Structural equation modelling of tourism development in Nigerian eco-destinations: a framework for sustainable growth by Opeyemi Aniramu, Joseph Okebugwu, Joseph Olawale, Raphael Odelola, Tosin Aniramu

“…This study examined the dynamics of tourism, focusing on eco-destination tourism attractions, ecotourism practices, and the interplay among the elements of tourism development. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 290 respondents, both local and international tourists. …”
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Structural, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of NiMoO4 Nanorods Prepared by Microwave Sintering by Ana P. de Moura, Larissa H. de Oliveira, Ieda L. V. Rosa, Camila S. Xavier, Paulo N. Lisboa-Filho, Máximo S. Li, Felipe A. La Porta, Elson Longo, José A. Varela

“…We report on the structural, optical, and magnetic properties of α,β-NiMoO4 nanorods synthesized by annealing the NiMoO4:nH2O precursor at 600°C for 10 minutes in a domestic microwave. …”
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The role of mental toughness, sport imagery and anxiety in athletic performance: structural equation modelling analysis by Gönül Tekkurşun Demir, Sevinç Namlı, Ergün Çakır, Batuhan Batu, Fatih Ateş, Eda Yılmaz, Burcu Güvendi, Selda Kocamaz Adaş, Musab Çağın

“…The fact that these three characteristics, which have a direct effect on the performance of athletes (especially elite athletes), have not been examined by structural equation modeling in the literature to the best of our knowledge has led to the need for this study. …”
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Decoding respiratory syncytial virus morphology: distinct structural and molecular signatures of spherical and filamentous particles by Manoj K. Pastey, Lewis H. McCurdy, Barney Graham

“…Spherical particles contained on average ~3 genomic RNA copies per virion, whereas filamentous particles contained ~2 copies. These data reveal several structural and compositional differences between RSV particle morphologies that may influence viral pathogenesis, and they provide a foundation for new antiviral approaches targeting virion assembly and morphology.…”
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Health effects at the intersection of climate change and structural racism in the United States: A scoping review by Suellen Breakey, Donna Hovey, Margaret Sipe, Patrice K. Nicholas

“…Introduction: Climate change and structural racism are significant threats to public health and health equity. …”
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Exploring the structural aspects of alanine racemase enzyme for antitubercular drug discovery – a computational approach by Unni Jayaram, Parthan Anilkumar, Fathima Rifana Yousuf, Graceson Jose

“…Objective: The current study aims to explore the available protein targets of the AlaR enzyme in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and to understand the structural aspects to be followed in designing inhibitors for them. …”
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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using zinc vanadate nanomaterials with structural and electrochemical properties by N. Matinise, N. Botha, A. Fall, M. Maaza

“…The optical properties, crystalline structure, and composition of the nanomaterials were analysed using photoluminescence (PL), X-ray diffraction (XRD), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). …”
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Identification of candidate genes for reproductive traits in Xinjiang sheep breeds based on genomic structural variation by Jiaqi Li, Sulaiman Yiming, Wenxin Zheng, Weiwei Wu, Jingdong Bi, Fengming Li, Mengting Zhu

“…Reproductive traits are among the most important economic characteristics in sheep farming. Structural variations (SVs) are extensively distributed across sheep genomes and can directly or indirectly affect gene expression through a variety of mechanisms, leading to phenotypic variation among individuals or breeds. …”
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Nankai Forearc Structural and Seismogenic Segmentation Caused by a Magmatic Intrusion off the Kii Peninsula by G. Kimura, Y. Nakamura, K. Shiraishi, G. Fujie, S. Kodaira, T. Tsuji, R. Fukuchi, A. Yamaguchi

“…We examined the geologic structure of the boundary region between the Kumano and Muroto domains off the Kii Peninsula using multichannel seismic reflection data to evaluate the role of upper plate composition in controlling segmentation. …”
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Distinction between concepts of “structural-functional-parametric model” and “parametric model” of information knowledge objects by E. N. Kolybenko

