Impact of tobacco control policies on socioeconomic inequalities in smoking prevalence and quit ratios: an ecological study in the European Union (2009–2020) by Ariadna Feliu, Cristina Martínez, Esteve Fernández, Irene Tami-Maury

“…Tailoring tobacco control policies to address financial, social and structural barriers, such as ensuring free access to cessation services, implementing targeted outreach programmes, adopting culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions, among others, is essential for making these measures more equitable, which is key for the EU27 to achieve its tobacco-free goal by 2040.…”
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The relationship between social support and college students’ physical activity participation in China: the mediating effect of self-efficacy by Mingtian Niu, Mingyuan Dong, Panpan Shi, Yongchul Choi, Ning Li

“…Exploratory factor analysis, linear regression analysis, and structural equation modeling were used to examine the relationship between social support and college students’ participation in physical activities.ResultsThe regression effects of social support on college students’ participation in physical activities (F = 47.898) and self-efficacy (F = 224.247) were significant (p < 0.01). …”
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Association between self-worth and health promotion behaviors among older adults living in the community: a cross-sectional study by Fatemeh Zarghami, Roghayeh Sadegi, Parvin Sarbakhsh, Sina Pakmehr, Vahid Pakpour

“…Interventions should address structural determinants alongside psychosocial factors to improve elderly health. …”
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Congenital heart disease: epidemiological profile of live births, geographical distribution and temporal trends in Brazil from 2012 to 2022 by Gustavo Henrique Bernardo Cabral, João Victor Nascimento Guerra, Kevin Uchoa Pedrosa, Paloma Luna Maranhão Conrado, Jorge Henrique de Aguiar Fonseca, Valda Lúcia Moreira Luna, Pauliana Valéria Machado Galvão, George Alessandro Maranhão Conrado

“…Abstract Background Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) are cardiac and/or intrathoracic vessel structural malformations. Their etiology is predominantly multifactorial, arising from a complex interplay between genetics and environmental factors. …”
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Metaverse Banking Service: Are We Ready to Adopt? A Deep Learning-Based Dual-Stage SEM-ANN Analysis by Luan-Thanh Nguyen, Dang Thi Viet Duc, Tri-Quan Dang, Dang Phong Nguyen

“…Partial least squares structural equation modelling-artificial neural network (PLS-SEM-ANN) has provided a comprehensive result as it can capture both linear and nonlinear relationships. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of digital inclusive finance’s influence on high quality enterprise development through fixed effects and deep learning frameworks by Dedai Wei, Zimo Wang, Hanfu Kang, Xinye Sha, Yiran Xie, Anqi Dai, Kaichen Ouyang

“…The experiment initially explored the preliminary structural relationship between DIF and TFP using double fixed-effects models combined with robustness and heterogeneity tests. …”
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Predicting the Robustness of Large Real-World Social Networks Using a Machine Learning Model by Ngoc-Kim-Khanh Nguyen, Quang Nguyen, Hai-Ha Pham, Thi-Trang Le, Tuan-Minh Nguyen, Davide Cassi, Francesco Scotognella, Roberto Alfieri, Michele Bellingeri

“…We use the classic network robustness metric R as a model response and 8 network structural indicators (NSI) as predictor variables and trained over a large dataset of 48 real-world social networks, whose maximum number of nodes is 265,000. …”
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EVALUATION OF SOME AGRONOMIC LAND-USE PRACTICES ON SOIL QUALITY INDICATORS AROUND AMALLA-NSUKKA AREA, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA by Obunwa Rosemary EZE, Hemen Emmanuel JIJINGI, Kodak Udemgba EMERSON, Ijasini John TEKWA

“…Generally, the OC content (0.34%−1.34%) recorded under the various land use types was well below the bench mark for most crop requirements, and soil's structural stability might fail. The soils are thus, predisposed to greater risk of low fertility and water erosion. …”
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Changes in characteristics of gut fungal microbiota and their correlation with clinical indicators in patients with polycystic kidney disease by HOU Zhanjie, GE Yusong, TANG Bo

“…Bioinformatics analysis was used to compare the diversity and structural differences of fungi among the 3 groups. …”
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The Role of Light-Harvesting Complex II Organization in the Efficiency of Light-Dependent Reactions in the Photosynthetic Apparatus of <i>Pisum sativum</i> L. by Georgi D. Rashkov, Martin A. Stefanov, Amarendra N. Misra, Emilia L. Apostolova

