Review of Seismic Characteristics in Erbil City, the Capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Zina A. Abdul Jaleel, Bahman O. Taha

“…The central objective of this study is to identify the seismic characteristics and required seismic parameters for structural analysis. The methodology concentrated on reviewing the seismology and geology of Erbil city. …”
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The Effect of Optimism, Self-Efficacy, and Women's Leadership Style on Employee Performance in Pasuruan District Government with Assertive Communication as an Intervening Variable by Lilik Faiqotul Himmah, Ida Aju Brahmasari, Ida Aju Brahma Ratih

“…The analysis technique used the Structural Equation Model (SEM) tool, and then the Partial Least Square (PLS) program was used. …”
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Mediating Role of Mindfulness and Self-Regulation in the Relationship between Perceived Stress and Subjective Well-Being Among University Students by Lu Xiong, Rosli Talif, Saeid Motevalli

“…Partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) through SmartPLS software was used to test the proposed relationships. …”
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Clinical nurses’ perceptions of research in Gauteng Province, South Africa: a qualitative study by Rodwell Gundo, Fhumulani Mulaudzi, Robert Lavhelani, Matshidiso Koloti, Pleasure Moasa

“…Conclusions Although nurses recognized the value of research, structural and individual barriers limit their participation. …”
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Development of a replaceable bucket with an additional gripper for OKN-0.5 reclamation canal cleaner by K. A. Abdulmazhidov, B. I. Balabanov, M. V. Karpov

“…Additionally, the bucket's structural strength was evaluated through finite element method calculations.  …”
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LAG-3: from molecular functions to clinical applications by Takumi Maruhashi, Daisuke Sugiura, Il-mi Okazaki, Taku Okazaki

“…LAG-3 is a type I transmembrane protein with structural similarities to CD4. Accumulating evidence indicates that LAG-3 is an inhibitory coreceptor and plays pivotal roles in autoimmunity, tumor immunity, and anti-infection immunity. …”
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Agri-food supply chain capabilities and smallholders’ on-farm economic viability: a moderated mediation analysis of subsidy schemes and dynamic pricing by Baraka Israel, Meshack Siwandeti

“…Data collection involved the use of a cross-sectional questionnaire survey and stratified random sampling of 467 smallholders of staple food products across five regions in Tanzania. Structural equation modelling (SEM) and Hayes PROCESS macro model 8 were used for data analysis. …”
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APPLICATION OF α-GLYCERYLPHOSPHORYLCHOLINE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT SCHEME FOR FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY AFTER CEREBRAL HEMISPHERIC ISCHEMIC STROKE by O.O. Pushko, N.V. Lytvynenko

“…Given that cholinergic insufficiency and structural and functional damage of neurons play an important role in the pathogenesis of post-stroke disorders, the use of medicines for their correction, in particular α-glycerylphosphorylcholine, is justified. …”
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An engineering-geological study of rock soils and the products of their fracture zones (Albazinskoe deposit, north Khabarovsk Krai) by T. G. Ryashchenko, E. A. Maslov, E. V. Bryzhak, S. I. Shtel’makh

“…On the basis of quantitative assessment of the relationship between indicators of rocky soils various properties identified using the cluster analysis program, an “anomalous” conclusion is obtained about the absence of the rock soil density effect on seismic properties, which can be explained by the textural and structural features, as well as by mineral composition and the consequences of metamorphism (cataclastic and blastogenetic features recorded on the microscale in thin sections).Conclusion. …”
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The critical role of trust in adopting AI-powered educational technology for learning: An instrument for measuring student perceptions by Tanya Nazaretsky, Paola Mejia-Domenzain, Vinitra Swamy, Jibril Frej, Tanja Käser

“…With 665 student responses, we employ Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis to provide evidence of the instrument's internal validity and identify four key factors influencing students' trust and readiness to adopt AI-EdTech. We then utilize Structural Equations Modeling to explore the causal relationships among these factors, confirming that students' trust in AI-EdTech positively influences AI-EdTech's perceived usefulness both directly and indirectly through AI-readiness. …”
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Development of Design in Landscape Architecture Education by Ali Can Kuzulugil, Başak Aytatlı

“…In the study, students of all courses were asked to evaluate different planting designs implemented in a single structural project simultaneously, based on the basic five design principles. …”
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Control algorithm for an elastic-viscoplastic model to study processes of shock interaction of bodies by V. L. Lapshin, Е. V. Zenkov

“…In engineering practice, dynamic processes, with the help of which mechanics of interaction of machine components and structural elements are described and studied, are of great importance. …”
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Quality of Care of Adult Patients With Allergic Diseases in Urban, Rural, and Remote Primary Care Sites in the Philippines by Carol Stephanie C. Tan-Lim, Robbi Miguel G. Falcon, Jeremiah F. Feliciano, Michael B. Fong MD, Mark Anthony U. Javelosa, Leonila F. Dans, Iris Thiele C. Isip-Tan, Josephine T. Sanchez, Mia P. Rey, Antonio Miguel L. Dans

