Dams Overtopping Scenarios from Catastrophic Landslides in Mountains’ Headwaters: Case Study in Kobe City, Japan by Christopher Gomez

“…For this purpose, the present state of the check dams network was analysed from the 2018 LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data, considering the progressive infilling of the structures. As a result, the capacity of the dams in 2018 dropped by about 1/10 of the original designed capacity, arguably because of the heavy rainfall events in 2014 and 2018. …”
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Integration of Digital Twin, IoT and LoRa in SCARA Robots for Decentralized Automation with Wireless Sensor Networks by William Aparecido Celestino Lopes, Adilson Cunha Rusteiko, Cleiton Rodrigues Mendes, Nicolas Vinicius Cruz Honório, Marcelo Tsuguio Okano

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Analysis of Decision Parameters for Route Plans and Their Importance for Sustainability: An Exploratory Study Using the TOPSIS Technique by Alice Vasconcelos Nobre, Caio Cézar Rodrigues Oliveira, Denilson Ricardo de Lucena Nunes, André Cristiano Silva Melo, Gil Eduardo Guimarães, Rosley Anholon, Vitor William Batista Martins

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Post-Earthquake Fire Punching Shear Behavior of GFRP-Reinforced Slab-Column Connections by Tesfaye Alemu Mohammed, Shewarega Shirtaga

“…The research concludes that it is crucial to take post-earthquake fire into account when designing structures to ensure no collapse safety design requirements.…”
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Problems Faced at Supporting and TrainingCourses (STC) and Solution Suggestions According to Teacher Opinions by Fatih Bozbayındır, Mevlüt Kara

“…The study group of the study was comprised of  48 teachers who teach at ETCs in the Nizip district of Gaziantep province in the academic year of 2015-2016. Semi-structured interview method was used in the present study. …”
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(In)acceptabilités environnementales et/ou sanitaires : dilemmes autour de la démoustication du littoral méditerranéen français by Elise Mieulet, Cécilia Claeys

“…This article is based on a long term sociological study initiated in 1995, and gathering a corpus of data collected through several research programs. Thus, the data used in this paper are derived from a selection of 261 semi-structured interviews and 1093 questionnaires coming from various work. …”
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Master’s degree and job market: possibilities and incongruities by Adna Ribeiro Braquehais, Iliana Maria de Almeida Araújo, Ana Fátima Carvalho Fernandes

“…The data were collected in April of 2002, through semi-structured interviews. The analysis of data allowed us to attest that the possibilities conveyed by the Master’s degree are: ‘Possibilities of amplification of knowledge’, ‘Possibilities of competing in selection processes’, ‘Possibilities of contributing to more effective changes in the professional domain’. …”
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Innovative Mission Funding: Approaches Used by Assemblies of God Ghana in the Vision 3000 Initiative by Peter White, Mishael Donkor Ampofo

“…Through analysis of semi-structured interviews with 14 key stakeholders and extensive document review, the research explores how AG Ghana developed funding strategies combining traditional church giving with modern technological solutions. …”
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Psychosocial perspective on the integration of individuals deprived of liberty: a lexicometric analysis by Paula Morales Almeida, Pedro Alemán Ramos, Atteneri Medina Montesdeoca

“…Methods This qualitative research explores the perceptions of 16 former people deprived of liberty from Gran Canaria, Spain, focusing on their reintegration process. Semi-structured interviews provided direct and personal insights, analyzed using IRAMuTeQ software to identify key themes. …”
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Can innovation cultivate growth? A quantitative exploration of agri-tech startups and incubation impact by Ashish Kumar Isher, Veer P. Gangwar

“…Using stratified random sampling, data were collected from 100 participants, including 90 startup entrepreneurs and 10 incubator managers, through a structured survey of startups incubated under Technology Business Incubators (TBIs). …”
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Motives for new psychoactive substances consumption among young adults in Uzbekistan: a qualitative study protocol by Guzalkhon A. Zakhidova, Uladzimir I. Pikirenia, Timur S. Syunyakov, Mariya V. Prilutskaya

“…This is essential for developing effective public health prevention and rehabilitation programs.…”
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Supervision and occupational burnout among Polish speech therapists by Krystian Kajetan Hartmann, Anna Monika Solak, Monika Magdalena Średniawa, Mirosław Michalik

“…The article discusses the implications of these findings for the formalisation and structuring of supervisory practices, aiming to enhance mental health support within the field of speech therapy. …”
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Adapting to vision changes: nighttime driving experiences of older adults by Christopher R.M. Rundus, Dominique Rose, Fangda Zhang, Sean Brown, Jingzhen Yang, Jingzhen Yang

“…IntroductionThis qualitative study explored older adults’ perspectives and experiences of nighttime driving, focusing on age-related vision changes.MethodsWe conducted virtual, semi-structured interviews with active drivers aged 60 or older from central Ohio. …”
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Production Research and Risk Factor Analysis of Transfusion and Infusion Warmer Based on Real-World Data by Hongfeng BI, Yonggang WANG, Zhendong WANG, Yuan FU, Huifang NIU

“…This was done by understanding the equipment’s principles, structures, and quality control. Additionally, real-world data from January 2019 to December 2023 were collected to count adverse events. …”
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Characterization of Animals Raiding the Community and Possible Measures for Mitigation Around Kibale National Park in Bigodi Town Council Kamwenge District. by Twinomuyambi, Ernest

“…Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, observations, and questionnaires. …”
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Inclusion of epilepsy in life skills education of primary school learners: the perceptions of life skills advisors in Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces (South Africa) by T. G. Makhado, R. T. Lebese, M. S. Maputle

“…Eight life skills educational advisors were selected through snowballing sampling techniques, and data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using ATLAS.ti program.Results. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Virtual Laboratory for the Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms by Luz Adriana Mejia Calderón, Carlos Alberto Romero Piedrahita

“…The design methodology was structured into four key stages: requirements analysis, conceptual design, content development, and implementation and evaluation. …”
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EFL students’ perceptions of AI-assisted writing tools: A systematic narrative hybrid review by Tolga Sarıca, Selma Deneme Gençoğlu

“…This study explores EFL students' perceptions of AI-assisted writing tools through a systematic narrative hybrid review of 19 open-access studies published between 2020 and 2025 by employing a structured selection process presented via a PRISMA flow chart. …”
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Mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive style by Fransiskus Gatot Iman Santoso, Ana Easti Rahayu Maya Sari

“…The instruments used included PISA-based mathematical literacy tests, the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT), semi-structured interviews, and observation sheets. The results indicated that students with the FI cognitive style exhibited better communication, mathematization, representation, and reasoning skills, especially in numerical-based problems. …”
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Analyzing the Competence of Pre-Service Chemistry Teachers in Designing Psychomotor Assessment Instruments for Basic Chemistry Laboratory Practices by Munawwarah Munawwarah, Sakinah Zubair

“…The study underscores the importance of aligning assessment instruments with laboratory standards and enhancing training programs to address both cognitive and psychomotor dimensions effectively. …”
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