Morphological and Anatomical Characterization of Stems in <i>Lilium</i> Taxa by Peng Zhou, Kuangkuang Liao, Xiunian Feng, Rui Liang, Nianjun Teng, Fang Du

“…This study comprehensively examined the stem morpho-anatomy of 71 <i>Lilium</i> taxa to elucidate taxonomic and structural differences. For the first time, four distinct jigsaw-puzzle-shaped shapes of epidermal cells (Ep) in monocot stems, novel I-shaped and Co-xylem (O-, X-, W-, Q-shaped) vascular bundles (Vb) in <i>Lilium</i> stems, and quantitative characteristics (Vb density, xylem/phloem area ratio, etc.) were systematically discovered and analyzed. …”
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Influence of consumer socio-psychological food environment on food choice and its implications for nutrition: evidence from Tanzania by Eward Mushi, Roselyne Alphonce, Betty Waized, Mikidadi Muhanga, Niloofar Khalili, Constance Rybak

“…Data was analyzed using structural equation modeling.ResultsThe results indicate that consumers' knowledge, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control significantly explain 93% of the variance in the intention to choose healthy foods. …”
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The psychological resources of success: satisfaction with academic majors, psychological capital, and achievement motivation among future tourism and hospitality leaders by Abdulaziz Mohammed Alismail, Mazen Omar Almulla, Abdullah Saleh Mohammed Albohnayh, Ahmed Hassan Abdou

“…Additionally, the research investigates the mediating role of psychological capital (PsyCap) - a positive psychological construct encompassing hope, optimism, resilience, and self-efficacy - within this relationship.MethodsA quantitative approach was employed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Data were collected from 522 junior and senior undergraduate students enrolled in tourism and hospitality programs across Saudi Arabia. …”
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The chain mediating role of resilience and change fatigue between intolerance of uncertainty and job burnout in nurses by Yuqi Gao, Hengjie Ren, Gina Meng, Xiudong Ying, Peng Jin, Yue Chen, Gang Wei

“…Resilience, change fatigue, job burnout, and intolerance of uncertainty were measured by the IUS-12, CF, CD-RISC, and CMBI, respectively. In this study, structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the direct and indirect effects among these variables, with model fit indices ensuring statistical robustness. …”
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Toward Building Model of Business Closure Intention in SMEs: Binomial Logistic Regression by Gelmar García-Vidal, Alexander Sánchez-Rodríguez, Laritza Guzmán-Vilar, Reyner Pérez-Campdesuñer, Rodobaldo Martínez-Vivar

“…The survey evidence from 385 Ecuadorian SMEs was analyzed in two stages; confirmatory factor analysis validated the scales capturing environmental pessimism and personal pressures, and a structural equation model confirmed that both latent constructs directly heighten exit propensity. …”
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Monte carlo study of the effect of collimator thickness on T-99m source response in single photon emission computed tomography by Jalil Islamian, Mohammad Taghi Toossi, Mahdi Momennezhad, Seyyed Zakavi, Ramin Sadeghi, Michael Ljungberg

“…The image quality analyses by structural similarity index (SSIM) algorithm and also by visual inspection showed suitable quality images obtained with a collimator thickness of 2.405 cm. …”
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Youth Obesity: Sport as a Solution Strategy by Krzysztof Pietrzak, Małgorzata Wasilewska, Sebastian Polok, Karol Demel

“… Purpose: This study examines organized sports as a multisectoral intervention against youth obesity, emphasizing physiological, psychosocial, and structural motivations. Materials and Research Methods: Long term cohort analyses (e.g., Finland’s 21-year tracking [7]), randomized trials, and regional case studies (Poland’s rural-urban disparities [10], Italy’s post-pandemic park programs [15]) were included. …”
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Can China’s national fitness policy contribute to achieving universal health? Analysis based on the three-dimensional framework by Defeng Dong, Bing He, Jianda Kong, Aitong Zhou, Mei Lv, Dianbo Zhang, Chen Dong