“…This study provides novel experimental evidence for the pivotal role of the LHCII structural organization in determining the efficiency of light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.…”
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A CNN deep learning approach to scour depth estimation around complex bridge piers in steady flow environments by Ngoc Thi Huynh, Anh Thu Thi Phan, Tan Tai Trieu, Ho-Hong-Duy Nguyen, Thanh Nhan Nguyen

“…Abstract Scour around complex bridge piers (CBP) caused by sediment erosion due to steady flow is a critical challenge in hydraulic engineering, often leading to structural instabilities and failures. The accurate estimation of maximum scour depth is crucial for ensuring bridge safety and optimizing design. …”
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THE COMPARISON OF LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY AND BIDIRECTIONAL LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY FOR FORECASTING COAL PRICE by Indra Rivaldi Siregar, Adhiyatma Nugraha, Khairil Anwar Notodiputro, Yenni Angraini, Laily Nissa Atul Mualifah

“…In the final stage, the forecasts from both models indicate a nearly linear downward trend in coal prices over the next 18 months, aligning with the International Energy Agency's 2023 projection of a structural decline in coal demand driven by the sustained growth of clean energy technologies.…”
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Deciphering and predicting algal bloom variability using size-fractionated organic matter and machine learning in a complex watershed by Yun Kyung Lee, Haeseong Oh, Bo-Mi Lee, Jin Hur

“…Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) further revealed the direct and indirect effects of DOM components, hydrologic variables, and fluorescence peaks on algal dynamics. …”
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Study on the mechanism of family resilience on loneliness in older adults with stroke by Hui Ju, Hui Ju, Yanli Dong, Ju Liu, Jing Mu, Lei Ge, Jie Chen

“…Using one-way analysis of variance and multiple linear regression equation to analyze the influencing factors of loneliness in older adults with stroke; Construct a structural equation model to explore the pathways of social support, family function and psychological capital in the relationship between family resilience and loneliness.ResultsThe average loneliness score among older adults with stroke was (35.07 ± 15.24). …”
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Radiation Mapping: A Gaussian Multi-Kernel Weighting Method for Source Investigation in Disaster Scenarios by Songbai Zhang, Qi Liu, Jie Chen, Yujin Cao, Guoqing Wang

“…Structural collapses caused by accidents or disasters could create unexpected radiation shielding, resulting in sharp gradients within the radiation field. …”
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Electrochemical sensing of 3,3’-Dichlorobiphenyl using green-synthesized gold nanoparticles and Polyvinylpyrrolidone composite by Nahid Rehman, Shraddha Shukla, Ashutosh Pandey, Anjana Pandey

“…Characterization via UV, XRD, FTIR, and TEM confirmed the structural integrity and nanoscale dimensions of the AuNPs. …”
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Comparative benchmark analysis of coverage by specialists involved in healthcare provision to patients with cardiovascular diseases in the regions of the Northwestern Federal Distr... by G. A. Neplyueva, A. E. Solovieva, V. V. Zaitsev, N. G. Avdonina, A. V. Bespalov, G. V. Endubaeva, A. A. Fedorenko, A. N. Yakovlev, N. E. Zvartau, A. O. Konradi, S. V. Villevalde

“…In Russia, there is a significant geographical  heterogeneity  in the distribution of medical workers and structural disproportions  in certain specialties.  …”
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The Impact of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment on US Industry by Baghirzade Manaf, Deniss Djakons, Daria Bilokon

“…Overall, FDI emerges as a potentially transformative force whose developmental impact is shaped by both firm-level strategies and broader structural conditions, offering a nuanced foundation for analyzing its empirical relationship with U.S. industry performance. …”
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A preliminary study of the mechanism of compound hearing loss caused by ototoxic drugs combined with impulse noise by Xin Qiu, Qing‐qing Jiang, Wei‐wei Guo, Ning Yu, Shi‐ming Yang

“…The compound group's damage was greater than the linear sum of the single‐factor group in many ways, such as the loss and damage of hair cells and cilia, disturbed morphology and arrangement of hair cells, protein metabolism, cell function, and structural defects on the epidermal plate (p < 0.01). …”
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UMAP-based clustering split for rigorous evaluation of AI models for virtual screening on cancer cell lines* by Qianrong Guo, Saiveth Hernandez-Hernandez, Pedro J. Ballester

“…Traditional random data splits often result in structurally similar molecules in both training and test sets, which conflict with the reality of VS libraries that typically contain structurally diverse compounds. …”
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