A shortened 10-item Spine Functional Index: clinimetric properties indicate a reliable, responsive and practical measure by Hamid Reza Mokhtarinia, Antonio Cuesta-Vargas, Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho, Markus Melloh, Agnieszka Bejer

“…Reliability was excellent (ICC2.1 = 0.97), responsiveness substantial (ES = 1.54; SRM = 1.64; AUC = 0.89), and measurement error robust (SEM = 3.84; MDC90 = 8.98%, MDIC = 10.4%), with construct validity confirmed (p < 0.001). …”
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Digital resource engagement, health challenges, and mathematical achievement in school children: An in-depth analysis of PISA data 2022 by Dirgha Raj Joshi, Jeevan Khanal

“…Furthermore, our study underscores the adverse effects of health challenges, such as anxiety and sleep difficulties, on school students' engagement and performance in mathematics. …”
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A novel potential of magnetic biochar layered double-hydroxide hybrid to enhance enzyme performance by Zahra Tahsiri, Sara Hedayati, Mehrdad Niakousari

“…Nonetheless, its small particle size poses difficulties in separation after the adsorption process. …”
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Polysaccharide Hydrogels with Waste Wool Fibre as Matrix for Potential Use as CRF Fertiliser by Ewa Szczepanik, Edyta Molik, Kinga Pielichowska

“…At a time of climate change, farmers face difficulties in providing food for a growing population. …”
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Utilization of waste lignin to prepare controlled-slow release urea by Jamshid Behin, Nader Sadeghi

“…Petrographic photography and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses demonstrated a uniform and homogeneous covering of the urea surface. …”
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Adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in Iraqi higher education an unstable environment by Al-Rikabi Ahmed Ghazi Hameed, Putra Bin Sumari

“…It acknowledges the distinct difficulties encountered by institutions in Iraq due to the region's instability. …”
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The impact of religious education in mitigating the effects of family environment on students' mental health by Sadam Fajar Shodiq, Anisa Dwi Makrufi, Asep Dahliyana, Nadira Putri Valencia, Fadhila Aisyah Nurunisa, Limason Goselfa

“…The mental health of students is a significant issue, particularly in the face of the difficulties posed by a complicated familial setting. …”
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Hybrid Deep Neural Network with Domain Knowledge for Text Sentiment Analysis by Jawad Khan, Niaz Ahmad, Youngmoon Lee, Shah Khalid, Dildar Hussain

“…Our model is evaluated on four widely used real-world benchmark text sentiment analysis datasets: MR, CR, IMDB, and SemEval 2013. The proposed hybrid model achieved impressive results on these datasets. …”
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Transforming EFL students' engagement: How AI-enhanced environments bridge emotional health challenges like depression and anxiety by Huili Yang, Yanping Rui

“…These emotional fluctuations directly affect student engagement, leading to difficulties in participation, motivation, and focus. …”
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Examining the Mediating Effect of Destination Image Between Sensory Impression and Behavioral Intention: Empirical Evidence From China World Natural Heritage Sites by Qiwen Zheng, Suraiyati Rahman

“…Furthermore, World Natural Heritage Sites (WNHSs) encounter difficulties and a lack of clarity regarding the destination image of Mount Sanqingshan National Park (MSNP). …”
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Correction to: Utilization of waste lignin to prepare controlled-slow release urea by Maryam Hosseini, Nader Sadeghi, Jamshid Behin

“…Petrographic photography and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses demonstrated a uniform and homogeneous cov- ering of the urea surface. …”
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Cranio-orbital approach for the paraclinoidal and anterior communicating aneurysms Acesso crânio-orbital para aneurismas paraclinóideos e da comunicante anterior by Jorge Marcondes de Souza, Flávio F. Rodrigues, Marcelo R. da Silva, Ricardo Maron, Leonardo Martins, Antonio A. do Souto, Luciara S. Lima

“…Aneurysms arising at the proximal intracranial carotid artery (between cavernous sinus and posterior communicating artery) and at the anterior communicating complex may present with technical difficulties regarding appropriate access without excessive brain retraction. …”
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Earthquake effects on youth: understanding psychological challenges and support needs by Mehmet Şam, Göcan Sever, Habibe Yildiz Yüksel, Ramin Aliyev

“…School psychological counselors stated that they observed difficulties such as loss, and mourning, and absence from school in students due to the earthquake during their meetings with them. …”
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Assessment of physical education teachers’ use of distance teaching behavior under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic by Hsiu-Chin Huang, Ya-Tzu Kung, Ruey-Rong Huang, Wui-Chiu Mui, Yu-Chien Su

“…Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the relationships among variables. …”
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Assessing Environmental Policy Impact on Green Innovation Adoption in Pakistan: Role of Financial Incentives and Disincentives as Mediators by Aqib Javed, Gao Liang, Faheem Muneer

“…To investigate these dynamics, a structured questionnaire was administered to 799 individuals, and data was analyzed using Smart-PLS, SEM, or partial least squares structural equation modeling and SPSS. …”
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Relationship of maternal childhood maltreatment and children’s emotional-behavioral problems: parental reflection functioning and social support’s role by Zobeydeh Dehghan Manshadi, Mehdi Reza Sarafraz

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to assess the conceptual model. The results revealed that childhood maltreatment had no direct association with children’s emotional and behavioral problems. …”
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Utilizing Lipid Bond Technology With Molecular Lipid Complex to Provide Lipid Treatment for Damaged Hair by Nam Hai Lai, Thi Hong Ngoc Dang, Thu Thuy Nguyen, Duong Thuc Quyen Phan

“…It is nonsticky and does not clog hair follicles. SEM images show morphological improvement in the integrity of the epidermis and regeneration of lipid layers immediately, with lasting repair even after discontinuation of use. …”
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Challenges of Blockchain Implementation in Construction by Ahsan Waqar, Lubna A. Alharbi, Faiz Abdullah Alotaibi, Khaled A. Alrasheed, Abdul Mateen Khan, Hamad Almujibah

“…The purpose of this study is to check the difficulties attached with the implementation of blockchain technology in extensive building undertakings. …”
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The impact of smartphone addiction and negative emotions on parent–child relationships among elementary school students by Ze Geng, Ran Liu

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) analyzed relationships among variables.Results1. …”
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Comparative study of the neuropsychological and neuroimaging evaluations in children with dyslexia Estudo comparativo das avaliações neuropsicológicas e de neuroimagem em crianças... by Rodrigo Genaro Arduini, Simone Aparecida Capellini, Sylvia Maria Ciasca

“…We studied 34 medical files of patients of the Ambulatory of Neuro-difficulties in Learning, FCM/UNICAMP. All of them had been sent to the ambulatory with primary or secondary complaints of difficulties at school and were submitted to neuropsychological evaluation and imaging exam (SPECT). …”
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