Capital Structure Optimization of Beauty Brands in International Market Expansion: The Integration of Financing Options and Market Entry Strategies by Deng Keer

“…In view of the differentiation between the stagnation of mature markets and the rapid growth of emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region, this paper reveals the dynamic matching mechanism between financing methods (debt, equity, and hybrid) and market entry models (mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and greenfield investment) through a longitudinal analysis of the financial data of multinational beauty groups. The results show that the suitability of capital structure and market entry strategy significantly affects the success rate of expansion-mature markets prefer debt financing and wholly-owned models, while emerging markets need to adopt hybrid financing and joint venture strategies to diversify risks. …”
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Distribution network topology identification method based on state estimation with mixed integer programming and structural equation model by Bo Liu, Jiaxuan Chen, Jiang Li

“…To this end, this paper proposes a state estimation method for distribution network topology identification using a small amount of phasor measurement unit (PMU) measurement data. Firstly, this paper introduces the application of the structural equation model (SEM) in distribution networks and explains the relationship between branch currents and topology. …”
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The effect of teaching, social, and cognitive presence on student engagement in online courses: a structural equation modelling approach by Sultan Hammad Alshammari, Taghreed Abdulfattah Alrehaili

“…Most existing research examines engagement in general, but this study assesses engagement by its three fundamental aspects of behaviour, emotion, and cognition due to the heightened need for understanding student engagement in post-pandemic online learning. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to analyse survey data from 220 university students taking online courses. …”
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A Novel Empirical Interpolation Surrogate for Digital Twin Wave-Based Structural Health Monitoring with MATLAB Implementation by Abhilash Sreekumar, Linjun Zhong, Dimitrios Chronopoulos

“…Guided-wave structural health monitoring offers exceptional sensitivity to localized defects but relies on high-fidelity simulations that are prohibitively expensive for real-time use. …”
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USING STRUCTURE FROM MOTION (SFM) TECHNIQUE FOR THE CHARACTERISATION OF RIVERINE SYSTEMS - CASE STUDY IN THE HEADWATERS OF THE VOLGA RIVER by P. Thumser, V. V. Kuzovlev, K. Y. Zhenikov, Yu. N. Zhenikov, M. Boschi, P. Boschi, M. Schletterer

“…Digital terrain models (DTM) were produced with the structure from motion (SfM) technique, using data from high resolution terrestrial photography. …”
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Structural and Rural Transformations and Poverty Reduction in Developing Asian Economies: An International Comparison Among China, the Philippines, and Vietnam by Qiu Chen, Jikun Huang, Mercedita A. Sombilla, Trang Truong

“…Based on a comparison with the provincial data from those three countries, both the graphic and regression analysis suggest that structural and rural transformations matter in rural poverty reduction in these three countries. …”
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Structural Obstacles to Energy Transition in Türkiye and Holistic Solution Proposals: A Political, Economic and Social Dimensional Analysis by Muhammed Ernur Akiner

“…This study aims to analyze the multi-dimensional structural obstacles in Türkiye’s energy transition process and offer solutions for a sustainable, fair, and holistic transition. …”
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Evaluation of Electrical Characteristics of Weft-Knitted Strain Sensors for Joint Motion Monitoring: Focus on Plating Stitch Structure by You-Kyung Oh, Youn-Hee Kim

“…Therefore, the plain-patterned plating stitch structure with conductive yarn on the reverse side is optimal for joint motion monitoring, and the yarn thickness and NP numbers can be adjusted to suit different purposes. …”
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Features of the structural components of self-awareness in children aged 5-6 years in the aspect of parent-child relationships by Olga N. Bykova

“…The research methods are theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific literature on the research problem, ascertaining experiment, quantitative and qualitative analysis of the obtained data, methods of their interpretation. Results of the study: during the experimental study, the hypothesis was confirmed that the features of the structural components of self-awareness in children aged 5–6 years in the aspect of parent-child relationships are as follows: harmonious relationships between parents and a child in the family contribute to the formation of a higher level of the "I-image", a claim to recognition, a sense of gender identity, a sense of oneself in time, an understanding of one’s rights and responsibilities compared to disharmonious ones.…”
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Impact of AI-Powered Adaptive Learning Platforms on English Reading Proficiency: Evidence From Structural Equation Modeling by Jin Wu, Yiyun Wang, Fang Chen, Xueqi Yin, Yun He

