Contribution of simulation in paediatric laparoscopic surgery: improving suturing skills before performing a laparoscopic procedure in children by Valeska Bidault-Jourdainne, Jean Breaud, Liza Ali, Isabelle Talon, François Becmeur, Alaa El Ghoneimi, Matthieu Peycelon

“…Trainees practiced to perform intracorporeal laparoscopic knots (ILK) using 5- and 3-mm instruments on a pelvi-trainer simulator; Peg Transfer (PT) was used as a dexterity test; final marks added the adapted Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) score (out of 40) and time to complete ILK. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health Among Government Healthcare Workers of Datia City by Bikramjeet Mitra, Rajju Tiwari, Rohit Trivedi, P Adhikari, Sanjeev Kumar, Kalpana Arya, Ashish Raghuwanshi

“…Healthcare workers at the Medical College and District Hospital in Datia were given a semi-structured questionnaire via Google Form between October 1 and October 30, 2023. …”
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Content analysis of barriers to delivering maternity care to women with physical disabilities: A qualitative study by Mehri Seiedzadeh, Mohammad Saeed Khanjani, Kianoush Abdi, Maryam Latifian

“…In this study, a targeted sampling method with maximum diversity was used, and in order to collect data, face-to-face semi-structured interviews were used with open questions and, if necessary, follow-up and probing questions. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF MICROFINANCE BANK INITIATIVES IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PRACTICES AMONG FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA by Olayinka Jelil Yusuf, L.K Olatinwo, Z.T Saka, M.J Wahab, I.A Akintola

“…Primary data were collected with structured interview schedule and analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. …”
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Global Issue Pandemic and Technology Business: What The Role of Financing MSMEs an Islamic Perspective Theory? by Ridwansyah Ridwansyah, Mohd Syahril Ahmad Razimi, Okta Suprianingsih, Dania Hellin Amrina, Ersi Sisdianto

“…The study involves 15 MSME owners and managers, utilizing semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions for data collection. …”
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Formation of a system of target indicators for rating and integral evaluation of the efficiency of the organization of the provision of medical care to patients with diabetes melli... by I. A. Mikhailov, V. V. Omelyanovsky, M. V. Shestakova, N. G. Mokrysheva

“…AIM: Formation of a system of target indicators for rating and integral assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization of medical care for patients with diabetes mellitus in the Russian Federation regions.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was an expert survey in the form of a structured interview. At the first stage, we performed the primary selection of indicators. …”
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Improving nurse’s knowledge, attitudes, and skills in lactation and breastfeeding management using a blended learning approach: a quasi-experimental study by Poonam Joshi, Ritu Pal, Jamuna Rani R, Ananya Mukhopadhyay, Nihar Rajan Mishra, Surya Kant Tiwari, A. Malarselvi

“…Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and skills were assessed before, immediately after, and three months post-intervention using structured questionnaires and observation checklists. …”
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Effect of Financial Literacy on the Profitability of Small-Scale Enterprises in Rubaare Town Council Ntungamo District. by Tugumisirize, Fiona

“…To achieve the objectives, the primary data was gathered by issuing a set of structured questionnaires to a sample population of 133 owners/managers of SSEs that have their own businesses in Rubaare Town Council. …”
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Reasons for insufficient compliance with infection prevention and control measures in the intensive care unit: a qualitative study conducted in Türkiye in 2024 by Bahar Madran, Zeynep Ilgin Demir, Busra Yalcin, Oguz Taha Ayaz, Kaan Iyikosker, Aleyna Keskin, Azra Gorel, Yunus Aksoy, Nilayda Sagaltici, Koray Hacioglu, Ilker Kayi, Önder Ergönül, Sibel Sakarya, Şiran Keske

“…The conceptual framework of the semi-structured interview guide was based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). …”
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“You can’t categorize lived experiences”: Understanding youth engagement in mobile health in an integrated youth services setting by Xiaoxu Ding, Liisa Holsti, Julia Schmidt, Natalie Parde, Brodie Sakakibara, Skye Barbic

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Bridging the gap: Awareness and barriers to antenatal care among pregnant women in a tertiary health-care facility; single center study by Ritu Khatuja, Priya Singh, Sonal Prasad, Natasha Tyagi, Shweta Soorauthiya, Nisha Mishra, Vedanshi Verma

