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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E-Learning Integration and Teaching Strategies to Enhance Knowledge Retention in Higher Education by Boumedyen Shannaq

“…Mediating factors include Cognitive Load Management (CLM) and Personalized Learning (PL), while moderating variables encompass Student Engagement (SE), Cultural Factors (CF), and Innovative Educational Technologies (IET). The study uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to look at 839 responses and find both direct and indirect links between these variables. …”
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MoS2-Based nanocomposite for synergistic chemo-photothermal cancer therapy by Maryam Mahmoodabadi, Mohammad Taghi Goodarzi, Nasrin Salehi, Alireza Jalali, Ehsan Zahedi

“…In this paper, MoS₂ nanoflakes were incorporated to Fe3O4 nanoparticles, gold nanorod (GNR), and copper sulfide (CuS) (MCG nanocomposite) to investigate chemo-photothermal therapy in this nanocomposite. The structural and optical properties of the MCG nanocomposite were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Zeta potential, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopies. …”
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Natural tests of the brushed working body with combined type of blades by Grinchar N.G., Bykov A.Yu, Chalova M.Yu

“…The working body of the machines for carrying out these works is a brush pick-up with flexible blades, which ensures that weeds and ballast are cleaned below the level of the rail head without damaging the structural elements of the railway track and turnouts. …”
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INTENSI MAHASISWA YOGYAKARTA BERWIRAUSAHA BERBASIS TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI (TI) by Heru Kurnianto Tjahjono, Tri Maryati, Fauziyah Fauziyah

“…The samples in this research were 300 students from four large universities in Yogyakarta with purposive technique and were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of this research showed that attitude, risk perception, and subjective norm are consequences of entrepreneur’s personality and at the same time as antecedents to explain students’ intentions to be entrepreneur based on IT. …”
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Computational hemodynamic pathophysiology of internal carotid artery blister aneurysms by Tristan Martin, Gilles El Hage, Claude Barbeau, Michel W. Bojanowski

“…Results In two out of four cases, WSS was significantly elevated on the dorsal wall of the supraclinoid segment of the ICA at the distal part of the future site of the aneurysm sac, suggesting that the aneurysm sac may ultimately develop in a retrograde fashion. Once the structural changes have been initiated, WSS gradient (WSSG) was significantly elevated at the proximal and distal boundaries of the bulging aneurysmal pouch. …”
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The Effect of Leonardite on Chromium Toxicity and Growth of Cordes Rose by Ayşen Akay, Mohammed Yashar Omar

“…If chromium, which is not an absolute essential element, accumulates in plants, it causes structural changes, causing a decrease in plant growth and also high toxicity due to its accumulation in biomass. …”
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Development of a High-Speed Time-Synchronized Crop Phenotyping System Based on Precision Time Protoco by Runze Song, Haoyu Liu, Yueyang Hu, Man Zhang, Wenyi Sheng

“…The paper innovatively proposed the Difference Structural Similarity Index Measure (DSSIM) index, combined with statistical indicators (average point number difference, average coordinate error), distribution characteristic indicators (Charm distance), and Hausdorff distance to characterize the stability of the system. …”
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Research on the technology of unloading pressure and preventing punching in extra-thick coal seams by Lixin Zhang, Zehui Deng, Gang Li, Guangchao Liu, Xu Lian

“…The high-stress concentration zone shrank from 68 to 20 m, corresponding to a 70.6% reduction, improving stress redistribution and structural stability. Roof subsidence increased by a factor of 1.96 to 2.07, facilitating earlier and more uniform subsidence of the hard rock layer and reducing overhang risks. …”
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