Microplastics in Oreochromis Niloticus: An Abundance Study and Health Risk Assessment Around the Gajah Mungkur Reservoir by Aldy Wahyu Nugroho, Globila Nurika, Dhuha Itsnanisa Adi

“…Methods: This quantitative descriptive research used 9 Oreochromis niloticus samples from floating net cages and 30 respondents selected through purposive sampling techniques. …”
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CONTRIBUTION OF WOMEN TO LAND SUSTAINABILITY IN NORTH REGION OF CAMEROON : CASE STUDY OF THE LAGDO AND NGONG’S SUBDIVISIONS by JOLIE CLAIE NOUDEM, HAROLD GAEL NJOUONANG DJOMO, Chanceline NANFACK TCHATCHOUANG

“…The objective of this article is to analyze the strategies employed by women in Northern Cameroon to combat soil degradation and to highlight the challenges they face. This study used a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze the impact of women's actions in soil conservation. …”
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Employment Relations and the Performance of Government Entities: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Asiimwe, Jackline

“…The study used a descriptive research design that aimed at generating information after the incident had occurred; the Qualitative approach included the use of interviews. …”
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Compliance of pre-packaged food products with Nigerian food labelling guidelines: the NigeFE study by Gideon Onyedikachi Iheme, Gideon Onyedikachi Iheme, Ifeoma Mercy Egechizuorom, Linda Obianuju Edafioghor, Elizabeth Monday Okonkwo, Linda Eneh Olah, Barbara Adimchinobi Onyeonu, Oluwadamilare Emmanuel Kupoluyi, Hannah Chinyere Enuka, Adimchi Dike Adile, Idris Hajara, Obinna Chimela Ogbonna, Nwabuma Cynthia Asouzu, Chinyere Ikejiofor

“…Food label information was evaluated against eleven (11) requirements stipulated by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and components of the International Network for Food and Obesity/Non-communicable Diseases Research, Monitoring and Action Support (INFORMAS). Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression were applied to assess compliance levels and their associated determinants.ResultsThe majority (>70.0%) of the pre-packaged foods complied with key labelling requirements except quantitative ingredient declaration (39.1%) as well as nutrient declaration of priority (56.5%), and non-priority (38.1%) nutrients. …”
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Sensorial and Volatile Analysis of Wines Made from Partially Dehydrated Grapes: An Ontario Case Study by Jennifer M. Kelly, Debra L. Inglis, Gary J. Pickering

“…Wines also underwent quantitative descriptive analysis to identify and quantify sensory attributes by a trained panel (n = 11). …”
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Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors Analysis of Basic Movement Abilities: Survey study in children by Yogi Setiawan, Ardo Okilanda, Yuyun Bewelli Fahmi, Eva Faridah, Ardi Nusri, Baharuddin Hasan, Suryansah Suryansah, Mikkey Anggara Suganda, Didi Suryadi, Nurman Hasibuan, Mottakin Ahmed, Ikram Hussain

“…This type of research is quantitative descriptive with a survey . The sample in this study was all 30 children from Ujungbatu District and all were taken to become research samples, so it was called the total sample . …”
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Validation of a model for predicting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake: a study protocol by Elizabeth Nailantei Kileku, Joseph Sitienei, Morris Senghor Shisanya, Nyawira Gitahi

“…Despite increased PrEP programs in sub-Saharan Africa since 2015, uptake remains low due to various barriers. This study aims to validate a model identifying demographic, economic, social, behavioral, and structural factors influencing PrEP use in Turbo Sub-County, where uptake is among the lowest.MethodsThe study will employ a descriptive cross-sectional design using both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data from youths aged 15–24 in Turbo Sub-County. …”
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Analysis of students' scientific writing skills in the biology education study program at Sebelas Maret University by Dwi Oetomo, Sri Widoretno, Murni Ramli, Baskoro Adi Prayitno, Bowo Sugiarto, Chandra Adi Prabowo

“…The research method used a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. Indicators analyzed included creative content development, use of relevant and trustworthy references, communication of necessary knowledge, and connecting science and technology with everyday life. …”
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Postpartum Depressive Symptoms among Bangladeshi Women: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Bristi Rani Saha, Mortuja Mahamud Tohan, Sayeeda Zaman, Mymuna Islam Moon, Md. Amirul Islam, Md. Hasan Howlader, Satyajit Kundu, Md. Ashfikur Rahman

“…Methods: A hospital-based, quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Khulna, involving a sample size of 187 women who had given birth within the past 2–12 weeks. …”
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Gender lens review of adolescent health care services: a mixed methods study in Bangladesh by Fariha Haseen, Hridi Hedayet, Shahana Nazneen, Nurjahan Akter, Umme Haney, Md Sunyet Alam Chowdhury, Md Saidur Rahman Khan, AGM Mashuqur Rahman, Nazma Siddika Begum, Mohd Shahdt Hossain Mahmud, Syed Shariful Islam

