Transforming South African Agriculture: The Role of Credit in Supporting Value Chain Sustainability by Nomonde Jonas, Mzuyanda Christian

“…Data were collected from 223 SAFDA farmers in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga using a structured questionnaire. The average treatment effects (ATEs) of a propensity score matching (PSM) model was used to estimate the impacts of credit on the following four key variables: farm ownership, farm size, farm income, and farm assets. …”
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Adherence to Physical Activity Among Diabetic Patients: A Study in Mbeya Region, Tanzania by Donath Damian, Philemon Laiza

“…Systematic sampling was employed, with 229 diabetic patients included in the study. Structured questionnaires were utilized for data collection, and statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. …”
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Assessment of Physical Quality of Life Domain of Adolescents with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia at Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad City by Rafea Qadri Meteab, Eqbal Ghanim Ali Ma'ala

“…The data was collected through questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The data were described statistically and analyzed through use of the descriptive and inferential statistical analysis procedures. …”
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Beyond the Classroom Walls: A Scoping Review of Immersive Strategies for Teaching Arabic Culture by Driss Cherkaoui

“…The analysis uncovered five dominant extracurricular strategies: (1) homestays, (2) language partner programs, (3) structured field trips, (4) community-based service-learning, and (5) cultural clubs and media workshops. …”
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THE CREDIT STRATEGIES OF THE RUSSIANS AS THE REFLECTION OF THE MODEL OF FINANCIAL BEHAVIOUR by A. V. Yarasheva, S. V. Makar, S. B. Reshetnikov

“…We use following methods: content-analysis, sociological methods (in-depth structured interviews), methods of expert evaluation, classification, and taxonomy.Results. …”
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Smoking Behaviors and Health Risk Awareness Among Healthcare Students in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia by Sultan A. Almalki, Inderjit M. Gowdar, Bashar A. Alanazi, Osama A. Alqahtani, Fahad R. Alanazi, Khalid F. Al-Harbi

“…Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 308 male students across four healthcare disciplines: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy. A structured questionnaire collected data on smoking status, initiation age, daily cigarette consumption, reasons for smoking, cessation attempts, and awareness of systemic and oral diseases caused by smoking. …”
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Influence of different training regimens and regular exercise habits on physical strength, anxiety, and depression in adolescents by Dongshou Yu, Masako Shimura, Masashi Kawanishi

“…The study was conducted over a 4-month period, utilizing a structured university physical education program with 15 weekly sessions. …”
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Revisiting Enduring Questions in a Changing Educational Context: A Review of the Handbook of Research on Teacher Education by Mestawot Beyene TAFESE, Erika KOPP

“…Demers, offers a comprehensive and critical exploration of foundational issues in teacher education. Structured around nine enduring questions, the volume examines the purposes, content, institutional contexts, recruitment and retention, diversity, professional learning, governance, research, and outcomes of teacher education. …”
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The role of parental support and pressure on athletic success: an exploratory study on youth athletes' development by Wasihun Abate Sentie, Belayneh Chekle, Tesfay Asgedom

“…Methodology: A mixed-method approach employed, combining quantitative data collected from 100 young athletes through validated Likert-scale questionnaires, and qualitative insights gathered via semi-structured interviews. Statistical analyses included independent T-tests and ANOVA to examine group differences, while thematic content analysis conducted on interview responses to identify recurring emotional and cognitive themes. …”
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GREEK IT START-UPS – AN ANALYSIS OF FOUNDER’S PERCEPTIONS by Theocharis Stylianos SPYROPOULOS

“…The present research involves primary research and the use of structured questionnaires. 130 questionnaires were distributed to the founders of the startups, and were collected immediately. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, practices of occupational accident prevention and related factors among rice farmers in Northern Vietnam. by My Ha Nguyen, Toan Van Ngo, Anh Quynh Tran, Linh Gia Vu, Nga Thu Phan, Son Truong Pham, Bach Xuan Pham, Tu Duc Pham, Hai Minh Vu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted in six rural communes in Thai Binh province, targeting rice farmers aged 18 and older. A structured KAP questionnaire on occupational accident prevention was developed and pilot-tested with 168 participants. …”
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Enhancing health workforce capacity through life skills-based interventions: evidence from Pakistan on reducing gender-based violence by Tazeen Saeed Ali, Ambreen Merchant, Warisha Qamar, Zahid Ali Memon, Rubina Barolia, Zulfiqar A Bhutta

