Parents’ social comparisons and adolescent self-esteem: the mediating effect of upward social comparison and the moderating influence of optimism by Hongyang Liu, Jana Kvintova, Lucie Vachova

“…Parents’ social comparison is a common phenomenon that occurs in China. It refers to the behavior of parents imagining other people’s children as an excellent role model without shortcomings and comparing their own children with them. …”
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5-DOF Dynamic Model of Vehicle Shimmy System with Clearance at Universal Joint in Steering Handling Mechanism by Jianwei Lu, Yi Xu, Chen Hu, Alexander F. Vakakis, Lawrence A. Bergman

“…Based on this model, numerical analysis is carried out to evaluate the influence of clearance in universal joint on the dynamic behavior of the vehicle shimmy system. The results show that the clearance and some other parameters, such as vehicle speed, have coupled contribution to the dynamic behavior of the vehicle shimmy system. …”
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Dependence of net-hyperon production at mid-rapidity on beam energy and its implication on baryon number carrier by Tsang Chun Yuen

“…Conventional models like PYTHIA, which use valence quarks as the baryon number carrier, have difficulty reproducing this transport behavior.…”
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EFL learners’ motivation and acceptance of using large language models in English academic writing: an extension of the UTAUT model by Qingran Wang

“…Additionally, the moderating effect of motivation on the relationship between the four UTAUT determinants, behavioral intention, and use behavior was tested. The results show that performance expectancy and social influence significantly affect learners’ behavioral intention to use LLMs. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Air Blast Loading on the Structural Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Column. by Kasyage, Abubakali

“…This project investigated the effect of air blast loading on the structural behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) columns, essential components in various infrastructures. …”
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CONSTRUCTION PECULIARITIES OF MACHINES OF MULTIPLE TORSION. Part 1 by A. V. Vedeneev

“…The peculiarities of the wires behavior at spin on machines of double torsion are examined. …”
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Diagnosing Herbicide Injury in Cotton by Pratap Devkota

“… This publication describes the behavior and injury symptoms of various kinds of herbicides in cotton. …”
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Long-Term Effects of Balance Training on Habitual Physical Activity in Older Adults with Parkinson’s Disease by Håkan Nero, Erika Franzén, Agneta Ståhle, Martin Benka Wallén, Maria Hagströmer

“…Yet, potential short- and long-term effects on habitual physical activity and sedentary behavior are currently unidentified. The aim of this study was to conduct preplanned secondary analyses of short- and long-term effects of the HiBalance program on objectively measured amount and bouts of brisk walking, sedentary behavior, and total physical activity in older adults with PD. …”
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Tribological Analysis of Laser-Textured WC-Co Against Ti6Al4V Under Dry and Lubricated Conditions for Different Sliding Times by Javier Garcia-Fernandez, Moises Batista, Juan Manuel Vazquez-Martinez, Jorge Salguero, Irene Del Sol, Magdalena Ramirez-Peña

“…The results show better behavior with textures, reaching a higher rate of volume loss in the titanium pins. …”
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Individual patterns of anadromy determine the cost of salmon lice exposure in brown trout by K. L. Hawley, H. A. Urke, T. Kristensen, T. O. Haugen

“…This flexibility in migratory behavior also creates analytical challenges in estimating lice infestation levels and the consequences of exposure. …”
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Fabrication of Core-Shell PEI/pBMP2-PLGA Electrospun Scaffold for Gene Delivery to Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells by Qiao Xie, Lie-ni Jia, Hong-yu Xu, Xiang-gang Hu, Wei Wang, Jun Jia

“…Then the gene release behavior was analyzed. Our results showed that pBMP2 was released at high levels in the first few days, with a continuous release behavior in the next 28 days. …”
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Perspectives of health workers on the facilitators and barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence following intensive adherence counseling in Northern Uganda by Humphrey Beja, Daisy Nakayiwa, Innocent Ocitti Owachgiu, Micheal Tonny Edek, Veronic Kobusinge, Oscar Akaki, Samson Udho

“…We purposively sampled 15 study participants and conducted face-to-face in-depth interviews using an interview guide formulated based on the components of the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation framework for Behavior change (COM-B framework). Thematic analysis was used based on the COM-B framework. …”
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Health extension workers job satisfaction and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Gebeyehu Lakew, Eyob Getachew, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Demis Getachew, Abiyu Abadi Tareke

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Anatomical and Functional MRI Changes after One Year of Auditory Rehabilitation with Hearing Aids by M. R. Pereira-Jorge, K. C. Andrade, F. X. Palhano-Fontes, P. R. B. Diniz, M. Sturzbecher, A. C. Santos, D. B. Araujo

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The synergistic effects of recycled polyethylene terephthalate fiber and fly ash on the ductility of one-part geopolymer stabilized soft soil by Zihan Zhou, Guo Hu, Qiang Zhu, Chuanqin Yao, Jun Wu

“…Nonetheless, the combination of PET fiber and FA significantly improved the ductility behavior of OPG-stabilized soft soil. The optimal FA content was 10 %, with the ideal PET fiber length and content being 9 mm and 1.5 %, respectively. …”
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Forty-two-year frequencies of river buffaloes calving in the Terecay ranch, Venezuela by Renny Jesús Becerra, Inés Valentina Reggeti-Gómez, Francisco Miguel Reggeti Gómez, Néstor Simón Montiel-Urdaneta

“…With this R² value, it can be inferred that the calving behavior will be maintained during these 42 years. …”
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The adolescent Internet Adaptability Scale: Development and psychometric properties by Weijun Wang, Jianmei Ye, Rouchun Dong, Shihao Ma, Dawei Huang, Xin Zhao

“…This multidimensional scale significantly advances the assessment of adolescent Internet use, equipping stakeholders to effectively address adolescents’ digital behaviors for enhancing well-being. …”
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Integrated information theory reveals the potential role of the posterior parietal cortex in sustaining conditioning responses in classical conditioning tasks by Tien Cuong Phi, Shin Ishii, Shin Ishii, Shin Ishii, Masashi Kondo, Masanori Matsuzaki, Masanori Matsuzaki, Masanori Matsuzaki, Masanori Matsuzaki, Ken Nakae

“…This work suggests the potential role of the PPC in supporting reward expectations and maintaining consistent behavioral responses. By applying the core complex framework to investigate neural substrates of sustained behavior, we provide novel insights into the interaction of cortical networks during classical conditioning, offering promising directions for future research in associative learning and behavior.…”
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Keefektifan program konseling singkat berfokus solusi dalam LMS Schoology untuk meningkatkan perilaku hidup sehat siswa di masa pandemi Covid-19 by Kadek Suranata, Ifdil Ifdil

“…The effect that occurs with learning activities at home is a decrease in healthy living behavior among students. This study aims to examine the effect of solution-focused brief counseling implemented through LMS Schoology to improve students’ healthy living behavior. …”
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Study on factors influencing the transport and transformation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil–groundwater systems by Wenxiang Hu, Jie Zhang, Dan Li, Ying Yuan, Ying Tang, Kunlong Hui, Yu Jiang, Wenbing Tan

“…In this review, the migration and transformation behavior of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the soil–groundwater system and their interaction with environmental factors are discussed. …”
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