“…Fundamentally important problems of the structure mapping and transformation, functions and parameters of various properties in the systems of information knowledge objects organization, as well as functionally different parameters in the management processes of transformations of material objects, are considered. …”
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Measuring the determinants of women’s empowerment in agricultural index in Bangladesh: application of the structural equation modeling approach by Paresh Kumar Sarma, Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Ismat Ara Begum, Dilshad Zahan Ethen, Farzana Yeasmin, Lin Crase, Andrew M. McKenzie

“…Using structural equation modeling, it assesses how various indicators such as decision-making, freedom of mobility, access to agricultural extension services, group membership, and birth control decisions contribute to women’s empowerment outcomes. …”
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Exploring household water conservation behaviors in Saudi Arabia: A structural equation modeling approach by Abdulaziz I. Almulhim, Ismaila Rimi Abubakar

“…This study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to investigate water conservation behaviors among households in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Examination of the Relationships between Internal and External Egg Quality Traits: A Structural Equation Model by Samet Hasan Abacı, Taner Tunç, Hasan Önder, Kadir Erensoy, Musa Sarıca

“…This study aimed to determine the structural relationship between internal and external egg quality (IEEQ) traits. …”
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Structural Dynamics Response Characteristics of Metro Overlapping Stations under Train Loads in Complex Strata by CHEN Zhining, ZHAO Hongguang, LI Yitao, HU Botao, SHI Naichen

“…[Objective] The structural dynamics response of overlapping metro station under train loads is complex, often resulting in localized amplification of dynamics response and significant difference in dynamics behaviors across various structural locations. …”
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Machine learning models for clinical and structural knee osteoarthritis prediction: Recent advancements and future directions by Gabby B. Joseph, Charles E. McCulloch, Michael C. Nevitt, Nancy E. Lane, Sharmila Majumdar, Thomas M. Link

“…This review highlights recent advances in ML model development across four OA outcome domains: clinical, structural (radiographic and MRI-based), and surgical endpoints, each addressing different but interrelated aspects of the disease.For clinical outcomes, ML studies have focused on predicting changes in patient-reported clinical measures (e.g., pain and function). …”
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Study of Rutile TiO2 band structures and optical properties using Density functional theory (DFT) by Rafea A. Munef, Abdulhadi M. Ghaleb, Ahmed Th. Shihatha

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Structural analysis of key factors in poverty alleviation for policy development in persistently impoverished provinces in Thailand by Phimlikid Kaewhanam, Kathanyoo Kaewhanam, Eko Priyo Purnomo, Noppakun Thongmual, Ariya Pongsiri, Thitima Norrapoke

“…This study addresses the structural factors influencing poverty alleviation using the Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF) as the theoretical lens.MethodsA longitudinal quantitative design was applied using household survey data from 2020 (n = 9,390), 2021 (n = 2,549), and 2023 (n = 1,949). …”
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NON-SPECIFIC CONGENITAL CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS AS AN INDEPENDENT PREDICTOR OF STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ARTERIAL CHANGES by A. A. Semenkin, O. V. Drokina, G. I. Nechaeva, L. A. Zhivilova, A. B. Zhenatov

“…To assess the impact of non-specific congenital connective tissue disorders (CCTD) on the changes in arterial stiffness and endothelial function; to study the role of CCTD as an independent predictor of structural and functional arterial changes.Material and methods. …”
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Structural characteristics of mitochondrial genome of Spirobo-lus walkeri (Spirobolida: Spirobolidae), and phylogenetic analysis of Diplopoda by Wenwen Zhang, Shengjun Zhao, Lingna Li, Lingna Li, Yingzhu Li, Hongyi Liu, Peng Cui

“…This study helps resolve taxonomic ambiguities among morphologically similar species and provides data to support the establishment of evolutionary benchmarks for millipedes, including gene rearrangements and variations in tRNA structure.…”
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Structural characteristics of hemicelluloses and lignin-carbohydrate complexes in alkaline-extracted bamboo green, core, and yellow by Xin Wang, Yang Liu, Shiyu Luo, Baojie Liu, Shuangquan Yao, Chengrong Qin, Shuangfei Wang, Chen Liang

“…These findings provide data on the structural differences between carbohydrate components in green, core, and yellow bamboo, offering valuable guidance for the high-value utilization of different bamboo tissues.…”
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