Bridging the gray digital divide: A cross-cultural qualitative study on digital inclusion and healthy aging in Germany, Japan, and Thailand by I-Chun Chen, Anuchit Phanumartwiwath

“…This study explores the global challenge of digital inclusion for healthy aging through a cross-cultural analysis of Germany, Japan, and Thailand. Using semi-structured interviews with twenty-four stakeholders and thematic analysis via ATLAS.ti 9.0 software, we identify three core themes: “Digital Literacy and Barriers to Inclusion,” “Facilitators of Digital Inclusion,” and “Community-Based Health and Technology Support.” …”
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Assessing the socioeconomic and heterogeneous impacts of noise pollution on food markets in Akure metropolis, Nigeria by Adewale Isaac Olutumise, Lawrence Olusola Oparinde, Modupe Mary Oloruntoba, Soliu Abdulqoyum Oluwafemi, Feyisayo Aderogba Oluwasanmi, Abiodun Festus Akinrotimi, Olanrewaju Peter Oladoyin, Igbekele Amos Ajibefun

“…Using primary data collected from 120 food vendors across four major markets, noise levels were measured with a sonometer, while a well-structured questionnaire captured the marketers’ socioeconomic characteristics and perceptions. …”
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Integrating Ethical, Cultural, and Legal Dimensions into Higher Education: Advancing 21st-Century Competencies in Central Asia by Fazliddin Jalilov, Rokhat Safarova, Akmaljon Akramov, Elbek Musayev, Ulzana Rakhimova, Siyovush Shukrullayev, Xosiyatxon Mirzaxmetova

“…Qualitative data further reveal that students exposed to structured ethics and cultural diversity training exhibit higher engagement and adaptability. …”
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Factors associated with patient values among individuals with tuberculosis: a mixed-methods study using a patient- and family-centered care approach by Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini Gunawan, Servasius To’o Jala Mulu, Leni Landudjama, Melkisedek Landi, Wanto Paju, Heriberth Bara Hunggurami, Geralda Holi Mayela Ludji, Grazhela Tatu Rija, Donny Sulistiono, Israfil Israfil

“…The quantitative phase involved 180 purposively selected patients with TB, with data collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation test. …”
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A Protocol for Patient Education Based on Andragogy: A Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods Study by Mohtasham Ghaffari, Sakineh Rakhshanderou, Reza Negarandeh, Negin Niksadat, Ali Ramzankhan, Ali Vasheghani Farahani

“…Data will be gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by directed content analysis. …”
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International society of liquid biopsy (ISLB) perspective on minimal requirements for ctDNA testing in solid tumors by Nicola Fusco, Konstantinos Venetis, Francesco Pepe, Omshree Shetty, Silvia Calabuig Farinas, Simon Heeke, Julia V. Burnier, Simon J. Patton, Ellen Heitzer, Giovanni Nigita, Paul Hofman, Maria Jose Serrano, Massimo Cristofanilli, Eloisa Jantus-Lewintre, David R. Gandara, Christian Rolfo, Umberto Malapelle

“…Through initiatives led by the Quality Control and Accreditation Committee, educational programs, and multidisciplinary stakeholder workshops, ISLB provides a structured framework to promote standardization and foster innovation. …”
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Vaccination policies for dentists and other dental professionals in Europe: a systematic report by Helena C. Maltezou, Audrey Camilleri, Nuala Carney, Anna Chainier, Katrín Guðmundsdóttir, Erminija Guzaitienė, Charlotte Heuzé, Jörg Krainhöfner, Peter Kukolik, Mercedes Linninger, Jens Nagaba, Miguel Pavao, Harry-Sam Selikowitz, Nikolai Sharkov, Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg, Roman Smucler, Marek Szewczyński, Brigitte van Dam, Luca Vettore, Lynn Woods, Oliver Zeyer, Ioannis Tzoutzas

“…We studied vaccination policies for DHCP in Europe.Methods The national dental associations and chambers of 31 European countries were invited to complete a structured form. The survey was conducted in 2023.Results Vaccination policies for DHCP existed in all (21) participating countries. …”
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Polish Expert Consensus on Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: 2025 Update by Piotr Major, Michał Orłowski, Piotr Małczak, Natalia Dowgiałło-Gornowicz, Artur Binda, Paweł Bogdański, Andrzej Budzyński, Dorota Budzyńska, Michał Janik, Paweł Jaworski, Krzysztof Kaseja, Łukasz Kaska, Bartosz Katkowski, Tomasz Koszutski, Grzegorz Kowalski, Dominika Krakowczyk, Andrzej Kwiatkowski, Paweł Lech, Tomasz Lewandowski, Wojciech Lisik, Wojciech Makarewicz, Maciej Matyja, Wojciech Milanowski, Rafał Mulek, Piotr Myśliwiec, Lucyna Ostrowska, Maciej Pastuszka, Krzysztof Paśnik, Michał Pędziwiatr, Monika Proczko-Stepaniak, Hady Razak Hady, Tomasz Rogula, Anna Różańska-Walędziak, Jerzy Sieńko, Jacek Sobocki, Michał Spychalski, Jacek Szeliga, Tomasz Szewczyk, Michał Szymański, Paweł Szymański, Wiesław Tarnowski, Maciej Walędziak, Mateusz Wityk, Mariusz Wyleżoł, Michał Wysocki

