Psychometric properties and factorial structure of the Spanish version of the HLS-EU-Q16 questionary in Venezuelan adults. by Judith Francisco-Pérez, Víctor López-Guerra, Gabriel Ortíz, Angélica Rojas, Carmen Martínez, Ronald Serrano

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Determinants of Dynamic Capital Structure and the Speed of Adjustment to Optimal Leverage: A Study on Financial Institutions in Turkey by Hülya Yılmaz

“…Using the dynamic panel data analysis method GMM-SYS, the speed of adjustment to optimal capital structure is determined to be 26%; however, during the global financial crisis (2007–2010), when financial institutions’ total debt ratios declined, this speed plummeted to 19%. …”
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Shaking Table Test of a Full-Scale RC Frame Structure with an Indoor Gas Piping System by Dezhang Sun, Endong Guo, Houli Wu, Zhibin Liu, Chenxi Mao, Haoyu Zhang, Xun Sun

“…To investigate the seismic behavior of a two-story RC frame structure with an indoor gas piping system, a shaking table test was performed and the data obtained from the shaking table test were analyzed in this paper. …”
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Cross-Cultural Examination of the Bifactor Structure and Network Invariance of Dark Triad Items Across Four Countries by Cristian Ramos-Vera, Dennis Calle, Angel García O'Diana, José Vallejos-Saldarriaga, Yul Carrasco Ramírez, Giancarlos Chapoñan Cubas

“…A total of n = 2715 adults (59% female, M = 31.04) participated considering open-access data and Peruvian data collection. The well-known dark triad instruments such as the Short Dark Triad and Dirty Dozen scales were used. …”
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Upper Mantle P and S Wave Velocity Structure of the Kalahari Craton and Surrounding Proterozoic Terranes, Southern Africa by Kameron Ortiz, Andrew Nyblade, Mark van derMeijde, Hanneke Paulssen, Motsamai Kwadiba, Onkgopotse Ntibinyane, Raymond Durrheim, Islam Fadel, Kyle Homman

“…Abstract New broadband seismic data from Botswana and South Africa have been combined with existing data from the region to develop improved P and S wave velocity models for investigating the upper mantle structure of southern Africa. …”
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Backscattering of Ultrasonic Waves as the Basis of the Method of Control of Structure and Physicо-Mechanical Properties of Cast Irons by A. R. Baev, N. V. Levkovich, E. P. Babuk, M. V. Asadchaya

“…The subject of the present studies was such characteristics of structural noise as amplitude-temporal A(t) and as root mean square value of the amplitude of the ultrasonic waves backscattering field AN, compared with the data on ultrasonic velocity and strength or tensile strength of cast iron samples. …”
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The deep structure of the Nepa‐Peleduy arch of the Nepa‐Botuoba anteclise in the development of B.A. Sokolov's hypothesis by M. R. Marsanova, A. G. Berzin

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A Novel Optical Frequency-Hopping Scheme Based on a Flexible Structure for Secure Optical Communications by De Chao Ban, Qing Chao Huang, Yin Fang Chen, Yi Chao Qi, Wei Chen, Ning Hua Zhu

“…In other words, one channel optical carrier carries different users’ data segments. A flexible structure was demonstrated and used in optical frequency-hopping system to simplify the structure and decrease the cost of the security system. …”
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Combined MR Volumetry and T2* Relaxometry Reveals the Olfactory System as an Iron-Dependent Structure Affected by Radiation by Njenga R. Kamau, Michelle R. Tamplin, Chu-Yu Lee, Eric D. Axelson, Isabella M. Grumbach, Michael S. Petronek

“…<b>Results:</b> Statistical analysis identified 301 altered regions with respect to regional volume and 85 regions with respect to T2* relaxation showing significant differences relative to the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Further data refinement, including the consolidation of redundant, bi-lateral structures revealed 18 subregions with significant changes in both volume and T2*. …”
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A CART-Based Model for Analyzing the Shear Behaviors of Frozen–Thawed Silty Clay and Structure Interface by Fengpan Zhu, Bo Wang, Zhiqiang Liu

“…The physical and mechanical properties of the soil–structure interface under the freeze–thaw condition are complex, making empirical shear strength models poorly applicable. …”
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65 ABCD Study Child Opportunity Index Factor Structure: The association between environment and cognitive performance by Julia Harris, Bo A. Malames, Hailley R. Moore, Caitlin A Neslon, Krista M. Lisdahl

