Perceptions of a comprehensive telehealth intervention in patients with persistently poor type 2 diabetes control by Jashalynn German, Madeleine R. Eldridge, Lucy Esteve, Anastasia-Stefania Alexopoulos, Connor Drake, Allison Lewinski, Hayden B. Bosworth, David Edelman, Karen Steinhauser, Matthew J. Crowley

“…Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews of a purposive sample of patients and staff in the comprehensive telehealth arm of the Practical Telehealth to Improve Control and Engagement for Patients with Clinic-Refractory Diabetes Mellitus study. …”
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A qualitative exploration of service users' experiences of weight management conversations in a mental health setting by Emma Kemp, Catherine Haighton, Sally Faulkner, Kate McBride, Maria Raisa Jessica Aquino, Rob Wilson, Milica Vasiljevic, Craig Robson, Mish Loraine, Jill Harland, Angela M. Rodrigues

“…Methods: Thirteen service users with serious mental illness (Nine inpatient, four community-based) participated in semi-structured 1–1 interviews exploring weight management support experiences. …”
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A new palliative and pain educational model for pediatric residents by Franca Benini, Lucia De Zen, Sergio Amarri, Elisabetta Bignamini, Marco Bolognani, Igor Catalano, Momcilo Jankovic, Luca Manfredini, Michele Salata, Anna Zanin, Antonio Corsello, Egidio Barbi, Gian Luigi Marseglia, Eugenio Baraldi

“…Although it was effective in terms of education and satisfaction, it could further benefit from structured complementary training offered within the regional clinical network.…”
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Optimizing the efficacy of COVID-19 patient satisfaction surveys in India: A DELPHI- based validation process by Shazina SAEED, Karuna Nidhi KAUR, Manmohan SINGHAL, Mohd. SHANNAWAZ, Farah NIAZI, Bhavna KUMAR, Aanchal ANANT AWASTHI

“…A panel of experts, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and public health specialists, approved an instrument in a series of structured rounds. Results. The questionnaire developed in the study appears to measure patient experiences during episodes of hospitalization and was implemented as a pivotal instrument for policymakers or healthcare providers focusing on the most relevant aspects that should be considered, which help achieve better understanding how they can respond more effectively to meet the respective needs. …”
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Agricultural Health and Safety: Evaluating Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Safety Behavior in Northern Thailand by Anurak Wongta, Nootchakarn Sawarng, Phannika Tongchai, Pichamon Yana, Surat Hongsibsong

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between October and December 2017 in the San Pa Tong district of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and face-to-face interviews with 280 farmers. …”
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Mental health issues in adolescent mothers and young adult mothers: the Brazilian context by Amanda Ferreira de Carvalho, Daniela Dal Forno Kinalski Guaranha, Bruna Marmett, Júlia Mathias Reis, Carmem Lisiane Escouto de Souza, Bruna Silveira da Rosa, Tiago Chagas Dalcin, Sérgio Luis Amantea

“…A non-probabilistic sample of 1177 adolescent (10–19 years) and young adult (20–29 years) mothers was selected proportionally based on regional live birth rates. Data collection (August 2022–May 2023) involved a structured questionnaire assessing mental health (DASS-21), family support, and quality of life. …”
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DENGUE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF BARRIERS TO ELIMINATE MOSQUITO BREEDING SITES AMONG MALAYSIANS by Noorlaile Jasman, Siti Nur Farhana, Kamarul Zaman Saleh, Norrafizah Jaafar, Zanariah Zaini, Manimaran Krishnan Kaundan, Albeny Joslyn Panting

“…Respondents in this study must be 13 years of age or older from the selected households and live in non-institutionalized living quarters (LQ) units in Malaysia, regardless of citizenship. A pretested and structured Self-administered questionnaire (SAQ) was used. …”
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Perceptions of ecosystem services and disservices of bamboo by indigenous communities in Northeast India by Rebecca Lalawmpuii Sailo, Biplov Chandra Sarkar, Khulakpam Apshahana, Aman Dabral, Ayang Jilen, Adela D. Marak, Gopal Shukla, C.P. Suresh, Sumit Chakravarthy

“…Conducted between March 2021 and February 2022, the research employed a multistage random sampling method, selecting 10 respondents from each of 10 villages. Data were gathered through in-depth personal interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire to evaluate the socioeconomic status and perceptions of ecosystem services and disservices of bamboo among indigenous communities. …”
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Sustainable Agritourism Development in Romania’s North-West Mountain Region: A TOPSIS-Based Evaluation of Strategic Priorities by Alina Emilia Maria Gherdan, Ramona Vasilica Bacter, Ramona Ciolac, Tiberiu Iancu, Cristina Maria Maerescu, Monica Angelica Dodu, Aurelia Ioana Chereji, Vasile Grigore Herman, Alexandra Ungureanu, Denis Paul Bacter

“…Furthermore, the study contributes to academic research by offering a structured, replicable approach to evaluating rural tourism development. …”
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Six Sigma Approach to Developing a Microgrid Station for Research and Teaching by Gabriel Nasser Doyle de Doile, Miguel Castilla, Pedro Paulo Balestrassi, Antonio Carlos Zambroni de Souza, Jaume Miret

“…The results show that a well-structured roadmap, such as IDDOV, promotes a culture of continuous improvement for the microgrid research bed, encouraging feedback from users and stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement. …”
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Current state of research about acupuncture for the treatment of COVID-19: A scoping review by Chen Chen, Jie Zhan, Hao Wen, Xiaojing Wei, Lu Ding, Chenyang Tao, Cui Li, Peiming Zhang, Yuyuan Tang, Jingchun Zeng, Liming Lu

