COVID-19 in the context of pregnancy, infancy and parenting (CoCoPIP) study: protocol for a longitudinal study of parental mental health, social interactions, physical growth and c... by Topun Austin, Jane Barlow, Ezra Aydin, Staci M Weiss, Kevin A Glasgow, Mark H Johnson, Sarah Lloyd-Fox

“…This study (CoCoPIP) will investigate: (1) how parent’s experiences of the social, medical and financial changes during the pandemic have impacted prenatal and postnatal parental mental health and parent–infant social interaction; and (2) the extent to which these COVID-19-related changes in parental prenatal and postnatal mental health and social interaction are associated with fetal and infant development.Methods and analysis The CoCoPIP study is a national online survey initiated in July 2020. This ongoing study (n=1700 families currently enrolled as of 6 May 2021) involves both quantitative and qualitative data being collected across pregnancy and infancy. …”
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Structural equation modeling for social capital empowerment in supporting mangrove rehabilitation by I. Listiana, D. Ariyanto

“…This study employs a survey research approach, drawing samples from the population, and utilizes both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. …”
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Using informative priors to account for identifiability issues in occupancy models with identification errors by Monchy, Célian, Etienne, Marie-Pierre, Gimenez, Olivier

“…In conclusion, we provide a statistical method applicable to various monitoring designs, such as camera trap, bioacoustics, or eDNA surveys, alongside non-invasive sampling technologies, to produce ecological outcomes that inform conservation decisions.…”
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Food insecurity and ultra-processed food consumption in the Health and Retirement Study: Cross-sectional analysis by Abeer A. Aljahdali

“…Food insecurity was evaluated in the 2013 HRS Health Care and Nutrition Study using the six-item Short Form Food Security Survey Module. Dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire, and UPFs, quantified using the NOVA food classification system, were expressed as a percentage of total energy intake. …”
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Women empowerment, efficiency and food security nexus in rural Ethiopia: A generalized structural equation modeling by Fentahun Tesafa, Messay Mulugeta, Solomon Tsehay

“…Cross-sectional data was collected from 245 women, 80 children and 250 households surveyed in Libokemem district, Ethiopia. Stochastic frontier model was used to determine the level and determinants of efficiency and generalized structural equation modeling to examine empowerment, efficiency and food security nexus. …”
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Wish-Granting Interventions Promote Positive Emotions in Both the Short and Long Term in Children with Critical Illnesses and Their Families by Hannah Roberts, Jenny Cook, Apple Lee, Wei Kok Loh, Nigel Teo, Joanne Su Yin Yoong, Marguerite Gorter-Stam

“…Methods: A large-scale international survey was distributed to children (aged 13–17 years old in 2023) and their parents across 24 countries who received a wish-granting intervention in the preceding five years by Make-A-Wish Foundation International. …”
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Association of early menopause with indoor air pollution: A multilevel modelling analysis of the nationally representative cross-sectional study in India by Pritam Halder, Anamika Soni, Ashwani Seth, Dheenadahayalan Vijayakumar, Anamika Das, Sujata Sankhyan, Anshul Mamgai, Saumyarup Pal, Jaya Tiwari, Aparna Baranwal, CM Chaitra

“…Methods: This longitudinal study included 24,862 eligible participants out of 73,000 surveyed. Logistic regression analyses, both crude and adjusted odds ratios (aOR), were used to examine the association between early menopause and various sociodemographic factors, IAP, and place of residence (rural/urban). …”
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Statistical exploration of factors associated with birth of children having sickle cell traits among reproductive-age women in Nigeria by Gabriel Ogunde, Ayodele Shabi, Joshua O. Akinyemi

“…Method Data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (Household Person Recode and Children Recode) were merged. …”
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The Americanization of Arnold Schoenberg?. Theory, Analysis, and Reception by John Covach

“…This article surveys the reception of Arnold Schoenberg’s theoretical ideas in English-language music theory, with a primary (though not exclusive) focus on their reception in the United States. …”
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Selected determinants of anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents aged 11–15 in relation to the pandemic COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine by Izabela Grzankowska, Malgorzata Wójtowicz-Szefler, Monika Deja

“…An attempt was made to assess the significance of external stressors and internal potential resources for maintaining psychological balance among young people.MethodsThe study was conducted using the Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS), the Questionnaire of Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and World Attitudes (QIIWA), as well as a survey created by the researchers containing questions about well-being in relation to the pandemic, remote learning, and the ongoing war in Poland’s neighboring country. …”
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Demographic, social and health system factors associated with maternal mortality in Pakistan: A nested case-control study. by Ahsan Maqbool Ahmad, Iqbal H Shah, Ali Muhammad Mir, Maqsood Sadiq, Muddassir Altaf Bosan

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Using the nested case-control design, we conducted an in-depth analysis of Pakistan Maternal Mortality Survey (PMMS) 2019. We identified 147 maternal deaths occurring within three years prior to the PMMS 2019 as "cases" and 724 women who gave birth and were alive during the same period as "controls". …”
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Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccination among Health Care Workers in Ghana by Martin Wiredu Agyekum, Grace Frempong Afrifa-Anane, Frank Kyei-Arthur, Bright Addo

