RETRACTED ARTICLE: Psycho-linguistic and educational challenges in Teaching Chinese (Mandarin) Language: voices from None-Chinese teachers of Mandarin language by Lei Pan, Dan Sun, Yumei Zou, Yi Cao, Jingxian Zhang, Fangfang Li

“…Understanding the linguistic, educational, and psychological challenges can inform the development of more effective teaching methods, curriculum design, and motivation-enhancing strategies, ultimately promoting a more successful and engaging Mandarin language learning experience for non-native speakers.…”
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Child food poverty prevalence and its associated factors in Dale district, Sidama region, Ethiopia. by Zenamlak Yemane, Assefa Philipos Kare, Amelo Bolka, Fentaw Wassie Feleke

“…A multi-stage random sampling technique was applied to select 509 study participants. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of effective breastfeeding technique among early postpartum mothers in Fuzhou, China: A cross-sectional study. by Neema E Mawi, Hu Rong-Fang, Heavenlight A Paulo, Na Chen, Gui-Hua Liu, Mohammed Abba-Aji

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of effective BFT among early post-partum mothers.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a cross-sectional study among 415 early post-partum mothers in Fuzhou, China. …”
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Heightened Awareness of Oppressive Systems May Impact Black Library Workers’ Perceptions of Inequitable Hiring and Retention Practices in Public and Academic Libraries by Hilary Jasmin

“…Conclusion – Black participants were more likely to report that their library hires, promotes, and retains BIPOC library workers compared to non-Black participants. …”
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Changes in primary healthcare workforce burnout during and after the termination of COVID-19 emergency response: A one-and-half-year observational study by Xueji Wu, Huihong Ruan, Xiaoying Feng, Chaojun Xie, Ronald R. O’Donnell, Zhoubin Zhang

“…The current study compared the changes in the three dimensions of burnout in PHCW during and after the response. Methods: Two convenience-sampling, online, cross-sectional questionnaire studies were conducted in local PHCW. …”
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Structural equation modeling of parents\' communication patterns with mental health in adolescents with the mediation of cognitive emotion regulation and mindfulness by Hakimeh Mohammadpour, Kobra Haji Alizadeh, Ziba Barghi Irani

“…The population consisted of all adolescents aged 14 to 17 attending the second cycle of secondary education in the academic year 2021-2022. A sample of 314 individuals was selected using convenience sampling. …”
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Impact of conscientiousness and extraversion on job satisfaction among academic staff in south-western Nigerian tertiary institutions: A cross-institutional analysis by Callistus Destiny Odeh, Galina V. Astratova, Olatunji Olaide Hezekiah, Chigozirim Ndubuisi Onwusiribe, Li Tianyou, Abigail Olamide Onifade

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between personality traits (specifically conscientiousness and extraversion) and job satisfaction among academic staff in South-Western Nigerian tertiary institutions, addressing a significant research gap in understanding these dynamics within this specific context. Materials and methods. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 384 academic staff across six selected tertiary institutions in South-Western Nigeria through purposive sampling and a structured questionnaire. …”
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A Neighborhood Approach for Using Remotely Sensed Data to Estimate Current Ranges for Conservation Assessments by Bethany A. Johnson, Gonzalo E. Pinilla‐Buitrago, Robert P. Anderson

“…We determined deforestation tolerance threshold values by matching occurrence records with forest cover data using two methods: (1) extracting the exact pixel value where a record fell; and (2) using the neighborhood value (more likely to characterize conditions within the radius of actual sampling). …”
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OVERVIEW OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC RHINOSINUSITIS UNDERGOING SURGERY IN PADANG, WEST SUMATRA, 2018-2022 by Dolly Irfandy, Tuti Handayani, Bestari Jaka Budiman, Cahaya Megananda

“…Djamil Padang for the period January 2018 – December 2022 with a total sample of 138 patients. Samples were collected using a total sampling technique and then analyzed univariately. …”
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Complexity of unmet basic needs of children in adversity in China's fragmented child protection system - Risk and protective factors from a bioecological perspective by Ning Zhu, Ruoran Qiu, Timo Toikko

“…Participants: The study analyzed data from 1243 children in adversity and their families, covering diverse schooling levels, types of adversity, guardianship arrangements, and family structures, with children aged 6–18 years. Methods: The sample was selected by cluster and systematic sampling. …”
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Association of circle of willis variants with stroke and aneurysm: insights from a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia by Hashime Meketa Negatie, Molla Asnake Kebede, Alemayehu Dagne Abate, Solyana Haileselassie Admassie, Adugnaw Bogale Worku, Hanan Tofiek Ahmed, Yohanes Yoseph Mesfine, Melkamu Mitikie Melak

