Hospital Context Determinants of Variability in Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevalence: Multi-Level Analysis by Rui Malheiro, André Amaral Gomes, Carlos Fernandes, Ana Fareleira, Ana Lebre, Dulce Pascoalinho, João Gonçalves-Pereira, José-Artur Paiva, Rita Sá-Machado

“…The study variables included patient, structural, and process variables, tested as risk factors, with patients clustered in hospitals. …”
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Functional neuroplasticity in chronic post-stroke aphasia following a singing intervention in a cross-over randomised trial by Noelia Martínez-Molina, Anni Pitkäniemi, Sini-Tuuli Siponkoski, Nella Moisseinen, Linda Kuusela, Sari Laitinen, Essi-Reetta Särkämö, Johanna Pekkola, Susanna Melkas, Gottfried Schlaug, Boris Kleber, Aleksi J. Sihvonen, Teppo Särkämö

“…Abstract Group-based singing has been shown to improve language outcomes and induce structural neuroplasticity in chronic post-stroke aphasia (PSA). …”
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Surface patterning for multi-scale strain analysis of in-situ SEM mechanical experiments by Bin Zhang, Xianjue Ye, Jin Wang, Yuefei Zhang, Ze Zhang

“…Such experimental analyses offer an opportunity to further explore multi-scale strain heterogeneity in some advanced structural materials and provide reliable experimental verification for material mechanics simulations.…”
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Crafting the Organic Mindset Through Attitude: A PLS-SEM Approach by Kalisri L. Aravindan, Aysa Siddika, T. Ramayah, Farheen S. Wani, Sanmugam Annamalah, N. Ilhavenil, Lylia Hamdan Sunita

“…The study utilized purposive sampling, and data analysis was conducted by Partial Least Square, Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). …”
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Environmental behavior of microplastic - heavy metal synergistic contamination in a typical urban-rural river network by Kaihang Zhang, Jian Huang, Jiamei Zhang, Hua Zhang, Shanshan Xi

“…Based on the correlation analysis and structural equation model, the polymer type of MPs (path coefficient = 0.3798) and the content of HMs in water (path coefficient = 0.3391) were the significant influence drivers on the adsorption of HMs by MPs. …”
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GO-GREEN GASTRONOMY DELIVERY: THE ROLE OF GREEN-PACKAGE DESIGN ENHANCING QUALITY AND VALUE CREATION ON BANG SAEN’S TOURIST DESTINATION by Parinya NAKPATHOM, Kannapat KANKAEW, Charlton BRUTON, Ali Mohsin Salim Ba AWAIN, Ali Said JABOOB, Hyewon JANG, Chee Keng LEE

“…The questionnaire was administered for data collection both onsite and online. The direct and indirect effects were examined by Partial Least SquareStructural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). …”
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Network analysis of work-family support and career identity and their associations with job burnout among primary healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study by Si-cheng Liu, Yuan Xu, Ming Yang, Jia-yi Sun, Qi-rong Qin, Qi-rong Qin, Qi-rong Qin, Gui-xia Fang, Gui-xia Fang

“…Network analysis revealed structural differences in the burnout-support-identity networks between groups after propensity score matching (M = 0.261, p < 0.001). …”
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Complex factors combinations driving tea growers to adopt ecological agricultural practices in tea gardens by Zhaoshuo Yan, Zhaoshuo Yan, Wenzhe Zhang, Xiao Liu, Zhengyuan Li, Yutao Zhao, Mingjiang Zeng, Shuilian Gao, Shuilian Gao, Shuilian Gao

“…Nevertheless, a dearth of discourse exists regarding the intricacies surrounding farmers' adoption of tea garden ecological agriculture practices (TGEAP), particularly the complex interplay between adoption factors and outcomes.MethodsUsing data of 310 farmers, this study employed complexity theories and Stimulus-Organism-Response theories, and integrated Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling and fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis to explore the complex relationships between farmer characteristics, internal and external factors, and adoption of farmer.ResultsThe results show three influential paths in the Stimulus-Organism-Response model, and environmental protection attitude (EPA) and production expectation (PE) act as intermediaries. …”
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In-depth study and optimization of process parameters to enhance tensile and compressive strengths of PETG in FDM technology by Rajan Kumaresan, Kumaran Kadirgama, Mahendran Samykano, Wan Sharuzi Wan Harun, Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam, Krishnan Kanny

“…This study investigates the mechanical properties (tensile and compressive) and structural characteristics of PETG samples printed using FDM technology by varying the infill pattern and raster angle and reducing the infill density from 100 % to 50 %. …”
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Multi-Objective Sensitivity Analysis of Hydraulic–Mechanical–Electrical Parameters for Hydropower System Transient Response by Yongjia Li, Yixuan Guo, Ming Li, Liuwei Lei, Huaming Hu, Diyi Chen, Ziwen Zhao, Beibei Xu

“…The load increase transition process is selected for parameter sensitivity analysis to evaluate the influence of various structural, operational, and control parameters on unit stability and to identify key parameters affecting stability. …”
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Leaf anatomy of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz. cv. IAC-12) after herbicides application to control weeds in Minas Gerais, Brazil by Daniel Valadão Silva, Cassia Michelle Cabral, Sarah Stéphane Diamantina da Costa, Matheus Freitas Souza, Evander Alves Ferreira, Renan Rodrigues Braga, Gustavo Antônio Mendes Pereira, José Barbosa dos Santos

