Experiences of COVID-19 survivors and their families: A qualitative study based on social cognitive theory by Malihe Sohrabivafa, Roya Sadeghi, Yaser Tedadi, Shirin Shahbazi Sighaldeh, Forough Riahi, Abbas Rahimi Foroushani, Javad Zarei

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: A qualitative study was conducted on 50 COVID-19 survivors and their family members using an in-depth interview and a purposive sampling method in 2022. …”
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Steganographic model to conceal the secret data in audio files utilizing a fourfold paradigm: Interpolation, multi-layering, optimized sample space, and smoothing by Daffa Tristan Firdaus, Ntivuguruzwa Jean De La Croix, Tohari Ahmad, Didacienne Mukanyiligira, Louis Sibomana

“…Comprehensive experiments are conducted on common audio datasets to benchmark the method against state-of-the-art techniques. …”
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Contributing factors to well-being in a sample of long-term survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: the role of social support in emotional regulation by Camille Bourdeau, Sarah Lippé, Philippe Robaey, Émélie Rondeau, Maja Krajinovic, Daniel Sinnett, Caroline Laverdière, Serge Sultan

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Mental health in children with and without disabilities in a register-based Swedish sample supports the two-continua model: a latent class analysis by Lina Homman, Lilly Augustine, Mats Granlund

“…A greater understanding of similarities and differences between children with and without disabilities, and of risk and protective factors, could help tailor support focused on enhancing well-being, both as a goal and as a means to better self-management of mental health. Methods The present project utilizes Sweden Statistics (SCB) study (barnULF) to measure life conditions. …”
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Hyperspectral estimation of chlorophyll density in winter wheat using fractional-order derivative combined with machine learning by Chenbo Yang, Chenbo Yang, Meichen Feng, Juan Bai, Hui Sun, Rutian Bi, Lifang Song, Chao Wang, Yu Zhao, Wude Yang, Lujie Xiao, Meijun Zhang, Xiaoyan Song

“…The original spectral reflectance curves were preprocessed using 3 FOD methods: Grünwald-Letnikov (GL), Riemann-Liouville (RL), and Caputo. …”
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An algorithm for selecting competing regions based on localization coefficients (using the example of the Amur region) by Vasilyeva Angelica

“…The algorithm is based on the calculation of localization coefficients, which makes it possible to make a representative sample. The use of the proposed algorithm for selecting competing regions will help strengthen the competitive positions of the assessed regions by using the experience of the regional policy of the compared entities of the Russian Federation. …”
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Primary school teachers' lived experience of the challenges and opportunities of electronic education in the framework of the Shad network by zahra Emadi, Zahra sadat Pour Sayyed Aghaei

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Nursing students’ experiences of clinical competency evaluation in a pre-registration nurse education programme: A qualitative study by Joseph Sitwira, Daniel O. Ashipala, Vaja Katjimune

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 16 nursing students being selected using a convenience sampling method. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Research on a Surface Roughness Measurement Under ResNet-Based Roughness Classification and Light-Section With Seam-Driven Image Stitching (RCLS) by Huashen Guan, Qiushen Cai, Xiaobin Li, Guofu Sun

“…With the development of optics, light section method has become a feasible measurement for surface roughness, while the short sampling length is negative to the accuracy. …”
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Hospitalization experience and associated factors among Chinese patients with cancer: a cross-sectional study by Wenjuan Gao, Youyou Hu, Huayi Chu, Doudou Yu, Keyi Tang, Xiuwen Chen, Ying Zhu, Jing Han

“…Methods A convenience sampling method was employed to survey 351 cancer inpatients from three tertiary hospitals in China from September to November 2024. …”
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Impact of Perceived Organizational Support on Organizational Commitment among University Employees: Moderating Role of Job Experience by Sadia Iqbal, Saadia Zia, Umbreen Khizar

