CEO turnover in family firms: the corporate transparency perspective by Cheng-Hsun Lee, Sudipta Bose

“…Several methods were applied to address endogeneity issues in our findings. …”
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Implications of circular economy practices for firms in the integrated waste sector by Daniel Agyapong, Gloria K. Q. Agyapong, Daniel Ofori, Osman Light, Stephanie Efua Frimpong

“…This study examined how the performance of Ghanaian waste management companies is affected by circular economy strategies, particularly upcycling and was recovery.MethodsAbout 7,190 firms registered with the Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) formed the population of the study, out of which the sample yielded 524 valid responses, which was analysed using PLS-SEM and Partial Correlation Analysis. …”
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Estimating Young Children’s Exposure to Food and Beverage Marketing on Mobile Devices by Erica L Kenney, Rebecca S Mozaffarian, Jasmine Norris, Frances Fleming-Milici, Sara N Bleich

“…Future research should explore exposure in more diverse samples with valid, feasible measures.…”
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Evaluation of a Simulation Program for Providing Telenursing Training to Nursing Students: Cohort Study by Ola Ali-Saleh, Layalleh Massalha, Ofra Halperin

“…ObjectivesThis study aims to evaluate nursing graduates’ skills and knowledge regarding remote nursing care prior to and following a simulation-based telenursing training program in an undergraduate nursing degree. MethodsA cohort study assessed 114 third-year nursing students using comprehensive evaluation measures of knowledge, skills, attitudes, self-efficacy, and clinical skills regarding remote nursing care. …”
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Correlates of maternal health services utilization among adolescent mothers in Ghana: analysis of Ghana maternal health survey 2017 by Anita Anima Daniels, Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba, Obed Ernest A. Nettey

“…This study aimed to assess the coverage and correlates of optimal ANC visits, early initiation of ANC visits, assisted delivery and health facility delivery among adolescent mothers. Methods We analysed data from the 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey (GMHS), using a sample of 567 (weighted) and 527 (unweighted) adolescent mothers with at least one live birth or stillbirth in the five (5) years preceding the survey. …”
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Prevention Program Regarding Falls among Older Adults at Geriatrics Homes by Asmaa T. Mohamed, Mona A. B. Abd Elltef, Shimaa F. Miky

“…Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a fall prevention program on older adults' knowledge, practices, and elder wellbeing regarding falls. Methods: A quasi-experimental (single group pre/post-test design) was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. …”
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Risk factors for peptic ulcer bleeding one year after the initial episode by Yu-Xuan Peng, Wen-Pei Chang

“…The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) recurrence after the initial episode. Methods This retrospective study analyzed medical records of PUB patients who were admitted through the emergency department between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2022. …”
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Nursing students’ views on men in nursing: a gender diversity challenge in the healthcare workforce by Mirko Prosen, Tamara Čekada

“…This study explores nursing students’ perceptions of men in nursing, focusing on the prevalence of gender stereotypes, their potential impact on career decisions and the ethical implications of such misperceptions. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on a convenience sample of 184 nursing students in Slovenia. …”
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Characteristics of nicotine product use, perceptions of dependence, and passive exposure among first-year university students in Brazil by Matheus Milani Silva, Sandra Silva Marques, Ludmila Candida de Braga, Suzana Erico Tanni, Ilda de Godoy, Irma de Godoy

“…ABSTRACT Objective: To assess nicotine product use among incoming students at public and private universities in Brazil. Methods: This was a multicenter cross-sectional study including a convenience sample of incoming university students (≥ 18 years of age). …”
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A rigorous exploration of anal HPV genotypes using a next‐generation sequencing (NGS) approach in HIV‐infected men who have sex with men at risk for developing anal cancer by Chandrika J. Piyathilake, Suguna Badiga, Ranjit Kumar, Michael R. Crowley, Greer A. Burkholder, James L. Raper

“…Methods Study included 81 HIV+ MSM characterized for demographics, patient‐reported outcome measures, HIV related laboratory measures and anal cytology. …”
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Surveillance of influenza viruses circulating from 2017/2018 to 2023/2024 seasons in Veneto Region, North-East Italy by Giuseppe Di Pietra, Denis Munegato, Chiara Poletto, Valeria Conciatori, Sarah Di Sopra, Elisa Franchin, Ignazio Castagliuolo, Cristiano Salata, Claudia Del Vecchio

“…The pattern of influenza virus circulation varies each season regarding the timing of the first case notification, period of circulation, and predominant influenza virus types and subtypes. Methods This analysis used comprehensive data from the national influenza surveillance network for the 2017/2018 to 2023/2024 influenza seasons in the Veneto Region. …”
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Evaluation of the shaping effectiveness of three different rotary systems and hand files in primary molars: a micro-CT in vitro study by Vecihe İpek Yörel, Mert Ocak, Senem Selvi-Kuvvetli

