Impact of core muscle strengthening on knee pain, patient outcomes, physical function, and cartilage thickness in knee osteoarthritis: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Dias Tina Thomas, Charu Eapen, Atmananda S. Hegde, Prajwal Prabhudev Mane, Saurabh P. Mehta

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Sexually Transmitted Infection knowledge and risky behaviours among Albanian university students: findings from a cross-sectional study by Lumturi Merkuri, Erda Qorri, Xhini Rizaj, Busra Emir, Leidon Shapo

“…Methodology: Conducted between April - May 2023, our study surveyed 671 students using a structured questionnaire based on established guidelines. …”
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Cybersecurity Framework: Addressing Resiliency in Welsh SMEs for Digital Transformation and Industry 5.0 by Nisha Rawindaran, Ambikesh Jayal, Edmond Prakash

“…Integrated with the CGF, the framework promotes structured, ongoing improvements across organizational, technological, and human domains. …”
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Barriers and opportunities to increase soil organic carbon in vineyards: A case study of extension personnel in France and in the United States by Marie Thiollet-Scholtus, Amélie CM Gaudin, Justine Vanden Heuvel

“…This study used semi-structured interviews with extension specialists in warm and cool regions of France and USA to explore context-specific barriers and opportunities for adoption of SOC-building practices. …”
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Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study in Turkey by Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya, Ayşe Rumeysa Doğruyol, Hakkı Öztürk, Sevgi Canbaz, Meryem Merve Ören Çelik

“…Data collection involved a structured questionnaire capturing sociodemographic details, comorbidities, vaccination history, and hesitancy levels, coupled with the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS), a 9-item tool validated in Turkish that measures trust in vaccines and perceived risks. …”
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Enhancing government communication for climate change adaptation: a case study of agricultural policies and practices by Khuswatun Hasanah, Rukmowati Brotodjojo, Mofit Eko Poerwanto, László Lakatos

“…Guided by Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Theory, this qualitative research involved semi-structured interviews with six farmers and two Agricultural Extension Officers. …”
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Sistemas certificáveis de gestão ambiental e da qualidade: práticas para integração em empresas do setor moveleiro Environmental and quality certifiable management systems: guideli... by Paulo Fernando Fuzer Grael, Otávio José de Oliveira

“…The case study data was collected via semi-structured interviews with those directly responsible for the two systems and some key collaborators at operational level, via document analysis and in loco observation. …”
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Solicitude toward artificial intelligence among health care providers and its relation to their patient’s safety culture in Saudi Arabia by Hamda Ahmed Mohamed Eldesoky, DaifAllah AlThubaity, Abeer Yahia Mahdy Shalby, Fatma Abdelaziz Mohammed

“…Data collection was conducted using two self-reported questionnaires: the Structured Knowledge and Attitude Questionnaire on Artificial Intelligence and the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC). …”
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Quality assurance practices of internal examinations in selected Eswatini primary schools by Goodness Tshabalala, Gawie Schlebusch, Solomon Makola

“…Five principals from the selected schools were part of the study by participating in semi-structured interviews. Document analysis also formed part of the data-generation process: in each school a sample of examination papers and marked examination scripts were reviewed to assess quality assurance. …”
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Moral competence, dilemma discussion, and sports: unraveling the significance of framework, competitive level, and sporting experience by Małgorzata Bronikowska, Katerina Mouratidou, Maryna Khorkova, Michał Bronikowski

“…The findings strongly suggest that implementing structured dilemma discussions can significantly benefit amateur athletes. …”
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Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs Among Mothers Attending Vaccination Centers in Central West Bank: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Zeina Sinnokrot, Sanaa Zeidan, Kinda Abu Salah, Bashar Zuaiter, Hussein Hallak

“…This was done using structured questionnaires completed through face‐to‐face interviews covering socio‐demographic variables, mothers' reproductive history, and NDS knowledge assessment. …”
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Sentient Intercultural Self-Efficacy: Constructing Intercultural Competence in Health Sciences students by DEBBIE ÁLVAREZ-CRUCES, JUAN MANSILLA-SEPÚLVEDA, ALEJANDRA NOCETTI-DE-LA-BARRA

