Predicting mental motivation in terms of some artistic gymnastics skills for students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences by م.م علا سلام غازي, أ.د. هدى عبد السميع

“…The two researchers used the descriptive approach in the method of survey study and correlational relations, and a community of students of the third phase in the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Kufa for the academic year 2020-2021 were identified and their number (56) students, then a sample consisting of (30) students was chosen in order to apply the scale and the tests. …”
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Determinants of Adoption of Technology-based Payment Systems among University Students by Faiz Amrullah Ibnu Purwanto, Budi Rustandi Kartawinata, Mahir Pradana

“… Background: The rapid development of digital payment systems in Indonesia has transformed the way transactions are conducted, with Quick Response (QR) payment emerging as a popular method. QR payment systems leverage the convenience of smartphones to enable cashless transactions, allowing users to make payments by scanning QR codes through mobile applications. …”
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The Effect of Internal Auditors' Intention to Whistleblow Unethical Behaviors on Their Judgment and Decision Making Considering the Moderating Role of Organizational Factors by Fawwaz Khlaif Rashid, Arezoo Aghaei chadegani, Mohammed Sameer Deherieb Al Robaaiy, Mohammad Alimoradi

“…The study population consisted of all certified public accountants with internal audit experience. Using Cochran’s formula, a sample size of 385 individuals was determined. …”
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Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward sexually transmitted infections among Baghdad undergraduate students for research-guided sexual health education by Ghaith Al-Gburi, Ali Al-Shakarchi, Jaafar D. Al-Dabagh, Faris Lami

“…This study was conducted to identify knowledge gaps and negative attitudes toward sexually transmitted infections and infected individuals among undergraduate students and give recommendations accordingly for the development of more objective research-guided health campaigns and school sex education programs.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted between May 17, 2022 and June 2, 2022 using a self-administrated questionnaire containing 84 items related to sexually transmitted infections distributed online to Baghdad-based university students.ResultThe sample consisted of 823 respondents; 332 men and 491 women. …”
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A scale for measuring graduate nursing students’ academic resilience: a development and psychometric testing study by Yang Shen, Hanbo Feng, Xiaohan Li

“…To more accurately assess the academic resilience of graduate nursing students, this study aims to develop an academic resilience scale specifically for graduate nursing students and evaluate its psychometric properties. Method This study was divided into two stages to develop the academic resilience scale for graduate nursing students (ARSGNS). …”
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Where taxonomy based on subtle morphological differences is perfectly mirrored by huge genetic distances: DNA barcoding in Protura (Hexapoda). by Monika Carol Resch, Julia Shrubovych, Daniela Bartel, Nikolaus U Szucsich, Gerald Timelthaler, Yun Bu, Manfred Walzl, Günther Pass

“…Due to the minuteness of Protura a modified non-destructive DNA-extraction method was used which enables subsequent species determination. …”
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I Wait for Leftover Morphine: A Qualitative Study of Barriers to Safe Opioid Access for Cancer Pain Relief in Vietnam by Trang Nguyen, Anh Dam, Linh Bui, Tung Pham, Eric L. Krakauer, Caroline Phelan

“…Five HCPs, six patients with cancer/caregivers, and six regulators (n = 17) were purposefully sampled across Vietnam. Audio recordings were transcribed verbatim and subjected to inductive content analysis using a Framework method.RESULTSFive categories of barriers were identified: (1) Patient-related barriers (fear of addiction and other side effects, morphine's association with impending death); (2) professional-related barriers (knowledge and experience deficit, fear of addiction and other side effects, and concerns about diversion and liabilities); (3) medicine-related barriers (limited oral morphine availability, limited manufacturers and suppliers, and difficulties accessing parenteral opioids); (4) regulatory barriers (difficulties obtaining certifications of continued need for opioid use, overly strict regulation enforcement, lack of information on opioid distribution channels); and (5) services delivery barriers (scarce palliative and home care services). …”
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What Really Matters in Old Age? A Study of Older Adults’ Perspectives on Challenging Old Age Representations by Sofia von Humboldt, Gail Low, Isabel Leal

“…The aim of this study is to analyze older adults’ perspectives on stereotypical versus their own age representations. Method: This qualitative study included a sample of 433 older adults who were 65 to 74, 75 to 84, and 85+ years of age. …”
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Exploring the power of emotional intelligence: a comprehensive evaluation of its impact on the clinical competence of nursing students by Kholoud Alharbi

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine how emotional intelligence could positively influence the clinical competence of nursing students, ultimately leading to their success. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of 181 nursing students. …”
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Sociological Discourse-Analysis of the “Chinese Dream” Concept by N. B. Pomozova

