The influence of interpersonal relationships on college students’ physical activity: chain-mediated effects of social support and exercise motivation by Yiqing Wang, Yue Wang, Moran Lv, Zhichen Cheng, YuLiu Tao

“…Data analysis was conducted with SPSS 27.0, employing methods such as independent sample t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, Harman’s single-factor test to check for common method bias, and bootstrapped mediation testing using the PROCESS macro.ResultsInterpersonal relationships were found to significantly influence university students’ physical activity, with this effect partially explained by the sequential mediation of social support and motivation to exercise. …”
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Domestic violence and childhood trauma among married women using machine learning approach: a cross-sectional study by Abbas Al Mutair, Chandni Saha, Layila Alhassan, Hawra Albahrani, Norah A. Alkhamis, Hajar Al Sultan, Muhammad Daniyal, Alya Elgamri

“…This study aims to measure the prevalence and factors associated with DV as well as childhood trauma (CT) in the Al Hasa region. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted on 503 married women by using convenient sampling reporting DV and CT using two validated questionnaires, respectively. …”
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Inequity in access to medications among communities in Eastern Ethiopia: a decomposition analysis by Dumessa Edessa, Fekede Asefa Kumsa, Girmaye Dinsa, Lemessa Oljira

“…Hence, we aimed to assess inequity in access to needed medications among communities in eastern Ethiopia. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study among 2,256 households, which were sampled using a stratified cluster sampling strategy from Haramaya and Harar sub-districts. …”
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Epidemiology of lameness in prepartum dairy heifers and its association with milk production, reproduction, and diseases in the postpartum period by B.S. Souza, R.R. Daros

“…Behavior was assessed using a one-zero sampling method, with 3 scans per visit. The air temperature in the freestall was recorded continuously during the study period. …”
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Biodiversity patterns and environmental drivers of fragile alpine glacial lake ecosystems in the Himalaya: Implications for conservation and management by Muhammad Manzoor, Mushtaq Ahmad, Syed Waseem Gillani, Muhammad Waheed, Jussi Grießinger, Hamayun Shaheen, Wolfgang Jens-Henrik Meier

“…A systematic quadrat sampling method was employed to sample vegetation attributes across 47 sites for the period July to September in 2023 and 2024, encompassing a total of 940 quadrats. …”
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Polineoplasia in patients with cervical cancer in the Chelyabinsk region of Russia by S. A. Bekhtereva, A. S. Domogirova, A. V. Vazhenin, I. A. Aksenova

“…The survival rates of cancer patients in the Chelyabinsk region were calculated automatically with the use of the computer program "Calculation of survival rates" — an application to the population-based cancer registry of OOO Novell-SPb. Using the method of continuous sampling, we carried out a retrospective analysis of the case histories of patients with PMC of the female reproductive system treated in the SBEO CRCOD for 15 years (1999-2013).Results. …”
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Prevalence of occupational injuries and associated factors among small scale industry Workers in Harar Town, eastern Ethiopia by Desi Debelu, Sina Temesgen Tolera, Negga Baraki, Dechasa Adare Mengistu

“…A simple random sampling method was employed to select the study participant, resulting in the inclusion of 639 participants in the study. …”
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Factors influencing resilience and its relationship with spiritual coping strategies among nursing college students: a latent profile analysis by Shuang Hu, Siying Liu, Qizhi Yang, Ting Zhao, Batool Shumaila, Yajing Xian, Hongyang Liu, Dandan Xu, Huiping Hu, Xianhong Li

“…This study identifies distinct resilience profiles among nursing students, examines their associations with spiritual coping strategies, and determines demographic factors associated with these profiles. Method A cross-sectional study of 1,223 nursing students was conducted using convenience sampling from May 13 to 24, 2024. …”
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Monocropping vs mixed cropping systems under a changing climate: Smallholder farmers' perceptions and farm profitability in Eastern Rwanda by Hashakimana Léonidas, Tessema Toru, Niyitanga Fidèle, Mulugeta D. Watabaji, Tadele Bedo Gelete, Hirwa Hubert

“…Purposive and multi-stage random sampling techniques were used for selecting sample households (n = 196). …”
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Investigating the effect of the digital storytelling of peers’ childbirth experiences on the perception and mode of childbirth: a quasi-experimental study by Zahra Mahdavi, Leila Amiri-Farahani, Sally Pezaro, Hamid Salehiniya, Soghra Omrani Saravi

“…Convenience sampling was used to recruit 65 eligible participants from each center group. …”
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Intended place of residence in old age of internal migrants aged 15–64 years: a citywide cross-sectional study in Shanghai, China by Jing Zhao, Yan Su, Yanyan Mao, An-na Chen, Xiao-ping Zhou, Wei-jin Zhou, Qian-xi Zhu

