Geographical Debate on COVID-19’s Impact on Healthcare Access and Utilization in Vulnerable Malaysian Communities by Lay Im Lim, Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki, Sharifah R. S. Dawood, Su Jinxia

“…A survey of 211 individuals (58% response rate) was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results reveal that need factors—specifically self-rated health and chronic illness—strongly predict healthcare utilization. …”
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An Improved Low-Bit-Rate Image Compression Framework Based on Semantic-Aware Model and Neighborhood Attention by Chengbin Zeng, Liang Zhang

“…In addition, our proposed algorithm effectively mitigates distortions in facial and textual regions while preserving the structural integrity and visual fidelity. In future work, we plan to improve the model’s robustness under low-light conditions and enhance compression efficiency through lightweight optimization techniques, enabling broader real-world deployment.…”
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Beyond Institutional Silos: Rethinking Multilevel Disaster Risk Governance in Africa a Decade into the Sendai Framework Implementation by Olasunkanmi Habeeb Okunola

“…Participation is frequently symbolic rather than substantive, and risk is treated as a technical variable rather than a product of structural vulnerability. These findings underscore the need to move beyond compliance-driven governance models toward more context-sensitive, adaptive, and justice-oriented approaches. …”
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Spatiotemporal evolution and driving factors of eco-environmental quality in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration in China by Lemeng Liu, Jinghua Long, Wei Zhang, Jintian Yang

“…Additionally, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to examine how climatic, topographical, urbanization, soil, and biological factors influenced eco-environmental quality dynamics. …”
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Understanding Digital Capital as a Factor of Transformation of Professional Communities by V. Е. Yarmak

“…But on the other hand, the simplification of structural processes in connection with the introduction of digital technologies entails a number of objective problems: a shortage of specialists with the necessary competencies, a decrease in the quality of qualifications existing specialists, inequality among professional groups, unemployment, etc.Conclusion. …”
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New Textbook – New Approaches. Review of the book edited by V.I. Kuznetsov, B.R. Tuzmuhamedov, “International Law: the Textbook”, 2nd edition, Moscow, 2007, 944 p. by I. I. Kotlyarov

“…One of the peculiarities of the book is that international law is analysed in unity with the national one.In comparison with the previous edition the book has undergone several structural changes and its content has been considerably renewed. …”
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Improving the utilization of insecticide-treated nets for malaria prevention among pregnant women, lactating mothers and children in Sierra Leone: a commentary by Ronald Carshon-Marsh, Erica Di Ruggiero

“…By centering the voices of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and caregivers as well as addressing structural, cultural, and logistical barriers, Sierra Leone can transform ITN coverage into tangible reductions in malaria morbidity and mortality, advancing equity in its march toward elimination.…”
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Enhancement of Optical Properties and Stability in CsPbBr3 Using CQD and TOP Doping for Solar Cell Applications by Chiayee Salih Ajaj, Diyar Sadiq

“…Despite its resistance to moisture, oxygen, and heat compared to other perovskite materials, CsPbBr3 still faces challenges maintaining its structural and optical stability over extended periods. …”
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Vietnam in XXI Century: Institutional Development of S&T and Innovation Policy by Anna Zaytseva

“… Since the beginning of 1990s the Vietnamese economy has been undergone structural changes that until recently have resulted in fast modernization and GDP growth. …”
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Sustainability Culture, Environmental Activism and Political Ideology Among Young Adults: A Survey on Students at the University of Ferrara by Viviana Asara, Alfredo Alietti

“…A majoritarian belief can be discerned that structural solutions are deemed as required, such as prioritising environmental protection even at the cost of economic growth, transforming the mode of production and consumption, and reducing social inequalities. …”
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Failure Strain and Related Triaxiality of Aluminum 6061-T6, A36 Carbon Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, and Nitronic 60 Metals, Part I: Experimental Investigation by Ron Harwell, Robert Spears, Arya Ebrahimpour

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Laser treatments of Nimonic 263 nickel-based superalloy by Dubravka Milovanović, Anđelka Milosavljević, Željko Radovanović, Radomir Jovičić

“…The operating laser was Nd: YAG EKSPLO, SL212P model. Structural analysis of Nimonic 263 was carried out using light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and EDS analysis. …”
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Role of Phages in Past Molecular Biology and Potentially in Future Biomedicine by Philip Serwer

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Relationship Between Information Technology-Enabled Dynamic Capabilities and Competitive Performance: Mediating Role of Sensing and Responsiveness Agility by Abdaladheem Jabbar

“…Through partial least squares structural equation modeling PLS-SEM, the SmartPLS software package 3.3 was used to analyze the data. …”
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Repoliticizing Green Spaces in Urban Transitions. The Relevance of Governance for Equitable Ecological Planning by Bianca Galmarini, Leonardo Chiesi

“…Despite ambitious claims, ecological plans are frequently burdened by a fragmented approach, and a lack of structural imbalance and equity-focused provisions. …”
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Drivers for, and barriers to solar energy use by manufacturing Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanzania by Felichesmi S. Lyakurwa

“…In this study, the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique was employed to establish drivers for, and barriers to solar energy use by manufacturing MSME’s in selected districts in Morogoro region. …”
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The impacts of social influence and hedonic motivation on experience and continuance intention of using AI in SMEs’ HRM by Teuku Noerman, Riyadi, Eliana Sandy Yuliaji, Cut Annisa Meidina Natasha

“…The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results showed that PSI significantly influences PPE, while HM positively influences both PEE and PIB. …”
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Supplier Orientation and Furniture Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises’ Performance in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Customer Loyalty’s Role by Gordian Bwemelo, Goodluck Mmari, Robert Mashenene

“…By employing covariance-based structural equation modelling, the analysis revealed that customer loyalty partially acted as a mediator between supplier orientation dimensions and furniture-manufacturing SMEs performance relationships. …”
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Electronic Shooting Simulator Family "STrIzh": Research of Mathematical Models on Target Point Determiners of Entry and Basic Levels by S. F. Egorov

“…The developing family of electronic shooting simulators "STrIzh" includes three publicly available levels for self assembly: initial, basic and virtual. Structural diagrams of aiming point’s recorders of initial and basic levels are presented and studies of their mathematical models with estimation of errors are carried out. …”
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The role of AI assistants in promoting sustainable Halal tourism in non-Muslim destinations by Duc Sinh Hoang, Dang Thuan An Nguyen

“…Data is analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to test the relationships between push factors, pull factors, AI assistance, and travel intention. …”
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