The factors affecting investment intentions for employees of PT Bank Central Asia, Tbk. by Daniella Mayuni Semeru, Dimas Angga Negoro

“…This research used quantitative method. The sample is 280 respondents with purposive sampling technique to the employees of PT Bank Central Asia, Tbk. …”
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Periodontal health status and influencing factors among 12- and 15-year-old adolescents: evidence from a cross-sectional study in Guizhou province, China (2019–2020) by Xinyue Chen, Ye Tang, Juanjuan Wu, Jiangling Sun, Xutong Zhang, Nanyang Zhao, Arsy Huda Fathaniard, Liangsa Zhang, Wei Li, Na Li, Taiming Dai, Liming Chen

“…The purpose of this study was to understand the periodontal health status of adolescents aged 12 to 15 in Guizhou Province and to explore the factors that affect their periodontal health. Methods A total of 2,344 adolescents aged 12 and 2,356 adolescents aged 15 from 11 districts in Guizhou Province were selected using a multi-stage stratified random sampling method. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with post-abortion contraceptive uptake at Mbagala Hospital, Temeke, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania by Sadick Zephania Temu, Charles Kilewo, Sia E. Msuya, David H. Mvunta

“…Greater efforts should be made to reach out to women (aged 25 years or older), self-employed, and women with four or more children in order to increase the uptake rate.…”
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Rapid Lactic Acid Content Detection in Secondary Fermentation of Maize Silage Using Colorimetric Sensor Array Combined with Hyperspectral Imaging by Xiaoyu Xue, Haiqing Tian, Kai Zhao, Yang Yu, Ziqing Xiao, Chunxiang Zhuo, Jianying Sun

“…The coronavirus herd immunity optimizer (CHIO) algorithm was introduced to screen three color-sensitive dyes that are more sensitive to changes in lactic acid content of maize silage. …”
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Catalytic decomposition of ozone in air by Mn-modified zeolite molecular sieves by Haoyue CHEN, Zhuonan GUO, Yingshu LIU, Xiong YANG, David Youhong PUI, Ziyi LI

“…The Mn element was obviously aggregated in the Mn-USY-DT/CG sample. Adjusting modification and drying methods helps preserve metal cationic clusters within the zeolite skeleton, preventing aggregation and enhancing catalyst activity. …”
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DNA metabarcoding and video camera collars yield different inferences about the summer diet of an arctic ungulate by Heather E. Johnson, Gabrielle L. Coulombe, Layne G. Adams, Colleen Arnison, Perry Barboza, Martin Kienzler, William B. Leacock, Michael J. Suitor

“…To examine the summer diets of barren‐ground caribou, we used both fecal metabarcoding and video camera collars to identify forage used by the Porcupine caribou herd, which spans the Alaska–Yukon border. In 2021, we sampled the diets of adult females by collecting fecal samples and observing collar videos during 4 sampling occasions. …”
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Propuesta de Programa Educativo para disminuir las ITS/VIH-sida en pacientes de la Policlínica Alex Urquiola Marrero by Zulma Rivas García, Salvador Escalante Batista, Yamilé Rosales Luis, Olivia Hidalgo Matos, Susana Hernández Parera

“…The survey and the observation methods were the applied. The results were processed by the simple random sampling method. …”
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Push and Pull: What Factors Attracted Applicants to Emergency Medicine and What Factors Pushed Them Away Following the 2023 Match by Michael Kiemeney, James Morris, Lauren Lamparter, Moshe Weizberg, Andy Little, Brian Milman

“…We surveyed recent applicants to EM to further understand what continues to draw them to EM and what concerns deter them from choosing a career in EM. Methods: A cross-sectional, mixed methods survey was distributed in the summer of 2023 to a convenience sample of respondents via the listservs of national EM resident and student organizations as well as clerkship directors in EM. …”
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‘Living with Covid’: Well-being, Burnout, and Moral Injury in England’s Adult Social Care Workforce – A Survey Study by Sue Davies, Amelia Pearson, Rosie Allen, William Whittaker, Patricia Cartney, Paul Clarkson, Rebecca McPhillips, Janine Owens, Martyn Regan, Martie Van Tongeren, Alys Young, Catherine Robinson

