Presenting a structural model of school connectedness based on social- academic boredom with the mediating role of alexithymia in highschool students by Melika Salehi Afshar, Akbar Mohammadi, Sara Haghighat

“…The study utilized measures for School Connectedness (Brown & Evans, 2002), Academic Boredom (Fraser et al., 1995), and Alexithymia (Toronto, 1994). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-V23 and Lisrel-V8.8 software, with structural equation modeling used to test the research hypotheses. …”
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Hematological cancer patients’ social support, coping strategies, anxiety, depression and posttraumatic growth: a structural equation model by Taoyun Liang, Ling Mao, Xinwen Du, Fengjiao Chen

“…The Social Support Rating Scale, Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory were used for data collection. Correlation and regression analyses were performed using SPSS 26.0, a structural equation model was constructed using AMOS 24.0 software, and the confidence interval of the mediating effect was calculated using the bias-corrected bootstrap method.ResultsSocial support was positively associated with PTG in hematological cancer patients (β = 0.564, P = 0.004). …”
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A Correlation Analysis-Based Structural Load Estimation Method for RC Beams Using Machine Vision and Numerical Simulation by Chun Zhang, Yinjie Zhao, Guangyu Wu, Han Wu, Hongli Ding, Jian Yu, Ruoqing Wan

“…The classical regression assessment method based on experimental data not only relies on costly structure experiments; it also lacks interpretability. …”
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Unveiling structural damage of the corpus callosum in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis through diffusion tensor imaging and spread direction perspectives by Jieying Wu, Yingsheng Xu, Tielun Yin, Nan Zhang, Dongsheng Fan, Shan Ye

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Multi-degree of freedom shake table testing of large-scale structural and geotechnical systems with NHERI-UCSD LHPOST6 by John S. McCartney, Lelli Van Den Einde, Machel Morrison, Alessandro Palermo, Koorosh Lotfizadeh, Chin-Ta Lai, Joel P. Conte

“…This paper provides: (i) a brief overview of the 6-DOF capabilities of the LHPOST6 facility; (ii) an overview of the research projects conducted so far at the LHPOST6 facility focusing on the performance of the facility, and (iii) new seismic research opportunities enabled by the LHPOST6 to provide data and fragility information on structural and geotechnical systems that can support the full realization of performance- and resilient-based seismic design.…”
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Structural Behavior Analyses and Simple Calculation of Asynchronous-Pouring Construction in PC Composite Girder Bridges with Corrugated Webs for Sustainability by Bo Gan, Jun He, Sidong Feng, Baojun Guo, Bo Liu, Weisheng Lu

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Structural equation modeling of basic psychological needs and meaningful sports consumption with the mediating role of team attachment and self-esteem by Xuemeng Hao, Ruilin Xu, Panna Yang, Bingyuan Liang

“…This study investigates how BPNs’ satisfaction drives MSC directly and indirectly through the mediating roles of team attachment and self-esteem. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzed data from 320 valid responses collected via online and offline surveys. …”
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN THE EVALUATION OF MORPHOLOGICAL AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES OF THE VERTEBRAL BODIES OF THE LUMBAR SPINE WITH BONE MINERAL DENSITY REDUCTION by S. A. Myagkov, A. P. Myagkov, I. R. Rybak, A. S. Sementsov, S. Y. Nakonechniy, Hesso Aref

“…The aim of the study was to study the morphological and structural changes of the vertebral bodies in patients with different bone mineral density by MRI. …”
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Development and Design of a Centrifugal Compressor Volute by Cheng Xu, Michael Müller

“…In this study, the viscous Navier-Stokes equations are used to simulate the flow inside the vaneless diffuser and volute. The detailed flow structures for different volute tongue geometries are studied in detail. …”
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Using of Interpretive Structural Modeling Technique to Design a Technological Learning Model Focused on Emerging Metaverse Technology for Schools by Mansoor Forozanmehr, Abdollah Aliesmaeili, Kourosh Ghasemzadeh

“…In the quantitative part, a structural interpretation model was categorized into three levels. …”
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The belt and road initiative and risk transmission mechanisms in China's manufacturing global industry chain: a structural vulnerability analysis by Xue Chen, Maoqiang Zhang, Gongyan Yang

