From Independence to “Revolution”: the Evolution of Armenia's Diplomatic Service by S. G. Melkonian, К. М. Jalatyan

“…The findings reveal that Armenia’s diplomatic service was initially influenced by Soviet-era bureaucratic structures, supplemented by contributions from the Armenian diaspora and local graduates of specialized academic programs. …”
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Salt Consumption and Blood Pressure in Rural Hypertensive Participants: A Community Filed Trial by Farzaneh Noroozi, Mohammad Fararouei, Javad Kojuri, Leila Ghahremani, Kaveh Ghodrati

“…The intervention included a two-day workshop on blood pressure and reducing salt consumption based on HBM structures for health personnel and an eight-session workshop on how to reduce salt intake and blood pressure for mothers who were responsible for the families’ diets. …”
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The main provisions of the implementation of state environmental policy in the conditions of globalization by V.А. Shvets

“…It is determined that the principles of state environmental policy in the context of globalization should be improved through the implementation of the following measures: the introduction of resource-, energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies in all areas of management, including industry, agriculture, energy, transport and utilities; the formation of powerful economic structures to create the necessary conditions for the implementation of programs for the transition of regions to sustainable development; the application of the regional principle of environmental protection and management of the use of natural resources.…”
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Problems and Prospects of Realisation of the Concept “Smart City” in Russia (on the Example of Moscow) by D. R. Mukhametov

“…The author showed that the central role for the successful realisation of the concept is played by human capital and readiness of society for changes, infrastructure base, sustainable interaction of state structures, scientific and technical institutions and business. …”
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The Effect of Cantilevers on Interior Lighting: Case of Denizli Merkezefendi Library by Akif Ayberk Çetin, Şule Yılmaz Erten

“…On the other hand, the correct use of light can sometimes be interrupted by some mass facade movements that increase the aesthetic appearance in the design of architectural structures, and may negatively affect the visual comfort in the building. …”
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A practical framework for appropriate implementation and review of artificial intelligence (FAIR-AI) in healthcare by Brian J. Wells, Hieu M. Nguyen, Andrew McWilliams, Matt Pallini, Amy Bovi, Andrew Kuzma, Justin Kramer, Shih-Hsiung Chou, Timothy Hetherington, Patricia Corn, Yhenneko J. Taylor, Audrey Cuison, Mary Gagen, McKenzie Isreal, FAIR-AI Consortium

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Assessment of Corruption Risks in the Activities of Economic Subject by S. I. Buslaev, V. I. Prasolov

“…It has been established that the ability of a national socio-economic and political system of a society to ensure the integrated security of the life of modern society requires the coordination of a joint effort of state, social and economic structures and should be of systemic nature. Conclusions and Relevance: it is necessary to develop a qualitatively new program for development of a system of assessment and minimization of the corruption risks of economic entities in the Russian Federation, taking into account their following modernization and transition to a resource-innovative model of functioning. …”
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A history of 20 years of medical education at Ewha Womans University College of Medicine by Ivo Kwon, Somi Jeong, Seung-Jung Kim, Ara Ko, Hyeonji Jeon

“…Major innovations over this period encompass the expansion of objective structured clinical examinations and the introduction of problem-based learning modules. …”
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The impact of educational intervention on enhancing the health literacy among middle-aged individuals at risk for cardiovascular diseases: a randomized cotrolled trial by Seyedeh Fatemeh Azizi Sani Dopolani, Hassan Shahbazi, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shohreh Naderimagham

“…These results emphasize the importance of incorporating structured educational programs in the national health system. …”
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Determinants of Asset Ownership Among Households in Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria by Victoria Nkan, Blessing Thomas, Ngozi Nwonye

“…Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered from 400 respondents using structured questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Identifying the reproductive health indicators for population policies worldwide: a scoping review by Mahshid Taheri, Efat Mohamadi, Hakimeh Mostafavi, Alireza Olyaeemanesh, Amirhossein Takian

“…This review has categorized existing indicators to provide a structured framework for evaluating population policies. …”
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Factors influencing the resilience of clinical education in general medicine in Iran: a qualitative content analysis study by Katayoun Jalali, Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh, Seyed Aliakbar Faghihi, Ali Asghar Hayat, Rita Rezaee

“…The data collection process was conducted from September 2023 to April 2024 through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed, and data analysis was accomplished according to the steps proposed by Graneheim and Lundman (2004). …”
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A qualitative study of family caregivers’ experiences in caring for breast cancer patients by Hamideh Zahedi, Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Mina Hosseinzadeh

“…Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured individual interviews using an interview guide. …”
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Revealing the impact of social exchange theory on financial performance: a systematic review of the mediating role of human resource performance by Omar Rajâa, Amal Mekkaoui

“…For instance, companies can develop structured support programs for employees, establish transparent and fair procedural frameworks, and foster a culture of trust through consistent and ethical leadership. …”
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Use and perception of generative artificial intelligence in traditional Korean medicine education: A cross-sectional survey of undergraduate students in Korea by Seungwon Shin, Jihyun Sang, Ji-sun You

“…Background: This study aimed to examine the usage, awareness, and satisfaction related to generative AI (GenAI) among undergraduate students at a Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) college in Korea and to identify factors associated with GenAI use and satisfaction. Methods: A structured questionnaire consisting of 56 items across six domains was administered, covering demographics, general and TKM-specific GenAI use, satisfaction, educational experiences, and future expectations. …”
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Self-management strategies and care needs of patients with persistent depressive disorder and their informal caregivers: a multi-perspectives qualitative interview study by Ericka C. Solis, Ingrid V. E. Carlier, Noëlle G. A. Kamminga, Noëlle G. A. Kamminga, Albert M. van Hemert

“…Preferably, the intervention should involve the patient’s informal caregiver.MethodsTo gain insight into the healthcare needs of PDD patients and their caregivers and to facilitate the implementation of a self-management program, we conducted individual semi-structured interviews with 28 PDD patients and 9 informal caregivers regarding their self-management/coping and needs. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF RURAL WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA by O. J. Yusuf, L. K. Olatinwo, O. E. Aiyedun

“…This study investigated the effects of climate change on the livelihoods and adaptation strategies of rural women in Kwara State, Nigeria, analyzing data from 124 women farmers through a structured questionnaire and employing descriptive statistics and regression analysis. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to prehabilitation of elderly patients with early lung cancer from the perspective of different clinical professionals: a qualitative study by Rui Zhang, Mei Wu, Yun Cheng, Liting Zhao, Yamin Xu, Lu Xia

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken. Semi-structured interviews with clinical professionals, using purposive sampling and content analysis were conducted in March to May 2023 to summarize and refine the key themes. …”
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Factors influencing student career choice in vocational education in Indonesia: A mediating effect of self-efficacy by Nur Kholifah, Muhammad Nurtanto, Farid Mutohhari, Mustofa Abi Hamid, Indra Mutiara, Dedi Setiawan, Ida Nugroho Saputro

“…Employing an ex-post facto research design, data were collected from 647 VE students selected through cluster random sampling using a structured questionnaire. SEM-PLS was applied for data analysis, incorporating path analysis and bootstrapping methods. …”
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Evaluation of the Serious Game ABCCI: Usability and Gamification in Teacher Training for Science Education and Environmental Sustainability by Diego Antonio Urdanivia Alarcon, Fabiola Talavera-Mendoza, Fabian Hugo Rucano Paucar

“…Data collection included the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, analyzed through content analysis. …”
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