Comparison of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Beta Blockers in Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrences After Electrical Cardioversion by Timuçin Altın, Adalet Gürlek, Çağdaş Özdöl, Mustafa Kılıçkap, İrem Dinçer, Sibel Turhan, Çetin Erol

“…Aim: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and beta blockers were shown to be effec-tive in prevention of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrences after electrical cardioversion, by interfering with atrial structural and electrical remodeling. In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of ACE inhibitor cilazapril and beta blocker metoprolol after cardioversion of AF in terms of sinus rhythm maintenance.Patients and Methods: The study population comprised 120 patients with persistent atrial fibril-lation (>7 days) who underwent successful cardioversion. …”
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LOW FREQUENCY PASSIVE SEISMIC ANALYSIS FOR CHARACTERIZING HYDROCARBON PRESENCE IN THE KENDAL SUBBASIN by Maman Rohaman, Alfathony Krisnabudhi, Hasan Tri Atmojo, Ikhwannur Adha

“…The thrust faults in the study area significantly influence the Kerek Formation, creating structural folds that serve as potential hydrocarbon traps. …”
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Reconstruction of Cultural Heritage in Virtual Space Following Disasters by Guanlin Chen, Yiyang Tong, Yuwei Wu, Yongjin Wu, Zesheng Liu, Jianwen Huang

“…High-precision three-dimensional models were generated using Neural Radiance Fields, while Stable Diffusion was applied for texture style transfer and localized structural refinement. To enhance immersion, Vector Quantized Variational Autoencoder–based audio reconstruction was used to embed personalized ambient soundscapes into the virtual space. …”
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The impacts of virtual try-on for online shopping on consumer purchase intention: the moderating role of technology experience by Quan Hong Nguyen, Truong Thi Hanh, Nghiem Le My Hanh, Nguyen Duong Lan Nhi, Dang Ngoc Anh, Ha Thuy Linh

“…Data from 557 individuals in Vietnam were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results reveal that perceived value significantly impacts both customer attitudes toward VTO and purchase intentions. …”
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Revisiting the Conventional Extraction of Protein Isolates from Faba Beans: Recovering Lost Protein from Sustainable Side Streams by Abraham Badjona, Robert Bradshaw, Caroline Millman, Martin Howarth, Bipro Dubey

“…SDS-PAGE and FTIR analyses confirmed the structural diversity among the recovered fractions, with albumin-rich and globulin-rich profiles exhibiting unique spectral and electrophoretic signatures. …”
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Design and verification of a single-degree-of-freedom driven deformable wheel mechanism by C. Sha, Y. Huang, Y. Wang, B. Wang, F. Zhou, G. Zhang

“…In the experimental phase, a prototype of the deformable wheel is fabricated using additive manufacturing technology, and the selected resin material not only ensures excellent processing and shaping properties but also offers a lightweight design and structural stability, effectively enhancing the wheel's expansion performance and overall stiffness. …”
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Rapid Accumulation of Total Lipid in Rhizoclonium africanum Kutzing as Biodiesel Feedstock under Nutrient Limitations and the Associated Changes at Cellular Level by Gour Gopal Satpati, Sanjit Kanjilal, Rachapudi Badari Narayana Prasad, Ruma Pal

“…The scanning electron microscopic study showed the major structural changes under nutrient starvation. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) revealed the presence of ester (C-O-C stretching), ketone (C-C stretching), carboxylic acid (O-H bending), phosphine (P-H stretching), aromatic (C-H stretching and bending), and alcohol (O-H stretching and bending) groups in the treated cells indicating the high accumulation of lipid hydrocarbons in the treated cells. …”
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From Emotion to Environmental Action: Influences on Tourists' Environmentally Responsible Behavior in Forest Parks by Wenjun Lu, Pimlapas Pongsakornrungsilp, Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp

“…A survey of 851 visitors in China was used to gather data, along with structural equation modeling (SEM) for evaluating direct, mediating, and moderating interactions. …”
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How AI Brand Endorsers Influence Generation MZ’s Consumer Behavior in Metaverse Marketing Scenarios by Junping Xu, Yuxi Feng, Wei Li, Qianghong Huang, Zhizhong Fan

“…We conducted an online survey with 302 Generation MZ consumers who have purchasing experience, employing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) for in-depth data analysis and model evaluation. …”
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Advancing gender diversity in leadership: the role of work-life balance and gender participation in Ugandan public universities by Monica Tushabe, Mahadih Kyambade, Afulah Namatovu, Sheilla Oyella

