THE IMPACT OF DECISION-SHAPING FACTORS AND THE MODERATING ROLE OF PERCEIVED RISK ON INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS’ DESTINATION CHOICE: THE CASE OF THE MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM by Nguyen Anh LOI, Quoc Nghi NGUYEN, Nguyen Thi Le HUONG

“…The survey data was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) through SmartPLS 4.0. …”
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Adapting SEL interventions to meet student needs: A research-practice partnership supporting students with emotional disabilities by Blair Cox, Michelle Flemen-Tung, Natalie May, Elise Cappella, Erum Nadeem, Christine Park, Anil Chacko

“…The current paper explores the ways a research-practice partnership supports an inclusive education intervention, called the Path Program, designed to support elementary students with emotional disabilities through both structural elements and evidence-based practices. Using the research-practice exchange in the Path Program to support a continuous improvement approach to adaptation, the Path Program uses a Plan Do Study Act cycle to continually infuse SEL activities with a trauma-informed approach to meet student needs. …”
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The Mediating Role of Perceived Ease of Learning in Teacher Readiness to Adopt Blockchain for Educational Assessment by Joharri Shuhaimi, Hapini Awang, Mohd Fairuz Jafar, Nur Suhaili Mansor, Shakiroh Khamis, Abdulrazak Faiek Shahatha Al-Mashhadani

“…Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) reveals that COM and CPX significantly predict teacher readiness, while PEOL is a partial mediator. …”
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Silver coated porous silicon microarray SERS platform for detecting aflatoxin B1 fumonisin B1 and ochratoxin A by Rohit Kumar Singh, Narsingh R. Nirala, Sudharsan Sadhasivam, Divagar Muthukumar, Edward Sionov, Giorgi Shtenberg

“…The internal porous void and pore morphology were optimized to amplify the SERS effect while achieving an enhancement factor of 1.75 × 107. The optimal structural features were used to analyze three target mycotoxins simultaneously using a portable Raman device. …”
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Luteolin 7-Glucuronide in <i>Artemisia rupestris</i> L. Extract Attenuates Pulmonary Fibrosis by Inhibiting Fibroblast Activation and FMT via Targeting of TGF-β1 by Lingfeng Peng, Yimeng Fan, Luyao Wang, Chao Han, Zhihui Hao

“…We demonstrated that ER inhibits CS-induced PF, lung inflammation, and oxidative stress, thereby improving pulmonary structural injury. The ER inhibits fibroblast activation and fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transition (FMT), reducing collagen deposition for the treatment of PF. …”
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Numerical investigation and estimation method of leakage behaviour for hydrogen-blended natural gas in overhead pipelines by Zhang Ting, Xiong Guohua, Ma Hongqiang, Zeng Yue, Kang Huilun, Wu Jing, Cheng Xiaosong

“…The influence of various operating and structural parameters on the leakage rate of HBNG is analyzed. …”
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Optimizing Bacillus pasteurii spore germination and unveiling impermeability mechanisms in microbial self-healing concrete by Yingying Hu, Weitao Liu, Yutao Zhang, Xuelong Hu

“…B. pasteurii-containing mortar enhanced cement hydration stability; MIP revealed self-healing concrete had an infiltration fractal cone number of 2.832 and trunk fractal dimension of 2.306, similar to conventional materials, indicating no increased structural complexity. Environmental erosion primarily affects 300–10,000 nm pores, pinpointing durability targets. …”
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Pan‐Variant SARS‐CoV‐2 Vaccines Induce Protective Immunity by Targeting Conserved Epitopes by Masaud Shah, Sung Ung Moon, Ji‐Yon Shin, Ji‐Hye Choi, Doyoon Kim, Hyun Goo Woo

“…To achieve a broader T‐cell‐based immune response, promiscuous T‐cell epitopes are identified by integrating classical T‐cell epitope predictions, differential scanning fluorimetry, and peptide‐MHC structural analysis. Unique peptides with conserved MHC‐anchoring residues are identified, enabling binding to a spectrum of MHC‐I and MHC‐II haplotypes. …”
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Validity of Yin-Yang temperament in Sasang Personality Questionnaire by Bo Kyung Hwang, Yeo-Jin Yoon, Sang Yun Han, Soo Jin Lee, Han Chae

“…Methods: SPQ test was conducted two times with three months interval in 247 Korean university students. The structural validity of first SPQ data was examined with Factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha, and the correlation between first and second measure of SPQ was attested with Pearson's correlation. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Trade Position Shifts of China and the United States in the Indian Ocean Rim Trade Networks Using a Weighted Centrality Approach by Lihua Yuan, Changqing Song, Xiaoqiang Chen, Manjun Zhang, Menghan Yang

