Alpha generation’s social media use: sociocultural influences and emotional intelligence by Lidia Piccerillo, Alessia Tescione, Alice Iannaccone, Simone Digennaro

“…This study involved 721 preadolescents aged 10–15 years (M = 12.1, SD = 0.87), with 45.7% boys (N = 341) and 52.7% girls (N = 380). Structural equation modelling examined three hypotheses: (H1) increased social media use correlates with addiction, (H2) promotes sociocultural appearance ideals, and (H3) negatively affects emotional intelligence. …”
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A Finite Element Method orthotropic multi-yield elastic-inelastic model of a wood-adhesive-steel composite by Vincenzo De Luca, Cosimo Marano

“…Abstract Composite elements made of wood reinforced by adhesively inter-layered steel lamina can be employed as structural elements in building engineering, thanks to their favorable ratios of strength and stiffness to mass and their ductility. …”
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Deciphering Design of Aggregation‐Induced Emission Materials by Data Interpretation by Junyi Gong, Ziwei Deng, Huilin Xie, Zijie Qiu, Zheng Zhao, Ben Zhong Tang

“…Furthermore, a conditional variational autoencoder and integrated gradient analysis are employed to examine the trained neural network model, thereby gaining insights into the relationship between the structural features encapsulated in the fingerprints and the macroscopic photophysical properties. …”
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Green Supply Chain Network Design with Economies of Scale and Environmental Concerns by Dezhi Zhang, Fangzi Zou, Shuangyan Li, Lingyun Zhou

“…Findings show that (i) the optimal location of RDCs is affected by the demand of customers and the level of economies of scale and that (ii) the introduction of CO2 emission taxes will change the structure of a supply chain network, which will decrease CO2 emissions per unit shipment.…”
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“…Wordwall is quite easy”: Students’ perceptions of using online platforms as English learning media by Putri Kurniawan Aprilia, Dwi Fita Heriyawati, M. Galuh Elga Romadhon, Zalsa Febrina Syabilla

“…Data were collected from five private junior high school students in Malang. Data from a semi-structured interview were acquired, and a descriptive-analytic technique was used to analyze the data. …”
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In Polymerization of Environment Friendly Melamine-Urea-Glyoxal Resin in Rubber Wood for Improved Physical and Mechanical Properties by Lijuan Ping, Yubo Chai, Fangwen Zhang, Bailing Sun, Junliang Liu

“…With enhanced physico-mechanical properties, MUG-treated wood sample can be well used as a promising alternative to existing engineered wood products for structural applications.…”
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Characteristics Analysis and Equilibrium Optimization of Mixed Traffic Flow considering Connected Automated and Human-Driven Vehicles by Zhaoming Zhou, Jianbo Yuan, Shengmin Zhou, Qiong Long, Jianrong Cai, Lei Zhang

“…Among them, the nonuniform demand growth multiplier is adopted for each OD pair to reflect the inconsistency of traffic demand structure growth, and the calculation of link capacity is related to the market penetration of CAVs. …”
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A Modified RBF Neuro-Sliding Mode Control Technique for a Grid Connected PMSG Based Variable Speed Wind Energy Conversion System by Rostand Marc Douanla, Godpromesse Kenné, François Béceau Pelap, Armel Simo Fotso

“…Furthermore, a flexible grid side voltage source converter control structure which can handle both grid connected and standalone modes based on conventional proportional integral (PI) control method is presented. …”
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Expectations for Training Mentors: Insights from a Preservice Language Teacher Education Program by Gizem Mutlu-Gülbak

“…Materials/methods – Data were collected from 79 preservice teachers, 37 mentor teachers, and six university supervisors through a researcher-designed questionnaire and in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Results – Analysis of the participants’ responses showed that all three groups chose giving feedback to student teachers and knowledge on mentoring duty as the two most important themes that mentor teachers should receive training for. …”
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Manifesto for transparent mathematical modeling: from ecology to general science by Vyacheslav L. Kalmykov, Lev V. Kalmykov

