A comparison of clinical communication skills between two groups of final-year medical students with different levels of communication skills training by Marietjie R. de Villiers, Martie van Heusden

“…The 2004 group was statistically significantly better in structuring the consultation by using signposting (p value = 0.02). …”
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Wnt4 and LAP2alpha as pacemakers of thymic epithelial senescence. by Krisztian Kvell, Zoltan Varecza, Domokos Bartis, Sebastian Hesse, Sonia Parnell, Graham Anderson, Eric J Jenkinson, Judit E Pongracz

“…In the present work structural and molecular changes of the murine thymic stroma were investigated during aging. …”
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Non-targeted metabolomic study in plasma in rats with post-traumatic osteoarthritis model. by Peng-Fei Han, Xi-Yong Li, Chang-Peng Zhang, Chang-Sheng Liao, Wei-Wei Wang, Yuan Li

“…The samples were divided into three groups: the surgically induced mild PTOA group (Group A: 3 weeks postoperative using the modified Hulth model; age 2 months), the surgically induced severe PTOA group (Group B: 5 weeks postoperative using the modified Hulth model; age 2 months), and the normal control group (Group C: healthy rats aged 2 months). Metabolites were structurally identified by comparing the retention times, molecular masses, secondary fragmentation spectra, collision energies, and other metabolite data with a database (provided by Shanghai Applied Protein Technology Co., Ltd.). …”
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Causal Relationship between Creativity-Oriented Intrinsic Motivation and Creative Achievements: Mediated by Mediation of Self-Actualization by Omolbanin Sheibani, Alireza Haji Yakhchali, Gholam Hossein Maktabi, Naser Behroozi

“…., 2012), Creative intrinsic motivation scale (Taylor & Kaufman, 2021) and Ahvaz self-actualization questionnaire (IsmailKhani et al., 2010). Data analysis was conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling approach and AMOS software. …”
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Development and validation of a physical activity-sleep-academic performance model for students by Zhanguo Su, Yiping Su, Junyan Meng

“…Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) assessed variable relationships, while qualitative interviews provided contextual insights. …”
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Haydar Tatlıyay and the Movie “Ben Bir Günahsızım” in Arabesque Music Discussions in Turkey by Emre Üstgül, Sıtkı Bahadır Tutu

“…In the qualitative research focusing on the arabesque elements in Tatlıyay’s music, literature review and document analysis methods were used. The structural analysis of the film was conducted through qualitative evaluations, and the similarities between the melodrama technique and arabesque f ilms were identified. …”
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Does the dispute resolution mechanism influence investment trust in free trade zones? Insights from business managers in Vietnam by Ha Nguyen Son, Hai Phan Thanh

“…The results of the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis indicate that the dispute resolution mechanism influences trust in the investment climate within FTZs through the mediating roles of two key factors: trust in the dispute resolution mechanism and perceived risks in business management. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals regarding neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury in Hunan, China by Lan Luo, Zhenhua Ming, Yuliang Huang, Lifang Huang, Jiawei Cao

“…The questionnaire was self-designed (Cronbach’s α = 0.954) to collect demographic and KAP data. A structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis was performed to determine the relationships among KAP dimensions. …”
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The Relationship Between Opium Smoking and Sway Back Posture and Spinal Musculoskeletal Disorders by Omid Massah, Amir Masoud Arab, Ali Farhoudian, Mehdi Noroozi, Fahimeh Hashemirad

“…It seems that plasticity and structural and functional adaptations of the posture occur due to opium smoking. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family members of children infected with Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a cross-sectional study by Shuchang Liang, Hui Yin, Li Wang

“…This cross-sectional study collected demographic data and KAP scores from family members of children with M. pneumoniae infection at the People’s Hospital of Dongxihu, Wuhan, from March to July 2024. …”
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White matter integrity and functional connectivity in adolescents with a parental history of substance use disorder by Xiaofu He, Diana V. Rodriguez-Moreno, Yael M. Cycowicz, Keely Cheslack-Postava, Huilan Tang, Zhishun Wang, Lawrence V. Amsel, Megan Ryan, Lupo Geronazzo-Alman, George J. Musa, Adam Bisaga, Christina W. Hoven

“…We acquired diffusion tensor-imaging (DTI) and resting state fMRI data across the whole brain. Structural connectivity was examined by measuring fractional anisotropy (FA) using DTI, to indicate integrity of the white matter tracts. …”
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Neuroplastic changes in patients with functional seizures following neurobehavioral therapy by Ayushe A. Sharma, Jane B. Allendorfer, Stephen Correia, Tyler E. Gaston, Adam Goodman, Leslie E Grayson, Noah S. Philip, W. Curt LaFrance, Jr, Jerzy P. Szaflarski

