A Narrative Review of Multifactorial Determinants of Childhood Eating Behaviors: Insights and Interventions Using the Social Ecological Model by Qutaibah Oudat, Sarah E. Messiah, Alia Dawlat Ghoneum, Anas Okour

“…Using the Social Ecological Model (SEM), this narrative review synthesizes evidence on key determinants of childhood eating behaviors and proposes a framework for multi-level interventions. <b>Methods</b>: A structured literature search was conducted across PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL, focusing on studies published between January 2014 and September 2024. …”
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Enhancing resilience in nursing: the role of education, support systems, a multi-level approach to enhancing adaptability and preventing burnout by H. S. N. Nalagamage, R. K. A. U. Rathnayaka, C. K. W. Gamage, W. S. Sudusinghe

“…Drawing from sources such as PubMed Central, Lippincott Journals, BMC Nursing, ResearchGate, SAGE Journals and Emerald, this review synthesises existing literature to propose a structured framework for resilience-building in nursing. …”
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Emerging Business Development Model in the Sports Industry by Ali Ghanbari, Mohammad Soltanhoseini, Zahra Halajpoor, zahra Borgheyan

“…The research tool was a semi-structured interview. The interviewing process continued until theoretical saturation (14 people) was reached. …”
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Effect of Aerobic Exercises on Mental Health and Performance of Javelin Thrower by Muhammad Ihsan Ul Haq, Tasleem Arif, Syed Zia Ul Islam

“…The experimental group (n=10) underwent a structured aerobic exercise program, while the control group (n=10) served as a benchmark. …”
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La educomunicación para la alfabetización ecológica y la construcción participativa de una cultura ambiental en niños by Erwin Hernando Jácome Castilla, Naydú Judith Jácome Castilla, Eduardo Luis Jácome Castilla

“…Regarding the methodology, the research was developed with a qualitative approach, within the framework of a participatory methodology supported by the application of semi-structured interviews with two (2) teachers and thirty (30) students from the Once de Noviembre Educational Institution in Los Patios, Norte de Santander. …”
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Impact of the Dual Career on the perceived employability and intrapreneurial potential of elite student-athletes by Alberto Vidal-Vilaplana, Cristian Gregori-Faus, Pablo Jiménez-Jiménez, María Huertas González-Serrano

“…Methodology: A quantitative approach was used, through a structured validated survey. The sample was composed of 221 elite student-athletes from the Valencian Community. …”
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Comparing Reasons for Quitting Substance Abuse with the Constructs of Behavioral Models: A Qualitative Study by Hamid Tavakoli Ghouchani, Shamsodin Niknami*, Farkhondeh Aminshokravi, Seyed Kaveh Hojat

“…Data were collected through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews and field notes. …”
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Preparing medical graduates to care for geriatric patients: A case study of the undergraduate medical curriculum at a South African university by Keshena Naidoo, Jacqueline van Wyk

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with health professions educators. …”
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Multimorbidity: A global public health challenge by Rajović Nina, Milić Nataša

“…To effectively address the strain on healthcare systems caused by multimorbidity, it is imperative to prioritize the establishment of well-structured, adequately equipped, and appropriately trained primary care teams. …”
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Family and Staff Cooperation in Early Childhood Special Education by Nilay Kayhan, Kübra Demiröz

“…The data of the study, which was conducted in the phenomenological design of qualitative research methods, were obtained with the semi-structured interview technique and analyzed with content analysis.Findings: Findings were discussed under the titles cooperation experiences, family participation and needs, early childhood special education, staff, institution features, opinion and suggestions. …”
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Bridging the theory and practice divide in pre-service language teacher education: A focus on teacher educators’ expertise from in-service teachers' vantage point by George E.K. Whitehead, Sezen Arslan

“…Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews and were thematically coded using NVivo 14 software. …”
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The influence of nursing handover on nurses' mental health: A scoping review by Margarida A. R. Tomás, Marisa R. Soares, Joaquim M. Oliveira-Lopes, Luís M. M. Sousa, Vânia L. D. Martins

“…Conversely, handovers function as structured rituals providing peer support and a sense of control, helping nurses manage psychological demands. …”
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The Origins of Perceived Discrimination in e-Learning in Nursing Students: A Qualitative Study by Zahra Hadian Jazi PhD, Amir Shahzeydi MSc, Kazzem Gheybi PhD, Sedigheh Farzi PhD, Sima Babaei PhD

“…Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews, and analyzed using content analysis. …”
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Using photovoice to explore the stress of pre-service teachers in online learning by Kardi Nurhadi, Mega Fariziah Nur Humairoh, Hartia Novianti, Maharani Khansa, Utami Widiati

“…The data were derived from their photovoice records supplemented by focus group discussion and a follow-up semi-structured interview. The visual illustrations and verbal commentary they produced constitute evidence of pre-service teachers’ academic stress and provide insights into this phenomenon. …”
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Assessing food insecurity strategies across twelve countries from different income levels: a sustainability and food systems perspective by Farah Slim, Zeinab Ibrahim, Imad Toufeili, Amira Haddarah, Abderahman Rejeb

“…This study critically analyzes the food security strategies of twelve countries across four income groups, as classified by the World Bank: Low-Income (Malawi, Afghanistan, Ethiopia), Lower-Middle-Income (Nigeria, India, Lebanon), Upper-Middle-Income (Maldives, Brazil, China) and High-Income (Canada, Germany, United Arab Emirates). Using a structured narrative review of national policies and programs (2016–2024) sourced from academic databases, government publications, and international reports, we assess the alignment of strategies with the sustainability pillars (economic, social, environmental) and six key agri-food system interventions. …”
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Exercise as Modulator of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in Children: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Markel Rico-González, Daniel González-Devesa, Carlos D. Gómez-Carmona, Adrián Moreno-Villanueva

“…Methodological quality was mostly fair, with four studies rated as fair and one as good. Conclusions: Structured physical exercise may enhance BDNF levels in healthy children, with neuromotor activities and martial arts showing particular promise. …”
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The effect of strength training on IL-6 levels and muscle fitness: an empirical study on sedentary adolescents by Yanuar Alfan Triardhana, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma, Bayu Agung Pramono, Shery Iris Zalillah, Dewangga Yudhistira

“…Discussion: Strength training effectively reduces inflammation and enhances fitness, consistent with prior exercise research. Conclusion: Structured strength training significantly improves IL-6 levels and muscular fitness, supporting its role in addressing adolescent sedentarism. …”
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Supporting Children and Their Families in Gauteng Public Schools: The Roles of School Social Workers by Gift Khumalo, Nolwazi Ngcobo, Mbongeni Shadrack Sithole

“…Data were collected from 22 purposively selected participants, comprising school social workers, supervisors, and provincial managers of school social work programs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, and thematic analysis was employed to identify themes. …”
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The effect of continuous care model on cancer patients' self-efficacy: A randomized controlled trial by Mehran Shahraki, Fatemeh Bameri, Somayeh Mashmooli, Maryam Taheri

“…Consequently, it is recommended that nursing models and theories, particularly the continuous care model, be incorporated into structured and planned educational programs to provide nursing care, especially supportive care.…”
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Understanding Patient Flow from the Perspectives of Patient Movement Experts by Pieter Van Dam, Mitchell Dwyer, Malgorzata O'Reilly, Sarah Prior, James Montgomery, Richard Turner

“…Methods: Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals who were directly involved with patient flow at a referring hospital in Tasmania, Australia. …”
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