Disentangled Contrastive Learning From Synthetic Matching Pairs for Targeted Chest X-Ray Generation by Euyoung Kim, Soochahn Lee, Kyoung Mu Lee

“…These synthesized matching-paired CXRs not only augment training datasets but also aid in identifying lesions more effectively by comparing attribute-specific differences between paired images. The proposed method leverages contrastive learning to disentangle latent spaces for patient and disease attributes, modeling these spaces with multivariate Gaussians for precise and exclusive attribute sampling. …”
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Proportion and factors associated with fertility desires among human immunodeficiency virus-positive adults receiving antiretroviral therapy in Northeast Ethiopia by Abel Endawkie, Biresaw Derese, Kidist Adamu, Getaw Walle

“…Participants were selected through systematic random sampling. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires. …”
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Knowledge, confidence and social support: Kenyan women’s priority needs for contraceptive self-injection learning through a social cognitive theory lens by Serah Gitome, Lauren Suchman, Sarah Okumu, Pauline Wekesa, Janelli Vallin, Louisa Ndunyu, Zachary A. Kwena, Jenny Liu, Kelsey Holt, Elizabeth A. Bukusi

“…Participants were purposively sampled to ensure diverse representation by age, contraceptive use or non-use, and previous experience with SI of DMPA-SC. …”
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Generation Z and volunteering: A national culture perspective by J. Perić, M. Leko Šimić, M. V. Pevnaya, E. Sharma

“…The new research perspective covered the perception of volunteering, the behaviour of Generation Z, to which the students of the three countries under consideration belong, as well as the significance of the peculiarities of national culture for the volunteering activity of university youth.The aim of this study is to assess the national cultural context and the level of its significance for the perception of volunteering, motivation and the experience of volunteering of students of management specialties at universities in India, Russia and Croatia.Methodology and research methods. …”
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“The genetic condition constitutes me, but it does not define me”: a collective biography of people with albinism in Brazil by Daphne Sarah Gomes Jacob Mendes, Miguel Ângelo Montagner, Maria Inez Montagner

“…Qualitative research was conducted using Merton’s focused interview techniques and snowball sampling method. The collective biography was built to show the group’s trajectory and experiences through an intertwined narrative of the participants’ statements. …”
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Peran Gratitude Sebagai Mediator Antara Perceived Teacher’s Social Support dan Purpose in Life Pada Remaja by Nurul Aisah, Livia Yuliawati

“…Data collection used accidental sampling and snowball sampling where questionnaires were distributed online through social media. …”
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The Effectiveness of Positive Psychotherapy on Physical and Emotional Dimensions of Girls with Persistent Depression by Froogh Abiri Bonab, Marziyeh Alivandi Vafa, Ali Khademi, Gholam Hossein Javanmard

“…Future research should compare the effectiveness of this method with other therapeutic approaches. Other limitations of this study include its single-sex sample, reliance on a questionnaire, and use of a non-random sampling method.Ethical Considerations Compliance with Ethical Guidelines: We adhered to all ethical standards throughout the research process, which involved maintaining the confidentiality of participants’ identities and securing informed consent from each participant.Author Contributions: All authors contributed to the study. …”
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Designing a model for re-employment of employees during retirement (Study case: Ministry of Education) by Fatemeh Fatemeh Bina Baji, Hamid Rezaei Far, Mohammad Mohammadi, Monireh Salehnia

“…The sampling method is purposeful and snowball-type with the number of 12 people as sample, which include working retirees and experts in the field of education, and the research reached theoretical saturation with the targeted people. …”
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The Sensitivity, Specificity and Cutoff of Physical Activity and Psychological Stress on Chronic Kidney Disease by Tasnim Tasnim, Imran Imran, Sugireng Sugireng, Nur Illiyin Akib

“…They were interviewed with a questionnaire and took urine samples to determine proteinuria as a biomarker of CKD, using the 24-hour urinalysis method. …”
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Effects of Dendrobium officinale Kimura & Migo flower flavonoids on cognitive function by regulating gut microbiota by Nanzhi Hu, Nanzhi Hu, Kaiyue Wang, Xing Ge, Xin Zhang, Xiaojie Zheng, Shifang Sun

“…Dendrobium officinale Kimura & Migo flower flavonoids (DOFF) can effectively regulate the structure of intestinal microbiota, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions.MethodsDOFF samples were extracted by water extraction assisted ultrasonic ethanol method. …”
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The Effect Of Imagery Training On The Accuracy Of Free Throws In Basketball Players In Terms Of Concentration by Muhammad Naufal Ramadhan, Yustinus Sukarmin, Novita Intan Arovah, Nur Indah Atifah Anwar, Muh. Ilham Aksir

