Estudo do Perfil de Competências do Nadador-Salvador Português (A competency profile of the Portuguese lifeguard) (El perfil del socorrista acuático portugués) by Paulo Santiago, Pedro Teques, Daniel Duarte, Jose Palacios

“…The inclusion criteria were: specialised training, more than 10 years of professional activity and lifeguards awarded with a meritorious medal. Data collection was carried out through a semi-structured ethnographic interview. …”
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Phenomenological Analysis of Lived Experience of Cancer: A Case Study of Patients at Ayatollah Kashani Hospital in Shahrekord by Hedari Arman, Sayedeh Sapideh Hashemi

“…Consequently, a non-random, purposeful sampling method was employed. Data collection involved two primary techniques: comprehensive observation and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Smart green ports: a sustainable solution for the maritime industry in a changing climate by Mohamed Elhussieny

“…The research also provides a structured framework for establishing operational guidelines that incorporate sustainability into daily port management practices. …”
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Gait parameters and daily physical activity for distinguishing pre-frail, frail, and non-frail older adults: A scoping review by Xin Zhang, Feng Li, Hans SM Hobbelen, Barbara C van Munster, Claudine JC Lamoth

“…It underscores the potential of long-term, sensor-based monitoring of daily physical activity for advancing pre-frailty screening and guiding future clinical trials.Structured Abstract Background: Changes in gait and physical activity are critical indicators of frailty. …”
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Maximizing Performance of Geopolymer Mortar: Optimizing Basalt and Carbon Fiber Content Composition by Katarzyna Ewa Buczkowska, Petr Louda, Artem Sharko, Oleksandr Sharko, Dmitry Stepanchikov, Ludek Jancik, Piotr Los, Kinga Plawecka, Van Su Le

“…Markov chains are employed to address the quantitative aspects of loosely structured tasks and process performance evaluation. …”
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Role of social capital in kiwifruit farmers’ willingness to adopt and pay for sustainable green food certificates in China by Li Dong, Farhad Zulfiqar, Shah Fahad, Muhammad Yaseen, Syed Shurid Khan, Takuji W. Tsusaka, Avishek Datta

“…This study investigates kiwifruit farmers’ willingness to adopt (WTAd) and willingness to pay (WTP) for GFC, focusing on the role of social capital in shaping their decisions. Data were collected from 404 kiwifruit farmers in major kiwifruit-producing Provinces using a structured household survey. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, HSA/DNA Binding, and Cytotoxic Activity of [RuCl₂(η⁶-<i>p</i>-cymene)(bph-κ<i>N</i>)] Complex by Stefan Perendija, Dušan Dimić, Thomas Eichhorn, Aleksandra Rakić, Luciano Saso, Đura Nakarada, Dragoslava Đikić, Teodora Dragojević, Jasmina Dimitrić Marković, Goran N. Kaluđerović

“…A novel ruthenium(II) complex, [RuCl₂(η⁶-<i>p</i>-cymene)(bph-κ<i>N</i>)] (<b>1</b>), was synthesized and structurally characterized using FTIR and NMR spectroscopy. …”
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Inclusive digital platforms: Designing for and with users with mild intellectual disabilities or low literacy skills by Julia F.E. van Calis, Jenneken Naaldenberg, Anneke W.C. van der Cruijsen, Monique C.J. Koks-Leensen, Geraline L. Leusink, Kirsten E. Bevelander

“…We applied a user-sensitive inclusive research approach to re-design and implement the digital research platform ‘I co-research’ for individuals with MID or LL. Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and usability tests. …”
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Defect Detection in Industrial Soldering Processes Using Machine Learning: A Critical Literature Review by Luca Eisentraut, Johanna Hosch, Maksym Roytenberg, Amelie Benecke, Pascal Penava, Ricardo Buettner

“…The findings contribute to structuring existing research and identifying research needs, particularly in validating these systems and integrating data from various testing methods and intervention points.…”
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Parents’ Experiences of Caring for Children with Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) in Remote and Rural Areas of Indonesia by Petrus Kanisius Siga Tage, Herliana Monika Azi Djogo, Erna Febriyanti, Yulia Martiningsih Karmila Letor, Maria Yoanita Bina, Maria Yasintha Goa Goa, Angela Muryanti Gatum

“…Twenty-five parents participated in an in-depth semi-structured interview. The data were analysed using the Colaizzi method. …”
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Healthy lifestyle in low-socioeconomic groups: expert views by Liza A. Hoveling, Manna A. Alma, Jeanet A. Landsman-Dijkstra, Nynke Smidt, Sijmen A. Reijneveld, Ute Bültmann, Marlou L. A. De Kroon