“… Mathematical black-box models, which hide the structure and behavior of the subsystems, currently dominate science. …”
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Real‐time recognition of human motions using multidimensional features in ultrawideband biological radar by Jinxiao Zhong, Liangnian Jin, Qiang Mao

“…A multidimensional features long short‐term memory (LSTM) neural network model is presented using multibranch network structure and high‐dimensional radar feature fusion, which can recognise motions of human in real time, even in the presence of occlusions. …”
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Fabricating PCPDTBT/PC61BM organic solar cells using the PVD method by Or Gindi, Zeev Fradkin, Anat Itzhak, Sofiya Kolusheva, Peter Beker

“…The research carries out a number of analyses for structural evaluations (XRD and ESEM), compositional change (XPS and FTIR), and functional assessment (absorption and I-V testing), with the goal of understanding the materials’ properties, their behavior during deposition and the resulting characteristics of the fabricated solar cells. …”
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Enhancing creative process engagement in university students: the mediating role of trust and empowerment and the moderating effect of proactive personality in humble teacher leade... by Xiyue Zhang, Jingming Chi

“…Data were collected at three time points from 384 participants across Chinese universities and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with Smart PLS 4.0 software. …”
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Mechanical and microscopic characterization of expansive soils modified by water-soluble polymers by Fan Yang, Yong Zhao, Huanyu Dong, Huarong Wang, Wangjin Niu, Zhixia Zhao, Fuyong Song, Hang Tan

“…Microscopy showed that no new minerals were generated after doping modifier, while hydrophilic minerals were reduced by 43.14%, and the gel film formed by hydration made the pores smaller and the structure tighter by filling and wrapping on the surface of the particles.…”
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Green modification techniques for modulating the properties and starch digestibility of rich-polyphenol low-amylose Riceberry rice (Oryza sativa L.) flour by Tai Van Ngo, Naphatrapi Luangsakul

“…Pregel reduced the pasting properties, led to a weak gel structure, and increased estimated glycemic index (eGI = 69.69 ± 2.69). …”
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Observational Study of Recurrent Jets: Evolution of Magnetic Flux, Current, and Helicity by Chang Zhou, Yang Guo, Guoyin Chen, Ye Qiu, M.D. Ding

“…The magnetic field derived from the nonlinear force-free field (NLFFF) model suggests a topology akin to a fan–spine structure, consistent with AIA images. We calculated the evolution of the volumetric helicity ratio using the NLFFF model and found its phase aligns with the jet flux in AIA 171 Å. …”
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Contribution à la connaissance des modes de dislocation et de destruction du squelette pendant la crémation : l’apport du bûcher funéraire en fosse du Néolithique final à Reichstet... by Frédérique Blaizot

“…The large number of individuals compared to the size of the structure, the high fragmentation of the bones and the modifications received by some of them because of fire complicated of course the identification of each skeleton; however, several observations relating to the behavior of the various anatomical areas during the cremation could be made. …”
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Critical Review of the Book “English for the Students of Comparative Education: Primary and Preschool Education” by Vida Rahiminejad

“…The aim of this kind of comparison is to analyze the similarities and differences between different educational systems in terms of organizational, structural, educational management, evaluation of training programs, and educational methods at different stages of education.Based on the general concept, comparative education compares all issues with regard to education in countries, and is considered as a course in MA and doctoral degree in European and American universities.There are different views towards the aims of comparative education. …”
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Obstacles to the realization of compact city strategy with emphasis on the central part of the city: Case study of central and ancient part of the city of Sary by mostafa ghadami, farveh Rahmani, jamaleddin Honarvar

“…Data was collected in two ways of documentation and semi-structured interviews. The sample included people involved in urban development projects. …”
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Study on aerodynamic drag and noise reduction of high-speed pantograph with streamwise holes by Tian Li, Deng Qin, Xiang Kan, Jiye Zhang

“…The analysis of the aerodynamic force, fluctuating pressure, turbulent kinetic energy and vortex structure of the panhead with or without streamwise holes shows that the panhead with holes has lower aerodynamic drag and noise level. …”
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