Challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the renewable energy sector across the MENA region for sustainable development by Fida Zakzouk, Fida Zakzouk, Enio P. Bandarra Filho, Muhammad Farooq

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Fast, scalable generation of high‐quality protein multiple sequence alignments using Clustal Omega by Fabian Sievers, Andreas Wilm, David Dineen, Toby J Gibson, Kevin Karplus, Weizhong Li, Rodrigo Lopez, Hamish McWilliam, Michael Remmert, Johannes Söding, Julie D Thompson, Desmond G Higgins

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How do Tourists Perceive Risk and Develop Travel Preparedness? Influence of Destination Attributes and Knowledge by Fitri Rahmafitria, Heri Puspito Diyah Setiyorini, Purna Hindayani, Hera Oktadiana, Andrian Ramadhan

“…Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was implemented in the analysis. …”
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Optimization study of dynamic emergency feeder bus paths with the sudden interruption of urban railway traffic by Dejie Xu, Huilin Geng, Changwu Hui, Liang Gong, Hang Yuan, Qian Liu

“…A Back Propagation (BP) neural network estimates the emergency demand at each affected station, using historical and structural factors. These estimates are integrated into the hybrid optimization process, improving routing efficiency. …”
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Barriers to accessing health care of older Chinese immigrants in Canada: a scoping review by Change Zhu, Change Zhu, Baoxiang Song, Christine A. Walsh, Prince Chiagozie Ekoh, Xuebin Qiao, Aijun Xu, Aijun Xu

“…Our research findings suggest that the culturally and linguistically sensitive education programs, inter-sectoral coordination, and social support should be improved for older Chinese immigrants and those of other ethnic backgrounds.…”
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Using Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Precast Panels for Strengthening in Shear of Beams: An Experimental and Analytical Investigation by Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Linh V. H. Bui, Theethawachr Koyekaewphring, Atichon Kunawisarut, Narawit Hemstapat, Boonchai Stitmannaithum

“…In this paper, the performances of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened in shear with steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) panels are investigated through experiment, analytical computation, and numerical analysis. An experimental program of RC beams strengthened by using SFRC panels, which were attached to both sides of the beams, is carried out to investigate the effects of fiber volume fraction, connection type, and number and diameter of bolts on the structural responses of the retrofitted beams. …”
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ECOLOGY AND INNOVATION THE BASIS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COURSE by G. S. Rozenberg, G. M. Abdurahmanov, A. G. Zibarev, G. E. Kudinova, V. I. Popchenko, A. G. Rozenberg, P. A. Bekshokova, P. I. Gabibova

“…Local air pollution, erosion materials from agriculture, soil erosion, pollution of surface and groundwater related to the structural features of the watershed, landscape differentiation, climate, vegetation and soil cover. …”
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Agricultural Machinery Adoption and Farmers’ Well-Being: Evidence from Jiangxi Province by Zhihua Wu, Bing Liao, Qing Fu, Chongyi Qi, Wenmei Liao

“…These findings suggest that policy interventions should focus on enhancing innovation in agricultural machinery technology, optimizing subsidy programs for agricultural equipment, improving rural education systems, and facilitating the structural transformation of rural labor markets.…”
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Determinants of digital technologies adoption in government census data operations by Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong, Alexander Asmah, John Amoako Kani, Dzifa Bibi

“…Based on the four determinants, a conceptual framework was developed consisting of eight proposed hypotheses tested through a structural equation model. Findings – The findings of the study indicate that technological readiness, self-efficacy and hedonic motivation significantly influence behavioural intention to adopt digital technologies for PHC training and data collection. …”
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Mechanisms of long-term ultraviolet radiation on the low-temperature oxidation characteristics of coal with varying degrees of metamorphism by Xun Zhang, Huimin Liang, Bing Lu, Ling Qiao, Ge Huang, Fengwei Dai, Chen Yu, Chuang Li

