“An eye-opener:” a qualitative study of a liberal arts approach to medical education by Abebe Bekele, Denis Regnier, Claire O. Swedberg, Eden Abate Lemu, Christelle Uwantege Giraneza, Elizabeth H. Bradley

“…Interviews were conducted by members of the researcher team unknown to MBBS students using a semi-structured discussion guide; interviews continued until the point of theoretical saturation, and we used the constant comparison method of qualitative data analysis to understand recurrent themes. …”
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A qualitative exploration of the enablers of and barriers to conformance with antibiotic withdrawal periods on smallholding, peri-urban pig farms in Kiambu County, Kenya. by Claire Scott, Nicholas Bor, Kristen K Reyher, Alex J Tasker, Henry Buller, Irene Bueno, Lian F Thomas

“…In this study, we sought to explore enablers of and barriers to conformance with antibiotic withdrawal periods for pig farms supplying a local independent abattoir in peri-urban Nairobi. We drew upon semi-structured interviews with farmers and government animal health professionals as well as focus groups which involved private animal health professionals. …”
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Readiness of health professionals for telemedicine implementation: multi-centered cross-sectional study in public hospitals, South Ethiopia by Yenus Ibrahim, Sewunet Sako, Abdurehman Ayele, Mustefa Glagn

“…A simple random sampling technique was employed to select the study participants. The data were collected using a Kobo self-administered structured questionnaire and were exported to SPSSv.26 for analysis. …”
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Factors influencing late antenatal booking in Tshwane District: Pregnant women’s perceptions by Kagiso P. Tukisi, Vuyo D. Dlakude, Sakhile I. Hlatshwayo, Fezeka Dlamini

“…Methods: A qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was followed, and 10 purposively sampled pregnant women attended semi-structured interviews. Collaizi’s descriptive method was used to analyse and organise data into themes and categories. …”
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Being in a different world: a phenomenological study of life with gender dysphoria by Nasrin Rezaee, Mahnaz Ghaljeh, Sally Pezaro, Zahra Ghiasi, Marjan Mardani-Hamooleh

“…Face-to-face and semi-structured interviews were used to collect data, which was subsequently analysed using the seven-stages of Critical Hermeneutic Analysis. …”
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Periodontitis, risk factors, and their impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) among Egyptian Geriatric patients: a multi-center cross-sectional study by Suzan Seif Allah Ibrahim, Mohammed Al-Bahrawy, Aya Hosny Taha Zahran

“…Sociodemographic and behavioral data were collected via structured questionnaires, whereas OHRQOL was evaluated using the OHIP-14 tool. …”
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How to improve the mechanical safety of a novel spinal implant while saving costs and time by Annette Kienle, Hans‐Joachim Wilke, Christian Schröder, Andrea Pietsch

“…Mainly for novel implants an option is to start with a structured scientific literature search that forms an objective background for the definition of an implant‐specific test plan, the derivation of acceptance criteria and interpretation of the test results. …”
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Between hope and future planning: the dementia journey for care partners through the lens of relational autonomy by Alixe Ménard, Adebusola Adekoya, Elizabeth Birchall, Kishore Seetharaman, Lucy Kervin, Koushambhi Khan, Jennifer Baumbusch

“…Fifteen care partners from British Columbia, Canada, participated in semi-structured interviews and maintained reflective diaries over a period of up to two years (August 2020–October 2023). …”
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Evaluation of Nurses’ attitudes, behaviors, and barriers toward pressure ulcer prevention in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units by Osama Elshahat Mostafa, Nazik M. A. Zakari, Marwa Al Salem

“…The use of a pressure ulcer grading tool (OR = 2.49, P < 0.05) and participation in formal training (OR = 3.14, P < 0.05) were also positively associated with preventive practices.DiscussionThese findings underscore the importance of structured assessment tools, ongoing education, and the need to foster positive attitudes among nurses to effectively reduce pressure ulcer prevalence and enhance patient outcomes in NICU and PICU settings.…”
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Self-Management and Relating Factors among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis: An Indonesian Study by Fitri Mailani, Emil Huriani, Rahmi Muthia, Rahmiwati Rahmiwati

“…Nurses are expected to be able to provide structured education to increase patient knowledge which will later yield good self-management.…”
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Collaboration between stakeholders in the design of a context-based curriculum in Ghana by Hannah Edjah, Eugene Adu Henaku, Abraham Kwadwo Okrah, Nozomi Sakata, Chris Yates