“…A pre- and post-test assessment was administered to measure changes in knowledge, competencies, and attitudes using structured questionnaires adapted from UNHCR and UNICEF tools. …”
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Did we create brave spaces? A realist evaluation report on simulation-based faculty development workshop in equity, diversity, inclusivity, and Indigenous reconciliation by X. Catherine Tong, Sonaina Chopra, Hannah Jordan, Matthew Sibbald, Aaron Geekie-Sousa, Sandra Monteiro

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Computer Literacy and Utilization of Health Information Technology in Nurses\' Documentation and Plan of Care by Sittie Ariefah J. Abdulkhaled, Hamdoni K. Pangandaman

“…Data were collected using a structured researcher-made instrument that assessed computer literacy and HIT utilization. …”
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Impact of on-field repeated sprint training on aerobic fitness and anaerobic performance in football athletes: A matched-pair design. by Ramita Gupta, Moattar Raza Rizvi, Ankita Sharma, Shweta Sharma, Abdul Rahim Shaik, Mohamed K Seyam, Shahid Raza, Mastour Saeed Alshahrani, Batool Abdulelah Alkhamis, Hani Hassan Alnakhli, Lama Moraya Alsalm, Fuzail Ahmad, Irshad Ahmad

“…The experimental group completed a structured four-week RST program, while the control group continued routine football training involving technical, tactical, and endurance drills. …”
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Dancing Towards Stability: The Therapeutic Potential of Argentine Tango for Balance and Mobility in Parkinson’s Disease by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…However, the small sample sizes of included studies and the heterogeneity in intervention durations limit the generalizability of findings. AT may serve as a structured rehabilitative approach for improving mobility and psychosocial outcomes in PD and could be integrated into community-based or clinical rehabilitation programs.…”
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A Qualitative Study of the Emotional and Decision-Making Experiences of Mothers Whose Daughter Undergoes Assisted Reproductive Technology with Donor Sperm by Wei Q, Yang X, Hong X, He Y, Fan Z, Wang Z

“…The findings will provide a basis for developing clinical education programs and optimising family decision support systems.Methods: Mothers of 12 female patients undergoing donor sperm assisted reproduction at a A-grade tertiary care reproductive center were selected for semi-structured interviews from January 2025 to March 2025, and Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis was used to distil themes and report them according to COREQ guidelines.Results: Three core themes and nine sub-themes were identified: (1) the complex emotions of knowing that the daughter’s spouse was azoospermia and would need to use donor sperm to conceive, including shock and anger, rationality and tolerance, as well as secret joy and relief; and (2) the multiple concerns about the future relationship between the daughter and her family: the uncertainty of the treatment process and outcome; the potential risk to privacy; the potential impact on the future marital relationship; and the psychological challenge of the identity of the offspring. (3) Comprehensive support and protection for the daughter: manifested in accompaniment to the clinic and financial support, protection of privacy and expectation of sperm selection.Conclusion: The mother’s emotional experience of female patients using donor sperm in assisted reproductive technology (ART) presents complexity and multiplicity, and has a potential impact on the decision-making process of the couple. …”
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Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social determinants of tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study by Yeshewas Abaynew, Ahmed Ali, Girma Taye

“…Key informants and in-depth interviews were conducted among healthcare workers and patients with TB, respectively. A semi-structured interview guide was used. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and translated into English. …”
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Proactive approaches to preventing postpartum depression in non-depressive pregnant women: a comprehensive scoping review by Nga Thi Nguyen, Nga Thi Nguyen, Supa Pengpid

“…Psychoeducational and mindfulness-based interventions consistently reduce PPD risk, particularly when delivered in structured, theory-driven formats and incorporating family support. …”
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Entry to practice physiotherapy students’ use of the international IFOMPT cervical framework to inform clinical reasoning: a qualitative case study design by Katie L. Kowalski, Heather Gillis, Paul Parikh, Katherine Henning, Jackie Sadi, Alison Rushton

“…Conclusions The Framework is a valuable learning resource in entry to practice physiotherapy education to initiate structured clinical reasoning processes for assessing and managing cervical spine presentations, considering the potential for vascular pathology. …”
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