The evolution of online extensive reading and web-based platforms in EFL/ESL: A narrative review of impacts, challenges, and future directions by Amine Ounissi, Raihana Romly, Azza Jauhar Ahmad Tajuddin, Md. Kamrul Hasan

“…Adopting a narrative review methodology, this study utilises a structured literature matrix to synthesise findings, critically analyse, and evaluate key data from diverse research studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of OER’s pedagogical implications. …”
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Nurturing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries to Strengthen Food Sovereignty in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut by Meghan Lindsay Brockington, Tiff-Annie Kenny, Mélanie Lemire, Hing Man Chan, Dennis Nauyavik, Philip Loring, Jane Parmley, Matthew Little

“…This qualitative case study prioritizes Inuit voices in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, to explore the complex role of small-scale fisheries in advancing food security, sovereignty, and community well-being. Semi-structured interviews (n=15) were conducted with Elders, experienced commercial fish harvesters, and local decision-makers. …”
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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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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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Promoting Health Practices of Teenage Mothers Regarding Health Care of Their Infants by Faten K. Elgendy, Hemat M. Abd ElMoneem, Amal K. A. Emam

“…Conclusion: Most teenage mothers post-program had a higher level of knowledge and practices regarding their infant care compared to the pre-programmed. …”
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The impact of community-based pulmonary rehabilitation on the health and lives of migrant workers with pneumoconiosis in China: a qualitative study exploring patient experience by Panpan Ma, Yasuko Nagamatsu

“…Web-based semi-structured interviews were conducted using a self-made interview guide. …”
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Metoda kształtowania ustrojów cięgnowych osiowo-symetrycznych by S. Jendo

“…The subject of the present work is the determination of the shape of axially-symmetrical surface suspended structures and its optimization according to the criterion of minimum weight. …”
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Impact of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Functional Capacity and Physical Activity after Coronary Revascularization: A Scientific Review by Niramayee V. Prabhu, Arun G. Maiya, Nivedita S. Prabhu

“…To review the impact of cardiac rehabilitation on functional capacity, levels of physical activity, and health related quality of life in patients following coronary revascularization. Methods. A structured literature search in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and ProQuest for studies focused on CR and its effects on functional capacity, physical activity, and quality of life after coronary revascularization. …”
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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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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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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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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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A comprehensive survey on machine learning for workplace injury analysis: risk prediction, return to work strategies, and demographic insights by Gonzalo A. Vivian, Richard A. Bauder, Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar

“…Moreover, research gaps are identified, particularly regarding the emerging potential of advanced ML techniques, such as deep learning and large language models (LLMs), for analyzing structured and unstructured safety data, methods that have not yet been widely applied in workplace injury research. …”
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Health rights of inmates in correctional facilities in Korea as of 2016: a cross-sectional study by Young Su Ju, Myoung-hee Kim, Jun Yim, Minyoung Choung

“…Overall, 1,057 inmates were surveyed, representing 1.84% of the total inmate population of 57,560 as of September 30, 2016. A structured questionnaire was distributed to these inmates, and upon collection, the responses were analyzed. …”
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A Qualitative Research on the Determination of Toxic Personality Traits by Benan Arda, Pelin Kanten

“…Within the scope of the research, interviews were conducted with 36 participants through a semi-structured questionnaire based on different criteria such as gender, age, marital status and level of education. …”
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How practitioners conceptualize and operationalize transportation equity in Delaware’s capital expenditure process by Philip Barnes, Andrea L. Pierce, Calaia S. Jackson

“…This research project employs semi-structured interviews with key personnel in the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and local Metropolitan Planning Organizations to illuminate their conceptualization of equity and how it influences capital expenditures for the state’s transportation systems. …”
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A Coaching-Based Training for Underrepresented Mentors in STEM by Molly E. Tuck, Kaylee A. Palomino, Julie A. Bradley, Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, Luke H. Bradley

“…These findings suggest that structured coaching-based training can build a supportive environment, benefiting both mentors and mentees.…”
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