An extension of Trust and TAM model with TPB in the adoption of digital payment: An empirical study in Vietnam [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, Truong Tuan Linh

“…Methods A quantitative approach was adopted, analyzing survey data from 509 respondents using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The extended model examines both technological factors (perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use) and trust-related factors (trust’s influence on behavioral intention via subjective norms, attitude, and perceived behavioral control). …”
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An examination of online physical education participation and its effects on health promotion by Yu-Tai Wu, Yu-Feng Wu, Jian-Hong Ye, Weiguaju Nong, Jhen-Ni Ye

“…The retrieved data were validated for reliability and validity, and the three types of online course engagement (behavioral, emotional, and cognitive) were validated through a structural equation model to explore the effects on physiological and psychological health promotion.ResultsThe results showed that not all types of online course engagement positively impacted physiological and psychological health promotion. …”
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Solid-State Kinetic Investigations of Nonisothermal Reduction of Iron Species Supported on SBA-15 by N. S. Genz, D. Baabe, T. Ressler

“…Iron oxide catalysts supported on nanostructured silica SBA-15 were synthesized with various iron loadings using two different precursors. Structural characterization of the as-prepared FexOy/SBA-15 samples was performed by nitrogen physisorption, X-ray diffraction, DR-UV-Vis spectroscopy, and Mössbauer spectroscopy. …”
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Sustainable promotion of farmers’ work performance: servant leadership insights from Chinese agricultural entities by Jiannan Wang, Lezhu Zhang, Ruisi Zhang, Shaoning Zhang

“…This study examines how Servant Leadership directly and indirectly improves productivity in emerging agricultural entities, with Organizational Identity serving as a critical mediator. Structural equation modeling reveals two direct pathways: Altruism (β = 0.124), where leaders prioritize farmers’ well-being through equitable resource allocation and personalized support, fostering trust and reducing attrition; and Social Responsibility (β = 0.198), where ethical practices and community-driven programs align organizational goals with societal welfare, motivating environmentally conscious productivity. …”
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A life‐cycle analysis of minority underrepresentation in natural resource fields by Nia Haynes, Susan K. Jacobson, Dara M. Wald

“…Contextual influences included social, familial, structural, and experiential, and varied significantly between age groups. …”
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The REPowerEU Plan and the Transition to Green Energy in Romania by Violeta Mihaela Dincă, Simona Moagăr-Poladian, Tănase Stamule, Puiu Nistoreanu

“…The data was processed with the structural equation modelling (SEM) and the results revealed that market (economic), technological and administrative obstacles affect with a major impact the implementation of renewable energy technologies in Romania. …”
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Decolonizing global health: a scoping review by Deena Mehjabeen, Kyle Patel, Rahul M. Jindal

“…We call for broader structural reforms, including equitable funding allocation, the decolonization of research agendas, and the dismantling of hierarchical systems that privilege voices from the Global North over the Global South. …”
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Equity in resilience: a case study of community resilience to wildfire in southwestern Oregon, United States by Emma E Sloan, Reem Hajjar, Emily Jane Davis

“…Marginalized communities are often most affected and least prepared for disturbances of this kind, where racism, colonialism, and structural equities prevent meaningful inclusion and equitable allocation of resources. …”
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How self-efficacy shapes professional identity: the mediating role of meaning in life and self-esteem in pre-service physical education teachers by Pu Sun, Ke Ma, Xiaohong Xu, Ling Yan

“…Data on self-efficacy, meaning in life, self-esteem, and professional identity were collected through validated self-report questionnaires. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the direct and indirect effects of self-efficacy on professional identity and to test the mediating roles of meaning in life and self-esteem. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression patterns of the aspartic protease gene family in Epimedium pubescens by Huifang Zheng, Liumeng Zheng, Huiying Song, Xiaobo Yu

“…Results Genome-wide analysis identified and characterized a total of 103 EpAPs, which were categorized into four phylogenetic groups and revealed conserved motifs crucial for their catalytic function. Structural analysis highlighted the diversity of intron-exon arrangements and the predominant role of tandem duplication in gene expansion. …”
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The Effects of Artificial Intelligence Supported Flipped Classroom Applications on Learning Experience, Perception, and Artificial Intelligence Literacy in Higher Education by Mehmet Yavuz, Şener Balat, Bünyami Kayalı

“…The sample comprised 33 university students enrolled in a Web Design and Coding associate degree program. Data were collected through a flipped learning perception scale, an AI literacy scale, and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Dietary diversity and its associated factors among school children in conflict affected communities of southern Ethiopia by Tagese Yakob, Eskinder Israel, Begidu Yakob, Mekdes Meshesha, Endale Jambo, Tadewos Utalo, Awoke Abraham

