Prevalence and determinants of apparent treatment-resistant hypertension among patients in South African primary care: a single-centre observational study by Kellicia Courtney Govender, Mergan Naidoo

“…Participants underwent automated office blood pressure monitoring, anthropometric assessments and completed structured interviews on health behaviours and medication adherence. …”
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The role of digital supply chain practices in enhancing firm performance by Tahsina Khan, Md Mehedi Hasan Emon

“…Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze survey data collected from 438 participants representing manufacturing firms in Bangladesh. …”
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Integrated learning strategies for bullying prevention: a systematic literature review of approaches in physical and general education by Mashud, Muhammad Fadillah, Sahbana Ridha, Pebriyandi, Arina Wulandari

“…Methods: A systematic review methodology was employed using the Publish or Perish application to extract data from CrossRef, Google Scholar, and Scopus. The PICO framework guided the research question, while the PRISMA flowchart structured the selection process. …”
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AN INVESTIGATION INTO OPEN-ENDED QUESTION PREPARATION SKILLS OF TURKISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS by Osman Mert, Orhan Özen

“…This study is a case study which is one of the qualitative research methods. Semi-structured interview was performed with teachers who prepared written exams including open-ended questions. …”
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Blood Pressure Control and Associated Factors among Hypertension Comorbid Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Southeast Ethiopia by Fikreab Desta, Selamawit Mengesha, Fanuel Belayneh, Demelash Woldeyohannes, Yohannes Tekalegn, Demisu Zenbaba, Biniyam Sahiledengle, Dejene Hailu

“…A hospital-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among hypertension comorbid type 2 diabetic patients. The data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire and a review of the medical charts of patients. …”
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Research on Change Point Detection during Periods of Sharp Fluctuations in Stock Prices–Based on Bayes Method <i>β</i>-ARCH Models by Fenglin Tian, Yong Wang, Qi Qin, Boping Tian

“…In periods of dramatic stock price volatility, the identification of change points in stock price time series is important for analyzing the structural changes in financial market data, as well as for risk prevention and control in the financial market. …”
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Gestão do conhecimento em indústria de alta tecnologia Knowledge management in a high technology industry by Isabel Cristina dos Santos, João Amato Neto

“…The methodology techniques were primarily defined in terms of a qualitative approach, based on a historic documentation analysis regarding a single case study. Data collecting was supported by questionnaires, filled by a technical group, and also some non-structured interviews made to another group. …”
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Knowledge and attitude of populations on blackflies and onchocerciasis and participation in mass drug administration in first-line communities near Erin-Ijesha and Arinta waterfall... by Oluwadamilare Ganiu Dauda, Akinlabi Mohammed Rufai, Olabanji Ahmed Surakat, Oluwatoyin Adeola Oyeniran, Olusegun Quadri Adeshina, Abuh Ojomona Oboro, Azeezat Ayanbukola Ayannibi, Rhidollah Folashade Oyewusi, Glory Blessing Jokanola, Kamilu Ayo Fasasi, Monsuru Adebayo Adeleke

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 236 residents at Erin-Ijesha and Ipole-Iloro, two first-line communities using structured questionnaires. Data were entered into Microsoft Excel and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 21. …”
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Health misinformation: protocol for a hybrid concept analysis and development [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Paula Byrne, Johanna Pope, Declan Devane, Maura Dowling, Tina D. Purnat

“…In the fieldwork phase, a purposive sampling strategy will be employed to recruit stakeholders for participation in semi-structured interviews. Interviews will be analysed using thematic analysis. …”
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Age-related shifts in central adiposity and metabolic health in adult males of Delhi: observations and implications for physical activity by Kanaan Ibrahim Nawfal, Sandhya Tiwari, Sandeep Tiwari, Mir Ahsan Ul Haq

