Microstructure and toughness characterization of AA6061 hybrid composite reinforced with eucalyptus ash, periwinkle shell, and plantain fiber by Obinna O. Barah, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Stephen N. Nnamchi, Milon D. Selvam

“…Hybrid composites were fabricated with varying reinforcement ratios and characterized using advanced techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM–EDS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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The impact of local firms on students’ intention to return and work in rural areas by Vũ Ngọc Thảo Vy, Phạm Tiến Thành, Đoàn Thị Thủy

“…Based on the findings, this research offers policy implications related to the development of local firms.…”
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Studies on the IR reflectance trends and energy storage potential of metal antimonide incorporated jarosite dark colorants: A waste to wealth strategy by V.G. Prabitha, M. Shyni Raphael, V.N. Sheemol

“…The techniques of DLS, Powder XRD and SEM were used to further describe these hybrid systems. …”
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Exploring social influences and values in promoting sustainable food consumption using hybrid three stage methods by Yanhong Wu, Jianqiang Yu

“…The study collected data from an online survey of 15 experts in sustainable food and 311 consumers and analyzed it through a hybrid three-stage approach of fuzzy Delphi, PLS-SEM, and ANN. The results indicate that subjective norms, group norms, and social identity positively influence egoistic and altruistic values, promoting sustainable food consumption. …”
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Mechanical and Acoustic Emission Responses of Rock Fragmentation under Disc Cutter Penetration by Qi Liu, Yucong Pan, Penghai Deng

“…Microscopic observation by using the scanning electron microscope (SEM) reveals that the fracture mechanism for the crushed zone of rock is mainly shear type and that for the major crack is tensile type. …”
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A Novel Hyper-Heuristic Algorithm with Soft and Hard Constraints for Causal Discovery Using a Linear Structural Equation Model by Yinglong Dang, Xiaoguang Gao, Zidong Wang

“…For a linear structural equation model (SEM), soft constraints are obtained via partial correlation analysis. …”
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Effect of Zirconia and Graphene Nanoparticles Loading on Thermo-Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposite by Devendra Kumar Singh, Rajesh Kumar Verma, Sanjay Mishra

“…The samples were analyzed using Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Impact (Izod) testing, and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). The developed material feasibility was assessed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analyses. …”
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Exploring Customer Experience Drivers in Night Markets: Examining the Roles of Product Preference, Service Quality, and Facility Accessibility by Adisak Suvittawat

“…The study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) to assess the interconnections between the primary variables. …”
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Preparation and characterization of novel nanofibrous composites prepared by electrospinning as potential nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) by Aleksandra Sierakowska-Byczek, Julia Radwan-Pragłowska, Łukasz Janus, Tomasz Galek, Karol Łysiak, Mirosław Tupaj, Dariusz Bogdał

“…Based on the presented results, it can be concluded that nanofibrous nerve guidance conduits have all the key properties in the process of peripheral nerve regeneration and may constitute an important step in novel NGCs development.…”
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Active plasma sterilizer for planetary protection and contamination control for space missions by Subrata Roy, Justin Kosky, Tamara Revazishvili, Sarthak Roy, Sierra Brown, Vladimir Vichnyakov, Nona Rurua, Emma Noelle Mastro, Davit Kobaidze

“…Abstract This paper introduces a novel, compact plasma sterilization system, the Active Plasma Sterilizer (APS), for planetary protection space missions. The development of the APS system is done through iterative testing and design modifications aimed at addressing decontamination modalities for time and temperature, cleaning adhesive surfaces, and cleaning protocols beyond alcohol and bleach. …”
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Factors driving consumer adoption of smart and green building materials: the role of civil engineers and architects by Rajendra P, Mohanasundaram T

“…The data are analyzed using descriptive, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), and thematic analysis. Income acts as a moderating variable influencing the consumers in adoption. …”
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Investigation on the wear characteristics of 3D printed graphene-reinforced PLA composites by Banupriya Rachaiah, Jeevan Tamalapura Puttaswamy, Sharath Ballupete Nagaraju, Divya Hanumegowda Vedavathi

“…Abstract In recent years, the growing need for multifunctional materials with customized features has fueled the development of innovative materials and production processes. …”
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The impact of entrepreneurial marketing on creating shared value: A case study of Manager and Owner of Food and Drinking Factories in Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Ehsan Shareef Salih, Haseba Salem Hamad

“…Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used for data analysis using AMOS. The findings reveal a positive and significant impact of EM on the creation of shared value. …”
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How Service Quality and Perceived Privacy Can Affect the Customer Satisfaction in Generations Y and Z? by M Iqbal Nurfaizi, Endy Gunanto Marsasi

“…Data were analyzed using CB-SEM to test the relationship between latent variables through parameter estimation, hypothesis testing. …”
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Leveraging AI-generated and human-generated content for maximized user engagement in contentpreneurs’ innovation and creativity by M. Eshaq Stanikzai, Ella Mittal

“…Using web-based and telephone survey data from 324 contentpreneurs across YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook, the study employs a CB-SEM approach to investigate the association between the construct variables. …”
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“Sensing” The Destination: Assessing Multisensory Experiences in Outdoor Tourism by Ratna Roostika, Rizqi Adhyka Kusumawati, Titik Kuntari, Punik Mumpuni

“…A quantitative approach was chosen by distributing questionnaires to visitors of outdoor destinations in Yogyakarta and surrounding areas. The PLS-SEM technique was used to statistically analyze data from 418 valid respondents. …”
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Effect of manganese content on microstructure and properties of welded joints of U71Mn rails by Chenyang Wang

“…Grey spots, micro cracks, and martensitic transformation in the welded joints are characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS), and high-speed photography. …”
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The impact of artificial intelligence on accounting practices: an academic perspective by Talal Fawzi Alruwaili, Mahfoudh Hussein Mgammal

“…Using structured surveys and composite-based structural equation modeling (SEM) with the ADANCO approach, the research evaluates accounting academics’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding-AI. …”
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Characterization of the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of MoZrN Coating by Abdelaziz Abboudi, Brahim Chermime, Hamid Djebaili, Mourad Brioua

“…High requirements on the quality of thin PVD coatings resulted in development of methods used to evaluate of their properties. …”
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Citronellal Acetylation Using Ni-Co Metal Impregnated Hierarchical Zeolite Catalysis and Its Potential as an Antibacterial, Antifungal and Antioxidants by Wildan Achmad, Indriyanti Erwin, Mutiara Erlita Verdia

“…The morphological characterization of modified-naturals zeolite analyzed by X-Ray Diffraction- Surface Area Analyzer and SEM to see the structure enhancing its function as heterogeneous catalysts. …”
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