Validation of a novel time-to-event nest density estimator on passerines: An example using Brewer's sparrows (Spizella breweri). by Kaitlyn M Reintsma, Alan H Harrington, Victoria J Dreitz

“…The time-to-event estimator produced similar but more precise nest detection and density estimates than distance sampling methods.…”
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Effects of the construction of Yazd-Eghlid railway on vegetation and soil of shrublands in Kalmand-Bahadoran Protected Area (Yazd Province) by Hanieh Khodad Saryazdi, Samira Hosseinjafari, Mohammadreza Elmi

“…This study investigated the effects of Yazd-Eghlid railway construction on some vegetation and soil characteristics of artemisia and camel grass species located in Kalmand-Bahadoran Protected Area.Material and methods: In order to evaluate the vegetation and soil variables in the studied types, random-systematic sampling method was used. …”
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Examining the psychosocial model of sense of presence in the learning management system of e-learning center’s Shahid Beheshti university by soraya khazaei, abbas mohammadi, Mahboobeh Arefi, Esmail Jafari

“…Also, conductiing the more studies with larger sample size could be helpful.…”
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High-resolution mapping of orchard distribution across Italy by Francesco Lodato, Ryan Jayne, Marco Santonico, Maurizio Pollino, Flavio Bellino, Laura De Gara, Bruno Basso

“…A probabilistic XGB classifier was applied, followed by a Bayesian approach using prior data from the national statistical system to calibrate the final classification probabilities.The final scope of this study is to enhance the specificity of certain subclasses within Corine Land Cover class 2 in Italy, with a particular focus on the most prevalent orchards. Our method, which combines machine learning with Bayesian calibration, has proven effective in identifying more specific crops that are often present in particular regions and therefore underrepresented at the national level. …”
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Paddy farmers' knowledge, perception, and satisfaction on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in Nepal by Udit Prakash Sigdel, Kailash Nath Pyakuryal, Durga Devkota, Gana Pati Ojha

“…So, this study aimed at assessing the paddy farmers' knowledge, perception, and satisfaction on ICT tools in Jhapa, Kapilbastu, and Kailai districts following a multistage purposive sampling method. A survey research design was used for the study. …”
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Predictors of the Intention to Perform Preventive Behaviors Against the Occurrence of Breast Cancer by Reza Faryabi, Aboubakr Jafarnezhad, Salman Daneshi

“…The purpose of study was to determine the predictors of the intention to perform preventive behaviors against the occurrence of breast cancer (BC) based on the protection motivation theory (PMT). Methods: This research was a cross-sectional study that was conducted on 400 women aged 18 to 70 living in Babol city with a multi-stage sampling method. …”
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Prediction of Risk Behaviors in HIV-infected Patients Based on Family Functioning: The Mediating Roles of Lifestyle and Risky Decision Making by Fariba Ebrahim Babaei, Mojtaba Habibi Asgarabad, Vahid Nejati, Saeed Ghodrati, Ghasem Keshavarz Gerami

“…Regarding this, the present study aimed to investigate the role of family functioning in predicting risk behaviors in the HIV-infected patients based on the mediating roles of risky decision making and lifestyle. Materials and Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted on 147 HIV-positive patients selected through convenience sampling technique. …”
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The Role of Social Support and Caregiver Burdens among Parents of Children with Cancer by Behzad Roozbeh, Mahsa Naemi, Maryam Soltani Gerdefaramarzi, Zahra Pourmovahed

“…Other factors may be involved in care burden of the parents. More research  is needed with more samples in the future.…”
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Electroshocking as a survey technique for stream‐dwelling amphibians by John O. Cossel Jr., Monica G. Gaige, Joel D. Sauder

“…Our results show electroshocking to be a much more sensitive and efficient method of detecting stream‐dwelling amphibians than the traditional technique of rock rolling. …”
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Role changes and conflicts of working mothers during the corona pandemic (case study: lived experience of working mothers in the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology) by zeynab ghaedrahmat, zahra zare, Mohamad amiri

“…And 15 working mothers have been questioned by purposeful non-random and snowball sampling methods until theoretical saturation is reached. …”
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Mental health disorders and quality of life among Saudi women who have experienced domestic violence by Hend Faye AL-shahrani, Mohammad Ahmed Hammad, Mohammad Ahmed Hammad

