From reality to virtuality: Unveiling Gen Z's purchasing behavior through virtual influencers in the metaverse by Tri-Quan Dang, Tan-Minh Nguyen, Phuc-Thien Tran, Tien-Thao Cong Phan, Thach-Bao Huynh, Luan-Thanh Nguyen

“…The data were analyzed using a mixed-method approach, incorporating fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA), Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN techniques). …”
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Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance of Al₂O₃–YSZ Coatings on Steel Substrates by Ramona Cimpoeșu, Marian Luțcanu, Alin Marian Cazac, Ionuț Adomniței, Costică Bejinariu, Liviu Andrușcă, Marius Prelipceanu, Lucian-Ionel Cioca, Daniela Lucia Chicet, Ancuța Mirela Radu, Nicanor Cimpoeșu

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Microbiological and Physicochemical Approach in the Feeding of Superworm (<i>Zophobas morio</i>) with Petroleum-Derived Polymer Diets by Brandon R. Burgos, Fabiola Morales, Rodrigo Morales-Vera, Cristian Valdés, Jorge Y. Faundez, Eduardo Pereira de Souza, Flavio Henrique-Silva, Ariel D. Arencibia

“…Plastics are very versatile materials that have contributed to the development of society since the 19th century; however, their mismanagement has led to an accumulation of plastic waste in almost every ecosystem, affecting the fauna of the planet. …”
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Actividad física, imagen corporal y bienestar psicológico en universitarios mexicanos (Physical activity, body image and psychological well-being in Mexican university students) by José René Blanco Ornelas, Yunuen Socorro Rangel-Ledezma, Perla Jannet Jurado-García, Susana Ivonne Aguirre Vásquez, Martha Ornelas Contreras, Elia Verónica Benavides Pando, Humberto Blanco Vega

“…The proposed model obtains a satisfactory fit, explaining 48% of the variance in the perception of psychological well-being in the personal growth dimension (criterion variable), which seems to reveal the importance of the set of variables in the prediction/explanation of psychological well-being of university students and, consequently, the need to include their optimization and development in school curricula. Keywords: Physical activity habits, body image, self-acceptance, personal growth, SEM. …”
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Analisis Penerimaan Pengguna Learning Management System (LMS) BRONE di Universitas Brawijaya berdasarkan Model Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) by Lintang Trisnadi, Intan Sartika Eris Maghfiroh, Mochamad Chandra Saputra

“…Hasil analisis data menggunakan PLS-SEM dengan alat bantu SmartPLS menunjukkan bahwa lima hipotesis diterima. …”
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Investigating the Relationship between Types of Deprivation and Social Tolerance among Citizens of Tehran by Negar Firouzeh, Khadijeh Safiri

“…IntroductionIn today's vibrant, diverse, and heterogeneous societies, establishing a democratic culture and promoting sustainable development require the predominance of social tolerance. …”
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Role of intuition on problem solving style–Mediating effect of mindfulness by Abirami Swaminathan, Maya Rathnasabapathy

“…The present study investigates the mediating effect of mindfulness on the role of intuition upon problem solving style among university students in India. 755 university and college students in India (Male = 310, Female = 445) completed a questionnaire that contained items of types of intuition scale (TintS) developed by Pretz et.al., mindfulness attention awareness scale (MASS) developed by Brown &amp; Ryan, and problem solving style questionnaire (PSSQ) developed by Cassidy &amp; Long, along with items to obtain demographic details and informed consent from respondents. …”
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Quality Assessment Method for Chromite Sand to Reduce the Number of Cast Steel Surface Defects by T. Wróbel, J. Jezierski, D. Bartocha, E. Feliks, A. Paleń

“…This paper discusses the ability to apply the test method using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) together with EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) analysis to assess the quality of fresh chromite sand delivered by various suppliers to Huta Małapanew Sp. z o.o. …”
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Impact of Molding Temperature, Fiber Loading and Chemical Modifications on the Physicomechanical, and Microstructural Morphology Properties of Woven Kenaf Fiber/PLA Composites for... by Jai Inder Preet Singh, Vikas Sharma, Sehijpal Singh, Vikas Dhawan, Ahmed Belaadi, Rajeev Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Abhinav Kumar, Fuad A. Awwad, M. Ijaz Khan, Emad A. A. Ismail

