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Rural–Urban Digital Divide: Evidence From Indian States
International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Indian economy has achieved significant progress in recent years, with the country expected to contribute about 16% of the global growth. However, at the sub‐national level, economic development has been quite disparate over the decades, with widening inequality between the richer western and southern states and other parts of the country.
Rashmi Arora, Nikhil Sapre
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Trends in Rheumatoid Arthritis Mortality Among Postmenopausal Women in the United States, 1999–2023
iMetaMed, EarlyView.RA‐related mortality among U.S. postmenopausal women has markedly declined since 1999. Despite this overall progress, significant inequalities by race, region, and age highlight ongoing challenges in achieving equitable health outcomes. ABSTRACT Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disproportionately affects postmenopausal women, who are at an increased risk of ...
Yuhui Zhao +4 more
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Convergent evolution of metabolic functions: Evidence from the gut microbiomes of humans and dogs
iMetaOmics, EarlyView.Dogs have undergone convergent evolution in their genome with humans in long‐term co‐living. Studies have shown that the gut microbiomes of dogs exhibit greater similarity to those of humans compared to mice and pigs. In our study, we first compared the gut microbiomes of macaques, three dog groups, and two wolf groups to those in humans.
Xiaoyang Wang +10 more
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iMetaOmics, EarlyView.Copper interferes with tryptophan metabolism and 5‐HT levels by modulating intestinal flora. Intestinal barrier breakdown and inflammatory response trigger nerve damage under copper exposure. W. coagulans XY2 alleviates copper‐induced neurotoxicity by targeting a multi‐dimensional “tryptophan metabolism‐antioxidant defense‐gut‐brain axis” network.
Yufang Gao, Xiaodong Zheng, Fujie Yan
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Growing Demand and Uneven Supply: Eight Years of Nature Education in China 需求增长与供给不均:中国自然教育八年发展回顾
Integrative Conservation, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines the role of nature education in advancing conservation and sustainability in China between 2014 and 2023. Drawing on national survey reports and historical–comparative methods, it analyses the dynamics of public demand, institutional supply, and practitioner capacity.
Qi Yunxi, Lyu Xiang, Huang Yu
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Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This invited paper gives an overview of the challenges the world is facing and offers a possible solution for water and food security within the holistic integrated concept of the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus. The paper summarizes the experience the author gained through working on various research projects at national and international ...
Ragab Ragab
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Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Food security in Kerala depends on effective irrigation, but poor‐quality irrigation water poses threats such as salinity, sodicity and reduced soil productivity. Although past assessments have been localised, this study presents the first comprehensive, statewide evaluation of irrigation water suitability across 44 major rivers in Kerala.
Raji Karuna +2 more
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International Studies of Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The housing issue significantly influences individuals' well‐being. As a crucial mechanism for alleviating the housing issue, the housing security system has garnered increasing attention regarding its impact on residents' happiness. Utilizing data from the China Household Tracking Survey (CFPS), this paper seeks to thoroughly investigate the ...
Lingzhen Yao, Bei Qiao, Yuhan Hu
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Wild Animal Suffering Is Not Intractable: A Precautionary Approach to Compassionate Intervention
Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Wild animals suffer due to human activity, yet natural factors contribute far more significantly to their suffering. In light of this, some propose that we have a pro tanto obligation to intervene in ecosystems to improve wild animal welfare.
Tristan Katz
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Between Practicality and Politics: Factors of Sub‐National Aid Allocation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Journal of International Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Bosnia and Herzegovina represents a unique case of aid recipient for its complex history and administrative and political divisions. Yet, little is known about how foreign aid is allocated to local recipients. This qualitative study uncovers factors shaping sub‐national aid allocation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting donors' and ...
Lenka Dušková +5 more
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