Research on entity recognition and alignment of APT attack based on Bert and BiLSTM-CRF by Xiuzhang YANG, Guojun PENG, Zichuan LI, Yangqi LYU, Side LIU, Chenguang LI

“…In terms of entity recognition with small sample annotation, the proposed method's precision, recall, and F1-score are 0.780 0, 0.589 4, and 0.671 4, respectively. …”
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Survival, morbidity, growth and developmental delay for babies born preterm in low and middle income countries - a systematic review of outcomes measured. by Melissa Gladstone, Clare Oliver, Nynke Van den Broek

“…In 50.5% of studies, gestational age assessment method was unclear. Only 15.8% followed-up infants for 2 years or more. …”
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Patients’ perceptions on non‐specific effects of acupuncture: Qualitative comparison between responders and non‐responders by Robin S.T. Ho, Fai Fai Ho, Jon Adams, Holger Cramer, Brenda Leung, Lesley Ward, Yan Zhang, Vincent C.H. Chung

“…We aimed to compare their experiences in a nested qualitative study embedded in an acupuncture randomized trial on functional dyspepsia. Methods: Purposive sampling was used to capture experience of responders (n=15) and non-responders (n=15) to acupuncture via individual in-depth interviews. …”
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Examining Factors Impacting Online Survey Response Rates in Educational Research: Perceptions of Graduate Students by Amany Saleh, Krishna Bista

“… Background: In educational research, online survey has become one of the most popular methods of data collection. Academic researchers, including faculty and students, expect and require a good response rate to their research projects for reliable results. …”
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Representation of the perception of effective factors on the implementation of Eric Cheng's knowledge management model in secondary schools of West Azarbaijan province by parivash mohammadi gheshlagh

“…The statistical population includes principals of secondary schools in West Azarbaijan province in the academic year of 2021-2022. The purposeful sampling method is of homogeneous type, and based on the principle of data saturation; 8 people were selected as sample managers. …”
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Development of composition and technology of children's dental films with anesthetic and anti-inflammatory activity by A. M. Sampiev, A. V. Bespalova, E. B. Nikiforova

“…The biopharmaceutical properties were evaluated by the method of diffusion in agar. Results. It was found that the most appropriate way to obtain an aqueous extract of Chamomile flowers is a three-stage remaceration of hot purified water, which allows to extract more than 70 % of the amount of flavonoids from the feedstock. …”
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Latent profile analysis of missed nursing care and their predictors among neuro-oncology nurses: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Li Ying, Duan Yuyu, Zou Daili, Su Yangmei, Xiang Qing, Zhou Zhihuan

“…Abstract Purpose To explore potential profile characteristics associated with neuro-oncology nurses’ missed nursing care (MNC) and analyze differences in characteristics of neuro-oncology nurses across these profiles. Methods A cross-sectional study design using convenience sampling involved 446 neuro-oncology nurses from ten Grade A oncology hospitals across six provinces in China, conducted from April to June 2024. …”
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The relationship between education level, occupation, income and parity with efforts to manage symptoms in menopausal women in Banguntapan Urban Village Yogyakarta by Siti Mawardani, Susiana Sariyati, Indah Wijayanti

“…</em></p><p><strong><em>Methods:</em></strong><em> This research was conducted using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, using purposive sampling technique and primary data in Banguntapan Village, data analysis techniques using Chi Square statistical tests.…”
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Quality of life and associated factors among people with chronic diseases in Hubei, China: a cross-sectional study by Xiaosheng Lei, John Adamm Ferrier, Heng Jiang

“…This study addresses this gap and assesses the QOL and associated factors of those with chronic diseases in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in six cities of Hubei Province, China, from May to August 2021, using a multi-stage cluster sampling technique to select 1,560 study participants. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Chinese college students towards novel psychoactive substances by Liqin Lu, Xinhao Zhou, Jue Deng, Binling Zhu, Liang Meng, Xianghui Lai, Xiaoli Zhu

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among Chinese college students regarding novel psychoactive substances (NPS), where practices specifically refer to behaviors related to NPS access and usage patterns. Methods An online questionnaire was used to collect demographic information and KAP scores from college students. …”
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HPV vaccine knowledge and willingness to vaccinate among senior primary school students in Guangdong province, 2022: a cross-sectional survey by Li WU, Yongxin LIANG, Zurui ZENG, Tiantian LI, Xiangcai WEI, Jianhong XIA

