Quantitative differential phase contrast imaging system using FPGA for cellular imaging by Yen-Chih Yu, Sunil Vyas, J Andrew Yeh, Yuan Luo

“…Our model accurately predicts quantitative phase maps, with a structural similarity index of ∼0.9 and a peak signal-to-noise ratio of ∼30. …”
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Decoding Peroxidase Gene Function in Heat Stress Adaptation of <i>Tetranychus urticae</i>: Unraveling Molecular Mechanisms of Short-Term Thermal Tolerance by Yaonian Chen, Yuan Liu, Rangjun Wang, Pengcheng Nie, Bin Wei, Rasha S. Abdel-Fattah, Suqin Shang, Youssef Dewer

“…To investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying this heat tolerance, using both transcriptome and whole-genome data, we identified six distinct <i>POD</i> genes in <i>T. urticae</i> and characterized their physicochemical properties and structural features. …”
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Revealing the dynamic changes of metabolites and molecular mechanisms of chlorogenic acid accumulation during the leaf development of Vaccinium dunalianum based on multi-omic analy... by Anmian Zhang, Jiaxin Liu, Weicheng Li, Lihong Yang, Wenjin Duan, Ping Zhao, Zhiyu Pu, Yong Ding

“…Through a joint analysis of transcriptomics and proteomics, our study first identified 15 key structural genes and 3 transcription factors influencing CGA biosynthesis in V. dunalianum, offering new evidence to understand its regulatory network. …”
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Machine learning for predicting strength properties of waste iron slag concrete by Matiur Rahman Raju, Syed Ishtiaq Ahmad, Md Mehedi Hasan, Noor Md. Sadiqul Hasan, Md Monirul Islam, Md. Abdul Basit, Ishraq Tasnim Hossain, Saif Ahmed Santo, Md Shahrior Alam, Mahfuzur Rahman

“…Experimental results indicate that up to 20 % WIS replacement maintains adequate strength, whereas higher proportions reduce structural integrity. A ranking score index and cost analysis confirmed the technical and economic feasibility of using WIS in concrete. …”
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Acceptability of self-collected vaginal swabs and point-of-care testing for sexually transmitted and genital infections among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea by Lisa M. Vallely, Priscilla Poga, Michaela A. Riddell, Handan Wand, Alice Mengi, Steven G. Badman, John Bolnga, Delly Babona, William S. Pomat, Somu Nosi, Andrew J. Vallely, Angela Kelly-Hanku

“…Analysis of qualitative data used deductive and inductive thematic analysis applying Sekhon, Cartwright and Francis’ acceptability theoretical framework. …”
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Harnessing emotional and cultural intelligence for corporate sustainability in Indonesia: Examining psychological contracts, task interdependence, and environmentally sustainable p... by Asep Marfu, Hafid Abbas, Ahman Sya, Agung Purwanto, Nadiroh, Bagus Sumargo, Septantri Shinta Wulandari, Daiman, Christin A. Malaihollo, Syakyakirti, David Tanubrata, Dewi Indah Pratiwi

“…Using a quantitative research approach, the study employs partial least squares structural equation modeling to analyze survey data collected from project managers and team members across various industries in Indonesia. …”
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Cardiovascular System Changes and Related Risk Factors in Acromegaly Patients: A Case-Control Study by Xiaopeng Guo, Lu Gao, Shuo Zhang, Yilin Li, Yue Wu, Ligang Fang, Kan Deng, Yong Yao, Wei Lian, Renzhi Wang, Bing Xing

“…Standard echocardiography was performed on all of the participants, and data were collected and analyzed. Results. All acromegaly patients presented with structural cardiac changes, including a larger heart cavity, thicker myocardial walls, and increased great vessel diameters compared with the control group. …”
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Aspirations of becoming a mathematics or a science teacher: A CB-SEM analysis of preservice teachers' self-ascribed identities by Christeodoflor Ramos, Mary Grace Villaflor, Masza Lyn Milano, Danica Kaye Hallarte, Gesselle Batucan, Roselyn Gonzales, Gamaliel Gonzales

“…Using covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM), the proposed model examines how motivation, social influence, professional identity, and decisional self-efficacy contribute to career decidedness, subsequently informing career aspirations. …”
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Family financial education and financial management behavior among Generation Z: integrating the theory of planned behavior and technology acceptance model to explore the importanc... by Muhammad Hasan, Asriani, Muhammad Ihsan Said Ahmad, Tuti Supatminingsih, Muhammad Dinar, Masnawaty Sangkala, Abd. Rahim, Sitti Hajerah Hasyim, Hariany Idris

“…The analysis in this study used structural equation modeling with partial least squares (SEM-PLS). …”
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A Prioritization Framework for Adaptation Responses for Climate Change-Induced Erosion in Island Beaches—Cases from the Aegean Islands, Greece by Isavela N. Monioudi, Dimitris Chatzistratis, Theodoros Chalazas, Antonis E. Chatzipavlis, Adonis F. Velegrakis, Olympos P. Andreadis, Efstratios N. Monioudis, Antigoni Nikolaou, Thomas Hasiotis

“…It combines socio-economic information with beach erosion projections from morphodynamic models to rank beach vulnerability in a structured, ‘holistic’ manner. It involves the collation of various beach geo-spatial environmental and socio-economic data, which are then combined with erosion projections under different climatic scenarios. …”
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Understanding Referral Patterns for Bone Mineral Density Testing among Family Physicians: A Qualitative Descriptive Study by Sarah E. P. Munce, Sonya Allin, Leslie Carlin, Joanna Sale, Gillian Hawker, Sandra Kim, Debra A. Butt, Irene Polidoulis, Karen Tu, Susan B. Jaglal

