Post-myocardial infarction patient pathways in Portugal by Ricardo Fontes-Carvalho, Ana Abreu, Luísa Bento, Eduardo Infante de Oliveira, Hélder Pereira, João Freitas, Hugo Pedrosa, Filipe Macedo

“…From the point of view of communication between professionals regarding the patient's clinical information, only in level 3 hospitals in the referral network was there a greater interconnection of systems and consequent greater ease in information flows. The latter had structured cardiac rehabilitation programs, which included the integration of in-house and community facilities, in line with European Society of Cardiology recommendations. …”
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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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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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Moving Minds: How Physical Activity Shapes Motivation and Self-Concept in School Children by Slobodan Pavlović, Vladan Pelemiš, Marko Badrić, Dalibor Stević, Nebojša Mitrović

“…These findings underscore the need for well-structured and engaging physical education programs that support active participation and enhance pupils’ overall well-being.…”
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From classroom to clinic: a qualitative study of gendered experiences among nursing students and educators in Türkiye by Sevim Şen Olgay, Begüm Kırık, Esra Uğur, Hediye Arslan Özkan

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive design was employed, using semi-structured individual interviews with 14 nursing students and 15 educators. …”
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The role of farmer discussion groups in promoting sustainable farming practices: Drivers of participation and environmental impact by Adewale H. Adenuga, Claire Jack

“…Encouraging farmer participation in structured discussion groups could be a viable pathway to achieving agricultural sustainability goals.…”
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Investigating barriers to green human resource management implementation at a South African government department by Farai Nyika, Precious Nompumelelo Nqobile Nkosi-Mahla, Khalida Akbar

“…Design/methodology/approach: With Institutional Theory and the Resource-Based View guiding the study, eight HR experts participated in semi-structured interviews as part of a qualitative approach. …”
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FINANCIAL RISK TOLERANCE AND INVESTMENT DECISIONS AMONGST SMES IN ZAMFARA STATE: THE MODERATING ROLE FINANCIAL LITERACY by Ibrahim Lawal, Habiba Ahmed Gwadabe, Adetokun Akeem Abiodun

“…The study population included formally registered enterprises, and participants were chosen through a carefully structured sampling process that ensured fair representation across different business sectors. …”
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Combined effects of aerobic exercise with ketogenic mediterranean and hypocaloric balanced diets on adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome by Reham Hamoda, Nada Elkady, Afaf Botla, Amir Gabr, Efrem Kentiba, Shaimaa Hamed

“…These findings advocate for personalized dietary strategies alongside structured exercise in adolescent polycystic ovarian syndrome management.…”
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Can high-value markets ensure households food security? Evidence from avocado producers in Sidama Region of Ethiopia by Tibebu Legesse, Kehabtimer Kebede, Aneteneh Ashebir, Zerhun Ganewo, Abera Alemu, Andachew Samuel

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