“…Methods/Study Population: This study used ABCD (n  =  9,543) linked external data, cognitive performance, and self-reported data from youth (ages 9–10) and their caregivers. …”
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Structure and Operations of MicroVeg Vegetable Operational Innovation Platforms for Sustainable Vegetable Production in Southwestern Nigeria by Aanuoluwapo Opayinka, Akinloye Farinde, Solomon Adesoji, Clement Adebooye, Durodoluwa Oyedele

“… This study focused on the structure and operations of the MicroVeg Vegetable Operational Innovation Platforms (IPs) in Southwestern Nigeria. …”
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Fast prediction method for fatigue life of pump truck boom structure based on ensemble learning model by DONG Qing, SU Youcheng, XU Gening, SHE Lingjuan, CHANG Yibin

“…ObjectiveTo rapidly and accurately assess the fatigue life of in-service concrete pump truck boom structures, a fatigue life prediction method based on an ensemble learning model is proposed, utilizing monitoring data and machine learning techniques.MethodsFirstly, a concrete pump truck information acquisition system was employed to obtain functional and performance characteristics during the operational phase of the pump truck. …”
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Factor structure and measurement invariance of exercise self-efficacy scale among secondary school students in China by Ling Qin, Walter King Yan Ho, Selina Khoo

“…Data from 856 students (age: M = 13.80, SD = 0.94) were analysed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to identify the best-fitting factor structure. …”
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Mutational landscape of SARS-CoV-2 genome in Turkey and impact of mutations on spike protein structure. by Ozden Hatirnaz Ng, Sezer Akyoney, Ilayda Sahin, Huseyin Okan Soykam, Gunseli Bayram Akcapinar, Ozkan Ozdemir, Derya Dilek Kancagi, Gozde Sir Karakus, Bulut Yurtsever, Ayse Sesin Kocagoz, Ercument Ovali, Ugur Ozbek

“…Described mutations were also introduced in silico to the spike protein structure to analyze their isolated impacts on the protein structure. …”
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The Effects of SARS CoV-2 nsp13 Mutations on the Structure and Stability of Helicase in Chinese Isolates by Ekrem Akbulut

“…In this study, changes in the protein structure caused by SARS CoV-2 nsp13 mutations were investigated to contribute to the development of effective antiviral drugs. …”
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Discovery of natural anthraquinones as potent inhibitors against pancreatic lipase: structure-activity relationships and inhibitory mechanism by Zi-Qiang Chen, Wen-Yao He, Si-Yuan Yang, Hong-Hong Ma, Jing Zhou, Hao Li, Ya-Di Zhu, Xing-Kai Qian, Li-Wei Zou

“…Then the structure-activity relationship between anthraquinones and hPL was further analysed. …”
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Using Corrosion Health Monitoring Systems to Detect Corrosion: Real-Time Monitoring to Maintain the Integrity of the Structure by Ciężak Patryk, Vazquez-Gomez Loudres, Mattarozzi Luca, Benedetti Alessandro, Kotowski Jakub, Synaszko Piotr, Dragan Krzysztof, Głowacki Dominik, Wawryn Konrad

“…This study investigates the use of Corrosion Health Monitoring (CHM) systems to detect and manage corrosion in aviation environments, with a specific focus on enclosed areas within aircraft structures. Corrosion poses significant risks to airport facilities and aircraft, and CHM systems offer real-time monitoring and data-driven approaches for proactive corrosion management. …”
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ISSR-Based Population Genetic Structure of Some Turkish Honeybee (Apis mellifera L., 1758) Populations by Ömer Yüzer, Ersin Doğaç, Alper Tonguç, Evin Günenç

“…Herein, we preferred ISSR markers to identify the genetic structure of honey bees. The genetic diversity of honey bees has been found to be lower compared to previous studies. …”
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Population structure and genetic diversity of leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) in Bird’s Head Seascape, Papua-Indonesia by Abdul Hamid A. Toha, Deasy Lontoh, Fitryanti Pakiding, Andhika P. Prasetyo, Lisa M. Komoroske, Peter H. Dutton

“…In this study, we quantified the genetic diversity, connectivity and structure for leatherback populations in the BHS by integrating nuclear and mitochondrial (mt) DNA data. …”
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