Social Media Addiction and Social Skills: Implications for Societal Learning Systems, Technology, Social Economy, and Societal Challenges by Semra Tetik, Catalin Popescu, Bülent Akkaya

“…The population of the study consists of students studying at a university in Turkey, and the sample consists of 394 university students selected by convenience sampling method. …”
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Fatigue Assessment: Study Based on Physical Activity and Muscular Strength at Sedentary Workers by Shintia Yunita Arini, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, Khadizah Abdul-Mumin, Bian Shabri Putri Irwanto, Asri Meidyah Agustin

“…The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of physical activity and muscular strength with the incidence of fatigue in sedentary workers at Kalla Group located in Makassar, South Sulawesi. Method: The research is cross sectional study with samples in this study were sedentary workers who had relatively similar workloads and lifestyles which were then selected through simple random sampling calculations. …”
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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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Follow-up of phenotype and metabolic changes in adult males living with HIV on combination antiretroviral therapy (CART) for a decade by Samantha Satyakumar, Prasanna Kumar, Priscilla Rupali, Shajith Anoop, Debashree Banerjee, Felix K. Jebasingh, Asha Hesarghatta Shyamasunder, Grace Rebekah, Nihal Thomas

“…In this cross- sectional, observational study, male PLWH (n = 29; mean age: 45.5 years) treated on CART for a decade and above were recruited by purposive sampling method. Anthropometry and skinfold thickness were measured. …”
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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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Health, social, and civic society professionals' and volunteers' view on the health among young people in unstable housing situations in the south of Sweden: a qualitative intervie... by Elisabeth Mangrio, Maria Afzelius, My Lilja, My Lilja, John Stigmar, Annelie Björkhagen Turesson

“…It is therefore important to illuminate how health, social, and civic society professionals and volunteers see the overall health situation for young people (16–27 years) in unstable housing situations.MethodSixteen health, social, and civic society professionals and volunteers, from both municipal and governmental organizations and civic society, were interviewed during 2024 and were reached through convenience and purposive sampling. …”
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PROFILE OF INCOMPATIBLE REACTIONS TO PACKED RED CELL TRANSFUSION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT SANGLAH HOSPITAL by I Nyoman Arsana, Ni Nyoman Sri Puspa Adi, Ni Ketut Ayu Juliasih

“…Sample determination using saturated sampling techniques and data analysis were carried out descriptively. …”
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The Effect of Core Product Quality on Organizational Performance Considering the Mediating Role of Fan Satisfaction (Case study: Persepolis and Esteghlal Football Club) by Mehdi Pourhossein, Ebrahim Ali Doost Ghahfarkhi, Mehrzad Hamidi, Khadijeh Pourzabih Sarhamami

“…This study aimed to develop a model to investigate the effect of a core product quality on financial and sporting performance considering the mediating role of fan satisfaction in the two most popular clubs in Iran (Persepolis and Esteghlal).Methodology: The data was collected using the questionnaire survey and purposive and available sampling method. The statistical population of the study included all managers, experts, elites, and individuals who had sufficient knowledge and information (like club veterans) concerning the two most popular football clubs in Iran (Persepolis and Esteghlal). …”
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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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Level of Knowledge and Associated Factors of Postnatal Mothers’ towards Essential Newborn Care Practices at Governmental Health Centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Demis Berhan, Hanna Gulema

“…Institutional-based cross-sectional study with internal comparison was conducted using multistage sampling method in AA health centers from December 5 to January 30, 2016. …”
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The Analysis of Students’ Learning Outcomes Majoring in Natural Science and Social Science at Accounting Education Study Program by Sahade Sahade, M. Yusuf A. Ngampo

“…It happened because the learning method which used by Natural science graduates more practical and the Social science graduates usually had discussions because they thought they already had the basic knowledge of accounting.…”
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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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