Probabilistic trophic magnification analysis for assessing the bioaccumulation potential of organophosphate flame retardants in freshwater ecosystems of South Korea by Dokyun Kim, Eun-Ji Won, Ha-Eun Cho, Hyeong-Wook Jo, Ki-Young Choi, Chang-Joon Kim, Kyung-Hoon Shin

“…This study hypothesizes that sampling uncertainty may affect TMF calculations. To overcome the limitations of traditional regression-based methods (TMFR), we applied a Monte Carlo simulation-based probabilistic method (TMFM), which provides more reliable estimates of OPFR bioaccumulation in freshwater ecosystems. …”
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Overview of COVID-19 Test Results (2021–2022) at the Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Cirebon, Indonesia by Fitri Ayu Febrianti, Uswatun Khasanah, Mustika Weni

“…Conclusion: Most of the tested samples are males and early adolescent age groups, with more negative PCR results than positive ones. …”
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Prevalence of Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Associated Factors among Adult Diabetic Patients on Follow-Up Clinic at Jimma Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia, 2019: An Institutional-Based... by Daba Abdissa, Tesfaye Adugna, Urge Gerema, Diriba Dereje

“…Hence, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of diabetic foot ulcer and its determinants among patients with diabetes mellitus at Jimma Medical Center. Methods. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1 to August 30, 2019, and systematic random sampling technique was applied. …”
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Comparison of Effects Beclomethasone Dipropionate with Flunisolide in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis by Maryiam Asghar, Muhammad Tayyab Rasheed, Amir Akbar, Farhat Jabeen Malik, Deepak Rai, Liaquat Ali

“…Conclusion: Flunisolide inhaler is more effective when compared with beclomethasone dipropionate for treating allergic rhinitis.…”
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Health care professionals intention to use digital health data hub working in East Gojjam Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: Technology acceptance modeling. by Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew, Sefefe Birhanu Tizie, Bayou Tilahun Assaye, Afework Edmealem, Temesgen Feyu, Habtamu Mekonen, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Melese Getachew, Andualem Fentahun

“…Using an a priori structural equation modeling sample size calculator, the total sample size was 616. …”
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Combined small-sided games and resistance training: Acute impact on physical capacity in young soccer players by Ketut Chandra Adinata Kusuma, I Wayan Artanayasa, Anak Agung Ngurah Putra Laksana, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma, Kazuki Esaki

“…Research Objectives: This study reveals the acute impact of the combination of resistance training with small-sided games on the physical capacity of young soccer players. Methods: Quasi Experiment with a pretest-posttest group design, involving sixty students of Undiksha Soccer Student Activity Unit using a simple random sampling technique. …”
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Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Influencing Factors regarding Physical Restraint Use in the Intensive Care Unit: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study by Tilahun Kassew, Ambaye Dejen Tilahun, Bikis Liyew

“…Diploma and bachelor’s in academic qualification were significantly associated with a negative attitude regarding restraint. Besides, there was a more positive attitude among nurses with a higher level of knowledge and who received training regarding physical restraint use. …”
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First-line Nurse Managerial Competence and Its Influencing Factors in Public Jordanian Hospitals by Abdulkareem S. Iblasi, Samer Makahleh, Yupin Aungsuroch, Joko Gunawan, I Gede Juanamasta

“…Purpose: This study aimed to analyze FLNM competence and its influencing factors within the unique context of Jordan’s healthcare system. Methods: As a cross-sectional study, this research leveraged online platforms to distribute questionnaires to 130 FLNMs across three public hospitals in Jordan’s central region using a random sampling method. …”
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Knowledge and Practices towards Prevention and Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients in Gondar Town, North West Ethiopia by Daniel Asmelash, Elias Chane, Getahun Desalegn, Sewmalet Assefa, Getie lake Aynalem, Alebachew Fasil

“…Educational status, residence, and duration of hypertension were significantly associated with the knowledge and practice scores of the participants in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. Conclusion. More than half of the participants had good knowledge about chronic kidney disease and its risk factors. …”
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Restoring the Clinical Learning Environment at Teaching Hospitals in Post-Assad Syria: A PHEEM Analysis and Recommendations [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Amer Al Munajjed, Rama Kodmani, Ghaith Alfakhry, Rawan Khwanda, Munir Ghandour

“…The female participants comprised 50.7% (n=754) of the total sample. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.925. The total PHEEM mean score was 72.4ŷ21.4 (Max. 144). …”
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Comparative analysis of the complete chloroplast genome of Pueraria provides insights for species identification, phylogenetic relationships, and taxonomy by Yonglin Hai, Xianjun Huang, Hanzhu Sun, Jin Sun, Jian Li, Yunta Zhang, Yan Qian, Jingjing Wu, Yongcheng Yang, Conglong Xia

