Experiences and perceptions of clinical research participation at an academic medical center by Joshua T. CLARK, Angela BURRELL, Amber ARNOLD, Travis W. SCHMITZ, Lei ZHANG, Daniel W. JONES, Richard L. SUMMERS, Whitney BONDURANT, Vinayak K. NAHAR

“…Data were analyzed to determine if research experiences differed based on research participation, gender, tenure status, early career investigator status, and faculty rank. …”
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An Assessment of the Impacts of Inadequate Housing on the Health of Urban Dwellers: A Case Study of Bweyale Town Council of Kiryandongo District by Malaki, Wanjala

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Sex-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria by Chukwudi Loveday Njoku, Miracle Chinedu Mgbeokwere, Chibuzo Uzoma Izuogu, Michael Olatunji Olaolu, Gillian Chidozie Azuamairo, Sikiru Olesin-Ibrahim, Gabriel Daniel Agou

“…Female respondents encountered constraints such as lack of collateral (x? = 2.82), land tenure system (x? = 3.00), inadequate finance (x? …”
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ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE AMONG VEGETABLE FARMERS IN BASSA, NIGERIA by Godfrey C. Onuwaa, Oludare Adediireb, Cletus Ajomac, Ganiyu Binuyoa

“…Most (68.6%) have low adoption index of ≤0.4.The constraints affecting the adoption of climate-smart agricultural mpractices among respondents in the study area include inadequate climate information (89.8%), financial constraints (77.7%), cost of agricultural inputs (65.6%), poor access to extension services (58.5%), farm size/tenure status (51.5%). This study recommends: Improved dissemination and awareness of climate information, financial inclusion, extension contact, land policy modification, adequate input supply at subsidized rates and provision of technical support.…”
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Reflexiones sobre el proyecto Auto-Demarcación y EtnoCartografía de las Tierras y Hábitats Jodï y Eñepa by Stanford Zent, Egleé L. Zent, Lucas Juae Mölö, Pablo Chonokó

“…The first point proves the importance of alliances among local communities and external actors (such as academy-trained researchers) in order to navigate the complicated route of ethno-cartographic documentation and bureaucratic motions that leads from the theoretical recognition of territorial rights to the real and effective tenure over the land. Such collaborations imply the integration of complementary capabilities but also the mutual understanding of dissimilar perceptions and interests. …”
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Identification of potential hydropower generation sites using geospatial techniques in the Megecha watershed of Ethiopia by Habtamu Wimego Anore, Tarun Kumar Lohani, Abebe Temesgen Ayalew

“…The research focuses on modelling the surface water potential using Arc SWAT and Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) for selecting the potential hydropower sites in the Megecha watershed. The tenure for stream flow and meteorological data used for SWAT model simulation is from 1990 to 2019 and 1988–2019 respectively. …”
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Trajectories of Objectively Measured Physical Activity among Secondary Students in Canada in the Context of a Province-Wide Physical Education Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis by Erin Hobin, Jannice So, Laura Rosella, Melisa Comte, Steve Manske, Jonathan McGavock

“…The objective of this study was to examine the longitudinal changes in and the factors associated with the physical activity trajectories of adolescents in Manitoba during their tenure as secondary school students in the context of this school PE policy. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Land Use Practices and Environmental Conservation in Rubanda District: A Case Study of Hamurwa Sub-County. by Mutesigensi, Samuel

“…The study findings indicates that there were activities that degrades the environment which include; overpopulation with 16%, housing/settlement with 8%, land tenure with 4%, overgrazing with 12%, bush burning with 10%, over cultivation with 22%, mono cropping with 20% and other factors with 8%. …”
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Ensemble-based customer churn prediction in banking: a voting classifier approach for improved client retention using demographic and behavioral data by Ruchika Bhuria, Sheifali Gupta, Upinder Kaur, Salil Bharany, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Seada Hussen, Ghanshyam G. Tejani, Pradeep Jangir

“…Using a comprehensive dataset including demographic, financial, and behavioral data—such as credit score, account balance, tenure, and activity levels—the study employs the goal variable revealing if a customer has left the bank. …”
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Farmer perceptions toward the adoption of agroforestry practices: a case study of northwestern Ethiopia by Mulunesh Yayehrad Gashu, Demamu Mesfin, Tadsual Asfaw Dessie

“…In contrast, age, distance to farmland, land tenure, livestock size, farm experience, and market distance were not significant. …”
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Gaining Insight into Operative Performance: Analysis of an Automated 360-Degree Feedback Tool Among Perioperative Staff by Stefanie J. Soelling, MD, MPH, Robert D. Sinyard, MD, Lauren Spigel, MPH, Max Riley, MD, Paul Gregory, PhD, Nick Perdomo, MS, Yves Sonnay, MScPH, Steven Yule, PhD, Steven J. Fishman, MD, Douglas S. Smink, MD, MPH, FACS