“…In terms of policy tools, there is an overall structural imbalance and internal disarray, with environmental policy tools dominating, supplemented by supply-side policies, while demand-side policies are insufficient. …”
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Psychometric validation of type 2 Diabetes Distress Assessment System in an Indian type 2 diabetes population by Baby Sharma, Pramod Tripathi, Nidhi Kadam, Diptika Tiwari, Anagha Vyawahare, Thejas Kathrikolly, Malhar Ganla

“…Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), using IBM SPSS, R, and AMOS software. …”
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Enhancing self-care management among women with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Na’eemah Zaini, Idayu Badilla Idris, Norfazilah Ahmad, Syahnaz Mohd Hashim, Nik Nairan Abdullah, Nadia Aqilla Shamsusah

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted among 330 female patients recruited through multistage sampling from nine health clinics in Malaysia. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the relationships between these factors. …”
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The Role of Immersive Virtual Realities: Enhancing Science Learning in Higher Education by Talia Tene, Marco Guevara, Gabriel Moreano, John Vera, Cristian Vacacela Gomez

“…These articles were further analyzed to identify distinct structural elements regarding VR and AR interventions and their effects on educational outcomes. …”
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Efficacy of Recombinant Genetic Diagnostic Tools for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) by Mai M. Abd El-Rahman, Rokaya H. Shalaby, Alaa A. E .El-Kholy, Noura R. Mohamed, Shereen H. B. Elwakeel

“…The virus's seven serotypes and numerous genetic subtypes complicate its diagnosis in both at-risk and endemic areas, facing any control programs. The non-structural polypeptide (NSP) 3ABC of FMDV is the most reliable for serotype-independent antibody detection, and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) based on this has proven reliable. …”
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Navigating relationships and tensions: how professionals who treat substance use disorders view their role in preventing child abuse and neglect by Paulo Padilla-Petry, Nuria Fuentes-Peláez, Anna Fantova-Romero

“…They discussed the importance and fragility of the therapeutic bond, structural deficiencies in their services, and the challenges of working with CWS. …”
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The Impact of Entrepreneurship and Mental Accounting on Business Sustainability: Exploring the Influence of Financial Performance by Sri Mulyani, Rahmawati Rahmawati, Djuminah Djuminah, Evi Gantyowati, Endang Dwi Amperawati

“…The quantitative methodology relies on the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to predict and confirm the relationships among variables. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Construction of Salt-Tolerant Core Germplasm in Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) Based on Phenotypic Traits and SNP Markers by Yongfeng Song, Jiahao Wang, Yingwen Ma, Jiaxin Wang, Liangliang Bao, Dequan Sun, Hong Lin, Jinsheng Fan, Yu Zhou, Xing Zeng, Zhenhua Wang, Lin Zhang, Chunxiang Li, Hong Di

“…Maize is an essential staple food, and its genetic diversity plays a central role in breeding programs aimed at developing climate-adapted cultivars. …”
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Clays Are Not Created Equal: How Clay Mineral Type Affects Soil Parameterization by P. Lehmann, B. Leshchinsky, S. Gupta, B. B. Mirus, S. Bickel, N. Lu, D. Or

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Species Richness and Diversity of Klawalu Mangrove, Doberai Peninsula, Indonesian New Guinea by Anike Asmuruf, Yolanda Holle, Agustinus Murdjoko, Nithanel M.H. Benu, Dony A. Djitmau

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Food Safety Policies in Portugal: A Stakeholder-Based Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities for Food Safety Governance by Júlia Rodrigues, Cristina Saraiva, Juan García-Díez, José Castro, Alexandra Esteves

“…The main barriers include fragmented governance structures, limited inter-agency collaboration, and insufficient professional training. …”
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Novel advanced imaging method to differentiate acute osteomyelitis from acute charcot neuroarthropathy in presence of chronic ulcer: A case report by Woo Y. Chun, D.P.M, April Wong, D.P.M, Lee tiberi, D.P.M, Alexander Trottier, D.P.M, Don C. Yoo, M.D, Glod Douglas, D.P.M

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Digital Twin Based on CFD Modelling for Analysis of Two-Phase Flows During Pipeline Filling–Emptying Procedures by Duban A. Paternina-Verona, Oscar E. Coronado-Hernández, Vicente S. Fuertes-Miquel, Manuel Saba, Helena M. Ramos

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