Investigating the Mediation and Moderation Effect of Students’ Addiction to Virtual Reality Games: A Perspective of Structural Equation Modeling by Xuesong Zhai, Fahad Asmi, Rongting Zhou, Intikhab Ahmad, Muhammad Azfar Anwar, Saba Saneinia, Man Li

“…The current research employed a maximum likelihood estimation method to construct a structural equation model, by which learners’ VR consumption behaviors were examined. …”
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An Experimental Study of Structural Identification of Bridges Using the Kinetic Energy Optimization Technique and the Direct Matrix Updating Method by Gwanghee Heo, Joonryong Jeon

“…Since it is necessary to select optimal measurement locations with the fewest possible measurements and also to accurately assess the structural state of a bridge for the development of an effective SHM, an SI technique is as much important to accurately determine the modal parameters of the current structure based on the data optimally obtained. …”
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Structural damage, clogging, collapsing: Analysis of the bridge damage at the rivers Ahr, Inde and Vicht caused by the flood of 2021 by Lisa Burghardt, Elena‐Maria Klopries, Holger Schüttrumpf

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A structural equation modeling approach to evaluating innovation dynamics’ effect on SME performance in the United Arab Emirates by Sara Ismail Almansoori, Zehra Canan Araci, Fikri Dweiri

“…This study investigates the relationship between innovation capabilities and SME performance in the UAE, a rapidly developing economy characterized by economic diversification and technological advancement. Using data collected from 255 SME industry experts and analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS, the results reveal significant positive relationships between the constructs studied. …”
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THE IMPACT OF PERCEIVED SERVICE QUALITY ON CLIENT SATISFACTION AND RETENTION IN FITNESS CENTERS: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING APPROACH by Zanfir Ciprian, Iconomescu Teodora Mihaela, Talaghir Laurențiu-Gabriel

“…Employee competence (correlation 0.54 with general satisfaction) and clear communication (mean 3.11 on a 5-point Likert scale) emerge as critical predictors of client satisfaction and retention. The study's structure encompasses an introduction to the Romanian fitness industry context, a detailed methodology section, comprehensive data analysis, key findings, and a discussion on practical implications. …”
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The Effects of Economic Policy Uncertainty and Oil Price Shocks on Stock Returns: A Structural VAR Analysis on Türkiye by Fatma Ünlü

“…To this end, the article follows the econometric procedure of structural VAR analysis using Türkiye’s monthly data for the period of 2014:01-2023:06. …”
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Carefree, Connected, and Driving: A Study of Social-Structural Factors Contributing to Texting while Driving among Teenagers by Steven J. Seiler, Randall Kirby

“…Introduction: As mobile phones become increasingly integrated into every aspect of public social life, structural contradictions between the norms of mobile use and norms within public social environments become increasingly apparent. …”
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A structural model for predicting addiction susceptibility in male adolescents based on family emotional climate with the mediation of resilience by Azar Akbari, Hasan Pasha Sharifi, Nastaran Sharifi, Malek Mirhashemi

“…The research tools included the Affective Family Climate Scale, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Addiction Susceptibility Questionnaire-Adolescents Version. The data of the present research were analyzed using the structural equation modeling method and Imus software. …”
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Experimental Study and Numerical Analysis of Structural Performance of CRTS II Slab Track under Extreme High Temperature by Anxiang Song, Guowen Yao, Xuanrui Yu, Yuerui Wang, Yifei Wu

“…A ballastless track is susceptible to damage and even failure of structural components under the long-term effects of extremely high temperatures. …”
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Structural Modifications Reveal Dual Functions of the C-4 Carbonyl Group in the Fatty Acid Chain of Ipomoeassin F by Arman Khosravi, Precious Nnamdi, Alexa May, Kelsey Slattery, Robert E. Sammelson, Wei Q. Shi

“…In contrast, our previous structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies suggest that the carbonyl group is not essential. …”
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Efficiency of Modular Bridge Configurations: A Study on the Structural Stability and Capacity of Single- and Double-Story Modular Bridges by Mohamed Embaby, M. Hesham El Naggar

“…This study investigates the structural performance and load-bearing capacity of single- and double-story modular bridge configurations using both experimental testing and finite element analysis. …”
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Transforming Tofu Quality Control: Integrating Statistical Process Control, Ishikawa, and Interpretive Structural Modeling for Superior Outcomes by DWI IRYANING Handayani, Qurtubi

“…This research proposes integrating Statistical Process Control (SPC), Ishikawa diagrams, and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) to improve control quality. …”
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Brain structural differences between fibromyalgia patients and healthy control subjects: a source-based morphometric study by Elijah Agoalikum, Hongzhou Wu, Benjamin Klugah-Brown, Michael Maes

“…Source-based morphometry (SBM) was applied to structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) data consisting of 20 FM patients (46.4 ± 12.5), and age and gender-matched 20 HC subjects (42.1 ± 12.5). …”
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Application of Analytic Hierarchy Process and Structural Equation Modeling for Supporting the Decision-Making of Shuttering Preference in Construction Projects by Vu Hong Son Pham, Thuy Dau, Le Tran

“…This study is motivated by using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to assess shuttering alternatives based on the identified evaluation criteria from the prior factor analysis stage. In addition, the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach is employed to discover underlying relations between the latent factors of the model base on using a combination of statistical data and qualitative causal assumptions. …”
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Strategy for Strengthening Arabica Coffee Agribusiness Institutions Through an Interpretative Structural Modelling Approach in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by Irmayani, Darmawan Salman, Abdul Azis Ambar, Ammang Latifah, Rafiah Nur, Muhammad Amri Rahman, Masnur

“…The analysis used is Interpretative Structural Modeling to analyze institutional relationships and identify strategic points for policy intervention to increase Arabica coffee production.  …”
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Design and Validation of a New Tilting Rotor VTOL Drone: Structural Optimization, Flight Dynamics, and PID Control by Haixia Gong, Wei He, Shuping Hou, Ming Chen, Ziang Yang, Qin Si, Deming Zhao

“…This work provides critical experimental data for future tilt-rotor UAV development.…”
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The Effect of Green Intellectual Capital on Green Performance in the Spanish Wine Industry: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach by Bartolomé Marco-Lajara, Patrocinio Zaragoza-Sáez, Javier Martínez-Falcó, Lorena Ruiz-Fernández

“…In order to achieve the proposed objectives, data from a survey of 202 wineries in Spain were used and a quantitative approach was followed using Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). …”
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Structural Analysis and Functional Prediction of Gut Microbiota in Wild and Cultured Striped Knifejaw (<i>Oplegnathus fasciatus</i>) by Kai Zhu, Susu Zhang, Kaida Xu, Haozhan Wang

“…This study provides critical data for understanding the structure and function of intestinal microbial communities in <i>O. fasciatus</i> and offers a theoretical foundation for optimizing farming strategies to improve fish health and growth performance.…”
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Understanding size selectivity of trawls using structural models: Methodology and a case study on fish sorting grids by Nadine Jacques, Bent Herrmann, Jesse Brinkhof, Manu Sistiaga

“…By bootstrapping we assess how confident we can be in the choice of a specific structural model and on discerning the associated behavioural aspects. …”
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Structural Damage Detection in the Wooden Bridge Using the Fourier Decomposition, Time Series Modeling and Machine Learning Methods by Younes Nouri, Farzad Shahabian, Hashem Shariatmadar, Alireza Entezami

“…In this article, a novel approach has been employed to identify structural damage in the wooden bridge structure by utilizing vibration data. …”
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