Advancing early childhood education policy: a transformative case study in Hargeisa, Somaliland—insights from preprimary education development by Jibril Abdikadir Ali, Dawit Negassa Golga, Mustafe Khadar Abdi, Tawakal Abdi Ali, Mukhtaar Axmed Cumar, Nasir Ali, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

“…This qualitative case study explores the implementation of early childhood education (ECE) policies in three selected centers in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Through semi-structured interviews with nine participants, including teachers and head teachers, the research identified significant gaps between policy guidelines and actual practice. …”
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Physical education and school sport in emerging nations: a comparison of Indonesia and Türkiye by Amung Ma’mun, Cem Tinaz, Anira Anira, Syarifatunnisa Syarifatunnisa, Ömer Onur Hertem, Agus Mahendra, Tite Juliantine

“…Both countries are emerging nations facing significant challenges in aligning curriculum objectives with available resources, infrastructure, and cultural attitudes toward PE.MethodsA qualitative research design was employed, involving semi-structured online interviews with thirty physical education teachers—fifteen from Türkiye and fifteen from Indonesia—working across different levels of public and private education. …”
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342 Acceptability of a Mobile K-12 School-Based Clinic for pediatric diabetes and obesity care by Melanie Bryan, Bockstruck Pamela Stone, Lynnell Patton, Brandy Markley, Melissa Sicard, Ana Maria Arbelaez

“…Collaborated with school districts to define needs, enrolled them through a memorandum of understanding, and subsequently recruited and consented existing patients attending these schools. Phase 2 piloted the program to refine logistics and workflows. Semi-structured interviews and surveys were conducted with caregivers to assess program acceptability and satisfaction. …”
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A comparative study of the procedures for medicine approval in the European Union and the United States by Gjeorgiev Blagoj, Miceva Dijana, Karpicarov Dino, Apostolova Paulina, Bogevski Krume, Arev Marija, Gjorgjeska Biljana

“…While both agencies achieve high concordance in their final decisions, the FDA is faster and more streamlined, benefiting from a centralized authority and expedited pathways. The EMA's structured approach ensures thorough evaluations but can delay approvals. …”
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Quality of life and widowhood: a cross-sectional study of social security scheme beneficiaries by Ishani Chadha, K. H. Naveen, Manoj Kumar Gupta, Rashmi Kaushal, Srikanth Srinivasan, Nitin Kumar Joshi, Pankaj Bhardwaj

“…Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among 260 widows aged 18–45 from Jodhpur City. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data after obtaining informed written consent. …”
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The Relationship Between Fast Food Consumption and Obesity Among Adults at Pekan Labuhan Health Center, Medan, Indonesia by Fauzan Azmi Hasti Habibi Samosir, Kamila Harisah Qalbi, Vincent Wijaya, Kathy Kathy, Yesindi Nakita Miadi, Monica Dwi Putri, Juliandi Harahap

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Disclosure of Children's Positive Serostatus to Family and Nonfamily Members: Informal Caregivers in Togo, West Africa by Ami R. Moore, David Williamson

“…This study examined the structural constraints to disclosure of children's positive serostatus among informal caregivers to family and nonfamily members in Togo. …”
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Graphic Organizer as a Media to Improve Scientific Article Writing Skills for MTs. Students Fathul Huda Blitar by Syafi'ul Anam, Arik Susanti, Prima Vidya Asteria, Ika Anggun Camelia

“…Students were grouped into teams of three and collaboratively developed articles, following the structured steps of idea design using graphic organizers. …”
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Stepping up: impact of health education on diabetic foot Self-Care in a Resource-Limited tertiary care setting by Aya Mohamed Mehana, Amal Selim, Shimaa M. Saied, Nadira Mansour Hassan

“…A baseline assessment of foot self-care awareness and practice was done for both groups using a structured questionnaire. The control group received their routine care provided by the clinic, while the intervention group received an additional health education program. …”
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Acceptability of a culturally-adapted, evidence-based mental health intervention for Venezuelan migrant youth residing in Colombia by Alethea Desrosiers, Natalia Piñeros-Leaño, Maria Paula Jimenez, Samantha Plezia, Maria Pineros-Leano

“…Using participatory research and qualitative methods approaches, we explored the program’s acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility. …”
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Youth Waqf in Islamic Finance by Aisyah Farhah Kamaruddin, Mohamed Aslam Pawit, Ummul Athirah Fathihah Mohd Idris, Mohammad Firdaus Mohammad Hatta, Zurina Ismail

“…The study, employing qualitative research through semi-structured interviews with six key informants, identifies the main challenges and offers integrated solutions for waqf property growth, donor management, and community support. …”
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The impact of community-based pulmonary rehabilitation on the health and lives of migrant workers with pneumoconiosis in China: a qualitative study exploring patient experience by Panpan Ma, Yasuko Nagamatsu

“…Web-based semi-structured interviews were conducted using a self-made interview guide. …”
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Promoting Health Practices of Teenage Mothers Regarding Health Care of Their Infants by Faten K. Elgendy, Hemat M. Abd ElMoneem, Amal K. A. Emam

“…Conclusion: Most teenage mothers post-program had a higher level of knowledge and practices regarding their infant care compared to the pre-programmed. …”
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The evolution of online extensive reading and web-based platforms in EFL/ESL: A narrative review of impacts, challenges, and future directions by Amine Ounissi, Raihana Romly, Azza Jauhar Ahmad Tajuddin, Md. Kamrul Hasan

“…Adopting a narrative review methodology, this study utilises a structured literature matrix to synthesise findings, critically analyse, and evaluate key data from diverse research studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of OER’s pedagogical implications. …”
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Nurturing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries to Strengthen Food Sovereignty in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut by Meghan Lindsay Brockington, Tiff-Annie Kenny, Mélanie Lemire, Hing Man Chan, Dennis Nauyavik, Philip Loring, Jane Parmley, Matthew Little

“…This qualitative case study prioritizes Inuit voices in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, to explore the complex role of small-scale fisheries in advancing food security, sovereignty, and community well-being. Semi-structured interviews (n=15) were conducted with Elders, experienced commercial fish harvesters, and local decision-makers. …”
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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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Challenges and opportunities in screening and management of hypertension and type 2 diabetes in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya: A qualitative study of multi-sectoral stakeh... by Soohyun Nam, Jane Otai, Minjung Lee, Robin Whittemore, Eunice Omanga, Siobhan Thompson, Mildred Mudany

“…The purpose of the study is to explore barriers and facilitators to noncommunicable disease (NCD) screening and management in Nairobi's informal settlements to inform future NCD programme development. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 38 multi-sectoral stakeholders, comprising of community health workers (CHWs), nurses, clinical officers, physicians, community-based organisation (CBO) staff, individuals living with hypertension or type 2 diabetes (T2D), and individuals who are eligible for screening but never screened. …”
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Social Media Platforms Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises Use to Enhance Market Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda by Mbowa, Henry Stanley, Marus, Eton, Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba

“…Data was collected through structured questionnaires using KoboCollect tool, and interviews. …”
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Impact of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Functional Capacity and Physical Activity after Coronary Revascularization: A Scientific Review by Niramayee V. Prabhu, Arun G. Maiya, Nivedita S. Prabhu

“…Most studies reported that exercise and physical activity programs were centre-based and home-based and via telerehabilitation. …”
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The Approximate Function of Speech in the Regulation of the Joint Activity of Preschool Children by Smirnova Ya.K.

“…It is proved that in the structure of the regulation of joint activity speech provides an afferent synthesis of the conditions of activity, facilitates the analysis of internal and external conditions of joint activity, the development of a program of conscientious activity. …”
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