Jackdaws Use Lynx Scat in Nests: Implications for Iberian Lynx Genetic Monitoring by José Jiménez, Rafael Finat, Mario Fernández‐Tizón, Javier Hernández‐Hernández, Alicia I. Martínez‐González, Emilio Virgós

“…Simulations using spatial capture‐recapture (SCR) models showed that this behavior can introduce bias and reduce the accuracy of population estimates based on genetic sampling, a widely used method in wildlife monitoring. …”
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Lived experience of adolescents growing up with siblings with cognitive-motor impairments: a hermeneutic phenomenological study by Mahnaz Shoghi, Naiemeh Seyed Fatemi, Pegah Sharifian

“…Abstract Introduction Understanding the lived experience of adolescents growing up with siblings with cognitive-motor impairments (CMIs) leads to the development of more effective supporting strategies for these adolescents and their families. …”
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Efektivitas Sosiodrama untuk Meningkatkan Komunikasi Interpersonal dan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa SMA by Rosita Dyah Primanti, Mudaris Muslim, Ulya Makhmudah

“…This research uses the Quasi-Experimental Design method with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design. …”
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Assessment of the Shellfish Resources of Balete Bay, Davao Oriental by Lea Angsinco-Jimenez, Bernadette Jumawan-Nanual

“…Shannon's Diversity Index revealed that S2 and S3 were more diverse areas and S6 had low diversity. Rarefactions Method showed that S3 was high in species richness while Sl and S5 were less rich in species. …”
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Factors Influencing the Behavioral Intention to Perform Breast Self-Examination in Young Indonesian Adolescents by Nur Hafizhah, Tanjung Anitasari Indah Kusumaningrum

“…The research was carried out in March – April 2024. The sampling technique used quota sampling on 140 young women aged 15-20. …”
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Problem Based Learning Model Integrated Islamic Values with Mind Mapping Assessment to Improve Students' Creative Thinking Skills by Uyumatul Ummah, Evi Roviati, Mujib Ubaidillah

“…The research location is at SMAN 1 Dukupuntang, and the respondents are 30 students. The sampling technique was random sampling, the population of all IPA students in class X. …”
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Pre-transplant experiences: A phenomenological study with hemodialysis patients awaiting transplantation by Sahar Akhavanrad, Seyedehzahra Hosseinigolafshani, Leili Yekkehfallah

“…The present investigation is a qualitative research study employing a phenomenological framework. The sampling process was conducted using a purposive sampling technique, and the study included fourteen hemodialysis patients who were on the kidney transplant waiting list. …”
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Antecedents of halal food consumer behaviour in Malang: The mediating effect of purchase intention by Evina Nahdiya Sani, Syafrial Syafrial, Dwi Retno Andriani

“…Methodology – This study employed a non-probability sampling method, specifically the purposive sampling technique. …”
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Investigating the Factors Influencing the Behavior of Wheat Growers in Kermanshah County toward Adaptation to Climate Change by Yousof Azadi, Masoud Yazdanpanah

“…Considering that the increasing importance of farmers' adaptation to these changes and their adverse effects, the need to study the factors influencing adaptation behavior with climate change is becoming more and more important. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing the behavior of wheat growers in Kermanshah County toward adaptation to climate change. …”
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Relationship of screen time with anxiety, depression, and sleep quality among adolescents: a cross-sectional study by Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat, Siti Aishah Hanawi, Hazlenah Hanafiah, Mahadir Ahmad, Nor M. F. Farah, Nur Ain Atikah Abdul Rahman

“…The instrument that was used in this study was Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Malay version, screen-based media usage (SCREENS-Q) and Hopkins Symptom Check List-25 (HSCL-25) Malay version. The sampling method was stratified and convenience sampling method. …”
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Identifying residual transmission of lymphatic filariasis after mass drug administration: Comparing school-based versus community-based surveillance - American Samoa, 2016. by Meru Sheel, Sarah Sheridan, Katherine Gass, Kimberly Won, Saipale Fuimaono, Martyn Kirk, Amor Gonzales, Shannon M Hedtke, Patricia M Graves, Colleen L Lau

