Understanding the association of calligraphy activities with flow experience, peace of mind, and self-focused attention among university students by Jianing Wang, Kaizhi Tang

“…This enhanced ability to manage stress can lead to improved mental well-being, greater self-awareness, and a more positive outlook, supporting their overall academic and personal development.MethodsThis study employed convenience sampling and snowball sampling to select 453 university students from Hunan Province, China, in September 2024 as valid samples. …”
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Perceptions and Experiences of Nursing Students in Caring for People Living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa: A Qualitative Study by Ruwadzano Dorcas Mabhiza, Varshika Bhana, Heather Sedibe

“…Methods: A qualitative exploratory descriptive design was employed for this study, utilizing a purposive sampling method to recruit 18 participants. …”
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Feedback on Work Experiences Technical University Fashion Students Acquire During Their Semester-Out Industrial Attachment Programme by Sussie Aku Damalie, Phyllis Forster, Edith Abla Kludzi

“… This paper sought to determine feedback Technical University Fashion Students on work experiences they acquired during the Semester-Out Industrial Attachment (S-O IA) programme to help document their concerns regarding their experiences. …”
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Development of co-doped ZnS-CdS quantum dots based composite sensor for the detection of cefixime (CXM) and tetracycline (TET), and application in real samples from local dairies by Shakiba Javaheri, Fatemeh Keshavarzi, Changiz Karami

“…The analysis revealed a significant decrease in fluorescence intensity with increasing antibiotic concentrations, demonstrating the method’s high specificity and sensitivity. Recovery experiments with spiked milk samples yielded high accuracy, with CXM recovery rates ranging from 96.0 to 100.77% for Bistoon milk and 100.5–100.33% for Kalleh milk; TET recovery rates ranged from 97.2 to 106.0% for Bistoon milk and 93.16–102.5% for Kalleh milk. …”
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Lived Experiences of Tabriz University Faculty Members About Information Anxiety and Its Consequences: A Phenomenological Study by Ali Imanzadeh, Maryam Marandi Heidarloo

“…The purpose of this research is to analyze the perceptions and experiences of Tabriz University faculty members from information anxiety and its dimensions and consequences.Methodology: The method used in this research is qualitative paradigm and interpretive phenomenology. …”
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Giving Voices: Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy or Developmental Disabilities in South Korea by Bogcheon Choi

“…It highlights systemic and societal factors, including gaps in diagnostic processes, financial support, access to information, and inclusive education. <b>Methods</b>: Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 parents, recruited through purposive sampling. …”
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Effective Detection of Cloud Masks in Remote Sensing Images by Yichen Cui, Hong Shen, Chan-Tong Lam

“…Existing deep learning methods are unable to extract the edges of clouds and backgrounds in a refined manner when detecting cloud masks (shadows) due to their unpredictable patterns, and they are also unable to accurately identify small targets such as thin and broken clouds. …”
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Application of Response Surface Methodology in Lunar Deep Rock Layer Drilling Experiments in Low-Temperature and Anhydrous Environments by Xinyue Zou, Qian Li, Lanlan Xie

“…This study utilized the Box–Behnken method to design a response surface experiment, where the number of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutters, the backward inclination angle, the chip removal conditions, and the temperature were considered as the key influencing factors. …”
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Healthcare needs, expectations and experiences of people experiencing homelessness in Western Switzerland: a qualitative and quantitative descriptive study by Luana Schaad, Evelyne Hangartner, Chantal Berna, Justin Nikles, Laurent Hyvert, Tshahé Anonga Varela, David Campbell, Olivier Hugli, Susan E. Collins, Caroline Leblanc, Christine Loignon, Patrick Bodenmann, Véronique S. Grazioli

“…METHODS: We describe the health needs, expectations and experiences of people experiencing homelessness in French-speaking Switzerland, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. …”
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Role changes and conflicts of working mothers during the corona pandemic (case study: lived experience of working mothers in the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology) by zeynab ghaedrahmat, zahra zare, Mohamad amiri

“…And 15 working mothers have been questioned by purposeful non-random and snowball sampling methods until theoretical saturation is reached. …”
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Adjuvant brachytherapy for Stage IB Grade 2 endometrial carcinoma: Multivariate analysis of a single institution experience by Margarita Tokar, Michael Meirovich, Dmitri Bobilev, Wilmosh Mermershtain