“…It is found that the Belt and Road Initiative functions as an effective mechanism adjusts the import and export trade structure, playing a crucial role in migrating the supply chain to countries involved, thereby creating what is referred to as "geographical alternative dependence." …”
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Identification of potentially effective antiarrhythmic drugs to individualize premature ventricular contraction therapy in patients without structural cardiac changes by A. I. Olesin, I. V. Konstantinova, Yu. S. Zueva, A. V. Koziy

“…To individualize premature ventricular contraction (PVC) therapy in patients without structural cardiac changes by identifying potentially effective antiarrhythmic agents.Material and methods. …”
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Severity, uncertainty, social support and coping style of parents who have children with epilepsy: a structural equation model by Miao Zhang, Liyun Lei, Dan Yao, Yongai Zhang

“…Eligible participants completed questionnaires via an online platform (https://www.wjx.cn/) by scanning the QR code. Structural equation modeling and mediated effects serve as the methods for data analysis.ResultThis study surveyed 492 parents, including 192 males (39.0%) and 300 females (61.0%). …”
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Structural characteristics of faults in Wangfu fault depression and their control on coal-rock gas enrichment, Songliao Basin, NE China by Yonghe SUN, Yumin LIU, Wenguang TIAN

“…The filling effect induced by igneous intrusion accelerates the sediment filling process in the rift lacustrine area. The structural transfer zone and igneous intrusion together determine the preferential accumulation location of coal seams in the plane. …”
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Determinants associated with anemia level among children under 5 years in Gambia: a structural equation modelling approach by Opeyemi Roselyn Akindutire, Shaun Ramroop, Faustin Habyarimana

“…Researchers have unraveled the intricate relationships between components using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).ObjectiveTherefore, using anemia as the main variable, this study intends to use SEM to investigate the association between socioeconomic and household resources and the anemic health status of under-five children in Gambia. …”
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The influence of socioenvironmental risk factors on risk-taking behaviors among Bahamian adolescents: a structural equation modeling analysis by Elizabeth Schieber, Ava Wang, Grace Ou, Carly Herbert, Hoa T. Nguyen, Lynette Deveaux, Xiaoming Li

“…Few studies have established a relationship between multiple social environmental factors and adolescent risk behaviors. We used structural equation modeling to examine the role of parental monitoring and environmental risks on adolescents’ behavioral intentions and risk behaviors.Methods Data were collected through the baseline survey of a national implementation project among 2205 Grade 6 students in 24 government schools in The Bahamas in 2019. …”
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Dietary risk factors for non-communicable diseases among Omani adults by latent class analysis and structural equation modelling by Adhra Al-Mawali, Ayaman Al-Harrasi, Avinash Daniel Pinto, Magdi Morsi, Abbas Balouchi, Francesco P. Cappuccio

“…The objective was to investigate the dietary risk factors and its associations based on a first-of-its-kind analysis employing both Latent Class Analysis (LCA) and Structural equation modelling (SEM) to explore the hidden heterogeneity and subgroups with shared dietary pattern and to demonstrate the complex interaction of dietary factors with other risk factors in the development of NCDs. …”
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EMPIRICAL VERIFICATION OF THE STRUCTURAL MODEL RELATING EQUILIBRIUM VALUES OF COSTS, QUALITY, AND COMFORT OF MEDICAL SERVICES WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ELASTICITIES OF DEMAND by Oleg Klymenyuk, Oleksandr Ocheredko, Volodymyr Klymenyuk, Anastasiia Rudenko

“…The research aims at performing empirical verification of the structural model relating equilibrium values of costs, quality, and comfort of medical services with individualized elasticities of demand. …”
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Assessing the multi-dimensional effects of air pollution on maternal complications and birth outcomes: A structural equation modeling approach by Boubakari Ibrahimou, Ning Sun, Sophie Dabo-Niang

“…Methods: With 46,829 births in 2021 in two Florida counties and Air Quality System data, structural equation modeling was used to construct latent metal mixtures in PM2.5 and unravel their effects on pregnancy complications (preeclampsia and gestational diabetes) and birth outcomes (low birth weight and preterm birth risks). …”
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The role of NMR spectroscopy in lignocellulosic biomass characterisation: A mini review by Jelena Parlov Vuković, Marina Tišma

“…However, due to its heterogenous character, complex chemical structure and recalcitrance, it is necessary to know its structural composition in order to optimize pretreatment process and further (bio)conversion into bio-based products. …”
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