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Traditional authority, institutional multiplicity and political transition in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa [PDF]
, 2004 Adherents of tradition argue that customary institutions in Africa and the traditional leaders that uphold them have a stabilizing influence, particularly given the inadequacies of many post-colonial African states.
Beall, Jo +2 more
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Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Background Dexmedetomidine infusions are beneficial in anaesthetised endotoxaemic horses when administered concurrent to endotoxin, but post‐conditioning effects are unknown. Objectives To evaluate whether a dexmedetomidine infusion is beneficial in horses administered Escherichia coli O55:B5 lipopolysaccharides (LPS) endotoxin prior to ...
Sera Lee +4 more
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What Explains the Wealth Gap Between Immigrants and the New Zealand Born? [PDF]
Immigrants are typically found to have less wealth and hold it in different forms than the native born. These differences may affect both the economic assimilation of immigrants and overall portfolio allocation when immigrants are a large share of the ...
John Gibson, Steven Stillman, Trinh Le
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Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Background Rectal temperature (RT) is the gold standard for assessing body temperature in horses, but handling and welfare concerns limit its use. Thermography of the lacrimal caruncula (LC) has been proposed as a noncontact alternative, although its accuracy may be influenced by device characteristics and measurement distance.
Ömer Tarık Orhun +4 more
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Agglomeration Elasticities in New Zealand [PDF]
This paper analyses the relationship between firms’ multi-factor productivity and the effective employment density of the areas where they operate. Quantifying these agglomeration elasticities is of central importance in the evaluation of the wider ...
Daniel J. Graham, David C. Maré
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Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Background Persistent breeding‐induced endometritis (PBIE) is a common reason for mares failing to establish pregnancy. Objective To examine the hypothesis that advancing mare age and embryo donor status predispose to PBIE and compromise fertility.
Tom Stout +3 more
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The Need for Speed: Impacts of Internet Connectivity on Firm Productivity [PDF]
Fast internet access is widely considered to be a productivity-enhancing factor. Internet access speeds vary regionally within countries and even within cities.
Arthur Grimes, Cleo Ren, Philip Stevens
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The prevalence of Streptococcus equi subsp. equi carriers in the Netherlands
Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Background Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (S. equi) carriers are thought to be important drivers for strangles outbreaks. Limited data are available on the prevalence of carriers in European horse husbandry settings. Objectives To estimate the prevalence of S.
R. M. A. C. Houben +5 more
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Understanding New Zealand s Changing Income Distribution 1983 98:A Semiparametric Analysis [PDF]
This paper analyses changes in the distribution of equivalised gross household income and income inequality in New Zealand between 1983 and 1998. We analyse the distributional effects of changes in household structure, National Superannuation (old age ...
David C. Maré, Dean R. Hyslop
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A New Vista of Opportunity in Diabetes Management: Natural Product‐Based β‐cell Preservation
Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.Preserving functional β‐cells via natural products offers promising strategy for diabetes treatment. ABSTRACT A defining characteristic of diabetes is β‐cell failure, in which β‐cells cannot modulate insulin secretion to compensate for escalating insulin resistance, pushing forward disease development.
Yi‐San Lee +4 more
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