Faculty as street-level bureaucrats: discretionary decision-making in the era of generative AI by Rami Alsharefeen, Rami Alsharefeen

“…IntroductionThis study examines how university faculty members at an internationalized higher education institution in the UAE navigate the challenges of generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) plagiarism through the theoretical lens of Michael Lipsky’s Street-Level Bureaucracy (SLB) framework.MethodsDrawing on qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with 17 faculty members at an internationalized university in the UAE, this paper analyzes how faculty members exercise discretion when confronted with suspected AI-generated content in student work.ResultsThe findings of the study reveal that faculty, as street-level bureaucrats, develop various coping strategies to manage the additional workload associated with Gen-AI detection, including preventive education, discretionary intervention, and modified assignment designs. …”
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ACCESS TO FINANCE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMEs IN PHARMACEUTICAL BUSINESS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA by Azeez Arisekola AKANBI, Ahmed Oluwatobi ADEKUNLE

“…Using a survey research approach, data were collected from 140 registered SMEs in pharmaceutical business through structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and ordered logistic regression were employed to analyze the data. …”
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Evaluating Student-Built Earthquake Alarm Prototypes: Integrating Engineering Practices Through Real-World Projects in Junior High School by Iin Suminar, M. Reza Dwi Saputra, Nur Habib Muhammad Iqbal

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Examining the social determinants of HIV/AIDS in Madidi village in Bojanala District, North West province by Lebogang E. Lekgema, Phillip Nhlanhla

“…Face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews using a schedule guide were used to obtain data. …”
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Handover using ISBAR principles in two perioperative sites – a quality improvement project by Patricia Kitney, Raymond Tam, David Bramley, Koen Simons

“… Background: ISBAR is a structured approach to communication between health care providers, particularly for the purpose of transferring patient clinical care. …”
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Incidence and outcome of biliary atresia in the United Arab Emirates: A multicenter national study by Manal Salem Alkatheeri, Haifa Alawadhi, Mira Almheiri, Saista Amin, Abid Qazi, Christos Tzivinikos, Doha Muneer, Rana Bitar

“…The overall patient survival is further enhanced by availability of well-structured liver transplantation programs.…”
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The impact of fall armyworm on subsistence farmers in the Limpopo Province of South Africa by Tlou D. Raphela, M. Mafadza

“…Lastly, the study assessed the impact of the fall armyworms on the food security of the farmers and their families. The study used a structured questionnaire to collect the data and applied several Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and one ordinal Regression to analyse the data for this study with a sample size of 82. …”
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Exploring healthcare providers’ perspectives of childbirth education classes for quality of care and positive childbirth experience: an interpretative phenomenological analysis stu... by Anwar Nader AlKhunaizi, Sami Abdulrahman Alhamidi, Areej Ghalib Al-Otaibi, Amany Anwar AlAbdullah, Kawther Saleh Alosaif, Meral Jehad Al Zayer

“…Data collection involved conducting semi-structured interviews with 15 participants. The sample consisted of physicians, nurses, and educators, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives. …”
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Effects of Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Dyspnea, Exercise Capacity, Quality of Life and Impact of the Disease in COPD Patients: A Systematic Review by Diêgo Mendes Xavier, Endi Lanza Galvão, Alenice Aliane Fonseca, Glaciele Maria de Souza, Vanessa Pereira Lima

“…The objective was to systematically compare a structured program with HBPR or a control group for participants with COPD. …”
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Acceptability of a culturally-adapted, evidence-based mental health intervention for Venezuelan migrant youth residing in Colombia by Alethea Desrosiers, Natalia Piñeros-Leaño, Maria Paula Jimenez, Samantha Plezia, Maria Pineros-Leano

“…We recruited and enrolled 67 VM youth (aged 18–30) living in Bogotá, Colombia, who participated in piloting the intervention. We conducted semi-structured interviews with a subset of these participants (n = 16) at post-intervention to explore the intervention’s acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility. …”
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Effectiveness of virtual learning system in agricultural education in India by Kotha Shravani, Rabindra Nath Padaria, Rashmi Singh, Sujit Sarkar, K. V. Praveen, Cini Varghese, Shantanu Rakshit, S. Aishwarya, Preeti Yadav, Preeti Yadav, Sushmita Saini, Sushmita Saini, Sweety Mukherjee, Bhaskar Ghosh, Settipalli Sravani, Nuthaki Venkata Leela Krishna Chaitanya, Simran Pundir