“…Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews, was used to collect data from 17 local stakeholders. …”
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Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Anxiety Disorders: A Narrative Review of Theoretical Foundations, Clinical Applications, and Modern Integrative Approaches by Wang Q, Wang D, Lv Y, Li Q

“…This review offers a structured reference for clinicians and researchers aiming to understand the evolving role of TCM in anxiety management and its potential contribution to future integrative care models.Keywords: anxiety disorder, DSM-5, ICD-11, 5-HT, TCM…”
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Effect of Enhanced Exercise Program on Pain and Physical Activity for Patients after Total Knee Arthroplasty by Safaa M. Hamed, Rasha F. M. Gaballah

“…Four tools were used to collect the study data. These are the structured interview questionnaire to assess patients' knowledge regarding total knee arthroplasty, Barthel ADL index scale, Lysholm knee scoring scale, and Numeric Pain Rating Scale to assess the effect of the enhanced exercise program. …”
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Out of Africa: The genomic footprints of Vietnamese Robusta coffee. by Tram Vi, Thi Nhu Le, Philippe Cubry, Viet Ha Phan, Thi Tieu Oanh Dinh, Thi Bich Ngoc Tran, Van Toan Nguyen, Claude Patrick Millet, Jean-Léon Kambale, Gba Kossia Manzan Karine, Pascal Musoli, Ucu Sumirat, Jose Cassule Mahinga, Piet Stoffelen, Dapeng Zhang, Pierre Marraccini, Yves Vigouroux, Ngan Giang Khong, Valerie Poncet

“…Full genome sequencing of these individuals helped to closely trace the origins of chromosomal segments back to different, geographically-structured wild African genetic groups. All Vietnamese Robusta accessions displayed Congo Basin (ER group) origins, albeit to various extents. …”
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Fine-Tuning Large Language Models for Ontology Engineering: A Comparative Analysis of GPT-4 and Mistral by Dimitrios Doumanas, Andreas Soularidis, Dimitris Spiliotopoulos, Costas Vassilakis, Konstantinos Kotis

“…Ontology engineering (OE) plays a critical role in modeling and managing structured knowledge across various domains. This study examines the performance of fine-tuned large language models (LLMs), specifically GPT-4 and Mistral 7B, in efficiently automating OE tasks. …”
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Exploring corporate social responsibility practices in the telecommunications, broadcasting and courier sectors: a comparative industry analysis by Naziatul Aziah Mohd Radzi, Normaizatul Akma Saidi, Suziana Hassan, Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Ibrahim, Khai Ern Lee

“…Employing a qualitative methodology, the study utilises a semi-structured interview protocol to gather rich, detailed insights from top management across eight listed and non-listed companies. …”
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How Do Patients and Caregivers in Advanced Illness Support One Another in Decision-Making for Patient Care? A Qualitative Interview Study of Patient and Caregiver Dyads in Speciali... by Norah Fagan, Andrew Davies, Geraldine Foley

“…Design: A qualitative study comprising semi-structured interviews. Data were thematically analyzed. …”
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Giving Voice to the Invisible Through the Use of Participatory Videos to Communicate Community-level Vulnerability to Pelagic Sargassum Influxes in the Eastern Caribbean by Bethia Thomas, Janice Cumberbatch

“…They have failed to implement a structured and organised plan to manage the influxes of sargassum, resulting in an ad hoc and unplanned response (Brooks et al. 2018, CRFM 2019, Djakourè et al. 2017, Doyle and Franks 2015, Gower and King 2011, Hinds et al. 2016, Hu et al. 2016, Oxenford et al. 2016, Wang and Hu 2017). …”
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GPT Applications for Construction Safety: A Use Case Analysis by Ali Katooziani, Idris Jeelani, Masoud Gheisari

“…This includes fine-tuning for more relevant safety-specific outcomes, integrating real-time data for contextual awareness, and developing a nuanced understanding of safety risks. …”
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Climatic Impacts on Drug Therapy Usage: A Comparative Study of Kurdish Populations in Sulaimani, Iraq, and Stockholm, Sweden by Shena Ali Faris, Pakiza Aziz Saied

“…It also highlights significant variations in healthcare practices, demonstrating how environmental conditions shape medication patterns. Data collection was conducted through a structured online survey, covering sociodemographic factors, health behaviors, and medication practices, followed by statistical analysis using Python and SPSS. …”
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