Joining Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Imagery with GIS for Monitoring of Soft Cliff Linear Habitats by Egidijus Jurkus, Julius Taminskas, Ramūnas Povilanskas, Arvydas Urbis, Jovita Mėžinė, Domantas Urbis

“…The main differences between both types are their shape and structure and the hydro- and litho-dynamic, salinity, and ecological gradients. …”
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Porcine Cysticercosis Control in Western Kenya: The Interlink of Management Practices in Pig Farms and Meat Inspection Practice at Slaughter Slabs by Marie-Françoise Mwabonimana, Charles Muleke Inyagwa, Bockline Omedo Bebe, Eduard Kokan Shakala, Anthony Macharia King’ori

“…A total of 162 pig-rearing households at the farm level, 26 butcher owners, and 26 slaughter slab workers at the slaughter slab level were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the “Statistical Analysis System” (SAS) programme. …”
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Three-Dimensional Modeling of Spatial Reinforcement of Soil Nails in a Field Slope under Surcharge Loads by Yuan-de Zhou, Kai Xu, Xinwei Tang, Leslie George Tham

“…Soil nailing has been one of the most popular techniques for improving the stability of slopes, in which rows of nails and a structural grillage system connecting nail heads are commonly applied. …”
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Synthesis and Antimycobacterial and Photosynthesis-Inhibiting Evaluation of 2-[(E)-2-Substituted-ethenyl]-1,3-benzoxazoles by Ales Imramovsky, Jan Kozic, Matus Pesko, Jirina Stolarikova, Jarmila Vinsova, Katarina Kralova, Josef Jampilek

“…The site of inhibitory action of tested compounds is situated on the donor side of photosystem II. The structure-activity relationships are discussed.…”
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Investigation of Optimum Polymerization Conditions for Synthesis of Cross-Linked Polyacrylamide-Amphoteric Surfmer Nanocomposites for Polymer Flooding in Sandstone Reservoirs by A. N. El-hoshoudy, S. E. M. Desouky, M. Y. Elkady, A. M. Alsabagh, M. A. Betiha, S. Mahmoud

“…This polymers class can be synthesized by copolymerization of acrylamide (AM), reactive surfmer, functionalized silica nanoparticles, and a hydrophobic cross-linker moiety in the presence of water soluble initiator via heterogeneous emulsion polymerization technique, to form latexes that can be applied during polymer flooding. Chemical structure of the prepared copolymers was proven through different techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and nuclear magnetic spectroscopy (1H&13C-NMR), and molecular weight was measured by gel permeation chromatography. …”
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Influence of Geometry and Boundary Conditions in Area of Cohesion between Materials on the Reflection of an Ultrasonic Beam. Part 1. Theoretical research by A. R. Bayev, A. L. Mayorov, N. V. Levkovich, D. V. Shavlovskiy, M. V. Asadchaya

“…The evolution features of the scattering field structure which are needed for the development of the method of evaluation the cohesion of materials has been got.…”
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Molecular and Phylogenetic Analysis of Bovine Papillomavirus Type 1: First Report in Iraqi Cattle by Mohammed A. Hamad, Ahmed M. Al-Shammari, Shoni M. Odisho, Nahi Y. Yaseen

“…Obtaining a complete E5 gene sequence enabled us to perform structural predictions. This study presents the first report of BPV-1 infection in the Iraqi cattle and contributes to extending the knowledge of the origin of the spread of this disease. …”
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Active frequency support capability evaluation of photovoltaic stations based on bi-level evaluation method by Zhengxi Li, Libin Yang, Wanpeng Zhou, Chunlai Li

“…In order to avoid the impact of subjective factors, this paper proposes a bi-level evaluation model combining decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL), technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), and antagonistic interpretive structural modeling (AISM) for weighting the indicators. …”
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Measuring enablers and indicators of employee engagement: Internal validity of the Flow@Work engagement survey by Melinde Coetzee, Dieter Veldsman, Ingrid L. Potgieter, Nadia Ferreira

“…We further employed structural equation modelling and relative weight analysis to assess the extent to which the proposed FWES engagement enabling working conditions functioned as predictors of the measure's employee engagement indicators on a randomly selected data subset of (n = 3000) clients. …”
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Design strategies for artificial intelligence based future learning centers in medical universities by Yang Xiaowen, Ding Jingjing, Wang Biao, Zhang Shenzhong, Wu Yana

