Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Crop Diversification Among Smallholder Farmers in Bergville, South Africa by Busisiwe Vilakazi, Alfred O. Odindo, Mutondwa M. Phophi, Paramu L. Mafongoya

“…A two-stage sampling procedure was employed to elicit data from 161 farmers solely specializing in crop production. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data, analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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The impact of eco-innovation on circular economy in EU countries: How patents affect circular material use rate? by Armand Kasztelan, Tomasz Kijek, Arkadiusz Kijek

“…Given the fractional nature of the response variable (i.e., circular material use rate), we apply the generalized estimating equations (GEE) approach to model both the mean structure and association structure of fractional responses.…”
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Exploring geodesics, quantum fields and thermodynamics of Schwarzschild-AdS black hole with a global monopole in non-commutative geometry by Faizuddin Ahmed, Ahmad Al-Badawi, İzzet Sakallı

“…Notably, we find that the introduction of a non-commutative structure and global monopole leads to non-trivial modifications in the thermodynamic phase structure. …”
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Data-Driven Pavement Performance: Machine Learning-Based Predictive Models by Mohammad Fahad, Nurullah Bektas

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Investigation of standardized ileal amino acid digestibility of rice protein meal in sexed broilers by Muhammad A Iqbal, Tanveer Ahmad, Muhammad S Ahmad, Usama Aftab, Nasir Mukhtar

“…The data were analyzed using General Linear Model techniques with the help of SPSS 16.0. …”
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Nonlinear Fluctuations in the Cryptocurrency Market: The Modern Approaches to Analysis and Forecasting by Kochorba Valeriia Yu.

“…The work has practical significance for investors, traders and analysts, providing structured information about market functioning features and tools for its analysis. …”
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Association between cigarette smoking and ovarian reserve among women seeking fertility care. by Islamiat Oladipupo, T'shura Ali, David W Hein, Kelly Pagidas, Henry Bohler, Mark A Doll, Merry Lynn Mann, Adrienne Gentry, Jasmine L Chiang, Rebecca C Pierson, Sashia Torres, Emily Reece, Kira C Taylor

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Information on current smoking status was collected using a structured questionnaire and confirmed by cotinine assay. …”
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Role of information technology in enhancing competitive priorities: Evidence from Yemeni pharmaceutical sector by Khadeeja Aljaradi, Ahmad Alshami

“…A total of eight companies were included. A structured questionnaire was distributed to a 220-randomly stratified sample; managerial, supervisory, and quality control personnel were selected from a population of 2,160 employees, yielding 198 valid responses. …”
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Serum sCD163 levels are associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and are influenced by coffee and wine consumption: results of the Di@bet.es study. by Gemma Rojo-Martínez, Elsa Maymó-Masip, M Mar Rodríguez, Esther Solano, Albert Goday, Federico Soriguer, Sergio Valdés, Felipe Javier Chaves, Elías Delgado, Natalia Colomo, Pilar Hernández, Joan Vendrell, Matilde R Chacón

“…Study variables included clinical and demographic structured survey, food frequency questionnaire and physical examination. …”
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Association between the urine tobacco metabolite levels and physical health in Chinese primary school students with secondhand smoke exposure by Menghan Cheng, Miao Zhang, Wen Fang, Hong Qin, Yue Pan, Shengyi Chen, Guiqi Cao, Yao Zhang, Yu Lu

“…Socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors, including household routines and caregiver smoking status, were collected through a structured questionnaire. This information was subsequently analyzed to investigate correlations between urinary tobacco metabolite concentrations and physical health outcomes in children. …”
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Impact of CrossFit intervention on mental health and well-being among first-year law students by Valentina Stefanica, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Liviu Mihailescu, Dana Badau, Marko Joksimović, Daniel Rosu

“…These findings highlight CrossFit’s efficacy as a structured intervention for enhancing physical and psychological well-being in high-stress academic environments. …”
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Resilience in the Vaccine Supply Chain: Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic by Megan Hay, Anika Teichert, Sarah Kilz, Agnes Vosen

“…<b>Methods:</b> A qualitative semi-structured interview study was conducted with 12 industry experts along the VSC. …”
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Public Awareness and Perceptions of Congenital Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Alshehri FS, Ashour AM, Alorfi NM

“…Fahad S Alshehri,1,2 Ahmed M Ashour,1,2 Nasser M Alorfi1 1Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; 2King Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh, 11614, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Fahad S Alshehri, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia, Email fsshehri@uqu.edu.saObjective: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the public awareness, knowledge, and perception of congenital disabilities in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on identifying demographic factors that influence these perceptions.Methods: A structured questionnaire was distributed to 1007 participants across various regions of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Effective bylaw implementation mechanisms for sustainable potato production in southwestern Uganda by Henry Makuma-Massa, Paul Kibwika, Paul Nampala, Mastewal Yami

“…A mixed-method approach was used to collect data involving structured questionnaires administered to 104 potato farmers (93% response rate), key informant interviews (nine), and focus groups (six). …”
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The Influence of Financial Management Transparency, Professional Development, and Academic Supervision on Teacher Job Satisfaction in Public Elementary Schools by Asih Umi Kholifah, Endang Wuryandini, Muhammad Prayito

“…Data were primarily collected through a structured Likert-scale questionnaire, developed from validated theoretical constructs and tested for reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha > 0.70). …”
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Determinants of Road Traffic Accidents Among Motorcycle Riders In Four Selected Sub-Counties, Kitui County, Kenya by Mutinda FK, Juma J, Muchiri J, Kariuki P

“…Quantitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire while Key informant interview guides were used to capture qualitative data. …”
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The Impact of Diabetes Self-Care, Healthy Lifestyle, Social Support, and Demographic Variables on Outcomes HbA1c in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes by Wan-Ju Chen, Li-Ying Lin

“…Personal data were collected using a structured questionnaire and same-day outpatient medical records. …”
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The Status Quo and Influencing Factors of Self-Management Behavior in Patients with Recurrent Gout in China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Hao X, Wang A

“…The cross-sectional study used a structured questionnaire (including information on Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics), Gout self-management Behavior Assessment scale, Gout Knowledge Measurement questionnaire, Chronic Disease self-efficacy Scale, Medical Coping Modes Scale, and Social Support Rating scale to investigate. …”
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Prevalence of isotretinoin usage and its association with depression among acne patients in Amman, Jordan: a cross-sectional study by Mohammad Al-Shalalfeh, Bader Al Saidi, Mahmoud Alzyod, Abdallah Saad, Hasan Zahran, Hamza Al-Ayasreh, Ahmad Al-Ammouri, Habeeb Alrahman Almasri, Alharith Alfraheed, Noor Almaani

“…Data were collected through structured questionnaires assessing demographics, acne severity, isotretinoin use, and depressive symptoms using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). …”
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Exploring cultural competence knowledge, skills, and comfort among male nursing students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Kholoud Alharbi, Safiya Salem Bakarman, Naji Alqahtani, Adel Bashatah, Wajid Syed

“…Data was collected using structured, pre-validated 47-item questionnaires and analyzed using the statistical package for social science version 27. …”
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