Roles of health promotion researchers in the planning stages of a global urban health promotion initiative: understandings identified from an interview-based case study by Sophie Meyer, Sophie Meyer, Nathalia González-Jaramillo, Annika Frahsa, Annika Frahsa

“…Amid this epistemology, researchers’ understanding of their roles in specific projects and programs led by different stakeholders is essential. …”
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Pedagogical conditions for soft skills development in future officers: evidence from the National Guard of Ukraine during wartime by Mykhailo M. Medvid, Yuliia I. Medvid, Svitlana V. Mudra, Marek Storoška, Mykhailo M. Havryshchuk

“…The findings suggest that structured pedagogical interventions, particularly those integrating combat experience and mentorship approaches, can effectively enhance military officers' soft skills development. …”
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Assessing the socioeconomic and heterogeneous impacts of noise pollution on food markets in Akure metropolis, Nigeria by Adewale Isaac Olutumise, Lawrence Olusola Oparinde, Modupe Mary Oloruntoba, Soliu Abdulqoyum Oluwafemi, Feyisayo Aderogba Oluwasanmi, Abiodun Festus Akinrotimi, Olanrewaju Peter Oladoyin, Igbekele Amos Ajibefun

“…Using primary data collected from 120 food vendors across four major markets, noise levels were measured with a sonometer, while a well-structured questionnaire captured the marketers’ socioeconomic characteristics and perceptions. …”
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Integrating Ethical, Cultural, and Legal Dimensions into Higher Education: Advancing 21st-Century Competencies in Central Asia by Fazliddin Jalilov, Rokhat Safarova, Akmaljon Akramov, Elbek Musayev, Ulzana Rakhimova, Siyovush Shukrullayev, Xosiyatxon Mirzaxmetova

“…Qualitative data further reveal that students exposed to structured ethics and cultural diversity training exhibit higher engagement and adaptability. …”
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Factors associated with patient values among individuals with tuberculosis: a mixed-methods study using a patient- and family-centered care approach by Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini Gunawan, Servasius To’o Jala Mulu, Leni Landudjama, Melkisedek Landi, Wanto Paju, Heriberth Bara Hunggurami, Geralda Holi Mayela Ludji, Grazhela Tatu Rija, Donny Sulistiono, Israfil Israfil

“…The quantitative phase involved 180 purposively selected patients with TB, with data collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation test. …”
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A Protocol for Patient Education Based on Andragogy: A Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods Study by Mohtasham Ghaffari, Sakineh Rakhshanderou, Reza Negarandeh, Negin Niksadat, Ali Ramzankhan, Ali Vasheghani Farahani

“…Data will be gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by directed content analysis. …”
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International society of liquid biopsy (ISLB) perspective on minimal requirements for ctDNA testing in solid tumors by Nicola Fusco, Konstantinos Venetis, Francesco Pepe, Omshree Shetty, Silvia Calabuig Farinas, Simon Heeke, Julia V. Burnier, Simon J. Patton, Ellen Heitzer, Giovanni Nigita, Paul Hofman, Maria Jose Serrano, Massimo Cristofanilli, Eloisa Jantus-Lewintre, David R. Gandara, Christian Rolfo, Umberto Malapelle

“…Through initiatives led by the Quality Control and Accreditation Committee, educational programs, and multidisciplinary stakeholder workshops, ISLB provides a structured framework to promote standardization and foster innovation. …”
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Vaccination policies for dentists and other dental professionals in Europe: a systematic report by Helena C. Maltezou, Audrey Camilleri, Nuala Carney, Anna Chainier, Katrín Guðmundsdóttir, Erminija Guzaitienė, Charlotte Heuzé, Jörg Krainhöfner, Peter Kukolik, Mercedes Linninger, Jens Nagaba, Miguel Pavao, Harry-Sam Selikowitz, Nikolai Sharkov, Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg, Roman Smucler, Marek Szewczyński, Brigitte van Dam, Luca Vettore, Lynn Woods, Oliver Zeyer, Ioannis Tzoutzas

“…We studied vaccination policies for DHCP in Europe.Methods The national dental associations and chambers of 31 European countries were invited to complete a structured form. The survey was conducted in 2023.Results Vaccination policies for DHCP existed in all (21) participating countries. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of nurse second victim of patient safety incident actively to seek support: a qualitative study by Qianfei Li, Ya’nan Zhang, Zhiheng Gao, Zhuoqing Deng, Qiong Wu, Wenxia Lu, Xiaohong Zhang

“…Methods Nurses who had experienced a patient safety incident in a tertiary hospital were recruited. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted from May to October 2024 using the interview outline developed by the theoretical domain framework, and the data were analyzed using the inductive content analysis method. …”
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Perspectives on Perinatal Support and Maternal Mental Health: A Qualitative Cross-Cultural Study in Spain and Brazil by Livia Gomes Viana Meireles, Cecilia Peñacoba, Carmen Écija, Lorena Gutiérrez, Celia Arribas, Patricia Catalá