“…Objectives To explore the intentions of working-age internal migrants concerning their place of residence in old age and the relevant influencing factors.Method A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the 17 districts of Shanghai, China in 2013. …”
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Acute tonsillitis and pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders: the first result of a possible association analysis by E. R. Meskina, L. A. Galkina, T. V. Stashko

“…The aim is to discover a possible relationship between acute exudative tonsillitis and FDDS in children in the context of clinical and medico-social assessment. Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was performed using the continuous sampling method. …”
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Investigating the impact of variety of e-retail delivery service options on customer retention by Soheila Zarinjoy alvar, shahin raz, Ali Tavakolifar

“…These numbers were selected based on the available random sampling method. The collection tool in this research included a questionnaire used to confirm its validity, face validity and Cronbach's alpha were used for its reliability. …”
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Measuring the needs of dementia patients' caregivers: An assessment study from King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved wi... by Amal Al Suliman, Arwa Alotaibi, Waad Bin Afif, Ahmed Mkrshy, Ahoud Altamimi, Faris Baawad, Somaya Al Zhrani, Athbi Alenizi, Khlood Aldhamen, Rokaya Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Fadhel, Khalid Almalki, Hussain Alatram, Amani Alkhaldi, Hani almugti

“…This study aimed to improve and redesign the current healthcare service by assessing the needs of Saudi dementia patients’ caregivers using carers’ needs assessment for dementia (CNA-D). Methods Through a cross-sectional design and convenient sampling technique (non-probability Sampling), this study was carried out in two Saudi home care centers. …”
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Clinicoradiological Manifestations of Melioidosis with Pulmonary Involvement in a Tertiary Hospital Setup by P Prem Ananth, R Anand, R Prathipa, S Raghul Raj, N Nagarajan

“…Conclusion: Our study highlights the importance of clinical assessment, radiological findings, appropriate sampling, and culture methods in suspected melioidosis cases, especially in patients residing in endemic areas such as the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, thereby initiating early antibiotics for improved patient outcomes.…”
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Dynamic representations of theory testing in physical activity using ecological momentary assessment: an example guide utilizing multi-process action control by Ryan E. Rhodes, Matthew Y. W. Kwan

“…Behavioral theories are essential in understanding physical activity (PA) and developing effective intervention strategies, yet most theories have been developed alongside common research methods available at their inception. Contemporary data collection methods such as intensive longitudinal designs (e.g., Ecological Momentary Assessment; EMA) are beginning to facilitate more advanced approaches to theorizing. …”
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Prevalence of Post-Surgical Maxillary Defects and Causes of Maxillary Resections in Patients Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospitals of Multan, Pakistan by Rida Anjum, Maria Komil Ghumman, Malik Adeel Anwar, Waleed Ishaq, Sana Urooj, Umar Farooq

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of maxillary post-surgical defects and, primary causes of maxillectomy among patients in South Punjab, Pakistan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample size of 32 patients at two tertiary care hospitals in Multan from September 2023 to August 2024 using nonprobability convenience sampling. …”
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The mediating role of peritraumatic stress in the relationship between childhood psychological maltreatment and optimism and pessimism among earthquake survivors in Turkey by Zafer Güney ÇAĞIŞ, İslam AKÇE, Izaddin Ahmad AZİZ, Amelia RIZZO, Gabriella NUCERA, Nicola BRAGAZZI, Lukasz SZARPAK, Francesco CHIRICO, Arash ZIAPOUR, Mehmet Emin ŞAKAR, Şoreş Hakı ÇELİK, Murat YILDIRIM

“…Therefore, in this study, it was aimed to examine the mediating role of peritraumatic distress in the relationship between childhood psychological maltreatment and optimism and pessimism among earthquake survivors. Methods: Using a snowball sampling technique with a cross-sectional research design, the sample comprised 311 adults who survived earthquake survivors in Turkey. …”
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Needlestick and Sharp Injuries among Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Manipur, India: A Cross-sectional Study by A Yanal Umar, Hanjabam Sanayaima Devi, Priya Laikhuram

“…Objective: To determine the prevalence of NSSI and identify the associated risk factors among HCWs of a tertiary care hospital in Manipur. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample size of 383. …”
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The relationships of emotional expressiveness, positive affect, and negative affect with dark triad personality traits (Machiavellianism, narcissism, Psychopathy) by S Amiri, F Sepehrian Azar

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships of emotional expressiveness, positive and negative affect with dark triad personality traits. Materials and methods: In this descriptive correlational study, 300 students based on multi-stage cluster sampling from the Urmia University were selected. …”
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