Chinese students’ selection of cross-border cooperative universities for tertiary education: intrinsic and extrinsic motivations by Huaqing He

“…Design/methodology/approach – Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a cross-border cooperative university (CBCU). …”
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Optimal Dispatch of a Virtual Power Plant Considering Distributed Energy Resources Under Uncertainty by Obed N. Onsomu, Erman Terciyanlı, Bülent Yeşilata

“…This study thoroughly explores the dispatch of battery energy storage systems (BESSs) and diesel generators (DGs) through a distributionally robust joint chance-constrained optimization (DR-JCCO) framework utilizing the conditional value at risk (CVaR) and heuristic-X (H-X) algorithm, structured as a bilevel optimization problem. Furthermore, Binomial expansion (BE) is employed to linearize the model, enabling the assessment of BESS dispatch through a mathematical program with equilibrium constraints (MPECs). …”
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Simulation of CIGS Thin Film Solar Cells Using AMPS-1D by J.R. Ray, C.J. Panchal, M.S. Desai, U.B. Trivedi

“…The solar cell structure based on copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) as the absorber layer, cadmium sulfide (CdS) as a buffer layer un-doped (i) and Aluminium (Al) doped zinc oxide (ZnO) as a window layer was simulated using the one dimensional simulation program called analysis of microelectronic and photonic structures (AMPS-1D). …”
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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER ‘MANAGEMENT’ AS MANAGERIAL INNOVATION: EXPERIENCE AND CHALLENGES by Mikhail N. Kulapov, Valeriy V. Maslennikov, Andrey E. Shklyaev

“…In present economic conditions raising competitiveness of teaching and research work of Russian higher education institutions is provided by self-identity of home education and restoration of educational programs high quality. Retaining departmental structures with due regard to managerial innovation serves as a basis for renewed organizational structure of the Russian Plekhanov University of Economics. …”
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Forestry Education in the United States. by Carol C. Green

“… The definition of "forestry" has been debated from the beginning of forestry programs and agencies in the United States in the late 19th century. …”
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Decision Analysis Data Model for Digital Engineering Decision Management by Gregory S. Parnell, C. Robert Kenley, Devon Clark, Jared Smith, Frank Salvatore, Chiemeke Nwobodo, Sheena Davis

“…Decision management is the systems engineering life cycle process for making program/system decisions. The purpose of the decision management process is: “…to provide a structured, analytical framework for objectively identifying, characterizing and evaluating a set of alternatives for a decision at any point in the life cycle and select the most beneficial course of action”. …”
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Educational Attainment, Skills Acquired, and Skills Needed by Selected Out-of-School Youth from Quezon City, Philippines by Angelito Bautista, Lenard Bien, Ruben Jose Sanchez, Candice Erika Rudi, Bernard Gaya

“…A total of 194 respondents were purposively selected based on specific criteria related to their educational status and employment situation. Structured survey interviews were used to gather data from the respondents regarding their demographic profiles, socioeconomic situations, educational attainments, and skill gaps. …”
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Features of Interaction between Mothers and Children at an Early Age who were Placed in the Intensive Care Unit in Postnatal Period by Badlina E.S., Krysanova T.V.

“…Methods: collection and analysis of anamnestic data from children's medical records, a questionnaire of mothers (a questionnaire for mothers Lantsburg M.E.), instrumental structured observation (quantitative and qualitative analysis of video recording of game actions of mother and child using the program The Observer XT Noldus and beyond). …”
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Wisdom: A Cultural Demand on Older Adults in Rural and Urban Areas by Angelica García-Mendez, Samana Vergara-Lope, Roberto Lagunes-Córdoba, Sacramento Pinazo-Hernandis

“…This phenomenological study explores generative cultural demand. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 older adults between the ages of 61 and 89 from urban and rural areas in Mexico. …”
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Organizational Commitment as a Moderator in the Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Job Satisfaction: A Study of Banking Sector in Multan by Zara Hayat, Sahar Hayat, Shahzadi Sattar

