Characterizing genetic pathways unique to autism spectrum disorder at multiple levels of biological analysis by Lukas S. Schaffer, Sophie Breunig, Jeremy M. Lawrence, Isabelle F. Foote, Andrew D. Grotzinger

“…Methods We applied Genomic Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to GWAS summary statistics for ASD and childhood-diagnosed ADHD, decomposing the genetic variance for ASD into that which is unique to ASD (uASD) and that which is shared with ADHD. …”
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Global Trends and Empirical Metrics in the Evaluation of Code Smells and Technical Debt: A Bibliometric Study by Ronald Henry Diaz Arrieta, Byron Leoncio Diaz Monroy, Luis Javier Castillo Heredia, Alexandra Gabriela Valenzuela Cobos

“…Among the critical factors that affect these attributes are code smells, indicators of structural deficiencies in the source code, which, although they do not directly affect functionality, significantly increase technical debt and maintenance costs. …”
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Study on the mechanism of family resilience on loneliness in older adults with stroke by Hui Ju, Hui Ju, Yanli Dong, Ju Liu, Jing Mu, Lei Ge, Jie Chen

“…Using one-way analysis of variance and multiple linear regression equation to analyze the influencing factors of loneliness in older adults with stroke; Construct a structural equation model to explore the pathways of social support, family function and psychological capital in the relationship between family resilience and loneliness.ResultsThe average loneliness score among older adults with stroke was (35.07 ± 15.24). …”
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Marginal adaptation and porosity of calcium silicate-based cements in furcation perforations: a micro-CT comparative study by María Rojo-Carpintero, Ana Martín-Díaz, Juan Miraglia Cantarini, Natalia Navarrete, Alejandro R. Pérez, Giulia Malvicini, José Aranguren, David Rubio-Flores

“…Biodentine, by contrast, showed the poorest performance in terms of structural integrity and sealing capacity. Within the limitations of this study, these findings support the use of ProRoot MTA or NeoPutty for furcation perforation repair, while suggesting more cautious use of Biodentine in such applications.…”
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Parameter Sensitivity Analysis and Irrigation Regime Optimization for Jujube Trees in Arid Regions Using the WOFOST Model by Shihao Sun, Yingjie Ma, Pengrui Ai, Ming Hong, Zhenghu Ma

“…Path analysis using segmented structural equations also showed that water stress factor (SWF) and potassium nutrition index (K_status) indirectly controlled yield by significantly affecting photosynthesis (path coefficients: 0.72 and 0.75, respectively). …”
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The Impact of Students' Motivational Drive and Attitude toward Online Learning on Their Academic Engagement during the Emergency Situation by Audi Yundayani, Yatha Yuni, Fiki Alghadari

“…Two hundred-eight undergraduate students from a private higher education institution comprised the research's respondents. The structural equation modeling and Hayes' bootstrapping technique were employed to analyze the data further, which was collected through an internet-based poll. …”
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Dynamic land use efficiency and human-land relationship in traditional industrial cities by Xianglong Kong, Xianglong Kong, Yutong Wu, Peng Cui, Yiwen Sun, Guangpu Wei

“…The spatial structural relationships among districts and counties are analysed using the Getis-Ord Gi* statistical model, while the co ordination mechanisms of human-land interactions are explored through the Kaya identity and the Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index (LMDI).ResultsThe results demonstrate that 40.9% of counties suffer from low land utilization efficiency. 57.6% of cities experience simultaneous population decline and expansion of urban-rural construction land. …”
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PESTICIDES - A PROBLEM IN ROMANIA'S AGRICULTURE? by Agatha POPESCU, Cristiana TINDECHE, Alina MĂRCUȚĂ, Liviu MĂRCUȚĂ, Adelaida HONȚUȘ

“…The paper analyzed the use of pesticides in Romania in the period 2007-2020, based on the official statistical data by type of pesticide, at the national and territorial level, and using fixed and structural indices, concentration indices and time and spatial comparisons. …”
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Reduced microstructural white matter integrity is associated with the severity of physical symptoms in functional neurological disorder by Nicolas Gninenko, Eliane Müller, Selma Aybek

“…However, the dichotomy between functional and structural changes has been challenged by research suggesting that not only functional but also anatomical alterations in the gray and white matter may underlie a subset of symptoms. …”
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The mediating role of perceived overqualification in the relationship between emotional labor and mindfulness among nurses in China by Yangyang Han, Yangyang Han, Aihua Su, Yi Xuli, Yueming Lv, Fujie Jing

