Role of LIMK1-cofilin-actin axis in dendritic spine dynamics in Alzheimer’s disease by Fabiola Paciello, Martina Battistoni, Sara Martini, Chiara Simone, Francesco Pastore, Raimondo Sollazzo, Claudio Grassi, Cristian Ripoli

“…Actin dynamics, largely regulated by the LIMK1-cofilin pathway, are central to maintaining structural and functional stability in neurons. In healthy brains, the LIMK1-cofilin-actin axis modulates actin polymerization within dendritic spines, supporting spine growth and plasticity. …”
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The Impact of Digital Media Use on Muslim Entrepreneurs' Intention to Apply for Halal Certificate: Empirical Evidence from Indonesia by Ahmad Ajib Ridlwan, Yan Putra Timur, Muhammad Nafik Hadi Ryandono, Erika Takidah, Azreen Hamiza Abdul Aziz, Rosa Prafitri Juniarti

“…This quantitative study analyses 350 Indonesian Muslim entrepreneurs using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Researchers obtain data using non-probability sampling approaches. …”
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Spray-synthesized organic composite/hydroxyapatite coating on magnesium alloys with enhanced corrosion resistance by Guoqiang Wang, Guoqiang Wang, Yi Wei, Jinquan Hong, Jiangquan Lv

“…Both electrochemical dynamic data and structural characteristics demonstrate the enhanced corrosion resistance of organic composite/hydroxyapatite coatings, in which polymer chains provided more volume as a buffer for H2 molecules. …”
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Antibacterial Nanocomposite Ceramic Coating for Liquid Filtration Application by Angelica Luceri, Michela Toppan, Alessandro Calogero, Antonio Rinaldi, Cristina Balagna

“…In this study, innovative antibacterial nanocomposite coatings, composed of zirconia and silver nanocluster, were developed and deposited via eco-friendly co-sputtering physical vapor deposition (PVD) method onto electrospun polymeric membranes (PCL and PAN-PCL) for water filtration applications. Structural and morphological analyses, including XRD and UV-Vis spectroscopy, confirmed the deposition of a composite coating, consisting of an amorphous zirconia matrix embedding silver nanoclusters, homogeneously distributed on one side of the polymeric fibers. …”
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XRD, EDX and FTIR study of the bioactivity of 60S GLASS doped with La and Y under <em>in vitro</em> conditions by A. P. Kusyak, O. I. Oranska, D. Marcin Behunova, A. I. Petranovska, V. S. Chornyi, O. A. Bur'yanov, V. A. Dubok, P. P. Gorbyk

“… The aim of the work is the synthesis and study of the bioactivity of sol-gel glass (BG 60S) with molar composition 60 % SiO2, 36 % CaO, 4 % P2O5 and samples doped with La and Y in vitro; studying their structural properties and changes upon contact with a model physiological environment (Kokubo’s SBF), as well as justifying the possibility of their use for tissue regeneration and tissue engineering. …”
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Assessment Design And Practices Toward Holistic Learning Of Higher Education Students: Empirical Evidence Via Path Analysis Modelling Approach by Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah, Esther Adama, Amanda Graf, Kwadwo Adusei-Asante

“…We explored the correlations within defined networks by path analysis via partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) framework of SmartPLS 3. …”
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Translation of computed tomography images to T2-Weighted magnetic resonance images of lumbar spine using generative adversarial networks on sagittal images by Kwang Hyeon Kim, Eun-Chong Lee, Yeo Dong Yoon, Dong-Won Shin, Hae-Won Koo, Byung-Jou Lee

“…Quantitative metrics, including mean absolute error (MAE), peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), and structural similarity index (SSIM), were also computed. …”
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Rheological Properties of Argillaceous Intercalation under the Combination of Static and Intermittent Dynamic Shear Loads by Xin Zhang, Qian Dong, Xiangping Zhang, Ming Lang, Suzhi Zhao, Zhuoang Chen, Jinshan Sun

“…For rock slopes controlled by rheological weak structural planes and influenced by long-term blasting vibrations, the transient and long-term dynamic stability should be comprehensively analyzed.…”
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Selective Laser Sintering of Atomoxetine Tablets: An Innovative Approach for Small-Scale, Personalized Production by Gordana Stanojević, Ivana Adamov, Snežana Mugoša, Veselinka Vukićević, Svetlana Ibrić

“…The physical properties, drug content, disintegration time, and dissolution profiles were evaluated. The structural and chemical integrity were assessed using SEM, FTIR, DSC, and XRPD. …”
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A polymeric nanovesicle delivers sulfopin and gemcitabine to remodel tumor microenvironment for enhanced chemoimmunotherapy against orthotopic pancreatic cancer by Weiting Jiang, Wei Deng, Qi Chen, Huahua Zhang, Min Zhu, Rongze Wang, Yong Wang