“…Data were collected from 387 women from the Riyadh region who had experienced domestic violence (Mean age = 32.47 years; SD = 4.26 years) using a systematic random sampling method. Quantitative data were gathered using the Domestic Violence Scale, the Depression Scale (CES-D-10; Andresen et al., 1994), the General Anxiety Scale (GAD-7; Spitzer et al., 2006), and the Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF; Group, 1998).ResultsThe results revealed that 36.68% of the participants experienced moderate to severe levels of domestic violence. …”
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Consumption behavior, preferences, and willingness to pay for fish attributes in Ghana by Rebecca Owusu, John Micah, William Ghartey

“…A sample of 100 consumers from fish-consuming individuals in the Cape Coast Metropolis of the Central Region was selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. …”
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The Moderating Role of CEO Characteristics in the Relationship between Financial Conditions and Corporate Debt Policy by Heriyanto Heriyanto, Novita Febriany, Mischella Engel

“… Purpose: This study investigates the influence of firm financial characteristics—reflecting asymmetric information—on corporate debt policy, while also examining the moderating role of CEO characteristics within the framework of upper echelon theory. Method: The sample consists of 60 non-financial firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during 2013–2022, selected through purposive sampling. …”
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Appropriateness of Pharmacologic Prophylaxis against Deep Vein Thrombosis in Medical Wards of an Ethiopian Referral Hospital by Mohammed Biset Ayalew, Boressa Adugna Horsa, Meseret Tilahun Zeleke

“…Two hundred and six patients were included in the study using simple random sampling method. Modified Padua Risk Assessment Model was used to determine the risk of thromboembolism. …”
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Research on Underwater Small Target Detection Technology Based on Single-Stage USSTD-YOLOv8n by Weiguo Yi, Jinwei Yang, Lingwei Yan

“…First, CARAFE is adopted as anew up-sampling method to achieve more correct feature reconstruction under low underwater visibility. …”
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Prevalence of Dental Trauma and Their Relationship to Risk Factors among 8–15-Year-Old School Children by Kanamarlapudi Venkata Saikiran, Deepa Gurunathan, Sivakumar Nuvvula, Raghavendra Kumar Jadadoddi, Raichurkar Hemanth Kumar, Uday Chowdary Birapu

“…(b) To collect baseline data as there are limited reports of TDI studies in South India to date. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 6643 children from 78 schools in Mahbubnagar using a multilevel random sampling method. …”
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Ambulance Crash During Emergency Operation in Iran: A Qualitative Study by Rahim Ali Sheikhi, Mohammad Heidari, Hamid Jafari, Sadegh Heydarpoor, Salman Yadollahi

“…This research was done to explain the experiences of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in ACs and provide solutions to prevent and mitigate these accidents. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study used a framework analysis approach and a purposeful sampling method. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of restrictive lung disorder among quarry workers at the Umuoghara quarry site, Ebonyi State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Ngozika Substance Ike-Samuel, Osaeloka C. Ekwueme, Susan Chioma Udeh

“…Data was collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire among 300 quarry workers selected by simple random sampling method. Lung function test was performed using a spirometer- spirovit SPI schiller and data was analyzed with the use of IBM SPSS version 23.0. …”
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Unpacking student engagement and its mediating role in predicting the relationship between self-determination and academic satisfaction among undergraduate students in higher educa... by Yalalem Assefa, Shouket Ahmad Tilwani, Bekalu Tadesse Moges, Huda Majeed

“…Using a correlational study design, the study involved 508 undergraduate students selected by a multistage stratified sampling method. Data was collected using a questionnaire, and the data collected was then analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM). …”
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Discriminating Mental Skills among Adolescent Elite and Competitive Soccer and Volleyball Players by Zahra Fathirezaie, Seyed Hojjat Zamani Sani, Safyeh Ebrahimi, Serge Brand, Iraj Jahanbakhsh, Saeed Nazari

“…The aim of the present research was to study and compare the mental skills of adolescent elite and competitive volleyball and soccer players. Methods. The sample consisted of 100 players (54 elite soccer, 13 elite volleyball, 18 competitive soccer and 15 competitive volleyball) selected via a purposive sampling method. …”
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