IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES DIVERSITY ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MULTINATIONAL FOOD PRODUCING INDUSTRY IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA by Solomon Akpoviroro Kowo, Ismaila Bolarinwa Kadiri, Abu Zekeri

“…The study made used of macorr sample size determination. The research questionnaire was administered to three hundred and seventy-five (375) employees which was the sample size representing the chosen study population of the 5 selected multinational food industry in South-West Nigeria. …”
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Effect of Pinus pine wood sylvestris on cow's milk chemical composition by Mukhtarova Olga, Feyzullaev Feyzullah, Mkrtchyan Gayane, Krovikova Anna, Lashneva Irina

“…The cows of the experimental groups received 300, 500 and 700 ml of an aqueous extract of Pinus sylvestris ExtPine® pine trunk wood daily, while the control group received a standard diet without additives. The research methods included: regular milk sampling every two weeks with subsequent analysis of its chemical composition (milk fat, protein, lactose, dry matter, casein, acetone, ketone bodies, etc.), analysis of the fatty acid composition of milk with a study of the effect of the additive on the content of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. …”
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A Lower Energy Balance is Associated With Higher Severity and Odd of Depression Based on the Beck Depression Inventory‐13 (BDI‐13) in a Retiring Age Population: A Population‐Based... by Mohammad Reza Shadmand Foumani Moghadam, Mostafa Shahraki Jazinaki, Zohre Hosseini, Fatemeh Rajabi, Sharif Etemdi, Melika Hadizadeh, Parnian Pezeshki, Mohammad Amushahi, Reza Rezvani

“…This study aims to investigate the relationship between energy balance and the risk of depression in a retiring‐age population. Methods In this population‐based cluster‐sampling cross‐sectional approach, a total of 765 retiring‐age individuals were categorized into different levels of depression using the Beck Depression Inventory‐13 (BDI‐13). …”
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Serial Mediation Effects on Relationships among Mobbing, Organizational Cynicism, Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention: Research on Disabled Individuals in Organizations by Tezcan Zeynep Özkan Tilki, Semra Güney, Selin Metin Camgöz

“…The data was gathered by survey through convenience and snow ball sampling methods. The 40% disability rate used in the public sector was the determining factor of the inclusion criteria. …”
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Clinical and biochemical characterization of hepatitis B surface antigen-positive patients with or without Helicobacter pylori co-infection at the University of Gondar Comprehensiv... by Mekuriaw Belayneh, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Mulualem Lemma, Zenahebezu Abay, Yeshambel Belyhun

“…The relationship between Helicobacter pylori and HBsAg+ patients was not well investigated and has attracted much scientific and clinical interest, although the relationship remains controversial.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the clinical and biochemical characteristics of HBsAg+ liver disease patients with and without H. pylori infection.MethodsFrom April 1, 2021, to March 30, 2022, a hospital-based cross-sectional study was done at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital on 384 known HBsAg+ liver disease patients recruited using a convenient sampling technique. …”
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Psychosocial risks and mental health of preschool care providers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: a cross-sectional study by Sin Wan Tham, Min Fui Wong, Maslinor Binti Ismail, Noriklil Bukhary Binti Ismail Bukhary

“…This study aimed to determine psychosocial factors associated with the mental health of preschool care providers in Kuala Lumpur. Methods A random cluster sampling cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2019. …”
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Impact of hospitalization on nutritional status in persons aged 65 years and over (NUTRIFRAG Study): Protocol for a prospective observational study. by Cristina Carretero-Randez, María Isabel Orts-Cortés, Margarita Rodríguez-Pérez, Víctor Manuel Gonzalez-Chordá, Eva María Trescastro-López, Joan Blanco-Blanco, Jordi Martínez-Soldevila, Aránzazu Ruiz-Heras-Hera, Pedro Raúl Castellano-Santana, Amando Marquez-Sixto, Manuela Domingo-Pozo, Antonia Inmaculada Zomeño-Ros, Jesica Montero-Marco, Marta Charlo-Bernardos, Joaquín Moncho, Ángel Luís Abad-González, María Trinidad Castillo-García, Ana Belén Sánchez-García, Ana María De Pascual Y Medina, Rosa Ana Clement-Santamaría, Ascensión Franco-Bernal, Rafaela Camacho-Bejarano

“…Using consecutive sampling, a total of 4077 patients will be included (453 in each hospital). …”
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Open Drug Scenes Survey in Brazilian cities: main findings from São Paulo, Fortaleza, and Brasília by Clarice Sandi Madruga, Kátia Isicawa de Sousa Barreto, Danilo Seabra, André Constantino Miguel, Cláudio Jerônimo da Silva, Gleuda Simone Apolinário, Guilherme Godoy, Lidiane Nogueira Rebouças, Natália Alexandre Ferreira, Quirino Cordeiro, Rogério Adriano Bosso, Ronaldo Ramos Laranjeira