“…Additionally, the Gem/Sul-NP demonstrates pH-responsive characteristics, undergoing structural disintegration at the acidic pH of 6.5 to achieve controlled drug release in the TME, thereby facilitating synergistic antitumor effects. …”
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Influence of consumer socio-psychological food environment on food choice and its implications for nutrition: evidence from Tanzania by Eward Mushi, Roselyne Alphonce, Betty Waized, Mikidadi Muhanga, Niloofar Khalili, Constance Rybak

“…Data was analyzed using structural equation modeling.ResultsThe results indicate that consumers' knowledge, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control significantly explain 93% of the variance in the intention to choose healthy foods. …”
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The effect of interpersonal sensitivity on the interpersonal skills of undergraduate nursing students: The chain mediating effect of self-efficacy and subjective well-being by Jiamei Song, Yue Su, Zhe Jiang, Yiqiu Zhang, Jie Liu, Chaoran Chen

“…The resulting data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0, and structural equation modeling was constructed using Amos 26.0 to explore the mediating role of self-efficacy and subjective well-being between interpersonal sensitivity and interpersonal skill. …”
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Metrological evaluation and classification of porosity in metal additive manufacturing using X-ray computed tomography by Ibon Holgado, Naiara Ortega, José A. Yagüe-Fabra, Soraya Plaza, Herminso Villarraga-Gómez

“…Ensuring the structural integrity of metal additive manufacturing (AM) components is challenging due to inherent porosity, which critically affects mechanical performance. …”
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‘More stressful than cancer’: treatment experiences lived during Hurricane Maria among breast and colorectal cancer patients in Puerto Rico by Vivian Colón-López, Yara Sanchez-Cabrera, Marievelisse Soto-Salgado, Karen J. Ortiz-Ortiz, Troy Quast, Maria E. Fernandez

“…Abstract Background In September 2017, Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm, struck Puerto Rico, causing widespread structural damage, prolonged power outages, and severe flooding. …”
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SCRED-Distillation: Improving Low-Dose CT Image Quality via Feature Fusion and Mutual Learning by Yanqing Wang, Xinru Zhan, Wanquan Liu, Yingying Li, Kexin Guo, Huafeng Wang

“…Extensive quantitative evaluations conducted on the challenging Mayo Clinic LDCT Grand Challenge dataset reveal remarkable improvements in key image quality metrics: the Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) increased significantly from 29.2489 to 33.2103, the Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) steadily rose from 0.8759 to 0.9132, and the Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) was effectively reduced from 14.2416 to 8.9377. …”
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The impact of dynamic capabilities on shipping port performance: a serial-mediation of sustainability practices based on dynamic capability view by L. Kishore, Yogesh P. Pai, E. Geetha, Venisha Jenifer Dmello, Shilpa Badrinath Bidi

“…The multi-variate framework was empirically tested with 272 port employees as samples working in various ports using the partial least square approach-based structural equation model technique using SmartPLS 4. …”
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A Variational Multi-Scale Error Compensation Network for Single-Pixel Imaging by Jian Lin, Qiurong Yan, Quan Zou, Shida Sun, Zhen Wei, Hua Du

“…On the MNIST dataset, when the sampling rate is 0.025, VMSE achieved higher Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio(PSNR) and Structural Similarity Index(SSIM) scores, especially with an SSIM score of 0.963, significantly surpassing Reconnet and DR2Net&#x0027;s scores of 0.930 and 0.920, respectively. …”
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Performance comparison of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) systems and textile reinforced mortar (TRM) for concrete confinement at elevated temperature by D. Akhil Varma, Prabir K. Sarker, Mini K. Madhavan, Karingamanna Jayanarayanan

“…The exceptional efficiency of TRM confinement systems at high temperatures positions them as a viable substitute for conventional FRP confinement systems in structural applications in fire-sensitive environments.…”
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Pathology of the peripheral circulation in chronic heart failure by A. T. Teplyakov, V. V. Kalyuzhin, E. V. Kalyuzhina, G. E. Chernogoryuk, M. I. Rachkovsky, I. D. Bespalova, N. N. Terentyeva, I. K. Livshits, M. A. Solovtsov, G. M. Chernjavskaja

“…Thus, in the guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic heart failure in the adult, experts of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (2001-2013) define CHF as «a complex clinical syndrome that can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the ventricle to fill with or eject blood». …”
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Interface Engineering of NCMA Cathodes with LATP Coatings for High-Performance Solid-State Lithium Batteries by Shih-Ping Cho, Muhammad Usman Hameed, Chien-Te Hsieh, Wei-Ren Liu

“…Compared to conventional combinations with LPSC (Li₆PS₅Cl) solid electrolytes, LATP coatings significantly reduce interfacial reactivity and improve cycling stability. Structural and morphological analyses reveal that LATP coatings maintain the crystallinity of NCMA83 while fine-tuning its lattice stress. …”
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