Language concerns and issues of Uyghur international students in Japan by Z Alifu, K. T Selorio, H Saito

“…To enhance the study-abroad experience for all international students, we argue that Japan should clarify study pathways at language schools, reduce initial adjustment burdens, and provide comprehensive information on higher education to facilitate a smoother academic transition. Moreover, structured language exchange programs and government-supported initiatives could help students integrate more effectively into society. …”
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Factors impeding physical activity in older patients with chronic diseases: a qualitative study by Peiting Wen, Ying Fang, Rong Xu, Zhaodi Wang

“…Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted one-on-one, and the social ecology model and theme analysis method were used to examine the data. …”
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Developing Visible Thinking and Motivation Through the Curricular Design of an Escape Room in Higher Education by Naiara Bilbao-Quintana, Arantzazu López-de la Serna, Ainara Romero-Andonegui, Eneko Tejada-Garitano

“…For this purpose, a quasi-experimental research with pretest/post-test was conducted, and it was evaluated whether the instructional design of the escape room was adequate to enhance the learning of the 238 students, whether it was motivating, and whether it contributed to the development of cognitive processes. We used two structured questionnaires with multiple-choice questions and one questionnaire with open-ended questions. …”
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Conservative treatment of older adult patients with shoulder diseases: a narrative review by Kook Jong Kim, Ho-Seung Jeong

“…Platelet-rich plasma is a regenerative option that may improve tendon healing, but mixed findings highlight the need for further investigation. A structured physical therapy program focusing on range of motion and strengthening is essential, with alternative interventions used judiciously. …”
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Rehabilitation coordinator – managers’ experiences of a new function in health care by Catharina Strid, Rosie Benner, Ronja Stefansdotter, Kjerstin Stigmar

“…Methods This is an interview study using a semi structured interview guide for data collection and thematic analysis was applied to the data. …”
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A qualitative descriptive analysis on generative artificial intelligence: bridging the gap in pedagogy to prepare students for the workplace by Andrea L. Irish, Michele W. Gazica, Vincent Becerra

“…This qualitative study explores the gap between academic and professional usage of Gen AI through structured interviews with two groups: 20 faculty members and 20 industry professionals. …”
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Assessing breakthrough infections: Covishield (late schedule) versus Covaxin - A prospective comparative analysis in the general population by Anuradha Nadda, Neha Kapoor, Sahil Sharma, Nikita Sharma, Viyusha T. Viswanathan, Anamika Soni, Ritu Attri, Taranjot Kaur, Nishu Gupta, Nikhil Govil, Kapil Goel, Rahul Gupta

“…Clients aged 18 years or above who had completed second vaccine dose were enrolled using systematic random sampling and followed up for 1 year. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, participants were telephonically interviewed within 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months of the second vaccine dose. …”
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The Role of Family Bonds in Nurturing Psychological Resilience in Older Adults: “In the Family, You Will Find the Support and Strength to Endure and Live” by Joana Butėnaitė-Switkiewicz, Irena Žemaitaitytė

“…Methods: Using a classic grounded theory approach, we conducted 16 semi-structured interviews with psychologically resilient individuals aged 63 and older, living in Lithuania, who reported satisfaction with their personal relationships. …”
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The role of universities’ social responsibility in enhancing business sustainability: Mediating role of entrepreneurial culture by Abdelrehim Awad

“…A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, with data collected through a structured survey distributed to 200 faculty members of University of Bisha, yielding 190 valid responses. …”
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“It’s like nursing a butterfly—so delicate, difficult, and unpredictable” – challenges of nurses in caring for patients with epidermolysis bullosa: a qualitative study by Parivash Karimi, Moloud Radfar, Yaser Moradi

“…Methods This is a qualitative study conducted from August to December 2024. Semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 15 nurses who provided care to patients with EB in Urmia, Northwest Iran. …”
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Doping in Martial Arts: How Is It Managed? by Agung Nugroho, Arko Jatmiko Wicaksono, Hary Widodo, Santosa Budiharjo, Djoko Pekik Irianto, Rustamaji Rustamaji, Lismadiana Lismadiana

“…Data were collected through structured interviews and standardized questionnaires. …”
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Designing an innovative Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) framework for optimized teaching and delivery of physical education curriculum by Xu Sun, Basuo Yu, Runmei Li

“…This study proposes an innovative Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) framework, based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), to optimize the teaching and delivery of PE programs. The research adopts a structured methodology encompassing literature-based criteria identification, expert consultations, and a hierarchically organized decision model to prioritize instructional strategies. …”
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Needs of novice midwives in the management of obstetric emergencies: a qualitative study by Soheila Mohamadirizi, Mojgan Janighorban, Ashraf Kazemi, Fariba Haghani

“…Data collection was performed through in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews, and the process continued until data saturation was reached. …”
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Children’s Opinion of Retrospective Pre-Post ‘Then-Test’ Survey Validity by Leanne M. Kelly

“…Each focus group was guided by three semi-structured questions, ran for 10-15 minutes, and had 2-3 participants. …”
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A PROPOSED MODEL FOR DOWNWARD ACCOUNTABILITY AS AN APPROACH IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES PROVIDED TO FARMERS IN IRAQ by Roaa Hamid, Hussian Al-Taiy

“…Data were collected from a stratified random sample of 395 respondents across eight Iraqi governorates(Nineveh,Salah al-Din,Baghdad,Diyala,Babylon,Najaf,Maysan,and Muthanna) through a structured questionnaire administered during the last third of 2024.The results indicated that the mean approval ratings for the proposed accountability model domains ranged from(4.28-4.39) On a five-point Likert scale (strongly agree, agree, somewhat agree, disagree, strongly disagree), with numerical values ranging from( 5-1).indicating strong agreement with the model. …”
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Perception on health and exercise among indonesian older adults: a sequential exploratory study in javanese rural communities by Agam Akhmad Syaukani, Gatot Jariono, Nugroho Susanto, Hendra Setyawan

“…Further qualitative analysis used 25 samples out of 40 through convenient method. Semi-structured interview is conducted to confirm results of questionnaire and explore their perception on health and exercise. …”
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Impact of Post-Harvest Technology Adoption on the Well-Being of Pepper Farmers in Kegalle, Sri Lanka by Adikaram W.A.M.K., Malkanthi S.H.P., Piyasena K.D.M.L.

“…Data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire and structured interviews, involving 47 farmers who adopted the technologies and 50 non-adopters, selected through stratified random sampling. …”
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Technical variability and safety of sleeve gastrectomy: a nationwide survey of bariatric centers in Poland by Przemysław Sroczyński, Piotr Major, Michał R. Janik

“…National guidelines and structured training programs may help harmonize practice and improve outcomes.…”
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Influence of Information, Education and Communication on Road Safety amongst Boda-boda Motorcyclists in Kenyan Cities by Barbara Nthoki, Caroline Biwott, Alice Kamau

“…Quantitative data was collected from the motorcyclists by use of semi-structured questionnaires while key informant interviews were used to collect the qualitative data. …”
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Exploring the role of regular physical activity in the prevention of brain strokes by Bauyrzhan Omarov, Kairat Aliyev, Abay Tursynbayev, Elmira Abdykerimova, Danyar Sultan, Zhadyra Kozhamkulova

“…Conclusions: This study reinforces the importance of aerobic exercise in stroke prevention and underscores the need for structured physical activity programs in public health guidelines. …”
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