Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease among Diagnosed and Undiagnosed Hypertensive Individuals in the General Population of the Northern Region of Senegal by Modou Ndongo, Amadou Diop Dia, Audrey Geoffroy, Mor Diaw, Awa Ba Diop, Bamba Gaye, Sidy Mohamed Seck

“…The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of CKD among three sub-groups of blood pressure status (normotensive, diagnosed hypertension, and undiagnosed hypertension) individuals. Patients and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in the general population of three northern regions in Senegal using a two-level cluster sampling method. …”
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Profile of research methodology and statistics training of undergraduate medical students at South African universities by Jean Dommisse, Gina Joubert

“…Conclusion: Recommendations have been made regarding topics which should be covered and teaching methods which should be used at all universities. …”
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Investigative model of repurchase intention on boycott brand of multinational franchise food and beverage in Indonesia by Mohamad Rizan, Agung Kresnamurti, Farah Chalida Hanoum, Raka Pria Anugrah, Heri Prabowo, Qristin Violinda, Guruh Ghifar Zalzalah, Hapsari Dyah Herdiany

“…A causal/explanatory survey was employed as the research method. Participatory observations, interviews, and questionnaires with 220 respondents were used as primary data-gathering methods. …”
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The rise and drop of online learning: adaptability and future prospects by Najib Najjar, Najib Najjar, Melissa Rouphael, Tania Bitar, Walid Hleihel

“…Using a convenience-sampling method, we collected 309 responses, focusing on educators’ preparedness, student satisfaction, adaptability in online learning, and preferences for future learning modalities. …”
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Effect of Urea on Drug Extraction Efficiency in Reverse Iontophoresis by Rie Yamauchi, Shuji Ohno, Yasuko Obata

“…It has attracted attention as a non-invasive sampling method for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM). …”
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Validity and reliability of the Persian version of the gender equity scale in nursing education by Hamid Sharif-Nia, João Marôco, Esmail Hoseinzadeh, Mozhgan Moshtagh, Khadijeh Hatamipour

“…The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the gender equity scale in nursing education (P-GES-NE) among Iranian students. Methods In a methodological study carried out from April to July 2024, a sample of 621 Iranian students was selected using a convenience sampling method. 621 nursing students participated in this study to ensure construct validity with two samples. …”
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Predictors of Occupational Adaptation in Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease by Jafar Haj Ghani, Ghorban Taghizadeh, Akram Azad, Seyed Amir Hasan Habibi

“…Participants were selected using a convenient non-probability sampling method for individuals diagnosed with PD. …”
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Relationship between Quality of Life and Using Smart Phones in the Elderly by Nooshin Yoshany, Somaye sadat Seyed khameshi, Mohammad Rezaei, Najme Baghin, Zohreh Karimian kakolaki

“…These subjects were selected using simple random sampling method. Data gathering tools included demographic questionnaire, cell phones status and internet usage and WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. …”
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Determinants of infertility among married women who attend gynecologic unit at health facilities of Gamo Zone and South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia: a case control study by Firehiwot Haile, Selamawit Gebeyehu, Hanan Abdulkadir, Yordanos Gizachew, Mesrach Hailu

“…Participants were selected by systematic random sampling method after allocating the sample size proportionally to the health facilities. …”
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The Relationship between Experienced Respiratory Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life in the Elderly with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Daryadokht Masror-Roudsary, Nasrin Fadaee Aghdam, Forough Rafii, Robabe Baha, Mahboobeh Khajeh, Abbas Mardani

“…A consecutive sampling method was used. Demographic data form, the respiratory symptoms component of St. …”
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Extreme Grid Operation Scenario Generation Framework Considering Discrete Failures and Continuous Output Variations by Dong Liu, Guodong Guo, Zhidong Wang, Fan Li, Kaiyuan Jia, Chenzhenghan Zhu, Haotian Wang, Yingyun Sun

