Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Needle Stick Injury Management among Nurses and Nursing Students: A Cross-sectional Study by Akansha Goyal, Pratiksha, Shipra Yadav, Sapna Chauhan

“…Work experience of ≤1 year was more common among nursing students (n=51, 41.1%) than nurses (n=10, 12.0%) (p-value<0.001). …”
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Exploring the composition of placental microbiome and its potential origin in preterm birth by Marwa Saadaoui, Mohamed Nadhir Djekidel, Selvasankar Murugesan, Manoj Kumar, Duaa Elhag, Parul Singh, Basirudeen Syed Ahamed Kabeer, Basirudeen Syed Ahamed Kabeer, Alexandra Katharina Marr, Tomoshige Kino, Tobias Brummaier, Rose McGready, Rose McGready, François Nosten, François Nosten, Damien Chaussabel, Annalisa Terranegra, Souhaila Al Khodor

“…Interestingly, microorganisms such as Ureaplasma urealyticum were more abundant in PTB placenta samples. Our findings suggest that the placenta microbiome could originate from the oral or vaginal cavities, with a notable increase in the crosstalk between the vaginal and placental sites in cases of PTB. …”
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The Burden and Determinants of Non Communicable Diseases Risk Factors in Nepal: Findings from a Nationwide STEPS Survey. by Krishna Kumar Aryal, Suresh Mehata, Sushhama Neupane, Abhinav Vaidya, Meghnath Dhimal, Purushottam Dhakal, Sangeeta Rana, Chop Lal Bhusal, Guna Raj Lohani, Frank Herbert Paulin, Renu Madanlal Garg, Regina Guthold, Melanie Cowan, Leanne Margaret Riley, Khem Bahadur Karki

“…A multistage cluster sampling method was used to randomly select the 4,200 respondents. …”
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Evaluation of watershed management interventions on biomass carbon sequestration and stakeholders’ perception about watershed condition improvement (case study: Dehchenashk sub-wat... by Zeinab Karimi, Vahedberdi Sheikh, Amir Sadoddin, Naghmeh Mobarghaee Dinan

“…The croplands and orchards as controls and terracing and tree saplings activities (biological measures) as the treatment measures were compared in terms of carbon sequestration. Sampling was conducted using randomly selected plots along the defined transects. …”
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Expanding the scale and scope of the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network Pole to Pole of the Americas: Merging rocky intertidal biodiversity surveys with environmental DNA and... by Gonzalo Bravo, Gregorio Bigatti, Mariana Lozada, Luke Thompson, Juan Livore, María Mendez, Lorena Arribas, Lino Bigatti, Tyler Christian, Erasmo Macaya, Edgardo Londoño-Cruz, Nicolas Moity, Juan Cruz-Motta, Augusto Flores, Gabriela Vélez-Rubio, Maria Palomo, Cesar Cordeiro, Franciane Pellizzari, Maritza Cárdenas-Calle, La Daana Kanhai, Ivonne Vivar Linares, Patricia Gil-Kodaka, Linsey Martinez, Pablo Sugliano, Agostina Trigo, Juan Zottola, Dulce Blanco, Matias Tricase, Nadia Bravo, Mariana Degrati, Camila Tavano Formigo, Frank Muller-Karger, Enrique Montes

“…The workshop highlighted the potential of simple, replicable methods to support long-term monitoring, and emphasized the value of shared protocols, tools, and open data for building a more connected and resilient regional observation network.…”
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Lifestyle and comorbid conditions as risk factors for community-acquired pneumonia in outpatient adults (NEUMO-ES-RISK project) by Irene Rivero-Calle, Miriam Cebey-López, Jacobo Pardo-Seco, José Yuste, Esther Redondo, Diego A Vargas, Enrique Mascarós, Jose Luis Díaz-Maroto, Manuel Linares-Rufo, Isabel Jimeno, Angel Gil, Jesus Molina, Daniel Ocaña, Federico Martinón-Torres, F Martinón-Torres, D Vargas, E Mascarós, E Redondo, J Molina, JL Díaz Maroto, M Linares, A Gil, D Ocaña, I Rivero-Calle

