Use of medicinal plants by people with hypertension by Marília Gabrielle Santos Nunes, Amanda de Oliveira Bernardino, René Duarte Martins

“…Objective: to describe the use of medicinal plants in the treatment of high blood pressure for people with hypertension enrolled in the Family Health Program in a city in Pernambuco State. Methods: a descriptive study, whose data were obtained through semi-structured interview script applied to 172 patients. …”
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Using normalisation process theory (NPT) to explore implementation of the maternal perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) policy in Uganda: a reflection by David Roger Walugembe, Katrina Plamondon, Frank Kaharuza, Peter Waiswa, Lloy Wylie, Nadine Wathen, Anita Kothari

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Cultural image of the profession among nursing students by Maria Jésia Vieira, Normaclei Cisneiros dos Santos Cardoso

“…Through the non-structured interview in the beginning of the course, and the questionnaire at the end of it, it can be attested that only 23% of the subjects had Nursing as their first option when taking the vestibular exams, and also lack of information on the profession, and stereotypes. …”
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From Web Resources to Agricultural Ontology: a Method for Semi-Automatic Construction by Yuan-yuan WEI, Ru-jing WANG, Yi-min HU, Xue WANG

“…A semi-automatic construction method for agricultural professional ontology from web resources is presented in this paper. For semi-structured web pages, the method automatically extracted and stored structured data through a program, built pattern mapping between relational database and ontology through human-computer interaction, and automatically generated a preliminary ontology, finally completed checking and refining by domain experts. …”
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Enhancing Children's Competence in Religious Roles: The Development of Imams, Khatibs, and Preachers in Jorong Baduih, Tanah Datar by Fadhilatul Khaira, Arina Ilfa Rusyda, Asrianti Resita Sari, Azra Sastya Johanda, Rania Amallya, Khalis Alfarizi, Nofrita Agustia, Siti Yohana, Nafa Dwi Apriliani, Irvan Putra Pratama, Zalnofri Zalnofri, Imam Maulana, Afdhal Afdhal

“…The program addresses the declining involvement of youth in religious activities due to migration and the absence of structured mentorship, which threatens the continuity of local Islamic traditions. …”
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On Copyright, Social Policy, and Libraries by Graham Reynolds

“…Copyright can play an important role in helping build such a society, in that the exclusive rights granted to creators under copyright legislation, as well as the limits placed on those rights, can be structured in ways that help advance this goal. However, copyright alone can only do so much. …”
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4C Competencies of Laboratory Assistants: A Catalyst for Improved Experimental Comprehension in Physics Education by Rena Denya Agustina, Riki Purnama Putra, Muhammad Minan Chusni, Zulli Umri Siregar, Dedi Wahyudi

“…Validated instruments, including written tests, structured observation sheets, and documentation of practicum results, ensured methodological rigor. …”
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Editorial: Multidisciplinary insights into distal tibiofibular joint injuries: an integrative analysis of surgical techniques, rehabilitation protocols, and podiatric interventions by Roberto Tedeschi, Danilo Donati, Danilo Donati

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Sociodemographic description of remanent malaria foci in three municipalities of Chihuahua, Mexico, during the period 2000–2022 by Jaime R. Adame-Gallegos, Carlos A. Rodríguez-Alarcón, Maria Carmen Rodríguez, Ángel F. Betanzos-Reyes

“…Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with operational staff of the malaria control program. …”
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Alcoholism and its Effects: an Approach Based on Health Psychology by Maria de las Mercedes Pretel Olite, Belkis González Aguiar, Anabel Machado Guevara, Odalis Fernández López, Yannelys Toledo Luaces

“…Therefore, the main objective of a primary care physician should be to facilitate the referral of patients and their families to a structured treatment, support and guidance program during the whole detoxification process. …”
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Motivation and Engagement in Extensive Reading: Insights from EFL Learners at a Science University by Akihiro Saito

“…The study highlights the importance of providing diverse and engaging reading materials, as well as structured goal-setting strategies, to enhance participation in ER programs. …”
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Unpacking barriers to women maize farmers’ engagement in climate-smart agriculture in rural Tanzania by Kastory A. Mbunda

“…Using qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 50 women maize farmers and 10 agricultural extension officers in Nyasa District, Ruvuma, the study highlights significant challenges faced by women. …”
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Resilience in the shadows of loss: a hermeneutic phenomenological study of neonatal intensive care nurses’ coping after infant loss in Saudi Arabia by Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan, Alaa Hussain Hafiz, Nouran Essam Katooa, Areej Abunar, Dena Marwan A. Attallah, Mashael Dewan, Majed Mowanes Alruwaili, Abeer Nuwayfi Alruwaili, Enas Mahrous Abdelaziz, Arab Qassim Alkhadam, Marwa Mohamed Ouda

“…Implications for practice Healthcare institutions should adopt structured, culturally sensitive interventions, including formal debriefing, psychological support services, and education programs that focus on resilience-building, to enhance the well-being and professional sustainability of NICU nurses. …”
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Islamic Education Management: A Study of Islamic Education Development and Supervision at a Private Islamic Elementary School in Sembalun District by Undiadi Undiadi, Yudin Citradin

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Metaverse Effect: Exploring Students’ Vocabulary Achievement, Retention, and Perceptions in Virtual Environments by Elif Ay Kaya, Ceylan Yangın Ersanlı

“…The quantitative data was collected by vocabulary pre-test, post-test, and delayed post-test, while the qualitative data was obtained through semi-structured interviews to provide more clarification of the quantitative results. …”
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Breaking the glass ceiling: an examination of gendered barriers in school leadership progression in South Africa by Damilola Adinyenka Akinola, Parvathy Naidoo

“…Key findings revealed that female school leaders follow deliberate and structured paths to attain leadership positions, emphasizing the importance of a methodical approach. …”
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Strengthening Professional Collaboration and Expertise: Implementing and Sustaining a Hospital School Community of Practice by Miranda Field, Heather Lewis

“…The intervention consisted of four structured sessions per academic year, two mandatory and two optional, offered during school division professional development days. …”
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Benchmarking Mentorship: Creating and Validating a Quality Scale for ELT Mentors by Ali Kondori, Mitra Zeraatpishe, Hamid Ashraf, Khalil Motallebzadeh

“…It involved the use of structured interviews and observations to explore the Iranian EFL teachers’ opinions about the qualities of a good mentor in Iran, with a particular focus on evaluating mentors. …”
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Non-Timber Forest Products and Their Income Contributions to Rural Households in Kalu District, Northeast Ethiopia by Abate Hussen Yimer, Tebkew Mekuanent

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Sensory Integration Training and Social Sports Games Integrated Intervention for the Occupational Therapy of Children with Autism by Zhen Wang, Yulong Gui, Wenwei Nie

“…This study used a multiple baseline cross-subject design in a single-subject experiment, with structured play as the independent variable and expressive language skills of children with autism spectrum disorders as the dependent variable, with three phases of intervention: baseline, intervention period, and maintenance period. …”
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