Smokeless, not harmless: Understanding Naswar's cardiovascular risks in the northwestern Pakistan by Ihsanur Rahman, Fayaz Ahmad, Naveed Sadiq

“…Consecutive sampling facilitated data collection through interviews using pre-structured questionnaire. …”
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Consumer perceptions and preferences of pharmacist-led professional services and attributes in Australia: a qualitative focus group study by Ruth Webster, Suzanne Robinson, Richard Norman, Laura Thomas, Ajay Karia, Tin Fei Sim

“…Objective This study investigates consumer views of pharmacist-led professional services in Australia, emphasising factors influencing their uptake and attributes valued by users.Design Semi-structured online focus groups explored the awareness, experiences and expectations of pharmacists and pharmacy professional services. …”
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Barriers and Support for Family Caregivers in Caring for Older Adults with Dementia: A Qualitative Study in Indonesia by Rita Hadi Widyastuti, Junaiti Sahar, Etty Rekawati, Aria Kekalih

“…Inclusion criteria included primary family caregivers who provided care for four hours per day for at least six months, were proficient in Indonesian, assisted older adults in daily activities, and were capable of expressing their experiences. Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the Colaizzi method.   …”
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Antenatal care quality and pregnancy outcomes in the northern region of Ghana: a mixed-methods analysis by Emmanuel Akolgo Abanga, Andrew Mpagwuni Ziblim, Michael Boah

“…Information on various services received by the respondents during prenatal care and birth outcomes was collected electronically using a semi-structured questionnaire. We conducted in-depth interviews with the service providers. …”
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Digital technologies as enablers of universal design for learning: higher education students' perceptions in the context of SDG4 by María Guadalupe Veytia Bucheli, José Gómez-Galán, Maritza Librada Cáceres Mesa, Luis López Catalán

“…Building on universal design concepts, UDL is structured around three neurological learning systems (affective, recognition, and strategic) and advocates three corresponding principles: multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. …”
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Academic formation and permanent education: influences on leadership styles of nurses Formação acadêmica e educação permanente: influências nos estilos de liderança de enfermeiros... by Karen Cristina Kades Andrigue, Leticia de Lima Trindade, Simone Coelho Amestoy

“…Six nurses from the hospital network of Chapecó, Santa Catarina, participated in this study and typified different leadership styles. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to Thematic Analysis. …”
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The Impact of Digital Tourism Marketing Dimensions on Attracting Domestic Tourism in Saudi Arabia

“…The participants were drawn from different regions to ensure diverse representations. A structured questionnaire was designed and statistically tested to ensure clarity and reliability. …”
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The Assessment of Students’ Perception Regarding the Learning Experience in the Virtual Pharmacology Laboratory by Bandar T. Alenezi, Elhassan Hussein Eltom, Muhammad Jan, Samah Gaafar Alshygi, Rahma Hamayun, Syed Sajid Shah, Ekramy Elmorsy

“…Materials and Methods: The study was conducted through distribution of a structured self-administered questionnaire of three sections covering satisfaction of participants regarding the virtual pharmacology classes, their effect on students’ performance, and the attitude of students toward the virtual classes. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators in Accessing HIV Prevention Services for Men Having Sex with Men (MSM): A Comprehensive Analysis by Felix Sanni, Roger Abang, Godwin Emmanuel, Abiye Kalaiwo, Olugbemi Motilewa, Paul Amechi, Paul Umoh, Bartholomew Boniface Ochonye

“…Method: In-depth interviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and structured questionnaires were used to interview urban and rural Nigerian men having sex with men (MSM) aged 18 and older. …”
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The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Disruptions: Case Study of the UK’s Automotive Sector by Hubert Escaith, Sangeeta Khorana, William A. Kerr

“…The European Union (EU) has, in part, been structured to reduce friction in Europe-wide supply chains through the single market. …”
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GEE-OPs: an operator knowledge base for geospatial code generation on the Google Earth Engine platform powered by large language models by Shuyang Hou, Jianyuan Liang, Anqi Zhao, Huayi Wu

