Comparative evaluation of oral hygiene status by using oral hygiene index, simplified oral hygiene index, and modified oral hygiene index: Revalidation of modified oral hygiene ind... by Subhash Garg, Sumbul Nasir

“…Aim: This study aims to comparatively evaluate oral hygiene status using OHI, OHI-S, and OHI-M and revalidate the OHI-M. Materials and Methods: 221 patients (119 males and 102 females) were randomly selected through simple random sampling. …”
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VSRDiff: Learning Inter-Frame Temporal Coherence in Diffusion Model for Video Super-Resolution by Linlin Liu, Lele Niu, Jun Tang, Yong Ding

“…Extensive experiments on the REDS4 and Vid4 datasets demonstrate that VSRDiff achieves highly competitive VSR performance with more realistic details, surpassing existing state-of-the-art methods in both visual fidelity and temporal consistency. …”
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Evaluating Tailored Learning Experiences in Emergency Residency Training Through a Comparative Analysis of Mobile-Based Programs Versus Paper- and Web-Based Approaches: Feasibility... by Hsin-Ling Chen, Chen-Wei Lee, Chia-Wen Chang, Yi-Ching Chiu, Tzu-Yao Hung

“…The advent of mobile-based platforms is seen as a pivotal shift from traditional educational methods, offering more dynamic and accessible learning options. …”
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Comparison of the effect viola odorata and evening primrose on the anxiety of menopausal women referring to health and treatment centers in Khomein city in 1402 by zeynab Beheshti, Abbas Bayat asghari, Esmat Boshagh, Ahmad Aramoon

“…Therefore, this study was designed with the aim of comparing the effects of violet and evening primrose flowers on the anxiety of postmenopausal women. Materials and methods:  In this randomized clinical trial, 135 postmenopausal women referred to health centers in Khomein City were selected by availability sampling Materials and Methods: After obtaining informed consent from the participants, they were divided into three groups: violet, evening primrose, and control. …”
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An Intrusion Detection Approach based on the Combination of Oversampling and Undersampling Algorithms by Ahmet Okan Arık, Gülsüm Çiğdem Çavdaroğlu

“…The system uses Synthetic Minority Over-Sampling Technique (SMOTE) and NearMiss-1 methods to handle the imbalanced class problem. …”
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Work-life balance mediating stress and quality of life in academics during COVID-19 in Malaysia by Lwin M. Aye, Jeremy Ern Hwei Tan, Shamala Ramasamy

“…Setting: Academics working in Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study, using a voluntary response sampling method, was conducted among 417 academicians from universities in Malaysia in September 2021. …”
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Exploring the Link between Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Success: Evidence from Small and Medium Enterprises by Viajeng Purnama Putri, Iqbal Ramadhani Fuadiputra, M Abdi Dzil Ikhram W

“…In addition to SEM-PLS, the FsQCA methodology is employed, which offers a more nuanced analysis than traditional methods. It focuses on a specific regional context and provides localised insights for business growth. …”
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Family Economic Status and Education Attainment in Selected Secondary Schools Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. by Kanyesigye, Evasy

“…The study used a cross-sectional research design, employing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Using a purposive and simple random sampling technique, a total of 200 respondents were selected to participate in this study. …”
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Prevalence of Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma vivax in Lira District, Uganda by Aziz, Katabazi, Adamu, Almustapha Aliero, Sarah, Gift Witto, Martin, Odoki, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…This study was designed to compare the prevalence of animal African trypanosomes in cattle in Lira District using microscopy and polymerase chain reaction amplification (PCR) methods. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 254 cattle from the three villages of Acanakwo A, Barropok, and Acungkena in Lira District, Uganda, were selected by simple random sampling technique and screened for trypanosomiasis using microscopy and PCR methods. …”
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Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study by Melis Selamoglu, Ayse Emel Onal, Bircan Erbas, Selma Karabey, Meryem Merve Oren, Mahmut Talha Ucar, Chris Barton

“…Participants were recruited through purposeful sampling from respondents to a previous survey study completed with 243 participants in 2022. …”
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Use of Mobile Information Technology during Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of a Polio Campaign in South Sudan. by John Haskew, Veronica Kenyi, Juma William, Rebecca Alum, Anu Puri, Yehia Mostafa, Robert Davis

“…We utilised Android-based smartphones to collect data electronically from more than 8,000 households during a national round of polio immunisation in South Sudan. …”
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Population norms of health-related quality of life in Iran: findings from a national EQ-5D-5L study by Satar Rezaei

