Habitat associations of the endangered gold-spotted pond frog (Rana chosenica).

We used field surveys and statistical models to investigate habitat associations of the endangered gold-spotted pond frog (Rana chosenica). The characteristics of its habitat are of great importance for effective conservation for this declining species in western South Korea. We evaluated a priori models that incorporated biotic and abiotic variables at the pond and landscape scales.

[Influencing factors on symptoms of stress among hospital staff nurses].

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing Symptoms of Stress among hospital staff nurses.

Method: Data was collected by questionnaires from 249 hospital staff nurses in three General Hospital. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression.