Digital divide and operational digital literacy in deaf and hard-of-hearing students by Krasavina Yulia, Ponomarenko Ekaterina, Shishkina Anastasia, Gareyev Andrey

“…Qualitative data on learning experiences in digital media were collected through verbal protocol sessions, diary entries, and semi-structured interviews with DHH university students. …”
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Role of social capital in kiwifruit farmers’ willingness to adopt and pay for sustainable green food certificates in China by Li Dong, Farhad Zulfiqar, Shah Fahad, Muhammad Yaseen, Syed Shurid Khan, Takuji W. Tsusaka, Avishek Datta

“…Data were collected from 404 kiwifruit farmers in major kiwifruit-producing Provinces using a structured household survey. A non-parametric contingent valuation method estimated the expected WTP, while a double-hurdle model analyzed the impact of social capital on WTAd and WTP. …”
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Network Coordinator Perceptions of Early Childhood Community Systems Building and Development Efforts by Tuyet Mai Ha Hoang, Brandie Bentley, Karen V. Jenkins, Crystal A. Reinhart, Gloria A. Sugg, Karen M. Tabb

“…<b>Methods</b>: We conducted two focus group interviews with 10 participants who worked as network coordinators in public health district offices. A semi-structured focus group interview guide was used to examine community coordinators’ perceptions related to lessons learned with community systems development efforts around early childhood outcomes. …”
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Professional motivations and perceptions of senior dental students in the distance education period during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic by Cansu Özsin Özler, Cansu Atalay, Ece Meral, Meryem Uzamış Tekçiçek, Bahar Güçiz Doğan, Esra Ergin

“…Crisis-oriented psychological support programs should be provided for students. Some improvements should be structured in terms of preventive dentistry issues, both for dental education and dental health service aspects.…”
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COVID-19 pandemic and food security: Strategic agricultural budget allocation in Indonesia by Akbar Akbar, Rahim Darma, Andi Irawan, Mahyuddin, Feryanto Feryanto, Rida Akzar

“…The study contributes to the policy landscape by offering a structured agricultural budgeting framework and policy recommendations aimed at mitigating disruptions, enhancing productivity, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. …”
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Bottom-up Analysis Engineering of Investigative Practices and Innovation of Reflective Activities in Life and Earth Sciences: From Information Theory to Systems Theory by Redouane Hafer, Mustapha Bassiri, Malika Tridane, Said Belaaouad

“…To do this, we chose to conduct our study, through interview surveys and semi-structured questionnaires. The first among teachers and the second for SVT inspectors from three provincial directorates of National Education.The results show that the majority of those involved in education are involved in the classical informational approach and the experimental approach. …”
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Understanding patient needs and preferences for joint protection in hand osteoarthritis through mixed methods patient co-design by Dimitra V. Pouliopoulou, Joy C. MacDermid, Nicole Billias, Victoria D’Alessandro, Emily Lalone, Ruby Grewal, Pavlos Bobos

“…Key activities of daily living and occupational and functional tasks were rated using a 5-point Likert scale, with a Relative Importance Index (RII) calculated for each item. Qualitative semi-structured interviews with 20 purposefully sampled participants provided in-depth insights into lived experiences with HOA and preferences in JPPs. …”
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A Post-Authorisation Safety Study of a Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine in Pregnant Women and Their Offspring in a Real-World Setting: Generic Protocol for a Target Trial Emulat... by Odette de Bruin, Linda Nab, Jungyeon Choi, Oisin Ryan, Hae-Won Uh, Fariba Ahmadizar, Shahar Shmuel, Heather Rubino, Kitty Bloemenkamp, Cynthia de Luise, Miriam Sturkenboom

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This protocol offers a structured approach to evaluating the safety of RSV vaccines in pregnant women. …”
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Nursing staff and supervisors perceptions on stress and resilience: a qualitative study by Madeleine Helaß, Anja Greinacher, Melanie Genrich, Andreas Müller, Peter Angerer, Harald Gündel, Florian Junne, Christoph Nikendei, Imad Maatouk

“…Transcripts were subjected to structured qualitative content analysis. Results Systematised in Lazarus’s transactional model, nurses, and supervisors mentioned similar risk and resilience factors of stress. …”
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Recommendations for Perioperative Care in Liver Resection: The EUPEMEN (EUropean PErioperative MEdical Networking) Protocol by Orestis Ioannidis, Aggeliki Koltsida, Elissavet Anestiadou, Jose M. Ramirez, Nicolò Fabbri, Javier Martínez Ubieto, Carlo Vittorio Feo, Antonio Pesce, Kristyna Rosetzka, Antonio Arroyo, Petr Kocián, Luis Sánchez-Guillén, Ana Pascual Bellosta, Adam Whitley, Alejandro Bona Enguita, Marta Teresa-Fernandéz, Stefanos Bitsianis, Savvas Symeonidis