“…There was no difference in mean scores based on gender, age, or years of tenure. Six themes emerged from the interviews: initial reactions, utility, additional needs, other feedback mechanisms, reciprocal feedback, and logistical challenges. …”
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Prevalence of nonrestorative sleep before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: based on a nationwide cross-sectional survey among Japanese in 2019 and 2022 by Kimiko Tomioka, Midori Shima, Keigo Saeki

“…Potential confounders included gender, age, marital status, family size, housing tenure, equivalent household expenditures, education, employment status, illness under treatment, lifestyle behaviors (i.e., smoking, drinking, dietary, and fitness habits), mental health, and sleep duration. …”
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The role of L.M. Karakhan in the Chinese policy of the Soviet Union (1923–1926) by I. N. Sotnikova

“…On the basis of new archival documents and Chinese primary sources the paper attempts to give a comprehensive assessment of L.M. Karakhan’s tenure first as a plenipotentiary and then as an ambassador of the USSR to China. …”
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Impact of training dairy farm personnel on milking routine compliance, udder health, and milk quality by Zelmar Rodriguez, Mario Lopez-Benavides, Marianna B. Gentilini, Pamela L. Ruegg

“…Participants were mostly milking technicians (61.1%) with 70% of them having less than 1 yr of experience and a median tenure in their jobs of 9 mo. Knowledge of the milking routine increased from 49.3% to 67.6% of correct answers after training. …”
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EL ROL DE LOS ACTORES SOCIALES EN LA CONFIGURACIÓN TERRITORIAL DE MOQUEHUE by Celia Viviana Torrens, Elsie Marcela Jurio, Vanesa Yanina Cappelletti, Germán Gabriel Pérez, Daiana Elcira Cara Plá, Gimena Nathalie Cuevas, María Silvina Hauw, Pablo Alejandro Leyes

“…Overlapping jurisdictions and land tenure have placed difficulties in control and regulation of urban growth and land use. …”
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Limitations of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire in Assessing Severity in a Homogeneous Occupational Cohort by Venera Cristina Dinescu, Marius Bica, Ramona Constantina Vasile, Andrei Gresita, Bogdan Catalin, Alexandra Daniela Rotaru-Zavaleanu, Florentin Ananu Vreju, Lorena Sas, Marius Bunescu

“…Statistical analyses included comparisons across CTS severity groups and subgroup evaluations based on age and tenure. <b>Results</b>: The BCTQ demonstrated moderate correlations with objective measures, with a strong correlation between SSS and FSS scores (r = 0.86, <i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Progenitor effect in the spleen drives early recovery via universal hematopoietic cell inflation by Takao Yogo, Hans Jiro Becker, Takaharu Kimura, Satoshi Iwano, Takahiro Kuchimaru, Atsushi Miyawaki, Tomomasa Yokomizo, Toshio Suda, Atsushi Iwama, Satoshi Yamazaki

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Pastoral livestock farming constraints and adaptation strategies in response to institutional reforms in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa by Basnewindé Ilboudo, Alhassane Zaré, Alhassane Zaré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Loyapin Bondé, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Oumarou Ouédraogo

“…This study aimed to analyze the effects of land tenure and protected area governance reforms on the pastoral production system by identifying concomitantly related constraints and adaptation strategies adopted by local communities.MethodsData was collected through analysis of policy documents, and surveys from 280 key informants and household heads related to the pastoral zone of Yallé using individual interviews and focus group discussions. …”
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El rol de los actores sociales y sus implicancias en la configuración territorial de Moquehue, Neuquén, Argentina by Celia Viviana Torrens, Elsie Marcela Jurio, Vanesa Yanina Cappelletti, Germán Gabriel Pérez, Daiana Elcira Cara Plá, Gimena Nathalie Cuevas, María Silvina Hauw, Pablo Alejandro Leyes

“…Overlapping jurisdictions and land tenure have placed difficulties in control and regulation of urban growth and land use. …”
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Comprehensive investigation of ergonomic challenges and predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among intensive care unit nurses of Western India through convergent mi... by Sonali Detroja, Rajkumar Mahajan, Ankit Sheth

“…Logistic regression identified key risk factors for WRMSDs, including longer ICU tenure [OR = 1.4 (1.13–1.66)], high shift frequency [OR = 2.7 (1.27–5.95)], higher physical factor score [OR = 1.2 (1.05–1.42)], higher physical workload score [OR = 1.2 (1.09–1.49)], higher risk perception [OR = 1.3 (1.10–1.78)], and lack of exercise [OR = 0.5 (0.27–0.93)]. …”
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