“…ABSTRACT Objective: The latest edition of the Open Drug Scenes Survey in Brazilian Cities (LECUCA) investigated social vulnerability, health, and the use of the Psychosocial Care Network by attendees of open drug scenes (ODSs) involving crack cocaine in São Paulo, Fortaleza, and Brasília between 2021/2022. Methods: Since 2016, LECUCA has used Time-Location Sampling (TLS) to select probabilistic samples representative of the population of ODS attendees. …”
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Hyperglycemia and its associated factors among people living with HIV on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Enyew Fenta Mengistu, Adane Adugna, Mamaru Getinet, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Baye Ashenef, Gelagey Baye, Desalegn Abebaw, Zigale Hibstu Teffera, Habtamu Belew, Temesgen Baylie, Muluken Getinet Mekuriaw, Dagmawi Abiy Abate, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Nuredin Chura Waritu, Mohammed Jemal

“…Design: An institutional-based cross-sectional study. Methods: The study was carried out from December 1, 2021 to February 30, 2022, and included 423 participants who were recruited via a simple random sampling technique. …”
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Incidence and Associated Factors of Failed First Peripheral Intravenous Catheters among Adult Patients at Medical Surgical Wards in Public Referral  Hospitals of West Amhara, Ethio... by Chanyalew Worku Kassahun, Addisu Taye Abate, Zewdu Baye Tezera, Debrewok Tesgera Beshah, Chilot Desta Agegnehu, Mehmmed Adem Getnet, Hailemichael Kindie Abate, Birhaneslasie Gebeyehu Yazew, Mahlet Temesgen Alemu

“…Patients were selected using systematic random sampling techniques. The data were collected using interviewer-based, structured questionnaires and observational checklists. …”
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Predictive modeling of burnout dimensions based on basic socio-economic determinants in health service managers and support personnel in a resource-limited health center by Grey Castro-Tamayo, Mario Hernandez-Tapia, Ivan David Lozada-Martinez, Ivan Portnoy, Jessica Manosalva-Sandoval, Tobías Parodi-Camaño

“…Using simple random sampling, symptoms of burnout were surveyed among health service managers and support personnel using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). …”
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Pattern, Predictors and Satisfaction with Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among Elderly in a Rural and Remote Community in Southwestern Nigeria by Babatunde Akodu, Stephanie ASA'AH, Ifeoma Okafor, Taiwo Agunbiade, Moninuola Ojikutu, Olufunmilayo Olokodana-Adesalu

“…The aim of the study is to determine patterns, predictors, and satisfaction with Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use among elderly citizens in the Pakoto community, Ogun State. MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study carried out among the elderly in Pakoto community in Ogun State. …”
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Understanding the child and adolescent eating disorder treatment experiences of autistic people and parents by Colleen Alford, Andrew Wallis, Phillipa Hay, Deborah Mitchison

“…Abstract Background Autistic people are overrepresented in eating disorders services and often require more intensive and extended treatment. Little is known about the eating disorder treatment experiences of autistic young people. …”
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The Role of Boundary Spanning Strategy in Mediating the Improvement of Organizational Performance: A Study on the Indonesian Ministry of Health Hospital by Paryanto Paryanto, Willy Arafah, Sarfilianty Anggiani

“…Therefore, future research is recommended to employ a mixed-methods approach with a longitudinal design to gain a more comprehensive insight into the studied phenomenon.…”
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Practice of bio-medical research amongst doctors in Owo by Charles O. Omolase, A.A. Egberongbe, O.O. Komolafe, A.A. Olasinde, O.A. Adeosun

“…One hundred respondents selected by simple random sampling technique were interviewed with the aid of a semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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An improved performance model for artificial intelligence-based diabetes prediction by Ugwu Hillary Okwudili, Oparaku Ogbonna Ukachukwu, V. C. Chijindu, Michael Okechukwu Ezea, Buhari Ishaq

“…Abstract This research study addresses the pressing issue of diabetes prediction using advanced machine learning techniques, presenting the development of an ensemble model that significantly outperforms existing methods by 1.6% using area under the curve as the primary performance metric. …”
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Prevalence of Substance use in Relation to Criminal Behavior Patterns among Prison Inmates in Karachi: A Cross-Sectional Study by Madiha Jamal, Shabana Waheed, Asma Shakoor

“…The sample population was selected using a convenience sampling technique. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Analysis for Generalized Assessment of Hernia Recovery and Complications in Tertiary Healthcare Settings by Aftab Ahmad Baig, Muhammad Shahid Mehmood, Rizwan Khalid, Samar Ghufran, Salman Majeed Chaudhry, Ali Raza

“…A consecutive sampling technique was used and the sample size was calculated (n=80) with a 95% confidence interval using OpenEpi software version 3.0.1. …”
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Estimating and scaling-up biomass and abundance of epi- and infaunal bivalves in a Swedish archipelago region: Implications for ecological functions and ecosystem services by Youk Greeve, Per Bergström, Åsa Strand, Mats Lindegarth

“…In this study we investigate this fundamental information on the Swedish west coast, an area where this information is lacking.MethodsA survey which was designed to representatively sample both epi- and infaunal bivalves from randomized locations in various habitat types was conducted. …”
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Wearable devices for out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest: A population survey on the willingness to adhere by Saud Lingawi, Jacob Hutton, Mahsa Khalili, Katie N. Dainty, Brian Grunau, Babak Shadgan, Jim Christenson, Calvin Kuo

“…We sought to understand factors impacting users’ willingness for continuous use of a wearable device through an online survey to inform future use of these systems for automated OHCA detection. Methods Data were collected from October 2022 to June 2023 through voluntary response sampling. …”
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