“…It is difficult to accurately identify them by traditional identification methods. Chloroplast (cp) genomes are widely used in species identification and phylogenetic studies to achieve accurate identification of medicinal plants, and can also provide more reference information for phylogenetic studies. …”
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Analysis of risk factors and construction of nomogram model for arthroscopic single-row rivet repair by Hao Fan, YuLong Ouyang, ShuiLin Chen, DeFei Zhao, GuiCai Sun

“…Finally, internal validation is performed using self-random sampling. Results The mean follow-up time was 29.92 ± 17.20 months. …”
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Prevalence of Onchocerciasis and Associated Factors among Adults Aged ≥ 15 Years in Semen Bench District, Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: Community Based Cross-Sectional Study... by Bedilu Kifle, Kifle Woldemichael, Mamo Nigatu

“…The aim of the current study is to assess prevalence of onchocerciasis and associated factors among adults aged greater than or equal to fifteen years in Semen Bench district, Bench Maji zone, southwest Ethiopia: community based cross-sectional study 2018. Methods. Community based cross-sectional study was conducted on 553 study participants selected by multistage sampling in April 2018. …”
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Characteristics of a Typical Tamarix Hohenackeri Shrub Resource Island in Qaidam Basin Under Prevailing Wind by Gao Siyuan, Cao Guangchao, Diao Erlong, He Qixin, Cheng Mengyuan, Qiu Xunxun, Cheng Guo, Zhao Meiliang

“…[Objective] The characteristics of a typical Tamarix hohenackeri shrub resource island in Nuomuhong area of Qaidan Basin under the action of prevailing winds were studied in order to deeply understand the ecological significance of tamarisk shrubs in similar habitats, and to provide a reference for saline-alkali land improvement and ecological protection of desert-oases. [Methods] Measurements of soil organic carbon (SOC), soil moisture content (SMC), soil pH value, and EC values in different soil layers to a depth of 110 cm at positions under the canopy, at the edge of the canopy, and in open areas were made by systematically sampling the soil surrounding typical tamarisk shrubs in the desert-oasis transition zone in the Nuomuhong area of the Qaidam Basin. …”
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Family Support Moderates the Relationship Between Pregnancy Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Insomnia by Liu S, Huang M, Zhang F, Tao J, Wen D, Deng W, Lin Y, Zhang P, Li M

“…This study seeks to examine the connections between pregnancy stress, depressive symptoms, family support, and insomnia symptoms.Methods: Convenience sampling was employed to recruit 1049 valid participants. …”
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Prevalence of family-based elder abuse and its associated factors in Gandaki Province of Western Nepal: A cross-sectional study. by Bharat Kafle, Aman Shrestha, Saruna Ghimire, Preeti Bhattarai, Pratik Bhattarai, Amod Kumar Poudyal

“…Multivariable logistic regression explored the factors associated with elder abuse.<h4>Results</h4>More than half of the participants were from Nawalpur (57.2%), urban residents (68.1%), female (57.2%), without education (79.8%), and lived in multigenerational households (73.0%). …”
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Geospatial Distributions of Stunting and Determinants among Under-Five Children in Tigray: Using Partial Proportional Odds Model by Haftom Temesgen Abebe, Getachew Redae Taffere, Afework Mulugeta Bezabih

“…This study aimed to assess the distribution and determinants of stunting among under-five children in Tigray, Ethiopia. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Tigray from June to July 2019. …”
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Relationship between proxy behavior in clinic attendance and disease control among persons with hypertension and diabetes at a rural primary health center: A cohort analysis in Sou... by Viswanath Narendiran, Nishaant Ramasamy, Sonali Sarkar

“…Settings and Design: Rural Health Centre, Ramanathapuram, Puducherry, India; record-based retrospective observational study. Methods and Material: The study employed a universal sampling of 396 eligible persons with diabetes and hypertension who had been on medication for over a year at the RHC NCD clinic and had recorded blood pressure and glucose values within the last 4 months. …”
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What evidence exists on wild bee trends in Germany? A systematic map by Anne-Christine Mupepele, Niels Hellwig, Petra Dieker, Alexandra-Maria Klein

“…All eligible studies included data on wild bee taxa from at least two years at the same site within Germany and using the same sampling method. The database consists of data sheets on studies (bibliographic context), on covariates (methodological and spatio-temporal context) and on data (bee species sampled at a specific time on a specific location – exemplarily for two German regions). …”
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Multi-Robot exploration for coal mine rescue based on the extension of undirected graph by Linna ZHOU, Tihao WU, Xinli HUANG, Chunyu YANG, Xin ZHANG

“…Finally, three different models of robots are used for real experiments and compared with commonly used multi-robot autonomous exploration algorithms based on boundary point methods. The results show that the multi-robot autonomous exploration method proposed in this paper improves exploration completeness by 51% and saves exploration time by more than 58%. …”
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