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

“…Using MODIS and Planet satellite data, we demonstrate the effectiveness of the TS-PDE method in predicting the value of the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and interpreting the physical significance of the derived equations. …”
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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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Maternal health education and social support needs across the perinatal continuum of care: a thematic analysis of interviews with postpartum women in Punjab, India by Preetika Sharma, Rashmi Bagga, Maliha Khan, Mona Duggal, Darshan Hosapatna Basavarajappa, Alka Ahuja, Ankita Kankaria, Nadia Diamond-Smith, Vijay Kumar, Manju Kashyap, Pushpendra Singh, Jasmeet Kaur, Alison M. El Ayadi

“…Participant narratives highlighted the crucial role of both formal and informal support structures, with a heavy reliance on advice from community health workers (ASHAs), midwives, and doctors. …”
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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

“…Then, the biaxial flexural strength test was done. The data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA tests and Weibull analysis. …”
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Distilling knowledge from graph neural networks trained on cell graphs to non-neural student models by Vasundhara Acharya, Bülent Yener, Gillian Beamer

“…Our experiments revealed that the teacher’s guidance was effective when distribution shifts existed in the data. The teacher model demonstrated decent performance due to its higher complexity and ability to use cell graph structures and features. …”
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Recurrence of arthroscopic treatment of pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Sohrab Keyhani, Mehran Soleymanha, Fardis Vosoughi, Ali Nikibakhsh, Ervin Zadgari, Maryam Mousavi, Robert F. LaPrade

“…Studies with less than 2 years of follow‐up, non‐arthroscopic treatment methods or addressing PVNS in structures other than the knee were excluded. Results We identified 24 articles, comprising 7 case series and 17 cohort studies, based on title, abstract, and quality assessments. …”
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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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Parallelizing process model integration for model predictive control through oracle design and analysis for a Grover’s algorithm-inspired optimization strategy by Kip Nieman, Helen Durand, Saahil Patel, Daniel Koch, Paul M. Alsing

“…Methods for attempting to reduce the computation time of an MPC could then include developing approximate (reduced-order or data-driven) models for a system that take less time to solve, or to parallelize the computations using, for example, multiple cores or CPU’s. …”
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THE CONTENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR NON-LINGUISTIC STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES by Nataliia Bespalova, Neliia Blynova, Svitlana Medynska, Anna Voloboieva

“…Instruction is supported by a structurally logical sequence of disciplines, ensuring continuity with the content acquired in previously studied courses.…”
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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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Orbital myoepithelial carcinoma: implications for diagnosis and treatment strategies by Jing Li, Nan Wang, Feng Ke, Tingting Ren, Rui Liu, Liangyuan Xu, Fuxiao Luan, Haihan Yan, Yufei Zhang, Jianmin Ma

“…Invasion into adjacent structures (sinonasal or intracranial) was observed in 41.7% (5/12) of cases. …”
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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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Factors influencing the length of hospital stay of people experiencing homelessness by Renate Karpenko, Sonia Lech, Liane Schenk, Daniel Schindel

“…This study aimed to reveal factors influencing the LOS of PEH.MethodsA retrospective secondary data analysis of hospital discharge letters was conducted. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the WRKY transcription factors related to sesquiterpenes biosynthesis in Atractylodes lancea by Hua Liang, Weiwei Liu, Zhiqiang Zhao, Yaqian Li, Liangping Zha, Liangping Zha, Liangping Zha

“…However, the molecular mechanism underlying AlWRKY regulation of terpenoid synthesis unclear.MethodsThe AlWRKY gene family members were identified through bioinformatics approaches. Gene structures, motifs, and phylogenetic relationships were analyzed. …”
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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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