“…The author also analyzed some theoretical works of one of the main authors of the concept of the “Chinese dream” Li Junzhu, and in the context of the method of reflective sociology were studied and presented his biographical data.Results and discussion. …”
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QUALITY OF LIFE OF COVID-19 SURVIVORS IN THE CITY OF BOGOR by Laras Arsyi Insani, Atik Choirul Hidajah

“…Aim: Analyze the quality of life of COVID-19 survivors in Bogor City. Method: A cross-sectional design with a population of all Bogor City residents who have declared cured depending on data from the Bogor City Health Office in 2021 with a sample is the majority of COVID-19 survivors in the Bogor City residents who have been certified cured of COVID-19 as demonstrated by the positive screening findings for COVID-19 and have the inclusion criteria. …”
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“Green approach for corrosion inhibition for Fe-metal in acidic medium using Banaba leaves (Lagerstroemia speciosa) extract and ZnO nanoparticles” by Supriya Vykuntam, Nandhini R., Nandhini G., Anugraha J., Sakthisri R.

“…Solutions containing different concentrations (0%,30%,60%,90%) v/v of Banaba leaf extract and HCl as well as HCl and synthesized ZnO nanoparticles are used. Weight loss method is used to determine corrosion rate and inhibition efficiency. …”
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Why people do, or do not, immediately contact emergency medical services following the onset of acute stroke: qualitative interview study. by Joan E Mackintosh, Madeleine J Murtagh, Helen Rodgers, Richard G Thomson, Gary A Ford, Martin White

“…<h4>Design</h4>Qualitative interview study with a purposive sample of stroke patients and witnesses, selected according to method of accessing medical care and the time taken to do so. …”
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Assessing self-perceptions related to safe medication management among nursing students: an analytical cross-sectional study in Iran by Reza Nemati-Vakilabad, Maryam Hashemian, Mohammad Reza Mojebi, Alireza Mirzaei

“…Design An analytical cross-sectional study. Method The study involved 221 nursing students who completed surveys assessing their self-perception of drug management and dosage calculation. …”
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A measure of modifiable lifestyle factors shaping subjective cognitive reserve in the general population by Carmen Moret-Tatay, Carmen Moret-Tatay, José María Tormos Muñoz, José María Tormos Muñoz, Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Alvaro Pascual-Leone

“…ObjectiveThis study examined the psychometric properties of a newly developed scale for measuring subjective cognitive reserve (SCR) across multiple domains, including nutrition, physical condition, sleep, cognition, willingness to learn, socialization, general health, and life plan.MethodThe relationship between SCR scores and other established measures of cognitive reserve and subjective cognitive decline was also explored. …”
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Exploring Wage Returns to Korean Language Proficiency Using a Semi-parametric Analysis by Junghyun Baik

“…Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, spline functions, and semi-parametric kernel regression are applied to capture both linear and nonlinear wage effects. A differencing method is employed to control for confounding variables such as education and work experience, isolating the independent impact of Korean proficiency. …”
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A DQN-Based Algorithm for Operational Optimization of Freight Trains in Long Steep Downhill Sections by HE Zhiyu, LI Yinan, LI Hui, JI Zhijun

“…The study employed the batch collection of training samples utilizing experience replay and a double-network mechanism, along with the preprocessing of neural network state inputs, and the investigation into feasible regions within the action space using a variable ε-greedy strategy. …”
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Construction of acute ethylene glycol poisoning rat model and comparison of it's multiple organ injury by LI Xinpeng, YANG Kai, XU Zhemin, YANG Xiaoping, Xiaokelaiti Huojiahemaiti, PENG Peng

“…Objective To construct a model of acute ethylene glycol poisoning in SD rats by gavage and compare the brain, heart and kidney injury, so as to provide more reference for related animal experiments and early clinical identification and intervention.Methods Thirty SPF male SD rats were divided into 3 groups by random number table method, 10 rats in blank control group (NC group): gavage normal saline at 12 mL·kg-1; 10 rats in low dose ethylene glycol gavage group (EG-L group) and 10 rats in high dose ethylene glycol gavage group (EG-H group) were gavage 60% and 80% ethylene glycol solution at 12 mL·kg-1. …”
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Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury: Intentional, Concurrent, and Repeated Traumatic and Hypoxic Neurologic Insults by Julianna M. Nemeth, Clarice Decker, Rachel Ramirez, Luke Montgomery, Alice Hinton, Sharefa Duhaney, Raya Smith, Allison Glasser, Abigail (Abby) Bowman, Emily Kulow, Amy Wermert

“…Nearly 50% reported an experience of concurrent head trauma and strangulation in either the first or last physical IPV episode. …”
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Determination of the law of probability density distribution of colony-forming units number under livestock waste disinfection by Nikolay V. Limarenko, Victor P. Zharov

“…The hypothesis on a normal distribution law was tested by setting up an experiment at the stand with certain conditions. As a result of the conducted experiments, a sample of values consisting of 100 observations is obtained. …”
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