“…The study was based on a correlational research design. 128 employees were sampled through a simple random sampling technique. …”
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‘Conducting Research Amidst Hustle and Bustle’: A Qualitative Study of the Research Challenges Faced by Part‐Time Nursing Postgraduates by Jianou Xu, Fei Lv, Jun Zhang, Caifeng Luo, Zhengxia Yang, Jing Wu

“…Design A descriptive qualitative study design was applied in this study. Methods Fourteen part‐time postgraduate nursing students were recruited using a combination of purposeful sampling and snowball sampling. …”
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Primary School Teachers' Experiences in the Identification of Gifted Students and Nominating Them to Science and Art Centers by Mustafa Erol, Osman Gedik, Berat Demirtaş

“…The research study group was determined by the criterion sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods. …”
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Effectiveness of Blended Learning Support: Perception of First Year Extended Program Students by Funmilola Kemi Megbowon

“…This study which is based on the constructive and social support theory model employed qualitative research method and convenience sampling technique to obtain data using a semi-structured interview from a sample of twenty (20) first year Extended Program students in the Faculty of Management and Commerce to gain insight into students’ experiences with blended learning support. …”
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Attitudes and factors affecting acceptability of self-administered cervicovaginal sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) genotyping as an alternative to Pap testing among multieth... by Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy, Yin Ling Woo, Pik-Pin Goh, Mahirah Ma'som, Nazrila Hairizan Nasir, Jerome Bellinson, Shridevi Subramaniam, Yuntong Ma, Siew-Hwei Yap, Patti Gravitt

“…Age, ethnicity and previous Pap test experience were significant independent factors associated with preference for self-sampling. …”
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Investigating the effect of the digital storytelling of peers’ childbirth experiences on the perception and mode of childbirth: a quasi-experimental study by Zahra Mahdavi, Leila Amiri-Farahani, Sally Pezaro, Hamid Salehiniya, Soghra Omrani Saravi

“…Methods This quasi-experimental study invited those pregnant and birthing for the first time from four comprehensive health centers to participate. …”
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Studi financial literacy, financial self-efficacy, financial behavior dosen Universidade da Paz Timor Leste by Leonardo Bele Bau Amaral, Rr Iramani, Tanza Dona Pertiwi

“…The sample was taken using purposive sampling. Total respondents were 100 lecturers at Universidade da Paz Timor Leste. …”
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UV-Induced Skin Cancer Knowledge, Sun Exposure, and Tanning Behavior among University Students: Investigation of an Opportunity Sample of German University Students by Marc Rocholl, Julia Hannappel, Michaela Ludewig, Swen Malte John

“…We chose to translate the “Skin Cancer and Sun Knowledge Scale” referring to the TRAPD method into the German language and pilot-tested the translation with an opportunity sample of German students. …”
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Cellular hierarchy framework based on single-cell/multi-patient sample sequencing reveals metabolic biomarker PYGL as a therapeutic target for HNSCC by Jiezhong Guan, Xi Xu, Guo Qiu, Chong He, Xiaoyue Lu, Kang Wang, Xinyu Liu, Yuanyuan Li, Zihang Ling, Xuan Tang, Yujie Liang, Xiaoan Tao, Bin Cheng, Bo Yang

“…Abstract Background A growing body of research has revealed the connection of metabolism reprogramming and tumor progression, yet how metabolism reprogramming affects inter-patient heterogeneity and prognosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) still requires further explorations. Methods A cellular hierarchy framework based on metabolic properties discrepancy, METArisk, was introduced to re-analyze the cellular composition from bulk transcriptomes of 486 patients through deconvolution utilizing single-cell reference profiles from 25 primary and 8 metastatic HNSCC sample integration of previous studies. …”
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Phenomenological Exploration of Organ Donor Families’ Experiences: From Decision-Making to the Consequences of Life Donation by Yazdan Karimi Monjarmooei, SeyedAlireza Afshani, Ali Ruhani, Mohammad Mobaraki, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati

“…Materials & Methods This qualitative study utilized a transcendental phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of organ donor families. …”
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