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Cognitive tests measure psychological constructs that predict the development of academic skills. Research on cognitive–reading achievement relations has primarily been completed with single-test batteries and samples, resulting in inconsistenc...

Most methodological areas assume common serious reflections to certify difficult study and publication practices, and, therefore, approval in their area. Interestingly, relatively little attention has been paid to reviewing the application of Structu...

The fixed effect meta-analytic structural equation modeling (MASEM) model assumes that the population effect is homogeneous across studies. It was first developed analytically using Generalized Least Squares (GLS) and computationally using Weighted L...

The treatment of polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) in incineration fly ash presents a significant challenge in solid hazardous waste management. This study systematically analyzed the influence mechanisms of m...

The Leadership for Learning (LfL) framework is often used to investigate the effect of leadership on student achievement (SA). This framework encompasses instructional leadership (IL), transformational leadership (TL), and distributed leadership (DL)...

Quantitative meta-analyses have gained popularity among L2 reading researchers in recent years. Meta-analyses, especially meta-analyses that investigate the relationships among variables (e.g., meta-analyses of correlation coefficients, meta-analytic...

Background/Objectives: Nursing staff are essential to healthcare delivery, yet Taiwan has experienced a significant rise in nurse turnover in recent years. Retention has thus become a critical concern for healthcare institutions. Identifying the fact...

Principal instructional leadership (PIL) is significant for school effectiveness due to its direct and indirect influences on school-, teacher-, and student-level variables. A considerable number of studies have provided persuasive evidence that PIL...

There is an urgent need to understand factors that promote physical activities (PA) because it is one of the modifiable risk factors for global mortality. None of the previous reviews considered both perceived and objective characteristics of the sam...

Regulators in gene regulatory networks (GRNs) are crucial for identifying cell states. However, GRN inference based on scRNA-seq data has several problems, including high dimensionality and sparsity, and requires more label data. Therefore, we propos...

Given that participating in or spectating sports events plays a vital role in enhancing individuals’ mental health, understanding the key factors that promote continued participation and attendance in sports events is of significant theoretical...

Adopting educational technology remains a critical challenge in developing countries, particularly given limited resources and the urgency of achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030. This paper aims to create and va...

Using meta-analysis of 479 sites across Chinese forests from 136 publications, we quantified changes in soil microbial diversity across forest successional stages and compared patterns between plantation and natural secondary forests. Our systematic...

Prefabricated buildings, known for their energy efficiency, environmental benefits, and industrial advantages, play a crucial role in urban renewal. Previous studies on the carbon emissions of prefabricated buildings mainly concentrate on the assessm...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), transforming consumer behavior in retailing and arousing the interest of scholars in studying customer responses to these tech...

Could rebound explain the paradoxical lack of prevention effect against Staphylococcus aureus blood stream infections (BSIs) with antibiotic-based decontamination intervention (BDI) methods among studies of ICU patients within the literature? Two met...

Environmental policies in the realm of land management are increasingly focussing on inducing behavioural change to improve environmental management outcomes. This is based, implicitly or explicitly, on theories that suggest that pro-environmental be...

In this paper, the research of nonlinear cylindrical metastructure was obtained. An algorithm for finding the total field of a nonlinearly loaded perfectly conducting cylinder covered with a metamaterial (MM) layer based on Maxwell’s equations...

With the advancement of petroleum engineering, the increasing complexity of formations and unpredictable conditions make wellbore pressure prediction more challenging. Accurate bottom-hole pressure (BHP) prediction is crucial for the safe and stable...

Bayesian estimation of latent variable models provides some unique advantages to researchers working with small samples and complex models when compared with the more commonly used maximum likelihood approach. A key aspect of Bayesian modeling involv...

Causal discovery is central to human cognition, and learning directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) is its foundation. Recently, many nature-inspired meta-heuristic optimization algorithms have been proposed to serve as the basis for DAG learning. However, a...

In this paper, a design method of diffraction structure based on metasurface is proposed for light splitting and focusing simultaneously. In the method, firstly, the light field calculation model of the proposed structure is established based on Fres...

Previous literature has established the importance of personal and contextual factors in college students’ trajectories. Following the Self- vs. External-Regulation Behavior Theory (2021) and the 3P Biggs Model, the present study aimed at analy...

Sensation seeking is a construct associated with risky behaviors over a wide age range, but validation studies in Mexico are lacking. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of two versions of the Brief Sensation Seeking Scale (the BSSS...

Based on the research results, coefficients in constitutive equations, describing the kinetics of dynamic, meta-dynamic, and static recrystallization in high-carbon bainitic steel during hot deformation were determined. The developed mathematical mod...