“…Limitations: The study was conducted in a single geographic region of England with non-probability sampling methods and recruitment, potentially impacting the generalisability of the findings. …”
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Paramedic Students' Experiences Towards Online Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Descriptive Study by Omar Abdullah Al Alshaykh, Ben Hannigan

“…Purposive sampling was utilized to recruit six students in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Identification and analysis of volatile organic compounds in 6 printing jobs in printing enterprises in Shanghai by Qingtian WAN, Ying TANG, Jian CHEN, Chaoye SHEN, Yi XU, Chenyi TAO, Xia ZHANG, Ping XIAO

“…ObjectiveTo qualitatively analyze the VOCs in ink, detergent, varnish, fountain solution, and other raw and auxiliary materials by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and to accurately identify the occupational hazardous agents in printing jobs. MethodsRaw and auxiliary materials used in printing jobs in 6 printing enterprises in Shanghai were sampled by headspace sampling, analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, identified by National Institute of Standards & Technology ( NIST) Standard Library and retention time, and quantified by peak area percentage. …”
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Prevalence of Schistosoma infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Shewa Robit Health Center, North-Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional stu... by Woubshet Zewdie, Getaneh Alemu, Tadesse Hailu

“…Stool samples were processed using the Kato–Katz technique, while urine samples were tested with urine test strips for hematuria, and filtration and centrifugation methods for detection of S. haematobium. …”
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Incidence of prolonged time to tracheal extubation and its associated factors among adult patients undergoing elective surgery at Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia, 202... by Gemechisa Akuma Wayesa, Mitiku Berhanu Wedajo, Wondu Reta Demissie, Admasu Belay Gizaw, Assefa Hika Gudeta, Guteta Gudina Gula

“…Extubation procedures typically take less than 15 min, and if they take more, they are prolonged. Whether or not to extubate a patient depends on several factors, including the patient’s preoperative status, the type of surgery, anesthetic methods, and expected recovery after the procedure. …”
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Impact of Perceived Social Stigma on Self-esteem in Patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome by Ebrahim Masoudnia, Hasan Chenaninasab

“…These patients were chosen by convenience sampling method. Sample size was determined using Cochran formula. …”
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Integrated internal and external exposure models for dimethylformamide risk assessment and health risk monetization by Na Cai, Yuan Zhao, Fanwei Xu, Minyun Jiang, Lei Han, Baoli Zhu, Boshen Wang

“…Therefore, it is crucial to explore risk assessment methods that are more suited to the typical exposure environments of occupational workers. …”
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A 7-Year Trend of Malaria at Primary Health Facilities in Northwest Ethiopia by Ayenew Addisu, Yalewayker Tegegne, Yenesew Mihiret, Abebaw Setegn, Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke

“…In this study, malaria transmission remained high, which affected males more than females. Thus, appropriate season-based bed net use, health education, immediate patient treatment, and stagnant water drainage methods are needed to alleviate the problem.…”
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Challenges in adopting health technology assessment for evidence-based policy in Iran: a qualitative study by Meysam Behzadifar, Saeed Shahabi, Ahad Bakhtiari, Samad Azari, Mohammad Yarahmadi, Mariano Martini, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure diverse representation across Iran’s healthcare sectors. …”
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Prevalence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Isolates among Cancer Patients and Healthy Blood Donors at the University of Gondar Speci... by Abiye Tigabu, Worku Ferede, Gizeaddis Belay, Baye Gelaw

“…Sociodemographic data were collected by a predesigned questionnaire and midstream urine samples collected using simple random sampling technique by using clean, sterile plastic cups and then inoculated onto CLED agar plates and incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. …”
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Adults’ dental caries burden through the DMFT index: Tanzanian national pathfinder survey by Kasusu Nyamuryekung’e, Hawa Mbawalla, Matilda Mlangwa, Joyce Masalu

“…Site selection followed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) basic oral health survey methods, employing a modified stratified-cluster sampling approach. …”
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Pattern and Predictors of Maternal Healthcare Services Utilization among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria by Esther Oluwakemi Oluwole, Alero Ann Roberts, Ifeoma Peace Okafor, Victoria Oluwasola Yesufu

“…Objective: This study assessed the patterns and predictors of maternal healthcare service utilization among women of reproductive age in Lagos state, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 453 women of reproductive age selected through multistage sampling between July 2022 and March 2023. …”
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