“…Methods This study comprehensively applied the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology(UTAUT), expectancy confirmation theory (ECT), and innovation diffusion theory (IDT) to analyze the data through structural equation modeling. Results Effort expectancy (EE), facilitating condition (FC), social influence (SI), and satisfaction (SA) significantly influence medical students’ continuance intention (CI) to use artificial intelligence tools. …”
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Tajikistan’s business sector for years of independence: problems and development models by A. A. Urunov, I. M. Morozova, K. K. Zoidov, M. G. Mansurova

“…The purpose of the study is to develop strategic priorities for the development of the business sector of Tajikistan based on the analysis of the structure of the economy of the republic and its dynamics, as well as the use of economic and mathematical modeling of the object under study. …”
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Investigation and Analysis on Crystallization of Tunnel Drainage Pipes in Chongqing by Xuefu Zhang, Yuanfu Zhou, Bin Zhang, Yuanjiang Zhou, Shiyang Liu

“…A lot of crystallizations exist on the inner wall of tunnel drainage pipes in Chongqing. Tunnel support structure often bears larger load than usual because the tunnel drainage pipes are blocked easily by the crystals and the groundwater level would rise. …”
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Characterization of Various Plant-Produced Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Using Dynamic Modulus Test by Muhammad Irfan, Asad S. Waraich, Sarfraz Ahmed, Yasir Ali

“…The findings of this study are envisaged to facilitate the implementation of relatively new performance based mechanistic-empirical structural design and analysis approach.…”
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Socio-economic and Psychological Factors Affecting Clothing Consumption Among Female Undergraduates in University of Uyo, Nigeria by Ngozi U. Nwonye, Myrtle U. Ibokette, Priscilla A. Esiowu

“…Adopting a descriptive survey design, data were gathered from 389 respondents using a structured questionnaire. The findings highlight the pivotal roles of monthly allowances, the prevalence of second-hand shopping, and psychological influences such as self-esteem and peer pressure in shaping students' clothing choices. …”
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Parental Child-Rearing Styles and Subjective Well-Being of Children Involved in Bullying by Ihsana Sabriani Borualogo, Ferran Casas

“…Data were analysed using structural equation modelling. The results revealed that the warmth of fathers and mothers made significant and direct contributions to the subjective well-being of children uninvolved in bullying, where the father’s warmth negatively contributed, while the mother’s warmth positively contributed. …”
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Causes and consequences of the pension system reforms in Serbia by Đekić Marija, Mijalković Jovana, Marković Biljana

“…In the future, it is necessary to devote more attention to structural measures, such as more effective employment policies, birth-rate policies, and more. …”
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Features of the Atrophic Corpus Mucosa in Three Cases of Autoimmune Gastritis Revealed by Magnifying Endoscopy by Kazuyoshi Yagi, Atsuo Nakamura, Atsuo Sekine, David Graham

“…Confirmation of the features of autoimmune gastritis revealed by magnifying endoscopy would not only make the endoscopic diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis more accurate, but also help to elucidate changes in the surface epithelial structure of gastritis due to various causes.…”
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Extending Technology Acceptance Model with Scientific Epistemological and Science Teaching Efficacy Beliefs: A Study with Preservice Teachers by Tezcan Kartal, Ibrahim Serdar Kiziltepe, Busra Kartal

“…Data were collected through a self-reported measurement tool. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze data. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity of N′-[(Z)-(3-Methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazol-4-ylidene)(phenyl)methyl]benzohydrazide and Its Co(II), Ni(II), and... by Jonnie N. Asegbeloyin, Oguejiofo T. Ujam, Emmanuel C. Okafor, Ilknur Babahan, Esin Poyrazoglu Coban, Ali Özmen, Halil Biyik

“…Reaction of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-pyrazol-5-one and benzoyl hydrazide in refluxing ethanol gave N′-[(Z)-(3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazol-4-ylidene)(phenyl)methyl]benzohydrazide (HL1), which was characterized by NMR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray structure study. X-ray diffraction analyses of the crystals revealed a nonplanar molecule, existing in the keto-amine form, with intermolecular hydrogen bonding forming a seven-membered ring system. …”
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Atomically thin high-entropy oxides via naked metal ion self-assembly for proton exchange membrane electrolysis by Tao Zhang, Qingyi Liu, Haoming Bao, Mingyue Wang, Nana Wang, Bao Zhang, Hong Jin Fan

“…Here, we develop a self-assembly technique to synthesize 1 nm-thick rutile-structured high-entropy oxides (RuIrFeCoCrO2) from naked metal ions assembly and oxidation at air-molten salt interface. …”
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