Valorization of Food Waste: Extracting Bioactive Compounds for Sustainable Health and Environmental Solutions by Nikša Bekavac, Korina Krog, Ana Stanić, Dunja Šamec, Anita Šalić, Maja Benković, Tamara Jurina, Jasenka Gajdoš Kljusurić, Davor Valinger, Ana Jurinjak Tušek

“…Studies lacking empirical data, not addressing the extraction or application of bioactives, or published in languages other than English were excluded.…”
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Hospital Context Determinants of Variability in Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevalence: Multi-Level Analysis by Rui Malheiro, André Amaral Gomes, Carlos Fernandes, Ana Fareleira, Ana Lebre, Dulce Pascoalinho, João Gonçalves-Pereira, José-Artur Paiva, Rita Sá-Machado

“…The study variables included patient, structural, and process variables, tested as risk factors, with patients clustered in hospitals. …”
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Functional neuroplasticity in chronic post-stroke aphasia following a singing intervention in a cross-over randomised trial by Noelia Martínez-Molina, Anni Pitkäniemi, Sini-Tuuli Siponkoski, Nella Moisseinen, Linda Kuusela, Sari Laitinen, Essi-Reetta Särkämö, Johanna Pekkola, Susanna Melkas, Gottfried Schlaug, Boris Kleber, Aleksi J. Sihvonen, Teppo Särkämö

“…Abstract Group-based singing has been shown to improve language outcomes and induce structural neuroplasticity in chronic post-stroke aphasia (PSA). …”
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Surface patterning for multi-scale strain analysis of in-situ SEM mechanical experiments by Bin Zhang, Xianjue Ye, Jin Wang, Yuefei Zhang, Ze Zhang

“…Such experimental analyses offer an opportunity to further explore multi-scale strain heterogeneity in some advanced structural materials and provide reliable experimental verification for material mechanics simulations.…”
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Crafting the Organic Mindset Through Attitude: A PLS-SEM Approach by Kalisri L. Aravindan, Aysa Siddika, T. Ramayah, Farheen S. Wani, Sanmugam Annamalah, N. Ilhavenil, Lylia Hamdan Sunita

“…The study utilized purposive sampling, and data analysis was conducted by Partial Least Square, Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). …”
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The influence of public health organization on response to the COVID-19 pandemic in four Canadian provinces: A comparative qualitative analysis by Susan Usher, Sara Allin, Lara Gautier, Katherine Fierlbeck, Veena Sriram, Aidan Bodner, Camille Trapé, Leah Shipton, Alessia Montecalvo, Peter Berman

“…All public health systems relied on healthcare resources for testing programs despite differences in the integration of public health under healthcare governance structures; centralization of healthcare governance was a facilitator. …”
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Environmental behavior of microplastic - heavy metal synergistic contamination in a typical urban-rural river network by Kaihang Zhang, Jian Huang, Jiamei Zhang, Hua Zhang, Shanshan Xi

“…Based on the correlation analysis and structural equation model, the polymer type of MPs (path coefficient = 0.3798) and the content of HMs in water (path coefficient = 0.3391) were the significant influence drivers on the adsorption of HMs by MPs. …”
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Multi-methodological approach for assessing surface faulting and paleoliquefaction history in central Italy: applicative implications for seismic microzonation studies in the Quate... by Marco Tallini, Deborah Maceroni, Emanuela Falcucci, Fabrizio Galadini, Stefano Gori, Vincenzo Guerriero, Marco Spadi, Marco Moro, Michele Saroli, Michele Saroli

“…The acquisition of paleoseismological, geophysical and geognostic data allowed to rule out the presence of the active and capable fault in the school area and to characterize several soft sediment deformation structures, interpreted as seismites related to two earthquake-induced paleoliquefaction events. …”
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GO-GREEN GASTRONOMY DELIVERY: THE ROLE OF GREEN-PACKAGE DESIGN ENHANCING QUALITY AND VALUE CREATION ON BANG SAEN’S TOURIST DESTINATION by Parinya NAKPATHOM, Kannapat KANKAEW, Charlton BRUTON, Ali Mohsin Salim Ba AWAIN, Ali Said JABOOB, Hyewon JANG, Chee Keng LEE

“…The questionnaire was administered for data collection both onsite and online. The direct and indirect effects were examined by Partial Least SquareStructural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). …”
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Unraveling the cleft: A historical and comparative review of non-syndromic orofacial cleft etiology and classification by Puškar Nataša, Jakovljević Aleksandar, Simić Radoje, Nikolić Nađa, Miljanović Milica, Arsić Ivan, Petrović Đorđe, Đerlek Amar, Nedeljković Nenad

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Network analysis of work-family support and career identity and their associations with job burnout among primary healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study by Si-cheng Liu, Yuan Xu, Ming Yang, Jia-yi Sun, Qi-rong Qin, Qi-rong Qin, Qi-rong Qin, Gui-xia Fang, Gui-xia Fang