“…This study aimed to generate population norms for the EQ-5D-5L dimensions, EQ-VAS (EuroQol-Visual Analogue Scale) scores, and EQ-5D-5L index scores in Iran, stratified by sex and age. Methods Data for this cross-sectional study were gathered through face-to-face interviews with 3,518 adults from the general population across nine provinces in Iran, employing a multistage sampling approach. …”
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Exploring Trust and Engagement: A Qualitative Evaluation of the Relationship Between Clinicians and Healthcare Leaders at Academic Medical Centers by Keller EJ, Sehgal N, Ryu RK, Chrisman H, Vogelzang RK, Shanafelt TD

“…This study sought to characterize and compare relationships between clinicians and healthcare leaders at three AMCs to develop more effective means of improving healthcare organization cultures.Materials and Methods: The authors interviewed clinicians, clinician leaders, and operational leaders at three AMCs about their role, perceived dynamics between clinicians and healthcare leaders, and ideal leadership. …”
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The association of pregnancy control, emotions, and beliefs with pregnancy desires: A new perspective on pregnancy intentions. by Meredith G Manze, Diana R Romero, Prabal De, Josette Hartnett, Lynn Roberts

“…We sought to gain a nuanced understanding of pregnancy desires, and how perceptions about pregnancy are associated with contraceptive use.<h4>Methods</h4>We used non-probability quota sampling based on sex, age, and geographic region for a web-based survey of heterosexual men and women, aged 21-44 years, who could become pregnant/impregnate and were not currently pregnant (n = 1,477; 51% female). …”
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Determinant factors of obesity in urban and rural studies on adolescents in Banten Province, Indonesia by Mia Perdanawati, Sri Achadi Nugraheni, Ahmad Syauqy, Etika Ratna Noer, Muflihatul Muniroh

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the determinants of obesity in adolescents in rural and urban areas in Banten Province. Materials and Methods: This research design used a case-control method with a purposive sampling technique. …”
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Mediating effect of intolerance of uncertainty between fear of war and mental health in adults during the Israel-Palestine war of 2023 by Yelda Najem, Diana Malaeb, Fouad Sakr, Mariam Dabbous, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit, Sahar Obeid

“…A snowball sampling method via Google forms was employed by the research team to collect data. …”
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Molecular Determination of Toxigenic Potential of Fusarium spp. Isolated from Seeds of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Genotypes and Evaluation of Levels of Fumonisins in the Grains at H... by Phanice Kheseli Otieno, Susan S. Imbahale, Vitalis Wafula Wekesa, Miriam Otipa, Sheila Okoth

“…Potential management strategies against the pathogens include the development of more resistant wheat genotypes and the development of rapid and accurate Fusarium spp. identification methods, among other control measures. …”
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Bidirectional relationship between anxiety disorder and cancer: a longitudinal population-based cohort study by Sang-Hue Yen, Yi-Hsuan Hsu, Doreen Phiri, Chia-Chun Kuo, Hui-Fen Fang, Min-Huey Chung

“…Therefore, we investigated this relationship and also examined which types of cancer are more likely to induce anxiety. Methods This retrospective longitudinal cohort study, conducted in Taiwan from 2003 to 2016, looked at the risk of cancer in 23,255 patients with anxiety disorder and the risk of anxiety in 33,334 patients with cancer diagnosed between 2003 and 2005. …”
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Pattern, severity, and treatment outcomes in acute poisoning patients admitted to the Saint Peter Specialized Hospital Toxicology Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023: a retrospec... by Yared Negussie Kebede, Abdurehman Seid Mohammed, Chekole Sileshi Menberu, Getachew Mekete Diress

“…BackgroundPoisoning is a global public health problem that has more unfavorable outcomes in developing countries. …”
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Sources of HIV information and women’s HIV knowledge in Southwest Sumba Indonesia: a cross-sectional study with mediation analysis by Angela Kurniadi, Judith A. Levy, Timothy P. Johnson

“…This study investigates comprehensive HIV knowledge among reproductive-age women in Southwest Sumba, Indonesia, and the sources through which they report having learned about HIV along with potential mediators of the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and HIV knowledge. Methods This cross-sectional study using convenience sampling recruited 159 married women ages 15–49 years old living in 4 selected church parishes in Southwest Sumba on March 12–20, 2023. …”
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