Are there ‘hygiene-motivation’ factors in the choice of India as a tourist destination? A structural equation modelling approach by Vlad Diaconescu

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Static and Modal Analysis of a Box Structured Satellite Deployment Mechanism with Self-Actuated Torsion Joint by Dongping Sheng, Renzhe Ma, Chun Su

“…A brand-new satellite deployment mechanism with boxed structure and self-actuated torsion joints is proposed and an effective method to verify the feasibility of this mechanism is established in this paper. …”
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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE AXLES OF RAILWAY WHEEL SETS MADE BY RADIAL FORGING HYDRAULIC PRESS TYPE SMX by F. Knauf

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Detection and Structural Characterization of Nucleophiles Trapped Reactive Metabolites of Limonin Using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry by Yujie Deng, Yudong Fu, Shumin Xu, Ping Wang, Nailong Yang, Chengqian Li, Qing Yu

“…Two different types of mass spectrometry, a hybrid quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-TOF) mass spectrometry and a LTQ velos Pro ion trap mass spectrometry, were employed to acquire structural information of nucleophile adducts of LIM. …”
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Morphological analysis of regenerated antennae in the isopod Porcellio scaber (Isopoda, Crustacea), with emphasis on the main sensory structures by Primož Zidar, Primož Mihelič

“…Therefore, since only the number of the most common sensory structures is reduced during regeneration, the regenerated antenna probably retains its sensory functionality.…”
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Protocol for perfusing human axillary lymph nodes ex vivo to study structure and function in real time by Amy Llewellyn, Rachel Barrow-McGee, Julia Stevenson, Jasmine Gore, Kalnisha Naidoo

“…Here, we present a protocol that uses normothermic perfusion to sustain patient-derived lymph nodes ex vivo for up to 24 h to study their structure and function. We describe steps for setting up both thermoregulatory and perfusion circuits, cannulating human lymph nodes, and perfusion. …”
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Differences in Cortical Representation and Structural Connectivity of Hands and Feet between Professional Handball Players and Ballet Dancers by Jessica Meier, Marlene Sofie Topka, Jürgen Hänggi

“…Our results suggest that structural adaptations are sport-specific and are manifested in brain regions associated with the neural processing of sport-specific skills. …”
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What emotions does music express? Structure of affect terms in music using iterative crowdsourcing paradigm. by Tuomas Eerola, Pasi Saari

“…These structures of affects expressed by music did not conform to music-induced emotion structures, nor could they be explained by basic emotions or affective circumplex. …”
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Minimal Impacts of Tyre Particle Exposure on Estuarine Meiofaunal Community Structure, Primary Production, and Nutrient Cycling by Charlotte Woodhouse, Dannielle Senga Green, Andy Foggo, Paul J. Somerfield, Richard C. Thompson, Samantha L. Garrard

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Droplet-based high-throughput 3D genome structure mapping of single cells with simultaneous transcriptomics by Honggui Wu, Maoxu Wang, Yinghui Zheng, X. Sunney Xie

“…Abstract Single-cell three-dimensional (3D) genome techniques have advanced our understanding of cell-type-specific chromatin structures in complex tissues, yet current methodologies are limited in cell throughput. …”
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High Performance Damage-Resistant Seismic Resistant Structural Systems for Sustainable and Resilient City: A Review by Junhua Wang, Hua Zhao

“…Firstly, the motivation and the basic principle as well as methodology of the developing DRSRS system are briefly illustrated. Then, the structural detailing and the seismic behaviors of three types of existing DRSRS systems, namely, the replaceable structural element (RSE), rocking seismic resisting structural (RSRS) system, and self-centering seismic resisting structural (SCSRS) system, are summarized in detail. …”
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Advancing soil-structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions by Imtiyaz Akbar Najar, Raudhah Ahmadi, Akeem Gbenga Amuda, Raghad Mourad, Neveen El Bendary, Idawati Ismail, Nabilah Abu Bakar, Shanshan Tang

Subjects: “…Soil-structure interaction (SSI)…”
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Corrigendum to “Analysis of the Seismic Performance of Site-Bolted Beam to Column Connections in Modularized Prefabricated Steel Structures” by Xuechun Liu, Xiaoxiong Cui, Zhiwei Yang, Xinxin Zhan

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Arbor, Trellis, or Pergola—What’s in Your Garden? A Mini-Dictionary of Garden Structures and Plant Forms by Gail Hansen

“…ENH1171, a 7-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, provides definitions and information about the origins of garden structures for people, garden ornaments, structures for animals, and plant forms. …”
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Structural Analysis of Backfill Highway Subgrade on the Lower Bearing Capacity Foundation Using the Finite Element Method by Wenjuan Xu, Xin Huang, Jiandong Huang, Zhengjun Yang

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Understanding and reducing delayed dental care for early childhood caries: a structural equation model approach by Mengmeng Wang, Yu Zhang, Xiaofei Li, Xin Liu

“…The data in this study were analyzed using a variety of statistical tests, including the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests, correlation analysis, multiple stepwise regression analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results The treatment delay score of early childhood caries was 36.77 ± 10.11, indicating that the state of early childhood caries was currently at a moderate level of delay. …”
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Numerical simulations of a 3D fluid-structure interaction model for blood flow in an atherosclerotic artery by Oualid Kafi, Nader El Khatib, Jorge Tiago, Adélia Sequeira

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Predicted thermodynamic structural and elastic properties of SrCuP and SrCuSb for thermoelectric applications by N. Bioud, N. Benchiheub, A. Benamrani, M. A. Ghebouli, M. Fatmi, Faisal Katib Alanazi, R. Yekhlef

“…Abstract The Pseudopotential method coupled with plane waves implemented in the quantum espresso code was used in the prediction of the structural parameters and elastic constants of SrCuX (X = P, Sb) materials. …”
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Utilization of bauxite residue as fine aggregate for the development of structural concrete: An approach towards sustainable construction materials by Gali Kusumanjali, S. Tejas, Amit Chatterjee, Dinakar Pasla

“…These BRC20 concretes find their application in mainstream construction activities such as the construction of structural members for residential buildings. Applications extend to self-compacting concrete, where red mud acts as a viscosity-modifying agent, and in the production of concrete blocks and pavers for non-structural uses. …”
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Analysis of the Muscle Structure and Protein Composition of Different Varieties of Cultured Large Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys crocea) by Yuan MA, Quanyou GUO, Yao ZHENG, Weibo SUN, Liu YANG, Xiaoyan SONG

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