“…Our aims were to gain insight into the professionals’ perspectives on factors that influence the lifestyle of individuals with low SEP, and to identify promising approaches to reduce health inequalities.MethodsFocus group interviews and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 social workers (partially in training), health care and policy professionals. …”
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Incidence of complications during the initial years of formation of a cleft lip and palate service by Jose Mauro de Oliveira Squarisi, Victoria Franco Gonçalves, Filipe Bissoli, Julia Carvalho Kozelinski, Leonardo Assis Silvestrini, Luciana Aguiar Carneiro Araújo, Larissa Gomes Espinosa, Fernanda Coelho Ataydes Seabra

“…Conclusion: The incidence of complications during the initial years of structuring the service was similar to other studies in the literature.…”
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How Do Nursing Students Perceive Care Towards the LGBTIQ+ Community? A Phenomenological Study on Sexual and Gender Diversity by Carlos Daniel Lemus Celin, Candy Laurine Suarez-Albor, Felice Curcio, Dhurata Ivziku, Olga Esther Hernandez Almanza, Mauro Giovanni Carta, Cesar Iván Avilés González

“…<b>Methods</b>: A qualitative phenomenological research-action study was conducted. Data were collected using a semi-structured face-to-face interview consisting of 23 questions. …”
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Bibliometric insights into molecular and bioinformatic research trends on ameloblastoma by Yoithapprabhunath Thuckanaickenpalayam Ragunathan, Ramdas Madhavan Nirmal, Supriya Kheur, Kumar Chandan Srivastava, Swetha Pasupuleti, Srichinthu Kenniyan Kumar, Armen A. Muradyan, Artak Heboyan

“…Novelty of study The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive bibliometric integration of bioinformatics and molecular perspectives, offering a structured roadmap for future ameloblastoma research. …”
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Experiences and needs of older patients with stroke in China involved in rehabilitation decision-making: a qualitative study by Zining Guo, Sining Zeng, Keyu Ling, Shufan Chen, Ting Yao, Haihan Li, Ling Xu, Xiaoping Zhu

“…The participants participated in face-to-face, semi-structured, and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. …”
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Supporting Indigenous Family Caregivers of Children with Life-Threatening and Life-Limiting Illness in One Canadian Province: Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives by Jill M. G. Bally, Meridith Burles, Amaya Widyaratne, Victoria A. Spurr, Heather Hodgson-Viden, Roona Sinha

“…A purposive sample of 19 pediatric healthcare providers took part in semi-structured qualitative interviews or one focus group. …”
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IOT based wearable sensor system architecture for classifying human activity by V. Mahalakshmi, Pramod Kumar, Manisha Bhende, Ismail Keshta, Swatiben Yashvantbhai Rathod, Janjhyam Venkata Naga Ramesh

“…The proposed system follows a structured workflow: (i) channel state information (CSI) is extracted from ESP32 modules, (ii) data preprocessing is performed using Hampel and Gaussian filters for noise and outlier removal, (iii) dimensionality reduction is achieved through Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), and (iv) activity classification is conducted using Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) and the K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithm. …”
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Living with pain and Parkinson’s developing an understanding of the impact, trajectory and pain management needs: a qualitative interview study protocol by Darren Flynn, Lynn Rochester, Richard Walker, Tracy Finch, Cormac Ryan, Alison Yarnall, Leah Avery, Annette Hand, Katherine Baker, Jenni Naisby, Mark Parkinson

“…Exploring the behavioural determinants, including the barriers and enablers to pain management from the perspective of PwP, the role of healthcare professionals and impact of other symptoms alongside pain will inform the development of a fit for purpose, pain management toolkit for PwP.Methods and analysis A longitudinal qualitative study using semi structured interviews at two time points within an 18-month period will be conducted. …”
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Radar Monitoring and Numerical Simulation Reveal the Impact of Underground Blasting Disturbance on Slope Stability by Chi Ma, Zhan He, Peitao Wang, Wenhui Tan, Qiangying Ma, Cong Wang, Meifeng Cai, Yichao Chen

“…Both elevation and lithological conditions significantly influence the intensity of vibration responses: high-elevation areas and structurally loose rock masses exhibit greater dynamic sensitivity. …”
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TB prevention activities in the WHO European Region by A. Matteelli, Z. Mkrtchyan, T. Masini, A. Hovhannesyan, G. Kuchukhidze, S. Ahmedov, P. Kerndt, L. Rossi, A. Yedilbayev, D. Falzon, A. Dadu

“…METHODS: This was a semi-structured survey including 52 questions that was developed, implemented in the WHO-hosted LimeSurvey data form and sent to focal points in the 55 countries and territories in the European Region between September and October 2023. …”
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