“…We assess different lifestyle and comorbid conditions as risk factors (RF) for CAP in adults in primary care.Methods A retrospective-observational-controlled study was designed. …”
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Inappropriate medication prescribing, polypharmacy, potential drug-drug interactions and medication regimen complexity in older adults attending three referral hospitals in Asmara,... by Nuru Abdu, Saleh Idrisnur, Hanae Said, Lude Kifle, Natnael Habte, Semira Ghirmai, Tomas Tewelde, Senai Mihreteab Siele, Eyasu H. Tesfamariam

“…The increased number of prescribed medications has led to more complex medication regimens, putting older adults at a higher risk of potential drug-drug interactions, inappropriate medication prescribing, and adverse events. …”
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Identifying the Antecedents of Humble Leadership for Managers with a Meta-synthesis Approach by Tahereh Mohammadi, Adel Zahedbabelan, Ali Khaleghkhah, Hossein Taghavi Qarabulagh

“…This study aims to identify the antecedents of humble leadership among managers to provide insights into fostering this leadership style in organizational contexts. Methods This research employed a qualitative approach, leveraging the seven-step hybrid method developed by Sandelowski and Barroso (2007). …”
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Patient satisfaction with ambulatory care services delivery and respect for patient rights: findings from 2022 national survey in Rwanda by Corneille Killy Ntihabose, Stephenson Musiime, Joy Atwine, Viateur Kalinda, Jean Marie Vianney Nkurikiyintwali, Bienvenu Niyongabo, Kara L. Neil

“…Abstract Background This study evaluated the factors influencing patient satisfaction with hospital services and respect for patient rights in outpatient consultation in Rwanda, aiming to provide insights into improving the overall quality of care. Methods This was cross-sectional study design. We recruited participants from all (30) districts in Rwanda using stratified sampling. …”
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and white matter plasticity in individuals with subclinical depression and psychotic experiences: A Randomised Controlled Trial by Stijn Michielse, Jindra Bakker, Iris Lange, Tim Batink, Liesbet Goossens, Marieke Wichers, Ritsaert Lieverse, Inez Myin-Germeys, Koen Schruers, Therese van Amelsvoort, Wolfgang Viechtbauer, Jim van Os, Machteld Marcelis

“…Symptomatology was assessed with the Community Assessment of Psychic Experiences (CAPE), Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) and the Experience Sampling Method (ESM). Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI) and network-connectivity parameters were obtained and compared before and after the intervention/control condition. …”
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The impact of tau-PET in a selected memory clinic cohort: rationale and design of the TAP-TAU study by Marie R. Vermeiren, Joost Somsen, Gert Luurtsema, Fransje E. Reesink, Nicolaas A. Verwey, Liesbeth Hempenius, Nelleke Tolboom, Geert Jan Biessels, J. Matthijs Biesbroek, Meike W. Vernooij, Sophie E. M. Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Harro Seelaar, Emma M. Coomans, Charlotte E. Teunissen, Afina W. Lemstra, Argonde C. van Harten, Leonie N. C. Visser, Wiesje M. van der Flier, Elsmarieke van de Giessen, Rik Ossenkoppele

“…Participants will undergo a [18F]flortaucipir tau-PET scan, blood-based biomarker sampling, and fill out questionnaires on patient reported outcomes and experiences. …”
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The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach by Bushra Alshammari, Petelyne Pangket, Awatif Alrasheeday, Nadiah Baghdadi, Sameer A. Alkubati, Dolores Cabansag, Neriza Gugoy, Sahar Mazied Alshammari, Abdulaziz Alanazi, Mohammed Dhaifallah Alanezi, Tahani Alshammari, Randy Mateo Valdez, Salman Alshammari, Laila Alharbi, Aliyu Alhaji Abubakar, Alia Alshammari, Farhan Alshammari

