The Molecular Architecture for the Intermediate Filaments of Hard α-Keratin Based on the Superlattice Data Obtained from a Study of Mammals Using Synchrotron Fibre Diffraction by Veronica James

“…Most of these studies have been confined to one or two forms of alpha keratin. This high- and low-angle synchrotron fibre diffraction study extends the study to cover all available data for all known forms of hard α-keratin including hairs, fingernails, hooves, horn, and quills from mammals, marsupials, and a monotreme, and it confirms that the model proposed is universally acceptable for all mammals. …”
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The Role of Interferon Regulatory Factor-1 (IRF1) in Overcoming Antiestrogen Resistance in the Treatment of Breast Cancer by J. L. Schwartz, A. N. Shajahan, R. Clarke

“…Resistance to endocrine therapy is common among breast cancer patients with estrogen receptor alpha-positive (ER+) tumors and limits the success of this therapeutic strategy. …”
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Learning predictive signatures of HLA type from T-cell repertoires. by María Ruiz Ortega, Mikhail V Pogorelyy, Anastasia A Minervina, Paul G Thomas, Thierry Mora, Aleksandra M Walczak

“…Here we analyze the TCR alpha and beta repertoires of large cohorts of HLA-typed donors to systematically infer such associations, by looking for overrepresentation of TCRs in individuals with a common allele.TCRs, associated with a specific HLA allele, exhibit sequence similarities that suggest prior antigen exposure. …”
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Risk Management Assessment in Iranian Banking based on IFSB Guidelines by Majid Feyz Arefi, Maryam Hafezian

“…Some editing points were applied, and its reliability was confirmed by 25 experts, with alpha Cronbach at 0.76. Descriptive statistics and Kolmogorov-Smirnov, binomial, and Friedman tests were used to analyze the data.Findings: The results showed that 9 out of 42 components of risk management are not in good condition, including two components of investment risk management, four of market risk management, one of liquidity risk management, and two of business risk management shift.Originality/Value: The study showed weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in market risk management, investment risk management, business transfer risk management, and liquidity risk management, respectively.…”
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Exploring Undergraduate Research Projects Success Factors in Muni University, Uganda by Nicholas, Nkamwesiga, Phelix, Businge Mbabazi, Ritah, Nafuna

“…The research instrument was reliable at Chronbach’s alpha 0.9038. Results showed that research environment, research management, personal effectiveness, communication, networking and teamwork skills are paramount to the success of URPs. …”
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Aloin Regulates Matrix Metabolism and Apoptosis in Human Nucleus Pulposus Cells via the TAK1/NF-κB/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway by Taiqiu Chen, Pengfei Li, Jincheng Qiu, Wenjun Hu, Shaoguang Li, Huihong Shi, Xianjian Qiu, Dongsheng Huang, Wenjie Gao, Anjing Liang

“…We found that aloin had a curative effect on extracellular matrix metabolism and apoptosis in TNF-alpha- (TNF-α-) treated NPCs by inhibiting oxidative stress and the proinflammatory factor expression. …”
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S100P is a ferroptosis suppressor to facilitate hepatocellular carcinoma development by rewiring lipid metabolism by Min Yang, Weiwei Cui, Xiaoting Lv, Gaozhong Xiong, Caiyu Sun, Haocheng Xuan, Wei Ma, Xiuling Cui, Yeping Cheng, Lihui Han, Bo Chu

“…Mechanistically, S100P facilitates lysosomal degradation of acetyl-CoA carboxylase alpha (ACC1), which is indispensable for de novo biosynthesis of lipids. …”
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LINC00626 drives tamoxifen resistance in breast cancer cells by interaction with UPF1 by Hui Yuan, Lianbang Zhou, Wei Hu, Min Yang

“…Abstract Although tamoxifen is commonly utilized as adjuvant therapy for Estrogen Receptor alpha (ERα)-positive breast cancer patients, approximately 30–50% of individuals treated with tamoxifen experience relapse. …”
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Validity and Reliability of the Spiritual Counselling Intervention Module (MIKS) by Nor Asliza Mohd Zin, Ku Suhaila Ku Johari, Abu Yazid Abu Bakar, Mohd Izwan Mahmud

“…The results show that the overall reliability coefficient of this module is very high (Cronbach Alpha = 0.978). Feedback from respondents to the module was positive. …”
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Developmental coordination disorder questionnaire – translation and adaptation into Danish by Marta Topor, Anne Husted Henriksen, Rasmus Ahmt Rohde, Anna Bugge, Emma Bundgård Fals, Ida Jacobsen, Keenie Andersen, Jacob Wienecke