“…The dates of publication, language of publication, methodological characteristics and the key findings were analyzed separately. The data are presented as bar graphs, structured tables and figures. …”
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New insights into the indigenous knowledge of the uses of the common stinging nettle (Urtica massaica Mildbr.) in Rwanda by J. Nduwamungu, M. A. Ugirabe, J. Mahoro, M. C. Dusingize, M. Kabarungi, E. Irimaso, E. Maniraho, C. Mugemangango, C. Ruhimbana, J. M. V. Senyanzobe, C. Mugunga, P. Munyandamutsa, P. Nsabimana

“…It was conducted in eleven administrative districts in September 2021. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to conduct in-depth interviews with 124 respondents who were chosen using the snowball sampling technique from locations where the stinging nettle grows or has been domesticated. …”
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Supply Chain Management in Renewable Energy Projects from a Life Cycle Perspective: A Review by María E. Raygoza-Limón, J. Heriberto Orduño-Osuna, Gabriel Trujillo-Hernández, Miguel E. Bravo-Zanoguera, José Alejandro Amezquita Garcia, Luis Roberto Ramírez-Hernández, Wendy Flores-Fuentes, Joel Antúnez-García, Fabian N. Murrieta-Rico

“…The analysis provides a structured, systematized, and data-driven evaluation, highlighting the relevance of circular economy principles, advanced recycling technologies, and digital innovations to enhance sustainability, traceability, and resilience in renewable energy supply chains. …”
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Strategic scaling initiatives and client networking dynamics for small and medium-sized enterprises growth: a comprehensive case study analysis by Ioannis Christodoulou, Satrio Utomo Putranto, Moustafa Haj Youssef, Aspasia Simillidou, Jana Chovancová

“…Interviews, structured around four thematic domains, were conducted with a diverse cohort of participants selected through convenience and snowball sampling techniques. …”
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Protocol for a prospective cohort study to determine the multimodal biomarkers of delirium and new dementia after acute illness in older adults: ORCHARD-PS by Jessica Knight, Davide Simonato, Sarah Evans, Nicola G Lovett, Jasmine Ming Gan, Aubretia McColl, Lily Elderton, Meenu Vijayakumar Sheela, John Louca, Kinza Shahab, Mary Sneade, Nycola Muchenje, Mariya Fenchyn, Sarah Tamsin Pendlebury

“…Participants are interviewed as soon as possible after admission/assessment using a structured proforma.Data are collected on demographics, diagnosis and comorbidities, social and functional background. …”
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Burnout combating strategies, triggers, implications, and self-coping mechanisms among nurses working in Saudi Arabia: a multicenter, mixed methods study by Mohammad J. Jaber, Alanoud A. Bindahmsh, Omar G. Baker, Amal Alaqlan, Samy M. Almotairi, Ziyad E. Elmohandis, Mahmoud N. Qasem, Hind M. AlTmaizy, Susanna E. du Preez, Raghad A. Alrafidi, Abeer M. Alshodukhi, Faisal N. Al Nami, Baraa M. Abuzir

“…Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 90 nurses to investigate and explore burnout triggers, implications, and coping mechanisms. …”
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Understanding the Needs and Wishes of Older Adults in Interprofessional Treatment for Malnutrition and Sarcopenia: A Grounded Theory Study by Boxum SD, Van Exter SH, Reinders JJ, Drenth H, Van den Berg MG, Tieland M, Geluk-Bleumink A, Spoorenberg SL, Finnema E, Van der Wees PJ, Koenders N, Jager-Wittenaar H

“…This study aimed to understand the needs and wishes of community-dwelling older adults regarding interprofessional treatment for (risk of) malnutrition and sarcopenia.Methods: We conducted a grounded theory study. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews and focus groups with community-dwelling older adults who are undergoing treatment or have been treated for (risk of) malnutrition and/or sarcopenia. …”
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The role of sanitation behavior as a driver for antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli among lakeshore residents around Lake Victoria, Uganda by Winston Kabiswa, Joseph M. Kungu, John B. Kalule, Jim Ayorekire, Immaculate Nakalembe, Samuel Majalija

“…Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) was conducted using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method against nine commonly used antibiotics, and further confirmed with the VITEK 2.0 COMPACT. Quantitative data on sanitation behaviors and antibiotic use were collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Severe menopausal symptoms and associated factors among post-menopausal women in Ambo town, West Shewa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Galana Takele Namara, Binyam Seifu Woldeyes, Dereje Yadesa Irenso, Daniel Belema Fekene, Gizachew Abdissa Bulto, Musa Abduro Fata, Warkitu Sileshi Ensermu, Amare Tesfaye Yami

“…A simple random sampling method was employed using computer-generated random numbers using the sampling frame taken from the conducted preliminary survey. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. …”
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MEKANISME PENGUATKUASAAN KESALAHAN MATRIMONI PERKAHWINAN TANPA KEBENARAN BAGI ORANG ISLAM DI NEGERI JOHOR by Siti Aishah Borhanuddin, Mahamatayuding Samah, Mohd Norhusairi Mat Hussin

“…Additionally, the research incorporates semi-structured interviews with two Shariah enforcement officers and one Shariah prosecutor to acquire data on enforcement mechanisms, which are then subjected to content analysis. …”
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