Rapid assessment of seismic performance for multi-story RC frame buildings using direct prediction method by Xin Chen, Haojie Hu, Wenwei Fu, Tao Liu, Yong Sun, Cong Liu

“…The foundation of seismic resilience assessment lies in the calculation of structural seismic performance. Traditional methods for seismic performance calculation are usually based on refined finite element models, resulting in low computational efficiency. …”
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Fluorescence and Hyperspectral Sensors for Nondestructive Analysis and Prediction of Biophysical Compounds in the Green and Purple Leaves of <i>Tradescantia</i> Plants by Renan Falcioni, Roney Berti de Oliveira, Marcelo Luiz Chicati, Werner Camargos Antunes, José Alexandre M. Demattê, Marcos Rafael Nanni

“…For analyses, principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares regression (PLSR) were used to predict eight structural and ultrastructural (biophysical) traits in green and purple <i>Tradescantia</i> leaves. …”
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Air quality and travel behavior: analyzing the impact of smog on the intentions to choose clean air destinations in Lahore, Pakistan by Farrukh Baig, Nabeel Shakeel, Muhammad Shafin Saif, Kainat Amar, Jaeyoung Jay Lee, Febri Kurniawan

“…A questionnaire survey was conducted in Lahore city, Pakistan, which suffers from the worst air quality. A structural equation modeling technique was used to analyze the data. …”
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Radar Monitoring and Numerical Simulation Reveal the Impact of Underground Blasting Disturbance on Slope Stability by Chi Ma, Zhan He, Peitao Wang, Wenhui Tan, Qiangying Ma, Cong Wang, Meifeng Cai, Yichao Chen

“…Both elevation and lithological conditions significantly influence the intensity of vibration responses: high-elevation areas and structurally loose rock masses exhibit greater dynamic sensitivity. …”
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Factors Influencing Medical Students&#x2019; Acceptance of Clinical Virtual Simulation Experiments: A Combined TAM and TPB Approach by Hui Lv, Yu Ning, Xuebin Li, Lanqing Meng, Caimei Yang, Yongming Jiang, Xiaoxia Li, Lingjiao Tang, Xinzhou Li

“…A total of 387 students participated in the study, and the data were collected through an online survey and analyzed via structural equation modeling. …”
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The role of influencer content value and credibility in purchase intention by Ahmad Shaheen, Abdullah Khataan, Abdelrehim Awad, Anwar Yahia Shams Eldin, Awadia Elnour

“…Employing a descriptive-explanatory design, survey data were collected from 633 social media users. …”
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Immune and Safety Analysis of <i>ultra</i>IPV^TM, a Novel UVC-Inactivated Polio Vaccine by David A. MacLeod, John K. Tobin, Ruth V. Bushnell, Taralyn J. Wiggins, Shyamkumar TS, Ramchander Nadipelly, Steven Lawson, Viju V. Pillai, Gregory J. Tobin, Stephen J. Dollery

“…The potential of UVC inactivation to maintain structural integrity and immunogenicity of viral antigens, while circumventing safety issues with conventional vaccines, could bolster global polio eradication efforts and holds promise for applications to numerous other viral pathogens. …”
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The impact of hypoxia on psychological and cognitive functioning in high-altitude climbers by Wiktoria Zamirska, Nadia Hornig, Aleksandra Kołodziej, Aleksandra Cieplak, Zuzanna Czyżewicz

“…These deficits are linked to hypoxia-induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and structural brain changes.  However, certain cognitive domains, such as perceptual processes and problem-solving abilities, appear to remain relatively unaffected by high-altitude conditions. …”
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Predicting excavation-induced lateral displacement using improved particle swarm optimization and extreme learning machine with sparse measurements by Cheng Chen, Guan-Nian Chen, Song Feng, Xiao-Zhen Fan, Liang-Tong Zhan, Yun-Min Chen

“…Monitoring lateral displacement in deep excavation projects is crucial for structural stability and safety. Traditional methods, like manual inclinometers, are accurate but costly and labor-intensive. …”
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ANN and RF Optimized by Hunter–Prey Algorithm for Predicting Post-Blast RC Column Morphology by Kai Rong, Yongsheng Jia, Yingkang Yao, Jinshan Sun, Qi Yu, Hongliang Tang, Jun Yang, Xianqi Xie

“…The drilling and blasting method is commonly employed for the rapid demolition of outdated buildings by destroying key structural components and inducing progressive collapse. …”
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An in silico to in vivo approach identifies retinoid-X receptor activating tert-butylphenols used in food contact materials by Brenda J. Mengeling, Azhagiya Singam Ettayapuram Ramaprasad, Martyn T. Smith, Dania Turkieh, Nicole C. Kleinstreuer, Kamel Mansouri, Kathleen A. Durkin, Michele A. La Merrill, J. David Furlow