“…There is a significant difference in the influence between internal imagery training methods and external imagery training methods on the accuracy of free throws in basketball players. …”
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A Gender-based Analysis of EFL Female Teachers’ Attitude Towards Oral Error Correction in Iranian Classroom Setting by Maryam Hamzehloo

“…Key aspects of OEC, including frequency, timing, type, method, and delivery agent, are investigated. Seventy-two female teachers with varying experience (1-10+ years) participated, randomly selected from segregated school settings. …”
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Machine learning-based predictive modelling of mental health in Rwandan Youth by Fauste Ndikumana, Josias Izabayo, Joseph Kalisa, Mathieu Nemerimana, Emmanuel Christian Nyabyenda, Sylivain Hirwa Muzungu, Isaac Komezusenge, Melissa Uwase, Similien Ndagijimana, Celestin Twizere, Vincent Sezibera

“…Machine learning offers promise in predicting mental health outcomes by identifying patterns missed by traditional methods. However, its application in Rwanda remains under-explored. …”
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The pattern of CBF and P5CS genes expression under freezing stress and effects of cold acclimation on free proline changes in chickpea (Cicer arietinum) by ROHOLLAH GHASEMI, Abdolreza Bagheri, Nasrin Moshtaghi, Farhad Shokouhi Far

“…Materials & Methods In the first experiment, the expression pattern of P5CS and CBF (DREB1) genes were evaluated at normal (23°C), acclimation (10°C) and freezing (-10°C)temperatures in two resistant (MCC426) and susceptible (MCC505) genotypes of chickpea, in two organs (leaf and stem). …”
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Effects of a flexibly delivered group-based acceptance and commitment therapy on reducing stress and enhancing psychological wellbeing in parents of school-age children during the... by Yim-Wah Mak, Doris Y. P. Leung, Xuelin Zhang, Joyce O. K. Chung, Petsy S. Y. Chow, Jiayin Ruan, Jerry W. F. Yeung

“…This study aimed to test the effectiveness of a group-based ACT, delivered flexibly, in improving stress and psychological well-being in parents with school-age children, regardless of their children’s chronic conditions, within a real-world context.MethodsThis quasi-experimental study recruited parents with school-age children, through convenience sampling from the Christian Family Service Centre in Hong Kong. …”
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Efficacy of insecticides against wheat thrips Haplothrips tritici Kurd. in winter wheat crops by Iu. Klechkovskyi, V. Klychko, G. Khorohorina

“…The plots were arranged by the method of randomized blocks. The pest was counted by sampling 20 ears of wheat, which were placed in paper bags, tightly closed, delivered to the laboratory and counted live and dead adults by analyzing each ear for all samples from each experiment. …”
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROJECTS SUCCESS AMONG DEVELOPING ECONOMIES– AN EGYPTIAN COMPARATIVE STUDY by Yasser M. R. Aboelmagd

“…A statistically significant correlation existed between the cause and effect of best practices, alongside notable differences in participants' perceptions of best practices and success indicators based on gender, age, education level, profession, current work experience, and overall experience. Ultimately, recommendations were provided to the construction sector to enhance their project management methods. …”
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROJECTS SUCCESS AMONG DEVELOPING ECONOMIES– AN EGYPTIAN COMPARATIVE STUDY by Yasser M. R. Aboelmagd

“…A statistically significant correlation existed between the cause and effect of best practices, alongside notable differences in participants' perceptions of best practices and success indicators based on gender, age, education level, profession, current work experience, and overall experience. Ultimately, recommendations were provided to the construction sector to enhance their project management methods. …”
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The need for professional development in improving teaching practices in primary schools in Kosovo by Voglushe Kurteshi, Mirlinda Bunjaku-Isufi, Jehona Rrustemi

“…IntroductionThis study investigates elementary school teachers' perceptions of school-based professional development (SBPD) in Kosovo, with an emphasis on the need for sustainable, context-responsive professional growth.MethodsA quantitative descriptive design was applied. …”
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Exploring Web-Based Support for Suicidal Ideation in the Scottish Population: Usability Study by Heather McClelland, Rory C O'Connor, Laura Gibson, Donald J MacIntyre

“…Intended support was delivered through the provision of personal testimony videos of individuals with lived experience. MethodsA peer-driven website was developed specifically to support residents of Scotland experiencing suicidal thoughts. …”
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