“…This study examines the impact and mediating mechanisms of AI-powered adaptive learning platforms on enhancing English reading proficiency. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) on data collected from 118 undergraduate students, this study validates a chained mediation model in which learner engagement mediates the relationship between satisfaction with platform functionalities and perceived learning outcomes. …”
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Composition, structure of ichthyofauna and biological characteristics of fish populations of Lake Bolshoe Krasnoe (Solovetsky Archipelago, the White Sea) by Dvoryankin G.A, Novoselov A.P., Imant E.N.

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The schematic structure of folk discourses of Toba Caldera Geosites as the collective memory for tourist destinations at lake Toba area by Robert Sibarani, Toshiaki Kimura, Peninna Simanjuntak

“…This study investigates the schematic structure of Toba Caldera Geosites’ folk discourses, focusing on their role as a collective memory for tourism in the Lake Toba area. …”
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Scenario analysis of the environmental impacts of breeding structure change from the perspective of farming and breeding balance in Northeast China by Zhe Zhao, Sijian Jiang, Xuanchang Zhang

“…Due to regional differences, each region has unique breeding structures. We also predict the anticipated situation in 2050 using the business-as-usual scenario. …”
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Frequency Domain-Based Super Resolution Using Two-Dimensional Structure Consistency for Ultra-High-Resolution Display by Yu Lim Seo, Suk-Ju Kang, Yeon-Kug Moon

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Structural and Functional Disorders in Glaucoma: Prospects for Preclinical Diagnosis. Part 2. Electrophysiological Markers of Early Neuroplastic Events by V. V. Neroev, M. V. Zueva, A. N. Zhuravleva, I. V. Tsapenko

“…Analysis of the literature on the problem of structural and functional relationships in the development and progression of glaucomatous optical neuropathy (GON) shows that the search for a single primary factor may lead to an erroneous exaggeration of its role in the pathogenesis of GON. …”
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Structure-activity studies of bispyridinium antinicotinics to select candidates to treat soman intoxication as part of a combined therapy. by Simon R Turner, Christopher M Timperley, Mike Bird, A Christopher Green, Matthew E Price, Helen Rice, John E Chad, John E H Tattersall

“…We report their effects on nicotinic-mediated calcium responses in muscle-derived (CN21) cells where nicotinic responses were inhibited in a concentration-dependent manner. A clear structure-activity relationship resulted: the inhibitory potency increased as the linker lengthened. …”
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Does the presence of governance structure affect small and medium-sized enterprise performance? Evidence from an emerging market by Daniel Okofo-Darteh, Emmanuel Selase Asamoah

“… Objective: The objective of the article is to determine the effect of governance structure components (audit committee presence, board size adequacy, and board leadership) on SMEs’ performance and the moderating effect of chief executive officer (CEO) tenure on the influence of governance structure on SMEs’ performance in Ghanaian context. …”
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Analysis of Turnover Intention Factors Using the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) Method by Annisa Indira Larashati Bahari, Reny Nadlifatin, Mohamad Yusak Anshori

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Crystal Structure of DIM-1, an Acquired Subclass B1 Metallo-β-Lactamase from Pseudomonas stutzeri. by Michael P S Booth, Magda Kosmopoulou, Laurent Poirel, Patrice Nordmann, James Spencer

“…These data indicate a degree of variability in metal co-ordination geometry in the DIM-1 active site, as well as facilitating inclusion of DIM-1 in structure-based MBL inhibitor discovery programmes.…”
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Sub-activity Time-Cost Trade-off Model of Building Structural Beam on the Projects in the North Aceh Region by Fachrurrazi Fachrurrazi, Abdullah Abdullah, Yuwaldi Away, Teuku Budi Aulia

“…This research aims to develop the TCTO sub-activity model of formwork, rebar work, and concrete work of the building structural beam on the projects in the North Aceh region. …”
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