“…Butylphenols comprised the largest, high-probability, structural group (58 compounds); several are food contact chemicals with widespread commercial use. …”
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Optimizing supply chain performance through sustainable manufacturing practices and capabilities in emerging markets: an integrated linear (PLS-SEM) and non-linear (fsQCA) approach by Jewel Rana, Md Zubair Ahmad, Mohammad Fakhrul Islam, Md Nazmul Islam Jihad, Md. Rashed, Mohammed Kamruzzaman

“…Accordingly, the study proposed five hypotheses to test the empirical validation using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA). …”
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Denoising very low-field magnetic resonance images using native noise modeling by Tonny Ssentamu, Tonny Ssentamu, Alvin Kimbowa, Alvin Kimbowa, Ronald Omoding, Edgar Atamba, Pius K. Mukwaya, George W. Jjuuko, Sairam Geethanath, Sairam Geethanath

“…Qualitative assessments, including difference maps, line intensity plots, and effective receptive fields, suggested that NND preserves structural details and edges compared to random noise denoising (RND), indicating potential enhancements in visual quality. …”
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An explainable AI-based framework for predicting and optimizing blast-induced ground vibrations in surface mining by Charan Kumar Ala, Zefree Lazarus Mayaluri, Aman Kaushik, Nikhat Parveen, Surabhi Saxena, Abu Taha Zamani, Debendra Muduli

“…Blast induced ground vibrations (BIGV) pose critical challenges in surface mining, threatening structural integrity, worker safety, and environmental compliance. …”
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MODERN CAPABILITIES OF BREAST PATHOLOGY DIAGNOSTICS by I. V. Vysotskaya, N. V. Zabolotskaya, V. P. Letyagin, K. P. Laktionov, K. A. Chubarova, N. V. Levkina

“…However, this is not sufficient for a complete interpretation of the patient»s condition in case of non-palpable breast formations, ambiguous interpretation of imaging under structural changes, increased density of breast tissue, etc.In this regard, the introduction of new technologies and their evaluation in terms of practicality is a logical and developing method of early diagnosis of breast pathology.One of the methods that enables enhancing the information capability of ultrasonic diagnosis of breast is elastography. …”
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Accelerating the prevention of HIV and violence in adolescent girls and young women in Zimbabwe through multi-sectoral programming: Cross-sectional analysis of the 2017 violence ag... by Martina Mchenga, Brendan Maughan-Brown, Rachel Yates, Lucas Hertzog, Boladé Hamed Banougnin, Silinganisiwe Dzumbunu, Madison T. Little, Lucie Cluver, Elona Toska

“…In Zimbabwe, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) encounter significant challenges, including HIV risk and gender-based violence. This study analyses data from 7,211 AGYW aged 13–24 from the 2017 Zimbabwe Violence Against Children Survey. …”
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Machine learning approach for Studying the multifunctionality of soil against global climate changes by Xiangng Hu, Yingying Xie, Qixing Zhou, Li Mu

“…Due to the high heterogeneity of climate and land use changes, mapping the patterns of global soil EMF in the past and future is necessary and challenging. EMF data from 790 sampling points worldwide were analyzed using a random forest algorithm with SHAP analysis, partial dependence analysis and structural equation modeling to elucidate driving mechanisms of soil EMF under global change and to forecast the global distribution of soil EMF. …”
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Social determinants of health and rehabilitation service areas: an urban and rural mediation analysis by Sanghun Nam, Susanne Schmidt, Julianna M. Dean, Alex F. Bokov, Timothy A. Reistetter, Timothy A. Reistetter

“…Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses identified five social determinants of health domains—social, economic, educational, physical infrastructure, and healthcare—which were assessed using structural equation modeling to evaluate their direct and mediated effects on community discharge rates.ResultsSignificant disparities in community discharge rates were observed across urban and rural areas. …”
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Intrincada construcción de identidad profesional y relaciones de poder: percepciones en docentes universitarios de Educación Física (Intricate construction of professional identity... by Yanet Amanda Maquera-Maquera, Saúl Bermejo-Paredes, Erika Olivera Condori, Rogelio Domingo Cahuana Tapia, Yony Martín Pino Vanegas, Efrain Humberto Yupanqui Pino, Silo Nahun Chuquicallata Paricahua, Henry Mark Vilca Apaza

“…In the current university management model, the teacher, in addition to assuming an attributed identity, linked to structural positions of dominance-subordination, experiences certain external pressures to abdicate his vocation and professional training in favor of the idea of ​​becoming a scientific and bureaucratic being. out of obligation. …”
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Decent work and nurses' work ability: A cross-sectional study of the mediating effects of perceived insider status and psychological well-being by Heba Emad El-Gazar, Amira Mohammed Ali, Mona Shawer, Reham Moharam Serag, Mohamed Ali Zoromba

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted across four public hospitals in two regions of Egypt, utilizing a self-reported survey with validated instruments, including the Decent Work Scale, Perceived Insider Status Scale, Psychological Well-being Scale, and Work Ability–Personal Radar Scale. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation analyses, and structural equation modeling. …”
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