The PAMSSEM Approach for Multi-Attribute Group Decision-Making Using Single-Valued Neutrosophic Sets: Applications to Evaluating the Effectiveness of College Students' Psychologica... by Xiaolan Liang

“…To address multi-attribute group decision-making (MADM) problems under SVNSs, the single-valued neutrosophic numbers PAMSSEM (SVNN-PAMSSEM) approach is proposed and systematically structured. This approach integrates the advantages of SVNSs, which effectively handle uncertainty, imprecision, and inconsistency in decision-making scenarios, with the PAMSSEM approach, known for its robustness in evaluating alternatives based on multiple attributes. …”
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Navigating the risks: Stakeholder views on risk-based cervical cancer screening. by Maali-Liina Remmel, Kadri Suija, Anna Markina, Anna Tisler, Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne, Mindaugas Stankūnas, Mari Nygård, Gunvor Aasbø, Laura Maļina, Anneli Uusküla

“…<h4>Methods and materials</h4>This qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with healthcare policy and service level stakeholders in Estonia. …”
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Speech Disorders of the Type of Aphasia after Right Hemisphere Stroke in Right — handed People — a Case Study by Jolanta Zielińska

“…Among other things, proper identification of the nature of the disorders of speech and correct anamnesis, well-structured speech therapy program, the time of initiation of therapy, frequency of exercise, individual pace of recovery from aphasia. …”
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SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol. by Maik Gollasch, Yulia Komleva, Dmitry Tsvetkov, Felix Morof, Mladen V Tzvetkov, Till Ittermann, Marcus Vollmer, Uta Zahn-Tesch, Holger Kock, Franziska Schuster, Neeltje van den Berg, Henry Völzke, Stefan Engeli, Lieven Kennes, Marwan Mannaa

“…They will undergo a comprehensive, multi-factorial geriatric assessment, along with a structured monitoring and management program aimed at preventing frailty. …”
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Mathematical modeling of malaria vaccination with seasonality and immune feedback. by Zhuolin Qu, Denis Patterson, Lihong Zhao, Joan Ponce, Christina J Edholm, Olivia F Prosper Feldman, Lauren M Childs

“…Seasonal environmental fluctuations, such as changes in temperature and rainfall, lead to temporal heterogeneity and further complicate transmission dynamics and the utility of intervention strategies. We employ an age-structured partial differential equation model to characterize seasonal malaria transmission and assess vaccination strategies that vary by timing and duration. …”
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Effectiveness of a BOPPPS teaching in blood purification nursing within the context of resident teaching by Ningning Xia, Jing Liu, Hongying Wang

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Bridge-in, Objective, Pre-assessment, Participatory learning, Post-assessment, and Summary (BOPPPS) teaching model in improving educational outcomes within a blood purification nursing residency training program.BackgroundBOPPPS model is a structured, and learner-centered instructional framework that fosters active participation and self-directed learning. …”
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Effectiveness of a Competency-based Foundation Course in Enriching Medical Education: Insights from First year MBBS Students by Ummay Kulsoom, Avantika Prakash, Aruna Nigam

“…Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 525 1st-year MBBS students from the 2022 to 2023 batch in various medical colleges across different states. A predesigned, structured, and validated questionnaire was used to obtain feedback from students on a 5-point Likert scale. …”
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A qualitative study on the impact and participation in the AGELESS multidomain intervention: Insights from older adults with cognitive frailty and their caregivers by Ying Qian Ong, Suzana Shahar, A’isyah Mohd Safien, Norhayati Ibrahim, Ai-Vyrn Chin, Francesca Mangialasche, Miia Kivipelto, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

“…Methods This qualitative study was conducted following the completion of AGELESS multidomain intervention. Semi-structured interviews covering domains such as perceptions, benefits, barriers, facilitators, and program preferences were conducted among 17 older adults with CF and 10 caregivers following the completion of the intervention. …”
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Perspectives from Systems-Level Key Informants on Optimizing Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Adolescents and Young Adults by Jasper Yeh, Crosby Modrowski, Isabel Aguirre, Samantha Portis, Robert Miranda, Melissa Pielech

“…<b>Methods</b>: Thirty key informants involved with OUD treatment in the northeastern United States completed individual, semi-structured interviews, including treatment providers (N = 11) and clinic leaders in programs that provide medication and psychosocial treatments for AYA with OUD (N = 10), as well as opioid-related policymakers (N = 6) and patient advocates (N = 3). …”
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Multifaceted health coaching intervention for cardiovascular risk prevention – exploratory qualitative study of Chinese clients' perspectives by Xue Yang, Gengcong Qu, Lawrence Luk, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Benjamin H. K. Yip, Samuel Y. S. Wong, Carmen K. M. Wong

