Beyond the Bell: After-School Programs and Educational Equity in Chinese Primary and Secondary Schools by Ping Wang, Feiye Wang, Yongbin Peng, Zhiyuan Li

“…To empirically test this framework, the study employs a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach, analyzing questionnaire data from 1,458 primary and secondary school students in Shenzhen, China. …”
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A Multilevel Analysis of Farmers’ Adoption of Water-saving Irrigation Technology: Evidence From the North China Plain by Yibei Guo, Kunpeng Zhang, Xiaohu Jia

“…However, decisions to adopt such technologies are shaped by both individual and structural factors across multiple levels. This study investigated the multilevel determinants of WSIT adoption in the North China Plain (NCP) through a field survey conducted from late 2012 to early 2013. …”
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From the Bubble to the Core. Long-Term Competitive Advantages for Emerging Markets through Innovation in the Extractive Industry by Thomas Gstraunthaler, Liliana Proskuryakova

“…However, it seems that definite fine-tuning of policy tools and structural reforms successfully implemented in developed countries is required in the case of developing countries. …”
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Digital Capabilities and Sustainable Competitive Advantages: The Case of Emerging Market Manufacturing SMEs by Dinh Van Hoang, Nguyen Thi Hien, Han Van Thang, Phan Nguyen Truc Phuong, Trang Thi-Thuy Duong

“…The research used both qualitative and quantitative research, in which a two-stage quantitative approach was employed, using partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and artificial neural network (ANN) on data collected from 314 firms. …”
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Research on the mechanism of seepage grouting in fractal rock mass based on fractal theory by Pengfei QIN, Xiang ZHU, Xiangyun ZHOU

“…Weathering cracks, structural cracks, and diagenetic cracks have a significant impact on the physical and mechanical properties of engineering rock masses. …”
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Mediating role of dysfunctional obsessive beliefs in the relationship between attachment styles and nomophobia in nursing students by MohammadMahdi Akbarzadeh

“…Method: A descriptive-correlational study using structural equation modeling was conducted. A total of 358 nursing students (322 women and 36 men) from the universities in Tehran were selected through convenience sampling method during the academic year 2023-2024. …”
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Efficient Semantic Segmentation of Remote Sensing Images Through Global-Local Feature Integration by Fengyi Zhang, Xiuyu Xia

“…Experiments on the Vaihingen dataset show that Multi-GLISS achieves a mean F1 score of 93.29, outperforming the baseline DeepLabV3+ by 1.17 points, while providing clear boundary and structural information for accurate and detailed segmentation.…”
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Multiple marginalized identities and internalized HIV stigma among people living with HIV in South Florida: An intersectional approach. by Megan A Jones, Elliott R Weinstein, Steven A Safren

“…PLWH and other marginalized identities may experience worse internalized HIV stigma due to minority stress and structural oppression. This study conceptualized intersectionality via a multiplicative approach and examined the associations between intersectional marginalized-group identities and internalized HIV stigma among a sample of PLWH in South Florida (N = 1343) using hierarchical linear regression models. …”
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THE IMPACT OF EXTERNAL SHOCKS ON THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY by M. G. Tiunova

“…The research methodology is based on Bayesian structural vector autoregressions. The graphs of the impulse response function allow us to determine the direction of the key parameters of the Russian economy (industry, inflation, exchange rate, and sovereign risk premium) in response to changes in external environment. …”
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Parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding malocclusion in preschool children by Xinrong Zhou, Jiao Wang, Qiutong Gou, Juan Luo

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to investigate complex relationships among relevant factors. …”
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Constructing identity and social capital on Facebook: a feminist digital sociology of Bangladeshi women by Md Nurus Safa, Tahera Akter, Nusrat Jahan

“…The study utilizes survey data from 357 women, analyzed by Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), to investigate the relationships between Facebook usage, network size and diversity, bonding and bridging social capital, and self-identity outcomes. …”
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Confinement of concrete cylinders using dry glass fiber hoops: Experimental investigation and analytical modeling by Ahmed Abd El Fattah

