Grandparental socioeconomic disadvantages and grandchild psychiatric disorders: the mediating role of parental socioeconomic and psychosocial factors by Baojing Li, Can Liu, Ylva B. Almquist, Lisa Berg

“…Analyses were performed within the Structural Equation Modeling framework. We found an association between grandparental socioeconomic disadvantages and grandchild psychiatric disorders (standardized total effect 0.155, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.099–0.211), which was mediated through parental psychosocial disadvantages (standardized mediating effect 0.101, 95% CI 0.073–0.130). …”
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The Promotion of Sustainable Energy: How Does Digital Economy Attention Enhance Green Total Factor Energy Efficiency? by Xinyi Tu, Tingting Li, Linlin Ding, Heguang Liu, Jinkai Li

“…This study examines the impact of digital economy attention on Green Total Factor Energy Efficiency (GTFEE) using panel data from 275 Chinese prefecture-level cities between 2011 and 2022. …”
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Influence of α-MnO2 and Curing Temperature on Density and Microhardness of Epoxy Nanocomposites by Md Zakir Hussain, Pranjal Sarmah, Surendra Kumar Yadav, Virendra Kumar, Ashu Yadav, Ashish Goyal, Ankit D. Oza, Chander Prakash, Virat Khanna

“…α-MnO2/epoxy nanocomposite shows great potential for structural and tribological applications. The properties of epoxy nanocomposites depended on weight percent (wt.%) loading of reinforcement material and curing temperature. …”
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Test anxiety, psychological adaptability, and learning performance: Effects of a mindfulness training intervention on university students by Assylzhan Yessimbekova, Aigul Galiyeva, Zhadra Zhexembayeva, Bibigul Almukhambetova, Nurlan Abishev

“…Before the intervention and following its completion, test anxiety, and adaptability were measured using standardized scales, whereas individual grade point averages were obtained from the university records. Data were subjected to descriptive analysis, multivariate analysis of covariance, repeated measures analyses of variance, and structural equation modeling. …”
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Objectives and Barriers to Promoting Social Housing Policy in Urban Finland by Jarkko Rasinkangas, Katriina Rosengren, Hannu Ruonavaara

“…However, the proportion of social housing in Finland has declined, with an internal structural shift towards housing for special groups. …”
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Impact and Mental Health Mediation of Intimate Partner Violence on Child Behavior in Trinidad and Tobago by Jihana Mottley, Karen Devries, Phil Edwards, Sujit Rathod

“…We then applied generalized structural equation modeling to examine the mediating effects of both maternal depression and anxiety symptoms on this association. …”
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The impact of causation and effectuation decision-making logics on de-internationalization strategies of small- and medium-sized export firms by Pattana Boonchoo

“…Although existing research has explored internationalization processes, the decision-making dynamics underlying market withdrawal remain underexplored, particularly in emerging economy contexts. Using survey data from 129 Thai exporters and employing partial least squares structural equation modeling, this study examines how causation and different dimensions of effectuation influence various aspects of de-internationalization, including product, market, operational, and time dimensions. …”
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The impact of active sport tourism experiencescape perception on tourists’ psychological recovery: the mediating role of flow experience by Hengyi Song, Dongqi Wang, Teng Ma

“…To fill this gap, we proposed an “S: active sport tourism experiencescape – O: flow experience – R: psychological recovery” research model.MethodsUsing a structural equation model, we analyzed survey data from 288 active sport tourism participants. …”
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Medication adherence framework: A population‐based pharmacokinetic approach and its application in antimalarial treatment assessments by Junjie Ding, Richard M. Hoglund, Joel Tarning

“…The complexity of the structural model and the half‐life had a minimal impact on the predictive performance of these methods. …”
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No evidence for a role of the serotonin 4 receptor in five-factor personality traits: A positron emission tomography brain study. by Dea Siggaard Stenbæk, Vibeke Høyrup Dam, Patrick MacDonald Fisher, Nanna Hansen, Liv Vadskjær Hjordt, Vibe Gedsoe Frokjaer

