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Development and social capital [PDF]
Abstract This paper examines social capital and its relation with economic development. We focus on the role that interpersonal relationships play in social exchange, whether through the market or through the provision of public goods. By facilitating search and trust, social capital can increase the efficiency of social exchange where formal ...
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Universal Proteomic Signature After Exercise‐Induced Muscle Injury in Muscular Dystrophies
ABSTRACT Objective Several neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) are characterized by progressive muscle damage and are marked by the elevation of circulating muscle proteins from activity‐related injury. Despite a diverse array of genetic drivers, many NMDs share similar patterns of exercise intolerance and higher concentrations of muscle injury proteins ...
Mads G. Stemmerik+5 more
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Spatially concentrated social capital of urban residents [PDF]
Social connections that span across diverse urban neighborhoods can help individual prosperity by mobilizing social capital in cities. Yet, how the detailed spatial structure of social capital varies in lower- and higher-income urban neighborhoods is less understood.
arxiv
Social capital predicts corruption risk in towns [PDF]
Corruption is a social plague: gains accrue to small groups, while its costs are borne by everyone. Significant variation in its level between and within countries suggests a relationship between social structure and the prevalence of corruption, yet, large scale empirical studies thereof have been missing due to lack of data.
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ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Ofatumumab, a fully human anti‐CD20 monoclonal antibody, is effective in reducing relapses and disability progression in patients with multiple sclerosis. This study aimed to examine immune profile changes associated with ofatumumab in a prospective cohort of Chinese patients with relapsing–remitting multiple ...
Shu Yang+9 more
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Li S, Horner P, Delva J. Social capital and cigarette smoking among Latinos in the United States. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2012;3(Suppl 1):83–92.This paper was incorrectly assigned to 2012;3(Suppl 1):83–92 and should have appeared in 2012;
Li S, Horner P, Delva J
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Social Live-Streaming Use & Well-being: Examining Participation, Financial Commitment, Social Capital, and Psychological Well-being on Twitch.tv [PDF]
This study examines how active participation, financial commitment, and passive participation in the leading social live-streaming service, Twitch.tv, relate to individuals' psychological well-being. The three dimensions of social capital-structural, relational, and cognitive-as well as parasocial relationship are explored as mediators. Cross-sectional
arxiv
In this study, a new type of bioactive glass fiber ‐based composite magnesium phosphate bone cement is prepared and verified that its mechanical strength and biological properties. In addition, the cement may have played a biologically active role in the Notch and HIF signaling pathways.
Yuzheng Lu+12 more
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Creating and Maintaining Filipino and Japanese Students Social Capital with Facebook [PDF]
This study investigated perceptions and patterns of Facebook use among Filipino and Japanese undergraduate students and the relationship of these factors to creating and maintaining students social capital, international posture, and willingness to communicate.
arxiv
Structural Group Unfairness: Measurement and Mitigation by means of the Effective Resistance [PDF]
Social networks contribute to the distribution of social capital, defined as the relationships, norms of trust and reciprocity within a community or society that facilitate cooperation and collective action. Therefore, better positioned members in a social network benefit from faster access to diverse information and higher influence on information ...
arxiv