The influence of COVID-19 on the practice of physical activity in the European Union countries by Diego Álvarez-Lourido, José Luis Paniza-Prados, Antonio Álvarez-Sousa

“…Objective: Analyze how pandemics contribute to the increase in social inequalities in the health sector. Method: Data are taken from Eurobarometer 97.3. We use the Generalized Structural Equation Model (GSEM) methodology for this analysis. …”
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Temporal–Spatial Partial Differential Equation Modeling of Land Cover Dynamics via Satellite Image Time Series and Sparse Regression by Ming Kang, Zheng Zhang, Zhitao Zhao, Keli Shi, Junfang Zhao, Ping Tang

“…The numerical results show that the model achieves good performance, with mean structural similarity index (SSIM) values exceeding 0.82, mean peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) values ranging from 28.5 to 32.8, and mean mean squared error (MSE) values approximating <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>9</mn><mo>×</mo><msup><mn>10</mn><mrow><mo>−</mo><mn>4</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> for low-resolution MODIS images. …”
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DYNAMICS OF MISCARRIAGE AMONG THE FEMALE POPULATION OF FERTILE AGE IN UKRAINE AND IN LVIV REGION IN 2014-2021 by Nataliia Timchenko, Taras Gutor

“…The study uses the methods of a systemic approach and structural-logical analysis, medical-statistical analysis, namely the calculation of chain (relative to the previous year) indicators of a dynamic series: absolute growth, growth rate and increment rate. …”
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From parental education to under-5 mortality: how antenatal care and hand hygiene mediate the pathway mechanisms by Tapas Mazumder, Itismita Mohanty, Danish Ahmad, Theo Niyonsenga

“…Methods This study conducted weighted mediation analyses using the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data from 2011, 2014 and 2017–18, with sample sizes 4,658, 4,367, and 4,826, respectively, and estimated a generalised structural equation model. …”
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Effects of home bleaching agents on hybrid ceramics: mechanical properties and color change by Waleed M. Hafny, Imam M. Ibrahim, Mohamed El-Demellawy, Hoda M. Abdel Sadek

“…VITA ENAMIC® offers greater structural reliability and predictability for aesthetic restorations, while Grandio Blocs provide superior durability and stress resistance for high-stress clinical applications.…”
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Impact of Reverse Empowerment and Proactive Motivations on Physicians’ Online Knowledge Sharing in Digital Platforms: Survey Study by Jingyuan Su, Kathy Ning Shen, Xitong Guo

“…The second stage used partial least squares-structural equation modeling to examine the direct, moderation, and mediation effects among the constructs, with bootstrapping used for significance testing. …”
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THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PREDICTIVE COMPETENCE IN MODERN SPECIALISTS by Viacheslav Osadchyi, Maksym Pavlenko, Liliia Pavlenko, Oleksii Sysoiev, Vladyslav Kruglyk

“…Research objectives are as follows: to conceptualise predictive competence within the context of digital transformation; to analyse structural shifts in its key components (cognitive, regulatory, and communicative); to explore the mechanisms of AI’s influence on cognitive predicting processes; to systematise potential advantages and risks associated with the integration of AI in professional contexts. …”
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Effect of polar functional groups on the hydrophobicity of carbon nanotubes-bacterial cellulose nanocomposite by Sa’aya Nurul Syahirah Nasuha, Halim Norhana Abdul, Norrrahim Mohd Nor Faiz, Tajuddin Hairul Anuar, Demon Siti Zulaikha Ngah, Azmi Ahmad Farid Mohd

“…Upon the synthesis of CNT/BC (BXC) and functionalized BXC (BXC-OH, BXC-COOH, BXC-F, and BXC-NH2), their chemical structural and optical properties were studied by UV-Visible, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Direct and Indirect Effects of Risk Perception and Risk Information on PTSD in Frontline Healthcare Workers by Wu L, Geng S, Zhou Y, Jiao R, Ouyang H, Cheng S, Shang Z, Yan W, Wang J, Jia Y, Li X, Liu W

“…The PTSD checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), risk information questionnaire, and risk perception questionnaire are utilized to collect data.Methods: Bivariate correlation analysis and structural equation modelling are performed to analyze the mediating role of risk perception in the relationship between risk information and PTSD.Results: The estimated prevalence of PTSD among frontline healthcare workers is 28.2%. …”
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Overcoming challenges of developing a live-attenuated dengue vaccine and the path forward by Dr Walid Kandeil, Dr Mayuri Sharma

