A combination of Sentinel-1 RADAR and Sentinel-2 multispectral data improves classification of morphologically similar savanna woody plants by Emmanuel Fundisi, Solomon G. Tesfamichael, Fethi Ahmed

“…The co-existence of diverse plant forms in densely vegetated savanna environments presents a challenge when mapping species diversity using single remotely sensed data type that carries either optical or structural information. In the present study, Sentinel-1 RADAR and Sentinel-2 multispectral data were combined to classify morphologically similar woody plant species (n =27) and three coexisting land cover types using Deep Neural Network (DNN). …”
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Perturbation-Theory Machine Learning for Multi-Target Drug Discovery in Modern Anticancer Research by Valeria V. Kleandrova, M. Natália D. S. Cordeiro, Alejandro Speck-Planche

“…Computational methods are of paramount importance to accelerate multi-target drug discovery in cancer research but most of them have several disadvantages such as the use of limited structural information through homogeneous datasets of chemicals, the prediction of activity against a single target, and/or lack of interpretability. …”
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Development and Validation of a Framework on Consumer Satisfaction in Fresh Food E-Shopping: The Integration of Theory and Data by Yingxue Ren, Yitong Qu, Junbin Liang, Fangfang Zhao

“…Through systematic literature synthesis, three core dimensions—perceived value (price–performance balance), platform experience (interface usability), and perceived quality (freshness assurance)—were operationalized into measurable indicators. The final structural equation model reveals that perceived value, platform experience, and perceived quality all have significant positive impacts on consumer satisfaction. …”
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An Ion Discharge-Driven Thruster Based on a Lithium Niobate Piezoelectric Transformer by Qiannan Tao, Xinshuai Wang, Yang Gu, Wei Li

“…This study explores the effects of structural parameters and external circuits on the resonant frequency and step-up ratio of the LNT through numerical simulations and experiments. …”
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Critical analysis of translational potential of rodent models of white matter pathology across a wide spectrum of human diseases by Wenxuan Zhou, Shiyue Xia, Chenmeng Wang, Qingwu Yang, Alexei Verkhratsky, Jianqin Niu

“…However, significant evolutionary divergences between humans and rodents, particularly in the complexity of white matter connectome, which are fundamentally shaped by myelin as their major structural component, pose critical challenges in modeling the human neurological diseases. …”
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Longitudinal Ceiling Temperature Profile in an Inclined Channel Induced by a Wall-Attached Fire by Xubo Huang, Yongfeng Zhang, Wei Wang, Zhenxiang Tao

“…Channel fire poses a great threat to personnel safety and structural strength, in which the temperature profile is worthy of attention. …”
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Study on the Comfort of Pedestrians on Landscape Footpath Paved on the Suspension Monorail System by Zhou Li, Yuancheng Wei, Xiaolong Zheng, Yongping Zeng, Xinyu Xu, Xingyu Chen, Qi Tao

“…Due to the displacement and rotation of the structural components which support the landscape footpath, the lateral response transferred to the landscape footpath would be slightly weakened. …”
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Detectability of Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis with Transient Elastography and Controlled Attenuation Parameter in Residents of St. Petersburg by V. P. Kovyazina, K. L. Raikhelson, M. K. Prashnova, E. V. Pazenko, L. K. Palgova, E. A. Kondrashina

“…Hepatic steatosis of predominantly high degree was revealed in 44.7%, combined fibrosis and steatosis — in 28%; isolated fibrosis of various stage — in 2.5%, no structural changes — in 24.8% individuals. The growth of body mass index and waist circumference significantly correlated in women with pronounced liver changes. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Hybrid Solar-Grid-Powered Electric Bicycle by Mphephu Fhumulani, Ayoade Idowu Adetona, Longe Omowunmi Mary

“…The research encompasses subsystem integration, experimental validation, and performance analysis, with test results presented through graphical evaluations of energy generation and consumption, voltage regulation, and overall system performance. Structural stability, battery endurance, and real-world usability are assessed under various conditions. …”
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The impact of online upward social comparisons on cyberbullying in the post-epidemic era: a moderated mediating model by Guangjie Yuan, Guangjie Yuan, Zihan Cheng, Zihan Cheng, Wei Ju, Wei Ju

“…Importantly, we further explore the moderating role of belief in a just world (BJW) in this psychological process.MethodsTo test our theoretical framework, we collected survey data from 526 undergraduates and employed structural equation modeling with Bootstrap resampling.ResultsThe analysis yielded two major findings: First, upward social comparison (USC) was significantly positively associated with cyberbullying, mediated by cognitive and emotional relative deprivation. …”
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Application of three-dimensional (3D) hand–eye calibration of industrial robot in laser cladding repair for drilling bit by J. Wang, Z. Mo, J. Wang, W. Pan

