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Immunization with the M12-N, M12-C, and M12-N+C fusion peptides derived from the M12 protein elicited varying levels of protective immune responses against multiple serotypes of group A Streptococcus [PDF]

Frontiers in Immunology
The M protein located on the surface of group A Streptococcus has been extensively researched as a promising vaccine candidate. However, issues such as potential cross-reactivity with human tissues and the impact of selection of M peptide sequences have ...
Xiaolan Zhang, Yue Ma, Rige Na, Wenli Hou, Emanuel Hanski, Qin Zhou   +5 more
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Simple, Scalable Route to Produce Transparent Superhydrophobic/Hydrophilic Film Surfaces

Applied Sciences, 2023
Superhydrophobic coatings are gaining popularity because of their low maintenance requirements, high durability, and wide range of potential uses. Such coatings, for instance, may provide beneficial resistance to fouling, icing, smear, and corrosion, and
Shroq AlZadjali, Zineb Matouk, Abdulla AlShehhi, Nitul Rajput, Meriam Mohammedture, Monserrat Guttierrez   +5 more
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Remodelling of the Mitochondrial Bioenergetic Pathways in Human Cultured Fibroblasts with Carbohydrates

Biology, 2023
Mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation defects underlie many neurological and neuromuscular diseases. Patients’ primary dermal fibroblasts are one of the most commonly used in vitro models to study mitochondrial pathologies. However, fibroblasts tend to
Margherita Protasoni, Jan-Willem Taanman
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Determining Residential Location Choice along the Coastline in Victoria Island, Nigeria Using a Factor Analytical Approach

Buildings, 2023
This paper evaluates how households consider environmental attributes alongside other housing attributes in their residential location decisions along the coastline in Victoria Island, Nigeria.
Adeyosoye Babatunde Ayoola, Abiodun Kolawole Oyetunji, Chiemela Victor Amaechi, Michael Ayodele Olukolajo, Safi Ullah, Olurotimi Adebowale Kemiki   +5 more
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Comprehensive evaluation of chiral penflufen metabolite (penflufen-3-hydroxy-butyl): Identification, synthesis, enantioseparation, toxicity and enantioselective metabolism

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2023
Identification and evaluations of pesticide metabolites are necessary for risk assessment and toxicological research. In this study, the metabolites of penflufen (a widely used chiral pesticide) in rat liver microsomes were identified using liquid ...
Shanshan Di, Ruiquan Liu, Zhenzhen Liu, Hao Xu, Huiyu Zhao, Yuele Lu, Peipei Qi, Zhiwei Wang, Xinquan Wang   +8 more
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The Role of Planned Behavior in Predicting Customer Orientation

Management, 2022
The purpose of this qualitative research was to investigate the role of planned behavior in predicting customer orientation in the Iranian gas industry.
Hasanbarog Zhila Mahrooz, Rasouli Eshaq, Ardabili Farzad Sattari, Azadi Behnam   +3 more
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Who is talent? Implications of talent definitions for talent management practice

Economics and Business Review, 2022
Although talent is considered imperative for gaining a competitive advantage, talent management programs’ effectiveness is unknown. It is believed that consensus on a strong theoretical underpinning for identifying talent and its general definition is ...
Skuza Agnieszka, Woldu Habte G., Alborz Shawn   +2 more
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Analysis of the Relationship Between the Development of Performance Criteria and Job Performance of Employees with Respect to the Mediating Role of Employee Participation

Studia Universitatis Vasile Goldis Arad, Seria Stiinte Economice, 2023
The main purpose of this study is to investigate and analyze Positive and significant impact of defining employee performance criteria with the objectives: evaluation, empowerment and career development on the job performance of Keshavarzi Bank of Iran ...
Fallahnejad Ali, Nazari Reza, Fard Mehdi Moradzadeh   +2 more
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The effect of transformational leadership on nonfamily international intrapreneurship behavior in family firms: the mediating role of psychological empowerment [PDF]

Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, 2021
Purpose – The study aims to reveal the effects of transformational leadership on nonfamily employee international intrapreneurship with the mediating role of psychological empowerment.
Giang Thi Thuy Huynh
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The fraction of BL Lac objects in groups of galaxies [PDF]

, 2016
Context: BL Lac objects are a rare class of active galactic nuclei that typically show featureless optical spectra that make it difficult to estimate the redshift.
Muriel, Hernán
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