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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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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Bioinformatic Characterization of the Functional and Structural Effect of Single Nucleotide Mutations in Patients with High-Grade Glioma by Sara Vélez Gómez, Juliana María Martínez Garro, León Darío Ortiz Gómez, Jorge Emilio Salazar Flórez, Fernando P. Monroy, Ronald Guillermo Peláez Sánchez

“…A structural comparison between normal and mutated residues for disease-associated coding SNPs was performed using TM-aling and the SWISS MODEL. …”
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Structural Strength Analysis Method of Urban Rail Transit Vehicle under Traction and Braking Conditions by YU Chunyang, CHENG Yajun, LIU Chunyan, XUE Ningxin, JIANG Chunlong, LIAN Shuai, WANG Jiaxing

“…［Objective］ Excessive traction and braking loads are significant factors contributing to inducing fatigue cracks in the welded joints of the ′TBB (traction beam-bolster beam-buffer beam) structure′ in urban rail transit vehicles. To effectively mitigate the risk of structural cracking, it is essential to thoroughly investigate the methods for analyzing the structural strength of vehicles under traction and braking conditions during design phase. …”
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Digital twin-based structural health monitoring and measurements of dynamic characteristics in balanced cantilever bridge by Tidarut Jirawattanasomkul, Le Hang, Supasit Srivaranun, Suched Likitlersuang, Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Wanchai Yodsudjai, Punchet Thammarak

“…This study developed a digital twin (DT) and structural health monitoring (SHM) system for a balanced cantilever bridge, utilizing advanced measurement techniques to enhance accuracy. …”
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Structural insights into calcium-dependent CIB2-TMC1 interaction in hair cell mechanotransduction by Yahong Li, Jiasheng Chen, Wenli Jiang, Jin Ye, Xuan Zhang, Chao Wang

“…Utilizing X-ray crystallography, we elucidate the high-resolution structure of the mammalian CIB2-TMC1 complex. Structural analyses reveal that cation-bound CIB2 forms a negatively charged surface that aligns with a positively charged surface on the TMC1 N-terminus. …”
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Improvement of Terrain Entropy Calculation for Grid Digital Elevation Models Considering Spatial Structural Features by Fangbin Zhou, Tianyi Yao, Junwei Bian, Yun Xiao

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Functional and structural brain remodeling in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy following cervical decompression surgery by Bingyong Xie, Haoyu Ni, Jiyuan Yao, Zhibin Xu, Sicheng Bian, Haoxiang Wang, Kun Zhu, Xianyong Wu, Peiwen Song, Yuanyuan Wu, Yongqiang Yu, Fulong Dong

“…Methods In this prospective cohort study, we conducted an analysis of data from 54 patients with DCM both before and after surgery, as well as 57 healthy controls (HC), using functional MRI in combination with high-resolution structural MRI. …”
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The impact of the structural state of the tubulin cytoskeleton on chlorophyll fluorescence indicators and auxin content in Solanum tuberosum by I.Yu. Makeeva, T.I. Puzina

“…Information on the dependence of light reactions of photosynthesis on the structural state of cytoskeletal elements is extremely limited. …”

Seismic Response Analysis Method of Damping Structures Based on the Inter-history Iteration and Secondary Development of ABAQUS by JIA Chuanguo, QUAN Ziyu, CHEN Xi, LI Yutao

“…ObjectiveTwo typical approaches for assessing the seismic response of a structure equipped with viscous dampers are direct integration methods and equivalent linear methods. …”
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Associations of Prenatal Socioeconomic Status and Childhood Working Memory: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach by Shelley H. Liu, David Bellinger, Kristen Dams-O’Connor, Jeanne A. Teresi, Ivan Pantic, Sandra Martínez-Medina, John Chelonis, Martha M. Téllez-Rojo, Robert O. Wright

“…Study Design: We used data from a prospective birth cohort study in Mexico City, Mexico, with N = 515 children aged 6–9 years. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Mitogenomes in Leafhopper Tribe Deltocephalini (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae): Structural Conservatism and Phylogeny by Bingqing Xie, Xinyi Zhang, Yongxia Zhang, Christopher H. Dietrich, Yani Duan

“…ABSTRACT Previous studies on the gene order and composition of leafhopper mitochondrial genomes have revealed a high level of conservation in overall genome structure. Some members of Deltocephalinae, the largest subfamily, exhibit tRNA gene rearrangements; however, few mitogenomes have been sequenced in this group and the degree of structural variation within tribes remains unclear. …”
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Sodium alginate-based biochar gel spheres: synthesis, structural analysis, and ofloxacin adsorption efficiency by Qingrui Zhao, Hongpei Zhang, Xiaohui Zhao, Xiaodan Wang, Ke Zhang, Zheng Binguo, Songchao Wang, Baogui Wang, Fuzhi Guo, Yuqian Ma, Di Mao

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