“…Implementing structured interventions in the form of counseling could enhance maternal health outcomes.…”
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How project knowledge management develops volatile organizational memory by Angela França Versiani, Pollyanna de Souza Abade, Rodrigo Baroni de Carvalho, Cristiana Fernandes De Muÿlder

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Investigation of a cluster of SARS-COV-2 infections among workers in a factory making personal protective equipment, Buikwe District, Uganda, 2020 by Aggrey Byaruhanga, Elizabeth Katana, Alex Ndyabakira, Sandra Nabatanzi, Richard Migisha, Geoffrey Amanya, Lilian Bulage, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario, Julie Harris

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Smoking trends and awareness among Indian university students: A qualitative study by S. Naganandini, T. Seemadevi, Alexander Maniangat Luke, Mohamed Saleh Hamad Ingafou

“…Method: Using a combination of snowball and purposive sampling, 20 university students were selected for face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Data collection continued until theoretical saturation was reached, and a thematic framework was applied for data analysis. …”
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A multi-center, open label, single group, observational clinical trial to investigate the effects of training on the administration of Cardioplexol™ by Hendrik T. Tevaearai Stahel, Niuscha Taheri, Andreas Winkler, Johannes Hohlfeld, Wolfgang Dietl, Christoph Starck, Arnaud Van Linden, Jan Bidovec, Aaron Imhof, Thierry P. Carrel, Bernard Voet, Thomas Walther, Rainald Seitelberger, Michael Grimm, Christoph Holzinger, Martin Grabenwöger, Martin Grabenwöger, Martin Grabenwöger

“…The training program included a theoretical part, and two surgical procedures performed under trainer supervision. …”
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Exploring faculty perspectives toward developing a planetary health curriculum for family medicine residents at the University of Toronto by KitShan Lee, KitShan Lee, Elisabeth-Abigail Ramdawar, Elisabeth-Abigail Ramdawar, Elisabeth-Abigail Ramdawar, Samantha Green, Samantha Green, Rachel Adilman, Rachel Adilman, Azzra Mangalji, Azzra Mangalji

“…Thirty faculty members from various teaching, curriculum, and leadership positions were invited to participate in virtual semi-structured video interviews. Data was collected and analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsThirteen interviews were conducted between May–September 2022. …”
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Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders by Anna Tsiakiri, Spyridon Plakias, Pinelopi Vlotinou, Paraskevi Athanasouli, Aikaterini Terzoudi, Sotiria Kyriazidou, Aspasia Serdari, Georgia Karakitsiou, Kalliopi Megari, Nikolaos Aggelousis, Konstantinos Vadikolias, Foteini Christidi

“…This study assessed the efficacy of a structured 6-month computerized cognitive training (CCT) program in stabilizing cognitive decline among older adults with minor NCDs. …”
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VERY LOW CALORIE DIETS AFFECT LONG TERM WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH OUTCOMES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Sheila Amara Putri, Shintia Yunita Arini, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, S.Gz, MPH, Ardyanisa Raihan Kusuma, Anisah Firdaus Rahmawati, Mutiara Arsya Wijanarko, Norfezah Md Nor, Nadiatul Syima Mohd Shahid

“…Longer and fewer-calorie VLCDs lead to more significant weight reduction, but maintaining long-term success requires a structured weight management program. VLCD benefits include improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fat, and better heart function, but it may have temporary negative effects on metabolism, aortic elasticity, constipation, sensitivity to cold, headache, and dizziness. …”
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Perception and acceptability towards HPV vaccination among mothers of adolescent girls employed in health care sector-a cross sectional study by Shipra Saini, Ritu Nagar, Mithilesh Kumar, Himanshu Shekhar, Pooja Goyal

“…Methods: Female healthcare staff with at least one unmarried adolescent daughter were interviewed using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire after obtaining written informed consent. …”
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The Effects of Foot and Mouth Disease on the Profitability of Smallholder Dairy Farms: Evidence from East Java, Indonesia by Nanang Febrianto, Budi Hartono, Eko Nugroho, Anie Eka Kusumastuti, Priyo Sugeng Winarto, Puji Akhiroh, Trinil Susilawati, Aulia Puspita Anugra Yekti, Putri Utami, Nurul Nadia Ramli, Muhammad Helmi

“…output analysis, economic losses were quantified on the basis of structured surveys and secondary data from affected dairy farmers. …”
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