“…A quota sampling technique was used to select 336 nurses working in public healthcare facilities in Ha’il, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Assessing training needs and influencing factors among personnel at centers for disease control and prevention in northeast China: a cross-sectional study framed by SDT and TPB usi... by Kexin Wang, Peng Wang, Min Wei, Yanping Wang, Huan Liu, Ruiqian Zhuge, Qunkai Wang, Nan Meng, Yiran Gao, Yuxuan Wang, Lijun Gao, Jingjing Liu, Xin Zhang, Mingli Jiao, Qunhong Wu

“…This study aims to identify knowledge and skill gaps at both individual and organizational levels, and to explore multi-dimensional factors influencing training needs within the theoretical frameworks of the Theory of Planned Behavior and Self-Determination Theory. Methods This cross-sectional study used stratified cluster sampling to conduct an online survey among personnel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from Heilongjiang Province, Jilin Province, Liaoning Province, and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regions during May 2023. …”
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Improving control of the Mpox outbreak: a national cross-sectional study on the knowledge, attitudes, and influencing factors among frontline healthcare professionals in Ethiopia by Getahun Fetensa, Getahun Fetensa, Getahun Fetensa, Bizuneh Wakuma, Bizuneh Wakuma, Merga Besho, Girma Yadesa, Jilcha Gugsa, Derara Girma Tufa, Feyiso Bati, Kitesa Biresa Duftu, Tadesse Tolossa, Tadesse Tolossa

“…More than half (56.5%) of the participants demonstrated good knowledge about Mpox, while 51.5% showed a positive attitude toward Mpox. …”
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The relationship between adolescent sleep duration and exposure to school bullying: the masking effect of depressive symptoms by Rushuang Zeng, Dang Han, Wei Du, Wei Du, Jing Wen, Youxian Zhang, Zongyu Li, Qun Du, Yan Qi, Yu Li, Yu Li, Jia He, Jia He

“…However, it remains unclear how depressive symptoms and sleep assessments such as sleep duration interact in the specific mechanisms of exposure to school bullying.ObjectiveTo understand the role of sleep duration, depressive symptoms on school bullying in adolescents and the mediating role of sleep duration in this context.MethodsA total of 1730 adolescents were selected from Xinjiang province, China by stratified cluster random sampling in 2020, and their demographic characteristics, exposure to school bullying, depressive symptoms, and sleep duration were investigated by questionnaire. …”
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PALEONTOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE ECHINODERMS IN THE QOM FORMATION (CENTRAL IRAN) by Moghadam Iraj Maghfouri, Khaksar Keyvan

“…To classify these samples, classical and up-to-date methods were used.…”
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The results of hemostasis assessment using thromboelastography in patients with COVID-19 by V. N. Gorodin, D. L. Moysova, A. D. Surkova

“…To compare the independent variable in more than two samples, a multivariate ANOVA analysis of variance was performed with the calculation of the Kruskal-Wallis test. …”
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Dominant Trends of Housing Market Development: Financing and Affordability by Svitlana Ianchuk

“…The methods of crosscountry statistical, graphical, and analytical analysis using the Excel 2010 software package for the sample from 25 European countries for 2011-2020 (limited data in 2019-2020 due to the availability of information on open information portals of The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and European Union Statistical Office) were applied to determine dominant trends of housing market development, to analyse the dynamics of house prices, and financing social and affordable housing. …”
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Current aspects of Quality Control and Standardization of <I>Eleutherococcus senticosus</I> Medicines by V. A. Kurkin, T. K. Ryazanova

“…The aim is substantiation of new approaches to quality control of raw materials and preparations of Eleutherococcus senticosus, consisting in changing the conditions of sample preparation and analysis of active biological compounds in comparison with pharmacopoeial methods.Materials and methods. …”
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Identifying effective factors on employee performance management with the approach of human resource development in research and technology organizations by Reza Shariati, Alireza Afshar Nejad, Maryam Majidi, Sirous Tadbiri

“…The statistical population of the study included experts in the field of human resources management and public administration, as well as senior managers of the Oil Industry Research Institute with high experience and work experience; reaching theoretical saturation after conducting 19 interviews, and using purposive and snowball sampling methods. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews. …”
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