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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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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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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Uptake of early infant diagnosis (EID) at six weeks after cessation of breastfeeding among HIV exposed children: A cross sectional survey at six high volume health facilities in Ir... by Sophia Samson, Rose N. Mpembeni, Prosper F. Njau, Rogati S. Kishimba

“…Mothers and caregivers were interviewed using pretested structured questionnaires. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess factors influencing uptake of the test while controlling for potential confounders. …”
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MICROFINANCE AND WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: TRENDS AND OUTCOMES by JOSEPH OLORUNFEMI AKANDE

“…Savings mobilization improved in countries with well-structured microfinance institutions, with Rwanda and Ghana outperforming regional averages by over 18 percentage points. …”
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Concurrent training and reflection model (CTRM) for in-service teachers by Noora Al-Thani, Zubair Ahmed, Jolly Bhadra

“…This study investigates the effectiveness of the Concurrent Training and Reflection Model (CTRM) in enhancing the research competencies of in-service teachers. CTRM integrates structured research methodology training with real-time classroom reflection, enabling teachers to apply their learning immediately and evaluate its impact through student outcomes. …”
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Pre-Service Teachers' Cognitive Processes Concerning Early Childhood Education Pedagogical Skills Through the Perspective of Cognitive Load Theory by Hasan Dilek

“…The findings underscore the critical role of well-structured instructional design, collaborative learning experiences, and expert guidance in effectively managing cognitive load. …”
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Exploring the perception of pre-clinical and clinical educators on clinical reasoning: A qualitative study. by Siti Norashikin Mohd Tambeh, Farah Dayana Zahedi, Mohamad Nurman Yaman

“…<h4>Method</h4>A semi-structured interview was conducted with fifteen educators encompassing pre-clinical (basic science, laboratory-based) and clinical (surgical-based, medical-based, community-based and emergency medicine) educators. …”
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Short-term interventions for overcoming emotional confusion: What to do when having many problems is yet another problem? by S. M. Skrypynets

“…They are due to the fact that standard psychotherapeutic programs may not be effective enough when clients are overwhelmed by the intensity of their problems. …”
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A comparative study on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of self-medication in rural and urban regions of Tumkur, Karnataka, India by Challa K. Supriya, Chaitanyaa Prakash, Thimmegowda Nandini, Pesala Pavan Kumar Reddy

“…Data were gathered using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire that included sections on demographic details, medication usage patterns, and perceptions about SM. …”
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Investigating university English as a foreign language instructors' implementations in teaching integral listening with speaking. by Addisu Bogale Shago, Elias Woemego Bushisso, Taye Gebremariam Olamo

“…Through purposive sampling, 12 instructors were identified for qualitative data collection employing semi-structured observations and interviews. Quantitative data analysis employed descriptive and inferential statistics run by SPSS version 20. …”
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Psycho-oncology practice for cancer patients during the pandemic lockdown in Italy: A qualitative mixed-method study with psychotherapists. by Luca Ghirotto, Ludovica De Panfilis, Marta Perin, Alessandra Miraglia Raineri, Francesco De Vincenzo, Matías Eduardo Díaz Crescitelli, Elisa Rabitti, Silvia Di Leo

“…<h4>Method</h4>This mixed-method study consists of a qualitative cross-sectional survey followed by open-ended semi-structured interviews with a subsample of survey respondents. …”
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Identifying models of care to support residents in long-term care homes (LTCHs) both during and beyond COVID-19. by Lames Danok, Joanna Burke, Tanya MacDonald, Sidra Cheema, Sharon Straus, Christine Fahim

“…The project included a quantitative survey and semi-structured key informant interviews with LTCH managers across Canada. …”
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Context specific challenges of the WHO infection prevention and control core components in the Faranah region: a mixed methods approach by Anna Borodova, Amadou Aziz Diallo, Christine Timbo Songbono, Carlos Rocha, Ibrahima Nabé, Frederic Le Marcis, Mahamoud Sama Cherif, Sophie Alice Müller

“…Infection prevention and control (IPC) programs have been reported to reduce healthcare associated infections by up to 70%. …”
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Complementary medicine among individuals experiencing homelessness in Switzerland: a quantitative and qualitative descriptive study by Véronique S. Grazioli, Evelyne Hangartner, Patrick Bodenmann, Luana Schaad, Léa Grosjean, Justin Nikles, David J. T. Campbell, Laurent Hyvert, Tshahé Anongba Varela, Susan E. Collins, Caroline Leblanc, Christine Loignon, Chantal Berna

“…A subsample of the survey participants (n = 18) and 14 professionals working in the homeless-serving sector participated in semi-structured interviews exploring perceived utility of CM for PEH. …”
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Impact of Group Asthma Education on Asthma Control and Emergency Room Visits in an Underserved New York Community by Asghar Ali, Sybil Goday Pena, Charnicia Huggins, Franklyn Lugo, Misbahuddin Khaja, Gilda Diaz-Fuentes

“…We conducted a pre- and poststudy of all patients with asthma who participated in two structured group asthma education sessions led by a respiratory therapist, clinical pharmacist, and pulmonologist. …”
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Environmental justice lens as a necessity and an opportunity in relocation: The case of the Noordwaard and the Eferding Basin by Chloé ten Brink, Idowu Ajibade, Caroline Zickgraf

“…Using a deductive environmental justice framework, we analyzed two compensation-based relocations, also understood as buyouts: the 2013 Danube flood relocation in Austria’s Eferding Basin and the Noordwaard de-poldering in the Netherlands’ Room for the River program. We combined document analysis (n = 62) and semi-structured interviews (n = 20) to assess justice concerns, focusing on distributive, procedural, and ecological dimensions. …”
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Iranian Intensive Care Unit Nurses\' Experience of Patient Safety Culture: A Qualitative Study by Samrand Fattah Ghazi, Mehrzad Mashayekhi, Parvaneh Asgari

“…Participants were 18 ICU nurses from three hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2021-2022, who were selected using a purposive sampling method. In-depth semi-structured interviews was carried to collect data. Data were analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s content analysis method. …”
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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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