Unraveling the threshold and interaction effects of environmental variables on soil organic carbon mapping in plateau watershed by Chi Zhang, Yiyun Chen, Yujiao Wei, Peiheng Yu, Yongsheng Hong, Yazhen Hu, Jiaxue Wang, Zhou Shi

“…To achieve this, gradient boosted decision tree (GBDT) combined with partial dependence analysis were employed to elucidate the spatial distribution of SOC and the intricate relationships between environmental factors and SOC. …”
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Calculating slope gradient variations in the submarine landforms by R and Python statistical libraries by Polina Lemenkova

“…The research workflow can be summarized in five steps: 1) Partial least squares regression analysis; 2) Violin plots, modified box plot approach; 3) Modelling variations of depth and slope gradient, facetted in multi-panel plots by 4 tectonic plates; 4) Calculating normalized steepness angle; 5) Sorting, ranking and grouping of the cross-sectioning profiles by gradient slope degree, to estimate differences in the geomorphic shapes. …”
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THE EFFECT OF LOCAL RICE PRICE AND QUALITY ON PURCHASING DECISIONS (CASE STUDY ON KINDAI LIMPUAR MARKET) by Ilhamiyah Ilhamiyah, Ana Zuraida, Mahruzi Mahruzi

“…This highlights the relevance of economic and qualitative factors in shaping consumer behavior, suggesting that improvements in either attribute could enhance market competitiveness for local rice. …”
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Exploring AI-enabled green marketing and green intention: An integrated PLS-SEM and NCA approach by Osama Sohaib, Aamna Alshemeili, Tariq Bhatti

“…The research uses an integrated approach, combining Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA). …”
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Dunes under attack: untangling the effects of landscape changes on Iceplant invasion (Carpobrotus spp., Aizoaceae) in Mediterranean coasts by Flavio Marzialetti, Giacomo Grosso, Alicia Teresa Rosario Acosta, Marco Malavasi, Luigi Cao Pinna, Marcelo Sternberg, Sharad Kumar Gupta, Giuseppe Brundu, Maria Laura Carranza

“…RF models suggest that this reduction is linked to coastal erosion, which compresses dunes against static infrastructures present in the foredune (e.g. roads, building etc.). Temporal landscape analysis provides a sound framework for understanding invasion dynamics across coastal mosaics shaped by the combined effects of factors, such as seashore dynamics and urban sprawl. …”
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Organizational and behavioral attributes' roles in adopting cloud services: An empirical study in the healthcare industry. by Ahmed Meri, Mohammad Khatim Hasan, Mohammed Dauwed, Mu'taman Jarrar, Ali Aldujaili, Mohammad Al-Bsheish, Salah Shehab, Haitham Mohsin Kareem

“…The importance-performance map analysis further confirms that these factors exhibit high importance in shaping user utilization. …”
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How could entertainment content marketing affect intention to use the metaverse? Empirical findings by Malek Alsoud, Ali Trawnih, Husam Yaseen, Tha'er Majali, Anas Ratib Alsoud, Omar Abdel Jaber

“…Structural equation modelling using partial least squares analysis revealed that all five factors positively affected metaverse intention. …”
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Exploring the Roles of IPOs and Main Bank Relationships on Debt Maturity: The Case of Japan by Jieting Chen, Jinbin Fan

“…This study examines how Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and main bank relationships shape debt maturity structures, focusing on Japanese firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange between 2002 and 2015. …”
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Altitude-Driven Variations in Nutritional, Bioactive, and Mineral Profiles of Hawthorn (<i>Crataegus</i> spp.) by Yanyan Liu, Lu Chen, Guohui Shen, Yanting Gu, Yanzhi Guo, Juan Han

“…Through comprehensive analysis of 20 nutritional indicators from high- and low-altitude samples, including essential nutrients, bioactive compounds, and trace elements, multivariate analyses such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA) revealed clear altitude-driven clustering. …”
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New Regulation of Direct Foreign Investment Screening in the European Union and Interests of Russia by L. L. Razumnova, T. E. Migaleva

