Employee retention through effective human resource management practices in Maldives: Mediation effects of compensation and rewards system by Zubair Hassan

“…A structured questionnaire was distributed, and data was collected. Structural equation modeling analysis was carried out to examine the causal effect of HRM practices on employee retention. …”
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Composition and the predicted functions of fungal communities and the key drivers in acidic soils of Jiaodong Peninsula, China by Jing Liu, Zafran Gul Wazir, Guoqin Hou, Guizhen Wang, Fangxu Rong, Yuzhi Xu, Kai Liu, Mingyue Li, Aiju Liu, Hongliang Liu, Hongwen Sun

“…The further Mantel test analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) suggested that, in contrast to the negative and directive driving of soil pH on fungal communities' variation, the specific plant pathogenic fungi, Gibberella and Didymellaceae, were significantly and positively associated with soil acidic characteristics (p < 0.05).DiscussionThese findings highlighted that, in addition to modulating the variation of soil fungal community, soil acidification might prime some plant pathogens development. …”
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Associations between fear of COVID-19 and mental health in Ghana: A sequential mediation model by Jiajia Ye, Po-Ching Huang, Emma Sethina Adjaottor, Frimpong-Manso Addo, Mark D. Griffiths, Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu, Chung-Ying Lin

“…Results: Results from structural equation modeling found that (i) fear of COVID-19 was associated with stress and perceived stigma (standardized coefficients [βs] = 0.518 and 0.148, p-values < 0.001), (ii) stress and perceived stigma were associated with frequency of preventive behaviors (β = 0.173, p < 0.001 for stress; −0.100, p < 0.05 for perceived stigma), and (iii) preventive behaviors were associated with mental health status (β = 0.118, p < 0.01). …”
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The effects of maternal health literacy, family functioning and self-efficacy on antepartum depression in pregnant women in China: a moderated mediation model by Ling Zhang, Li Ren, Hongyu Li, Haiyan Qiu, Hong Yang, Xiaolan Shi, Honghui Rong, Chuanfen Zheng, Fengju Li, Ting Luo, Lu Lu, Enyu Lei, Dali Yi, Ji-an Chen

“…Data were collected via structured scales, including the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale, the APGAR Family Care Index Scale, the Maternal Health Literacy Scale and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Structural equation modeling(SEM) was used to test the hypothesized relationships among the variables. …”
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Nonlinear responses of ecosystem carbon fluxes to precipitation change in a semiarid grassland by Hua Chai, Hua Chai, Jianying Ma, Jinwei Zhang, Junqin Li, Bo Meng, Chengliang Wang, Duofeng Pan, Jie Li, Wei Sun, Xuhui Zhou

“…Furthermore, structural equation modeling indicated that the soil water content was the primary controlling factor driving changes in ecosystem C fluxes. …”
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Provide a Framework for the Application of Open Policy Making in Parliament of Iran by Mohsen Eynali, Seyed Abbas Ebrahimi, Mohsen Farhadinejad, Hasan Danaeefard

“…Grounded theory and Maxqda10 software were used for data analysis in the qualitative part, while the structural equation modeling approach was applied in the quantitative part.ResultsData analysis identified the general dimensions and preconditions of the open policy model, along with the components and elements constituting its main dimensions, including understanding the problem, developing solutions, compiling, and evaluating. …”
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Designing the entrepreneurial government model in attracting and selecting public sector human resources by Atieh sarayani, Vahid Pourshahabi, Nourmohammad yaghobi, Amin reza kamaliyan

“…The present research is applicable in terms of purpose; and exploratory in terms of nature; and it is specifically based on structural equation modeling. The statistical population of the research is all human resource managers and experts in government organizations located in Sistan and Baluchistan province, whose number in 2020 is about 700 people, and the sample size is based on the rule proposed by Bentler and Chu (1987), based on which a total of 390 people were selected by simple random sampling. …”
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Associations of co-exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and vitamin D with early lung dysfunction: Mediating roles of metabolic score-visceral adiposity index by Baihao Lin, Wanlu Liu, Hank-Han Wang, Haixia Qian, Xinyu Zhu, Mengya Xu, Yuyu Zheng, Nada Alhazmi, Yansen Bai

“…Causal mediation analyses and structural equation modeling were employed to investigate the mediating roles of metabolic indicators. …”
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Effects of oil pollution on the growth and rhizosphere microbial community of Calamagrostis epigejos by Ying Wei, Yukun Zhu, Liqun Yang, Chen Chen, Ming Yue, Zhuxin Mao, Yuchao Wang, Qian Li, Yang Li, Jinlin Lv, Wenyan Xue

“…Ecological network analysis revealed a robust collaborative relationship among bacterial, fungal, archaeal, and viral community species in the control treatment (CK), while strong competitive relationships were observed among these species in the treatments with 10% (F10) and 40% (F40) crude oil concentrations. Structural equation modeling analysis indicated significant positive correlations between fungal community, viral community, enzyme activity, and plant growth; conversely, bacterial and archaeal communities showed significant negative correlations with plant growth (P < 0.05). …”
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The Influence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress on Ageism Among Undergraduates: Mediating Roles of Life Satisfaction, Gratitude, and Prosociality by Chen S, Wan Z