“…Objective: The aim was to investigate the value of postoperative brachytherapy for patients with Stage IB, Grade 2 endometrial carcinoma. Patients and Methods: Forty-six patients with Stage IB, Grade 2 endometrial carcinoma, were treated with simple hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy in our institution. …”
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Prevalence and Correlates of Clinically Elevated Depressive Symptoms in a Nationwide Sample of Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Diverse Young Adults in the United States: Cross-S... by Sari Reisner, Yuxin Liu, Regina Tham, Kaiden Kane, S Wilson Cole, Elizabeth R Boskey, Sabra L Katz-Wise, Alex S Keuroghlian, Rena Xu

“… Abstract BackgroundIn the United States, transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse (TGD) young adults experience a higher risk of depression compared to their cisgender peers. …”
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The effect of digital technology usage on higher vocational student satisfaction: the mediating role of learning experience and learning engagement by Xiangping Zhang, Xiangping Zhang, Wensheng Qian, Chengxi Chen

“…In June and July 2023, 424 participants were chosen from public vocational institutions in Hubei Province, Central China, using the simple random sampling method. Results were analyzed utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM) in AMOS 24.0 and SPSS 26.0. …”
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SELECTED CELLULAR IMMUNITY INDICATORS IN DIAGNOSTICS OF ACUTE MESENTERIAL ISCHEMIA by Z. A. Artamonova, E. V. Namokonov

“…The aim of the study is to analyse some parameters of the subpopulation structure of lymphocytes at various stages of acute mesenteric ischemia in the experiment. Materials and methods. The experiment was performed on 32 adult male rats - with an average mass of 200 g. …”
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Creating safer cancer care with ethnic minority patients: A qualitative analysis of the experiences of cancer service staff by Ashfaq Chauhan, Bronwyn Newman, Elizabeth Manias, Kathryn Joseph, Desiree Leone, Ramesh L. Walpola, Holly Seale, Allan Ben Smith, Reema Harrison

“…Data were analysed using the Framework Analysis method. Results Fifty‐four interviews were conducted with healthcare staff. …”
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User experiences of selfcare interventions for sexual and reproductive health services in community pharmacies in Rwanda: A qualitative study by Samuel Ndayishimye, Adesina Oladokun, Marie Francoise Mukanyangezi

“…Participants were recruited using purposive sampling methods. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and imported into NVivo 11 software for further analysis. …”
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Competing Risks Failure Model Under Progressive Censoring With Random Removals Based on the Generalized Power Half Logistic Geometric Distribution by Ahlam H. Tolba, Ahmed Ramses El-Saeed

“…In numerous survival analysis experiments, subjects may experience failure or death due to multiple causes. …”
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Referral experiences of healthcare consumers: results from a cross-sectional study in urban slums in southeast Nigeria by Chinelo Obi, Chinelo Obi, Ifeyinwa Arize, Ifeyinwa Arize, Chukwudi Nwokolo, Chukwudi Nwokolo, Benard Okechi, Benard Okechi, Bassey Ebenso, Obinna Onwujekwe, Obinna Onwujekwe

“…With limited data on patient referral experiences across these providers, this paper explores referral experiences in urban slums in southeast Nigeria.MethodsThis study involved 1,025 people in eight slums in Enugu and Anambra states, using multi-stage purposive sampling. …”
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Explaining the Experiences of Students and Graduates during Internship Courses in the Field of Healthcare Service Management: A Qualitative Study by Narges Khorshidi, Shaghayegh Shafa, Fateme Mostafapur, Nadia Oroomiei, Saeid Mirzaei

“…Background: The present study was designed and implemented to explain the experiences of students and graduates during internship courses in the field of healthcare service management.Objectives: The present research adopted a qualitative approach to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in educational and healthcare settings.Methods: This qualitative study employed content analysis and purposive sampling on students and graduates in the field of healthcare service management at Bam University of Medical Sciences. …”
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Muslim mothers’ experiences in taking care of children with open heart surgery: A qualitative study in Southern Thailand by Userow Lohmae, Maneeratsami Pattanasombutsook, Boonkanas Chantarasiripoot, Nursaheeda Chemama, Saowapa Thepsao, Rusna Maramoh

“…Methods: The study used a qualitative descriptive design conducted between February and June 2023. …”
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