Development of a structural equation model for sustainable construction practices in Nigeria by H. C. O. Unegbu, D. S. Yawas, B. Dan-asabe, A. A. Alabi

“…Government policies exhibited the most considerable influence across three sustainability domains: environmental sustainability (ENS), social sustainability (SS), and economic sustainability (ES), as indicated by GPR → ENS (β = 0.87), GPR → SS (β = 0.68), and GPR → ES (β = 0.72), all p < 0.05. The derived mathematical model for Sustainable Construction Practices (SCP) is SCP = 0.01 + 0.5x + 0.3y + 0.2z, where x, y, and z represent environmental, social, and economic sustainability, respectively. …”
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Optimizing the selection of quantitative traits in plant breeding using simulation by Rafael Augusto Vieira, Ana Paula Oliveira Nogueira, Roberto Fritsche-Neto

“…Simulations use mathematical models to replicate biological conditions, bridging theory and practice by validating hypotheses early and optimizing genetic gain and resource use. …”
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Using new control strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the hybrid power system based on the battery storage system by Karima Boutaghane, Habib Benbouhenni, Nedjoua Bennecib, Ilhami Colak, Z. M. S. Elbarbary, Saad F. Al-Gahtani

“…These proposed strategies do not need the mathematical model of the studied system and augment the robustness and stability, where the system performance is great. …”
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Nanomechanical characterization of soft nanomaterial using atomic force microscopy by Chi-Dat Lam, Soyeun Park

“…We comprehensively reviewed experimental techniques and fundamental mathematical models to investigate the mechanical properties, including elastic moduli and binding forces, of soft materials.To determine these mechanical properties, two-dimensional arrays of force-distance (f-d) curves are obtained through AFM indentation experiments using the force volume technique. …”
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Estimating the impact of school closures on the COVID-19 dynamics in 74 countries: A modelling analysis. by Romain Ragonnet, Angus E Hughes, David S Shipman, Michael T Meehan, Alec S Henderson, Guillaume Briffoteaux, Nouredine Melab, Daniel Tuyttens, Emma S McBryde, James M Trauer

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We used a mathematical model to simulate the COVID-19 epidemics of 74 countries, incorporating observed data from 2020 to 2022 and historical school closure timelines. …”
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