“…Using a cross-sectional design, we collected data from 234 health care workers through a self-administered online survey from 16 January to 15 February 2021. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were performed using STATA version 15. …”
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PROFILES OF FILIPINO TEACHERS AND THEIR ONLINE TEACHING COMPETENCIES DURING THE PANDEMIC by Dave Marcial, Aurielle Lisa Z. Maypa, Cindy Ruth R. Villariza, Grace L. Apao

“…The study reveals a moderate level of proficiency in online teaching skills among surveyed teachers. The result reveals that teachers' sex, civil status, internet satisfaction, and the social technographic profile demonstrated a statistically significant relationship with their online teaching competencies. …”
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Nurses&rsquo; Knowledge in the Prevention and Management of Nasointestinal Tube Obstruction: A Cross Sectional Study by Wang L, Hou W, Liu Z, Chen L, Lin R, Huang Y

“…Given the key role nurses play in the management and monitoring of these tubes, they need to have sufficient knowledge and skills to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients.Objective: To investigate the status quo of nurses’ knowledge of prevention and management of nasointestinal tube obstruction in six hospitals, and to analyze the influencing factors.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the convenience sampling method, applying a general information questionnaire and a questionnaire on knowledge of prevention and management of nasointestinal tube obstruction.Results: A total of 268 valid questionnaires were collected. …”
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Successful throb endarterectomy in a patient with occlusion of the internal carotid artery by V. V. Akhmetov, K. V. Mozharovskiy, M. S. Gapizov, R. V. Shilov, Yu. V. Chernikova, I. P. Dudanov

“…During the hospital stay, the patient was “examined” using a questionnaire for assessing the quality of life – The Short Form‑36 (SF‑36) and MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Impairment Assessment Scale). The survey was conducted on the 15th day of inpatient treatment, before surgery, and on the 6th day after surgery. …”
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Specialized pediatric palliative care in Italy: where are we going? The Palliped 2022–2023 study by Franca Benini, Anna Mercante, Sara Di Nunzio, Simonetta Papa, the PalliPed 2022-2023 Working Group

“…Methods Italian specialized PPC centers/facilities were invited to participate and asked to complete a self-reporting, ad-hoc, online survey regarding their clinical activity in 2022–2023, in the revision of the data initially collected in the first PalliPed study of 2021. …”
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The Antibacterial Effect In Vitro of Honey Derived from Various Danish Flora by Reem Dina Matzen, Julie Zinck Leth-Espensen, Therese Jansson, Dennis Sandris Nielsen, Marianne N. Lund, Steen Matzen

“…The mechanism behind the biologic actions of honey as a wound remedy has been intensively studied; however, there is no published data regarding any antibacterial effect of honey derived from Danish flora. We surveyed 11 honeys of various Danish floral sources for their antibacterial activity and compared them to a culinary processed commercial honey (Jakobsens) and a raw and a medical grade Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) honey using the agar-well diffusion method. …”
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Unmasking Job Satisfaction: Insights from Tribal India’s Nurses amongst the COVID-19 Pandemic by Vikrant Kabirpanthi, Vikas Gupta, Subramani Palaniyandi

“…Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted for a duration of 1 month among 139 nursing staff currently working at hospital. A survey questionnaire was designed according to relevant guides, which gathered demographic details and job satisfaction using Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS) developed by Spector et al. …”
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LEVERAGING AI TOOLS FOR ENHANCING PROJECT TEAM DYNAMICS: IMPACT ON SELF-EFFICACY AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT by Olena Kuzminska, Denys Pohrebniak, Mariia Mazorchuk, Viacheslav Osadchyi

“…Based on the results of the free choice of project and team management tools, we categorised three groups among the 56 participants of the experiment according to the use or non-use of AI tools to enhance group dynamics, followed by self-assessment of the effectiveness of the selected tools in increasing their levels of self-efficacy and social engagement. The survey was based on a Likert scale measurement, and non-parametric methods of analysis and statistical hypothesis testing were used to process the results. …”
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Medical students’ exposure to and attitudes towards product promotion and incentives from the pharmaceutical industry in 2019: a national cross-sectional study in France by Maxime Esvan, Benjamin Bastian, Martin Molina, Adeline Boëffard

“…Objectives To measure medical students’ exposure to pharmaceutical product promotion and incentives nationwide, and to evaluate students’ attitudes towards the pharmaceutical industry, access to education on promotional strategies and knowledge of institutional policies about drug company-student relationships.Design Cross-sectional survey based on a 48-item anonymous questionnaire.Setting All 37 French medical schools, from March to April 2019.Participants French medical students in their 4th year of study and beyond, having studied exclusively in France.Main outcome measure Cumulative frequency of students’ exposure to pharmaceutical product promotion and incentives.Secondary outcome measures Exposure within the last 6 months, attitudes regarding interactions with the industry, access to education on pharmaceutical product promotion and incentives and knowledge of institutional policies.Results 6280 responses were analysed (10.4% out of a total of 60 550 eligible students). 5992 students (96.3% poststratification, 99% CI (96.1% to 96.5%)) had already been exposed to pharmaceutical product promotion and incentives and 4650 (78.1%, 99% CI (77.7% to 78.6%)) within the last 6 months. 5140 students (85.4%, 99% CI (84.8% to 85.8%)) had met a pharmaceutical representative. …”
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