Prospective Teachers’ Perceptions of Using Information and Communication Technologies in Biology Education: Insights from Some Colleges of Teacher Education in Ethiopia by Adane Sifer Besir, Getachew Sime Feyissa, Mulugeta Yayeh Worku, Girma Tilahun Yimer

“…The study subjects, 142 PTs, were selected using purposeful and stratified random sampling techniques. The result shows PTs had a positive perception of ICTs, with significant differences based on gender and ICT experience (p < 0.05). …”
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Competence and Training Needs in Infectious Disease Emergency Response Among Chinese Nurses: Cross-Sectional Study by Dandan Zhang, Yong-Jun Chen, Tianxin Cui, Jianzhong Zhang, Si-Ying Chen, Yin-Ping Zhang

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the emergency response competence of nurses, identify their specific training needs, and explore the various elements that impact their emergency response competence. MethodsUsing a multistage stratified sampling method, 5 provinces from different geographical locations nationwide were initially randomly selected using random number tables. …”
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Protocol for a realist evaluation of Recovery College dementia courses: understanding coproduction through ethnography by Geoff Wong, Bonnie Teague, Chris Fox, Esme Moniz-Cook, Claire Duddy, Emma Wolverson, Fiona Poland, Linda Birt, Corinna Hackmann, Melanie Handley, Rachael Litherland, Juniper West, Ruth Mills, Kathryn Sams

“…The ethnographic study will recruit five case studies from National Health Service Mental Health Trusts across England. Sampling will seek diversity in new or long-standing courses, delivery methods and demographics of population served. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF PEER GROUP SUPPORT IN THE APPLICATION OF ACUPRESSURE ON MENSTRUAL PAIN by Rosari Oktaviana Mahundingan, Dewi Andriani, Dwi Yuniar Ramadhani

“…Introduction: One of various techniques in reducing menstrual pain is using relaxation techniques, namely acupressure. Group methods and peer group support are used to help teenagers overcome pain. …”
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Exploring the associations between work addiction, emotional intelligence, psychological detachment, and interpersonal conflicts in young employees by Jiafan Sheng, Gao Zheng, Huilin Wang, Ziqing Xu

“…The research employed convenience sampling and snowball sampling methods, with 362 valid responses collected. …”
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Accounting and Statistics in China during the Ming Dynasty by M. A. Amurskaya

“…This study was carried out using methods of observation, sampling, grouping, systematization, comparison, generalization. …”
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Investigation of spiritual ıntelligence levels of active football players by Oğuzhan Yüksel, Sief Addeen Ra’ed Alkafaween, Orhan Demir, Aygül Oruç, Nergiz Erdem, Kakha Shamatava, Piyami Çakto, Ayla Karakullukçu

“…The study group consisted of 517 football players actively playing football in the 1st Amateur League, Super Amateur League and Regional Amateur League. Snowball sampling, a non-probability sampling method, was used to collect the data. …”
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THE EFFECT OF SERVICE QUALITY ON LOYALTY, THROUGH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AT REGION DEVELOPMENT BANK OF PAPUA LLC BRANCH AGATS by Yesica Theresia Santoso, Ike Kusdyah Rachmawati, Yunus Handoko

“…The population in this study was civil servants who made credit more than twice, with a total sample of 40 respondents. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, and the analysis method used was path analysis with the Sobel test using the SPSS 29 data processing application. …”
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Advancing Construction Industries in Developing Countries: A Comprehensive Management Framework Considering the Levels, Obstacles, and Success Factors by Hassan. I. Abdul-kareem

“…The interviews were conducted with five professional engineers based on prepared structured questions. The sampling method of the questionnaire was simple random sampling. …”
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What makes them self-regulated? Self-regulation procedures of academically successful students and key influences by Seda Aydan, Yesim Capa-Aydin

“…The data were analyzed via content analysis method. The results of the study showed that SRL process is complex, and several phases of SRL take place concurrently. …”
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Anxiety level of Iranian patients with psychiatric disorders and related factors: A cross-sectional study by Arezoo Qadimi, Fereshteh Mahmoudi-Nahrani, Rafat Rezapour-Nasrabad