“…Therefore, this research aimed to understand the process of constructing Intercultural Competence in theprofessional training of Health Sciences students.Methods: A qualitative study with a Grounded Theory design was conducted. Semi-structured interviews, lasting 40 to 50 minutes, were conducted with students in their last year of training tocomply with the intensity sampling. …”
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Midwives’ practice challenges in triaging expectant mothers: a qualitative study in Mpumalanga maternity units, South Africa by Mxolisi Welcome Ngwenya, Livhuwani Muthelo, Melitah Molatelo Rasweswe, Tebogo Maria Mothiba

“…The maximum variation purposive sampling technique was used to select midwives working in the maternity units of Mpumalanga province. Semi-structured interviews were conducted for data collection, and data saturation was reached and confirmed with the 20th participant. …”
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Medication management for older adults in interprofessional primary care teams: a qualitative interview study of family health teams in Ontario, Canada by Monika Roerig, Julie Vizza, David Rudoler, Sara Allin, Elisabeth Martin, Agnes Grudniewicz

“…Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews (n = 38) with administrators, family physicians, and IHPs from six FHTs in Ontario, Canada. …”
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Simulation-based education on initial neonatal care knowledge among nursing and midwifery students in Tanzania: Quasi experimental study by Rosemary M. Malya, Kristin H. Urstad, Bodil Bø, Michael J. Mahande, Jane Rogathi

“…The pre-post test data was collected using structured questionnaire between March and June 2023. …”
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Lower-Limb Amputees and Family Caregivers: Challenges, Needs, and Strategies for Empowerment—A Qualitative Study by Diana Rodrigues, Luís Carvalho, Cristina Pinto

“…<b>Methods</b>: This qualitative, descriptive-exploratory study involved semi-structured interviews with 37 dyads, each comprising an amputee who has undergone major dysvascular lower-limb amputation and their primary caregiver, who provided home care. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of healthcare workers to offer pre-exposure prophylaxis in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Victor Oluwafemi Femi-Lawal, Dimeji Abdulsobur Olawuyi, Gabriel Ilerioluwa Oke, Yetunde Nofisat Kabiawu, Olaoluwaposi Ogunlana, Jonas Paul Ibekwe, Olakulehin Adebusuyi

“…Targeted interventions—such as structured training, stigma reduction, and health system strengthening—are critical to enhancing PrEP adoption. …”
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The Effect of Adapted Physical Activity and Inclusive Sport on the Motivation and Psychological Health of Children with Disabilities: A Randomized Control Trial by Omar Ben Rakaa, Carla Lourenço, Mustapha Bassiri, Said Lotfi

“…Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group with no structured intervention, a group following an adapted physical education (APE) programme (24 sessions), and a third group combining the APE programme with additional para-athletics training, including competitions, over a three-month period (24 sessions).The study utilised the SMS-28 scale to measure motivation and Carol Ryff’s scale to assess the level of psychological well-being, with evaluations conducted pre- and post-intervention. …”
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The economics of forest restoration: A cost-effectiveness analysis of the leasehold forestry programme in Nepal by Sony Baral, Santosh Paudel, Bijendra Basnyat, Rajesh K Rai

“…A household-level semi-structured questionnaire interview (n = 154 for control forest users and n = 320 for leasehold forest users) was conducted to ascertain the costs and benefits for the beneficiary households. …”
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Overweight and obesity among Saudi university students and their relationships with various lifestyle habits: a cross-sectional study by Gamil Ghaleb Alrubaiee, Talal Ali Alqalah, Sameer A Alkubati, Nabil A Al-Rabeei

“…Consequently, universities should implement structured health promotion programs that include nutrition education, expanded access to fitness facilities, awareness campaigns on healthy eating, and targeted strategies for obesity prevention..…”
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