Workplace Incivility –Resident's Perspective by Uzma Ahsan , Lamia Yusuf , Maria Aslam , Aqsa Aslam , Ahsan Nasim , Muhammad Hashim Khan

“…Place and Duration of Study: Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore from 1st February 2023 to 1 September 2023. Materials and Methods: Fourteen postgraduate residents were selected through purposive, qualitative sampling. …”
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Antiepileptic Drug Nonadherence and Its Predictors among People with Epilepsy by Asmamaw Getnet, Solomon Meseret Woldeyohannes, Lulu Bekana, Tesfa Mekonen, Wubalem Fekadu, Melak Menberu, Solomon Yimer, Adisu Assaye, Amsalu Belete, Habte Belete

“…The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of antiepileptic drug nonadherence. Methods. Cross-sectional study was conducted on 450 individuals who were selected by systematic random sampling method. …”
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The Association Between Motor Competence and Inhibitory Control in Preschool Children by Aoyu Zhang, Xiaoxiao Chen, Deqiang Zhao, Yanfeng Zhang

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the association between motor competence and inhibitory control in preschool children. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 160 preschool children aged 3 to 6 years were selected using a stratified random sampling method, and both motor ability and inhibitory control were assessed. …”
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The Relationship between Mobile Phone Addiction and Changes in Spinal Column Angles of Male High School Students with Endomorphic Body Type by Mohammad Seyedahmadi, Javad Rostami, Karim Khalaghi

“…This is concerning, considering adolescents are more sensitive to growth and typically spend much time on their phones. …”
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High Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome among Female Vegetable Market Traders in Hargeisa, Somaliland: Risk Factors and Implications by Fosia Mohamoud, Arthur Kwena, Caleb Nyamwange, Geoffrey Maiyoh

“…Aims: This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome in this population. Methods: Conducted from December 2020 to April 2021 in Hargeisa’s vegetable markets, this cross-sectional study recruited 291 women using stratified convenience random sampling. …”
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Clinical Value of Core Lenght in Saturation Prostate Biopsy by Cem Yücel, Salih Budak

“…We hypothesized that increasing mean and total core length in saturation prostate biopsy may allow more tissue sampling, thus, may increase the prostate cancer detection rate. …”
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Prevention and control practices of hand, foot, and mouth disease and related factors among teachers and child caregivers in childcare centres in Phitsanulok Province: a cross-sect... by Kulchayada Charoensiwarak, Nithra Kitreerawutiwong

“…This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to the prevention and control of HFMD and to identify the factors associated with the practices among teachers and child caregivers in childcare centres in Phitsanulok Province. Methods The sample included 270 teachers and child caregivers in childcare centres under the local governments in the 9 districts of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand, through stratified random sampling. …”
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Floristic, Ecological and Phytogeographic Study of the Wamba Valley Massif Forest in Kwango in DRC by Ntalakwa Makolo Théophane, Mayanu Pemba Bibiche, Kidikwadi Tango Eustache, Azangidi Mapwama Jean Pierre, Belesi Katula Honoré, Lubini Ayingweu Constantin

“…It means also to characterize the floristic, ecological, and phytogeiographic parameters of the study area.Materials and Methods: The botanical samples collected in the study area represent the biological material that was used for identification species of the forest under study. …”
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The pattern of problematic internet use and mental health-related internet use among psychiatric outpatients at a tertiary care center by Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, Swarndeep Singh, Rachna Bhargava

“…Further, it aimed to explore the use of internet for seeking mental health-related information or services among them. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited adult outpatients attending the outpatient psychiatry services following purposive sampling between June 2018 and December 2018. …”
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Assessment of executive functions of poisoning following suicide by Nastaran Eizadi-Mood

“…BACKGROUND: In the present study, we investigated the executive functions (EFs) following suicide with acute poisoning. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study from April to August 2020 in Khorshid Hospital affiliated with Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, adult poisoned patients (n = 120) suffering from suicide were selected by convenience sampling method and divided into three groups: recurrent suicide attempts, and suicide attempts for the first time with and without previous psychiatric disorders. …”
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The Association Between Mindfulness and Athletes’ Distress Tolerance: The Mediating Roles of Cognitive Reappraisal and Mental Toughness by Zhangyi Zhong, Hongyu Jiang, Huilin Wang, Yang Liu

