A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Motivators and Barriers to Preventive Health Checkups Among Adults in Urban Bengaluru by Jayaraj P, Hamsa L, Selvi Thangaraj, Arun Kumar, Jaganathan PRS

“…A pre-tested pre-validated semi-structured questionnaire was administered to the study participants after obtaining their consent.Results In this study out of 165 participants only 41 24.85 had undergone preventive health checkups while the remaining 124 75.15 had not. …”
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The impact of fall armyworm on subsistence farmers in the Limpopo Province of South Africa by Tlou D. Raphela, M. Mafadza

“…Lastly, the study assessed the impact of the fall armyworms on the food security of the farmers and their families. The study used a structured questionnaire to collect the data and applied several Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and one ordinal Regression to analyse the data for this study with a sample size of 82. …”
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Acceptability of a culturally-adapted, evidence-based mental health intervention for Venezuelan migrant youth residing in Colombia by Alethea Desrosiers, Natalia Piñeros-Leaño, Maria Paula Jimenez, Samantha Plezia, Maria Pineros-Leano

“…We recruited and enrolled 67 VM youth (aged 18–30) living in Bogotá, Colombia, who participated in piloting the intervention. We conducted semi-structured interviews with a subset of these participants (n = 16) at post-intervention to explore the intervention’s acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility. …”
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Effectiveness of virtual learning system in agricultural education in India by Kotha Shravani, Rabindra Nath Padaria, Rashmi Singh, Sujit Sarkar, K. V. Praveen, Cini Varghese, Shantanu Rakshit, S. Aishwarya, Preeti Yadav, Preeti Yadav, Sushmita Saini, Sushmita Saini, Sweety Mukherjee, Bhaskar Ghosh, Settipalli Sravani, Nuthaki Venkata Leela Krishna Chaitanya, Simran Pundir

“…Gender differences were also observed, with female students performing better in virtual learning environments.Discussion and conclusionThe study highlights the critical role of self-regulation, positive learners’ attitudes, and well-structured e-learning design in enhancing the effectiveness of virtual learning. …”
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Capability-based training framework for generative AI in higher education by Pablo Burneo-Arteaga, Pablo Burneo-Arteaga, Yakamury Lira, Homero Murzi, Ana Balula, Antonio Pedro Costa

“…The results highlight the need for a structured, yet flexible competency model tailored to educators. …”
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Hydrogen's potential and policy pathways for Indonesia's energy transition: The actor-network analysis by Chrisna T. Permana, Chanel Tri Handoko, Konstantin Gomonov

“…This study used a qualitative methodology, incorporating documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions within the actor-network theory framework, aimed to investigate the current positioning of hydrogen energy in Indonesia's policy pathways and to examine its potential and challenge. …”
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Youth Waqf in Islamic Finance by Aisyah Farhah Kamaruddin, Mohamed Aslam Pawit, Ummul Athirah Fathihah Mohd Idris, Mohammad Firdaus Mohammad Hatta, Zurina Ismail

“…The study, employing qualitative research through semi-structured interviews with six key informants, identifies the main challenges and offers integrated solutions for waqf property growth, donor management, and community support. …”
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Using multimedia-supported flipped classrooms approach to modernize organic chemistry instruction: exploring students’ and teachers’ challenges by Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Olivier Habimana, Wenceslas Nzabalirwa, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima

“…Qualitative data from structured interviews were analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that challenges related to technology and resource availability, student and teacher-specific issues, and limitations in teaching support and institutional infrastructure hinder the effective implementation of the MSFCA. …”
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Developing a digital health competency assessment framework for public health services: a Delphi-AHP approach by Yibei Yao, Jindan Cao, Zheng Tan, Keli Chen

“…ObjectiveTo construct a scientifically validated and practical digital health competency assessment framework for public health services, addressing gaps in current evaluation paradigms that fail to comprehensively assess individuals’ proactive engagement with digital health tools.MethodsThe study employed a mixed-methods approach, beginning with a systematic literature review and structured interviews to draft an initial indicator system. …”
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Organizational Commitment, Job Satisfaction, and Work Environment: Pathways to Stress, Engagement, and Turnover in Pakistan Special Education Centres by Saheba Javaid Akhter, Shaikh Muhammad Fakhre Alam Siddiqui, Hammad Zafar

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 343 employees in public and private special education centers. …”
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Strategy for Continuous Quality Improvement at Vocational High School by Cahyo Widodo, Fajar Danur Isnantyo, Aris Budianto, Sukatiman Sukatiman, Muhamad Nur Azmi Wahyudi

“…Implementing SPMI positively impacts academic and non-academic quality, enhances graduate employability, and strengthens school-industry partnerships. A well-structured organization and consistent quality policies facilitate optimal outcomes, with industry collaboration ensuring curriculum relevance and skill alignment with labor market needs. …”
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UPAYA MENCEGAH TINDAKAN BULLYING ANTAR SISWA MELALUI PENGUATAN BUDAYA SEKOLAH RAMAH ANAK by Ricky Yoseptry, Vivi Meilani, Yani Suryani, Doni Ade Saputra, Novalia Wahyu Timurita, Suherman Suherman

