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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The relationship between psychological well-being and loneliness levels of students participating in leisure-time physical activity by Anıl Siyahtaş, Cemal Güler, Bülent Duran

“…Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to test the pre-constructed structures of the scales. For the analysis of normally distributed data, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation analysis were applied. …”
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European Security Dilemmas: A Comparison of Germany and France's Approaches to the Relationship of the EU and NATO Roles in Europe after 2022 by P. P. Timofeev, M. V. Khorolskaya

“…Germany prioritizes proven NATO structures, bilateral initiatives, as well as transatlantic defense procurements. …”
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From the guest editors by Gerardo Chowell, Zhilan Feng, Baojun Song

“…Professor of Mathematical Biology, and a Distinguished Sustainability Scientist at Arizona State University. His research program is at the interface of the mathematical and natural and social sciences with emphasis on (i) the role of dynamic social landscapes on disease dispersal; (ii) the role of environmental and social structures on the dynamics of addiction and disease evolution, and (iii) Dynamics of complex systems at the interphase of ecology, epidemiology and the social sciences. …”
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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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Cross-Mediterranean Insights: Governance in Action for Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management Solutions in Tunisia’s Tourism by Nour El Houda Chaher, Abdallah Nassour, Michael Nelles

“…A comprehensive SWOT analysis identifies Tunisia’s intrinsic strengths, including its rich cultural heritage and significant eco-tourism potential, while simultaneously exposing shortcomings such as fragmented governance structures and insufficient infrastructure. It is posited that the creation of a centralized coordination body, coupled with the enhancement of public–private partnerships, could catalyze innovation in sustainable tourism practices, leading to increased investment opportunities and the successful implementation of circular economy principles. …”
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Social Environmental Support in Encouraging Entrepreneurial Behavior of Millennial Farmers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia: An Effort to Realize Sustainable Agricult... by Raden Rara Aulia Qonita, Masyhuri Masyhuri, Jamhari Jamhari, Hani Perwitasari

“…The analysis employed Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal that the role of parents does not significantly influence millennial farmers’ entrepreneurial behavior. …”
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The 3rd Canadian Symposium on Hepatitis C Virus: Expanding Care in the Interferon-Free Era by Sonya A MacParland, Marc Bilodeau, Jason Grebely, Julie Bruneau, Curtis Cooper, Marina Klein, Selena M Sagan, Norma Choucha, Louise Balfour, Frank Bialystok, Mel Krajden, Jennifer Raven, Eve Roberts, Rodney Russell, Michael Houghton, D Lorne Tyrrell, Jordan J Feld

“…However, treatment uptake is poor due to structural, financial, geographical, cultural and social barriers. …”
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Morphological and Anatomical Characterization of Stems in <i>Lilium</i> Taxa by Peng Zhou, Kuangkuang Liao, Xiunian Feng, Rui Liang, Nianjun Teng, Fang Du

“…These findings establish a comprehensive pheno-anatomical framework for <i>Lilium</i>, which can guide future breeding programs and ecological studies.…”
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Influence of consumer socio-psychological food environment on food choice and its implications for nutrition: evidence from Tanzania by Eward Mushi, Roselyne Alphonce, Betty Waized, Mikidadi Muhanga, Niloofar Khalili, Constance Rybak

“…Data was analyzed using structural equation modeling.ResultsThe results indicate that consumers' knowledge, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control significantly explain 93% of the variance in the intention to choose healthy foods. …”
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The influence of public health organization on response to the COVID-19 pandemic in four Canadian provinces: A comparative qualitative analysis by Susan Usher, Sara Allin, Lara Gautier, Katherine Fierlbeck, Veena Sriram, Aidan Bodner, Camille Trapé, Leah Shipton, Alessia Montecalvo, Peter Berman

“…All public health systems relied on healthcare resources for testing programs despite differences in the integration of public health under healthcare governance structures; centralization of healthcare governance was a facilitator. …”
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The psychological resources of success: satisfaction with academic majors, psychological capital, and achievement motivation among future tourism and hospitality leaders by Abdulaziz Mohammed Alismail, Mazen Omar Almulla, Abdullah Saleh Mohammed Albohnayh, Ahmed Hassan Abdou

“…Additionally, the research investigates the mediating role of psychological capital (PsyCap) - a positive psychological construct encompassing hope, optimism, resilience, and self-efficacy - within this relationship.MethodsA quantitative approach was employed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Data were collected from 522 junior and senior undergraduate students enrolled in tourism and hospitality programs across Saudi Arabia. …”
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Evaluation of Apoptosis-Inducing Coumarins Isolated from <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Roots: The Potential for Leukemia Treatment via the Mitochondria-Mediated Pathway by Kyung-Yun Kang, Sonny C. Ramos, Sung-Ju Lee, Sang-Jip Nam, Jong-Jin Kim

“…Compounds were isolated using solvent extraction and reverse-phase column chromatography, and their structures were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. …”
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ALMA-JELLY. I. High Resolution CO(2–1) Observations of Ongoing Ram Pressure Stripping in NGC 4858 Reveal Asymmetrical Gas Tail Formation and Fallback by Harrison J. Souchereau, Jeffrey D. P. Kenney, Pavel Jáchym, Ming Sun, William J. Cramer, Masafumi Yagi, Alessandro Boselli, Elias Brinks, Francoise Combes, Luca Cortese, Boris Deshev, Matteo Fossati, Romana Grossová, Rongxin Luo, Jan Palouš, Tom C. Scott

“…We present new CO(2–1) observations (resolution ∼1″ = 460 pc) of the Coma cluster jellyfish galaxy NGC 4858 obtained from the ALMA-JELLY large program. Analyzing this data alongside complimentary Subaru H α and Hubble Space Telescope (F600LP / F350LP) observations, we find numerous structural and kinematic features indicative of the effects from strong, inclined ram pressure, including an asymmetric inner gas tail. …”
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