Understanding size selectivity of trawls using structural models: Methodology and a case study on fish sorting grids by Nadine Jacques, Bent Herrmann, Jesse Brinkhof, Manu Sistiaga

“…By bootstrapping we assess how confident we can be in the choice of a specific structural model and on discerning the associated behavioural aspects. …”
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Structural Damage Detection in the Wooden Bridge Using the Fourier Decomposition, Time Series Modeling and Machine Learning Methods by Younes Nouri, Farzad Shahabian, Hashem Shariatmadar, Alireza Entezami

“…In this article, a novel approach has been employed to identify structural damage in the wooden bridge structure by utilizing vibration data. …”
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A Study on the Impact of Vanadium Doping on the Structural, Optical, and Optoelectrical Properties of ZnS Thin Films for Optoelectronic Applications by H. Y. S. Al-Zahrani, I. M. El Radaf, A. Lahmar

“…This study details the manufacture of vanadium-doped ZnS thin films via a cost-effective spray pyrolysis technique at varying concentrations of vanadium (4, 8, and 12 wt.%). The XRD data demonstrate the hexagonal structure of the vanadium-doped ZnS layers. …”
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Structural basis of ubiquitin ligase Nedd4-2 autoinhibition and regulation by calcium and 14-3-3 proteins by Masa Janosev, Dalibor Kosek, Andrej Tekel, Rohit Joshi, Karolina Honzejkova, Pavel Pohl, Tomas Obsil, Veronika Obsilova

“…The present study aims at elucidating Nedd4-2 regulation by structurally characterizing Nedd4-2 and its complexes using several biophysical techniques. …”
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A Structural equation modeling analysis of generative AI chatbots adoption among students and educators in higher education by Afef Saihi, Mohamed Ben-Daya, Moncer Hariga, Rami As'ad

“…In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping educational paradigms, this study explores AI-based chatbot adoption in higher education among students and educators. Employing a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach, the research focuses on developing and validating a comprehensive model to understand the multifaceted factors impacting the acceptance and use of these chatbots. …”
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The structural model of marital satisfaction based on relational beliefs with the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation in married women by Shirin Amini, Ali Akbar Khosravi Babadi, Kambiz Poshaneh

“…The research tools included ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale, Relationship Belief Inventory, and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. For data analysis, Pearson's correlation method and structural equations were used with SPSS version 22 and AMOS version 24 software. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structural Analysis of <i>Areca catechu</i> Revealed by Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism Markers by Lan Qi, Miaohua He, Sirong Jiang, Huanqi Zhou, Fan Liu, Sajid Mehmood, Liyun Huang, Zhiqiang Xia

“…This study analyzed 196 areca nut materials, employing 40,173 high-quality single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to evaluate the genetic relationships among the samples. Population structure analysis identified three distinct groups based on the optimal K-value, with the principal component analysis (PCA) results consistent with the results of population structure division. …”
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Structural comparison of homologous protein-RNA interfaces reveals widespread overall conservation contrasted with versatility in polar contacts. by Ikram Mahmoudi, Chloé Quignot, Carla Martins, Jessica Andreani

“…Although evolutionary pressures can be exploited for structural prediction of protein-protein interfaces, and recent deep learning methods using protein multiple sequence alignments have radically improved the performance of protein-protein interface structural prediction, protein-RNA structural prediction is lagging behind, due to the scarcity of structural data and the flexibility involved in these complexes. …”
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Nature of boson peak and associated heat capacity anomaly caused by structural and proton disorder in Ih and LDA Ices by Rodion V. Belosludov, Kirill V. Gets, Ravil K. Zhdanov, Yulia Y. Bozhko, Vladimir R. Belosludov

“…Analysis of the obtained data showed that the appearance of the boson peak can be associated with the interaction of acoustic vibrations with the vibrations of structural inhomogeneities, which form low-energy optical vibrations. …”
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Effect of thanaka powder (TK) content on the structural and functional properties of polylactic acid/TK composites for sustainable packaging by Ektinai Jansri, Narongchai O-Charoen, Pattarawit Rukthong, Khanittha Charoenlarp, Porawan Naksang, Nattaya Vuthiganond, Piyaporn Kampeerapappun

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Functional and Structural Differences of Brain in Patients With Vestibular Migraine: A Resting‐State Functional MRI and DTI Study by Ni Liu, Qijun Yu, Shaowei Gan, Yonghui Pan, Zhaowen Qiu

“…This study used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) techniques to study the characteristics of VM brain structure and function changes, to explore the association between those changes and clinical symptoms. …”
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Ground Penetrating Radar for Monitoring Damage in Reinforced Concrete Bridges: A Reliable Tool for Structural Health Assessment by Olumuyiwa Falowo, Victor Oluwasegunfunmi, Ajiboye Babatunde, Olabisi Kunle