“…The EUPEMEN guidelines address inconsistencies in surgical practice across Europe and are structured for implementation in various healthcare environments. …”
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Pitik: A Cebuano-Binisaya Intent-Based Chatbot for Cardiovascular Disease Patient Profiling and Risk Factor Recommendations by Joseph Cedeño, Andrew Manteza, Nicole Nacar, Merhamdin Umbukan, Cherrie Muaña, Ma. Juliet Vasay-Cruz, Ceasar Ian Benablo, Kristine Mae Adlaon

“…Evaluations demonstrated the chatbot's effectiveness in processing user inputs and providing structured cardiovascular risk assessments. These improvements highlight Pitik's growing capability in delivering accessible and reliable health information. …”
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Developing a universal precautions approach to stigma reduction in health care: Insights from clinical and non-clinical health workers by Carla Treloar, Louise Maher, Emily Lenton, Gemma Nourse, Adrian Farrugia, Kate Seear, Amy Kirwan, Sophia Schroeder, Caitlin Douglass, Loren Brener, Timothy R Broady, Virginia Wiseman, Mark Stoové, Rob Monaghan, Elena Cama

“…To further develop this approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 health workers in clinical and non-clinical roles in Australia. …”
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Community engagement in promoting malaria vaccine uptake for children Under-Five by Prince Owusu Adoma, Francis Acquah, Abubakari Yakubu, Linda Cudjoe, Wisdom Kwaku Kwaku Achiam, Isaiah Awintuen Agorinya

“…A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study design was employed using structured questionnaires. Using a systematic sampling method, a sample of 1,183 was recruited based on sample size table for 2,500 under five population. …”
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Challenges and strategies for cultivating young teachers in pathophysiology departments at Chinese medical colleges: a narrative review by Jin Li, Ying Luo, Youxing Li, Yufeng Zhao, Yeli Zhong, Rentong Hu, Bin Zhong, Yanli Li, Shuang Zhao

“…These include establishing comprehensive training programs that integrate teaching innovation and research skills; developing structured mentorship systems with clear pathways for career advancement; creating platforms that support technology-enhanced teaching and international collaboration; and implementing systematic evaluation mechanisms to assess teaching effectiveness. …”
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Modeling User Intentions for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Thailand: Incorporating Multilayer Preference Heterogeneity by Thanapong Champahom, Chamroeun Se, Wimon Laphrom, Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao, Ampol Karoonsoontawong, Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha

“…This study examines the determinants of EV adoption intentions in Thailand, integrating demographic and psychographic factors from Environmental psychology and innovation diffusion theory; <i>Methods</i>: Data from a structured questionnaire, administered to 4003 respondents at gas stations with EV charging facilities across Thailand, were analyzed using a Correlated Mixed-Ordered Probit Model with Heterogeneity in Means (CMOPMHM); <i>Results</i>: Findings indicate that younger adults, particularly those aged 25–34 years old and 45–54 years old, are more likely to adopt EVs, whereas conventional or hybrid vehicle owners are less inclined. …”
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Community health workers supporting emerging adults with sickle cell disease by Sadie M. Butcher, Caren Steinway, Brahadesh Sivakumar, Katherine Wu, Toyosi Oluwole, Desireé N. Williford, Sophia Jan, Symme W. Trachtenberg, Kim Smith-Whitley, Tanisha D. Belton

“…However, little is known about CHWs’ experiences serving in these roles or their potential to support the transition to adulthood for adolescents and young adults (AYA). Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with CHWs and their supervisors from five recruitment sites affiliated with Community Health Worker and Mobile Health for Emerging Adults Transitioning Sickle Cell Disease Care (COMETS) Trial. …”
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Critical Success Factors for ERP Systems&#x2019; Post-Implementations of SMEs in Saudi Arabia: A Top Management and Vendors&#x2019; Perspective by Sayeed Haider Salih, Samah Abdelsalam, Mosab Hamdan, Abdelzahir Abdelmaboud, Muzaffar Hamzah, Anwer Mustafa Hilal, Abdelwahed Motwakel

“…Data gathered from structured questionnaires were analyzed using SmartPLS3 and SPSS software programs. …”
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Social support perception in parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus by Natalia Macarena Maureira MIranda, Claudia Maribel Muñoz Pavez, Maria Cecilia Toffoletto Toffoletto, Ángel Roco Videla

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> qualitative descriptive study carried out through semi-structured interviews with four parent caregivers of children with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. …”
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The impact of sports experience on manual dexterity performances in school-age children by Antonino Patti, Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Valerio Giustino, Flavia Figlioli, Genny Margherita Seidita, Alessandra Calogera Montalto Monella, Aurora Oddo, Antonio Paoli, Patrik Drid, Ewan Thomas, Antonino Bianco

“…This study indicates that structured sports, such as Capoeira, can have a beneficial impact on improving manual dexterity. …”
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Participation, promotion, and practices of the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd)- implementing schools in localizing sustainable development goals by Ernesto L. Bastida, Jr., Robbie Jan Vincent T. Buelo, Fatima G. Tabia, Rudy Bhonne R. De Lara, Jerbert M. Abargos, Catherine S. Oliquino

“…To achieve the research objective, the researchers concurrently collected and then merged the quantitative and qualitative data collected from surveys, semi-structured interviews, and focus-group discussions. …”
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