“…The associations between each of the five personality traits and a latent variable construct of global 5-HT4R levels were also evaluated using latent variable structural equation models. We found no significant associations between the five NEO personality traits and regional 5-HT4R binding (all p-values > .17) or the latent construct of global 5-HT4R levels (all p-values > .37). …”
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Assessing the Integrated Role of IT Governance, Fintech, and Blockchain in Enhancing Sustainability Performance and Mitigating Organizational Risk by Faozi A. Almaqtari, Ali Thabit Yahya, Nahad Al-Maskari, Najib H. S. Farhan, Al-Muaayad Yaqoob Yahya Al-Aamri

“…Software tools such as SPSS and Smart PLS were used to estimate quantitative data analysis and structural modeling results. The study concludes that IT governance dimensions alone have an insignificant impact on sustainability. …”
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Do stress and anxiety lead to belief in conspiracy theories? [version 2; peer review: 5 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Matt N. Williams, Nick Fox

“…In two preregistered cross-sectional survey studies, we tested whether higher perceived stress and anxiety significantly predicted belief in conspiracy theories while controlling for plausible confounding variables (age, education, subjective social status, and political orientation). We analysed data using structural equation models, allowing measurement error to be explicitly modelled and accounted for. …”
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How Ambivalence Toward Digital–AI Transformation Affects Taking-Charge Behavior: A Threat–Rigidity Theoretical Perspective by Xueliang Pei, Jianing Guo, Tung-Ju Wu

“…Building on threat–rigidity theory, this study aims to fill a research gap by exploring the impact of ambivalence on employees’ proactive behavior during digital–AI transformation. Using survey data collected from 343 employees undergoing digital–AI transformation, we tested a structural model linking ambivalence, job engagement, and future work self-salience to taking-charge behavior. …”
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Optical flow estimation based on global cross information and dynamic encoder–dynamic decoder by Haoxin Guo, Yifan Wang, Xiaobo Guo

“…To solve the problem that the lack of a global perspective leads to local misestimation and overall structural dislocation when optical flow estimates large-scale motion and complex scenes, this paper proposes an optical flow estimation based on global cross information and dynamic encoder–dynamic decoder. …”
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Predictors of biomarker changes in the pathogenesis of cardiometabolic phenotypes in combined arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and obesity by I.P. Dunaieva

“…The analysis showed that changes in these biomar­kers are closely related to structural and functional parameters of the heart and kidneys, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, body mass index, glycemic control, and also depend on the treatment. …”
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Scroll, Click, Checkout: Does Visual Appeal Take Women's Attention to Buy Impulsively? by Emirah Hayati, Muhartini Salim

“…The sample included 170 Gen Z and Millennial women aged 17–44 years who use Shopee in Indonesia. We analyzed the data using Structural Equation Modeling with the Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) method in SmartPLS4. …”
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Knowledge Management and Performance: Unveiling Creativity’s Role in Higher Education for Sustainable Development by Rizqa Ula Fahadha, Muhammad Syamsul Maarif, Budi Yulianto

“…Method: This research adopts a quantitative explanatory approach, utilizing a survey methodology that includes 100 respondents, comprising lecturers and educational staff from a university located in Central Java, Indonesia. Data were gathered through a closed-ended Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed employing the Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method, facilitated by SmartPLS software. …”
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When Mediterranean Artisanal Fishers Protect Coastal Ecosystems by Cornelia E. Nauen

“…According to EuroStat data, the recorded landings of fisheries products from European waters were estimated at about 6 million tons in 2001, down to 3.2 million tons in 2022. …”
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Examining the impact of environmental product innovation on perceived brand value considering the mediating role of ethical- aspects in the home appliance industry by Hamidreza Talaie

“…In statistical analysis, the structural equation modeling approach was used.Findings: Based on the research results, environmental product innovations have a positive and significant impact on perceived brand value, open-mindedness, and customer privacy. …”
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The effect of human resource management practices on job security: a case study of Awal Gulf Company in Bahrain by Ali Ateeq, Askar Garad, Nasser A. Saif Almuraqab, Wadeea Abdulmohsen, Hosam Alden Riyadh

“…Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was performed using SmartPLS 4 to assess convergent and discriminant validity, as well as the coefficient of determination (R2). …”
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