The Effects of Scan Body Geometry on the Precision and the Trueness of Implant Impressions Using Intraoral Scanners: A Systematic Review by Roksana Mohajerani, Shirin Djalalinia, Marzieh Alikhasi

“…Cylindrical designs with optimal dimensions generally outperformed cuboidal or spherical forms. Structural modifications, such as rigid bar extensions and surface facets, often improved scan accuracy. …”
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The Importance of Blood Is Infinite: Conceptions of Blood as Life Force, Rumours and Fear of Trial Participation in a Fulani Village in Rural Gambia. by Sarah O'Neill, Susan Dierickx, Joseph Okebe, Edgard Dabira, Charlotte Gryseels, Umberto d'Alessandro, Koen Peeters Grietens

“…However, even when information provision is continuous, the emergence of rumours can be related to times of uncertainty and perceptions of vulnerability, which are often a reflection of structural inequalities and diverging value orientations between communities and public health institutions.…”
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Influence of nitrogen addition on soil respiration and soil properties in urban forests in Hefei city in China. by Yueqin Chen, Honghua Ruan

“…Nitrogen addition significantly increased soil total nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen contents (p < 0.05), but had no significant effect on soil pH value. Structural equation modeling analysis showed that nitrogen addition promoted soil microbial activity, releases heat, and thus increases soil temperature. …”
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Investigation of Antioxidant Properties of Spartium junceum L.: Effect of Plant Parts and Storage Conditions by Muhammed Mehdi Üremiş, Ergül Belge Kurutaş

“…It may be due to the structural and biochemical differences, where flowers experience extra oxidative stress. …”
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Social support and adolescent mental health in Kenya: a parallel mediation analysis of perceived control and gratitude by Ming Zhao, Heng Miao, Li-Li Zhu, Xiao-Han Zhang, Li-Wei Zang

“…This study aimed to investigate how perceived control and gratitude mediate the relationship between social support and mental health (symptoms of depression and anxiety) among Kenyan adolescents.MethodsA sample of 1,674 adolescents (aged 13–18) from four secondary schools completed validated measures of social support (MSPSS), perceived control (PCS), gratitude (GQ-6), depression (PHQ-8), and anxiety (GAD-7). The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling, controlling for age and gender.ResultsSocial support was directly associated with lower levels of depression (β = −023) and anxiety (β = −023). …”
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Neurological Recovery Following Surgical Intervention in Patients with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury at the University Teaching Hospital in Zambia by Munosiya Mulemwa, Joseph Lupenga, Martha Banda-Chalwe

“…Conclusion Neurological improvement was poor for thoracic injuries and complete injuries, highlighting the necessity for further investigation into the specific structural features and mechanisms of injury that contribute to poor neurological improvement in thoracic injuries and the identification of effective recovery approaches for these patients. …”
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The Links Between Community-Based Financial Inclusion and Household Food Availability: Evidence from Mozambique by Aweke Tadesse, Kenan Li, Jesse Helton, Jin Huang, David Ansong

“…Employing a post-test-only comparison group quasi-experimental design, the study sampled 205 female VSLG participants and non-participants from three sub-villages in Mozambique’s Sofala province. Structural equation modeling (SEM) results indicated that low-income women’s participation in VSLGs is directly associated with a reduction in household hunger score (β = −0.21, <i>p</i> < 0.01), as well as indirectly associated through the mediating role of household assets ([Sobel indirect effect] = −0.06, <i>p</i> = 0.05). …”
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Nexus between economy and environment: Greening India’s agriculture to combat climate change by YAZHINI A, MALAISAMY A, RASWANTHKRISHNA M, BALASUBRAMANIAN M, VIDHYAVATHI A

“…Weak decoupling is most evident in situations where both agricultural GDP and greenhouse gas emissions increase simultaneously but the emissions growth rate is less than the growth rate of GDP. Using the structural vector auto regressive (SVAR) model, the paper illustrates that an immediate increase in CEI reduces the net export (NE) and GDP. …”
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Culture, goal orientation and achievement of vocational college students by Xuefei Lin, Xuefei Lin, Peiyao Lei, Qi Tan, Bin Xiong, Bin Xiong

