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Excitatory and inhibitory interactions affect the balance of chorus activity and energy efficiency in the aggregation of male frogs: Theoretical study using a hybrid dynamical model [PDF]
arXiv, 2021 We theoretically study the role of excitatory and inhibitory interactions in the aggregations of male frogs. In most frogs, males produce sounds to attract conspecific females, which activates the calling behavior of other males and results in collective choruses.
arxiv
How women organize social networks different from men [PDF]
Scientific Reports 3, 1214 (2013), 2012 Superpositions of social networks, such as communication, friendship, or trade networks, are called multiplex networks, forming the structural backbone of human societies. Novel datasets now allow quantification and exploration of multiplex networks. Here we study gender-specific differences of a multiplex network from a complete behavioral dataset of ...
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Male circumcision: An overview
African Journal of Paediatric Surgery, 2008 Circumcision is one of the common operations performed worldwide, for various reasons. Controversy exists as to whether circumcision is an operation. This literature review discusses the indications of circumcision, benefits and complications of circumcision, and alternatives to circumcision.
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American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.ABSTRACT NPR3‐related tall stature is characterized by tall stature, elongated big toes, and additional epiphyses in hand and foot bones. The condition is caused by biallelic loss‐of‐function variants affecting natriuretic peptide receptor 3 (NPR3). Five individuals from four different families have been reported.
Pierre Moffatt +4 more
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Limits of Enlightenment and the Law - On the Legality of Ritual Male Circumcision in Europe today
Utrecht Journal of International and European Law, 2013 The legality of ritual circumcision of male infants is a subject not regularly discussed under European or international Human Rights Law, let alone national law.
Mark Swatek-Evenstein
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Male Circumcision as an HIV Prevention Strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Socio-Legal Barriers [PDF]
, 2008 UNAIDS and WHO recommend safe, voluntary male circumcision as an additional, important strategy for the prevention of heterosexually-acquired HIV in men in areas with high HIV prevalence and low levels of male circumcision.
Gostin, Lawrence O.
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Voluntary male medical circumcision
South African Medical Journal, 2012 This forum debate article is in response to the editorial by Professor Ncayiyana concerning the national circumcision programme in South Africa (S Afr Med J 2011;101:775-777). Other articles in this debate include: Venter et al. S Afr Med J 2012;102(3):124-125. Ncayiyana. S Afr Med J 2012;102(3): 125-126.
Kesinger, Matthew, Millard, Peter S
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European Journal of Social Psychology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This qualitative case study examines the motivations behind the first public celebration of Ramadan in Copenhagen's cityscape in 2024, exploring the interplay between visibility, identity recognition and citizenship for Danish‐Muslims. Through thematic analysis of interviews with event organizers, the study situates itself within social ...
Manal M. Sadik, Thomas A. Morton
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Simulating Male Selfish Strategy in Reproduction Dispute [PDF]
, 2002 We introduce into the Penna Model for biological ageing one of the possible male mechanisms used to maximize the ability of their sperm to compete with sperm from other males. Such a selfish mechanism increases the male reproduction success but may decrease the survival probability of the whole female population, depending on how it acts.
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Male Circumcision for HIV and STI Prevention: A Reflection.
Clinical Chemistry, 2019 Circumcision is one of the oldest surgical procedures, dating from the Neolithic age (Fig. 1). It is widely practiced throughout the world for religious reasons (e.g., Muslims and Jews), as part of traditional cultures among tribal groups in Africa (e.g.,
R. Gray
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