“…Metrics like waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios are effective indicators of metabolic risks, underscoring the role of structured, evidence-based exercise programs in promoting healthy aging and reducing cardiometabolic risks.…”
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A qualitative exploratory study of UK first-time fathers’ experiences, mental health and wellbeing needs during their transition to fatherhood by Jane Sandall, Sharin Baldwin, Mary Malone, Debra Bick

“…Objectives To develop an understanding of men’s experiences of first-time fatherhood, their mental health and wellbeing needs.Design A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using framework analysis.Setting Two large National Health Service integrated care trusts covering four London (UK) local authority boroughs.Participants First-time fathers with children under 12 months of age were included. …”
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Transformational leadership and innovative work behavior: The sequential mediating role of knowledge sharing and creative self-efficacy by Ni Nyoman Suliati, Noermijati, Achmad Sudiro, Desi Tri Kurniawati

“…This study surveyed 377 hotel employees, selected using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) formula. Data collected from December 2024 to February 2025 were analyzed using structural equation modeling with a partial least squares approach. …”
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Blending Nature with Technology: Integrating NBSs with RESs to Foster Carbon-Neutral Cities by Anastasia Panori, Nicos Komninos, Dionysis Latinopoulos, Ilektra Papadaki, Elisavet Gkitsa, Paraskevi Tarani

“…This study develops a comprehensive, well-structured framework for integrating NBSs and RESs, drawing on principles of urban planning and energy systems to address the area’s specific spatial and ecological characteristics. …”
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Gender equality in caregiver attendance for children with chronic diseases: a Swedish longitudinal observational study by Henrik Imberg, Marcus Svedberg, Linda Mark, Viktoria Mellqvist, Jens Michelsen, Kristel Björkman, Niklas Johansson

“…Future interventions should explore structural strategies to enhance gender equality in caregiver attendance.…”
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Technical efficiency of rice production in terai district of Nepal by Sanjiv Subedi, Yuga Nath Ghimire, Meena Kharel, Surya Prasad Adhikari, Jiban Shrestha, Bibek Kiran Sapkota

“…The primary information was collected from 100 rice growing farmers, randomly selected from the sampling frame, using the pre-tested semi-structured interview schedule. Also, two Key Informant Surveys were done. …”

Statistical Accounting as a Digital Measure of the Development of the Region's Adaptation Potential Under Sanctions by N. D. Kremlev

“…The materials and methods of the research are the application of official data of the Federal State Statistics Service using economic and statistical analysis methods, structural and dynamic analysis of indicators, as well as methods of theoretical research in the form of generalization, comparison, aggregation and special analytical procedures.According to the results of the review of theoretical approaches, it is concluded that the adaptive potential can be described as a complex object of research. …”
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Older Adults' Experiences and Expectations of Doctor–Patient Interactions During Early Hospital Care by George Wells, Kate White, Vasi Naganathan, Natalie Ambrose, Janani Thillainadesan

“…Methods This was a qualitative study. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted at a major teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia with adult inpatients who were > 75 years old, admitted from the Emergency Department, and had multimorbidity, polypharmacy or frailty. …”
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Person-centred ostomy care: a qualitative study of patients’ experiences with routine use of a clinical feedback system during consultations by Lill Anette Juvik, John Roger Andersen, Kirsten Lerum Indrebø, Anne Marie Sandvoll

“…Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Effects of Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Dyspnea, Exercise Capacity, Quality of Life and Impact of the Disease in COPD Patients: A Systematic Review by Diêgo Mendes Xavier, Endi Lanza Galvão, Alenice Aliane Fonseca, Glaciele Maria de Souza, Vanessa Pereira Lima

“…The objective was to systematically compare a structured program with HBPR or a control group for participants with COPD. …”
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Real-Time Estimation Method of P-Wave Slowness Based on Kalman Filtering and STC by SUN Hao, CHEN Wenhui, SUN Xuekai, YU Weidong, LI Siyi, ZHAO Peng

“…By analyzing the variation characteristics of acoustic wave propagation speeds in different rock formations, the physical properties and structural features of subsurface strata can be effectively inferred. …”
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