“…Interviews were conducted using a semi-structured guide, and the data were analyzed through thematic analysis. …”
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A pilot short-term study of feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of 3-stage 8-session 4-week group therapy-based narrative intervention in 17 improved hospitalized f... by Qian Zhou, Yuhua Wei, Zaifei Huang, Yue Zhao, Sujiao Qin, Xuewei Wei, Lianou Wei, Da Huang, Mingkang Qin, Lingjun Zeng, Fengqiong Qin, Yuting Huo

“…The study provided a structured intervention program for clinical care to reduce self-stigma and promote positive recovery outcomes for inpatients with schizophrenia.…”
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Bridging theory and practice: Performance management in SMEs – the Gun Collection experience by Yusuf Ahmad Sudrajat, Trias Setiawati, Swastuti Amalia Putri, Adinda Pujakusuma, Mira Feby Setiana, Layalia Maharani, Qorri Aina Rosyada

“…The findings reveal that Gun Collection successfully imple­ments a structured performance management system through regular evaluations, technical and interpersonal training programs, contribution-based rewards, and adherence to labor regulations. …”
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Socio-Demographic Correlates of Health and Nutrition Among Rural and Plantation Communities of the western Dooars, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India by Souraditya Chakraborty, Ayush Kumar Sah, Ayushman Pradhan, Keshab Sharma, Lalita Agarwal, Laxmi Pradhan, Mamta Sahu, Mausumi Roy, Monisha Khanam, Nabin Paul

“…Data were collected from 156 adult participants (101 males, 55 females) using a pre-structured questionnaire through a multi-stage random sampling technique. …”
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Fostering Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Mathematics Education: Strategies, Challenges, and Classroom Practices by Ega Gradini, Firmansyah B Firmansyah B, Julia Noviani, Khairatul Ulya

“…The study involved 25 stratified junior high school mathematics teachers, with data collected over one academic year through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. …”
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Insights on the socioeconomic characteristics, production systems and constraints confronted by communal and smallholder sheep farmers in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Lesego Motshekga, Kingsley Ayisi, Johannes Isselstein, Simbarashe Ndleve

“…The data were collected from one hundred and twenty sheep farmers using a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that in communal and smallholder sheep systems, there were more male than female farmers (78%), 48% were over the age of 60, 37% and 43% had secondary and tertiary degrees, 74% were full-time sheep farmers and 69% had 10 years or less of sheep farming experience. …”
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THE PGR NETWORKS IN FRANCE: COLLABORATION OF USERS AND THE GENETIC RESOURCE CENTRE ON SMALL GRAIN CEREALS by A. Didier, L. Bardy, E. Boulat, J. Koenig, A. Lapierre, F. Exbrayat, J. Bordes, F. Balfourier

“…Plant genetic resources (PGR) have been used in breeding programs for many decades to produce modern varieties by introducing genes of interest, in particular, resistance genes. …”
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Challenges and opportunities in screening and management of hypertension and type 2 diabetes in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya: A qualitative study of multi-sectoral stakeh... by Soohyun Nam, Jane Otai, Minjung Lee, Robin Whittemore, Eunice Omanga, Siobhan Thompson, Mildred Mudany

“…The purpose of the study is to explore barriers and facilitators to noncommunicable disease (NCD) screening and management in Nairobi's informal settlements to inform future NCD programme development. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 38 multi-sectoral stakeholders, comprising of community health workers (CHWs), nurses, clinical officers, physicians, community-based organisation (CBO) staff, individuals living with hypertension or type 2 diabetes (T2D), and individuals who are eligible for screening but never screened. …”
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Designing a Competency-Based Curriculum Model for Student Teachers in the Development of Social Science Education by Sedigheh Salmanpour, Jahangir Yari Haj Atalou, Hossein Baghaei, Sadegh Maleki Avarsin

“…The statistical population included professors and elites in the field of sociology and the field of curriculum planning and professors of Farhangian University. 17 people were selected as the sample size by purposive sampling method based on the theoretical saturation rule. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Data obtained from interviews were analyzed using MAXQDA tool and coding method. …”
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Social Media Platforms Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises Use to Enhance Market Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda by Mbowa, Henry Stanley, Marus, Eton, Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba

“…Data was collected through structured questionnaires using KoboCollect tool, and interviews. …”
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Determining the Needs of Science Teachers of Gifted Students for Argumentation-Based Professional Development Training by Melike Akbaş, Pınar Seda Çetin

“…Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews consisting of five questions, conducted online with the consent of the participants. …”
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