International Liability Regime for Pollution of Marine Environment from Ships by L. V. Vereina

“…The research is based on general scientific methods of knowledge (system and structural approaches, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction), as well as special methods used in legal science (comparative legal, historical legal and formal dogmatic).  …”
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Predictors of pulmonary hypertension in the subacute period of myocardial infarction in young and middle-aged males by A. N. Menshikova, A. V. Gordienko, A. V. Sotnikov, D. V. Nosovich

“…We established the presence of a reliable relationship between several parameters of the structural and functional state of the myocardium both in the first 48 hours of MI and the end of the third week of the disease with the risk of developing PH in the subacute period of MI.Conclusion. …”
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Molecular mechanism of β-arrestin 2 interaction with phosphorylated intracellular loop 3 of dopamine receptor D2 by Kiae Kim, Jeong Seok Ji, Hee Ryung Kim, Yoonjung Choi, Hyung Ho Lee, Asuka Inoue, Ka Young Chung

“…Our results provide new insights into structural dynamics of GPCR-arrestin complex, especially in understanding the D2R-βarr2 interaction.…”
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Factors influencing intentions to use Apple Pay: A behavioral perspective. by Khalid Waleed Abdo, Imdadullah Hidayat-Ur-Rehman, Sultan Bader Aljehani, Esam Mohammed Aloufi, Ali Alshehri

“…Data from 221 valid responses were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The study revealed that the model explains 62.2% of the variance in the intention to use Apple Pay. …”
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Energy-Efficient geopolymer wall panels: optimizing mechanical, thermal, and acoustic properties for sustainable construction by Nidhya Rathinavel, Abdul Aleem, Mohamed Ismail

“…In this study, for the sample M1 to M5, densities varied from 1302 to 2032 kg/m³, water absorption reduced from 23 to 9%, compressive strength improved from 6.52 MPa to 20.0 MPa, while flexural strength increased from 2.9 MPa to 7.0 MPa, indicating improved structural integrity with increasing WFS. In addition, thermal conductivity varied from 0.1222 to 0.1652 W/m·K, and sound absorption coefficients (SAC) peaking at 0.41, while noise reduction coefficients (NRC) ranged from 0.23 to 0.10, demonstrating superior thermal and acoustic performance in mixes with higher porosity due to vermiculite. …”
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Techno-Economic Analysis of Multi-Purpose Heavy-Lift Vessels Using Methanol as Fuel by Qingguo Zheng, Liping Sun, Shengdai Chang, Hui Xing

“…To identify the most promising fuel transition solution for multi-purpose heavy-lift vessels (MPHLVs), which are widely used for transporting large and complex industrial equipment and have specialized structural requirements, this study conducted a comprehensive techno-economic analysis based on a fleet of 12 MPHLVs. …”
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The role of LMX and organizational climate in improving performance and effectiveness of local public administration: evidence from the Metropolis GZM by Izabela Marzec

“…A model of relationships between LMX, organizational learning climate, and the OEP was examined with the use of Structural Equation Modeling and path analysis. Findings: It was found that the LMX affected the OEP only indirectly through its impact on organizational learning climate which in turn influences the OEP. …”
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Impact of artificial intelligence-enabled service attributes on customer satisfaction and loyalty in chain hotels: Evidence from coastal tourism destinations in western Thailand by Noptanit Chotisarn, Thadathibesra Phuthong

“…Data from 186 hotel guests were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The results reveal that service efficiency (β = 0.251, p < 0.01) and enjoyment (β = 0.526, p < 0.001) significantly influence satisfaction with AI-based services. …”
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Prediction of tissue rupture from percolation of local strain heterogeneities for diagnostics by Friedrich Schütte, Sabrina Friebe, Denny Böttcher, Michael Andrew Borger, Madlen Uhlemann, Stefan G. Mayr

“…While we first experimentally validate the predictive capabilities of our strain percolation analysis for reconstituted rat tail collagen fibers and horse aorta explants, we unveil the structural origins of mechanical heterogeneities on the network level using FEM calculations based on digitized confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) measurements. …”
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Assessment of Seasonal Variations in GNSS Errors over UAE - Abu Dhabi Case Study by A. Alnaqbi, M. M. Yagoub, A. Hasbi

“…This includes precise surveying and mapping, platform navigation by sea, land, and air, monitoring of large structural deformations, and recreational applications. …”
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The Construction of Authority in the Old English Judith by Jacek Olesiejko

