Generative AI and sustainable policy implementation: Expanding UTAUT2 to examine sustainable policy alignment and ambiguity impact on street-level bureaucrats’ discretion by Mohammed Salah, Alhamzah Alnoor, Fadi Abdelfattah, Khalid Dahleez, Saleh Al Sinawi, Jabbar Salman Hussein, Ahmed Kadim Bareas, Maria Mohd Ismail, Hussam Al Halbusi

“…By extending the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) to include sustainable policy alignment and policy ambiguity as moderating factors, the research explores how these policy elements influence the relationship between GenAI adoption and SLBs’ discretionary actions. Data was collected from 489 SLBs and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). …”
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Teacher perspectives on the socio-ecological barriers and enablers to food and nutrition education in primary schools: a scoping review by Emma K Esdaile, Lee Wharton, Helen Vidgen, Danielle Gallegos

“…These were (i) perceived food and nutrition responsibilities of teachers, (ii) teacher beliefs and self-efficacy, (iii) opportunities to build teacher nutrition knowledge and self-efficacy, (iv) interpersonal contributors and (v) broader environmental, structural and policy contributors. Conclusions: Multiple strategies are needed to build the capacity of teachers to undertake FNE within primary school settings. …”
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Identification of Recombinant Aichivirus D in Cattle, Italy by Francesco Pellegrini, Gianvito Lanave, Francesca Caringella, Georgia Diakoudi, Anna Salvaggiulo, Alessandra Cavalli, Alessandro Papaleo, Barbara Di Martino, Michele Camero, Krisztián Bányai, Jelle Matthijnssens, Vito Martella

“…Interestingly these three Aichivirus D strains showed a recombinant makeup, clustering with D1 genotype in the capsid region and with D2 genotype in the non-structural genes. These findings suggest that Aichivirus D KoVs are common components of livestock virome. …”
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Substrate stiffness-dependent metabolic reprogramming of iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes on physiological PDMS polymers by Leena Patel, Bryan P. Marzullo, Jonathan Barlow, Himani Rana, Amar J. Azad, Patricia Thomas, Daniel A. Tennant, Katja Gehmlich

“…Many cardiac pathologies are characterised by increased stiffness of the myocardium, due to excess deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and structural remodelling, impacting the behaviour of cardiomyocytes (CMs). …”
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Specific Premature Ventricular Complex Characteristics in Women: Insights from a Patient Cohort by Ștefan Ailoaei, Laurențiu Șorodoc, Carina Ureche, Nicolae Sîtari, Alexandr Ceasovschih, Mihaela Grecu, Radu Andy Sascău, Cristian Stătescu

“…Patients with LGE were older and had worse clinical outcomes, including higher ICD implantation and hospitalization rates. Despite these structural differences, treatment efficacy was similar across groups. …”
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The Energy Footprint in the EU: How CO₂ Emission Reductions Drive Sustainable Development by Dariusz Sala, Oksana Liashenko, Michał Pyzalski, Kostiantyn Pavlov, Olena Pavlova, Karol Durczak, Roman Chornyi

“…Economic crises, such as the 2008 financial collapse and the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to temporary declines in emissions; however, lasting achievements in sustainability require structural transformations rather than short-term disruptions. …”
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Integrating advanced synthesis techniques and AI-driven approaches with nanofiber technology: A state-of-the-art approach to wound care management by Nisha Shankhwar, Awadhesh Kumar Verma, Ashab Noumani, Tanya Singh, Kalakuntla Sriharshitha Rao, Vivekanand, Neeta Raj Sharma, Satyendra Singh

“…This review emphasizes the ground-breaking potential of nanofiber technology, a novel approach that imitates the extracellular matrix (ECM) to promote targeted therapeutic administration and support cellular regeneration. Because of their structural compatibility with skin tissue, nanofiber dressings enhance natural healing, maintain optimal moisture levels, and significantly reduce the risk of infection. …”
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Factors associated with cultural sensitivity and global nursing education among nurse educators: A cross-sectional study by Akiko Kondo, Congcong Wang, Kazuko Naruse, Kosuke Niitsu, Dingyi Long

“…Hierarchical logistic regression and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were used in the analyses. …”
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Unlocking academic achievement of nursing master’s students: ethical leadership, teacher-student relationship and growth mindset – a cross-sectional survey study by Duo Zhang, Haoyang Zheng, Ya Zhao, Xiaoxiao Wang, Qi Xiao, Ruiyi Zhao, Lan Wang, Kaili Hu, Zelin Chen, Yanrong Zhou

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 262 participants who completed online questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis, structural equation model testing, and deviation correction quantile bootstrap method. …”
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Ultrathin Zinc cobalt oxide nanowalls for supercapacitive energy storage applications by Bashar Aljawrneh, Borhan Aldeen Albiss, Amani Al-Othman, Muhammad Tawalbeh, Abdelelah Alshanableh, Saja Alrousan, Rawan Hayajneh

“…This work aims at synthesizing a lower cost, supercapacitor based on ultrathin zinc-cobalt (ZC) oxide nanowalls supported on a copper tape (Cu) via a hydrothermal method. The structural and electrochemical characteristics were evaluated for energy storage applications. …”
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Multimodal Feature-Driven Deep Learning for the Prediction of Duck Body Dimensions and Weight by Wenbo Xiao, Qiannan Han, Gang Shu, Guiping Liang, Hongyan Zhang, Song Wang, Zhihao Xu, Weican Wan, Chuang Li, Guitao Jiang, Yi Xiao

