Association Between Shift Working and Brain Morphometric Changes in Workers: A Voxel-wise ComparisonKey Messages by Joon Yul Choi, Sungmin Kim, Yongho Lee, Dohyeon Kim, Wanhyung Lee

“…To investigate the association of structural changes between shift workers and non-shift workers, a general linear model and threshold-free cluster enhancement were used with covariates, including total intracranial volume, age, and sex. …”
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UAV-Based Quantitative Assessment of Road Embankment Smoothness and Compaction Using Curvature Analysis and Intelligent Monitoring by Jin-Young Kim, Jin-Woo Cho, Chang-Ho Choi, Sung-Yeol Lee

“…In road embankment earthworks, ground compaction quality is critical for structural stability and maintenance. This study proposes a methodology combining UAV photogrammetry with intelligent compaction quality management systems to evaluate surface flatness and compaction homogeneity in real-time. …”
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Capacity Enhancement in Free-Space Optics Networks via Optimized Optical Code Division Multiple Access Image Transmission by Somia A. Abd El-Mottaleb, Mehtab Singh, Hassan Yousif Ahmed, Median Zeghid, Maisara Mohyeldin Gasim Mohamed

“…The system’s performance is evaluated under various atmospheric conditions, including three fog levels and real-world visibility data from Alexandria city, Egypt. Image Quality Assessment (IQA) metrics, including Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), correlation coefficients, and Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM), are evaluated for both unfiltered and median-filtered images. …”
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Basal Heave Stability Analysis of Excavations in Bangkok Soft Clay with Confined Groundwater Recovery Using Numerical Modeling by Avirut Puttiwongrak, Thatree Deekaoropkun, Khin Phyu Sin, Krit Saowiang, Pittaya Jamsawang, Piti Sukontasukkul

“…Ultimately, the findings advocate for the integration of advanced modeling techniques in geotechnical engineering to improve safety and structural integrity in excavation projects.…”
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Model for determining the adequacy of drinking water intake in the Nambo coastal area of Indonesia by Tasnim Tasnim, La Ode Saafi, Kadek Ayu Karuniawati, Fitri Fitri, Nuzul Wahyuning Tias, Ririn Putri Handayani, Indriani Indriani, Eka Putri Saripati, Wa Ode Fitra Saripati

“…The study employs a quantitative cross-sectional design involving 100 participants aged 15 years and older. Data analysis was conducted using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). …”
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Impact of external stimuli and management control systems on radical innovation and startup performance by Arfah Piliang, Meutia, Elvin Bastian, Munawar Muchlish

“…A quantitative approach using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was applied to data collected from 250 startup managers in Indonesia. …”
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Climate, diet, and nutrition drive gut microbiome variation in a fruit-specialist primate by Nina Beeby, Lahitsara Jean Pierre, Razafindraibe Faustin Jean Guy, Rakotonjatovo Justin, Tombotiana Aimé Victor, Giulia Rossi, Lotte van den Hout, Jessica M. Rothman, Katherine R. Amato, Timothy H. Webster, Andrea L. Baden

“…Abstract Much of what we know about drivers of mammalian gut microbiome (GM) variation focuses on limited seasonal data, or effects of dietary fiber, particularly in leaf-eating and grazing taxa. …”
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Beyond Social Norms: Exploring the Drivers of Youth's Political Participation Via Social Media by Marta Santos, Mijail Naranjo-Zolotov, Le Anh Nguyen Long, Albert Acedo, Afshin Ashofteh, Manuela Aparício

“…This study examines the factors driving online political participation among young adults by integrating the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Civic Voluntarism Model. Structural equation modelling was applied using survey data from 236 young adults to analyse the relationships between attitudes, subjective norms, psychological engagement, political interactions, and resource availability. …”
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Resource-Driven industrialization and economic growth in BRICS+: A pathway to sustainability or environmental tension? by Mahmud Hasan Riaz, Montasir Alam, Ayub Ali, Zobayer Ahmed, Mohammad Sharif Uddin, Asif Raihan

“…Using advanced panel cointegration techniques—Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS), Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS), and Canonical Cointegrating Regression (CCR)—the analysis provides robust empirical evidence on how these structural factors influence environmental sustainability across a diverse and geopolitically evolving set of emerging economies. …”
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Advancing antiracist research: addressing health inequities among juvenile legal system-impacted youth using Public Health Critical Race Praxis by Emily Dauria, Johanna Folk, Sarah Godoy, Evan Holloway, Jeanne McPhee, David Hoskins, Ali Yurasek, Katharine Galbraith, Sheridan Sweet, Eraka Bath, Marina Tolou-Shams