“…The SPSS version 27.0 statistical analysis software was employed for the basic organization and analysis of the survey data. A structural equation model was used to assess the mediating role of perceived overqualification between mindfulness and the emotional labor of clinical nurses.ResultsThe study indicated that the level of mindfulness and emotional labor among clinical nurses was moderate to high, whereas perceived overqualification was moderate. …”
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Temporal shifts in dengue epidemic in Guangdong Province before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a Bayesian model study from 2012 to 2022. by Jiaqing Xu, Xiaohua Tan, Yi Quan, Dexin Gong, Hui Deng, Jianguo Zhao, Xing Huang, Yingtao Zhang, Zhoupeng Ren, Zuhua Rong, Weilin Zeng, Xing Li, Wenyuan Zheng, Shu Xiao, Jianpeng Xiao, Meng Zhang

“…Based on the counterfactual framework, we constructed the Bayesian structural time series (BSTS) model to capture the epidemic trends of dengue.…”
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HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY DURING GLOBAL CRISIS: ECONOMIC IMPACTS AND STRATEGIC APPROACHES TO DEVELOPMENT by Tetiana Zubekhina, Liudmyla Matviichuk, Viktor Korsak, Borys Smal

“…The study explores the influence of geographical location, ethnic mentality, and historical interactions of Ukrainians with neighbouring peoples on the formation of hospitality traditions. The structural elements of the hospitality industry are outlined, including the hotel, restaurant, and tourism businesses, transport companies, and other socio-cultural entities. …”
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DETACHMENT LEVELS OF COLOMBIAN CARIBBEAN MUD VOLCANOES by Eduardo López- Ramos, Daniel Andrés Rincón Martínez, Nestor Raúl Moreno Gómez

“…These may which provide information about the oil systems and the characterization of new migration paths. New data acquired during field geology studies, along with the evaluation of acquired aerial images by dron, allowed to observe variations in terms of morphology and neotectonic process, being distinctive between mud volcanoes formed in different structural domains. …”
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Atherosclerosis: from lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory therapies to targeting arterial retention of ApoB-containing lipoproteins by Gala Araujo, Leidy Marian Valencia, Agata Martin-Ozimek, Yosdel Soto, Yosdel Soto, Spencer D. Proctor

“…The aim of this review is twofold: 1) To provide a summary of mAbs and other therapies used for atherosclerosis treatment, focusing on anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering therapies, and 2) To review data on the structural characteristics, theory, and therapeutic effect of the chP3R99 mAb.…”
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YouTube University: Redefining Teaching and Research in Academia by Bushra Said Issa AL Jamii, Amna A’Bdallah Khamis Al Subhi, Mohammed Muneerali Thottoli

“…Partial least squares structural equation modeling (SEM-PLS) software has been used to analyze the data. …”
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“Old” and “New” Trust in Higher Education by P. A. Ambarova, G. E. Zborovsky, N. V. Shabrova

“…The need to preserve trust as a fundamental basis and source of development of Russian higher education requires the study of its structural characteristics and understanding of the resource potential of trust by representatives of educational communities.The aim of the research was the sociological substantiation of actualisation in higher education of the old resource properties of trust and the emergence of new ones associated with the prospects of transition to a non-linear model of higher education.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Beyond chronological age: exploring how different future time perspective influences the health tourism intention by Caisheng Liao, Huiqing Xiao, Zhao Li, Yuki Todo

“…The study employed the structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the proposed hypotheses. …”
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Relationship between teachers’ cognitive activation practices, teacher characteristics and student achievement in science subdomains: a study of TIMSS 2019 in Sweden by Zahra Hasani Yourdshahi, Kajsa Yang Hansen, Linda Borger

“…Methods Using the Swedish TIMSS 2019 data, multilevel structural equation modelling analyses were employed. …”
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Students’ academic resilience and well-being in Ghana: the mediating effects of grit and motivation by Paul Obeng, Medina Srem-Sai, Francis Arthur, Iddrisu Salifu, Mustapha Amoadu, Edmond Kwesi Agormedah, John Elvis Hagan, Thomas Schack

“…Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysed relationships and mediation effects, with bootstrapping (10,000 samples) employed for hypothesis testing. …”
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Assessment of Youth Water Polo Players’ Swimming Sprint Potential: A New Approach to Building an International Model by Andrea Perazzetti, Antonio Tessitore, Mehmet Zeki Özkol, Nebojša Novoselac, Milivoj Dopsaj

“…Factor analysis indicated that swimming with and without the ball are structurally distinct technical skills, highlighting the specificity of these water polo players’ abilities. …”
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