“…First, the KUKA-KR20 industrial robot, along with a structural light three-dimensional (3D) scanner, is used to inspect the damaged bit, with point cloud data exported, and then the data are converted to the stereolithography (STL) file format in Geometric Studio, with the damaged region of the bit obtained after comparison with the standard model. …”
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Review of modern models and methods of analysis of time series of dynamics of processes in social, economic and socio-technical systems by E. G. Andrianova, S. A. Golovin, S. V. Zykov, S. A. Lesko, E. R. Chukalina

“…The modern models of analysis and forecasting of electoral processes based on the analysis of time series: structural, polling, hybrid. Based on the analysis, their advantages and disadvantages are considered. …”
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ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION: GENDER DIFFERENCES OF VENTRICULOATRIAL REMODELING WITH PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTION by Zh. D. Kobalava, E. V. Kokhan, G. K. Kiyakbaev, A. A. Shavarov

“…Today there is enough data on gender differences in regard to epidemiology, pathogenesis and prognostic value of atrial fibrillation (AF). Left atrial structural and functional changes associated with development and persistence of AF can be more significant for women than for men. …”
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Advertising Together for Our K-Pop Idol: The Roles of Trust, Loyalty, and Perceived Value in K-Pop Crowdfunding for Outdoor Advertising by Seung Chul Yoo, Hua Fan, Diana Piscarac, Sofia Tunas Puentes

“…This study examines the roles of trust, loyalty, and perceived value in shaping crowdfunding participation within Chinese Weibo K-pop communities, where fans collectively finance large-scale public advertisements for their idols. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) on survey data from 260 participants, our findings reveal that trust and loyalty within fan communities significantly enhance engagement in crowdfunding activities, reinforcing perceived idol value and financial commitment to promotional campaigns. …”
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Charting the Future of Maritime Education and Training: A Technology-Acceptance-Model-Based Pilot Study on Students’ Behavioural Intention to Use a Fully Immersive VR Engine Room S... by David Bačnar, Demir Barić, Dario Ogrizović

“…Sampling (N = 84) was conducted at the Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, during the initial simulator trials. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) revealed that perceived usefulness was the primary determinant of students’ behavioural intention to accept the simulator as a tool for training purposes, acting both as a direct predictor and as a mediating variable, transmitting the positive effect of perceived ease of use onto the intention. …”
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Adaptive Hybrid PSO-Embedded GA for neuroevolutionary training of multilayer perceptron controllers in VSC-based islanded microgrids by Yared Bekele Beyene, Getachew Biru Worku, Lina Bertling Tjernberg

“…The primary objective is to enhance the neuroevolutionary training of multilayer perceptron-based controllers (MLPCs) through the joint optimization of model parameters and structural hyperparameters. Traditional training methods frequently encounter issues such as premature convergence and limited generalization. …”
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How Collectivism and Virtual Idol Characteristics Influence Purchase Intentions: A Dual-Mediation Model of Parasocial Interaction and Flow Experience by Yang Du, Wenjing Xu, Yinghua Piao, Ziyang Liu

“…A survey of 496 respondents, analyzed via structural equation modeling (SEM), shows that collectivism and virtual idol characteristics positively affect PSI, with homophily having the strongest impact. …”
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Chemically Cross-linked Hydrogels Based on Cellulose Nanofibril for Oral Drug Delivery by Francielle Lopes, Luis Gustavo Pitlovanciv, André Luis Kerek, Jarem Raul Garcia, Barbara Celânia Fiorin, Michele Karoline Lima-Tenório, adriano gonçalves viana

“…In this study, we investigated the modification of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) with glycidyl methacrylate and the subsequent synthesis of chemical hydrogels containing N',N'-dimethylacrylamide (DMA), and sodium acrylate (NaAac). The structural and morphological characterization of the hydrogels was carried out using techniques such as FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy), 1H NMR (proton Nuclear magnetic resonance), and SEM (scanning electron microscopy). …”
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Resourcing and the sustainability of Donor funded Potatoes Projects in Kabale District, Southwestern Uganda by Turyasingura, John Bosco, Moses, Agaba, Meza, Orach, Zombeire, Jotham, Kyabarongo, Benon

“…Data were collected by administering questionnaires survey a sample population of 196 potato farmers. Structural equation modeling was used to test hypotheses. …”
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An Efficient Method for the Synthesis and In Silico Study of Novel Oxy-Camalexins by Maria Bachvarova, Yordan Stremski, Donyo Ganchev, Stela Statkova-Abeghe, Plamen Angelov, Iliyan Ivanov

“…Methoxycamalexins are close structural derivatives of the indolic phytoalexin <i>Camalexin</i>, which is a well-known drug lead with an antiproliferative and antioxidant profile. 6-methoxycamalexin, 7-methoxycamalexin, and 6,7-dimethoxycamalexin are natural bioactive products, and there is significant interest in the development of efficient methods for the synthesis of structurally related analogues. …”
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