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Contemporary outcomes of catheter ablation of the structural ventricular tachycardias in severe ischemic and non‐ischemic cardiomyopathies in Turkish population by Emir Baskovski, Timucin Altin, Omer Akyurek, Mahmut Ekrem Cunetoglu, Volkan Kozluca, Irem Muge Akbulut, Nail Burak Ozbeyaz, Nazli Turan Serifler, Eralp Tutar

“…Abstract Introduction Currently, there are no data regarding outcomes of the catheter ablation for structural ventricular tachycardia (VT) in Türkiye. …”
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Synthesis of Carbon and Gold Nanoparticles in Ionic Liquid Crystals: Structural Properties and Electrical Behavior for Electro‐Optical Sensors by Dmytro Zhulai, Nazariy Boichuk, Denys Pustovyi, Oleksandr Kovalchuk, Yuriy Garbovskiy, Gertruda Klimusheva, Tatyana Mirnaya, Galina Yaremchuk, Svetlana Vitusevich

“…ABSTRACT The structural and electrical properties of ionic metal‐alkanoate nanocomposites obtained based on a cadmium octanoate matrix with individual carbon and gold nanoparticles (NPs) as well as their combination are studied. …”
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Teachers’ perceptions related to structural influences in physical education: a comparative study of Finland and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Warhel Asim Mohammed, Joonas Kalari, Golaleh Makrooni, Pål Lagestad

“…By considering the complexities of PE, teachers can assist students to achieve academic success, community well-being, and personal development, thus establishing the foundation for long-term success and sustainability.MethodsThematic analysis of PE teachers’ reflections on open-ended questions about their PE teaching revealed structural factors as a major theme. However, a lack of knowledge remains regarding how structural influences affect PE teachers’ perspectives in various socio-cultural, historical, and geographical contexts. …”
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А Computer Simulation of Radiation-Induced Structural Changes and Properties of Multiperiod ZrNx/MoNx System by O.V. Sobol', A.A. Meylekhov, T.V. Bochulia, V.A. Stolbovoy, V.F. Gorban', А.А. Postelnyk, S.M. Shevchenko, A.V. Yanchev

“…Influence of the period value Λ (at different negative potential Ub that supplied during deposition) on phase composition, structure, stress-strain state and hardness of multiperiod coatings ZrNx/MoNx is investigated by using complex methods of validation structural state at combined with microindentation. …”
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Structural difference analysis of gut microbiota in different bone mass populations and relevant probiotic (lactobacilli) supplementation strategies by Jiani Pan, Pingping Yin, Leilei Yu, Heng Zhang, Chengcheng Zhang, Jianxin Zhao, Fengwei Tian, Qixiao Zhai

“…Therefore, based on metagenomic and 16S ribosomal RNA data, this study analyzed the gut microbiota structure of 488 individuals with different bone masses (NC, normal; ON, osteopenia; OP, osteoporosis) to identify significant associations between the gut microbiota and bone loss. …”
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Structural succession and functional changes in the river ecosystem of the Yellow River estuary under the influence of ecological restoration measures by Wang Yiping, Yuan Longhu, Lu Yongjun, Zeng Yuhong, Liu Huaixiang

“…Clarifying the changes in the structure and function of damaged river ecosystems in estuaries influenced by restoration measures is crucial for formulating regional ecosystem management and restoration strategies; however, research on the Yellow River estuary remains insufficient. …”
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Socio-cultural and structural barriers influencing parents' knowledge and access to information on schistosomiasis in children around Ugandan Lakes. by Lisa Sophie Reigl, Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho, Stella Neema, Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, Andrea Buhl, Jennifer Burrill, Marie Frese, Djouquou Alexise Gnahore, Eveline Hürlimann, Lobohon Suzanne Lavry Épouse Yao, Janet Masaku, Nora Monnier, Ashley Preston, Alice Sereti Sinkeet, Peter Steinmann, Alain Toh, Orkan Okan, Andrea S Winkler, Isabelle L Lange

“…Other mentioned socio-cultural and structural barriers to information flow included language barriers, illiteracy, high population movement, fears, and resentment from restrictive government fishing laws.…”
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Multivariate Structural Vibration Coupling Response of the Self-Propelled Straw Pickup Baler Under Time-Varying Loads by Bangzhui Wang, Kexin Que, Zhong Tang, Meiyan Sun, Yi Lian, Haoyang Wang

“…Based on the balance equations, the coupling characteristics of the structures were studied. Through experiments collecting excitation signals from multiple devices under different operating conditions, the vibration excitation signals of each component were obtained. …”
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