“…A self-administered survey was conducted among 289 respondents using a convenience sampling technique. Structural and measurement models were analyzed using Smart PLS 4 software. …”
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Creative process and creative environment: impact on experience quality and behavioural intentions in creative tourism services by Mohd Fahmi Yahaya, Ahmad Azmi M. Ariffin

“…Employing partial least squares structural equation modelling, the study reveals that creativity, manifested through creative behaviour and innovative ideas, significantly influences the experience quality offered to tourists. …”
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Assessing the Density of Wood in Heritage Buildings’ Elements Through Expedited Semi-Destructive Techniques by Dulce F. Henriques, Ali Umut Șen, Maria da Glória Gomes

“…The aim of this work is to assess the density of wooden elements in service using semi-destructive techniques that retain the integrity of structural elements. This research had two phases. First, penetration resistance tests were carried out on laboratory scale on <i>Pinus sylvestris</i> L. wood samples taken from 18th, 19th, and 20th century heritage buildings in Lisbon, Portugal. …”
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Internet Use for Creative Purposes and Its Correlation with Perceived Usefulness, Computer Anxiety, and Emotional Intelligence: The Intermediary Effect of the Perceived Ease of Use by Kurtuluş Demirkol, Sena Esin İmamoğlu, Şaziye Serda Kayman, Salih Zeki İmamoğlu, Serhat Erat

“…To test hypothesized relationships, structural equation modeling was conducted. Findings revealed that computer anxiety has a negative effect on creativity, while perceived usefulness, emotional intelligence, and the perceived ease of use have a positive effect. …”
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Mechanical Behavior and Response Characteristics of Overlying Strata in Remining Longwall Top‐Coal Caving Working Face by Defu Zhu, Zhanguo Cheng, Huibo Xia, Yujiang Zhang

“…This study classifies roof collapse characteristics into four types and analyses the pillar instability mechanism using the Bieniawski formula and load estimation methods. A structural mechanics model is developed to predict the fracture location of the main roof based on bending moment distribution, influenced by factors such as pillar width, static load, cantilever length of the goaf, stress concentration, and abandoned roadway width. …”
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Poly(pentacenetetrone) as a High‐capacity Cathode for Sodium Batteries by Chinmaya Mirle, Philipp A. Schuster, Luis Kolb, Litwin Jacob, Alexander J.C. Kuehne

“…Redox‐active organic compounds, particularly π‐conjugated quinones, have emerged as a viable alternative, due to their tunable electrochemical properties, structural flexibility, and enhanced compatibility with Na+. …”
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Workplace violence, career identity, and turnover intentions: the mediating role of job burnout among newly recruited rotational nurses by Huizi Wang, Fei Liu, Yaru Ren, Yi Sun

“…Pearson’s correlation, hierarchical regression, and structural equation modeling (SEM) were applied for analysis. …”
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Experimental Analysis of Accuracy and Precision in Displacement Measurement Using Millimeter-Wave FMCW Radar by Hajime Takamatsu, Nariteru Hinohara, Ken Suzuki, Fuminori Sakai

“…Millimeter-wave radar is emerging as a key sensor technology not only for autonomous driving but also for various industrial applications, such as vital sign monitoring and structural displacement sensing using millimeter-wave FMCW radar, which must detect extremely small displacements on the sub-micron scale. …”
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Analysis of the main approaches to modeling management processes for special-purpose organizational and technical systems by A. V. Melnikov, A. A. Karavaev, A. O. Zheleznyakov

“…This work uses: formal models, structural models of objects, models under conditions of complete certainty, models under conditions of risk using a decision tree, models under conditions of uncertainty, mathematical programming models, quality models, efficiency models.Result. …”
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An Analysis of Reasons Why Widows Join Stokvels: An Eastern Cape Story by Samson Adeoluwa Adewumi, Anthony Kambi Masha, Patrick Bwowe

“…A score of 0.8 was considered an acceptable level of internal reliability. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used to test the data after it had been analysed using statistical methods. …”
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Breaking barriers in audit quality: The dynamic interactions of competence, time budget pressure, complexity, and motivation in Indonesia landscape by Umi Khulsum, Tulus Suryanto, Juhary Ali, Hendrata Yudha Wardana

“…Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS was employed due to the model's complexity and predictive focus. …”
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