“…The data was collected through structured questionnaires. The study utilized descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression techniques to evaluate the relationships and test hypotheses. …”
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Single Motherhood and Socio-Economic Welfare of Families in Kabale Municipality. by Mahoro, Evelyn

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and focus group discussions, providing both quantitative and qualitative insights. …”
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A Novel Neutrosophic Multi-Layered Complex Refined Hyperstructure: Theoretical Advancement with Illustrative Examples from Employee Mental Health Education Effectiveness in Enterpr... by Min Zhang, Yaozu Wang, Rui Huang, Qiao Wu, Bingqing Li

“…This paper introduces a new theoretical structure in neutrosophic set theory called the Neutrosophic Multi-Layered Complex Refined Hyperstructure (NMCRH). …”
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“Milking the lions”: An analysis of conservation performance payments in eastern and southern Africa by Joseph Hamm, George Holmes, Mathew Bukhi Mabele, Julia Martin‐Ortega

“…This research establishes where and how these schemes function and identifies recurring challenges associated with their implementation. We conducted semi‐structured interviews with representatives of nine conservation performance payment programs operating across five countries in eastern and southern Africa. …”
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Exploring Nigerian Universities Online Students’ Experiences of Mental Health Supports: Descriptive Phenomenology by Oluyemi A. Adegbite, Agnieszka Palalas

“…Employing a descriptive phenomenological paradigm, semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine online students from Nigerian universities. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of a Health-Related Social Needs Screening and Referral Intervention in the Bronx by Priya Elizabeth George, Jessica Haughton, Renee Whiskey, Samantha Levano, Hemen Muleta, Kevin P. Fiori

“…Semi-structured interviews, guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using rapid qualitative methods. …”
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Fostering Reflective Thinking in Physical Education Teachers: An Action Research Study Promoting Paralympic Values and Inclusive Practices by Theofanis Kaloudis, Konstantinos Georgiadis, Antonios K. Travlos, Yannis Theodorakis

“…The intervention lasted ten weeks and comprised 20 Physical Education lessons, during which data were collected via semi-structured interviews, reflective journals, and non-participatory observation. …”
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Teaching and Learning of Environmental Education by Geilson de Arruda Reis, Suzana Feldens Schwertner

“…The research included a diagnostic questionnaire, five training sessions, and the creation of didactic games, which were later used by teachers to teach EE to students. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the data were analyzed using Discursive Textual Analysis. …”
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The role of business education in creating entrepreneurial intention in public and private universities of Bangladesh by Md. Abu Hasnat, Md. Mazharul Islam Shamim, SM Nahidul Islam, Rezwan Ul Haque Aubhi, Noholli Nur Auntick, Hissan Khandakar, Ziauddin Rahimi, Rashed Chowdhury, Khandakar Kamrul Hasan

“…These insights guide educators and policymakers in designing more effective entrepreneurship programs.…”
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Breaking the Bad News to Patients: Dental Students’ Perception and Practice – A Cross Sectional Survey by Kalai E. Ganesan, Pranita Yeddula, Marshall David, Sajol Arul, Ramasamy Sarvathikari, G. K Divyapriya

“…A modified, predesigned, pretested, semi-structured questionnaire with a Likert’s rating scale was used for this survey through Google Forms. …”
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Antibiotic perceptions, adherence, and disposal practices among parents of pediatric patients. by Keerti L Dantuluri, Kemberlee R Bonnet, David G Schlundt, Rebecca J Schulte, Hannah G Griffith, Alexandria Luu, Cara Charnogursky, Jessica M Perkins, Christine C Whitmore, Ritu Banerjee, Leigh M Howard, Carlos G Grijalva

“…We conducted a semi-structured interview with parents of 13 children diagnosed with acute respiratory illnesses and prescribed antibiotics in an urban outpatient clinic. …”
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