Weighing benefits in cocoa farming systems: An analysis of profitability in certified and non-certified cocoa farming schemes in Cameroon by Peter Ngek Shillie, Roland Azibo Balgah, Eteindem Frederick Mbufor

“…This study estimates profits in certified and non-certified cocoa farming systems in Meme Division in Cameroon. Mixed methods research design and the multistage sampling technique were applied to collect and analyse data, and comparatively estimate profits by applying the gross margins (GM), net farm income (NFI), net present value (NPV), benefit cost ratio (BCR) and internal rate of return (IRR) analyses on 460 individual cocoa farmers. …”
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Prevalence of GERD Symptoms and its Related Risk Factors Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia by Abdulwahed A. Alotay, Mohammad A. Alhajery, Khaled Mohammed Alsultan, Rand Naif Alanazi, Abdulrahman Saleh Bin Noman, Faris Bander Alshabanat, Renad Razen Almutairi, Hamzah Ali Hamzah Alhamzah, Rayan A. Qutob, Abdulrahman Mohammed Alanazi, Mohammad Rediny Alshammri, Eysa Alsolamy, Abdullah Alghamdi

“…An estimated sample size of 210 was computed. A convenience sampling technique was employed, with a self-administered survey distributed electronically through social media platforms to reach the target population. …”
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Organizational strategies for cancer screening outreach and navigation: A qualitative study by Ann M. Nguyen, Oliver Lontok, Jeanne M. Ferrante, Anita Y. Kinney

“…Our study aimed to identify current strategies used by outreach and navigation teams to facilitate cancer screening.Methods: In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews (N = 11) were conducted using positive deviant sampling to recruit cancer screening outreach and navigation teams from healthcare organizations across New Jersey. …”
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Malocclusion traits as risk indicators for depression in young adults: A population-based cross-sectional study by Ahmed A. Alsulaiman

“…The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was used for data procurement. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a nationally representative population sample, including data from 3,806 participants surveyed between 1988 and 1994 under the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III. …”
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Care guide for patients with class II malocclusion with actively growing permanent dentition by Félix Adjei Tannor, Olga Lidia Véliz Concepción, Waldo Pérez Garcia, Armando San Miguel Pentòn

“…The studied universe was all the Orthodontic specialists in the Villa Clara province, Sancti Spíritus and Cienfuegos, from which an intentional non-probabilistic sampling was carried out by criteria and the sample was made up of 20 specialists and seven experts (higher category specialists) with criteria of inclusion.…”
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF 'LUDO GENTING' GAME ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH KNOWLEDGE by Lisbet Octovia Manalu, Dinta

“…Educational games have been shown to be more effective in enhancing knowledge and promoting healthy behaviors compared to traditional lecture-based methods. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Relation between Anxiety and Physical Aggression of Dementia Patients at the Department of Geriatric Mental Health by Kanchan Sahu, Sudha Mishra, Bhupendra Singh

“…Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the anxiety and physical aggression and relation between them of dementia patients. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach and cross-sectional, descriptive design was used for data collection using nonprobability, purposive sampling technique from 55 dementia patients diagnosed by psychiatrist from the outpatient and inpatient departments of Geriatric Mental Health King George's Medical University, Uttar Pradesh, India, using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and Cohen Mansfield agitation inventory. …”
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A review of internal communication research in South Africa by Lucinda Bella-May Sutton

“…The most frequently used theories were relationship management theory and reputation management theories, and a qualitative research approach was the predominant methodical approach used, with non-probability (purposive) sampling, even though questionnaires were the prevalent data collection tools. …”
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Examining of Predictive Factors for Developing Gastroduodenal Ulcer among Patients Attending Gastrointestinal Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad by Ali Hussein Alek Al-Ganmi, Haider Mohammed Majeed, Ahmed Fleih Hassan

“…This study conducted to examine the predictive factors for developing of gastroduodenal ulcer among patients attending Gastrointestinal Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad, Iraq. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey with a total of 100 patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers was recruited using a nonprobability (purposive) sampling technique from September 10, 2022 to May 20, 2023. …”
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The effect of 6 weeks interval training with 90% vVO2max on atherogenic index, insulin resistance and beta-cell function in overweight men by M Mohammadi, R Alizadeh, L Moradi