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is considered a fundamental variable for a person’s adequate psychosocial adjustment. In education, its importance transcends the level of interpersonal relationships, and has been proposed as a variable that somehow...

This paper presents a methodological framework, Tonal Isomorphism (TI), derived from Tonal Meta-Ontology (TMO), focusing on operational protocols rather than ontological foundations. Tonal Isomorphism is framed as a meta-protocol rather than a metaph...

A meta-surface-based arbitrary bandwidth filter realization method for terahertz (THz) future communications is presented. The approach involves integrating a meta-surface-based bandstop filter into an ultra-wideband (UWB) bandpass filter and adjusti...

Although early screening tests are beneficial for the detection and treatment of cancers, many people have failed to participate in screening tests. The present study aims to explore the theoretical underpinning of low participation in screening prog...

The paper presents an analytical review of theoretical methods for modeling functional nanostructures. The main evolutionary changes in the approaches of quantum-mechanical modeling are described. The foundations of the first-principal theory are con...

Forest aboveground biomass (AGB) is not simply affected by a single factor or a few factors, but also by the interaction between them in complex ways across multiple spatial scales. Understanding the joint effect of stand structural characteristics a...

This study uses an explanatory model of the dimensions of leadership and emotional intelligence according to the methods used in particular teaching environments (universities and other educational institutions). The effect of different kinds of lead...

The Metaverse accelerates the development of the meta-human industry and human-AI interactions in both traditional media outlets and online platforms. As a typical application of meta-human, artificial intelligence (AI) news anchors have been gradual...

The objective of this study was to analyse the relationship between emotional intelligence and social skills, and how these two variables influence bullying. In this study, 912 Spanish high school students, 471 boys and 441 girls aged 14–16 yea...

Amongst the main objectives of physical education (PE) classes is the consolidation of healthy lifestyle habits in young people and adolescents. Nonetheless, these classes can also provide the basis from which adverse experiences are generated which...

A mixture of outstanding merits of polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) and metamaterials can lead to the development of ultra-light meta-nanomaterials whose high sensitivity can be efficiently used in wearable strain sensors. Thus, reliable data about the...

Accurate finite element models of mechanical systems are fundamental resources to perform structural analyses at the design stage. However, uncertainties in material properties, boundary conditions, or connections give rise to discrepancies between t...

Emotional management is a decisive factor in building stimulating environments for the comprehensive development of individuals. In this study, 338 students enrolled in education degrees (n = 338), with an average age of 22.88 years (±5.50), p...

This study aims to evaluate the determinants that influence the adoption of online databases in the learning process of students at economics universities in Vietnam. A quantitative study with a meta-analysis was conducted by utilizing structural equ...

Countries are confronting climate change using climate-related regulations that require firms and investors to disclose their green strategies and activities. Using the Meta-Analysis Structural Equation Modeling (MASEM) technique, this study evaluate...

Mental health is an increasing concern, particularly among the younger population. Given that university life is a critical stage in the personal and academic development of some young individuals, identifying the factors that contribute to their wel...

By developing meta-frontier efficiency and structural equation models, the paper examines whether farm economic viability is positively associated with technical efficiency in a highly food insecure context, such as that of rural Sierra Leone. The fi...

The present study set out to define and contrast an explanatory model of perception of stress, the dimensions of burnout syndrome, emotional intelligence, and non-verbal communication in a sample of university teachers. A total of 1316 teachers from...

Scientific research has examined relationships between various emotional factors in teachers; however, few studies have analyzed these relationships jointly. This study aimed to explore mechanisms through which emotional intelligence, resilience, str...

The travel and transportation sectors continuously fight to stay up to date with new advancements in technology. Disruptive technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), are being used to develop businesses, enhance economic growth, revolutioni...

The benefits attributed to emotional intelligence (EI) in a school environment can be observed in areas such as interpersonal relationships, psychological well-being, academic performance, and avoidance of disruptive behaviors. The objective of this...

Evidence points to an indirect relationship between transformational leadership (TFL) and employee well-being, and numerous work characteristics have been identified as mediators. However, the relative mediating effect of different types of job resou...

Exploring the mechanisms by which green agricultural production reduces emissions and enhances carbon sequestration in soil can provide a scientific basis for greenhouse gas reduction and sustainable development in farmland. This study uses a combina...

To date, there has been limited knowledge about how soil carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from forest ecosystems at a global scale respond to the altered precipitation, and the key influencing mechanisms involved. Thirty-seven studies conducted under t...

Intending to analyze structural relationships between measured variables and latent constructs, researchers tend to adopt structural equation modeling (SEM) through either “covariance-based SEM” (CB-SEM) or “variance-based SEM&rdquo...