Soumya Ray

Echoes of resilience is a book that encompasses the themes of strength, persistence, struggle, loss, remembering, exhaustion, life, love, and looks. In the tapestry of life, every thread is a story, and every colour is an emotion vibrant with the hues of our experience. Echoes of Resilience is a poignant exploration of the human spirit, woven through the intricate emotions that define our existence. This book delves into the depths of strength and persistence, where characters are forged in the fires of struggle and tempered by the cold waters of loss. Through this series of poems, we journey with individuals who embody the essence of remembering-holding onto the past as a beacon for the future. They navigate the labyrinth of exhaustion, where every step is a testament to their undying will to persevere. It is a narrative that celebrates life in all its raw and unfiltered forms, embracing the chaos and the calm. At its core, Echoes of Resilience is an embodiment to love itself for self and life - a complex, all-consuming force that drives us to the brink of despair and lifts us to the heights of ecstasy. It examines the power of looks-the silent conversations between souls, the judgments that shape our paths, and the reflections that reveal our true selves. This book is not just a collection of poems; it is a mirror held up to the reader, a challenge to find pieces of themselves within its pages. It is an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to find strength in vulnerability, and to learn that sometimes, the greatest act of courage is simply to continue.

Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) has become a standard approach for analyzing complex inter-relationships between observed and latent variables. Researchers appreciate the many advantages of PLS-SEM such as the possibility to estimate very complex models and the method’s flexibility in terms of data requirements and measurement specification. This practical open access guide provides a step-by-step treatment of the major choices in analyzing PLS path models using R, a free software environment for statistical computing, which runs on Windows, macOS, and UNIX computer platforms. Adopting the R software’s SEMinR package, which brings a friendly syntax to creating and estimating structural equation models, each chapter offers a concise overview of relevant topics and metrics, followed by an in-depth description of a case study. Simple instructions give readers the “how-tos” of using SEMinR to obtain solutions and document their results. Rules ofthumb in every chapter provide guidance on best practices in the application and interpretation of PLS-SEM.