Impact of Geography on Institutions in Agricultural and Nomadic Societies
ABSTRACT How geography affects the choice of institutions is studied in a theoretical model. In this model, nations are located around a circle. Rulers compete through choosing tax rates, the level of military spending, and the degree of formality of institutions. Geographic condition is captured by population density.
Haiwen Zhou
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Mineral-Vitamin Complexes in Sheep Nutrition: Patent Analysis and Functional Evaluation for Pregnant Ewes and Lambs. [PDF]
Baibatyrova S +5 more
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ABSTRACT Parabens (PBs) are compounds widely used as preservatives in personal care products, food, and pharmaceuticals. Methylparaben (MePB) is the most used by different industries due to its chemical properties and low cost. The high daily human exposure to these compounds has raised concerns about their potential effects on health, particularly on ...
Yenny Ramírez‐Jara +11 more
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Seasonality and mobility: An Integrative framework for reconstructing Kura-Araxes pastoral systems at Maxta I, Nakhchivan. [PDF]
Maurer G +11 more
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Nanoplastics: Methods, Exposure and Effects on Domestic, Farm and Wild Animals
ABSTRACT Nanoplastics (NPs) are synthetic polymer particles ranging in size from 1 nm to 1 μm that have been identified as a major concern for ecosystems and organisms due to their plethora of negative effects. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge relating to exposure and effects of NPs in domestic (i.e., farm ...
B. De Felice +8 more
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Integrated mRNA-miRNA Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Molecular Mechanism of Tibetan Sheep Rumen Epithelium Adaptation to High Altitude. [PDF]
Wang L +9 more
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ABSTRACT Monocrotaline (MCT), a plant‐derived pyrrolizidine alkaloid, is well known for its hepatotoxic effects. However, full elucidation of the mechanisms underlying MCT‐induced hepatotoxicity, as well as the development of reliable biomarkers for early detection and monitoring, requires an integrated evaluation of biochemical, molecular, and ...
Ali Şenol +4 more
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The origin of the double-muscle mutation in the <i>MSTN</i> gene of sheep and its effects on growth traits in the Hu × East Friesian hybrid population. [PDF]
Xu Y +10 more
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Integrated macroscopic, histological, and ultrastructural analyses revealed five distinct lingual papillae types (filiform, fungiform, conical, foliate, and vallate) in the Anatolian wild boar (Sus scrofa libycus). Mechanical papillae showed marked structural specialization, while gustatory papillae exhibited region‐specific distribution of taste buds.
Fatma Işbilir +4 more
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Doppler Ultrasound Indices and Fetal Biometry as Prenatal Markers of SGA or Non-SGA Developmental Trajectories in Naturally Nutrient-Restricted Sheep Pregnancies from Patagonia. [PDF]
Araya M +5 more
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