“…Internal consistency was tested using Cronbach’s alpha.Results The results show good concurrent validity (r = .311) and internal consistency (α = .80).Conclusions DCDQ-DK is well suited for use with Danish-speaking parents.Significance The tool will aid early assessment of motor difficulties in children of Danish-speaking parents. …”
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Faktor Risiko Terjadinya Osteoporosis pada Wanita Menopause by Renidayati Renidayati, Clara Clara, Sunardi Sunardi

“…There is a significant relationship between body type, physical activity, and diet with the incidence of osteoporosis (P value 0.000 < alpha 0.05). The study recommends that the Chief of Bangkinang Health Center, Kampar Regency, establish a policy to conduct outreach programs for menopausal women as a routine health center activity. …”
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Evaluating the Quality of the Inputs of Educational Administration in Master Degrees by Bijan Abdollahi, maryam eyni, Yasin Saeedi

“…The research tool was a researcher-made questionnaire, the validity of whcih was determined by experts, and its Cronbach's alpha reliability index was .94 which is an acceptable level. …”
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A broadly neutralizing antibody against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants BA.1, BA.2, BA.2.12.1, BA.4, and BA.5 by Zhe Chen, Leilei Feng, Lei Wang, Li Zhang, Binyang Zheng, Hua Fu, Fengdi Li, Ligai Liu, Qi Lv, Ran Deng, YanLi Xu, Yongfeng Hu, Jianhua Zheng, Chuan Qin, Linlin Bao, Xiangxi Wang, Qi Jin

“…(SARS-CoV-2) and its variant strains, including Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and now Omicron, pose a significant challenge. …”
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Educational Role of Social Responsibility in Reducing Perceived Crimes Among Residents of The Persian Gulf Special Economic Zone: Mediating Role of Social Security and Education by Hossein Kahorneghad Haji, Golamreza Jafarinia, Habib Pasalarzadeh

“…A sample of 500 people was selected using an accessible sampling method and they answered questionnaires. Cronbach's alpha was used to calculate the reliability coefficient. …”
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Relationship between Fecal Content of Fatty Acids and Cyclooxygenase mRNA Expression and Fatty Acid Composition in Duodenal Biopsies, Serum Lipoproteins, and Dietary Fat in Colecto... by K. Almendingen, A. T. Høstmark, L. N. Larsen, O. Fausa, J. Bratlie, L. Aabakken

“…The fecal palmitoleic acid/palmitic acid ratio was positively correlated to the levels of cyclooxygease-2 expression in duodenal biopsies.In the ileal-pouch-anal anastomosis group separately (n=17), significant correlations were found between the fecal contents of oleic acid, linoleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid, and the proportions of myristic acid, oleic acid and eicosaenoic acid in duodenal biopsies. …”
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Adaptation, Validity and Reliability of the Body Sensations Questionnaire Turkish Version by Aysegül KART, M. Hakan TÜRKÇAPAR

“…Internal consistency of the questionnaire was calculated 0,921 by Cronbach alpha. In analysis performed by split-half method reliability coefficients of half questionnaire were found as 0,889 and 0,850. …”
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Urban Governance and Renewable Energy for Sustainable City Planning and Management by Shahad Faiz Alamry, Samer H. Kadhim Al-Jashaami

“…By analyzing data through SPSS and utilizing Cronbach's Alpha, the research evaluates energy-related factors affecting the sustainability of cities by assessing suitability and quality criteria.   …”
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Análisis psicométrico del cuestionario de clima laboral de la Fuerza Aérea Colombiana by Richard Rosero-Burbano, José Javier Bermúdez-Aponte, Gustavo Gómez, Milly García, Imelda Reyes

“…Todas las escalas obtuvieron un alpha mayor a 0,72 y del análisis de cada ítem, se propone una escala de 58 elementos. …”
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Effects of Different Tillage Measures Combined with Straw Returning on Soil Enzyme Activity and Microbial Community Structure and Diversity by Sa Xiao, Bing Li, Tingting Zhang, Jianzhu Luo, Jie Wang, Xiangqian Zhang, Juan Li, Dejian Zhang

“…Compared with the seedling stage, the alpha diversity index of bacteria increased in the harvest stage, while that of fungi was the opposite. β diversity comparison showed that sampling time was the main factor affecting the bacterial community and composition. …”
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The Five Essential Laws of Effective Communication for Arabic Speaking Skills at Islamic Universities in Thailand by Muhammad Taufiq, Fatma Yulia, Laila Rahimah Harahap, Rohsidah Mila

“…Therefore, this study aims to measure the communication effectiveness of Maharah Kalam learning at an Islamic university in Thailand based on these five laws, also known as the REACH concept: Respect, Empathy, Audibility, Clarity, and Humility. …”
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