Estimation of Missing DICOM Windowing Parameters in High-Dynamic-Range Radiographs Using Deep Learning by Mateja Napravnik, Natali Bakotić, Franko Hržić, Damir Miletić, Ivan Štajduhar

“…A range of architectures, including MobileNetV3Small, VGG16, ResNet50, and ViT-B/16, were trained on high-bit-depth computed radiography images using various combinations of loss functions, including structural similarity (SSIM), perceptual loss (LPIPS), and an edge preservation loss. …”
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Entrepreneurial Intentions Among High School Students in Samarinda City : Influence of Learning Culture, Need for Achievement, and Family Environment Through Self-Efficacy by Umi Fitria, Enny Kartini, Surahman Surahman

“…The model fit test uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the LISREL program. …”
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Single-Image Super-Resolution via Cascaded Non-Local Mean Network and Dual-Path Multi-Branch Fusion by Yu Xu, Yi Wang

“…For instance, in challenging ×4 super-resolution, our method outperforms the second-best method by 0.0201 regarding the Structural Similarity Index (SSIM) on the BSD100 dataset. …”
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Trace amine-associated receptors as potential targets for the treatment of anxiety and depression by Zelong Li, Luoting Wan, Jing Dong, Jinquan Li, Jianfeng Liu, Jianfeng Liu

“…These trace amines share structural similarities with the major biogenic amines. …”
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Reliability and validity of the German version of the Forensic Restrictiveness Questionnaire by Peggy Walde, Peggy Walde, Birgit Angela Völlm

“…Very few significant correlations were found to establish criterion validity.DiscussionThe data indicate the FRQ-G to have good construct validity (structural, convergent, divergent) but failed to fully demonstrate criterion validity. …”
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Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of patient safety culture scale in medication administration by Ying Zhang, Hu Jiang, Wei He

“…Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were employed to assess structural validity. The data was analyzed using SPSS 22.0 and Amos 24.0. …”
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Evaluation of Visitor Loyalty to Technology-Based Attractions for Sustainable Tourism at Taman Safari Indonesia after COVID-19 by Ratna Sari Hasibuan, Rinekso Soekmadi, Herry Purnomo, Nur Budi Mulyono

“…The SEM-PSL method was used to analyze data using structural equation modeling. After using the AR features, they completed a questionnaire based on their impressions of AR-based visitors' attractions. …”
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Water-Adapted 3D Gaussian Splatting for precise underwater scene reconstruction by Xinnan Fan, Xiaotian Wang, Haonan Ni, Yuanxue Xin, Pengfei Shi

“…Existing loss functions, primarily designed for air environments, fail to address underwater challenges such as color distortion and structural differences. To address these challenges, we propose an improved underwater 3D Gaussian Splatting method combining complexity-adaptive point distribution, depth-adaptive multi-scale radius rendering, and a tailored loss function for underwater environments. …”
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Investigating Variables Predicting Environmental Awareness in the Context of Education for Sustainable Development: An Analysis Based on TIMSS 2019 Data by Neslihan Üstün, Mustafa Ürey

“…For this purpose, a theoretical model was developed and analyzed with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to investigate the association between students' environmental awareness and science self-concept, gender, and SES. …”
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Surface modification of MXene using cationic CTAB surfactant for adsorptive elimination of cefazolin antibiotic from water by Jafar Abdi, Golshan Mazloom, Yeojoon Yoon

“…In this study, Ti3C2Tx MXene was synthesized and modified with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) to enhance its adsorption performance for cefazolin (CFZ), a widely used cephalosporin antibiotic. The structural and physicochemical properties of the modified MXene were comprehensively characterized using FESEM, EDS, FTIR, XRD, BET, and zeta potential analyses. …”
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Synthetic Biology – Friend or Foe? What Kind of Threats Should We Expect? by J. Lakota