“…This study is a cross-sectional research using convenience and snowball sampling methods. It explores the relationship between mindfulness and athletes’ distress tolerance, revealing the mediating roles of cognitive reappraisal and mental toughness. …”
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Motivation to practice health-oriented physical activity: a comparative study among university students from three countries with different cultures by Pablo Prieto-González, Ausel Rivera-Villafuerte, Umut Canli

“…This study aims to address this gap by comparing motivations for engaging in health-oriented physical activity across three countries on different continents. Methods Following STROBE guidelines, a cross-sectional study was conducted using a stratified sampling method across three countries, yielding 1,252 respondents: 422 from Mexico, 405 from Saudi Arabia, and 425 from Spain. …”
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Content analysis of barriers to delivering maternity care to women with physical disabilities: A qualitative study by Mehri Seiedzadeh, Mohammad Saeed Khanjani, Kianoush Abdi, Maryam Latifian

“…In this study, a targeted sampling method with maximum diversity was used, and in order to collect data, face-to-face semi-structured interviews were used with open questions and, if necessary, follow-up and probing questions. …”
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Focal Relationship Analysis of the Contribution of Mental Adaptation to Cancer, Health Literacy, and Perceived Threat in Predicting the Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer in Patients... by Haniyeh Mozafari, Farah Lotfi Kashani, Shahram Vaziri, Mohammad Ismail Akbari

“…The statistical population of the present study included all women with breast cancer under treatment at Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital Cancer Treatment Center in 2023, and 310 people were determined to participate in the research using G*Power software and the available sampling method. They responded to Williams, Templin, and Hines's breast cancer literacy questionnaires, Champion's perceived threat questionnaire, Watson's mental adaptation to cancer and early diagnosis questionnaire. …”
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Histopathological Spectrum of Salivary Gland Lesions Reported at Combined Military Hospital Kharian Cantt, Pakistan by Urwa Sarwar, Javeria Ahsan, Iram Kehkashan Khurshid, Muhammad Zubair, Hira Arif, Muhammad Umair

“…Benign tumors (84%) were more prevalent, with pleomorphic adenoma being the most common. …”
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The scholarly and practice profile of respiratory therapists in Canada: A cross-sectional survey by Marco Zaccagnini, André Bussières, Peter Nugus, Andrew West, Aliki Thomas

“…Future national surveys could employ random sampling strategies to achieve a more representative sample of the profession.…”
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Enteric Protozoan Parasitosis and Associated Factors among Patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus in a Teaching Hospital in Ghana by Eric Konadu, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman, Angela Amponsah, Wisdom Xoese Kwadzo Agroh, Ernest Badu-Boateng, Stephen Yao Gbedema, Yaw Duah Boakye

“…Again, the diagnostic performance of parasitological techniques routinely used for diagnosis was assessed. Methods. A total of 240 participants (made up of 140 patients with diabetes and 100 patients without diabetes) were recruited into the study by simple random sampling from November 2020 to May 2021. …”
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Perceived Stress and Its Associated Factors during COVID-19 among Healthcare Providers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Yigrem Ali Chekole, Solomon Yimer Minaye, Semagn Mekonnen Abate, Birhanie Mekuriaw

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of perceived stress and risk factors of coronavirus disease 2019 among healthcare providers in Dilla, Southern Ethiopia. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 244 samples selected with the systematic random sampling technique from March to April 2020. …”
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Neuron-specific enolase: a potential biomarker in the prediction of pediatric head trauma outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amir Behforouz, Masoud Arabfard, Mohammad Javad Behzadnia

“…In addition, cerebrospinal fluid samples had significantly higher NSE levels than other sample origins (p-value < 0.001). …”
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Validation of depression, anxiety, and stress scales (DASS-21) among Thai nursing students in an online learning environment during the COVID-19 outbreak: A multi-center study. by Yuwadee Wittayapun, Ueamporn Summart, Panicha Polpanadham, Thanyaporn Direksunthorn, Raweewan Paokanha, Naruk Judabood, Muhamad Zulfatul A'la

“…A cross-sectional study using the multistage sampling technique recruited 3,705 nursing students from 18 universities located in south and northeast Thailand. …”
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