Exploring the nexus of leadership style, purchasing efficiency, and sustainable economic performance: fiscal term as moderator by Benny Hutahayan, Firera Firera, Mochammad Al Musadieq, Solimun Solimun

“…By employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via WarpPLS, the analysis reveals a significant impact of leadership style on procurement efficiency, which subsequently influences sustainable economic performance. …”
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Short-Term Mating Orientation Predicts Openness to “Sugar Relationships” More Than Life History Strategy by Norbert Meskó, Jessica S. Ehlers, András N. Zsidó

“…Life history theory suggests that individuals vary in their sexual, reproductive, parental, familial, and social behavior in response to the physical and social challenges encountered during development. So-called “sugar relationships” generally involve exchanges of resources for sex and/or companionship between a younger partner and an older provider. …”
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The Mediating Effect of Innovation Capabilities, Information Quality and Supply Chain Resilience in the Relationship Between Big Data Analytics Capability (BDAC) and Healthcare Per... by Mohammad Rakibul Islam Bhuiyan, Most. Sadia Akter, Al- Amin, Rashed Hossain

“…Experimental data suggesting BDA improves healthcare performance are crucial to the existing literature. With the PLS-SEM approach utilized in this work, several of the aforementioned ideas may be theoretically flawed. …”
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Understanding the Walk Intention of Older Adults in China with the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Prototype Willingness Model by Yueying HUO, Chenhao WANG, Jianrong LIU

“…This paper used these frameworks to examine the motivational mechanisms of walking among older Chinese adults living in small towns and used the structural equation model (SEM) for regression analysis. The analysis was based on 407 questionnaires and compared two models. …”
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Karakteristik fisikokimia tepung jewawut (Setaria italica) varietas Polewali Mandar sebagai pengaruh frekuensi proses penyosohan by Ari Handoko, Feri Kusnandar, Slamet Budijanto, Heny Herawati

“…Foxtail millet (Setaria italica var Polewali Mandar) is a common cereal crop in Polewali Mandar, with the potential for development as a food ingredient. This study characterizes millet from three varieties (Minna, Lasse, and Bulawang) polished 2, 3, and 4 times. …”
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Predicting EFL Learners’ Self-Regulated Learning through Technology Acceptance Model by Yusup Supriyono, Francisca Maria Ivone, Dedi Heryadi, Lorna Beduya, Luis Luigi Eugenio A. Valencia

“…After obtaining and validating the questionnaire adapted from several relevant sources, an online survey was conducted to 363 third- and fourth-year student teachers of the English education department in Indonesian universities who met the required criteria. SEM was performed to test three hypotheses about the causal relationship between variables. …”
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AI Literacy and Intention to Use Text-Based GenAI for Learning: The Case of Business Students in Korea by Moonkyoung Jang

“…Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS software (Ver. 4.0.9.6). The findings reveal that performance expectancy significantly affects the intention to use GenAI, while effort expectancy does not. …”
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A Study on the Expected Risk Tolerance Mechanism of Child-Friendly Environment Transformation in High-Density Communities by Yan Liu, Xujie Wang, Yinan Sun

“…As urbanization intensifies, high-density communities have become a dominant urban form, making Child-Friendly Community (CFC) development crucial for sustainable urban growth. However, transforming these communities poses challenges, particularly regarding residents’ risk perceptions—an area largely overlooked in existing research. …”
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The effect of leadership style on performance with psychological capital as moderating by Muhammad Aldiansyah, M Giatman, Hasan Maksum, Ambiyar Ambiyar

“…By using an instrument in the form of a questionnaire which is analyzed using SEM-PLS analysis, where the results obtained are leadership style has a significant and positive effect on employee performance. …”
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Current Approaches to Microplastics Detection and Plastic Biodegradation by Paula Przygoda-Kuś, Katarzyna E. Kosiorowska, Aneta K. Urbanek, Aleksandra M. Mirończuk

“…Environmental concerns about the widespread use of non-biodegradable plastic have generated interest in developing quick and effective methods to degrade synthetic polymers. …”
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Emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication skills accounting students by Isabel Cristina Martin Garcia, Alison Martins Meurer, Nayane Thais Krespi Musial

“…The relationships were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results: We found a positive relationship between the dimensions of Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Communication Skills, except for the Assessment of Own Emotions on Assertiveness, which showed a negative relationship. …”
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Customer orientation, service quality and customer satisfaction interplay in the banking sector: An emerging market perspective by Eric Gonu, Paul Mensah Agyei, Opoku Kofi Richard, Mary Asare-Larbi

“…The study recommends that policymakers develop comprehensive policies and also direct the management of commercial banks to develop customer orientation programmes.…”
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Enhancement of mechanical properties of thermite heat assisted friction stir welded aluminium bronze alloy (C95300) by eliminating tunnel defect by Tamil Prabakaran S, Sudha J, Siva S, Balamurali Duraivel, Vivekananda A S

“…The strengthening mechanism of the welded joints was examined based on images captured through macroscopy, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Consumer adoption of food blockchain traceability: insights from integrating TAM and TR models by Wei Li, Ruiming Song, Kunpeng Yu

“…The primary application of blockchain technology in the food supply chain is the development of a food traceability system that enhances transparency and accountability. …”
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Determinants of customer satisfaction and loyalty in the Turkish e-commerce sector by Mehmet Yalçınkaya, İbrahim Çataldaş

“…IntroductionThe rapid development of digital technologies has significantly transformed consumer behavior, making social media platforms essential marketing tools. …”
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Pb-free metal oxide-based epoxy resin nanocomposites for radiation protection: Physical evaluation analysis approach by Toni Beth Guatato-Lopez, Alvie Asuncion-Astronomo, Gil Nonato C. Santos

“…Nanocomposites were fabricated using an open mold casting technique, and their physical properties were characterized via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analyses. …”
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Investigating the impact of fatty acid profiles on biodiesel lubricity using artificial intelligence techniques by Atthaphon Maneedaeng, Attasit Wiangkham, Atthaphon Ariyarit, Anupap Pumpuang, Ekarong Sukjit

“…This study evaluates the tribological properties of biodiesel derived from 15 different feedstocks using High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) tests, 3D-laser microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS). …”
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Physiochemical synthesis of hydroxyapatite adsorbents from chicken and camel bone waste for removing Cd and Pb ions from polluted water by M. Nageeb Rashed, A. A. Moneam Gad, N. Magdy Fathy

“…Abstract The utilization of waste resources to synthesize functional materials is crucial for achieving environmentally sustainable development. In this context, the current investigation aims to develop a new material using waste chicken and camel bones as adsorbents for the removal of Pb2+ and Cd2 from polluted water. …”
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Evidence from West Africa on the interplay of affective behavioral cognitive and ethical dimensions of AI literacy in Ghanaian and Nigerian Universities by Muhammad Zaheer Asghar, Kwasi Agyemang Duah, Javed Iqbal, Hanna Järvenoja

“…Using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), findings confirm that affective factors positively influence cognitive outcomes, mediated by behavioral engagement and ethical understanding. …”
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Extraction of polysaccharide from green coffee beans and its antioxidant activity by SHEN Xiao-jing, XIE Fu-juan, ZHOU Shao-qin, FENG Yu

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to identify and characterize the structure of polysaccharide from coffee bean. …”
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