“…Data were weighted and adjusted to account for sampling design and sex for both surveys, and for age in the community survey.…”
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Clinical Characteristics of Hand and Finger Contractures in Postburn Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis at a Top Referral Hospital in West Java, Indonesia by Wafiq Wibawa, BMedSc, Arif Tri Prasetyo, MD, MClinMed, Betha Egih Riestiano, MD, Hardisiswo Soedjana, MD, PhD, Raja Iqbal Mulya Harahap, MD

“…The sampling technique used was total sampling, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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EFFECT OF PERFLUORANE ON THE REGULATION OF SKIN BLOOD FLOW IN ACUTE BLOOD LOSS: EXPERIMENTAL STUDY by I. A. Ryzhkov, Yu. V. Zarzhetsky, I. S. Novoderzhkina

“…The caudal artery was catheterized to measure blood pressure (BP), to sample and reinfuse blood, and to administer infusion solutions. …”
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Exploring community willingness and barriers to digital solutions and training for dengue prevention: a cross-sectional study in major urban areas of Malaysia by Nazri Che Dom, Rahmat Dapari, Husna Ahmad Kamal, Qamarul Nazri Harun, Siti Aekbal Salleh, Ahmad Falah Aljaafre

“…A multistage stratified random sampling method, followed by systematic random sampling at the household level, was used to select participants. …”
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Effects of the construction of Yazd-Eghlid railway on vegetation and soil of shrublands in Kalmand-Bahadoran Protected Area (Yazd Province) by Hanieh Khodad Saryazdi, Samira Hosseinjafari, Mohammadreza Elmi

“…This study investigated the effects of Yazd-Eghlid railway construction on some vegetation and soil characteristics of artemisia and camel grass species located in Kalmand-Bahadoran Protected Area.Material and methods: In order to evaluate the vegetation and soil variables in the studied types, random-systematic sampling method was used. …”
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Examining the psychosocial model of sense of presence in the learning management system of e-learning center’s Shahid Beheshti university by soraya khazaei, abbas mohammadi, Mahboobeh Arefi, Esmail Jafari

“…Also, conductiing the more studies with larger sample size could be helpful.…”
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Microplastics in beach sediments, seawater, and common fish in tourist destinations by M. Go, A. Ybanez, A. Ilano, F. Cababat, L. De La Calzada

“…For seawater, the bottle grab method was utilized for sampling, followed by gravity filtration performed in triplicate to ensure thorough extraction of microplastics. …”
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Examining Quality of Work Life in Atlantic Canadian Long-Term Care Homes: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Janice M Keefe, Rose McCloskey, Marilyn J Hodgins, Caitlin McArthur, Adrian MacKenzie, Lori E Weeks, Carole A Estabrooks

“…The objective of this paper is to describe the approach needed to examine the quality of work life and health of care staff in LTC homes. MethodsStratified random sampling will be used to recruit homes in Atlantic Canada. …”
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Blocked quadrat variance analysis for spatial relation of Ectropis oblique hypulina larva and spider natural enemies by Liu Feifei, Ke Shengbing, Wang Jianpan, Bi Shoudong, Zou Yunding, Zhou Xiazhi, Dang Fenghua, Xu Jinfeng, Yu Kun, Zhao Xuejuan

“…In this work, the close degree of spatial following relationship between E. oblique hypulina and its natural enemies was examined. And the sampling size of quadrat of E. oblique hypulina in tea garden in Qianshan area, Anhui Province was estimated by blocked quadrat variance analysis, grey relation analysis, aggregated-intensity index method of spatial patterns and ρ index method.The results showed that the most closely followed spider natural enemies of E. oblique hypulina were Misumenops tricuspidatus and Theridion octomaculatum, with correlation degree values of 0.856 8 and 0.788 8, respectively, whilst the less close following relationships were found to be Xysticus ephippiatus and Enoplognatha japonica, with correlation degree values of 0.631 2 and 0.569 8, respectively. …”
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Analyzing the level of river sediment pollution with heavy metals using Geo-accumulation Index and Enrichment Factor by Sepehr Akhlaghifard, Toraj Nasr Abadi, Hassan Hoveidi

“…Also, the highest average amount of Geoaccumulation for copper in 9 sampling stations was 0.23. On the other hand, these anthropogenic activities have significantly increased the arsenic Enrichment up to 17.81 in station P4 and the average Enrichment Factor of Arsenic in 9 sampling stations up to 13.12. …”
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