“…This study introduces an innovative deep learning-based model leveraging multimodal data—2D RGB images from different views, depth images, and 3D point clouds—for the non-invasive estimation of duck body dimensions and weight. …”
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Investigating hydrocarbon potential utilizing isopach maps in the paleo-environment of the external Fars region, Zagros fold-thrust belt by Mina Farzaneh, Zahra Maleki, Mehran Arian, Mohammad Ali Ganjavian, Pooria Kianoush

“…This differential stress has been fundamental in forming fractures, folds, and structural traps, critical for hydrocarbon migration and accumulation. …”
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Biomechanical effects of loading methods on the patellofemoral joint during stair climbing: based on statistical parametric mapping analysis by Hongwen Zhang, Xingchen Zhang, Jing Ma, Na Sun, Litai Zhang, Yuan Gao

“…IntroductionStair negotiation with external loads imposes substantial demands on the structural and functional integrity of the patellofemoral joint. …”
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Mapping Urban Villages in Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Core Cities Through a Dual-Stage Fusion of Individual Building Footprints and Glimmer Imagery by Jianqiang Hu, Yuheng Fu, Chaoqun Zhang, Manchun Li, Bingbo Gao, Qiancheng Lv, Jing Yang, Ziyue Chen

“…Subsequently, spatial structural and socioeconomic features are incorporated into a random forest classification model for the accurate UV identification. …”
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Development of a Noninfectious Japanese Encephalitis Virus Replicon for Antiviral Drug Screening and Gene Function Studies by Yang Yang, Jiayang Zheng, Yafang Lin, Yan Zhang, Qianming Zhao, Hailong Zhang, Junjie Zhang, Zongjie Li, Ke Liu, Beibei Li, Donghua Shao, Yafeng Qiu, Zhiyong Ma, Jianchao Wei

“…In this study, a viral-cDNA-based replicon of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), which is the causative agent of Japanese encephalitis, was constructed by replacing the viral structural proteins with a green fluorescent protein (JEV-GFP replicon). …”
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Bacillary layer detachment in acute Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease: an early predictor of long-term complications in a Brazilian cohort by Ruy Felippe Brito Gonçalves Missaka, Mauro Goldbaum, Cleide Guimarães Machado, Emmett T. Cunningham, Fernanda Maria Silveira Souto, Marcelo Mendes Lavezzo, Priscilla Figueiredo Campos da Nóbrega, Camillo Carneiro Gusmão, Viviane Mayumi Sakata, Maria Kiyoko Oyamada, Carlos Eduardo Hirata, Joyce Hisae Yamamoto

“…Abstract Background Long-term complications occur in some patients with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKHD).This study aimed to evaluate the presence of bacillary layer detachment (BALAD) at presentation as an early predictor of long-term structural and functional outcomes in a Brazilian cohort of patients with VKHD. …”
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A novel mechanism of sperm midpiece epididymal maturation and the role of CCDC112 in sperm midpiece formation and establishing an optimal flagella waveform by Maddison L. Graffeo, Joseph Nguyen, Farin Yazdan Parast, Jessica E. M. Dunleavy, Denis Korneev, Hongyi Yang, Hidenobu Okuda, Anne E. O’Connor, Donald F. Conrad, Reza Nosrati, Brendan J. Houston, Moira K. O’Bryan

“…Abstract Background The mitochondrial sheath is a defining feature of mammalian sperm with proposed functions in structural support and energy production for flagella movement. …”
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Perceived barriers to implementation of biosecurity best management practices for control of Salmonella Dublin on dairy farms: A focus group study by M.W. Brunt, C. Ritter, D.L. Renaud, S.J. LeBlanc, D.F. Kelton

“…Four themes were developed from the data: (1) informational preparedness, (2) structural factors that influence disease mitigation, (3) motivational drivers of disease mitigation, and (4) shifts in biosecurity engagement. …”
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The influence of knowledge absorptive capacity on the knowledge-based enterprises performance by explaining the mediating role of innovation strategy and open innovation activities by Seyed Reza Seyed Javadin, Rasoul Nosratpanah, Aref Ashrafzadeh

“…After confirming the validity and reliability, the research model was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques with SmartPLS 3 software.Findings: The findings indicated that KAC significantly influences IS, Outbound and Inbound OI, and FP, with path coefficients of 0.409, 0.306, 0.329, and 0.431, and t-statistics of 9.833, 5.740, 6.692, and 11.116, respectively. …”
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Intelligent Automated Monitoring and Curing System for Cracks in Concrete Elements Using Integrated Sensors and Embedded Controllers by Papa Pio Ascona García, Guido Elar Ordoñez Carpio, Wilmer Moisés Zelada Zamora, Marco Antonio Aguirre Camacho, Wilmer Rojas Pintado, Emerson Julio Cuadros Rojas, Hipatia Merlita Mundaca Ramos, Nilthon Arce Fernández

“…This study addresses the formation, detection, and repair of cracks in concrete elements exposed to temperatures above 25 °C, where accelerated evaporation compromises their structural strength. An automated intelligent curing system with embedded sensors (DS18B20, HD-38) and Arduino controllers was developed and applied to solid slabs, columns, and concrete test specimens (1:2:3.5 mix ratio). …”
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