“…Gender differences were also observed, with female students performing better in virtual learning environments.Discussion and conclusionThe study highlights the critical role of self-regulation, positive learners’ attitudes, and well-structured e-learning design in enhancing the effectiveness of virtual learning. …”
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Capability-based training framework for generative AI in higher education by Pablo Burneo-Arteaga, Pablo Burneo-Arteaga, Yakamury Lira, Homero Murzi, Ana Balula, Antonio Pedro Costa

“…The results highlight the need for a structured, yet flexible competency model tailored to educators. …”
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Hydrogen's potential and policy pathways for Indonesia's energy transition: The actor-network analysis by Chrisna T. Permana, Chanel Tri Handoko, Konstantin Gomonov

“…This study used a qualitative methodology, incorporating documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions within the actor-network theory framework, aimed to investigate the current positioning of hydrogen energy in Indonesia's policy pathways and to examine its potential and challenge. …”
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Youth Waqf in Islamic Finance by Aisyah Farhah Kamaruddin, Mohamed Aslam Pawit, Ummul Athirah Fathihah Mohd Idris, Mohammad Firdaus Mohammad Hatta, Zurina Ismail

“…The study, employing qualitative research through semi-structured interviews with six key informants, identifies the main challenges and offers integrated solutions for waqf property growth, donor management, and community support. …”
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Using multimedia-supported flipped classrooms approach to modernize organic chemistry instruction: exploring students’ and teachers’ challenges by Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Olivier Habimana, Wenceslas Nzabalirwa, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima

“…Qualitative data from structured interviews were analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that challenges related to technology and resource availability, student and teacher-specific issues, and limitations in teaching support and institutional infrastructure hinder the effective implementation of the MSFCA. …”
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Developing a digital health competency assessment framework for public health services: a Delphi-AHP approach by Yibei Yao, Jindan Cao, Zheng Tan, Keli Chen

“…ObjectiveTo construct a scientifically validated and practical digital health competency assessment framework for public health services, addressing gaps in current evaluation paradigms that fail to comprehensively assess individuals’ proactive engagement with digital health tools.MethodsThe study employed a mixed-methods approach, beginning with a systematic literature review and structured interviews to draft an initial indicator system. …”
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Organizational Commitment, Job Satisfaction, and Work Environment: Pathways to Stress, Engagement, and Turnover in Pakistan Special Education Centres by Saheba Javaid Akhter, Shaikh Muhammad Fakhre Alam Siddiqui, Hammad Zafar

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 343 employees in public and private special education centers. …”
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Strategy for Continuous Quality Improvement at Vocational High School by Cahyo Widodo, Fajar Danur Isnantyo, Aris Budianto, Sukatiman Sukatiman, Muhamad Nur Azmi Wahyudi

“…Implementing SPMI positively impacts academic and non-academic quality, enhances graduate employability, and strengthens school-industry partnerships. A well-structured organization and consistent quality policies facilitate optimal outcomes, with industry collaboration ensuring curriculum relevance and skill alignment with labor market needs. …”
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UPAYA MENCEGAH TINDAKAN BULLYING ANTAR SISWA MELALUI PENGUATAN BUDAYA SEKOLAH RAMAH ANAK by Ricky Yoseptry, Vivi Meilani, Yani Suryani, Doni Ade Saputra, Novalia Wahyu Timurita, Suherman Suherman

“…In conclusion, the child-friendly school culture at Nusa Indah Elementary School has not been implemented effectively in preventing bullying due to the weak school managerial system. Structured planning, involvement of school residents, and continuous data-based evaluation are required. …”
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Study of the attitude and participation of the population in the preventive and screening examinations and implementation of these examinations in the health care system by V. F. Levshin, N. I. Slepchenko, N. I. Ryzhova, L. A. Sаvluchinskaya, L. G. Solenova

“…The survey using a unified and structured questionnaire was conducted through individual and anonymous interviews. …”
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