“…Abstract Youth impacted by the juvenile legal system (JLS) disproportionately experience health and healthcare inequities, including those related to substance use, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health. Structural racism is a primary driver of JLS systems contact and health inequities, interacting with other forms of oppression to negatively impact minoritized youth at every step of the JLS process. …”
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A Novel Adaptive Cuboid Regional Growth Algorithm for Trunk–Branch Segmentation of Point Clouds from Two Fruit Tree Species by Yuheng Cao, Ning Wang, Bin Wu, Xin Zhang, Yaxiong Wang, Shuting Xu, Man Zhang, Yanlong Miao, Feng Kang

“…Furthermore, the algorithm can automatically and effectively identify the starting and ending points of growth based on the structural characteristics of fruit tree branches, solving the problem of where to start and when to stop. …”
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Deep Joint Source Channel Coding for Privacy-Aware End-to-End Image Transmission by Mehdi Letafati, Seyyed Amirhossein Ameli Kalkhoran, Ecenaz Erdemir, Babak Hossein Khalaj, Hamid Behroozi, Deniz Gunduz

“…Simultaneously generalizing the ideas of privacy funnel and wiretap coding, a multi-objective optimization framework is expressed that characterizes the trade-off between image reconstruction quality and information leakage to eavesdroppers, taking into account the structural similarity index (SSIM) for improving the perceptual quality of image reconstruction. …”
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How does time pressure shape impulsive buying behavior? Hedonic vs. utilitarian values emerges as a key driver on E-commerce platforms by Andri Dayarana K. Silalahi, Do Thi Thanh Phuong, Adi Prasetyo Tedjakusuma, Ixora Javanisa Eunike, Dalianus Riantama

“…Additionally, the research investigates the moderating effect of time pressure on the relationship between consumer value and impulsive buying behavior. This study uses structural equation modeling (SEM) with Smart-PLS software to analyze data from Indonesian (N = 520) e-commerce buyers. …”
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Government expenditure and sustainable development in emerging markets: The role of institutional quality by Hoang Phong Le, Thanh Huu Phu Nguyen, Ho Hoang Gia Bao

“…The gaps, however, become more significant in emerging markets where inherent structural challenges and sustainability objectives coexist. …”
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Franchising Interest: an empirical study of university students’ entrepreneurial intentions by Md. Abu Issa Gazi, Abdullah Al Masud, Mohammad Bin Amin, Sukanta Biswas, Amani Abdalatti, Arafat Jahan Yeana, Abdul Rahman bin S. Senathirajah, Veronika Fenyves

“…A survey of 400 students from various universities in Bangladesh was conducted, employing structural equation modeling (SEM) for data analysis. …”
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Coordination, Comprehensiveness and Continuity as the Quality Measures of Remote Primary Healthcare in Poland by Liliana Hawrysz, Renata Walczak, Agnieszka Bitkowska, Piotr Korneta, Wioletta Pomaranik, Magdalena Kludacz-Alessandri

“…The survey was conducted among 98 patients in primary healthcare facilities nationwide in 2021. Structural equation modelling was used in the data analysis. …”
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Wind Field Characteristics of the 13 June 2014 Downburst Event in Beijing Based on Meteorological Tower Records by Shi Zhang, Yibo Wang, Zengzhi Qian, Kexin Guo, Xiaoda Xu, Daxing Zhou, Qing Cao

“…Understanding the characteristics of downburst wind fields is crucial for studying structural resistance to downbursts. Based on measured data from the 325 m meteorological tower in Beijing, this paper investigates the spatiotemporal evolution of mean and fluctuating winds during a non-stationary downburst. …”
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Impact of non-pharmacological interventions on incidence of hand, foot and mouth disease during the COVID-19 pandemic: a large population-based observational study by Wanwan Ma, Xue Li, Na Wang, Jiabing Wu, Yongkang Xiao, Sai Hou, Niannian Bi, Lei Gong, Fen Huang

“…Methods Utilizing HFMD surveillance data from the Anhui Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2015–2020) and varying levels of COVID-19 emergency measures, a Bayesian structural time series model predicted the counterfactual HFMD incidence and quantified the causal relationships with NPIs. …”
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Racial (In)Equity in South Los Angeles—Community Centered Experiences with COVID-19 Syndemics by Dilara K. Üsküp, Yelba M. Castellon-Lopez, Oluwadamilola Jolayemi, Cheryl A. Branch, Oladunni Adeyiga, Steve Shoptaw

“…Community-centered support services should address the economic, social, and structural impact of the pandemic on vulnerable communities. …”
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Experience economy and authenticity in the heritage tourism sector: A multiple-dimensional approach by Peng Zhu, Xiaoting Chi, Hyungseo Bobby Ryu, Heesup Han

“…Moreover, this study explores the mediating effect of the experience economy on perceived authenticity and satisfaction. This study used structural equation modeling to evaluate questionnaire survey data from 360 Chinese heritage tourists. …”
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