The Impact of Structural Funds on Regional Growth: A Panel Data Spatial Analysis by Micaela Antunes, Miguel Viegas, Celeste Varum, Carlos Pinho

“…Given the persistence of those large regional inequalities, it is pertinent to analyse the efficiency of structural funds. In light of the neoclassical theory, these funds should contribute to improving the economic efficiency among the poorest regions, promoting regional convergence. …”
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Design of Silicon Photonic Structures for Multi-Site, Multi-Spectral Optogenetics in the Deep Brain by Roya Nazempour, Qianyi Zhang, Changbo Liu, Xing Sheng

“…Micro- and nanoscale photonic structures and devices play important roles in the development of advanced biophotonic systems, in particular, implantable light sources for optogenetic stimulations. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Structural Characteristics of Starch from 10 Varieties of Lotus Root by Fei Wang, Minghui Xu, Yaying Jiang, Bei Zhang, Yuyang Shao, Jun Liu, Juan Kan, Man Zhang, Lixia Xiao, Xiaohua Qi, Liangjun Li, Shuping Zhao, Chunlu Qian

“…Starch extracted from ten lotus root varieties (<i>Yeyong</i>, <i>MRHZ</i>, <i>Zhonghua</i>, <i>Suiningbaiou</i>, <i>Zaohua</i>, <i>Meirenhong</i>, <i>E9:11</i>, <i>Huchengyeou</i>, <i>Peixianyeou</i>, <i>Xin No. 5</i>) from Jiangsu Province, China, were studied. The structural characteristics of lotus root starch were analyzed based on its physical and chemical properties, particle structure, crystal structure, layered structure, thermal properties and gel properties. …”
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Polyurethane-based foam composites: synthesis, structural characteristics, and radiation shielding properties by Hussein Oraby, Ghada E. Hegazy, Soliman M. ElTalawy, Islam M. Nabil

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Factors impacting student learning burnout: analysis using structural equation modeling by Anuphum Kumyoung, Natchareeya Kumyoung

“…The study participants were 720 undergraduate students from Loei Rajabhat University, who completed a self-report survey to measure the variables of academic self-efficacy, mobile phone addiction, perceived social support, and learning burnout. Structural equation modeling was then used to analyze the relationships among these variables. …”
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THE STRUCTURAL EVOLUTION OF OCEANIC CORE COMPLEXES: A CONCEPT BASED ON ANALOG MODELING by Y. Mart

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Effects of ultrasound treatment on physicochemical, sensory, and structural properties of cold brew coffee by Youngji Lee, Kwang-Geun Lee

“…This study investigated the effects of ultrasound treatment (UT) on the physicochemical, sensory, and structural properties of cold brew coffee. Among the examined physicochemical properties, colour changed to a light caramel shade following UT, while pH, total dissolved solids, and extraction yield increased compared to the control group. …”
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Structural-functional signs of Typha angustifolia leaves plasticity depending on the growth conditions by Olena Nedukha

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Peculiarity of structural and microstructural changes in the thymus in «catabolic» phase after experimental hyperthermia by S. V. Michurina, D. V. Vasendin, I. Yu Ischenko

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Structural and molecular distinctions of primary and secondary spines in the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus by Elise Hebert, Madison Silvia, Gary M. Wessel

“…We hypothesize that the secondary spines of the tropical variegated urchin species, Lytechinus variegatus, are morphologically and molecularly distinct structures from primary spines and not just small versions of the large spines. …”
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Structural basis of deoxynucleotide addition by HIV-1 RT during reverse transcription by Sandra Vergara, Xiaohong Zhou, Ulises Santiago, Mounia Alaoui-El-Azher, James F. Conway, Nicolas Sluis-Cremer, Guillermo Calero

“…Despite a wealth of structural information on reverse transcriptase (RT), we lack insight into the intermediate states of DNA synthesis. …”
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Impulsivity and Concussion in Juvenile Rats: Examining Molecular and Structural Aspects of the Frontostriatal Pathway. by Harleen Hehar, Keith Yeates, Bryan Kolb, Michael J Esser, Richelle Mychasiuk

“…In addition, Golgi-Cox staining of medium spiny neurons in the NAc provided a neuroanatomical examination of mTBI-induced structural changes. The study found that a single early brain injury could induce impulsivity and impairments in response inhibition that were more pronounced in males. …”
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Scrutinizing structural and magnetic properties of Fe2CrAl Heusler compound by A.S. Kamble, S.D. Kaushik

“…We aim to bridge the theoretical predictions in terms of magnetic behavior with experimental studies such as temperature dependent neutron diffraction study, shedding light on the structural and magnetic properties of the compound. …”
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Harnessing polydiacetylene (PDA): A review of structural mechanics and infectious disease detection by Soumendu Patra, Harshita Shand, Sayan Ghosal, Suvankar Ghorai

“…PDA biosensors leverage photonic crystal structures' sensitive and specific optical properties to detect target molecules such as viral antigens or bacterial biomarkers. …”
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Structural features of correlations in lines with the naturally colored fiber in the trait-specific collection by L. P. Podolnaya, R. K. Tuz, M. Sh. Asfandiiarova, T. P. Rybakova, N. A. Khodjaeva

“…An investigation of correlations between different traits makes it possible to reveal the degree of influence of fiber color on structural and agronomic characters, and determine the possibility of creating varieties with naturally colored fiber for profitable cultivation in the north of the Astrakhan Province.Material and methods. …”
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Utility of UAS-LIDAR for estimating forest structural attributes of the Miombo woodlands in Zambia. by Hastings Shamaoma, Paxie W Chirwa, Jules C Zekeng, Abel Ramoelo, Andrew T Hudak, F Handavu, Stephen Syampungani

“…The ability to collect precise three-dimensional (3D) forest structural information at a fraction of the cost of airborne light detection and ranging (lidar) makes uncrewed aerial systems-lidar (UAS-lidar) a remote sensing tool with high potential for estimating forest structural attributes for enhanced forest management. …”
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Structural network topologies are associated with deep brain stimulation outcomes in Meige syndrome by Bin Liu, Zhiqi Mao, Xinyuan Yan, Hang Yang, Junpeng Xu, Zhebin Feng, Yanyang Zhang, Xinguang Yu

“…We concluded that the high and low DBS responders have notable differences in large-scale network architectures. Our study sheds light on the structural network underpinnings of varying DBS responses in MS patients.…”
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Effects of ultrasound-induced structural modifications on the emulsifying properties of Tenebrio molitor proteins by Yun Jae Jang, Hyeong Do Kim, Yu Ji Ye, Ming Kong, Woo Su Lim, Min Hyeock Lee

“…This study evaluated the effects of ultrasonic treatment on the structural and functional properties of mealworm-derived proteins (MPs) and their potential as emulsifiers. …”
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Effect of iron rust on color layer and structural integrity of historical oil paintings by Niazy Mostafa Mohamed, Ezz Arabi Orabi, Abdullah A. Alamri, Abadi M. Mashlawi, A. El-Shabasy, Thanaa Ali Abo Taleb

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Stimuli-responsive antimicrobial polymer systems: From structural design to biomedical applications by Jia Guo, Yaqi Tao, Zhen Du, Siqi Zhang, Wei Zheng, Zhibo Wang, Zhuomin Yi, Yangqing Gou, Wen Tang

“…Among various materials, polymer-based stimuli-responsive systems stand out thanks to their structural design flexibility, functional diversity, decreased systemic toxicity, and enhanced therapeutic effects compared with free drugs. …”
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