The relationships of metals exposure and disturbance of the vaginal microbiota with the risk of PROM: Results from a birth cohort study by Dongyang Zhang, Rui Dong, Tingting Jiang, Shiwei Ren, Xinyu Yue, Muxin Zhai, Siyu Jiang, Bingxia He, Ran Tang, Yujie Deng, Wenjie Lyu, Baojing Zhao, Fangbiao Tao, Yuanyuan Yang, Zongzhi Yin, Zhen Yu, Dongmei Ji, Chunmei Liang

“…On the other hand, women with different levels of Ba exposure were also characterised by different beta diversities (p value = 0.047); and blood Ba levels were also negatively associated with the relative abundances of Collinsella; additionally, Cr levels were positively associated with alpha diversity indices [Shannon index: β (95 % CI) = 0.25 (0.01, 0.50); Simpson index: β (95 % CI) = 0.08 (0.00, 0.17), respectively]. …”
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The effect of strategic leadership and innovative organizational climate on employees' voice with the mediating role of work ethic maturity by Jafar Beikzad, Maryam Razmjou

“…Face validity was used to calculate the validity of the research tool, which was approved by professors and experts. Cronbach's alpha coefficient has been used in order to analyze the reliability of the research tool. …”
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Progressive systemic inflammation precedes decompensation in compensated cirrhosis by Rubén Sánchez-Aldehuelo, Càndid Villanueva, Joan Genescà, Juan Carlos García-Pagán, Elisa Castillo, José Luis Calleja, Carles Aracil, Rafael Bañares, Luis Téllez, Lorena Paule, Rosa María Morillas, María Poca, Beatriz Peñas, Salvador Augustin, Juan G. Abraldes, Edilmar Alvarado-Tapias, Jaume Bosch, Agustín Albillos

“…We assessed markers of inflammation (interleukin-6 [IL-6], tumor necrosis factor-alpha, von Willebrand factor [vWF], C-reactive protein), macrophage activation (CD14, CD163), intestinal barrier integrity (fatty acid-binding protein [FABP], haptoglobin), and bacterial translocation (lipopolysaccharide [LPS]). …”
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Identification and validation of occupational stress factors for employees of the electricity distribution company of Ilam province by Ardeshir Shiri

“…The reliability of the questionnaire was calculated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.94).Research findingsThe findings of the qualitative section with the theme analysis approach led to the extraction of 56 basic themes, 22 main themes (components), and 7 overarching themes (dimensions). …”
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Presenting a model for the establishment and maintenance of expert human resources in the government organizations of Sistan and Baluchestan province by Majid Reza Dahmardeh, Vahid pourshahabi, Amin Reza Kamalian, Habibollah Salaerzehi

“…Combined reliability indices (CR), Cronbach's alpha and Rho coefficient are used to check the reliability of the questionnaire, and it is necessary to confirm the reliability of these indices higher than 0.7. …”
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Analysis of the impact of the quality of service to the elderly on their loyalty through a Memorable experience and satisfaction among the elderly in 5-star hotels in Mashhad. by tina ezazi, vajihe hoshyar

“…To check the reliability of the questionnaire, Cronbach's alpha method and composite reliability were used and confirmed. …”
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Designing a Forecasting Model and Evaluating the Strategic Cooperation between the Banking System and Fintech Startups using the Adaptive Neural Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) by Arash Onsori, Abbas Khamseh, Taghi Torabi, Hamid Reza Yazdani

“…Face and content validities, along with Cronbach's alpha, ensured questionnaire reliability.Calculating a sample size of 291 with Sample Power v3.0.1, 321 questionnaires were distributed, receiving 320 responses from experienced banking and fintech professionals. …”
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Investigating the relationship between customer experience components on commitment and customer engagement behaviors in the retail industry by Alireza Naalchi Kashi

“…Also, the reliability of the research was evaluated and confirmed through Cronbach's alpha coefficient. In order to test the hypotheses, the structural equation model and Smart PLS version 3 and SPSS version 19 software were used. …”
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Presenting the Model of Effective Factors on Smart Governance in the Country by Ghaem Gheiravani, Mohammad Montazeri, Shams Sadat Zahedi

“…Also, SPSS 22 software environment was used to analyze the data collected in the descriptive statistics section and determine Cronbach's alpha to check the reliability of the data collection tool.    …”
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The effect of gamification on brand co-creation in app-based businesses: investigating the mediating role of consumer engagement and the moderating role of hedonic and innovativene... by Rayhane Rezagholizade, Zahra Sadeqi-Arani, Esmail Mazroui

