Prevalence and Factors of Social Anxiety Disorder Among Health Science Students in Kathmandu by Rajesh Karki, Aarati Timsina, Maheshor Kaphle, Ramswarth Sah

“…The participants were selected via the purposive sampling method. SAD was assessed using the 17-item social phobia inventory instrument. …”
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Exploring quality of life among elderly persons living with HIV in Accra, Ghana. by Marijanatu Abdulai, Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong, Harriet Affran Bonful, Adolphina Addo-Lartey, Bismark Sarfo

“…This study, therefore, examines the QoL of the elderly population using a qualitative approach.<h4>Methods</h4>A purposive sampling method was used to select eight (8) participants for Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and twenty-nine (29) participants for Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). …”
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Barriers and Support for Family Caregivers in Caring for Older Adults with Dementia: A Qualitative Study in Indonesia by Rita Hadi Widyastuti, Junaiti Sahar, Etty Rekawati, Aria Kekalih

“…Purposive sampling was used to recruit the participants. Inclusion criteria included primary family caregivers who provided care for four hours per day for at least six months, were proficient in Indonesian, assisted older adults in daily activities, and were capable of expressing their experiences. …”
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أثر استخدام طریقة التعیینات في تحصیل مادة طرائق تدریس التربیة الریاضیة وتنمیة التفكیر العلمي by طارق محمد نهاد

“…The researcher used the experimental method consisted sample of students stage Cycle- Department of Physical Education-College of Basic Education - Mustansiriya University where he formed the research sample of 32 students, was Achtaahm simple random way, were divided into two groups, experimental, one studied in accordance with the method of appointments The other officer was taught according to the method used. …”
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Pathomorphological examination of specimen after vacuum-assisted biopsy in patients with breast cancer after neoadjuvant systemic therapy by N. S. Amirov, A. S. Artemyeva, P. V. Krivorotko, V. V. Mortada, V. O. Smirnova, A. S. Emelyanov, R. S. Pesotskiy, S. S. Yerechshenko, E. K. Zhiltsova, T. T. Tabagua, Ya. I. Bondarchuk, D. A. Enaldieva, D. G. Ulrikh, V. F. Semiglazov

“…Vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB) of the tumor bed in the breast has shown promising results as a minimally invasive method for determining pCR. A significant disadvantage of VAB is the fragmentation of the obtained material and the lack of methods for determining generally accepted predictive and prognostic factors.The objective was to provide a description of the accumulated experience of histological examination of specimens obtained using VAB in patients with breast cancer after neoadjuvant systemic therapy.Methods and materials. …”
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Identifying the Combined Impacts of Sensor Quantity and Location Distribution on Source Inversion Optimization by Shushuai Mao, Jianlei Lang, Feng Hu, Xiaoqi Wang, Kai Wang, Guiqin Zhang, Feiyong Chen, Tian Chen, Shuiyuan Cheng

“…A research strategy combining random sampling and coefficient of variation methods was proposed to simultaneously quantify their combined impacts in the case of a single emission source. …”
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Fault Early Warning of Wind Turbine Gearbox Based on Machine Learning by CHEN Yanan, HU Kaikai, CHEN Gang, SHU Hui, LI Ziyuan

“…At present, high frequency vibration data of wind turbine gearbox is collected through condition monitoring system and fault diagnosis for gearbox is made by manual analysis. But this method requires vibration analysis engineers with sufficient experience knowledge. …”
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Conflict Management in the Romanian Land Forces: A Multifactorial Analysis of Tactical Leaders' Response Styles by Alixandrescu Robert-Marian

“…Moreover, having clarified the fundamental theoretical background, the questionnaire survey method will be applied to a representative sample of commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and enlisted soldiers from the RLF, which due to the functions and responsibilities they fulfill, can be considered tactical leaders. …”
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From Feelings of Systemic Rejection to Challenges of Separation: A Study of Migration from Sistan-Baluchistan to Yazd by Mahnaz Farahmand, Zeinab Saboohi Golkar, Mohammad Naser Paknejad

“…The study was conducted in Yazd in 2023 by employing qualitative methods and purposive sampling, involving semi-structured interviews with 13 participants. …”
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Exploiting the power of stepwise intraoperative irrigant activation to maximize oval canal disinfection: an ex-vivo investigation by Mohammed Turky, Shaimaa Hamdy, Soha Elhady