“…Cassava plants (IAC-12), showed structural changes in leaf anatomy in response to application of herbicides. …”
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The influence of carbon perception on sustainable behaviors: Tailoring sustainability strategies based on individuals' levels of openness to green technology adoption by Sasichakorn Wongsaichia, Teerapong Pienwisetkaew, Wanwisa Wannapipat, Khwanjira Ponsree, Chavis Ketkaew

“…We explore both direct and indirect pathways from perceived carbon impact to sustainable behavior, with environmental awareness and intention to adopt green technology as key mediators. Using multigroup structural equation modeling, data from 542 users of a carbon footprint platform in Thailand were analyzed. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence by Qin Dong, Shenxian Wan, Ruihua Wang, Sanshan Guo, Hong Shen, Ningjuan Wang, Wenting Cai, Luxi Cai, Wei Zhao

“…Findings revealed median scores: knowledge 20.00 [12.00, 28.00] (range: 0–44), attitudes 21.00 [19.75, 24.00] (range: 8–40), and practices 26.00 [22.00, 31.00] (range: 8–40). Structural equation modeling (SEM) showed knowledge directly influenced attitudes (β = -0.153, p < 0.001), while both knowledge (β = 0.522, p < 0.001) and attitudes (β = -0.128, p = 0.004) significantly impacted practices. …”
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International experiences on active travel planning: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by Yuting Zhang, Jennifer Kent, Patrick Harris, John D Nelson, Michael Tong, Sotiris Vardoulakis

“…This study uses online survey data from practitioners working in the planning and provision of active travel related initiatives (N = 40), to understand international experiences, as influenced by the surge of interest in active travel during the pandemic. …”
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Design and development of a low-cost, eco-friendly forklift for sustainable logistics management by Asif Jalal, Muhammad Farooq, Izza Anwer, Nasir Hayat, Adeel Munir, Imran Zahid, Noreen Sher Akbar, M. Hamza, M. Nouman, Fahid Riaz

“…According to the National Safety Council (NSC) data, approximately 78 fatalities are reported every year. …”
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Petrography and geochemistry of Late Carboniferous dolostone-hosted soapstone in the Sherwan Formation, Hazara Basin: insights into hydrothermal and dynamic metamorphic processes by Khawaja Umair Majeed, Khawaja Umair Majeed, Muhammad Saleem Mughal, George Kontakiotis, Syed Kamran Ali, Shamim Akhtar, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, Kamaran Siddique, Evangelia Besiou, Assimina Antonarakou

“…The occurrence of pyrite and hematite indicates hydrothermal interactions, contributing to metal enrichment and oxidation.DiscussionGeochemical data show silica enrichment and structural weakening as key factors in dolomite-to-talc transformation. …”
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Plastics pollution: pathways, impacts, and regulatory challenges in marine environments by Malika Bel Hassen, Amel Bellaaj Zouari, Moufida Abdennadher, Jean-Claude Assaf, Mantoura Nakad, Rami Abboud, Yosra Khammeri, Mohamed Banni, Alberto Panzeri, Leonardo Gomes, Wael Hamd

“…Microplastics affect both unicellular and multicellular marine organisms at various structural levels, causing significant disruptions that negatively impact their ecological and biological functions as well as their social behavior. …”
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Determination of the early Paleozoic accretionary complex in Southwestern Yunnan, China: Implications for the tectonic evolution of the Proto-Tethys Ocean by Guo-chuan Yan, Bao-di Wang, Han Liu, Juan He, Zhi-min Peng

“…In the Lancang Group, metamorphic acidic volcanic rocks, basic volcanic rocks, intermediate-acid intrusive rocks, and high-pressure metamorphic rocks are exposed in the form of tectonic lens in schist, rendering typical melange structural characteristics of “block + matrix”. Considering regional deformation and chronology, material composition characteristics, and the previous data, this study thinks the Lancang Group may be an early Paleozoic tectonic accretionary complex formed by the eastward subduction of the Changning-Menglian Proto-Tethys Ocean, which provides an important constraint for the Tethys evolution.©2023 China Geology Editorial Office.…”
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Impact of vegetation restoration on soil moisture dynamics in temperate water-limited regions by Lihua Lan, Tingting Zhang, Fei He, Baolin Wang, Junwei Bao

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Directly measured high in-plane thermal conductivity of two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks by Jinghang Dai, Qiyi Fang, Gustavo A. Alvarez, Amelia Schaeffer, Kirt A. Page, Jiyoung Kim, Samuel M. Kielar, Joyce Christiansen-Salameh, Eugene Jeong, Dayanni D. Bhagwandin, Jinha Kwon, Ly D. Tran, Md. Sherajul Islam, Ajit K. Roy, Nicholas R. Glavin, Yu Zhong, Jun Lou, Zhiting Tian

“…Grazing-incident wide-angle X-ray scattering provided structural insights and clarified heat conduction mechanisms. …”
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