“…Purposive sampling was used regarding gender, age and lifestyle domains. Three semi-structured focused-group interviews were conducted. …”
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PRIDE-FTG advances academic careers of underrepresented early-stage investigators performing blood disorders research by Betty S. Pace, Oluwatoyosi A. Onwuemene, Athena Starlard-Davenport, Rhea-Beth Markowitz, Vahé Heboyan, Petar Datsov, Treva Rice

“…The success of this structured, mentored training program instills a sense of optimism about the future of diversity in our nation.…”
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Promoting HPV vaccination among adolescent girls in low-resource areas of China: A multi-centered qualitative study by Yitong Zhu, Huike Wang, Bo Zhang, Hanyue Ding, Youlin Qiao

“…Participants engaged in Health Belief Model (HBM)-based-semi-structured interviews from January to March 2024. Data was transcribed and analyzed using Haase’s adaptation of Colaizzi’s method. …”
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What Changes are Mandatory in Breast Surgery Training? An International Survey and Recommendations of the French Academy of Surgery and the Senologic International Society by Tolga Ozmen, Caroline Bouche, Megane Buttignol, Bolivar Arboleda-Osorio, Mauricio Magalhaes Costa, Henry Coudane, Darius Dian, Xishan Hao, Shigeru Imoto, Olivier Jardé, Hubert Johanet, Esther Meka, Alexander Mundinger, Ruben Orda, Vahit Ozmen, Tadeusz Pienkowski, Schlomo Schneebaum, Charlotte Vaysse, Susie Brousse, Atilla Soran, Carole Mathelin

“…Evidence shows that structured programs with volume thresholds, multidisciplinary approach, and modern surgical techniques improve patient survival and satisfaction. …”
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APPLICATION OF BIM IN MEDICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: BARRIER FACTORS AND SOLUTION STRATEGIES: A CASE STUDY OF CHENGDU MEDICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT by Jiahao Chen, Laemthong Laokhongthavorn

“…This paper makes use of semi-structured interviews and literature evaluations to evaluate every influencing aspect earlier than by conducting quantitative research. …”
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Framework for evaluating the successful implementation of solar home systems in public housing projects in the United Arab Emirates by Abdalla Mahmoud Salim, Saleh Abu Dabous

“…A comprehensive review of SHS was conducted to identify the main global success factors for implementing the system in public housing projects. Subsequently, a structured questionnaire was distributed to 56 specialized participants comprising institutional stakeholders involved in SHS implementation in the UAE, leading to the identification of the critical success factors (CSF). …”
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APPLICATION OF BIM IN MEDICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: BARRIER FACTORS AND SOLUTION STRATEGIES: A CASE STUDY OF CHENGDU MEDICAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT by Jiahao Chen, Laemthong Laokhongthavorn

“…This paper makes use of semi-structured interviews and literature evaluations to evaluate every influencing aspect earlier than by conducting quantitative research. …”
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Access to Medical Residency: A Qualitative Study of Medical Graduates' Experiences in Georgia by Mariam Kirvalidze, Mariam Kasrashvili, Aleksandre Tskitishvili, Giorgi Aladashvili, Nikoloz Chelidze, Nikoloz Tvildiani, Karsten Lunze, Ilia Nadareishvili

“…Working in residency without a salary was considered unfair and posed an economic burden. The absence of structured mentorship further contributed to dissatisfaction, prompting several participants to consider alternative career paths or pursue residency opportunities abroad. …”
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A modeling study of pre-exposure prophylaxis to eliminate HIV in Taiwan by 2030 by Huei-Jiuan Wu, Ya-Ping Cheng, Yi-Hsuan Chen, Chia-Chen Chang, Tung Lo, Chi-Tai Fang

“…Methods We applied stochastic and risk/age-structured deterministic modeling to assess the impact of PrEP scale-up on the basic reproduction number (R 0) and the trajectory of the HIV epidemic in Taiwan, respectively. …”
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Building trusting relationships in teams to support evidence use and implementation in human services: feasibility and acceptability of a training and coaching approach by Allison Metz, Todd M. Jensen, Lacy Dicharry, Amanda B. Farley

“…Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with participants.ResultsSixteen individuals participated in the program, consisting of a kick-off training event, five monthly training modules, and five monthly coaching sessions with implementation team leads. …”
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Antimicrobial use in a pediatric hospital in Kenya: a point prevalence survey to inform antimicrobial stewardship by Joseph Mbuthia, Nkatha Gitonga, Winnie Akoth, Susan Mutua, Ndinda Kusu, Tamara Hafner, Mohan P. Joshi, Martha Embrey

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