“…A pivotal development in Poland was the implementation of the Comprehensive Specialist Care in Bariatrics (KOS-BAR) program in 2021, which ensured more accessible and safer care for patients with severe obesity through a structured and multidisciplinary approach. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of nurse second victim of patient safety incident actively to seek support: a qualitative study by Qianfei Li, Ya’nan Zhang, Zhiheng Gao, Zhuoqing Deng, Qiong Wu, Wenxia Lu, Xiaohong Zhang

“…Methods Nurses who had experienced a patient safety incident in a tertiary hospital were recruited. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted from May to October 2024 using the interview outline developed by the theoretical domain framework, and the data were analyzed using the inductive content analysis method. …”
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Perspectives on Perinatal Support and Maternal Mental Health: A Qualitative Cross-Cultural Study in Spain and Brazil by Livia Gomes Viana Meireles, Cecilia Peñacoba, Carmen Écija, Lorena Gutiérrez, Celia Arribas, Patricia Catalá

“…Interviews were conducted using a semi-structured guide, and the data were analyzed through thematic analysis. …”
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A pilot short-term study of feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of 3-stage 8-session 4-week group therapy-based narrative intervention in 17 improved hospitalized f... by Qian Zhou, Yuhua Wei, Zaifei Huang, Yue Zhao, Sujiao Qin, Xuewei Wei, Lianou Wei, Da Huang, Mingkang Qin, Lingjun Zeng, Fengqiong Qin, Yuting Huo

“…The study provided a structured intervention program for clinical care to reduce self-stigma and promote positive recovery outcomes for inpatients with schizophrenia.…”
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Bridging theory and practice: Performance management in SMEs – the Gun Collection experience by Yusuf Ahmad Sudrajat, Trias Setiawati, Swastuti Amalia Putri, Adinda Pujakusuma, Mira Feby Setiana, Layalia Maharani, Qorri Aina Rosyada

“…The findings reveal that Gun Collection successfully imple­ments a structured performance management system through regular evaluations, technical and interpersonal training programs, contribution-based rewards, and adherence to labor regulations. …”
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Analysis of How Active Centers Identify and Cultivate Preschool Children's Talent Based on the Lived Experience of Educators and Officials in Karaj by Samaneh Zanganeh, Marziyeh Dehghani, Mohadeseh Khattat

“…The participants were selected using a criterion sampling strategy in conjunction with a purposeful sampling procedure in the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with educators and officials of talent centers to collect the data. …”
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Prescribing under pressure: Institutional barriers to stewardship among clinicians of different specialties in Saudi Arabia by Israa Abdullah Malli, Jawahir Omar AlTamimi

“…We need local standards to reduce multidrug resistance; thus, targeted continuing medical education, structured case-based training, public awareness campaigns, and improved access to rapid diagnostics may enhance the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship programs across specialties.…”
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Exploring the link between farmers' risk aversion and pineapple yield gaps: Evidence from Bangladesh by Tumpa Datta, Md. Rashid Ahmed, K.M. Mehedi Adnan, Md. Shah Alamgir, Subrata Koiry, Prithila Pooja

“…Primary data were collected from 150 pineapple farmers in Sreemangal Upazila, Bangladesh, using a structured questionnaire and a multi-stage sampling strategy. …”
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Socio-Demographic Correlates of Health and Nutrition Among Rural and Plantation Communities of the western Dooars, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India by Souraditya Chakraborty, Ayush Kumar Sah, Ayushman Pradhan, Keshab Sharma, Lalita Agarwal, Laxmi Pradhan, Mamta Sahu, Mausumi Roy, Monisha Khanam, Nabin Paul

“…Data were collected from 156 adult participants (101 males, 55 females) using a pre-structured questionnaire through a multi-stage random sampling technique. …”
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THE IMPACT OF PROPRIOCEPTION DURING THE TRAINING PERIOD OF MALE JUNIOR II PLAYERS by Seciu Alex-Paul, Ene-Voiculescu Virgil, Popa Roxana-Nicoleta

“…Additionally, analyzing the study’s results will provide valuable insights into how proprioceptive training can be effectively incorporated into young athletes’ routines.In essence, sports competitions test every aspect of an athlete’s preparation, revealing opportunities in both offensive and defensive play in real time. A well-structured training program that includes proprioceptive exercises not only enhances joint stability and quick reflexes but also significantly reduces the risk of both acute and chronic injuries. …”
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Fostering Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Mathematics Education: Strategies, Challenges, and Classroom Practices by Ega Gradini, Firmansyah B Firmansyah B, Julia Noviani, Khairatul Ulya

“…The study involved 25 stratified junior high school mathematics teachers, with data collected over one academic year through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. …”
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Arterial Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in the Pathogenesis of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Balkan Perspective by R. Babovic, T. Dugandzija, V. Canadanovic, D. Kacavenda-Babovic

“…Data were collected through structured questionnaires and comprehensive ophthalmologic examinations. …”
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Insights on the socioeconomic characteristics, production systems and constraints confronted by communal and smallholder sheep farmers in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Lesego Motshekga, Kingsley Ayisi, Johannes Isselstein, Simbarashe Ndleve

“…The data were collected from one hundred and twenty sheep farmers using a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that in communal and smallholder sheep systems, there were more male than female farmers (78%), 48% were over the age of 60, 37% and 43% had secondary and tertiary degrees, 74% were full-time sheep farmers and 69% had 10 years or less of sheep farming experience. …”
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