Bridging the gap: the mediating role of self-efficacy in the impact of workload on core competencies among pediatric nurses by Abdelaziz Hendy, Rasha Kadri Ibrahim, Naglaa Hassan Abuelzahab, Amna Nagaty Aboelmagd, Hanan F. Alharbi, Nasiru Mohammed Abdullahi, Lisa Babkair, Yasir S. Alsalamah, Zainab Attia Abdallah, Waad Hasan Ali, Wesam Taher Almagharbeh

“…Data were collected via self-administered questionnaires including the NASA Task Load Index (workload), General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Core Competence Scale for Paediatric Specialist Nurses. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to assess direct and indirect effects. …”
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Dietary Melatonin Supplementation Improved Intestinal Health and Immune Function of Pacific White Shrimp (<i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i>) Under High Alkali Stress by Yiming Li, Yucong Ye, Haojuan Yuan, Zongli Yao, Yan Li, Zhen Sun, Yuxing Wei, Yunlong Zhao, Qifang Lai

“…Histological examination demonstrated mitigated intestinal structural damage in MT-treated groups compared to non-supplemented controls under alkaline stress. …”
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Association Between Unaided Speech Perception in Noise and Hearing Aid Use Mediated by Perceived Benefit by Anthony Marcotti, Catherine Silva-Letelier, Javier Galaz-Mella, Alejandro Ianiszewski, Nicole B. Vargas, Eduardo Fuentes-López

“…Direct and indirect effects were evaluated using generalized structural equation modeling. <b>Results</b>: No significant total effect was found for the right ear. …”
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Enhancing xanthan biosynthesis in aerobic granular sludge for resource recovery: The role of organic loading rate, carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, and feeding strategy by Manveer Kaur, Rebecca N. Vesuwe, André Bezerra dos Santos, Kalindi D. Morgan, Oliver Terna Iorhemen

“…Fourier transform infrared and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies confirmed structural similarity between recovered and commercial xanthan gum. …”
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Spatio-temporal scale evaluation of landscape visual quality in urban near-natural plant communities: A nomogram visualization approach by Dong Dong, Mingxin Chen, Xin Wen, Qing Li, Tieqiao Xiao, Fengquan Ji

“…The research identified 25 landscape characteristic indicators across four dimensions: structural, phenological, environmental, and morphological. …”
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ROC analysis determines optimal cutoff and doubtable interval of the Bath ankylosing spondylitis metrology index in a multicenter case control study by Genggeng Guo, Juanjuan He, Jianwen Liu, Xiaoye Yan, Meng Zhou, Chenmin Wu, Diantian Lin, Zhihan Chen, Qing Yan, Fei Gao, Zugang Xie, Feng Huang, Shengli Zhang

“…The optimal cutoff value of BASMI was determined as part of a preliminary analysis.A BASMI score > 1.5 may signal spinal mobility limitations; however, its clinical relevance requires validation against functional and structural progression endpoints.Furthermore, when the BASMI score of an individual range from 0.7 to 2.1, it is crucial to determine whether the individual has AS.…”
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Computational analysis of Ayurvedic metabolites for potential treatment of drug-resistant Candida auris by Mohibullah Shah, Mahnoor Zia, Iqra Ahmad, Muhammad Umer Khan, Hasan Ejaz, Maqsood Alam, Shahid Aziz, Umar Nishan, Hanna Dib, Riaz Ullah, Suvash Chandra Ojha

“…The results showed stable interactions for trans-p-coumaric acid and MCPHB, suggesting that all the ligands maintain stable binding interactions with the protein, which preserves structural integrity across all systems. This comprehensive approach suggests that these natural metabolites from Ayurvedic medicine could potentially serve as primary agents against fungal diseases, pending further validation through controlled in vitro and in vivo clinical trials.…”
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Characterization of the binding features between SARS-CoV-2 5’-proximal transcripts of genomic RNA and nucleocapsid proteins by Shih-Cheng Chen, Cui-Ting Xu, Chuan-Fu Chang, Chia-Shin Yang, Pin-Han Lin, Wei-Min Liu, Yeh Chen, Chien-Hung Yu

“…Deletions of the 5’-proximal structural elements of CoV gRNA transcripts, SL1 and SL5a/b/c in particular, were found to promote the formation of alternative conformations. …”
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Characteristics of ecosystem multifunctionality and influencing factors of different grassland types in temperate desert of Longzhong Loess Plateau by Yali Li, Yali Li, Guoxing He, Guoxing He, Xiaoni Liu, Xiaoni Liu, Tong Ji, Tong Ji

“…Hierarchical partitioning further indicated that MWD and GMD explained 29.86% and 38.21% of the variance in EMF, respectively. Structural equation modeling revealed that soil factors (MWD, GMD), plant factors (coverage, root-shoot ratio), and Simpson diversity index collectively explained 86% of the variation in EMF. …”
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Correlation between carotid artery ultrasound parameters and lacunar infarction by Peipei Yang, Ying Hui, Shuohua Chen, Xinyu Zhao, Wei Huang, Xiaoshuai Li, Shouling Wu, Yuntao Wu, Ling Yang, Jing Chen, Zhenchang Wang, Xian-Quan Shi