“…Basic tools and techniques of synthetic biology are: DNA synthesis and DNA sequencing; «chassis», i.e. host system harboring the genetic toolbox for expression of the desired genes, delivered by suitable vectors, of the engineered biological pathway; engineering of transcription systems that do not deplete the resources of the cell (synthetic promotors and transcription factors); genome modification tools (CRISPR/Cas9 nuclease, zinc finger nucleases, TALE nucleases, meganucleases); computer-aided tools (involved in basic structural design and synthesis; in network design; in prediction of behavior/function/response). …”
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The use of herbicides and harrowing for weed control on peas in the Republic of Bashkortostan by F. A. Davletov, K. P. Gainullina, F. F. Safin

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Dynamic changes and metabolic function of intestinal flora in patients with postoperative pneumonia after lung cancer surgery. by Meiling Wang, Weiting Jiang, Tingyu Wei, Zimeng Li, Yaxin Jiang, Pengcheng Zhou, Bizhen Chen

“…Studies on the gut-lung axis have suggested that changes in the structural and functional aspects of intestinal flora are implicated in the incidents and development of pulmonary infection. …”
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Examining the impact of positive psychological attributes on emotional stability and academic burnout among undergraduate students: a cross-sectional study by Sidra Sarwer, Muhammad Naseem Abid, Huang Chao, Luo Siming, Suad Dukhaykh

“…Data were analyzed employing descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Study findings showed that positive psychological attributes has significant associations with higher emotional stability and lower levels of academic burnout. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Perceived Justice and Complaint Handling Satisfaction on Trust and Commitment in Indonesia's E-commerce Fashion Sector by Trisna Intan Sari, Hartoyo Hartoyo, Istiqlaliyah Muflikhati

“…Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional survey with a purposive sampling technique, collecting data from 174 respondents in the Jabodetabek region. Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used for analysis. …”
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State Policy for the Private Healthcare Sector Development of Ukraine by Olena Kolotilina, Vitalii Lomko, Lesya Prasol

“…The empirical research involved retrospective, structural and comparative analyses. To achieve the study goal, the following tasks were solved: 1) determination of the theoretical basis of the state policy in private healthcare based on scientific background; 2) the analysis of the state policy in Ukrainian healthcare; 3) identification of the role of private medicine in the health care system; 4) the comprehensive analysis of the medical institution activities on the example of a private clinic «L-MED Clinic»; 5) determination of the connection between the effectiveness of activities and the marketing activities in promoting medical services. is study determined the importance of private medicine in the healthcare system of Ukraine. …”
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A model-based approach to automation of formal verification of ROS 2-based systems by Lukas Dust, Rong Gu, Saad Mubeen, Mikael Ekström, Cristina Seceleanu

“…The toolchain employs four model representations based on custom Eclipse Ecore metamodels to capture both structural and verification aspects of ROS 2 systems. …”
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Total quality management (TQM) for sustainable growth performance in the private healthcare sector by Ganesh Ramasamy, Poovarasan Avadaiyar

“…A questionnaire comprising 25 items was spread among 282 administrative employees in private hospitals and healthcare centers in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Structural equation modeling (SEM) via Smart PLS revealed that, except for leadership, all TQM variables exhibit positive and direct interrelationships within the sector. …”
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Anomalous softening of 3D printed elastomeric foam irradiated under compressive strain by Amitesh Maiti, Ward Small, Tammy Y. Olson, Matthew A. Worthington, Shalini L. Mabery, Andrew P. Saab, James P. Lewicki

“…Under service conditions within certain applications such material gets exposed to a high dosage of gamma radiation, which can permanently alter the material’s structural and mechanical response properties. Most studies on gamma-exposure under inert or oxidative atmosphere indicate hardening of silicone foam, which is attributed to radiation-induced enhancement in chemical cross-linking. …”
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Importance of Individual Characteristics of Entrepreneurs and Perception of Factors Determining the Start-Up of a Business in the Lubelskie Voivodship by Ada Domańska, Beata Żukowska, Robert Zajkowski

“…Through business activity, new innovations are created which accelerate economic growth and structural change. It should also be said that entrepreneurship has a strong influence on the competitiveness of the area in which it operates and shapes the professional activity of the population. …”
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