“…Extreme operation scenario expansion is realized based on the sequential Monte Carlo sampling method and the distribution shifting algorithm. …”
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Response Inhibition, Attention and Processing Speed in Male Athlete and Non-athlete Adolescents by Saeideh Ayoubi, Nazgol Behgam, Dena Sadeghi-Bahmani, Hora Heidari, Zhila Maghbooli, Sharareh Eskandarieh

“…Objectives: This study aimed to compare the components of EFs, including response inhibition, attention, and processing speed among male adolescents.  Materials & Methods: A multi-stage random sampling method was used among 48 athletes and 48 non-athlete male adolescents in Tehran City, Iran. …”
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Work engagement among new nurses in China: a latent profile analysis by Xuan Huang, Xiaoyue Xiong, Chongqing Shi, Zhangtai Xu, Xiang Rao

“…Using a convenience sampling method, 662 new nurses were recruited to participate. …”
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Hanging Ball and Handpad Drill Training: Which is better in improving the ability of the instep serve in Sepak Takraw? by Ummu Amalia Ulfa, Rohman Hidayat, Didik Rilastiyo Budi, Kusnandar Kusnandar, Panuwun Joko Nurcahyo

“…This research uses an experimental method with a two-group pretest-posttest design. Determination of the sample using the Total Sampling technique. …”
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Ultrafast Time-Stretch Optical Coherence Tomography Using Reservoir Computing for Fourier-Free Signal Processing by Weiqing Liao, Tianxiang Luan, Yuanli Yue, Chao Wang

“…Correcting for this nonlinearity typically requires complex re-sampling and chirp compensation methods. In this paper, we introduce the first ultrafast time-stretch optical coherence tomography (TS-OCT) system that utilizes reservoir computing (RC) to perform direct temporal signal analysis without relying on Fourier transform techniques. …”
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Assessment of prevalence and risk factors of chronic kidney disease in A. Konduru tribal region of Andhra Pradesh, India: A cross-sectional study by Prabhakar Akurathi, Krishna Kishore Aligina, Udaragudi Prasada Rao, Panchumarthi Thanuja, Madhavi Pothukuchi, Nutakki Sridevi

“…Konduru tribal population. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, using the proportionate random sampling method including all the 15 thandas (habitats) of the study region. …”
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Behaviors of Mothers in Complementary Feeding of their 6-12-month-old Babies by Seval Cambaz Ulaş, Seçil Köken Durgun, Selda İldan Çalım

“…The sample of the study consisted of mothers with 6-12-month-old babies registered in two family health centers selected by using the purposive sampling method in the city center of Manisa (n:190). …”
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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF COMPUTER-BASED TESTING-EDUBOX– AND ITS IMPACT ON THEIR ENGLISH LEARNING MOTIVATION by Amalia Rahisa Dewi, Andang Saehu, Rahmat Budiman

“…While, the FGD result are analysed using Spreadly domain analysis method. 253 of 843 total populations are selected as the sample of the study utilizing stratified sampling. …”
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Structural model of inhibition and behavioral activation system and cognitive control and flexibility with adolescent depression with the mediating role of rumination by Soudabeh Ershadi Manesh, Mahmoud Mokalaee

“…Aims: This study aimed to investigate the structural model of inhibition and behavioral activation system and cognitive control and flexibility with adolescent depression with the mediating role of rumination. Methods: This research was fundamental in purpose and a descriptive-correlational study of the structural equation modeling method. …”
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Developmental family functions and cognitive emotion regulation in adolescents with conduct disorder and normal peers by Zahra Bakht Shokuhi, Behzad Shalchi, Ayyoub Malek, Saber Pour Hasan, Shahrokh Amiri

“…The study populations were adolescents aged 15-18 years attending school in Tabriz, selected using a multi-stage cluster sampling method. 375 students responded to the Youth Self-Report (YSR) questionnaire, and 30 participants were selected as the conduct disorder group and 30 as the control group. …”
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