“…Background: High-intensity interval training (HIIT), compared with continuous training, can result in relatively more improvement in max exercise capacity, mitochondrial enzymes, and other cellular factors involved in energy metabolism. …”
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Unlocking the black box beyond Bayesian global optimization for materials design using reinforcement learning by Yuehui Xian, Xiangdong Ding, Xue Jiang, Yumei Zhou, Jun Sun, Dezhen Xue, Turab Lookman

“…This approach demonstrates better performance in high-dimensional spaces (D ≥ 6) compared to Bayesian optimization (BO) with the Expected Improvement (EI) acquisition function through more dispersed sampling patterns and better landscape learning capabilities. …”
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Enhancing feedback mechanisms in medical education: insights from clinical instructors in a Taiwanese medical center by Chin-Wen Liao, Chun-Nan Cheng, Wei-Sho Ho, Wei-Lun Huang, Yi-Jung Tsai

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate clinical instructors’ agreement with and the effective implementation of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in a medical center in Taiwan. Methods Clinical instructors qualified as examiners at the designated medical center were surveyed using a stratified random sampling technique. …”
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Study of Attitude and Knowledge toward Sexual Health among Postgraduate Medical Students by Neena S. Sawant, Rashmi Singh

“…This research studied the existing knowledge and comfort while taking sexual history, as well as managing the sex-related problems in patients by the medical postgraduates. Methods: Two hundred medical residents were recruited in the study after informed consent and ethics approval. …”
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A research study on morbidity including silicotuberculosis among the mine workers of Rajasthan by Prakash Tyagi, Rajesh Mehta

“…This inspired us to estimate the morbidity profile of the mine workers in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. Material and methods: Using purposive sampling, 221 workers who responded to an appeal for health check up at the various mines and/or at the residential habitats were selected and conducted between August 2009 and April 2010. …”
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ACUTE FLACCID PARALYSIS REGISTERED FOR THE PERIOD 2012-2020, IN STARA ZAGORA REGION by I. Simeonova, Sv. Petrova, I. Mladenova

“…The children in 3 years old were more affected- 4 patients. About the coverage with polio vaccine: 7 of the patients had 4 doses, 1- had 6 doses, 1 child had 5 doses, and + 1 zero dose. 100% of children are covered, according to their age, with IPV. …”
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Factors Associated with and Predictive Model for Resilience in Family Caregivers of Care-Dependent Adults by Belen Gutierrez-Baena, Ester Gilart, Carmen Romero-Grimaldi

“…<b>Aim:</b> The aim of this study was to explore the factors associated with caregiver resilience and establish a predictive model, including the relationship between preparedness, burden, resilience, and anxiety. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> The study design was descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional, with purposive sampling. …”
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Body image victimization and eating distress in young adult females by Priya Singh, Aarzoo Gupta

“…Settings and Design: Purposive sampling was employed to approach an estimated sample size of 151 young adults (18–26 years). …”
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Exploration of predictive factors based on oral and intestinal bacterial flora for treating patients with urothelial carcinoma. by Yuichi Matsumoto, Yukihiro Hitaka, Hiroshi Hirata, Yoshiaki Yamamoto, Keita Kobayashi, Naohito Isoyama, Toshio Matsubara, Kenji Watanabe, Yoichi Mizukami, Shin Nakagawa, Katsuaki Mishima, Koji Harada, Koji Shiraishi

“…Oral saliva and stool samples were analyzed for 16S rRNA sequences to assess bacterial composition. …”
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Teen mothers’ experiences with youth-friendly health services in Eastern Cape, South Africa by Zikhona S. Ngqola, Carine Prinsloo

“…Setting: The study was conducted in primary healthcare facilities in the Enoch Mgijima district, focusing on teenage mothers aged 10–19. Methods: An exploratory qualitative research design was employed. …”
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Influence of social media fitness influencers’ credibility on users’ physical activity intentions by Lidong Wang, Xiuhong Li, Donghai Wang, Jianyong Zhu

“…By integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior with source credibility theory, this research examines the effectiveness of digital health communication in China, offering a novel approach. Methods Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey using convenience sampling, targeting 339 active fitness video viewers on DouYin, China's premier short video platform. …”
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