Translating, Adapting and Validating the Revised MISSCARE Survey for Use in Norwegian Hospitals—A Pilot Study by Kjersti Grønning PhD, Melliane Muteba Olsen MSc, Beate André PhD

“…However, further studies should be conducted to confirm the factor structure in larger and more diverse populations.…”
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Early Implementation of Universal Health Coverage Among Hypertension Subjects in Sleman District of Yogyakarta by Rita Suhadi, Yunita Linawati, Dita M Virginia, Christianus H Setiawan

“… Aim: to evaluate the participant rate of the new universal health coverage (UHC) and its impact on the hypertensive subjects from the rural area in the Sleman-District of Yogyakarta during the early implementation. Methods: this epidemiological survey of the new UHC implementation was included as an analytical crosssectional study done with cluster random sampling. …”
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Electrolyte Imbalance in Seizure Patients Presenting to the Emergency Room: A Frequency Analysis by Sadam Hussain, Syeda Fatimah Zareen, Karim Baskh, Muhammad Hamza Rizwan, Muhammad Dawood, Nayab Chaudhery

“…Conclusion: Patients with prior epilepsy and those on AEDs are more likely to have electrolyte imbalances, particularly involving calcium, magnesium, and sodium. …”
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Frequency of Dental Caries and Status of Permanent Mandibular First Molar in Young Adults by Syed Ahmed Omer, Daud Mirza, Isra Ahmed, Omer Moosani, Syed Muzzamil Ali Shah

“…Out of which 928 were males(60.7%) and 601 were females (39.3%). The sample was collected through convenience sampling and the performa was designed which comprised of demographic data including age, gender, carious and filled/unfilled status of left and right permanent mandibular molar (36,46) and informed verbal consent was taken. …”
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Investigating the effect of meditation (relaxation) exercises on cognitive abilities and maintaining stability in inactive elderly people by Somaye Talighi, Hamidreza Jalili, Sepide Jordakani

“…Background and Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of meditation exercises on cognitive abilities and stability maintenance in inactive elderly people. Materials and Methods: In a quasi-experimental study, 16 inactive elderly people (mean age 72±6 years) from Qom province in 1403 were selected through convenience and purposeful sampling and randomly assigned to two meditation exercise groups (n=8) and control (n=8). …”
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Awareness and barriers of adherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease guidelines among respiratory therapists by Nowaf Y. Alobaidi, Abdulelah M. Aldhahir, Ahmed H. Alasimi, Mohammed A. Almeshari, Ali Altoraibili, Aqeel Al-Abdulsalam, Ahmed Almoraihel, Thamer Alabbad, Elyas Alanazi, Rayan A. Siraj, Jaber S. Alqahtani

“…This study assessed RT awareness and barriers to adherence to the updated 2023 GOLD guidelines for COPD management in Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A modified cross-sectional online survey (snowball sampling) was distributed via social media from December 2023 to March 2024. …”
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Serious Games in Entrepreneurship Classroom: Pedagogical Implications and Outcomes by Hui Yan Yeong, Ann Rosnida Md Deni

“…Limitations related to context, sampling, and reliance on self-reported data suggest the need for future research across diverse educational settings using mixed-methods or longitudinal approaches. …”
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Iranian Women’s Experience of Self-Care in Breast Cancer Prevention: A Qualitative Study by Mitra Savabi-Esfahani, Fariba Taleghani, Mahnaz Noroozi, Maryam Kianpour, Zahra Boroumandfar, Maryam Sadat Hashemi, Tahereh Changiz, Zahra Ravankhah, Shaghayegh Haghjooy Javanmard, Kobra Salehi

“…The aim of this study was to describe women’s experiences of self-care in breast cancer prevention. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-exploratory qualitative study, 38 participants, including 23 women who were eligible for breast cancer screening, eight service providers, and seven health policymakers, were selected by purposive sampling. …”
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The mismatch in hierarchical diagnosis and treatment construction and related reasons: a qualitative analysis from ZX City, Hubei Province by Yuhui Ruan, Mingming Yu

“…Open questions were designed through theoretical sampling and coding processes until theoretical saturation was achieved. …”
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Utilization of Electronic Medical Records and Service Delivery at Medicus Health Care Kabale Municipality. by Kukunda, Tash

“…Data collected was analyzed using thematic analysis and content analysis and a purposive sampling technique was used to get the sample. The findings revealed the types of electronic medical records kept at MHC for example; the Physician Order Entry, Administrative records, Laboratory records Out-patient and inpatient electronic records, and Pharmacy records. …”
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Employment Relations and the Performance of Government Entities: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Asiimwe, Jackline

“…Data was collected using a questionnaire and interview guide, simple random and purposive sampling methods were used. Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used to analyze data as a sample size of 50 respondents was used. …”
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Archiving of Records in Kanungu Local Government Registry. by Atuhaire, Catherine

“…Data was collected using interviews, documentary review, and observation methods. A total of 15 respondents were selected using a purposive sampling technique. …”
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Impact of Accommodation Facilities on Tourism Development in Kabale District. by Ashaba, Praise

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques in identifying the study sample population. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Financial Performance of SACCOs in Kabale Municipality. by Kyomugisha, Loyce

“…These were selected using simple random sampling and contacted by questionnaires and interview guide. …”
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Appraisal Systems and Employees’ Performance in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Muruhura, Abel

“…Data collection methods included questionnaires, interviews, and documentary reviews. …”
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Factors associated with delays in seeking tuberculosis treatment among patients at Muhima district hospital, Rwanda by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Yasmin Omar, Umubyeyi

“…Systematic sampling technique used to select 60 TB patients from target population. …”
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The Impact of Physical Workload and Personal Factors on Nutritional Status Among Manufacturing Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study by Indah Lutfiya, Mursyidul Ibad, Nur Anisah Rahmawati, Ratih Damayanti, Tofan Agung Eka Prasetya, Ibrahim Al Khowwas

“…More than half of the respondents are female, do not have a high school education, and have never exercised. …”
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Framing of Oil Spillage and Gas Flaring in Rivers State in Three Selected Nigerian Newspapers by Ata-Awaji Reuben, Nyerhovwo MUOBOGHARE, Bassey IKOT-OSIN, Soibi ORUWARI, Etimbuk OBOT, Emmanuel Omula, Theresa LINUS, Peace OJONTA, Simon SHEYIGARI

“…Objective: The study aimed at ascertaining how Punch, Vanguard and Daily Trust newspapers framed oil spillage and gas flaring in Rivers State, from January 2022 to December 2023. Methods: The study adopted content analysis as its research design, thus studying 504 editions of the newspapers selected through composite week sampling. …”
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Unraveling research self-efficacy and concerns as factors associated with psychological distress among nursing scholars in the era of artificial intelligence: a multi-campus survey by Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Mohamed Zoromba, Hussein M. Magdi, Heba El-Gazar, Shimmaa Mohamed Elsayed, Omnya Sobhy Mohamad El-ayari, Selwan Mahmoud Ibrahim Balha, Alzahraa Abdel Aziz Omar Abdel Rahman, Rasha Salah Eweida

“…The study employed a clustered sampling technique to ensure representation from different regions. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of hygiene among children in schools of Central Kazakhstan: a cross-sectional study by Ulpan Kuandyk, Alua Omarova, Nailya Delellis

“…In terms of hygiene practices, girls brushed their teeth twice a day more often (68.7% of girls vs. 57.5% of boys, P < 0.05). …”
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