“…To assess reliability, in addition to Cronbach's alpha, a composite reliability index was also used. …”
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Acute stress triggers sex-dependent rapid alterations in the human small intestine microbiota composition by Bruno K. Rodiño-Janeiro, Bruno K. Rodiño-Janeiro, Olfat Khannous-Lleiffe, Olfat Khannous-Lleiffe, Marc Pigrau, Marc Pigrau, Marc Pigrau, Jesse R. Willis, Jesse R. Willis, Eloísa Salvo-Romero, Eloísa Salvo-Romero, Eloísa Salvo-Romero, Adoración Nieto, Adoración Nieto, Elba Expósito, Elba Expósito, Elba Expósito, Marina Fortea, Marina Fortea, Cristina Pardo-Camacho, Cristina Pardo-Camacho, Cristina Pardo-Camacho, Mercé Albert-Bayo, Mercé Albert-Bayo, Ana María González-Castro, Ana María González-Castro, Ana María González-Castro, Ana María González-Castro, Danila Guagnozzi, Danila Guagnozzi, Danila Guagnozzi, Danila Guagnozzi, Cristina Martínez, Cristina Martínez, Cristina Martínez, Beatriz Lobo, Beatriz Lobo, Beatriz Lobo, Beatriz Lobo, María Vicario, María Vicario, Javier Santos, Javier Santos, Javier Santos, Javier Santos, Toni Gabaldón, Toni Gabaldón, Toni Gabaldón, Toni Gabaldón, Carmen Alonso-Cotoner, Carmen Alonso-Cotoner, Carmen Alonso-Cotoner, Carmen Alonso-Cotoner

“…Differences in diversity and relative abundance of microbial taxa were examined.ResultsCold pain stress was associated with a significant decrease in alpha diversity (P = 0.015), which was more pronounced in females, along with significant sex differences in the abundance of specific taxa and the overall microbiota composition. …”
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Les ordres du spectre : la science-fiction numérique et le présent corrigé by Rebekah Sheldon

“…This article examines the aesthetics of what Anthony Dunne calls “Hertzian space” or the electromagnetic flows that enable wireless communication devices through comparative attention to three contemporary transmedia universes: the BBC’s Sherlock, SyFy’s Alphas, and Fox’s Touch. I argue that each of these shows uses the emerging conventions of neuro-atypicality in order to make visible and render as story the data streams whose omnipresence cannot be experienced as such by the human sensorium without first becoming meaningful. …”
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Importance and fitness of family medicine milestone project from America to Taiwan by Shih-Ming Li, Yaw-Wen Chang, Ming-Nan Lin, Chi-Wei Lin, Chyi-Her Lin, Cheng-Chieh Li, Ming-Hwai Lin, Yin-Fan Chang, Zih-Jie Sun, Fang-Yih Liaw, Jaw-Shiun Tsai, Shinn-Jang Hwang, Li-Kuang Chen, Jin-Shang Wu

“…In round two, the Cronbach’s alphas were 0.86 and 0.83 for importance and fitness. …”
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Equally weighted portfolios and “momentum effect”: an interesting combination for unsophisticated investors? by Fabio Civiletti, Carlos Heitor Campani, Raphael Roquete

“…Winner portfolios also were indicated asgood alternatives as investment strategies, since they presented higher median returns and Sharpe ratios than the benchmark, as well as positive alphas. Additional tests showed that transaction costs can significantly impact the portfolios’ performances. …”
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Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of the Pain and Sleep Questionnaire and in Relation to Pain-Specific Sleep-Related Cognition by Sajida Fawaz Hammoudi, Seockhoon Chung

“…Both the PSQ-5 and PSQ-3 exhibited high reliability of internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alphas of 0.904 (PSQ-5) and 0.903 (PSQ-3), respectively. …”
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Trainers’ Attitudes towards Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Current Care Guidelines, and Training by M. Mäkinen, M. Castrén, J. Nurmi, L. Niemi-Murola

“…Seven scales were constructed (Hesitation, Nurse’s Role, Nontechnical Skill, Usefulness, Restrictions, Personal, and Organisation). Cronbach’s alphas were 0.92–0.51. Statistics were Student’s t-test, ANOVA, stepwise regression analysis, and Pearson Correlation. …”
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Rate of Overlap between ICD-11 Gaming Disorder and DSM-5 Internet Gaming Disorder along with Turkish Reliability of the Gaming Disorder Scale for Adolescents (GADIS-A) by Mustafa Tuncturk, Gul Karacetin, Cagatay Ermis, R. Ogulcan Ciray, Merve Can, Celal Yesilkaya, Ayca Atay, Gokce Elif Alkas, Damla Kasap, Omca Guney, Sezen Alarslan, Burak Cakir, Eren Halac, Aysegul Tonyalı, Fatma Nur Elmas, Serkan Turan

“…In the sample, there was a high level of correlation between the number of DSM-5 and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria met and GADIS-A scale scores. The Cronbach’s alphas if item deleted ranged between 0.942 and 0.954. …”
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