“…Twenty-two FPs took part in a semi-structured interview lasting approximately 30 minutes. …”
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Individual-level social capital is associated with depressive symptoms among middle-aged community dwellers in rural Vietnam: a cross-sectional study by Masamine Jimba, Andrew Stickley, Yosuke Inoue, Ami Fukunaga, Dong Van Hoang, Tetsuya Mizoue, An Dang Do, Thuy Thi Phuong Pham, Chau Que Nguyen, Aki Yazawa, Danh Cong Phan, Masahiko Hachiya, Dong Van Huynh, Huy Xuan Le, Hung Thai Do

“…To address this deficit this study examined the association among middle-aged adults in rural Vietnam.Design A cross-sectional study.Setting Data came from the baseline survey of the Khánh Hòa Cardiovascular Study, which is an ongoing prospective cohort study aiming to elucidate the determinants of cardiovascular diseases.Participants A total of 3000 people aged 40–60 years old residing in rural communes in Khánh Hòa province, Vietnam.Exposure of interest Cognitive social capital (ie, low, middle and high) and structural social capital (in terms of social participation; yes or no) were assessed via a questionnaire.Primary outcome measure Depressive symptoms were assessed with the 11-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale.Results A robust Poisson regression model revealed that adults in the highest versus lowest cognitive social capital tertile had a 61% lower prevalence of depressive symptoms (prevalence ratio (PR)=0.39, 95% CI=0.31 to 0.49). …”
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Re-use of Building Products in the Netherlands by Loriane Icibaci

“…The proposed conceptual model evolved from a composition of concepts adapted from the Industrial Ecology theoretical background to represent the system of the typical commercial practice of reuse of building products in the Netherlands, supplied by-products derived from the housing stock, and are centralized on the role of the practitioner. Accordingly, the data collection and most findings from the qualitative analysis departed from clustering information structured by the preconceived theoretical framework. …”
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Investigating the Location-Spatial Effects of Urban Tourism on the Stability of the Urban Spatial System (Case Study: Region 3 of Isfahan City) by Mina Kazemi, Aboozar Vafaei, Rasool Heydari Sureshjani

“…A simple random sampling method was employed to select participants. For data analysis, a sample t-test was conducted using SPSS software, while Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was utilized in AMOS software to assess the type and strength of relationships among the factors influencing the spatial effects of urban tourism on the stability of the city's spatial system. …”
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Identifiying and Prioritizing the Iran’s Handicrafts Export Challenges (the Case of Marquetry) by Reza Karimi Mehrani, Hamid Reza Irani, Mostafa Esmaeili Mahyari

“…Methodology This study adopts a descriptive and analytical approach, employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Initially, data on the challenges facing Iran's handicraft exports were gathered through a combination of library research, fieldwork, and semi-structured interviews with experts. …”
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A scoping review of nausea, vomiting and retching measurement methods in children with cancer by Celeste LY. Ewig, Wai Yin Yung, Hobart Ho Man Ng, Cho Lee Wong, Alex Wing Kwan Leung, Chi-kong Li, Yin Ting Cheung

“…In the assessment of NVR, structured surveys were the most commonly used instrument for NVR assessment (75%) and the use of patient diaries (50%). …”
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Prevalence of and risk factors for chronic kidney disease in ten metropolitan areas of China: a cross-sectional study using three kidney damage markers by Tianxing Feng, Yaqing Xu, Jiali Zheng, Xiaoxiao Wang, Yisen Li, Yilei Wang, Beili Zhu, Li Zhao, Huiyan Zhao, Jiawei Yu

“…The addition of kidney ultrasound detected 427 (11.1%) structural abnormality cases without decreased GFR and albuminuria. …”
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Experiences of Discrimination Among Women and Gender Diverse Veterans Using Veterans Health Administration Health Care by Jodie G. Katon, Samantha K. Benson, Vyshnika Sriskantharajah, Lisa S. Callegari, Karissa Fenwick, Kristen E. Gray, P. Adam Kelly, Ashley C. Mog

“…Results: We identified themes regarding structural discrimination, interpersonal discrimination, and strategies employed in response to discrimination. …”
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Micronutrients are drivers of abundance, richness, and composition of soil insect communities in tropical rainforests by Miquel Ferrín, Dolores Asensio, Albert Gargallo‐Garriga, Oriol Grau, Joan Llusià, Laura Màrquez, Jérôme Murienne, Romà Ogaya, Jérôme Orivel, Jordi Sardans, Ivan A. Janssens, Josep Peñuelas, Guille Peguero

“…Abstract Communities of soil insects in tropical rainforests are among the richest and most complex, but the mechanisms structuring them remain mostly unknown. Identifying whether nutrient availability plays a relevant role in the assembly of these communities poses several challenges due to the diverse nutritional requirements of insects. …”
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Integrated Clinomics and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Approaches Reveal the SAA1.1 Allele as a Biomarker in Alkaptonuria Disease Severity by Alfonso Trezza, Bianca Roncaglia, Anna Visibelli, Roberta Barletta, Luana Peruzzi, Barbara Marzocchi, Daniela Braconi, Ottavia Spiga, Annalisa Santucci

“…Molecular dynamics simulations compared the structural dynamics of SAA1.1 and SAA1.2 isoforms, with standard modeling and analysis pipelines employed. …”
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