First-principles investigation of half-metallic CaTGe2O6 (T = Mn, Fe, Co) clinopyroxenes: Potential for spintronics and optoelectronics applications by Tasmi Akter, Jahirul Islam, Kamal Hossain, Rabeya Akter Rabu

“…This study investigates the structural, mechanical, electronic, optical, and thermal characteristics of CaTGe2O6 (T = Mn, Fe, Co) using density functional theory. These structures' lattice parameters have been optimized using GGA-PBE, GGA-PBESOL, and LDA exchange-correlation functionals, where all these structures are found to be stable in monoclinic symmetry having a little variation with experimental results. …”
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The mental health impact of COVID-19: the need for community interventions and collaboration for recovery by Nadarajah Rajeshkannan, Daya Somasundaram, Balachandran Kumarendran, Thirunavukarasu Kumanan, Ivan Dinesh Aloysius, Nalayini Sugirthan, Sivanantham Sasikumar, Nalayini Jegathesan

“…At the community level, there were signs of collective (mass) hysteria from panic buying to conspiracy theories, public shaming, fake news, and disinformation spreading on social media and mass protests. …”
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AI in academia: How do social influence, self-efficacy, and integrity influence researchers' use of AI models? by Benicio Gonzalo Acosta-Enriquez, Marco Arbulu Ballesteros, César Robin Vilcapoma Pérez, Olger Huamaní Jordan, Joseph Anibal Martin Vergara, Rafael Martel Acosta, Carmen Graciela Arbulu Perez Vargas, Julie Catherine Arbulú Castillo

“…The analytical methodology employed structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis, grounded in an expanded version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 model. …”
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Genetic and neurochemical profiles underlying cortical morphometric vulnerability to Parkinson’s disease by Su Yan, Jun Lu, Bingfang Duan, Hongquan Zhu, Tian Tian, Yuanyuan Qin, Yuanhao Li, Wenzhen Zhu

“…Conclusions: Collectively, the present study offered interpretation of cortical morphological alterations and the cortical pathogenic theory in PD from genetic and neurochemical perspectives, which inspire further research on new pharmacotherapeutic approaches.…”
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Extreme Heating of Minor Ions in Imbalanced Solar-wind Turbulence by Michael F. Zhang, Matthew W. Kunz, Jonathan Squire, Kristopher G. Klein

“…If seen simultaneously in the fast solar wind, these signatures of the helicity barrier would testify to the necessity of incorporating turbulence imbalance in a complete theory for the evolution of the solar wind.…”
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An agency mapping of marginalized communities and aid providers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Melati Nungsari, Nicole Fong, Chuah Hui Yin, Veena Pillai

“…Methods: This study utilizes Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory to comprehensively map the agency landscape of aid providers and marginalized populations during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. …”
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Damage evolution and toughening mechanism in brick-and-mortar structure: Essential role of interface thickness ratio by Tian Qiu, Chengyu Guan, Lihong Liang

“…To elucidate the effect of interface thickness on elastic modulus, theoretical models based on tension-shear chain (TSC), shear-lag (SL), and strain gradient theory based on shear-lag (SGSL) models were applied and validated with experimental data. …”
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Event segmentation in ADHD: neglect of social information and deviant theta activity point to a mechanism underlying ADHD by Christian Beste, Veit Roessner, Astrid Prochnow, Xianzhen Zhou, Foroogh Ghorbani, Bernhard Hommel

“…The results call for a novel conceptual view of ADHD, based on event segmentation theory.…”
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The impact of green technology innovation, pro-environmental behavior and eco-design on green new product success: examine the moderating role of green corporate image by Shahid Mahmood, Asifa Iqbal, El-Sayed M El-kenawy, Marwa M Eid, Amel Ali Alhussan, Doaa Sami Khafaga

“…The current study has significantly implications for management, theory, and practice, as it contributes to the existing literature with empirical research on green technology innovation, pro-environmental behavior, and organizational success in developing new products.…”
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Continuous and Discrete Similarity Coefficient for Identifying Essential Proteins Using Gene Expression Data by Jiancheng Zhong, Zuohang Qu, Ying Zhong, Chao Tang, Yi Pan

“…We then proposed the Pearson Jaccard coefficient (PJC) that consisted of continuous and discrete similarities in the gene expression data. Using the graph theory as the basis, we fused the newly proposed similarity coefficient with the existing network topology prediction algorithm at each protein node to recognize essential proteins. …”
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Risk Assessment of Non-Point Source Pollution Based on the Minimum Cumulative Resistance Model: A Case Study of Shenyang, China by Yongxin Wang, Jianmin Qiao, Yuanman Hu, Qian Zhang, Xiulin Han, Chunlin Li