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of root canal shaping in primary molar teeth using EndoArt Pedo Blue, OneShape, Hyflex EDM rotary files and stainless-steel K-files by assessing changes in canal volume, uninstrumented area and apical transportation three-dimensionally with the use of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scans. Methods A sample size of 60 primary maxillary first and second molars were randomly assigned into four subgroups (n = 15/group). …”
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Do Discounts Enhance or Degrade IPOs Valuation Performance? by Douaa Tizniti, Mohammed Rachid Aasri

“…Review of existing literature reveals that such valuation performance lacks examination in terms of discounts as most studies focus on valuation methods. Accordingly, we examine the valuation performance of initial public offerings before and after applying discounts. …”
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Correlations between family characteristics and childcare in optimizing the growth of children under six years by Laili Rahayuwati, Desy Indra Yani, Sri Hendrawati, Arlette Suzy Setiawan, Damar Irza, Sherllina Rizqi Fauziah

“…This study aims to analyze family characteristics that correlate with childcare for children under six in Indonesia. Methods The data collection instrument used was a Performance and Accountability Survey Program (SKAP) questionnaire of the National Population and Family Planning Board for Indonesia to assess family function in children’s health development in a sample of 7,651 parents, mothers, and/or fathers of children under six years of age. …”
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The Effect of Thymoquinone and Platelet-Rich Plasma on Intra-Abdominal Adhesions by Gökhan Karaca, Hakan Amioğlu, Mevlüt Recep Pekcici, Huri Demirci

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> Fifty-five male Wistar albino rats were included in the study. …”
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Depression in Patients Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Dinorah Janet Torres Lugo, Iván Castillo Ledo, Iriam Rojas Díaz, Antonio Masot Rangel, Silvia Janet Masot Torres, Pedro González López

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to determine the behavior of depression in patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus of the Family Medical Office #21 of the Rodas municipality, Cienfuegos province. <br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, in the period from May 2020 to May 2021, the universe and the sample were in correspondence with the 36 diabetic patients dispensed in the office, to whom a survey was applied and the Adult Depression Test. …”
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Determination of similar material proportions based on orthogonal experiments and neural network optimization in the goaf area by Shengdi Wang, Junzhi Chen, Yonggang Zhang, Xiaowei Qiao, Zhiping Zhang, Xin Wang

“…This paper used orthogonal experiments and multi factor optimization methods to study the optimal mixing ratio of similar materials for limestone surrounding rock in a goaf of a certain iron mine in Yunnan, and introduced a new material combination (quartz, cement, gypsum, barite, and glycerol), and utilized orthogonal experiments alongside machine learning techniques for predictive analysis. …”
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Multiplex IgE peanut panels: a critical appraisal of assay designs and the good, the bad, and the ugly features of the applied allergen components by D. de Boer, C. J. J. Bijnens, M. C. Slot, C. M. G. Nieuwhof, J. A. P. Bons

“…However, the different assays in terms of designs and performance are also claimed to be heterogeneous as no agreed standards and requirements are available.ObjectiveWe aimed to compare the analytical assay designs of the ISAC, ALEX, and EUROLINE peanut (Ara h) panels and the features of the applied isoallergens and variants to create more awareness of the heterogeneity of multiplex allergy assays.MethodsWe conducted a multi-source survey in publicly available data sources and among manufacturers and performed correlation studies using patients’ serum samples.ResultsThe survey proved that the panels are indeed very heterogeneous in many ways, especially regarding the allergen component origin and isoallergen composition. …”
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Self-reported illnesses in Thatta: Evidence from a rural and underdeveloped district in Sindh province, Pakistan. by Muhammad Ashar Malik, Rahat Batool, Muhammad Ahmed, Imran Naeem Abbasi, Zafar Ahmed Fatmi, Sarah Saleem, Sameen Siddiqui

“…In this paper, we report findings of a district-level disease prevalence survey of all types of illnesses including chronic, infectious, injuries and accidents, and maternal and child health in a rural district in Pakistan.<h4>Methods</h4>A district-level survey was conducted in Thatta in 2019 with a population-representative sample of all ages (n = 7811) a. …”
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Patient preferences for key organizational features of primary cardiovascular care in Quebec: a discrete choice experiment by Claudio Del Grande, Janusz Kaczorowski, Marie-Pascale Pomey

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of key organizational features identified by patients and providers on patients’ choice of a preferred primary care practice to receive cardiovascular care. Methods A discrete choice experiment survey was completed by a weighted online sample of 501 Quebec residents having or being at risk of cardiovascular disease. …”
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