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the knowledge and influencing factors of willingness to receive human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among senior primary school students in Guangdong province, and to provide a reference for relevant departments to formulate policies. MethodsUsing stratified multistage cluster sampling and a self-developed questionnaire, 1 610 students in grades 5 and 6 from 7 primary schools in the Pearl River Delta region, eastern, western, and northern regions of Guangdong province were selected to participate in a self-administered, on-site, anonymous survey from June to October 2022. …”
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Factors influencing adoption of self-monitoring of blood pressure among hypertensive patients in primary healthcare in Vietnam: a cross-sectional facility-based study by Nguyen Hoang Giang, Nguyen Thi Phuong Lan, Le Thi Kim Anh, Dominika Plancikova, Viera Rusnakova, Nguyen Thi Thang, Jaap A.R. Koot

“…Higher educated persons were more engaged in SMBP (p < 0.001). Pensioners were more likely to engage in SMBP than unemployed individuals (OR = 2.2; p < 0.001). …”
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness, attitudes and uptake willingness among young people: gender differences and associated factors in two South African districts by Simukai Shamu, Patience Shamu, Sikhulile Khupakonke, Thato Farirai, Thato Chidarikire, Geoffrey Guloba, Nkhensani Nkhwashu

“…Objective: To understand young people PrEP awareness, willingness and roll-out preferences. Methods: Young people (18–24y) were selected through multi-stage sampling in a cross-sectional household survey in low-income communities. …”
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Difference in Motives and Basic Health Behavior of 8799 Children and Adolescents Aged 10–19 Years Following a Vegan, Vegetarian, or Omnivorous Diet by Katharina C Wirnitzer, Derrick R Tanous, Clemens Drenowatz, Gerold Wirnitzer, Manuel Schätzer, Gerhard Ruedl, Werner Kirschner

“…Objectives: The present study aimed to analyze the motivations and key health behaviors of secondary school pupils following vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous diets. Methods: The present study was conducted cross-sectionally with a multi-level, cluster sampling strategy. …”
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Effects of Alzheimer’s disease plasma marker levels on multilayer centrality in healthy individuals by Alejandra García-Colomo, David López-Sanz, Ignacio Taguas, Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Carlos Spuch, María Comis-Tuche, Fernando Maestú

“…Hubs’ centrality score in the theta band was significantly more affected by p-tau231 levels compared to less central regions. …”
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Widespread use of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence tools among medical students in Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Elizabeth Ajalo, David Mukunya, Ritah Nantale, Frank Kayemba, Kennedy Pangholi, Jonathan Babuya, Suzan Langoya Akuu, Amelia Margaret Namiiro, Yakobo Baddokwaya Nsubuga, Joseph Luwaga Mpagi, Milton W Musaba, Faith Oguttu, Job Kuteesa, Aloysius Gonzaga Mubuuke, Ian Guyton Munabi, Sarah Kiguli

“…We assessed the use of ChatGPT and other AI tools among medical students in Uganda.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study among medical students at four public universities in Uganda from 1st November 2023 to 20th December 2023. …”
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Prevalence of bacterial bloodstream infections and association between neutropenia and 30-day mortality among oncology inpatients at a university hospital in Saudi Arabia by Khalifa Binkhamis, Ibrahim Aldakhil, Abdulrahman Alhawas, Alwaleed Alsaleh, Amjad Albaroudi, Bader Almuhanna, Mohaned Makkawi, Musa Alzahrani

“…The number of records included in the analysis was reduced based on a sample size calculation and systematic random sampling used to select patients to include in the study. …”
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Exploring inconsistencies in environmental impact assessments of organic farming by Hikaru Komatsu, Jeremy Rappleye

“…This brief communication article reveals that the disparities between these meta-analyses stem from differences in averaging methods and sample sizes. The 2023 meta-analysis, employing a more robust averaging method and a larger sample size, suggests that researchers should incorporate the 2023 findings into their investigations, potentially necessitating a reconsideration of agricultural policies and dietary choices to align with updated environmental impact assessments.…”
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Evaluation of the multiplex PCR combined with capillary electrophoresis technique for detecting pathogenic bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes in bone infections by Junye Liu, Yan Yu, Wei Feng, Zhihao He, Mengfei Wang, Weikun Hou, Yannan Zhao, Yi Liu, Yuzhu Yan, Heping Zhao

“…The detection rate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by the mPCR-CE method is relatively high. The traditional drug-sensitive culture method is more inclined to detect extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs). …”
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The Structural Model of Happiness Based on Mindfulness with Mediator Role of Emotional Intelligence, Self-Compassion and Resilience by Mohammad Reza Tamannai far, Faezeh Taraffo

“…The statistical population of this study included all undergraduate students of Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran in 2021-2022. A sample of 373 people were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling method. …”
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