“…Ultrasound imaging was used to quantify the structural, hemodynamic, and stiffness parameters of the common carotid artery (CCA) and internal carotid artery (ICA). …”
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Technology and understanding of post-fracturing coring in three-dimensional development zone of Fuling shale gas, Sichuan Basin, SW China by Huanquan SUN, Zhiyong LU, Li LIU, Jichao FANG, Aiwei ZHENG, Jiqing LI, Yuqiang ZHANG, Jialin XIAO

“…The data of core fractures after fracturing indicate that three major types of fractures are formed after fracturing: natural fractures, hydraulic fractures, and fractures induced by external mechanical force, which are further classified into six subcategories: natural structural fractures, natural bedding fractures, hydraulic fractures, hydraulically activated fractures, drilling induced fractures, and fractures induced by core transportation. …”
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Investigating the role of job satisfaction and work engagement dynamics in reducing turnover intentions among female bank employees by Nurdjanah Hamid, Wahda Rasyid, Andi Aswan, Insany Fitri Nurqamar, Romi Setiawan, Rianda Ridho Hafizh Thaha

“…The collected data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to ensure that each indicator appropriately defined its constructs of the variables. …”
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Farmers’ willingness to adopt daylily forage technology in Northern Shanxi of China by Xiangjuan Hou, Qidong Li, Qidong Li, Qishen Jiang, Qishen Jiang, Minna Zheng, Chunyan Li, Chunyan Li, Yanting Yin, Yanting Yin, Changyu Gao, Changyu Gao, Cunzhen Liu, Cunzhen Liu, Xiangyang Hou, Xiangyang Hou

“…IntroductionThe transformation of the food structure is accelerating in China, and the shortage of feed grains is the main limiting factor. …”
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HFPO homologues, the novel alternatives to PFOA, impair male reproduction in mice through inducing mitochondrial dysfunction by Mei-Ling Le, Yi-Qi Wan, Jia-Yu Xue, Shi-Yi Deng, Bin-Hui Wang, Li-Hai Wu, Hou-Peng Wang, Yang-Yang Yuan, Xiao-Dong Kuang, Tao Luo, Da-Lei Zhang

“…Moreover, oral administration of HFPOs impaired testicular mitochondrial structure along with reduction in ATP content and mitochondrial DNA copy number and disruption of mitochondrial dynamics. …”
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QSAR of acyl alizarin red biocompound derivatives of <i>Rubia tinctorum</i> roots and its ADMET properties as anti-breast cancer candidates against MMP-9 protein receptor: <i>In Si... by M. R.T. Alifiansyah, M. A. Herdiansyah, R. C. Pratiwi, R. P. Pramesti, N. W. Hafsyah, A. P. Rania, Ju. E.R.P. Putra, P. A. Cahyono, . Litazkiyyah, S. K. Muhammad, A. A.A. Murtadlo, V. D. Kharisma, A. N.M. Ansori, V. Jakhmola, P. K. Ashok, J. M. Kalra, H. Purnobasuki, I. A. Pratiwi

“…Increasing anticancer activity can be done through structural modification to produce derivatives in the form of group substitution in the meta position using acyl. …”
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Insight into the Relationship of Spray-Drying Conditions with the Physicochemical and Gelation Properties of Egg White Protein by Yuying Hu, Yan Hu, Huiyi Wu, Luyang Bao, Xin Shi, Can Wu, Bing Cui, Hongshan Liang, Bin Zhou

“…Specifically, the effects of two key factors, the inlet temperature and flow rate, on the physicochemical and structural properties of EWP were determined. The analysis revealed that as the spray-drying temperature increased, more hydrophobic groups in EWP were exposed and prone to aggregate. …”
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Effect of adjunctive intraoral balance appliance in the usual care of patients with chronic temporomandibular joint disorders using Korean medicine in South Korea: study protocol f... by Jae-Heung Cho, Hyungsuk Kim, Woo-Chul Shin, Se yun Kim, Whisung Cho, Jaehyun Park, Won-Seok Chung, Mi-yeon Song

“…Introduction Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles and associated structures, often leading to pain, dysfunction and a significant impact on quality of life. …”
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High angular resolution diffusion-weighted imaging and higher order tractography of the white matter tracts in the anterior thalamic area: Insights into deep brain stimulation targ... by Ruhunur Özdemir, Kai Lehtimäki, Eetu Siitama, Timo Möttönen, Joonas Haapasalo, Soila Järvenpää, Hannu Eskola, Jukka Peltola

“…Conclusions: In-depth understanding of the network of anatomical structures related to the ANT is likely to influence therapy outcomes. …”
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Assessing bone regeneration potential of 3D scaffold-free cell pellets from periodontal ligament and bone marrow stem cells by Xiang Liang, Yuxin Gong, Le Bai, Sina Ahmadi, Ming Yu, Zhou Zhang, Siya Fang, Fangfang Xu, Weiqi Wang, Junbo Tu, Sijia Na

“…H&E staining and TUNEL assays revealed tightly organized histological structures and low apoptosis rates in 5-day cultured cell pellets. …”
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Human lung cancer neutrophils generate NETs with preserved anti-tumor cytotoxicity but impaired anti-migratory activity by Nuha Alsharif, Nuha Alsharif, Mohamad Qaisi, Merav Shaul, Naomi Kaisar-Iluz, Naomi Kaisar-Iluz, Dan Padawer, Dan Padawer, Osnath Bouhanna, Osnath Bouhanna, Yael Volman, Yael Volman, Zvi G. Fridlender, Zvi G. Fridlender

“…Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are DNA-protein structures released during a form of programmed neutrophil death known as NETosis. …”
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