“…Additional immunogenicity analysis across phase I/II/III trials revealed engagement of long-lasting tetravalent, functional antibody, and cell-mediated immune responses directed against the structural and nonstructural components of the vaccine, irrespective of baseline serostatus. …”
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Path analysis of the influence of digital health literacy on self-management behaviour among elderly patients with chronic diseases in rural China by Xuefang Liu, Xiaomin Gan, Guangqin Ren, Zhongrui Mao, Jiuying Hu, Chengcheng Sha, Juan Wu

“…Common method bias tests, descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were performed via SPSS 29.0. The structural equation model was constructed and tested via AMOS 27.0. …”
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ProstaNet: A Novel Geometric Vector Perceptrons–Graph Neural Network Algorithm for Protein Stability Prediction in Single- and Multiple-Point Mutations with Experimental Validation... by Tianjian Liang, Ze-Yu Sun, Rieko Ishima, Xiang-Qun Xie, Ying Xue, Wei Li, Zhiwei Feng

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ROLE OF THE CELLULAR IMMUNITY IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF BRAIN CONTUSION by A. O. Norka, S. V. Vorobyev, R. N. Kuznetsova, M. K. Serebriakova, I. V. Kudryavtsev, S. N. Kovalenko

“…Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common pathologies of the central nervous system in the world, and the use of structural neuroimaging methods – computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – often doesn’t allow assessment of the severity of the brain injury that has occurred. …”
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Childhood maltreatment and depression: mediating role of lifestyle factors, personality traits, adult traumas, and social connections among middle-aged and elderly participants by Xuemei Wang, Zhi Cao, Shaohua Yin, Tingshan Duan, Tao Sun, Chenjie Xu

“…A path analysis using structural equation modeling (SEM) was then performed to assess the mediating effects of lifestyle factors, personality traits, adult traumas, and social connections. …”
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Revolutionizing diabetes treatment: computational insights into 4-hydroxy isoleucine derivatives and advanced molecular screening for antidiabetic compounds by Lakshmi Mounika Kelam, Manjinder Singh Gill, M. Elizabeth Sobhia

“…MD revealed stable protein-ligand complexes, evidenced by low RMSD values (0.2–0.4 nm) and minimal residue fluctuations (RMSF), confirming their structural integrity. The generative AI approach using LigDream also generated 100 novel 4HILe derivatives, with top candidates exhibiting strong docking scores and key molecular interactions against α-glucosidase, α-amylase, and aldose reductase. …”
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Brain and brain blood vessels histological description in autopsies of fetuses/neonates born to mothers with hypertension during pregnancy. A case–control studyResearch in context... by Johana González, Jorge Anxdrés Franco, Carlos Escudero, Mercedes Olaya

“…Summary: Background: Children born to women with hypertension during pregnancy have a two to threefold increased risk of developing cognitive disorders compared to children born to women without hypertension. However, structural changes in the central nervous system of these children remain poorly understood. …”
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Investigating Clinicians’ Intentions and Influencing Factors for Using an Intelligence-Enabled Diagnostic Clinical Decision Support System in Health Care Systems: Cross-Sectional S... by Rui Zheng, Xiao Jiang, Li Shen, Tianrui He, Mengting Ji, Xingyi Li, Guangjun Yu

“… BackgroundAn intelligence-enabled clinical decision support system (CDSS) is a computerized system that integrates medical knowledge, patient data, and clinical guidelines to assist health care providers make clinical decisions. …”
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Ecosystem health evaluation and driving Force analysis of high groundwater Table Coal-Grain complex area based on remote sensing information by Anya Zhong, Zhenqi Hu, Tiantian Yang, Zhen Wang

“…Utilizing partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), this study examines the spatiotemporal evolution trends of ecological quality in HGT CGCA from 1985 to 2020 and explores the underlying driving mechanisms. …”
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Association between depressive symptoms and physical exercise in college students: longitudinal mediating effects of social support and psychological resilience by Yuanyuan Hou, Xinyi Liu, Zhendong Li, Shouzhen Huang, Wenjuan Chen, Yuhao Jiang, Panpan He, Jingquan Sun, Haijun Han

“…Amos 28.0 was used to construct the cross-lag model and structural equation model for analysis.Results(1) Depressive symptoms at T1 negatively predicted physical activity at T2 (β = −0.07, p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Aneuploidy screening in women of advanced age in the public healthcare setting of a low- to middle- income country – an observational cohort study by L Geerts, N Du Toit, M Schoeman

“…As uptake of testing and/or TOP was higher with abnormal ultrasound findings, a prenatal screening programme addressing structural anomalies and aneuploidies simultaneously (i.e. ultrasound) is preferred over other DS screening tools that target DS specifically. …”
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