“…The imagery of light also creates a structural connection with the account of the Bethulian army victory over the Assyrians in the second half of the poem, enhancing both the poem’s artistic unity and its political purpose.…”
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Comparison of Topical Treatments and Chemical Cauterization for Recurrent Anterior Epistaxis in Pediatric Patients by Muhammad Faran Sarwar, Suniya Rehman, Mehwish Mansoor, Arsala Zahid, Sassi Kanwal, Sadia Rehman

“…Patients with coagulation disorders, chronic nasal conditions, autoimmune diseases, use of anticoagulant medications, or significant nasal structural abnormalities were excluded. Group A (n=40) underwent 75% silver nitrate chemical cautery of the anterior nasal septum, while Group B (n=40) received a week-long topical treatment consisting of 0.05% xylometazoline and a local oil-based antibacterial ointment. …”
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A new public management model for open data collaboration in sustainable digital insurance ecosystems by Narongsak Sukma, Siriporn Yamnill

“…This study develops a theoretical model integrating new public management (NPM) principles, technology acceptance factors, and collaborative governance to explain the emergence of sustainable digital insurance ecosystems powered by open data. Using structural equation modeling with data from 368 professionals (121 regulatory stakeholders, 178 industry professionals, and 69 technology enablers), we investigated how NPM principles and technology adoption factors influence behavioral intention, use behavior, and principled participation in open data initiatives. …”
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Selección de hábitat en una comunidad de mamíferos pequeños en la Costa Pacífica de Colombia by González M. Alonso, Alberico Michael

“…Two trapping grids were established, one in primary rainforest and one in secondary growth, Eleven vegetative structural characteristics were measured at each trap station and were analyzed using canonical variables, allowing the habitat utilization curve to be obtained for each species present. …”
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Predicting visual field global and local parameters from OCT measurements using explainable machine learning by Md Mahmudul Hasan, Jack Phu, Henrietta Wang, Arcot Sowmya, Erik Meijering, Michael Kalloniatis

“…Introducing the pointwise normalisation and step-size concept, a mean absolute error of 2.51 dB was obtained in pointwise sensitivity prediction, and the grayscale prediction model yielded a mean structural similarity index of 77%. The SHAP-based analysis provided critical insights into the most relevant features for glaucoma diagnosis, showing promise in assisting eye care practitioners through an explainable AI tool.…”
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Muslim students’ acceptance of artificial intelligence in Islamic religious education: an extended TAM approach by Nur Faizin, Muhammad Alfan, Abdul Basid, Mochammad Rizal Ramadhan, Siti Aisyah Panatik, Akhmad Nurul Kawakip

“…The data of this study consisted of 224 Muslim student respondents collected from 12 universities through random sampling technique assisted by the Indonesian Islamic Higher Education Lecturer Association (ADPISI) and analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. The main findings indicate that Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) has a significant effect on Perceived Usefulness (PU). …”
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Gender Determinants of Vaccination Status in Children: Evidence from a Meta-Ethnographic Systematic Review. by Sonja Merten, Adriane Martin Hilber, Christina Biaggi, Florence Secula, Xavier Bosch-Capblanch, Pem Namgyal, Joachim Hombach

“…Gender inequality needs to be addressed on structural, community and household levels if the number of unvaccinated children is to substantially decrease.…”
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Research on Permeability Coefficient of Heterogeneous Geomaterials Based on Digital Images by Bowen Liu, Junbin Chen, Xinpin Ding

“…In order to study the seepage characteristics of structural planes of nonmaterial geotechnical materials in different strata contact zones, the formulas for calculating the deformation parameters and permeability coefficients of heterogeneous rock masses with single nonmaterial geotechnical materials are deduced theoretically, and the correctness and applicability of the formulas are verified by experiments. …”
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Connecting the Dots: Linking Centrality Measures to Peer Perceptions in Elementary School Friendship Networks by Prochnow Tyler, Keightley Samuel, Patterson Megan S., Lease Michele

“…This study highlights the complex interplay between structural positions in social networks and peer perceptions of social functioning. …”
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Clinically applicable antibiotic modification of ready-to-use calcium phosphate cement pastes by Alicia Zeiner, Johannes K. Konrad, Sandra Hinderer, Andreas Hoess, Sascha Heinemann, Uwe Gbureck

“…At later time points, the initial exponential release kinetics slowed down due to both a decreased concentration gradient and structural changes of the cement matrix during setting. …”
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