“…T-tests and ANOVA assessed socio-demographic differences in ageism, and regression analysis examined DAS’s predictive effects. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) explored the pathways linking DAS to ageism via mediators.Results: A moderate level of ageism was observed, with significant variations across socio-demographic factors like academic year, physical health, and contact with older adults. …”
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Corporate Social Responsibility's Influence on Product Innovation: Spotlight on the Mediating Role of Employer Branding (A Case Study of Medium and Large Manufacturing Firms in Bus... by zahra hajizadeh, Ebrahim Rajabpour, Heidar Ahmadi, Majid Esmaeilpour

“…Conclusion The outcomes of structural equation modeling highlighted the significant and beneficial effect of CSR on product innovation and employer branding in medium to large businesses. …”
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Design and Validation of Policy Making Model with Open Government Approach by Zahra Mohammadi, Abdolmajid Imani, Farahnaz Ahang

“…Data from the questionnaire were analyzed using structural equation modeling, employing the partial least squares approach facilitated by SmartPLS software. …”
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Designing a Model for Demand Side Management in Electricity Sector Based on Collaborative Governance by Gholamreza kazemian, Mohammadreza Raecy, Reza Vaezi, Vajollah Ghorbanizadeh

“…The data thus gathered were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and SMART-PLS software. The sample comprised 198 individuals, determined as statistically significant according to the Cochran formula, with participants chosen via simple random sampling. …”
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Modeling Factors Influencing Project Financing Risk by Gholamreza Sharafi, Kiamars Fathi Hafashjani, Faegh Ahmadi

“…Central to this methodology is the utilization of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), a powerful analytical tool that allows for the examination of complex relationships among variables. …”
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Anterior pituitary gland volume mediates associations between adrenarche and changes in transdiagnostic symptoms in youth by Giorgia Picci, Nathan M. Petro, Chloe C. Casagrande, Lauren R. Ott, Hannah J. Okelberry, Danielle L. Rice, Anna T. Coutant, Grace C. Ende, Erica L. Steiner, Yu-Ping Wang, Julia M. Stephen, Vince D. Calhoun, Tony W. Wilson

“…Following manual tracing, structural equation modeling revealed that greater anterior, not posterior, PG volume mediated the association between greater DHEA levels and increasing dysregulation symptoms across time, controlling for baseline dysregulation symptom levels. …”
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The Influence of WOM and Brand Image on Customer Trust and Satisfaction at BANK CENTRAL ASIA (BCA) by Lilik Indrawati, Thyophoida Wanty Suriany Panjaitan

“…Practical implications: Data processing using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) WarpPLS. Originality/value:  This paper is original Paper type: Research paper …”
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Saline water concentration determines the reduction pathway for oat phosphorus absorption by Tong Liu, Lihua Xia, Xinliang Dong, Jintao Wang, Xiaojing Liu, Hongyong Sun, Yunying Fang

“…Partial least squares structural equation modeling revealed the different reduction pathways: 3 g L−1 saline water inhibited crop phosphorus absorption by reducing phosphorus concentrations in stem and shell (Path coefficient [PC] = 0.796, p < 0.001), whereas 5 g L−1 reduced it by decreasing the stem and seed biomass (Path coefficient [PC] = 0.816, p < 0.001). …”
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Rapeseed Supports Hairy Vetch in Intercropping, Enhancing Root and Stem Morphology, Nitrogen Metabolism, Photosynthesis, and Forage Yield by Jianli Ji, Zongkai Wang, Pan Gao, Xiaoqiang Tan, Xianling Wang, Jie Kuai, Jing Wang, Zhenghua Xu, Bo Wang, Guangsheng Zhou, Jie Zhao

“…Additionally, intercropping optimized vertical canopy light interception, reduced the activity of antioxidant enzymes (CAT, POD, SOD) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, and enhanced the activities of glutamine synthetase and nitrate reductase, stomatal traits, and photosynthetic rates in the leaves of both crops. Structural equation modeling revealed that, in the intercropping system, improved population lodging resistance directly promoted nitrogen metabolism and leaf photosynthetic rates, ultimately increasing population biomass. …”
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A staged integrated model informing the promotion of healthy dietary behaviors in adolescents: a prospective study by Qijiao Liu, Huanyu Xu, Zihao Yuan, Lan Yu, Ruizhe Shang, Wanjie Tang, Yuchen Li, Shiying Li, Qiaolan Liu

“…Results Within structural equation modeling controlling for past behavior, the integrated model accounted for 61.7% variance of behavioral intentions and 19.1% variance of healthy dietary behaviors, and showed discontinuity patterns across behavior change phases. …”
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Biomarker combinations from different modalities predict early disability accumulation in multiple sclerosis by Vinzenz Fleischer, Tobias Brummer, Muthuraman Muthuraman, Muthuraman Muthuraman, Falk Steffen, Milena Heldt, Maria Protopapa, Muriel Schraad, Gabriel Gonzalez-Escamilla, Sergiu Groppa, Stefan Bittner, Frauke Zipp

“…Second, we applied structural equation modeling (SEM) to the single biomarkers in order to determine their causal inter-relationships.ResultsBaseline GMV on its own allowed identification of subsequent EDSS progression based on ROC analysis. …”
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