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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Edgar C. Merkle, Ellen Fitzsimmons, James Uanhoro, Ben Goodrich
Summary: This paper describes a general, efficient approach to Bayesian SEM estimation in Stan, contrasting it with previous implementations in R package blavaan. Practical comparisons under multiple scenarios show that the new approach is clearly better, and discussions on possible extensions to other models of interest to psychometricians are provided.
JOURNAL OF STATISTICAL SOFTWARE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Mostafa Mo. Massoud, Mohammed Magdy Hamed, Thikryat Jibril Obied Qaralleh
Summary: This research aims to identify and analyze obstacles to sustainable interior architecture and design implementation by using the PLS-SEM approach. The findings reveal that governmental obstacles are the most pressing, followed by those related to information, knowledge, awareness, technology, training, attitudes, the market, and economics. The conclusions of this study may benefit professionals in the field and contribute to more in-depth future studies, as it addresses the lack of prior literature and utilizes a unique PLS-SEM approach.
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Business
Marko Sarstedt, Joseph F. Hair, Mandy Pick, Benjamin D. Liengaard, Lacramioara Radomir, Christian M. Ringle
Summary: This paper presents a new analysis of the use of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) in marketing research, focusing on articles published between 2011 and 2020 in the top 30 marketing journals. The study finds that although researchers are more aware of the when's and how's of PLS-SEM use, there is still some delay in adopting the best practices for model evaluation. Recommendations for future PLS-SEM use, guidelines for its application, and areas of further research interest are provided based on the review results.
PSYCHOLOGY & MARKETING
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Jehad Al Bayari, Sadi Taha, Abubakr Suliman, Tareq M. Osaili
Summary: Recent studies examined the relationship between knowledge, attitude, religious commitment, and organizational commitment and their impact on food hygiene practices. The study surveyed 404 Muslim food handlers in Dubai and found that they had good knowledge, attitudes, and organizational commitment, but moderate religious commitment and food hygiene practices. Knowledge, attitudes, and religious commitment positively influenced food handlers' commitment to their organization, which in turn influenced their food hygiene practices. Religious commitment also directly influenced food hygiene practices. The relationship between knowledge and food hygiene practices was mediated by food handlers' commitment, as were the relationships between practices and attitudes and religious commitment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahsan Waqar, Idris Othman, Dorin Radu, Zulfiqar Ali, Hamad Almujibah, Marijana Hadzima-Nyarko, Muhammad Basit Khan
Summary: Through examining the correlation between BIM integration and overall project success (OPS), a BIM application model was created. The findings indicate a moderate correlation between BIM implementation and project success, where BIM accounts for approximately 52% of the project's overall success. It is recommended that construction companies prioritize the implementation of BIM practices to optimize project outcomes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Shaoling Zhong, Li Lu, Amanda Wilson, Yuanyuan Wang, Suqian Duan, Jianjun Ou, Lijuan Shi, Jianyu Ge, Li Chen, Kaihong Zhao, Runsen Chen
Summary: Among college freshmen, there are indirect relationships between ADHD symptoms and suicidal ideation, with anxiety and depressive symptoms playing a mediating role. These findings could offer valuable insights for clinical treatment and school-based prevention efforts aimed at enhancing the mental well-being of college students.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Maryam Fakhari, Rima Fayaz
Summary: This study evaluates and prioritizes factors that significantly impact indoor daylight quality and visual comfort. A new modeling framework using PLS-SEM is constructed to analyze the relationships among variables. The findings show that horizontal and vertical daylight illuminance, glare sensation, distance from the window, and thermal satisfaction have the greatest impact on visual perception. Therefore, improving these five factors is crucial for enhancing office spaces with daylight and increasing occupants' satisfaction.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Raynard Christianson Sanito, Sheng-Jie You, Ya-Fen Wang
Summary: This study investigates the removal of elements from e-waste using an atmospheric-pressure microwave plasma reactor and identifies the influential parameters such as gas type, flux agent ratio, gas flow rate, pyrolysis duration, and microwave power. The findings provide important information for the performance of such reactors in treating e-waste.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Michael J. Zyphur, Cavan V. Bonner, Louis Tay
Summary: The use of structural equation modeling (SEM) has become increasingly prevalent in organizational research, with a variety of advancements in SEM techniques. This article provides a comprehensive review of SEM applications in organizational research, explores best practices, and discusses advanced SEM applications, including instrumental variable methods, latent variable interactions, and multilevel SEM. The article also addresses concerns and debates regarding cross-validation, regularization, and understanding causal evidence in SEM.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Han Du, Peter M. Bentler
Summary: In structural equation modeling, data are often not normally distributed. Methods using misspecified loss functions may provide better estimates and inferences than those based on normal theory and ADF estimator.
PSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jing Li, Jianhui He, Pei Wang, Jiashuang Li, Yunjia Zhang, Jing You, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong
Summary: There is a direct or indirect relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and drug use patterns in adults. This study used a structural equation model to identify the pathway of effects of ACEs on drug use patterns.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Pei-Shu Tsai, Hung-Chang Liao
Summary: The study found that using machine translation systems can enhance students' motivation to learn English and reduce anxiety when reading English textbooks. The more familiar students are with using machine translation systems, the better they understand the systems' possibilities and limitations.
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Construction & Building Technology
Sharon A. Mathew, Dai Q. Tran, Phuong H. D. Nguyen
Summary: Design-build (DB) project delivery is often used to overcome limitations of the traditional design-bid-build delivery method. The performance of a project is typically measured in terms of cost, schedule, and quality, with cost growth playing a substantial role. Multiple project characteristics, such as size, complexity, and type, as well as delivery risks, can influence the cost growth of a DB project.
JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ahmed Farouk Kineber, Idris Othman, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Nicholas Chileshe, Mohanad Kamil Buniya
Summary: This study aims to develop a VM implementation model by investigating the relationship between VM implementation and overall project success in Egyptian building projects. The findings showed that the implementation of VM contributed 55.5% to the success of the project. These results can be used as a benchmark for decision-makers to minimize costs and boost efficiency by implementing VM in the Egyptian construction industry.
JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Madhu Arora, Rupesh Kumar, Deepak Bangwal, Vasim Ahmad, Saurav Negi
Summary: The food industry faces significant waste and losses, and addressing this issue is crucial. Improving cold chain performance can minimize food losses and wastage. This review examines the causal relationship between various factors related to cold chain performance through empirical validation. Seven theories are proposed based on a comprehensive literature survey, and evidence is found to support these theories. The results suggest that infrastructural facilities, safety and quality measures, awareness and handling practices, and responsiveness positively impact cold chain performance, while more efforts are needed for the implementation of integration, sustainability, and traceability. Notably, there is limited research specifically focusing on the synergistic consideration of these issues, despite the critical exploration of supply chain performance and its influencing parameters for many years.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