“…Network analysis revealed structural differences in the burnout-support-identity networks between groups after propensity score matching (M = 0.261, p < 0.001). …”
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Strategies for Increasing Youth Participation in Longitudinal Survey Research: Lessons from a Pilot Study by Valentina Castillo Cifuentes, Ana Ferrer, Mike Ronchka, Ilona Dougherty, Amelia Clarke, Sana Khaliq, Eki Okungbowa, Ian Korovinsky, Mishika Khurana

“…The pilot study provided valuable insights into optimizing recruitment, survey design, and incentive structures for a longitudinal study. These findings provide insights for improving participant engagement and retention in research studies, as well as a co-creation approach to research design.…”
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Complex factors combinations driving tea growers to adopt ecological agricultural practices in tea gardens by Zhaoshuo Yan, Zhaoshuo Yan, Wenzhe Zhang, Xiao Liu, Zhengyuan Li, Yutao Zhao, Mingjiang Zeng, Shuilian Gao, Shuilian Gao, Shuilian Gao

“…Nevertheless, a dearth of discourse exists regarding the intricacies surrounding farmers' adoption of tea garden ecological agriculture practices (TGEAP), particularly the complex interplay between adoption factors and outcomes.MethodsUsing data of 310 farmers, this study employed complexity theories and Stimulus-Organism-Response theories, and integrated Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling and fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis to explore the complex relationships between farmer characteristics, internal and external factors, and adoption of farmer.ResultsThe results show three influential paths in the Stimulus-Organism-Response model, and environmental protection attitude (EPA) and production expectation (PE) act as intermediaries. …”
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In-depth study and optimization of process parameters to enhance tensile and compressive strengths of PETG in FDM technology by Rajan Kumaresan, Kumaran Kadirgama, Mahendran Samykano, Wan Sharuzi Wan Harun, Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam, Krishnan Kanny

“…This study investigates the mechanical properties (tensile and compressive) and structural characteristics of PETG samples printed using FDM technology by varying the infill pattern and raster angle and reducing the infill density from 100 % to 50 %. …”
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Multi-Objective Sensitivity Analysis of Hydraulic–Mechanical–Electrical Parameters for Hydropower System Transient Response by Yongjia Li, Yixuan Guo, Ming Li, Liuwei Lei, Huaming Hu, Diyi Chen, Ziwen Zhao, Beibei Xu

“…The load increase transition process is selected for parameter sensitivity analysis to evaluate the influence of various structural, operational, and control parameters on unit stability and to identify key parameters affecting stability. …”
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Leaf anatomy of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz. cv. IAC-12) after herbicides application to control weeds in Minas Gerais, Brazil by Daniel Valadão Silva, Cassia Michelle Cabral, Sarah Stéphane Diamantina da Costa, Matheus Freitas Souza, Evander Alves Ferreira, Renan Rodrigues Braga, Gustavo Antônio Mendes Pereira, José Barbosa dos Santos

“…Micro-morphological changes precede the appearance of visible damage after herbicide application and are essential in providing data for the safe recommendation in chemical management of weeds. …”
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The influence of carbon perception on sustainable behaviors: Tailoring sustainability strategies based on individuals' levels of openness to green technology adoption by Sasichakorn Wongsaichia, Teerapong Pienwisetkaew, Wanwisa Wannapipat, Khwanjira Ponsree, Chavis Ketkaew

“…We explore both direct and indirect pathways from perceived carbon impact to sustainable behavior, with environmental awareness and intention to adopt green technology as key mediators. Using multigroup structural equation modeling, data from 542 users of a carbon footprint platform in Thailand were analyzed. …”
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Vitamin C enhances co-localization of novel TET1 nuclear bodies with both Cajal and PML bodies in colorectal cancer cells by Nour El Osmani, Corinne Prévostel, Laurence Picque Lasorsa, Mohammad El Harakeh, Zeina Radwan, Hiba Mawlawi, Marwan El Sabban, Margret Shirinian, Zeina Dassouki

“…In addition, we report that VitC treatment of HCT116 cells induces 5hmC foci biogenesis and triggers 5hmC marks to form active complexes with nuclear body components, including both Cajal and PML proteins. Our data highlight novel NB-concentrating TET1 in CRC cells and demonstrate that VitC modulates TET1-NBs’ interactions with other nuclear structures. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant and postpartum women regarding stress urinary incontinence by Qin Dong, Shenxian Wan, Ruihua Wang, Sanshan Guo, Hong Shen, Ningjuan Wang, Wenting Cai, Luxi Cai, Wei Zhao

“…Conducted in Suzhou from January to March 2024, the cross-sectional study involved 476 participants, predominantly pregnant women (81.3%). Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires, covering demographic characteristics and KAP scores. …”
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International experiences on active travel planning: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by Yuting Zhang, Jennifer Kent, Patrick Harris, John D Nelson, Michael Tong, Sotiris Vardoulakis

“…This study uses online survey data from practitioners working in the planning and provision of active travel related initiatives (N = 40), to understand international experiences, as influenced by the surge of interest in active travel during the pandemic. …”
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