“…In a cross-sectional study, 384 patients with psychiatric disorders admitted to psychiatric departments of hospitals affiliated to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran were included in 2020. Sampling in this study was done by a simple random sampling method, and on each sampling day, the patient's bed number was written on a separate piece of paper and randomly drawn from the box. …”
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Efficacy of integrative psychotherapy group therapy on identity crisis and self-image in people with gender dysphoria by Somayeh Fakorian, Mohsen Golparvar, Sima Andalib

“…Thirty individuals were selected using convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups: experimental (n= 15) and control (n= 15). …”
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Professional benefits perception among pediatric nurses: a cross-sectional survey by Jia Wang, Hui Wang, Xiuli Chen, Yu Sheng

“…Participants were selected using a convenience sampling method. The Nurses' Professional benefit perception Scale was employed to assess professional benefit perception. …”
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The mediating role of cognitive fusion in the relationship between body dysmorphic disorder and cognitive avoidance: A study on cosmetic surgery applicants by Zaha Birjandi Fakhrabadi, Bahman Kord Tamini, Mahmoud Shirazi

“…Objective: This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of cognitive fusion on the relationship between body dysmorphic disorder and cognitive avoidance in individuals applying for cosmetic surgery. Method: This study employed a descriptive-correlational design, incorporating path analysis to investigate the proposed relationships. …”
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Physician perspectives on reducing harm and supporting emergency department patients who use drugs. by Zoe K D Collins, Elaine Hyshka, Karine J Lavergne, Savannah M Weber, Ginetta Salvalaggio, Cindy Jiaxin Xue, Arlanna Pugh, Janusz Kaczorowski, Aaron M Orkin, Andrew Kestler, Kathryn A Dong

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Purposive sampling, using an existing national network, and snowball sampling techniques were used to recruit practicing emergency physicians. …”
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Exploring Nurses' Perceptions of Disaster Preparedness Competencies by Wiwin Winarti, Naomi Gracya

“…Purpose: This study aimed to explore Indonesian nurses’ perceptions of disaster preparedness competencies and compare these perceptions across distinct characteristics. Methods: Adopting a cross-sectional design, 230 nurses from all wards of a public hospital in Jakarta Province were selected via quota sampling. …”
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The relationship between rumination and job fatigue in pre-hospital emergency personnel: a cross-sectional study by Ehsan kamalifar, Hosein Asadi, Saeid Mehri

“…Abstract Background This study examines the relationship between rumination and job Fatigue among pre-hospital emergency personnel in Ardabil Province, as well as the role of demographic and occupational factors in shaping these outcomes. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive study included 338 pre-hospital emergency personnel from Ardabil Province, selected through census sampling. …”
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Knowledge and awareness in psychodermatology: Findings from a survey among Ibero-Latin American dermatologists by Julio Torales, Iván Barrios, Alejandra Echagüe, Ximena Paredes, Anthon Torres-Romero, Karina Malvido, María Alejandra Vázquez, Marcelo O’Higgins, Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez, Mohammad Jafferany, João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, Antonio Ventriglio

“…The survey was distributed through messaging apps and emails and targeted a sample of dermatologists from Ibero-Latin America to explore their experience, training, and perceived challenges in psychodermatology. …”
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Community Preceptors’ Views on the Training Needs of Medical Students and Factors Affecting Medical Education in the Community Setting: An Exploratory Study by Megumi Yasuda, Takuya Saiki, Chihiro Kawakami, Rintaro Imafuku

“…OBJECTIVES To identify community preceptors’ views on the qualities and abilities required of physicians in community medicine, the education to acquire those qualities and abilities, and the factors affecting preceptors’ involvement in community-based teaching. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 male community preceptors in northern Japan who had at least 5 years of experience in community medicine and prior teaching experience with preclinical students. …”
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Analisis resepsi khalayak remaja mengenai pesan moral dalam film Doraemon Stand By Me 2 by Abdullah Hafidz Ridho Faturosyiddin, Ulfah Hidayati

“…Abstract This study aims to determine the acceptance of the youth audience regarding the moral value in the Doraemon Stand By Me 2 film based on differences in background, social and culture of the informants.This research uses a descriptive qualitative method using purposive sampling as a way to determine informants. …”
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