“…Key-informant interviews (KII) were conducted with 48 key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, health service providers, facility managers, and health managers. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis…”
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Library Material Security and Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Rwenzori International University. by Muhindo, Sadress

“…The study adopted a descriptive survey design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis approaches. …”
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Correlational study: Sports Students' special test results and basic athletic training learning outcomes by Ishak, Ardo Okilanda, Asep Angga Permadi, Teddy Tjahyanto, Trisnar Adi Prabowo, Muhammad Fakhrur Rozi, Mikkey Anggara Suganda, Didi Suryadi

“…Materials and methods:  This type of research is quantitative descriptive research with a correlation study. …”
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Feasibility, quality and validity of narrative multisource feedback in postgraduate training: a mixed-method study by Maurice A Lembeck, Jette Led Sørensen, Hanne Pedersen, Ellen Astrid Holm, Shaymaa Jaafar Lafta Al-Bayati, Toke Seierøe Barfod, Emilie Ramberg, Åse Kathrine Klemmensen

“…Objectives To examine a narrative multisource feedback (MSF) instrument concerning feasibility, quality of narrative comments, perceptions of users (face validity), consequential validity, discriminating capacity and number of assessors needed.Design Qualitative text analysis supplemented by quantitative descriptive analysis.Setting Internal Medicine Departments in Zealand, Denmark.Participants 48 postgraduate trainees in internal medicine specialties, 1 clinical supervisor for each trainee and 376 feedback givers (respondents).Intervention This study examines the use of an electronic, purely narrative MSF instrument. …”
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The Role, Challenges, and Employment Characteristics of Disability Resource Professionals in Medical Education: A National Study by Erin Broskowski, Sarah E. Triano, Kara James, Rylee Betchkal, Karyn LaTurner Echols, Suzanne Hawks, Ochanya Ogah, Mytien Nguyen, Lisa M. Meeks

“…Questions addressed institutional structures, the size of DRP student caseloads, job satisfaction, mentorship, and barriers to managing caseloads. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and χ 2 tests, qualitative responses were thematically analyzed. …”
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Motivations for Enrolment and Dropout of First-Year Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Pilot Multimethod Study by Elena Viottini, Alice Ferrero, Beatrice Albanesi, Johnny Acquaro, Giampiera Bulfone, Francesca Condemi, Donatella D’Accolti, Azzurra Massimi, Elisa Mattiussi, Roberta Sturaro, Alessio Conti, Valerio Dimonte

“…Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to describe the motivations for enrolment and differences between universities. …”
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Expert consensus on implementing patient-reported outcomes in telehealth: findings from an international Delphi study by Elizabeth J. Unni, Liv Marit Valen Schougaard, Olalekan Lee Aiyegbusi, Kedar K. V. Mate, Elizabeth J. Austin, Klara Greffin, Natasha Roberts, Birgith Engelst Grove, Holger Muehlan, ISOQOL Clinical practice SIG PROs in Telehealth Working Group

“…Data from each round were iteratively analyzed using descriptive statistics (quantitative data) and content analysis (qualitative data). …”
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Examining the perception of undergraduate pharmacy students towards their leadership competencies: a mixed-methods study by Aaliah Aly, Fatima Mraiche, Esraa Maklad, Raja Ali, Alla El-Awaisi, Maguy Saffouh El Hajj, Banan Mukhalalati

“…Methods An explanatory mixed-methods approach was employed. The quantitative phase involved the development, validation and administration of a questionnaire to all undergraduate CPH-QU students (N = 187), with a minimum required sample size of 126 students. …”
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Determinants of the low use of Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme: a national cross-sectional study by Seung Chun Paek, Seung Chun Paek, Ning Jackie Zhang

“…However, a considerable number of beneficiaries have continued to depend on private healthcare, and the low use of the UCS has been cited as a challenge to accomplishing the policy’s goal of universal access to healthcare. Thus, this study divided healthcare use into three patterns (self-medication, private providers, and UCS) and investigated the socio-demographic characteristics of non-users of the UCS and their reasons for non-use.MethodsA cross-sectional quantitative analysis was performed using data from the 2019 Health and Welfare Survey. …”
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Factors Influencing the Growth of Tourism in Uganda: A Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Katwesigye, Jordan

“…Descriptive research design was used in the study and data was collected using a questionnaire and key Infomart interviews. …”
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Upcoming: Exploring College Students' Perceptions of Care-Based Pedagogy: A Mixed Method Study by Ophelie Desmet, Evelyn Davis-Walker, Ericka Parra, Meagan Wood Hopkins, Rebecca Reynolds, Michael Antonoff, Danielle Bond

“…The anonymous student opinion of instruction data from 293 undergraduates were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively through descriptive statistics and through descriptive-interpretative analysis. …”
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