“…The authors provide a brief analysis of geopolitical, economic and political factors, which determined specific features of new EU investment legislation. …”
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The positive influence of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries on forest conservation by Shidong Zhang, Tong Wu, Luo Guo

“…Initial aboveground biomass, climatic factors, and monastery density emerge as key influences on forest quality within monastery buffer zones, indicating that cultural factors are crucial in shaping forest landscapes.…”
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Detecting Potential Investors in Crypto Assets: Insights from Machine Learning Models and Explainable AI by Timotej Jagrič, Davor Luetić, Damijan Mumel, Aljaž Herman

“…Furthermore, it underscores the importance of interpretable machine learning in financial behavior analysis and highlights key factors shaping engagement in the evolving crypto market.…”
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Unveiling the cultural tapestry: exploring gender dynamics in embracing digital technology brands among the Y Generation in Saudi Arabia: a social structure theory and luxury value... by Aliyu Alhaji Abubakar

“…Data was collected through an online survey from a broad sample of 523 participants, providing insights across the country’s diverse regions. The analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25 for demographic insights and structural equation modeling with partial least squares (SEM-PLS PLS-SEM) to examine the relationships among various factors. …”
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Interventions for Improving Informal Social Support for Victim‐Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse: An Evidence and Gap Map by Karen L. Schucan Bird, Nicola Stokes, Carol Rivas

“…The EGM found little research focused on interventions targeting structural factors that shape informal support, such as social relationships or community norms, and a lack of data on specific population groups including victim‐survivors in the longer term, ethnic minority groups and men. …”
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The Impact of Trust, Convenience, and Financial Literacy on Purchasing Decision Using Paylater (Study on Paylater Users in Greater Surabaya) by Widya Kusuma Dewi, Detak Prapanca, Sriyono Sriyono

“…This study aims to identify factors that influence consumer decisions, and provide an overview of the role of trust, ease of access, and financial understanding in shaping purchasing decisions using paylater. …”
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The mediating role of inflammation in the association between cotinine levels and remnant cholesterol: a cross-sectional study by Tianjie Lai, Zhihao Su, Gaoqiang Tian, Jingui Sun, Konghe Hu

“…Restricted cubic spline analysis demonstrated a nonlinear, N-shaped relationship (p for nonlinearity < 0.05), with RC levels reaching their peak at cotinine concentrations of approximately 172 ng/mL. …”
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Exploring EFL Teachers’ Behavioral Intentions to Integrate GenAI Applications: Insights From PLS-SEM and fsQCA by Muhammed Parviz, Francis Arthur

“…Data were gathered from 444 Iranian EFL teachers via an online survey and analyzed using “partial least squares structural equation modeling and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA).” …”
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Surge Characteristics of Reservoir Bank Granular Landslide Based on Physical Model Experiments by Shanshan WANG, Jianzhao ZHANG, Dongpo WANG, Dongxu YANG, Weilin YUAN, Chaojun OUYANG

“…The relationship between the maximum height of the surge and various influencing factors was obtained using dimensionless methods and multiple linear regression analysis. …”
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Differential roles of deterministic and stochastic processes in structuring soil bacterial ecotypes across terrestrial ecosystems by Mia Riddley, Shannon Hepp, FNU Hardeep, Aruj Nayak, Meimei Liu, Xin Xing, Hailong Zhang, Jingqiu Liao

“…We show that soil bacterial diversity and composition significantly differ among ecotypes and ecosystems, partially determined by a few universal abiotic factors (e.g., soil pH, calcium, and aluminum) and several ecotype- or ecosystem-specific ecological drivers. …”
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Integrating customer-based brand equity and the theory of planned behavior to predict electric vehicle adoption in China: The moderating role of perceived price. by Chuan Zheng, Danling Sun, Munirah Khamarudin, Azanin Ahmad, Han Wei, Jie Xu

“…Mediation analysis confirms that attitude partially mediates the effects of brand association, perceived quality, and brand loyalty on purchase intention, but not brand awareness. …”
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