Sociodemographic characteristics and participation of women in meliponiculture from the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico by Jesús Froylán Martínez-Puc, Miguel Ángel Magaña-Magaña, William Cetzal-Ix, Gustavo E. Mendoza-Arroyo, Ángel Carmelo Sierra-Vasquez, Saikat Kumar Basu

“…Our hypothesis suggests that the participation of women in meliponiculture is lower compared to that of men due to their sociocultural responsibilities in the community. Methods A total of 56 interviews were conducted between December 2021 and December 2023, using referral sampling (this procedure was used due to non-availability of any producer’s list; and due the random nature of the information obtained from various producers belonging to different sociodemographic contexts). …”
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The Impact of Problem-Solving Skills Training on Rumination and Anxiety Sensitivity in Students with Clinical Levels of Aggression by Saeide Hasani Rad, Sasan Bavi, Alireza Heidari

“…The present study aimed to investigate the effects of problem-solving skills training on rumination and anxiety sensitivity in students with clinical symptoms of aggression.Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed a pre-test, post-test control group design with a one-month follow-up period. …”
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SMOKING HABITS AND WORK STRESS AMONG BOARD OPERATORS IN ELECTRICITY COMPANIES: CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY by Dhea Aulia Hera Wardoyo, Yustinus Denny Ardyanto Wahyudiono

“…Purpose: This study aimed to determine the strength of the relationship between smoking habits and occupational stress in board operators. Methods: This is a quantitative research design. The type of research used was observational with a cross sectional approach. …”
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Trust in the science behind COVID-19 vaccines as a driver of vaccine acceptance in the United States, 2021–2023 by Trenton M. White, Katarzyna Wyka, Kenneth Rabin, Ayman El-Mohandes

“…Objectives: To evaluate changes in public trust in the science behind COVID-19 vaccines in the United States (US) from 2021 to 2023, and to assess how loss of a family member or close friend to COVID-19, influences this trust and vaccine acceptance. Methods: Using stratified random sampling for key demographic variables, including age, gender, race/ethnicity, region, and education level, the study analyzes data from a series of cross-sectional surveys conducted in 2021, 2022 and 2023. …”
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Depression and Its Associated Factor Among Women Using Hormonal Contraceptives: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jimma Town Public Health Facilities, Southwest Ethiopia, 2022 by Beniam Worku, Nafyad Tolosa

“…The complex relationship between fluctuating hormones and depression in women is multifaceted, with both natural hormonal changes and hormonal contraceptive use potentially impacting emotional well-being and susceptibility to affective disorders. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 423 individuals. …”
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Barriers and enablers of early health-seeking behaviour among women with preeclampsia and eclampsia: a qualitative study at a National referral hospital in Uganda by Geofrey Muhindo, Patience Muwanguzi, Shirley Moore, Mark Kaddumukasa, Martha Sajatovic, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda

“…This study explored the barriers and enablers of early health-seeking behaviour among women with PE/E. Methods We employed an exploratory descriptive qualitative design, involving 18 participants previously diagnosed with PE/E during antenatal, intrapartum, or postnatal periods, sampled using maximum variation sampling. …”
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Exploring the mechanistic link between the oxytocinergic system and mindfulness training in adults with heightened stress: study protocol for a double-blind, randomized, placebo-co... by E. van Weert, HJ. De Vuyst, K. Van der Gucht, E. Debbaut, J. Steyaert, K. Alaerts

“…Exploratory measures include (i) electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), skin conductance, and respiration, measured during rest, meditation, stress induction, and stress recovery; (ii) intervention-induced changes in biological samples, including hormonal levels of oxytocin and cortisol and DNA methylation of the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR); and (iii) stress reactivity in daily life, assessed through experience sampling and heart rate/sleep monitoring. …”
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Investigating the prevalence of medication near-misses and reporting intention among nurses in tertiary hospitals from China by Jinxia Fang, Zeyi Zhang, Qi Zhang, Wanshun Jia, Xue Chen, Yuanyuan Li

“…Design A descriptive cross-sectional design. Methods Between March 2021 and December 2021, 2625 nurses in seven tertiary hospitals from Shandong Province, China were enrolled in the study, using convenience sampling. …”
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Effects of acute weight loss on serum mineral homeostasis in elite male judoka by Burcu Yenturk, Mihrac Koroglu, Nuri Muhammet Celik, Cuneyt Sensoy, Fıkret Soyer

“…This study aimed to examine the effect of acute weight loss on serum mineral concentrations in elite male judoka. Methods: The study included 32 elite-level male judoka who were participating in the Turkish Judo Championship and were selected through convenience sampling. …”
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Role of biobanking in managing large-scale epidemiological studies by M. S. Pokrovskaya, A. L. Borisova, V. A. Metelskaya, I. A. Efimova, Yu. V. Doludin, V. A. Kozlova, Z. Z. Serebryanskaya, Yu. A. Balanova, A. N. Meshkov, A. V. Pustelenin, A. E. Imaeva, S. A. Shalnova, A. V. Kontsevaya, O. M. Drapkina