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Insights from one American Indian tribe about heart health by Sarah de Loizaga, McCall Miller, Barbie Giambra, LeCario Benashley, Billie Bones, Samantha Buonfiglio, Gwendena Lee Gatewood, Amanda Paxson, Teresa Pestian, Rachel Sarnacki, Rhiannon Walker, Dawnafe Whitesinger, Andrea Beaton, Lisa M. Vaughn

“…The purpose of this study was to gain insight into tribal perspectives of heart health and priorities in the design of a hearthealth program. Methods: We used qualitative semi-structured interviews to examine Tribal experiences and perspectives surrounding heart health and health in general on Tribal lands. …”
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Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Veterinary Professionals and Senior Animal Health Students in Central Gondar Zone, Gondar, Ethiopia: Antimicrobial Use and Re... by Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Melaku Getahun Feleke, Atsede Getaneh, Meron Dereje, Misganew Bafe, Sete Nigussie, Achenef Melaku Beyene

“…A self‐administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect the necessary data, and descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. …”
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How to improve support for people with (complex) multiple-problems through social prescribing in a vulnerable neighborhood; professionals’, experts-by-experience’ and clients’ pers... by C. Bos, S. Vader, N. van Vooren, K. Jerković-Ćosić, B. Keij

“…During the research, 26 semi-structured interviews and observations were applied to gain insight among professionals, experts-by-experience and clients. …”
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Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Middle-aged Females Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital by Barak Waris, Nauman Ismat Butt, Imania Khizar, Ihtisham UI Hasan, Ayman Bashir, Huzaifa Nadeem

“…Demographic information was noted, and then the participants completed a structured questionnaire comprising two domains: the first domain was regarding knowledge of BSE, and the second domain was about the practice of BSE. …”
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Opportunities amid complexities in returning genetic results to black precision medicine research participants: Interview themes in context with open all of us data by Rachele M. Hendricks-Sturrup, Nora Emmott, Maryam Nafie, Stephanie Argetsinger, Lauren Edgar, Tracey Johnson-Glover, Kurt D. Christensen

“… Abstract Objective: We sought to describe perspectives among Black nursing professionals and community leaders regarding the return of genetic test results, and place perspectives into context with aggregated findings in the All of Us Research Program’s Data Browser. Methods: Semi-structured, virtual interviews were held with adults (≥18 years of age) self-identifying as Black. …”
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Kidney transplantation and dialysis in older adults: goals, expectations, satisfaction, and regret – a mixed-methods prospective cohort study by Tessa S. Schoot, Marit G. Zuidema, Edward Bok, Marieke Perry, Joy Lips, Femke Molenaar, Willi van Kuijk, Susan J. J. Logtenberg, Louis J. Reichert, Bram Voorzaat, Rob J. van Marum, Luuk B. Hilbrands, Angèle P. M. Kerckhoffs

“…Qualitative data (semi-structured interviews) and quantitative data (questionnaires) were collected at baseline, and at six and 24 months after KT or dialysis initiation. …”
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SPRINT INDIA: Regional Variations in Primary and Secondary Stroke Outcomes Based on Baseline Characteristics in North and South Indian Sites by Somasundaram Kumaravelu, Shweta Jain Verma, Rimpi Arora, Deepti Arora, KS Arya Devi, Aneesh Dhasan, Padmavathyamma Narayanapillai Sylaja, Dheeraj Khurana, Pamidimukkala Vijaya, Biman Ray, Vivek Nambiar, Sanjith Aaron, Gaurav Mittal, Sundarachary Nagarjunakonda, Aparna Pai, Yerasu Muralidhar Reddy, Sunil Narayan, Nomal Borah, Rupjyoti Das, Girish Kulkarni, Vikram Huded, Thomas Mathew, Madakasira Vasantha Padma Srivastava, Rohit Bhatia, Pawan Ojha, Jayanta Roy, Sherly Abraham, Anand Vaishnav, Arvind Sharma, Shaikh Afshan Jabeen, Abhishek Pathak, Sanjeev Bhoi, Sudhir Sharma, Sulena Sulena, Aralikatte Onkarappa Saroja, Neetu Ramrakhiani, Madhusudhan Byadarahalli Kempegowda, Sankar Gorthi, Mahesh Kate, Tina George, Ivy Sebastian, Meenakshi Sharma, Rupinder Dhaliwal, Rahul Huilgol, Jeyaraj Durai Pandian

“…This subanalysis of Secondary prevention with a structured semi-interactive stroke prevention package in INDIA (SPRINT INDIA) randomized controlled trial compared the demographics, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of stroke patients from North and South India to identify regional differences and inform targeted interventions for stroke prevention. …”
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