Factors Influencing Medical Students’ 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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Evaluation of maxillary sinus expansion in children due to maxillary first molar extraction by Sinem Kuru, Mustafa Mert Açıkgöz, Arzu Pınar Erdem, Gülsüm Ak, Tamer Lütfi Erdem, Gamze Aren, Elif Sepet

“…The expansion of the maxillary sinus after maxillary first molar extraction was investigated in relation to fixed anatomic structures. The interorbital line (IL) and two zygomatic process lines (IZ) were used as a reference. …”
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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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Xenogenic Engraftment of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell–Derived Pancreatic Islet Cells in an Immunosuppressive Diabetic Göttingen Mini-Pig Model by Midori Yamasaki, Toshiyuki Maki, Taisuke Mochida, Teruki Hamada, Saori Watanabe-Matsumoto, Shuhei Konagaya, Manami Kaneko, Ryo Ito, Hikaru Ueno, Taro Toyoda

“…Five weeks after implantation, histological analysis of the implanted iPICs embedded in fibrin gel revealed numerous islet-like structures with insulin-positive cells. Moreover, the area of the insulin-positive cells in the pre-peritoneally implanted grafts was greater than in the subcutaneously implanted grafts. …”
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Raman spectral band imaging for the diagnostics and classification of canine and feline cutaneous tumors by Mindaugas Tamošiūnas, Martynas Maciulevičius, Romans Maļiks, Diāna Dupļevska, Daira Viškere, Ilze Matīse-van Houtana, Roberts Kadiķis, Blaž Cugmas, Renaldas Raišutis

“…Initially, Raman spectral bands (with specificity to certain molecular structures and functional groups) were identified in formalin-fixed samples of mast cell tumors and soft tissue sarcomas, obtained through routine veterinary biopsy submissions. …”
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A novel damage-based constitutive model for air-entrained concrete under confined loads after freeze–thaw cycles by Guoqing Chen, Liang Cao, Jialiang Nie, Kangle Mao, Wenjing Li, Tianlin Pan, Peng Cao

“…Furthermore, it shows high agreement with experimental data under various porosity levels and confinement stresses (3–6 MPa). …”
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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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Estimation of Near-Surface Loosened Rock Mass Zones in Mountainous Areas by Using Helicopter-Borne and Drone-Borne Electromagnetic Method for Landslide Susceptibility Analysis by Atsuko Nonomura, Shuichi Hasegawa, Akira Jomori, Minoru Okumura, Haruki Ojyuku, Hiroaki Hoshino, Tetsuya Toyama, Atsuyoshi Jomori, Yoshiyuki Kaneda

“…Depending on the type of aircraft and sensor, there are several different aerial electromagnetic measurement methods for estimating subsurface structures. Helicopter-borne electromagnetic methods are commonly used. …”
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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, in spite of the first and very optimisticdata, this technique is still far from standard.Complex diagnostics of breast pathology, in addition to clinical data and imaging results, are based on information obtained from biopsies. …”
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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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Identification of Novel Progesterone Receptor (PR) Inhibitors (<i>Homo sapiens</i>) from Metabolites of Biotransformation Fungal: A Bioinformatics Approach by Janaína de Araújo E. Dourado, Samuel Q. Lopes, David Esteban Q. Jimenez, Ryan S. Ramos, Irlon M. Ferreira

“…Subsequently, the chemical structures were subjected to an evaluation of their pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties and, with the application of ADMET filters. …”
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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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