“…The consequences of processing variables such as fiber volume percent ranging from 25% to 50% and molding temperature range of 160°C to 180°C were also examined on the mechanical characteristics of developed composites and are validated using SEM analysis. …”
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Examining the influential factors on the intention to use emulator applications among Gen Z: Integrating UTAUT2 and TPB for strategic insights into nostalgic gaming adoption and te... by Lanz Julian L. Buenaseda, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Maela Madel L. Cahigas, Ma Janice J. Gumasing

“…Higher-order partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to examine the intention of Gen Z gamers towards accepting emulator applications. …”
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Efficient Removal of Tartrazine Yellow Azo Dye by Electrocoagulation Using Aluminium Electrodes: An Optimization Study by Response Surface Methodology by Senka Gudić, Nikša Čatipović, Marija Ban, Sandra Svilović, Nediljka Vukojević Medvidović, Andrei Rotaru, Ladislav Vrsalović

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The Effect Of Strategic Orientation And Business Model Innovation On Financial Performance: The Case Of Ikat Weaving SMEs In Bali by Susanti Christina, Wiryanata I Gusti Ngurah Agung

“…The findings provide valuable guidance for SME managers in developing strategies and testing innovative business models, which can improve financial performance and help them make informed decisions to advance their enterprises.…”
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Mediating effects of occupational self-efficacy on the relationship of authentic leadership and job engagement by Popy Podder, Hillol Saha

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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN COMPETITIVENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY IN TOURISM DESTINATIONS: EXAMINING THE HARD, SOFT, AND MODERATING EFFECTS OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING by Chee Hua Chin, May Chiun Lo, Poh Ming Winnie Wong

“…A total of 390 respondents, including both domestic and international tourists, who visited the six rural tourism destinations in Sarawak, Malaysia, voluntarily participated in this study. A PLS-SEM approach was used to evaluate the developed model, and WarpPLS software was used to perform the PLS estimate and hypotheses testing. …”
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Effect of Annealing Treatment on Sensing Response of Inorganic Film Taste Sensor to Sweet Substances by Tomoki Shinta, Hidekazu Uchida, Yuki Hasegawa

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Does Social Presence on Social Commerce Platform Attract Buying Intention of Indonesian Local Food? by Ratni Prima Lita, Meuthia Meuthia, Devi Yulia Rahmi, M. Fajar Syafrida

“…This research is interesting for developing social commerce to attract buyers' interest in local Indonesian food …”
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Global perspectives on the biodegradation of LDPE in agricultural systems by Jani E. Mendoza, Daniel Tineo, Beimer Chuquibala-Checan, Nilton Atalaya-Marin, Victor H. Taboada-Mitma, Josué Tafur-Culqui, Ever Tarrillo, Darwin Gómez-Fernández, Malluri Goñas, María Andrea Reyes-Reyes, María Andrea Reyes-Reyes

“…The studies reviewed include recent data and the methodologies used include state-of-the-art technologies and others that have been used for decades, to monitor and measure the degree of biodegradation that each treatment applied can have, including SEM, GCMS, HPLC, and microscopy. The countries investigating these biodegradation methodologies are identified, and while some countries have been developing them for some years, others have only begun to address this problem in recent years. …”
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Bridging Beliefs and Behavior: How Self-Efficacy and Learning Efforts Translate Locus of Control into Academic Performance by Ruslana Moskotina

“…Those with a greater internal locus of control develop stronger self-efficacy, which leads to greater learning efforts and translates into better performance. …”
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Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity, and Turnover Intention: The Mediating Effect of Work Stress on Female Employees by Rizal Mohamad, Amin Muhammad Sirojuddin, Basalamah Muhammad Ridwan, Wahono Budi

“…A conceptual framework is developed, and hypotheses are proposed based on existing literature. …”
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Cryo multi-scale microscopy visualization tools for studying microbial communities on glacier surfaces by Rey Mourot, Rey Mourot, Rey Mourot, Vladimir Roddatis, Alexandre M. Anesio, Martyn Tranter, Liane G. Benning, Liane G. Benning

“…To address this gap, we developed, tested and validated a first characterization workflow for imaging the microorganisms colonizing the frozen ice surfaces on the Greenland Ice Sheet. …”
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