“…In conclusion, the child-friendly school culture at Nusa Indah Elementary School has not been implemented effectively in preventing bullying due to the weak school managerial system. Structured planning, involvement of school residents, and continuous data-based evaluation are required. …”
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Study of the attitude and participation of the population in the preventive and screening examinations and implementation of these examinations in the health care system by V. F. Levshin, N. I. Slepchenko, N. I. Ryzhova, L. A. Sаvluchinskaya, L. G. Solenova

“…The survey using a unified and structured questionnaire was conducted through individual and anonymous interviews. …”
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One Health: governance and regulatory framework for antimicrobial use in Malawi by Amos Lucky Mhone, Dishon M. Muloi, Arshnee Moodley

“…Methods: A qualitative approach was used, combining a review of policy and legal documents with semi-structured stakeholder interviews. Relevant policies and laws were sourced from government databases, the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations' (FAO) FAOLEX and AMR-LEX databases, and other publicly available resources. …”
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Capacity building models for managing multiple long-term conditions in low-and-middle-income countries: a systematic review and gap analysis by Abhinav Sinha, Krushna Chandra Sahoo, Pranab Mahapatra, Sandipana Pati, Jayasingh Kshatri, Srikanta Kanungo, Sandro R. Batista, Bruno P. Nunes, David Weller, Stewart W. Mercer, Sanghamitra Pati

“…Key challenges include sustainability, logistical barriers, and local adaptation. Integrating structured, interdisciplinary training into medical education and professional development, alongside policy support and stakeholder collaboration, is important for future implementation.…”
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Standardising the administration of joint injections across the Wolverhampton NHS Trust: a service improvement project in rheumatology through the lens of medical education by Hirushi Jayasekera, Tamaraudubamo Agunbiade, S. Venkat Chalam

“…The course was oversubscribed and received excellent feedback.QI tools, including radar diagrams, process mapping, and PDSA cycles, had a crucial role in refining training and driving measurable improvements. The structured application of QI methodology successfully upskilled doctors, advancing them from 'Novice' to 'Competent'. …”
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Ways forward in transdisciplinary research: Insights from case studies on marine and coastal conflict transformations by Mello NGR, Christie P, Prado DS, Martins IM, Saunders F, Tafon R, Gilek M, Sowman M, Sander G, Dukes F, P Jacobi, Pierro B, Christofoletti RA

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Outcomes of a community sector model of reintegration for people with complex needs: a mixed-methods study by Ruth McCausland, Rebecca Reeve, Mindy Sotiri, Lucy Phelan, Vendula Belackova, Sophie Russell

“…Methods The evaluation took a mixed-methods approach to assessing the effectiveness of CRC’s model of reintegration support which included five studies: (1) an interrupted time series analysis of 483 clients over an 11-year period to examine changes in custody and court outcomes following engagement with CRC; (2) a comparative interrupted time series analysis of 246 CRC clients vs. a de-identified comparison group of 567 individuals that did not receive CRC support; (3) a cost-benefit analysis of criminal justice vs. CRC program costs; (4) analysis of client health and well-being survey data; and (5) semi-structured interviews with 26 individuals including CRC clients (n = 14) and CRC staff (n = 12). …”
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Testing the role of online group-based supervision for local humanitarian workers following a crisis: A mixed-methods longitudinal study. by Gülşah Kurt, Fatema Almeamari, Hafsa El-Dardery, Aya Kardouh, Scarlett Wong, Michael McGrath, Louis Klein, Ammar Beetar, Salah Lekkeh, Ahmed El-Vecih, Wael Yasaki, Ceren Acarturk, Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic, Zachary Steel, Simon Rosenbaum, Ruth Wells

“…A mixed-method longitudinal design was employed with Syrian mental health workers in Türkiye and Northwest Syria (N = 55, 45.5% female), including 16 months of survey data on psychological distress (Kessler-6) and compassion satisfaction (ProQOL), semi-structured interviews with supervisors (N = 10), and video recordings of supervision sessions (N = 9). …”
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Peculiarities of Social Functioning of Patients With Vascular Dementia, Complicated by Hallucinator-Paranoid Disorders by Shevchenko-Bitensky K.

“…The study used an integrated approach, which was implemented using the clinical and psychopathological method, supplemented by the use of psychometric scales: Global Assessment Functionally (GAF)); Psychiatric Disability Assessment Schedule – WHO) (DAS)); Bristol’s Activity Dayly Life Scale (BADL)); scale of structured interview “Assessment of the patient’s family support resource”; Behavioral Pathology in Alzheimer Disease (BEHAVE -AD)). …”
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