Can poor institutions explain Brazil’s economic stagnation? A brief review of policy choices and incentives by Matheus Terentin

“…These include the retreat of the developmental state, a decline in public investment, chronically high interest rates, and a persistently overvalued exchange rate, all of which have hampered Brazil's structural transformation. Knowing who benefits and who loses from these policies provides insight into why policymakers persist on this stagnant path, sacrificing sustained growth for momentary gains. …”
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Possibility of nutritional enrichment of whipped dairy products by Greta Krešić, Vesna Lelas, Zoran Herceg

“…The results obtained showed pressure-induced structural changes together with partial denaturation in both samples proportional to the intensity of applied pressure. …”
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Employee Perceptions of TQM-Oriented HRM Practices for Perceived Performance Improvement in the Case of Companies in Indonesia by Christian Wiradendi Wolor, Ayatulloh Michael Musyaffi, Ahmad Nurkhin, Hürcan Tarhan

“…The data collected were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with the Lisrel 8.5 system. …”
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MEDIASI KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA KARYAWAN PT PERKEBUNAN NUSANTARA VIII PROVINSI JAWA BARAT by Budi Rismayadi

“…Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survey deskriptif dan survey eksplanatori dengan ukuran sampel minimum 200 responden, dengan metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah SEM (Structural Equation Modeling). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, didapatkan temuan sebagai berikut kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara langsung terhadap komitmen organisasi dan kinerja karyawan, komitmen organisasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan, kepuasan kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan melalui komitmen organisasi, kepuasan kerja dan komitmen organisasi secara simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan kontribusi (R2) sebesar 88%. …”
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Characterization of the tyrosine-hydroxylase immunoreactive components of the basal subpallium in sharks—toward an identification of a basal subpallial complex by Isabel Rodríguez-Moldes, Catalina Sueiro, Iván Carrera, Idoia Quintana-Urzainqui, Eva Candal

“…Particular emphasis has been placed on characterizing the tyrosine hydroxylase-positive components of the subpallium to discern their involvement in the structural organization of putative basal ganglia homologs in the catshark. …”
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Environmental Literacy among Vegetable Farm Entrepreneurs and its Influence on Green Agricultural Production in Ghana by Charles Dwumfour Osei

“…Drawing on primary survey data, the study employs partial least squares structural equation modelling to examine the pathways through which environmental literacy influences GAP behaviour. …”
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Synthesis of Nickel Sulfide Thin Films and Nanocrystals from the Nickel Ethyl Xanthate Complex by Patience Adei Kotei, Nathaniel Owusu Boadi, Selina Ama Saah, Michael Baah Mensah

“…Nickel sulfides have unique and diverse structural features, making them ideal for energy conversion and storage. …”
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Examining the Association Between Cultural Intelligence and Linguistic Confidence: The Mediating Roles of Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Interpersonal Communication Competence in In... by Xiaoyun Liu, Ziqing Xu, Huilin Wang

“…Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) in AMOS version 26. …”
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Efficient Fatigue Analysis of Helix Elements in Umbilicals and Flexible Risers: Theory and Applications by Geir Skeie, Nils Sødahl, Oddrun Steinkjer

“…Fatigue analysis of structural components such as helix tensile armors and steel tubes is a critical design issue for dynamic umbilicals and flexible pipes. …”
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Sociedad racional y educación: la génesis de la racionalidad educativa modernista by Guillermo Miranda-Camacho

“…The study is based on the analysis of different dimensions of the dialectical interaction historically established between the rational logic behind the structural changes of the capitalist society and the construction of the modern liberal education perspective. …”
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The Influence of Perceived Usability on Learning Management System Acceptance of Lecturers in Ghana: A PLS-SEM Disjoint Two-Stage Approach by Adolph Sedem Yaw Adu, Judy Van Biljon, Ronell van der Merwe

“…Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was applied to test the proposed research model. …”
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Building Resilience: Youth Learning Through Earthquake Shaking Simulations by Gemma Musacchio, Agostino Goretti, Fabrizio Meroni

“…The module begins with an introduction to structural components, construction materials, and seismic behaviour. …”
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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ACTIVITIES ON SKINTIFIC PRODUCTS: PLS-SEM APPROACH by Nanda Nasywa Afifah, Dina Tri Utari

“…This study analyzes data from online questionnaires collected from June to July 2024 using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through Partial Least Squares (PLS). …”
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Communicative Specificity of the First National Printed Newspaper “Peter the Great’s Vedomosti” by I. Yu. Kuksa

“…The problem of the authorship of the newspaper news text in this historical period is discussed. The structural complexity and different functional roles of the newspaper texts creators, as well as the way the author introduces new information, including the emergence of a news note model is emphasized. …”
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Impact of Control and Trust on Megaproject Success: The Mediating Role of Social Exchange Norms by Dedong Wang, Shaoze Fang, Hongwei Fu

“…Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses based on data collected from 155 respondents. …”
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Church silver in the monetary reform of 1922-1924 years by Ivanov Sergei, deacon

“…Evidence for the main thesis of the article served as the internal reports of structural divisions of People’s Commissariat of Finance and the People’s Commissariat of Workers ‘and Peasants’ Inspection, which indicated that in the period of the campaign for the withdrawal and delivery of church property in the state store, recently seen as the main source of silver for coinage on Petrograd Mint. …”
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Pulsed magnetic field gradient on a tip for nanoscale imaging of spins by Leora Schein-Lubomirsky, Yarden Mazor, Rainer Stöhr, Andrej Denisenko, Amit Finkler

“…Abstract Nanoscale magnetic resonance imaging (nanoMRI) is crucial for advancing molecular-level structural analysis, yet existing techniques relying on permanent magnets face limitations in controllability and resolution. …”
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Creating Industrial Ecosystems as a Tool for Anti-Crisis Management by S. N. Mityakov, E. S. Mityakov

“…In the current economic climate, the Russian industrial sector needs significant structural reform to facilitate its transition to a new, more advanced technological level. …”
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Calculating Rock Joint Frequency in TBM Excavation Through Binocular Vision and Segmentation Techniques by Jingwei Xu, Haochen Sun, Hongmei Wang, Yaxu Wang, Yan Zhu, Peng Jiang

“…The stability of the surrounding rock is particularly influenced by structural planes within the rock mass. Hence, rapidly and accurately acquiring integrity information during construction is crucial for ensuring TBM safety and optimizing performance. …”
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An approach for integrating water use assessment into the design processes of the Indonesian batik industry by Ida Nursanti, Alison McKay, Richard Chittenden

“…Strategic product design and the optimisation of the structural features of a design can be an effective way to minimise resource consumption. …”
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