“…Abstract Objectives To evaluate the antibacterial effectiveness of stepwise intraoperative activation of the root canal irrigant, both alone and when combined with conventional ultrasonic activation, compared to the traditional syringe irrigation method in oval root canals. Methods Sixty single-rooted maxillary second premolars were selected according to specific criteria. …”
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Analisis resepsi mahasiswa UNY mengenai nilai-nilai Nasionalisme dalam film Susi Susanti – love all by Aldi Heru Triananda, Wuri Handayani

“…In determining the sample, the technique used was purposive sampling with predetermined criteria, and there were 5 people as main informants consisting of one film expert and four audience samples. …”
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Examination of the relationship between dimensions of sexual perfectionism and female sexual function and sexual performance anxiety among Iranian married women of reproductive age... by Fatemeh Sadat Hosseini, Nasim Khajavian

“…Method A cross-sectional study was conducted in Gonabad City in 2021, involving 450 women of reproductive age. …”
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Communicating about overdiagnosis: Learning from community focus groups on osteoporosis. by Ray Moynihan, Rebecca Sims, Jolyn Hersch, Rae Thomas, Paul Glasziou, Kirsten McCaffery

“…We examined community understanding around overdiagnosis of osteoporosis, to optimise communication strategies about this problem.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Using a qualitative design we recruited a community sample of women, 50-80 years, from the Gold Coast community around Bond University, Australia, using random digit dialing, and conducted 5 focus groups with 41 women. …”
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Attractiveness of Targeted Advertising Based on Personality Traits by Ulyana V. Zabolotskaya, Ashot G. Mirzoyan

“…The average survey completion time during this phase was 5.5 minutes. Methods. The study employed a survey-based data collection method. …”
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Aspherical Surface Wavefront Testing Based on Multi-Directional Orthogonal Lateral Shearing Interferometry by Yahui Zhu, Ailing Tian, Hongjun Wang, Bingcai Liu

“…To overcome the limitations of phase sampling points in testing aspherical surface wavefronts using traditional interferometers, we propose a high-spatial-resolution method based on multi-directional orthogonal lateral shearing interferometry. …”
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Eating disorders in minority ethnic populations in Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and the UK: a scoping review by A. Williams-Ridgway, R. McGowan, S. McNeil, H. Tuomainen

“…An inequity lens was applied to highlight gaps in research, access, and treatment experiences. Method Five databases (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINHAL and Web of Science) were searched up to March 7, 2024. …”
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Evaluation of the architectural meaning of adapting traditional houses to become homestays in cultural heritage areas by Bonifasius Sumardiyanto, Cecillia Diana Lelyta Marsonia

“…One effort is to adapt traditional houses into homestays that offer cultural experiences for tourists. The study was carried out in 4 (four) residential buildings which were selected using purposive sampling. …”
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Blended Supervision of Theses: by Md. Mahadhi Hasan, Sabrina Khanom, Al Mahmud Rumman, Kaniz Fatema

“…We conducted this qualitative research using the narrative method and a purposive sampling technique. We collected the blended thesis supervision experiences of six supervisees who completed their theses during the COVID-19 pandemic and the post-pandemic situation as the primary data. …”
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Transformative Learning Approach for Educational Gerontology: Creating an Appropriate Teaching-Learning Framework for Older Adults by Elizabeth Aanuoluwapo Ajayi, 'Labayo Kolawole Kazeem, Mabel O. Oyitso

“…Hence, adopting sequential explanatory mixed method research, this study examined the use of the Transformative Learning Approach (TLA) for educational gerontology to create an appropriate teaching-learning framework for older adults. …”
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E-Learning During Pandemic - Perspective of Interns from A Private DentalInstitution in Bangalore - A Cross-Sectional Study by Sujithra S, Misbah Noorain, Suchetha A, Deepti Vadavi, Harikiran A G, Vinodhini K

“…There is a paucity of literature examining the interns perspective in dentistry on e-learning during the pandemic.Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2020 to June 2021 with the target population as interns of DAPM RV Dental College in Bangalore Karnataka who were in their final year during the onset of the pandemic. A convenient sampling method was incorporated. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire under six domains via Google forms and distributed to all interns pursuing internship at DAPMRV Dental College through a WhatsApp group.Results The outcome of our survey confirmed that during the COVID-19 pandemic and thereafter reforms in dental clinical training and assessment strategies should be more extensive using virtual reality haptic labs simulation technologies and reliable tools that support attaining adequate skills and objective evaluating studentrsquos clinical abilities in comparison with e-learning. …”
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