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Homicides and the Age of Criminal Responsibility: A Density Discontinuity Approach
Economía, 2018 We employ a density discontinuity design to evaluate the deterrence effect of more severe punishments around the legal age of criminal responsibility in Brazil. Motivated by the criminology literature, we propose a novel proxy based on the inherent risk
Francisco J. M. Costa +3 more
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Functions and mechanisms of non‐histone protein acetylation in plants
Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Volume 66, Issue 10, Page 2087-2101, October 2024.This review presents an overview of the expanding landscape of the non‐histone lysine acetylome across various plant species and highlights the biological functions and regulatory mechanisms of non‐histone lysine acetylation in plants. ABSTRACT Lysine acetylation, an evolutionarily conserved post‐translational protein modification, is reversibly ...
Xia Jin +3 more
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The War on Drugs is Counterproductive, Once Again
Lecturas de Economía, 2010 Un modelo bisectorial de equilibrio general, que incluía las drogas como bienes básicos, fue relativamente exitoso para explicar el desperdicio de recursos que genera una guerra contra las drogas (Ortiz, 2003).
Carlos Humberto Ortiz
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Veterinary Dermatology, Volume 35, Issue 5, Page 479-491, October 2024.Background – Lop‐eared rabbits may be predisposed to otitis externa (OE) as a consequence of their ear conformation. Although otoscopy, otic cytological evaluation, and culture are valuable tools in dogs and cats, published data on rabbits remain lacking. Hypothesis/Objectives – This study aimed to assess the utility of otoscopy and cytological results
Nikoleta Makri +8 more
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Shylock era banchiere o usuraio? Una teoria del credito d'usura
Moneta e Credito, 2013 The aim of the work is to propose a specific theoretical analysis of credit usury, a phenomenon of inherently opaque contours due to centuries of differing situations, analysis and judgments. The author identifies the usury market based on the definition
D. MASCIANDARO
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Exploring approaches to pulp vitality assessment: A scoping review of nontraditional methods
International Endodontic Journal, Volume 57, Issue 8, Page 1065-1098, August 2024.Abstract Introduction Diagnostic procedures for pulp vitality assessment are a crucial aspect of routine dental practice. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of nontraditional techniques and methodologies for assessing pulp vitality, specifically exploring promising approaches that are currently not used in dental practice. Methods The
Farzaneh Afkhami +5 more
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Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, Volume 125, Issue 7, July 2024.Abstract Cardiovascular disorders are still challenging and are among the deadly diseases. As a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and high low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol in particular, can be prevented primary and secondary by lipid‐lowering medications.
Ibrahim O. Kehinde +4 more
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The Impact of Police Presence on Drug-Trade-Related Violence
Economía, 2019 Rio de Janeiro hosted two major sports events in a two-year period: the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympic Games. After the announcements of the city as the host of these events, the government launched the Favela Pacification Program.
Emiliano Tealde
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Conformational diversity of human HP1α
Protein Science, Volume 33, Issue 7, July 2024.Abstract Heterochromatin protein 1 alpha (HP1α) is an evolutionarily conserved protein that binds chromatin and is important for gene silencing. The protein comprises 191 residues arranged into three disordered regions and two structured domains, the chromo and chromoshadow domain, which associates into a homodimer.
Tina Ukmar‐Godec +5 more
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Why the rule of law matters for financial stability: Insights from international comparison
International Review of Economics & FinanceThis study examines how the rule of law shapes credit market stability, focusing on volatility as a vital dimension of the financial cycle. Moving beyond the scale of credit, the analysis highlights credit volatility as an institutional outcome ...
Yosuke Tomita
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