“…This research develops a quantitative framework that integrates the temporal segmentation with weighted centrality indicators to provide insights into the dynamics and structural changes of trade networks across sectors and regions.…”
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Discovery of Novel Natural Inhibitors of H5N1 Neuraminidase Using Integrated Molecular Modeling and ADMET Prediction by Afaf Zekri, Mebarka Ouassaf, Shafi Ullah Khan, Kannan R. R. Rengasamy, Bader Y. Alhatlani

“…The MD simulations confirmed the structural stability of all three ligand–NA complexes, supported by robust and complementary intermolecular interactions. …”
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Dynamic Frequency Optimization for Underwater Acoustic Energy Transmission: Balancing Absorption and Geometric Diffusion in Marine Environments by Zhongzheng Liu, Tao Zhang, Yuhang Li, Yazhen Yuan, Nahid Mahmud, Yanzhang Geng

“…These research findings provide a scientific basis and engineering guidance for frequency selection and the structural optimization of underwater acoustic energy systems, offering substantial theoretical value and application prospects that can strongly support the development of acoustic technologies in ocean engineering, resource exploration, and national defense security.…”
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Characterization of a mock up nuclear waste package using energy resolved MeV neutron analysis by Tim T. Jäger, Tsviki Y. Hirsh, Stefan Scheuren, Alexander M. Long, Adrian S. Losko, Alexander Wolfertz, Marc Zimmer, Markus Roth, Sven C. Vogel

“…The results demonstrate the capability to locate the materials through this wall thickness by radiography and tomographic reconstruction, revealing detailed 3D distributions and structural anomalies. The method effectively detects residual water in ion exchange resin, highlighting its sensitivity to moisture content, a crucial parameter for nuclear waste characterization. …”
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Health policy challenges in Lebanon’s healthcare system: on sexual and reproductive health and rights by Faysal El Kak, Sohayla El Fakahany, Tamar Kabakian-Khasholian, Stephen McCall, Ghada Saad

“…Achieving this requires concerted efforts among government agencies, NGOs, and international partners to overhaul existing frameworks and address structural barriers.…”
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Spatiotemporal patterns of human mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic in China by Jingjing Liu, Lei Xu, Nengcheng Chen, Zeqiang Chen

“…Areas with higher population density and greater structural complexity exhibit increased sensitivity of population mobility to the severity of the pandemic. …”
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Impact of Gamma Radiation on Physical Characteristics of Packaging Film Made from Chitosan, Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers, and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles by Fariborz Pirnia, Jalal Sadeghizadeh Yazdi, Neda Mollakhalili, Masoumeh Arab, Reyhane Sefidkar

“…Materials and Methods: In this study, three types of films with three different formulations were prepared along with a control group, and then the effect of gamma rays on their physical characteristics in the first stage and  structural properties were investigated in the second stage. …”
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Application of light in delirium: a bibliometric analysis by Yan Zheng, Yongke Zeng, Xiaoqin Luo, Liangxiang Xia, Jing Chen, Sujuan Lei, Silin Zheng

“…Key research domains included” sleep,” “intensive-care-unit,” “mechanically ventilated patients,” “critically-ill patients,” “light,” and so on.ConclusionThe application of light in delirium is an evolving field, and further research is needed to build a well-established structural system to provide a scientific basis for clinical application. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Emotion Regulation Skills Questionnaire by Xia Ma, Suyan Wang, Mengjie Cui, Hongliang Dai, Jianfeng Hu

“…Results: Factor analysis support a two-factor structural model of the C-ERSQ, which presented strict invariance across sex, ethnicity, whether having siblings, and student type. …”
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Utilizing Fuel and Energy Sector Waste as Thermal Insulation Materials for Technical Buildings by Artem Pavlychenko, Dariusz Sala, Michal Pyzalski, Serhii Dybrin, Olena Antoniuk, Roman Dychkovskyi

“…Practical tests were carried out to determine the thermal conductivity coefficients of various samples, which were produced using different cement mixtures as binders to ensure adequate structural strength. The results demonstrated that the use of industrial waste-derived materials not only provides satisfactory thermal insulation properties but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing the challenges associated with the disposal of industrial by-products. …”
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Determinants of Indonesian SMEs’ Intentions to Adopt Fintech: an Innovation Diffusion Theory Perspective by Muhsin N. Bailusy, Julien Pollack, Johan Fahri, Dudi Amarullah, Irfandi Buamonabot

“…The data were then analyzed using the partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) method. Findings/Results: The results confirmed all hypotheses developed for the study. …”
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