“…As spatiotemporal data grows in complexity, utilizing geospatial modeling on the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform poses challenges in improving coding efficiency for experts and enhancing the coding capabilities of interdisciplinary users. …”
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Online extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma (EFAST) course enhanced knowledge and perceived confidence among medical trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic disaste... by Arif Alper Cevik, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan

“…Qualitative feedback showed that participants found the course practical, well-structured, and effective. They suggested improving video quality and simplifying content for clarity and engagement. …”
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Self-reported head trauma among Native Americans who inject methamphetamine: a cross-sectional study by Monica R. Lininger, Monica R. Lininger, Michael P. Anastario, Michael P. Anastario, Aaron Specht, Paula Firemoon

“…This study examines the association between self-reported TBI and substance use patterns in a sample of Native Americans who inject methamphetamine.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 60 Fort Peck Tribal members who reported injecting methamphetamine were recruited. Data collection included anthropometric measures, a structured questionnaire (lifetime TBI history, health conditions, and substance use characteristics), and portable X-ray fluorescence to measure tibial lead (Pb) concentrations. …”
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Exploring SME owners’ motivation to learn and acquire new skills for the adoption of e-commerce by Naledi D.D. Gallant, Anthea P. Amadi-Echendu, Elriza Esterhuyzen

“…Methods: A qualitative methodology was deployed by drawing on the theoretical frameworks of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Motivational Model (MM). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight Soweto-based SMEs to examine the factors that motivate Soweto-based SME owners to acquire new skills to adopt e-commerce, notwithstanding the perceived complexities associated with using technology. …”
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Consensus of Return-to-Play Criteria After Adductor Longus Injury in Professional Soccer by José Luis Estévez Rodríguez, Jesús Rivilla García, Sergio L. Jiménez-Sáiz, Sergio Jiménez-Rubio

“…The expert-validated RTP protocol for adductor longus injuries provides a structured approach to decision making, potentially reducing re-injury risk, improving rehabilitation strategies, and enhancing player performance. …”
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Dietary Practices, Nutrient Adequacy, and Nutrition Status among Adolescents in Boarding High Schools in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania by Calista Nicholaus, Haikael D. Martin, Neema Kassim, Athanasia O. Matemu, Judith Kimiywe

“…In-depth interviews and a survey guided by a semistructured and structured questionnaire, including 24-hour recall and food frequency questionnaire techniques, were used to collect information. …”
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Navigating challenges in medical english learning: leveraging technology and gamification for interactive education – a qualitative study by Zahra Zolfaghari, Zahra Karimian, Nahid Zarifsanaiey, Amir Yousef Farahmandi

“…Method A thematic content analysis was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 13 medical English instructors and 10 medical students from various Iranian universities. …”
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Treatment outcomes and their associated factors among a cohort of children with wasting and severe wasting enrolled in the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program in S... by Sabarish Prabhu, Srinivasan Ramalingam, Sendhilkumar Muthappan, Divya Saravanakumar, Arshi Chawla, Rizwan Suliankatchi Abdulkader

“…Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study among children aged 6–59 months diagnosed with wasting or severe wasting in December 2023. We collected the data using structured questionnaires. Baseline assessments were conducted in December 2023 (T0), with monthly follow-ups until April 2024 (T4). …”
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Indigenous Knowledge on Edible Wild Yams (Kumbu) in the Mount Cameroon Region: Towards Domestication for Enhanced Food Security by Frederick Tilili Moleye, Mercy Dione Abwe Ngone, Solange Dzekewong Ndzeshala Takwi, Jean-Pierre Mvodo, Christopher Ngosong

“…Following reconnaissance surveys, semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 583 interviewees across 41 villages in this region. …”
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Local perceptions of the cultural and ecological significance of Southern Mistbelt Forests in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Siboniso Magoso, Mfundo S.T. Maseko, Lindiswa Buthelezi, Colleen T. Downs

“…We investigated people’s perceptions of Southern Mistbelt Forests’ value, cultural and ecological services, and importance with varying degrees of anthropogenic disturbance. Using structured questionnaires, we surveyed selected communities residing near the natural forests in southern KwaZulu-Natal during 2023–2024 to (1) document their perceptions, values, and forest use, (2) understand how forest anthropogenic disturbances affect them, and (3) provide conservation implications. …”
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