“…IntroductionThis study explored the relationship between cultural values, goal orientation, and mathematics achievement in mainland China.MethodsStructural equation modelling was used to analyze data collected from 1,004 first-year students of four majors in higher vocational colleges. …”
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Sarcopenia, functional capacity, and physical components of quality of life in older adults Mexicans: An explanatory model by Isaí Arturo Medina-Fernández, Sandra Cecilia Esparza-González, Nissa Yaing Torres Soto, Ana Laura Carrillo-Cervantes, Pedro Enrique Trujillo-Hernández, Josué Arturo Medina-Fernández

“…Moreover, structural equation was assessed using EQS software version 6.1. …”
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Public Space Optimization Strategy Through Social Network Analysis in Shenzhen’s Gongming Ancient Fair by Hang Ma, Mohan Wang, Jinqi Li, Han Liu

“…Second, the networks’ structural characteristics were analyzed using seven metrics: node degree, density, betweenness centrality, betweenness centralization, clustering coefficient, average path length, and small-world property. …”
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Stochastic and Percolating Models of Blocking Computer Networks Dynamics during Distribution of Epidemics of Evolutionary Computer Viruses by S. A. Lesko, A. S. Alyoshkin, V. V. Filatov

“…On one hand, this model is based on the use of percolation theory methods, which makes it possible to determine such structural-information characteristics of networks as the dependence of the percolation threshold on the average number of connections per one node (network density). …”
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Characteristics and controlling factors of Lucaogou formation shale reservoir in the northern edge of Bogda Mountain, the Junggar Basin, China by Fanjian Jia, Ruichao Guo, Jianwei Wang, Leqiang Zhao, Zhiping Wu

“…The deposit is primarily composed of dissolution pores, bedding fractures, and structural fractures, with a porosity of 1.23–3.26% and permeability of 0.012–0.076 mD, which are characteristic of ultra-low porosity and ultra-low permeability deposits. …”
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DYNAMICS OF ROMANIA'S GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, EXPORT AN IMPORT. A STUDY CASE IN AGRO-FOOD SECTOR, 2013-2022 by Agatha POPESCU

“…The methodology used in this study included; fixed basis and structural indices, growth rate, statistical econometric modeling using regression equations, coefficient of correlations, coefficient of determination, comparison and illustrative methods. …”
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Adoption of e-wallet in the post-pandemic era: A study on Generation X’s intention to use e-wallet by Tommy Setiawan Ruslim, Dyah Erny Herwindiati, Cokki

“…A partial least squares structural equation modeling method was used. The results confirmed that perceived ease of use and perceived compatibility positively affect perceived usefulness (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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The potential for interstate high-tech oil and gas cluster formation in the Caspian region by A. A. Khachaturyan, N. V. Lyasnikov, A. S. Abdulkadyrov, S. V. Zubkova

“…As a result of the revealed imbalance between the accumulated potential of socio-economic development and the level of development of high-tech industries in the states of the Caspian region, the necessity of formation and implementation of state policy measures aimed at the structural transformation of regional economic systems is determined.   …”
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ULTRASTRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THE BACILLUS SUBTILIS BIOFILM MATRIX IN THE STATIONARY PHASE by Sergei A. Petrov, Vladimir A. Malchevski, Andrei M. Subbotin, Alexandr S. Bazhin, Maxim V. Naruchko

“…It was revealed that structural heterogeneity is characteristic for the biofilm matrix organisation of Bacillus paleobacteria. …”
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Student and Lecturer Perceptions of the Use of an AI to Improve Communication Skills in Healthcare: An Interview Study by Hanna Brodowski, Anna Dammermann, Muriel Marieke Kinyara, Martina Andrea Obst, Fabian Samek, Corinna Peifer, Katharina Roese

“…Methods An interview study with health profession students and lecturers was conducted using a qualitative descriptive design. Recorded audio data was transcribed and evaluated by structuring qualitative content analysis. …”
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Assessing the Interplay of Indoor Environmental Quality, Energy Use, and Environmental Impacts in Educational Buildings by Tania Rus, Raluca-Paula Moldovan, Maria Ileana Pop, Ana-Maria Moldovan

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Circular business models for whey valorization in the Kenyan dairy sector through product life extension and resource recovery by Celestine Mutio, Dickson Okello, Stanley Karanja, Bockline Bebe, Simon Bolwig

“…Key limitations include a small sample size (n = 10), reliance on self-reported data, and a focus on cheese-producing processors. …”
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