“…This variation is reflected in coal-specific and stage-dependent changes in key active functional groups and the groups contributing most to structural changes when comparing untreated and UV-irradiated coals. …”
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Telemedicine career pursuance among nurses in healthcare business processing outsourcing industries from the Philippines: A task-technology fit and technology acceptance approach by Ray Ver V. Baldemor, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Emmillie Joy B. Mejia, John Francis T. Diaz, Ma Janice J. Gumasing

“…The objective was to identify significant predictors of telemedicine adoption by surveying 316 Filipino nurses using a higher-ordered Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling approach (PLS-SEM). Employing a comprehensive framework that integrates Task-Technology Fit and the Technology Acceptance Model, the study measured key variables such as behavioral intention, professional satisfaction, and career pursuance intention. …”
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An institutional framework for enhanced food security amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: Strategic implementation and outcomes by Akbar Akbar, Rahim Darma, Andi Irawan, Letty Fudjaja, Riri Amandaria, Rida Akzar

“…The research uses an Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) approach to identify key institutional drivers, constraints, and policy mechanisms crucial for enhancing food security. …”
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Molecular Mechanisms of <i>Lobelia nummularia</i> Extract in Breast Cancer: Targeting EGFR/TP53 and PI3K-AKT-mTOR Signaling via ROS-Mediated Apoptosis by Fahu Yuan, Yu Qiao, Zhongqiang Chen, Huihuang He, Fuyan Wang, Jiangyuan Chen

“…Furthermore, a validated molecular docking protocol provided a plausible structural basis for these multi-target interactions. …”
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Promoting nourishment lifestyle for vitality: empowering communities through integrated health behavior analysis by Weiru Qi, Xuewen Su, Qiming Yang, Pomi Shahbaz, Muhammad Nadeem

“…Data collected through a questionnaire survey of 415 randomly selected respondents were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to examine the causal relationships between different variables. …”
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Automated Surface Crack Identification of Reinforced Concrete Members Using an Improved YOLOv4-Tiny-Based Crack Detection Model by Sofía Rajesh, K. S. Jinesh Babu, M. Chengathir Selvi, M. Chellapandian

“…In recent times, the deployment of advanced structural health monitoring techniques has increased due to the aging infrastructural elements. …”
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The impact of sustainability literacy, social support, and attitudes towards innovation on sustainable energy consumption among Indonesian youth by Lazuardi Imani Hakam, Dzikri Firmansyah Hakam, Sudarso Kaderi Wiryono, Raden Aswin Rahadi

“…This research employed a quantitative approach using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM). Data were collected from 337 undergraduate students enrolled in business and economics programs at three Indonesian universities. …”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING AIR CARGO POLICY DECISIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA: A STAKEHOLDER’S PERSPECTIVE by Adedotun Joseph ADENIGBO, Joash MAGETO, Rose LUKE

“…The data collected were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Before estimating the PLS-SEM model, latent factors were constructed using EFA. …”
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Behaviour of strengthened RC beams with CFRP and GSM sheets under cyclic loading by Maha Assad, Rami A. Hawileh, Jamal A. Abdalla, Hussam Safieh, Sayan Kumar Shaw

“…This study investigates the structural behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) beams subjected to cyclic loading. …”
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Evaluation of the ecological status of Posidonia oceanica meadows along the Calabrian Coasts: A multi-index approach by Faustino Scarcelli, Chiara Spadaro, Annamaria Ienco, Vincenzo Osso, Pietro Giovannelli, Silvestro Greco, Silvia Mazzuca, Amalia Piro

“…The results revealed notable structural heterogeneity among the sites, while the Posidonia Rapid Easy Index (PREI) indicated good ecological conditions across all sites despite varying levels of environmental pressure. …”
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Design of a spider-inspired wheeled compliant leg for search mobile robots by Yilin Wang, Felix Pancheri, Tim C. Lueth, Yilun Sun

“…The preliminary experimental results have verified the feasibility of the proposed design methodology, and also show possibilities for improvements. In future work, structural optimization and stronger actuation elements should be introduced to further improve the mechanical performance of the fabricated wheeled leg mechanism and robot platform.…”
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