“…TBI-FS participants underwent up to 12 sessions of NBT between scans. Structural MRI data were analyzed using voxel-based morphometry. …”
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Macular Telangiectasia Type 2: Long-Term Disease Progression and Management of Complications by Merve Özbek, Özgür Artunay, Rümeysa Koçak, İlker Hoşver, Metehan Şimşek

“…MH formation occurred in 8 eyes (4.3%), with 6 undergoing successful surgical closure. Structural retinal changes, including ellipsoid zone disruption and pigmentation, significantly progressed over time (p<0.001). …”
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A short pragmatic tool for evaluating community engagement: Partnering for Health Improvement and Research Equity by John G. Oetzel, Blake Boursaw, Lenora Littledeer, Sarah Kastelic, Page Castro-Reyes, Juan M. Peña, Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Shannon Sanchez-Youngman, Lorenda Belone, Nina Wallerstein

“…Confirmatory factor analysis and a structural equation model of the original data set resulted in the validation of eight higher-order scales with good internal consistency and structural relationships (TLI &gt; 0.98 and SRMR &lt; 0.02). …”
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Agonist efficacy at the β2AR is driven by the faster association rate of the Gs protein by Clare R. Harwood, Clare R. Harwood, David A. Sykes, David A. Sykes, David A. Sykes, Theo Redfern-Nichols, Owen Underwood, Colin Nicholson, Colin Nicholson, Armin N. Khoshgrudi, Armin N. Khoshgrudi, Eline J. Koers, Eline J. Koers, Graham Ladds, Graham Ladds, Stephen J. Briddon, Stephen J. Briddon, Dmitry B. Veprintsev, Dmitry B. Veprintsev, Dmitry B. Veprintsev

“…The β2AR is a prototypical GPCR for structural and biophysical studies. However, the molecular basis of agonist efficacy at the β2AR is not understood. …”
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Multi-sphere coupling characteristics and gas-bearing controlling factors of calcareous shale reservoirs in the Yadu-Ziyun-Luodian Aulacogen under Early Carboniferous platform-basi... by Kun Yuan, Kun Yuan, Kun Yuan, Bing Feng, Gangquan Li, Zongan Xue, Zongan Xue, Zongan Xue, Tuo Lin, Tuo Lin, Tuo Lin, Xinxin Fang, Xiangcan Sun, Xiangcan Sun, Xiangcan Sun, Yinbo Xu, Yinbo Xu, Yinbo Xu, Fengzan Zheng

“…Integrating field geological surveys and well data, this study comprehensively evaluates the mineralogy, geochemistry, structural features, and gas content of these shales to decipher the key factors controlling gas enrichment, particularly in this tectonically complex area. …”
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Quantitative infrared detection methods for debonding in concrete-filled steel tubes during the hydration heat phase by Haonan Cai, Chongsheng Cheng, Hong Zhang, Jianting Zhou

“…Conducting rapid quantitative debonding detection after the completion of Concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) pouring is crucial for the timely identification and repair of potential structural issues. Currently, there is a lack of an infrared detection method that can perform quantitative detection specifically during the construction phase of CFST. …”
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Algorithm for analyzing randomness in point patterns by Tony Sampaio, Jorge Rocha, Cláudia M. Viana, Silvana Camboin, Fábio Marcelo Breunig, Edenilson Nascimento, Elaine de Cacia de Lima Frick

“…. • Automated scripts for structuring data, calculating expected and observed values, and applying the chi-square goodness-of-fit test for statistical analysis. • Advanced spatial analysis using chi-square goodness of fit coupled with and without Bonferroni correction, providing deeper insight into the study of the effect of spatial phenomena on the distribution of point events.…”
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The Interaction Between Self-Efficacy, Fear of Failure, and Entrepreneurial Passion: Evidence from Business Students in Emerging Economies by Elizabeth Emperatriz García-Salirrosas, Dany Yudet Millones-Liza, Rafael Fernando Rondon-Eusebio, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Pérez, Eulalia Elizabeth Salas-Tenesaca, Reinaldo Armas-Herrera, María Fernanda Zumba-Zúñiga

“…Scales from renowned researchers were used, which were translated and semantically validated in Spanish to measure the three variables. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with PLS. …”
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Using Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Precast Panels for Strengthening in Shear of Beams: An Experimental and Analytical Investigation by Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Linh V. H. Bui, Theethawachr Koyekaewphring, Atichon Kunawisarut, Narawit Hemstapat, Boonchai Stitmannaithum

“…An experimental program of RC beams strengthened by using SFRC panels, which were attached to both sides of the beams, is carried out to investigate the effects of fiber volume fraction, connection type, and number and diameter of bolts on the structural responses of the retrofitted beams. The current shear resisting model is also employed to discuss the test data considering shear contribution of SFRC panels. …”
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