“…Therefore, based on the theory of “source–sink” in landscape ecology, combined with the minimum cumulative resistance (MCR) model, this study considered the influence of geographic-environment factors in Shenyang’s built-up area on pollutants in the process of entering the water body under the action of surface runoff, and evaluated its risk. …”
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Factors influencing emotional driving: examining the impact of arousal on the interplay between age, personality, and driving behaviors by Zhegong Shangguan, Xiao Han, Younesse El Mrhasli, Nengchao Lyu, Adriana Tapus

“…IntroductionDrivers' emotions have been widely investigated in transportation due to their significant effects on driving behaviors and traffic accidents. Appraisal theory posits that emotional reactions are influenced by individuals' attitudes toward current circumstances and events, thereby shaping their driving attitudes and styles. …”
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Predefined-Time <italic>H</italic> _&#x221E; Cooperative Control for Multi-Robot Systems Based on Adjustable Prescribed Performance Control and Adaptive Command Filter by Haitao Liu, Weichen Li, Xin Huang, Xuehong Tian, Qingqun Mai

“…Third, the predefined-time <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$H_{\infty } $ </tex-math></inline-formula> control theory is developed to guarantee that the nonlinear system has global predefined-time stabilization and that the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$L_{2}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> gain is less than <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\gamma $ </tex-math></inline-formula>. …”
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Stratifications and foliations in phase portraits of gene network models by V. P. Golubyatnikov, A. A. Akinshin, N. B. Ayupova, L. S. Minushkina

“…Description of the phase portraits of these systems at the level of their stratifications, and that of ensembles of trajectories allows one to construct more realistic gene network models on the basis of methods of statistical physics and the theory of stochastic differential equations.…”
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Most High-density Exoplanets Are Unlikely to Be Remnant Giant Planet's Cores by Zifan Lin, Saverio Cambioni, Sara Seager

“…Some exoplanets have much higher densities than expected from stellar abundances of planet-forming elements. There are two theories—metal-rich formation hypothesis and naked core hypothesis—that explain how formation and evolution can alter the compositions and structures of rocky planets to diverge from their primordial building blocks. …”
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Electronic and photophysical properties of copper (II) Complexes: Insights into solvatochromic Effects, Photoreduction, and fluorescence behavior by Haja Tar, Lama M. Alhomaidan, Lotfi Beji, Abrar S. Alnafisah, Noura Kouki, Sabri Messaoudi, Fahad M. Alminderej, Azizah A. Algreiby, Lotfi M. Aroua

“…Molar extinction coefficients underscore the complexes’ high absorption efficiency across different solvents. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations provide a theoretical framework, elucidating electronic transitions observed experimentally. …”
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Spatiotemporal Evolution of the Water System’s Structure and Its Relationship with Urban System Based on Fractal Dimension: A Case Study of the Huaihe River Basin, China by Hailong Yu, Bin Yu, Xiangmin Zhang, Yong Fan, Sai Wen, Shanshan Jiao

“…The Huaihe River Basin (HRB) was selected as the case area, based on the theory of fractal dimensions, grid dimension and multifractal spectrum methods were used to depict the structural evolutionary characteristics of water systems and urban systems from different dimensions. …”
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Neural mechanisms of fairness decision-making: An EEG comparative study on opportunity equity and outcome equity by Qi Li, Ya Zheng, Jing Xiao, Kesong Hu, Zhong Yang

“…These results not only validate and expand the theory of inequality aversion but also empirically support the targeted resolution of social inequalities in various contexts.…”
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Playful brains: a possible neurobiological pathway to cognitive health in aging by Yulia Golland, Yulia Golland, Boaz M. Ben-David, Boaz M. Ben-David, Boaz M. Ben-David, Mara Mather, Mara Mather, Mara Mather, Shoshi Keisari, Shoshi Keisari, Shoshi Keisari

“…Emerging evidence suggests that social playfulness is a promising approach for supporting cognitive functions in aging in a joyful and engaging way. In this theory and hypothesis manuscript, we propose a neurobiological pathway mediating the effects of social playfulness on cognition. …”
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Designing a Parent Training Model to Prevent Cyber Space Risks in Students by Seyed Majid Karimi, Seyed Mohammadbagher Jafari, Gholamreza Sharifi Rad, Ali Akbar Khoshgoftar Moghadam

“…Through the application of grounded theory methodology, the data acquired from interviews with eleven experts and professionals within the domains of family dynamics and education were systematically coded and examined through three distinct phases: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. …”
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