“…The data were collected by using a structured questionnaire. The data were collected and entered into Epi-data version 4.6.0.2 and exported to STATA software version 14 for analysis. …”
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Delay in Seeking Institutional Delivery Services and Associated Factors Among Immediate Postpartum Mothers in Public Health Facilities in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022 by Tazeb Alemu Anteneh, Zerfu Mulaw Endale, Getie Mihret Aragaw, Hana Yohanes Mamo, Betelhem Ketema, Temesgen Gashaw, Rahel Misaw, Tiringo Molla Tiruye

“…Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using structured, pretested, and interviewer-administered questionnaires. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of the international classification of disease “I26” code to detect acute pulmonary embolism in a surveillance network by Jeffrey A. Kline, Jesse O. Wrenn, Mazin F. Alam, Alexis N. Drinkhorn, Conner D. Slotnick, Fawas Shaman, Christopher E. Conn, Steven J. Korzeniewski, Christopher Kabrhel

“…Methods: Standardized structured language queries were deployed at 91 hospitals to extract data, including ICD-10 codes, on a weekly basis from electronic medical records on ED patients with acute respiratory complaints. …”
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Thirty years after the Cairo declaration on population & development: have family planning measurements caught up? by Nour Horanieh, Nour Horanieh, Alice Witt, Marieme Fall, Eloisa Montt-Maray, Lamiah Adamjee, Elizabeth Larson, Thais Gonzalez-Capella, Beniamino Cislaghi, Beniamino Cislaghi

“…While there have been calls for new measures, understanding the barriers to changing existing ones is essential for adopting and implanting these new measures.MethodsWe conducted semi-structured interviews with 31 participants from five distinct groups; academics, NGO workers, government officials, funding agency workers and advocates. …”
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Barriers and Enablers for Accessing Rehabilitation Services: Findings From the Rehabilitation Choices Study, Part 1—Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives by Nicolette Hodyl, Gillian Mason, Karen Ribbons, Lucy Bailey, Adrian O'Malley, Tracy Ward, Stephen Ward, Michael Pollack, Michael Nilsson, Frederick Rohan Walker

“…Methods This was an exploratory, qualitative study, using semi‐structured interviews with a discussion guide that was codesigned together with rehabilitation clinicians and rehabilitation researchers. …”
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Strengthening the WHO Emergency Care Systems Framework: insights from an integrated, patient-centered approach in the Copenhagen Emergency Medical Services system—a qualitative sys... by Simone Böbel, Jeske Verhoeven, Mirjam Scholz, Bart Penders, Lorraine Frisina Doetter, Helle Collatz Christensen, Thomas Krafft

“…Methods A qualitative case study was conducted from April through June 2021, including (i) semi-structured interviews with researchers and professionals at the CPH EMS and (ii) a scoping literature review using PubMed, Google Scholar, expert recommendations and snowballing. …”
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Bridging knowledge and practice in the prevention of child maltreatment in medicine: an analysis of counselling and training approaches by Anna Eberhardt, Anna Eberhardt, Ulrike Hoffmann, Ulrike Hoffmann, Jörg M. Fegert, Jörg M. Fegert, Oliver Berthold, Oliver Berthold

“…The combination of individual counseling and structured training can improve child protection expertise comprehensively. …”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of GASMAN anesthesia simulation software combined with case-based learning versus traditional lecture-based learning in inhalation anesthesia educat... by Chao Chen, Chao Chen, Shengfeng Yang, Xinglong Xiong, Xinglong Xiong, Yewei Shi, Yewei Shi, Zhenyan Zhu, Zhenyan Zhu, Jing Shi, Jing Shi

“…The cases used in the IGC group were structured around realistic clinical scenarios, simulating real-world challenges in inhalation anesthesia. …”
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Development of a questionnaire to evaluate the management of gestational diabetes mellitus patients among obstetric nurses by Yongyan Zhu, Yongyan Zhu, Yumin Ren, Jing Ma, Feifei Wan, Feifan Liu, Fangfang Du, Weili Li, Tian Tian, Xiaoqian Liu, Lili Li, Zhumin Jia

“…However, there is a lack of tools to measure the competencies of GDM management among obstetric nurses.MethodsThe questionnaire was developed in two stages: (a) creation of an initial questionnaire based on the definition of competency, literature review, and semi-structured interviews, followed by two rounds of Delphi expert inquiry; (b) evaluation of the questionnaire via piloting study on 30 obstetric nurses and testing of validity and reliability on 239 obstetric nurses.ResultsA questionnaire containing dimensions of professional knowledge, professional skills, professional competence and personal attitude was developed. …”
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