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This study investigates an alternative approach to reactivating the oncosuppressor p53 in cancer. A short peptide targeting the association of the two p53 inhibitors, MDM2 and MDM4, induces an otherwise therapeutically active p53 with unique features that promote cell death and potentially reduce toxicity towards proliferating nontumor cells.
Sonia Valentini+10 more
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Bayesian spatial voting model to characterize the legislative behavior of the Colombian Senate 2010-2014 [PDF]
This paper applies Bayesian methodologies to characterize the legislative behavior of the Colombian Senate during the period 2010-2014. The analysis is carried out through the plenary roll call votes of this legislative chamber. In addition, parliamentary electoral behavior is operationalized by implementing the one-dimensional standard Bayesian ideal ...
arxiv
The Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act (FEFCWA) [PDF]
Federal law establishes scheduling requirements for government employees, generally requiring federal agencies to set regular work hours over a traditional Monday through Friday workweek.
Georgetown Federal Legislation Clinic
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Status of the Southern Kurils: Issues of History and Problems of Ensuring Russias National Interests
Introduction. After the end of World War II, a peace treaty between Russia and Japan was never signed. The reason for this lies in the dispute between the two states about the ownership of the Southern Kurils.
Vyacheslav B. Evdokimov+1 more
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Workplace Breastfeeding Legislation and Female Labor Force Participation in the United States [PDF]
This paper studies the effects of legislation mandating the provision of workplace breastfeeding amenities on the labor force participation of women in the United States. Using both the American Community Survey and the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, in a staggered difference-in-differences framework, I find evidence that workplace breastfeeding ...
arxiv
2014 California\u27s Lanterman Act 45 Years Later: A Study of Service Recipients\u27 and Providers\u27 Experiences with the Law\u27s Legacies [PDF]
The California Disability Services Association (CDSA), an association of community-based nonprofit and for-profit organizations that provide assistance to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, decided in 2013 that it was time to take a
Caster Family Center for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Research, The Nonprofit Institute, University of San Diego
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Objective The increasing burden associated with low back pain (LBP) is a critical issue. This is a novel analysis of trends in risk factors for LBP aiming to identify risk factors that require further attention or consideration in global policies to reduce the burden of LBP.
Katharine E. Roberts+5 more
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Abstract State‐sanctioned violence (SSV) has resounding effects on entire populations, and marginalized communities have long persisted in the work toward liberation despite continued SSV. This paper aims to bridge the gap between the vast scholarship on resilience and the practical challenge of sustaining and thriving in communities targeted by SSV ...
Kris T. Gebhard+4 more
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When Do International Treaties Matter for Domestic Environmental Legislation?
While thousands of international treaties have been concluded, it remains unclear whether they have been implemented. This article investigates the relationship between the conclusion of environment-related international treaties and the adoption of ...
Clara Brandi+2 more
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics: From Materials to Manufacturing and Applications
A contemporary and critical review on carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics. The common thermoplastic and carbon fiber applied in the manufacture of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics are summarized, and the processing and postprocessing methods are reviewed, with emphasis on state‐of‐the‐art welding techniques.
Howard (Hao) Wang+6 more
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