“…Conclusions Hypoplastic arteries are more frequently observed in the posterior portion of the CoW than in the anterior portion. …”
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Health and social impacts of California wildfires and the deficiencies in current recovery resources: An exploratory qualitative study of systems-level issues. by Annie Rosenthal, Eric Stover, Rohini J Haar

“…Through interviews with service providers, this article explores how these recent wildfires have impacted surrounding communities and the role various recovery resources have played in responding to the short- and long-term health and social needs of survivors.<h4>Methods</h4>Using a purposive sampling methodology, we interviewed 21 health and social service personnel who assisted in wildfire recovery efforts in California in 2017 and 2018. …”
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The choice of treatment and the motivations behind it impact clinical outcomes among patients with adequate control of their rheumatic disease: A real-life study. by Irazú Contreras-Yáñez, Guillermo A Guaracha-Basáñez, Diana Padilla-Ortiz, Laura L Franco-Mejía, Laura V Vargas-Sánchez, Julia G Jiménez-Decle, Virginia Pascual-Ramos

“…Motivations related to evidence-based medicine and personal experience were more frequently referred to in FCHO. Concerns related to current or future drug shortages and a history of adverse events/intolerance were more frequent in SCHO. …”
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Evaluation of the responsiveness of the Iranian health system to the needs of the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic: a community-based study by Sepideh Niazie, Heshmatolah Heydari, Hadi Hayati, Ali Dehghani

“…As a vulnerable part of society, the elderly are exposed to more harm when facing pandemics of infectious diseases, so the quality of the health system’s response is critical for these individuals. …”
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What do husbands know about neonatal danger signs? A cross-sectional study in Dessie City, Northeast Ethiopia by Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Mastewal Arefaynie, Yawkal Tsega, Amare Zeleke, Endalkachew Mesfin Gebeyehu

“…Objective This study assessed husbands’ knowledge of neonatal danger signs in Dessie City, Northeast Ethiopia, focusing on fathers of infants born within the preceding 6 months (2023).Design Community-based cross-sectional study.Setting Dessie City, Northeast Ethiopia.Participants We systematically selected 613 husbands of postpartum women (sampling period: December 15, 2022,–January 15, 2023).Methods Data were collected via structured questionnaires, entered into EpiData (v4.6) and analysed using SPSS (v26). …”
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Cognitive and Spontaneous Brain Activity in Nonaddictive Smartphone Users Among Older Adults in China: Cross-Sectional Study by Zhenyu Wan, Xucong Qin, Qirong Wan, Baohua Xu, Hong Lin, Fangcheng Ouyang, Gaohua Wang

“… Abstract BackgroundThe effects of smartphone use on mental health and brain activity in adolescents have received much attention; however, the effects on older adults have received little attention. As more and more older adults begin to use smartphones, exploring the effects of nonaddictive smartphone use on mental health, cognitive function, and brain activity in older adults is imperative. …”
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Predictors of stages of adoption of colorectal cancer screening among adults attending primary healthcare centers in Turkey by Elif Dönmez, Nadire Ercan Toptaner, Elvan E. Ata, Zeynep Dülger, Onur Acar

“…Multistage cluster sampling was used to select 20 primary healthcare centers. …”
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Clinical Spectrum and Treatment Patterns in Patients with Adenoviral Conjunctivitis: A Single Center Experience by Maeirah Shafique, Beenish Saleem, Samar Fatima, Hamza Akram, Nauroz Fatima, Bushra Akbar, Noureen Malik

“…The steroid group was more effective in treating adenoviral conjunctivitis, with 68.4% of patients showing significant improvement in key symptoms, compared to 46.7% in the antihistamine group. …”
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The relationship between work-family conflict and missed nursing care; a cross-sectional study in Iran by Mohammad Javad Ahmadzadeh-Zeidi, Zahra Rooddehghan, Shima Haghani

“…Nurses under 29 years old and male nurses had more missed nursing care other than their participants. …”
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Determinants of stillbirth among mothers who gave birth at Bishoftu General Hospital, Ethiopia: using a Bayesian logistic regression model by Yeshi Regassa, Hunde Lemi, Tesfaye Getachew Charkos

“…A systematic random sampling technique was used to select samples of the study subjects. …”
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