Leadership in security media: Impact on community safety – Insights from Oman Police by Raed A. Awashreh, Saif A. Alshuhoomi

“…Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Smart Partial Least Squares (PLS) and AMOS, including Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. …”
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Modeling the relationships among physical education teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge, technology integration self-efficacy, employability, and the mediating ro... by Junyi Yu, Goudarz Alibakhshi

“…Abstract The effective integration of technology in physical education (PE) depends on teachers’ mastery of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK), their Technology Integration Self-Efficacy (TIS), and Job Passion—factors that collectively shape their Employability. …”
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The cup fungus Pestalopezia brunneopruinosa is Pestalotiopsis gibbosa and belongs to Sordariomycetes. by Kyoko Watanabe, Shunsuke Nozawa, Tom Hsiang, Brenda Callan

“…In this study, we isolated separate strains from the sexual morph and the asexual morph for molecular analysis. Phylogenetic trees of Sporocadaceae based on internal transcribed spacer, partial β-tubulin, and partial translation elongation factor 1-alpha sequence datasets revealed that both strains fall into the same taxon, in a clade in Pestalotiopsis sensu stricto alongside P. gaultheriae and P. spathulata. …”
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The Effect of the Interatomic Distances Distribution Character on the Radial Distribution Function of Amorphous Solids by G.M. Ivanitska, V.S. Kovtunenko, M.M. Ryaboschuk

“…At the same time its application more adequately describes also the partial structural factors in diffraction studies of the amorphous solids. …”
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Multidimensional Environmental Drivers of Bamboo Species Richness on Subtropical Islands by Weifeng Zhan, Yanqiu Xie, Xinran Xie, Zujian Chen, Chuanyuan Deng, Hui Huang

“…This analysis incorporated six key environmental factors—island size, isolation, shape, climate, development intensity, and habitat heterogeneity—spanning a total of 12 variables. …”
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A review of mechanical deformation and seepage mechanism of rock with filled joints by Lei Yue, Wei Li, Yu Liu, Shuncai Li, Jintao Wang

“…First, the study emphasizes the effects of prefabricated defects (shape, size, filling material, inclination angle, and other factors) on the mechanical properties of the rock. …”
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A simple pedotransfer function to estimate fine fraction organic carbon contents of surface horizons in French soils by Eva Rabot, Pierre Barré, Claire Chenu, Amicie A. Delahaie, Manuel P. Martin, José-Luis Munera-Echeverri, Nicolas P.A. Saby

“…We used the Random Forest algorithm and partial dependence plots in an exploratory data analysis, to analyze the variables influencing OCfine contents and to study the shape of their relationship with OCfine. …”
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Loyalty beyond transactions: the role of perceived brand ethics in e-commerce by Nathalie Peña-García, Enrique ter Horst

“…IntroductionAs digital platforms increasingly shape consumer behavior, understanding the factors that drive customer loyalty has become a critical area of research. …”
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Impact of pressure drawndown on the coning process during the development of bottom water gas reservoirs by S. V. Matkivskyi, I. I. Chudyk

“…Additionally, analysis of water saturation distribution at the moment of bottom water breakthrough revealed that increasing pressure drawdown does not affect the shape or size of the bottom water cone. …”
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Bridging the gender gap: analyzing women’s participation and leadership representation in university governance by Mahadih Kyambade, Monica Tushabe, Afulah Namatovu, Sheilla Oyella

“…Using fourth-generation Smart PLS-SEM analysis, it provides fresh insights into how these elements shape women’s leadership roles, especially within the under-studied Ugandan context. …”
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The interplay of perceived benefit, perceived risk, and trust in Fintech adoption: Insights from Sub-Saharan Africa by Thomas Appiah, Veronica Venyo Agblewornu

“…The paper utilizes the survey approach to gather data across four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We employ partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (FSQCA) techniques to analyse our dataset. …”
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The joint effects of local, climatic, and spatial variables determine soil oribatid mite community assembly along a temperate forest elevational gradient by Dandan Liu, Haitao Wu

“…Moreover, environmental and spatial factors, and oribatid mite communities were significantly correlated based on Mantel and partial Mantel tests. …”
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How conscientiousness and ethical climate affect job performance: Mediating role of integrity by Chuchai Smithikrai, Veerawan Wongpinpech, Chatwiboon Peijsel, Tassanee Homklin, Polapat Charoenviangvetchakit

“…Research approach/design and method: Employing a correlational research design, the study collected 738 matched pairs of questionnaires from the university personnel and their supervisors. Data analysis was performed with partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). …”
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How firms competitively became non-competitive: the diffusion of CEO noncompete agreements, 1996–2015 by Kwan S. Lee

“…Purpose – This study aims to explore the diverse factors influencing the adoption of post-employment noncompete agreements (NCAs) between firms and their CEOs. …”
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Applying machine learning to decode built environment thresholds for public and active transport distances in the global south by Ali Shkera, Domokos Esztergár-Kiss

“…By using gradient boosting decision trees, alongside six other machine learning (ML) models, including support vector machines, random forest, and artificial neural networks, this study identifies key BE factors that shape trip distances. The findings reveal that BE variables account for 66 % of the variance in AT distance and 63 % in PT distance. …”
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Designing Age-Friendly Paved Open Spaces: Key Green Infrastructure Features for Promoting Seniors’ Physical Activity by Wei Dong, Shuangyu Zhang, Jiayi Lin, Yue Wang, Xingyue Xue, Guangkui Wang

“…Results show that functional elements—higher spatial integration (VIP = 1.04), larger activity areas (VIP = 1.82), sufficient bag storage (VIP = 1.64), outdoor fitness equipment (VIP = 1.30), and diverse greenery (VIP = 1.23)—significantly enhance PA. In contrast, factors like floral diversity (VIP = 0.67), water visibility (VIP = 0.48), and shape complexity (VIP = 0.16) have minimal effects. …”
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Exploring Determinants of and Barriers to Climate-Smart Agricultural Technologies Adoption in Chinese Cooperatives: A Hybrid Study by Xiaoxue Feng, Jun Chen, Zebing Mao, Yanhong Peng, Suhaiza Zailani

“…A structured questionnaire was administered to 308 participants using purposive sampling techniques. For data analysis, an artificial neural network (ANN) and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) complemented the disjointed two-stage partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach to ensure the robustness of the results and provide important practical insights. …”
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Application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Rapidly Classify the Chinese Quince Fruits from Different Habitats by Songfeng Diao, Xiaoqian Tang, Lin Huang, Yanjie Li, Xiongfei Fan, Wenhao Shao

“…This study developed a partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) classification model to effectively and nondestructively classify 663 Chinese quince fruit samples from six environments in 2020. …”
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Unveiling the Mediating Role of Personality: Exploring the Nexus Between Transformational Leadership and Work Stress in Public Organizations by Rohana Ahmad, Mohd Fo’ad Sakdan, Halimah Abdul Manaf

“…Data from 702 public servants in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, out of 800 distributed questionnaires, were analyzed. Rigorous analysis employed a structural equation model (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS-SEM) methodology. …”
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The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations in the Relationship Between Peer Context and Academic Engagement: A Social Cognitive Theory Perspective by Getachew Tassew Woreta, Girum Tareke Zewude, Krisztián Józsa

“…However, there has been limited research on the factors that shape it. This study examined the influence of peers’ academic norms, educational aspirations, and effort socialization on students’ academic engagement, placing self-efficacy and outcome expectations as mediators. …”
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