC), many continue to experience inequities after care, suggesting that intended outcomes are not being achieved. In Victoria, Australia, a Care and Transition Plan (transition plan(s)) document is the primary mandated tool to capture YP's transition goals ...
Hayley Wainwright, Melissa Savaglio, Sarah Morris, Danielle Newton, Ashlyn Devery, Joanne Luke, Sofia Grage‐Moore, Stephanie Gonsalves, Nick Halfpenny, Claire Nyblom, Catherine James, Philip Mendes, Helen Skouteris   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source