“…To develop a methodology for collection of high-quality biomaterials within the large-scale epidemiological study, involving the sampling, processing, freezing of blood and its derivatives (serum, plasma) in the regions, followed by transportation and storage of obtained biomaterial in the Biobank of National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine (Moscow).Material and methods. …”
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A cross-sectional study of factors influencing sexual health among spouses of patients with cervical cancer. by Yan Shi, Li Zhang, Yu Zhou, Xuejun Liao, Tingting Zhu, Jun Cai

“…<h4>Background</h4>After treatment, cervical cancer patients commonly experience sexual health problems that lead to marital conflict. …”
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Factors Associated with Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy of Mothers Within 6 Weeks of Delivery by Farzaneh Poorshaban, Sedigheh Pakseresht, Zahra Bostani Khalesi, Ehsan KazemNejad Leili

“…Objective:The present study aimed to determine some risk factors associated with breastfeeding self-efficacy of mothers within 6 weeks of delivery. Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study recruited 767 mothers presenting to Family Health and Research Center in Rasht in 2013, using consecutive sampling (for 6 months).Data was collected using demographic questionnaires and Dennis Breastfeeding Self-EfficacyScale (BSEF).Data was collected in two phases: on the 3rd-5th days and the 6thweek after delivery.The minimum and maximum breastfeeding self-efficacy scores in BSEF are 14 and 70, respectively. …”
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Grey literature scoping review: a synthesis of the application of participatory methodologies in underrepresented groups at an elevated risk of dementia by Katrina Messiha, Nicole Thomas, Carol Brayne, Danielle M. Agnello, Lea R. Delfmann, Maria Giné-Garriga, Sonia Lippke, John Downey

“…Literature was sourced from the Patient Experience Library and supplemented by a targeted Google Scholar search, employing snowball sampling to identify additional materials. …”
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The effect of a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy program on the spiritual health of mothers of infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit by Naeime Arasteh, Reihane Moghimian Shahrbabaki, Monirsadat Nematollahi, Atefe Ahmadi, Behnaz Bagherian

“…IntroductionThe birth and admission of a premature infant to the NICU is often an unexpected experience and a mental and spiritual challenge for families. …”
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Food insecurity and health behaviors in a disaster-affected population: A case study of Tacloban, Philippines by Gashaw Enbiyale Kasse, Abdo Megra Geda, Aregash Wendimu Tumebo, Elvis Akem Tambe, Abraham Belete Temesgen, Mulusew Tesfaye Yitie, Tadesse Mihiret Yimam, Samuel Atalay Shiferaw

“…Objective: Investigate the relationship between food insecurity and health behaviors among the population of Tacloban, Philippines, affected by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design, surveying 226 households between April 2022 and June 2023. …”
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Research on 3D Obstacle Avoidance Path Planning for Apple Picking Robotic Arm by Xinyan Chen, Chun Lu, Ziliang Guo, Chengkai Yin, Xuanbo Wu, Xiaolan Lv, Qing Chen

“…By integrating the artificial potential field method, the unique location points within the planning space are identified. …”
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Tinjauan Kepraktisan Model Pembelajaran Fisika “PRODUKSI†Terhadap Keterlaksanaan Pembelajaran dan Aktivitas Belajar Siswa by Wirawan Fadly

“…<p>The purpose of this study is to determine the practicality of learning model "PRODUKSI" to the process of learning execution and student learning activities. The research method used is experiment with one-shot case study design. …”
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Identity-Based Online/Offline Encryption Scheme from LWE by Binger Zuo, Jiguo Li, Yichen Zhang, Jian Shen

“…However, our scheme combines the efficient Gaussian sampling algorithm, <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi mathvariant="bold">G</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula>-trapdoor, with online/offline method to further improve the online encryption efficiency of the encryption algorithm. …”
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Mirage or oasis? Iranian immigrant nurses share their stories of working in overseas healthcare settings: a phenomenological hermeneutic study by Milad Rezaiye, Zohreh Vafadar, Zohreh Vafadar, Mehdi Jafari-Oori, Fakhrudin Faizi

“…The collected data was analyzed using the Van Manen method with the assistance of MAXQDA software. The trustworthiness of the study findings was ensured by following the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research.ResultsThe experiences of Iranian immigrant nurses working in overseas healthcare settings are a complex blend of challenges and opportunities, often resembling mirages and oases. …”
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The analysis of the notions of Russian school principals about digital transformation by A. A. Deryabin, I. E. Boytsov, A. A. Popov, P. D. Rabinovich, K. E. Zavedensky, I. S. Tsarkov

“…The subject of the study is the notion about the systemic impact of digital transformation processes on schools; the experience of complexity in the introduction of information technologies in the educational process and school management, the assessment of the progress of digitalisation; the notions about the factors of successful digital transformation, which require a critical understanding of the experience of implementing information technologies in the school, highlighting key success factors.Methodology and research methods. …”
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