Promoting nourishment lifestyle for vitality: empowering communities through integrated health behavior analysis by Weiru Qi, Xuewen Su, Qiming Yang, Pomi Shahbaz, Muhammad Nadeem

“…Data collected through a questionnaire survey of 415 randomly selected respondents were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine the causal relationships between different variables. …”
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Automated Surface Crack Identification of Reinforced Concrete Members Using an Improved YOLOv4-Tiny-Based Crack Detection Model by Sofía Rajesh, K. S. Jinesh Babu, M. Chengathir Selvi, M. Chellapandian

“…In recent times, the deployment of advanced structural health monitoring techniques has increased due to the aging infrastructural elements. …”
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The impact of sustainability literacy, social support, and attitudes towards innovation on sustainable energy consumption among Indonesian youth by Lazuardi Imani Hakam, Dzikri Firmansyah Hakam, Sudarso Kaderi Wiryono, Raden Aswin Rahadi

“…This research employed a quantitative approach using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM). Data were collected from 337 undergraduate students enrolled in business and economics programs at three Indonesian universities. …”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING AIR CARGO POLICY DECISIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA: A STAKEHOLDER’S PERSPECTIVE by Adedotun Joseph ADENIGBO, Joash MAGETO, Rose LUKE

“…The data collected were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Before estimating the PLS-SEM model, latent factors were constructed using EFA. …”
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Behaviour of strengthened RC beams with CFRP and GSM sheets under cyclic loading by Maha Assad, Rami A. Hawileh, Jamal A. Abdalla, Hussam Safieh, Sayan Kumar Shaw

“…This study investigates the structural behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) beams subjected to cyclic loading. …”
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Design of a spider-inspired wheeled compliant leg for search mobile robots by Yilin Wang, Felix Pancheri, Tim C. Lueth, Yilun Sun

“…The preliminary experimental results have verified the feasibility of the proposed design methodology, and also show possibilities for improvements. In future work, structural optimization and stronger actuation elements should be introduced to further improve the mechanical performance of the fabricated wheeled leg mechanism and robot platform.…”
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Internet Use for Creative Purposes and Its Correlation with Perceived Usefulness, Computer Anxiety, and Emotional Intelligence: The Intermediary Effect of the Perceived Ease of Use by Kurtuluş Demirkol, Sena Esin İmamoğlu, Şaziye Serda Kayman, Salih Zeki İmamoğlu, Serhat Erat

“…To test hypothesized relationships, structural equation modeling was conducted. Findings revealed that computer anxiety has a negative effect on creativity, while perceived usefulness, emotional intelligence, and the perceived ease of use have a positive effect. …”
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Toxic work environment: the impact of toxic leadership and workplace bullying on employees’ innovative work behavior and affective commitment by Fadi Bou Reslan, Souad Hassanie, Orhan Uludag, Sirine BouKarroum, Nada Jabbour Al Maalouf

“…The hypothesized relationships were tested using time-lagged data and multiple sources collected from 257 nurses and 39 supervisors in private hospitals in Germany and analyzed via structural equation modeling. Our findings reveal that toxic leadership has a significant negative impact on nurses’ innovative work behavior (β = −0.47, p < 0.01) and affective commitment (β = −0.39, p < 0.01). …”
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Inventory and Financial Performance selected Publicly listed Manufacturing Indonesian and German Companies by S. P.D. Anantadjaya, P. W. Carmelita, S. Juhara, S. Irdiana, I. Moridu, E. Susanti, I. M. Nawangwulan

“…Inventory management is a fundamental supply chain management phase that affects the country’s economy.The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of inventory management and its impact on the financial performance in the factoring industry, as it has become one of the leading sectors in boosting the development of the national economy.Descriptive and quantitative methods were used, which mainly relied on financial data for 2013–2017 on the selected publicly listed manufacturing companies in Indonesia and Germany based on the LQ45 and DAX stock index, respectively. Several software programs (Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and AMOS) were used for solving the inventory-financial performance and value analysis based on Structural Equation Modeling.The results of the study confirm that inventory performance significantly influences financial performance, as the p-value is below 5%. …”
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The influence of AI literacy on complex problem-solving skills through systematic thinking skills and intuition thinking skills: An empirical study in Thai gen Z accounting student... by Watcharawat Promma, Narinthon Imjai, Berto Usman, Somnuk Aujirapongpan