“…This model successfully captured key points such as peak axial strength, corresponding axial and lateral strain, and ultimate axial strain, showing strong correlation with the experimental data. Compared to traditional FRP jacketing, this innovative confinement method offers advantages such as ease of application, cleaner construction, and no need for epoxy adhesives, making it a promising alternative for structural retrofitting and strengthening.…”
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Macroeconomic Dynamics in Pakistan: A VAR Model Analysis of GDP, Inflation, Imports, Exports, and Interest Rates by Waseem Khoso, Muhammad Rafique Doudpoto

“…These findings present new empirical evidence favoring integrated policy approaches that simultaneously manage monetary stability and trade competitiveness, providing practical implications for emerging economies with the same structural issues. The methodological strength and policy-oriented implications make the study important to the applied macroeconomics literature, especially for developing countries dealing with sophisticated stabilization-reform trade-offs.…”
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Financial Literacy and Inclusion as Determinants of Investment Interest Among Indonesian Migrant Workers by Sri Lestari Pujiastuti, Imas Maesaroh, Andriyansah Andriyansah

“…Utilizing a quantitative approach with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), data were collected from 200 respondents through an OECD-adapted questionnaire covering financial knowledge, behavior, attitudes, and service accessibility. …”
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Telemedicine System Quality From Physicians’ Perspectives: Key Determinants and Its Impact on Service Effectiveness via Interaction Quality by Timothy Rey Laheba, Rajesri Govindaraju, Made Andriani

“…This study addresses this gap by conceptualizing and empirically validating a theoretical model to identify the critical determinants of telemedicine system quality, with a particular focus on their influence on the quality of physician-patient interactions and the effectiveness of healthcare services provided through this system. Drawing on data collected from 129 physicians in Indonesia, this study employs partial least squares structural equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test and confirm seven hypotheses at a significance level of p <0.05. …”
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Quadratic unconstrained binary optimization and constraint programming approaches for lattice-based cyclic peptide docking by J. Kyle Brubaker, Kyle E. C. Booth, Akihiko Arakawa, Fabian Furrer, Jayeeta Ghosh, Tsutomu Sato, Helmut G. Katzgraber

“…Abstract The peptide-protein docking problem is an important problem in structural biology that facilitates rational and efficient drug design. …”
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Rethinking the Expanded Public Works Programme for sustainable income generation in South Africa: insights from Duncan Village by Babongile Moto, Purity Hamunakwadi, Sijekula Mbanga

“…Participants emphasized the necessity of accredited training, access to microfinance, and stronger interdepartmental collaboration to support long-term livelihood strategies.ConclusionsEPWPs play a valuable role in providing immediate relief to vulnerable communities, but their transformative potential remains limited without structural improvements. To increase their impact, policy interventions should prioritize sustainable skills development, improve administrative coordination, and enhance post-programme support mechanisms to foster entrepreneurship and long-term employment. …”
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Analysis of factors influencing use intention of food rescue applications: A case study of surplus Indonesia by Imairi Eitiveni, Fathia Prinastiti Sunarso, Yekti Wirani, Sandra Harlim

“…A quantitative approach was used, with survey data analyzed via Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). …”
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Modelling of Metal Removal Rate in Copper Alloy Milling Using MATLAB by Musaddak Maher Abdul Zahra, Ekrem Yanmaz, T. Bothichandar

“…The copper found in Earth’s soil ranks fourth in abundance among structural metals. Copper alloys are composed of copper and other elements. …”
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Effects Variability Number of Load Repetitions on the Optimum Thickness of Asphalt Layer with Respect to Fatigue and Rutting Behaviour on the Sand Bed Soil Area by Samir Hasan Arif, Nazeer Muhammed Ali Abdulah

“…This study investigates the effect of the variability of a number of load repetitions on the asphalt layer thickness, and also the elastic modulus of pavement materials on the behaviour of flexible pavement structural on the sand bed soil with respect to fatigue failure and rutting failure using the mechanistic design approach. …”
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