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Evaluating the Self-evidence of the Principle of Causality from the Perspective of Ibn Sina [PDF]
حکمت سینویThe principle of causality has been considered self-evident among most philosophers of Islamic philosophy. However, in the works of Ibn Sina, there is both evidence that can be interpreted as self-evident and evidence that contradicts it.
saied sefidgary, Majid Ahsan
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Um estudo sobre as medidas provisórias no Brasil
Mediações: Revista de Ciências Sociais, 2001 In the present article. we want to analyse the political meaning of "temporary measures" in Brazil. The ample legislative powers of the president show the fragility of Brazilian democracy and the large number of "temporary measures" represents an ...
Carmem Arias
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When is the Preponderance of the Evidence Standard Optimal? [PDF]
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2002 This paper defines the preponderance of the evidence standard and establishes it as a benchmark for cases where deterrence is the dominant concern. The standard is shown to be optimal under the following assumptions: only efficiency matters (not fairness); people are risk-neutral; sanctions are socially costless; and investigations may take place even ...
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Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022 NRPT 1X reduces ALT and ceramide 14:0 in 65% of subjects as compared to only 28% in the placebo group. Abstract Background and Aims The prevalence of NAFLD is increasing globally and on a path to becoming the most frequent cause of chronic liver disease. Strategies for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD are urgently needed.
Ryan W. Dellinger +7 more
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Insects, 2022 As one of the largest families of beetles (Coleoptera), the Staphylinidae (rove beetles and their relatives) are rich not only in extant species but also in a comparatively robust fossil record.
Yuan Peng +5 more
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The Preponderance of Evidence Supports Computer-aided Detection for Screening Mammography [PDF]
Radiology, 2009 Having a system to aid the human eye that does nottake vacations, is not vulnerable to fatigue or environmental distractions, is without, emotion, and is designed specifically to assist the very human eye to “look over here” seems like a good idea.
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The Talking Neanderthals: What Do Fossils, Genetics, and Archeology Say?
Biolinguistics, 2013 Did Neanderthals have language? This issue has been debated back and forth for decades, without resolution. But in recent years new evidence has become available. New fossils and archeological finds cast light on relevant Neanderthal anatomy and behavior.
Sverker Johansson
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The Cholesterol Wars: The Cholesterol Skeptics vs the Preponderance of Evidence [PDF]
Circulation, 2008 Daniel Steinberg 227 pages. New York, NY: Academic Press; 2007. $69.95. ISBN 978-0123739797 I consider The Cholesterol Wars by Daniel Steinberg to be required reading for every serious student of atherosclerosis and lipidology. It is written in an authoritative, scholarly, yet readable style.
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Age related prevalence of hand osteoarthritis diagnosed by photography (HOASCORE)
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2017 Background Hand photography has been used in a number of studies to determine the presence and severity of hand osteoarthritis (HOA). The aim of this study was to present age and gender specific prevalences of HOA diagnosed by this method.
Helgi Jonsson
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Pleiotropic Mechanisms Indicated for Sex Differences in Autism. [PDF]
PLoS Genetics, 2016 Sexual dimorphism in common disease is pervasive, including a dramatic male preponderance in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Potential genetic explanations include a liability threshold model requiring increased polymorphism risk in females, sex ...
Ileena Mitra +15 more
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