“…This study investigates the influence of AI literacy (AIL) on complex problem-solving skills (CPS) by examining the mediating roles of systematic thinking skills (STS) and intuitive thinking skills (ITS) among Generation Z accounting students in Thailand. Utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the relationships between these constructs, the research draws on a sample of 420 final-year undergraduate accounting students from both public and private universities, selected through convenience sampling. …”
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Venomous Cargo: Diverse Toxin-Related Proteins Are Associated with Extracellular Vesicles in Parasitoid Wasp Venom by Jennifer Chou, Michael Z. Li, Brian Wey, Mubasshir Mumtaz, Johnny R. Ramroop, Shaneen Singh, Shubha Govind

“…Among these, we identified the proteins with structural similarity to the ADP-ribosyltransferase enzymes involved in bacterial virulence. …”
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Bahaja Menghantjam: Ups And Downs of the New PNI Movement 1931-1942 by Ilham Nur Utomo, Agustinus Supriyono, Indriyanto Indriyanto

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A descriptive study of all COVID- 19 clients in Copperbelt province, Zambia 2020: A retrospective analysis by Lwito Salifya Mutale, Olufemi Olamide Ajumobi, Francis Nanzaluka, Justine Chileshe, Patrick Sakubita, Nyambe Sinyange, Paul Msanzya Zulu, Muzala Kapina, Nathan Kapata, Christopher Dube, Gorge Chansa Mukupa, Golden Kangala, Albert Mweembe, Justor Banda, Charles Sakulanda, James Nonde, Robert Zulu, Victor Mukonka, David Kasanga Mwakazang, Gershom Chongwe

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KEY FACTORS IN SELECTING ECONOMIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION: REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA CASE STUDY by Ecaterina ȘIȘCAN

“…Economic higher education institutions in the country operate in an extremely complex and dynamic environment, characterized by demographic decline of the population, mass emigration of the younger population, high level of competition on the national and international markets, quantitative reduction in the demand for higher education services and the change of its structure, etc. The challenges from the external environment bring to the attention of university management the need to develop effective marketing strategies for the attraction and retention of students. …”
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Motivators and barriers for smoking cessation in people with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study to inform the design of a tailored intervention by Alex M. Keller, Barbara von Glasenapp, Daniel Kotz, Claudia H. Marck, Christoph Heesen, Karin Riemann-Lorenz

“…Methods As part of a larger program of work, we conducted semi-structured interviews in people with MS (pwMS) to explore their needs, motivators and barriers regarding smoking cessation. …”
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Methodology of multi-dimensional classification according to the reference points for the determination of the degree of coal spontaneous combustion at the Tainin section of Kansk... by F. A. Golynskaya, R. A. Nikonov

“…As a result of studying of a geological structure of the investigated layer, physical and chemical researches and the analysis of statistical data on self-ignition of coals, the geological factors of self-ignition of coals and boundary values of their parameters of different degree of danger of self-ignition have been established. …”
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Features of Educational Motivation and Emotional Attitude to Learning of 4-grade Students (on the Example of Traditional and Developmental Education) by Voronkova I.V., Lagutina E.N., Adaskina A.A.

“…Matyukhina "Diagnostics of the structure of educational motivation of a schoolchild", Methodology for diagnosing motivation for learning and emotional attitude to learning (A.D. …”
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Reflections on Medieval Hunting Ornamentation of a Candlestick from the Copenhagen David Collection by Gülsen Baş, Ayşegül Bekmez Yelen

“…The aim of this study is to make some evaluations about the hunting culture and artistic reflections, which turned into a symbol of power in the political and social structure of the period, based on the depictions of hunting, which is thought to belong to the Seljuk era. …”
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Determinants of Indonesian SMEs’ Intentions to Adopt Fintech: an Innovation Diffusion Theory Perspective by Muhsin N. Bailusy, Julien Pollack, Johan Fahri, Dudi Amarullah, Irfandi Buamonabot

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“Beyond the flood: Exploring the psychosocial consequences and resilience challenges in the aftermath of “El Niño” in Tumbes, Peru” by Elaine C. Flores, Daniela C. Fuhr, Victoria Simms, Andres G. Lescano, Nicki Thorogood

“…Methods: Between May-June 2017, we conducted 27 semi-structured interviews and three focus groups in Spanish with 24 adult residents, including local authorities and residents from heavily and minimally El Niño affected areas. …”
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