Physical activity interventions to improve cognition in first-episode psychosis: What we know so far by Cinzia Perlini, Maria Gloria Rossetti, Francesca Girelli, Marcella Bellani

“…They all analyzed the effect of structured physical activity interventions on the cognitive functioning of patients with FEP. …”
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Pendampingan Peningkatan Kualitas Aksi Nyata Pada Plafon Merdeka Mengajar Melalui Pemanfaatan Artificial Intellegence (AI) by Desi Armi Eka Putri, Ikhwan, Merika Setiawati, Miftahul Jannah, Ririn Septya Yunita, Arman Ririnni

“…The results of accurate data analysis from the implementation of community service at SMPN 4 Kubung show that the application of AI technology significantly improves the quality of real action documents prepared by teachers. …”
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Internal motivation vs. learning environment support in EFL: evidence from students with diverse learning needs across four European countries by Marianthi Karatsiori, Trisevgeni Liontou, Ewa Domagala-Zysk, Mojca Poredoš, Milena Košak Babuder, Karin Vogt

“…Qualitative findings highlight preferences for structured environments, multimodal learning, and varied collaboration formats—individual, pair, or group—depending on students’ specific support needs and classroom contexts. …”
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Designing a Digital Entrepreneurship Model for Women in Home-Based Businesses with a Grounded Theory Approach by Fariba Mesri Eisalo, Naser Seifollahi, Ghasem Zarei

“…In this study, purposive sampling and snowball sampling procedures were implemented. In-depth and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 individuals until theoretical saturation was attained. …”
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Alone and under pressure: the transdiagnostic role of loneliness, stress, and psychological inflexibility in university students by Silvia L. Vaca-Gallegos, Mateo Peñaherrera-Aguirre, Daniela Batallas, Belén M. Paladines-Costa, Carla López-Nuñez, Pablo Ruisoto, Pablo Ruisoto, Pablo Ruisoto

“…Validated instruments were used to assess psychological inflexibility (AAQ-II), perceived stress (PSS), loneliness (UCLA-3), anxiety and depression (PHQ-4), and life satisfaction (LSQ). Data were analysed using Sequential Canonical Analysis to examine direct and indirect associations among predictors and outcomes.ResultsAnalysis revealed a structured cascade: psychological inflexibility predicted perceived stress, which in turn predicted loneliness. …”
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Lunch patterns of Brazilian adults and their association with socioeconomic and demographic characteristics: the 2017-2018 Brazilian National Dietary Survey by Gustavo Henrique Rovari, Ana Clara do Patrocínio Rezende, Rafaella dos Santos Chaves Andreão, Silvia Nazaré Braga Pereira, Ana Lorena Lima Ferreira, Bruna Kulik Hassan, Valéria Troncoso Baltar

“…Socioeconomic and demographic variables were obtained through a structured questionnaire. Dietary patterns were derived by factor analysis, considering the complexity of the sample. …”
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Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the program by Neuza Reis, Maria José Costa Dias, Luís Sousa, João Oliveira, Miguel Toscano Rico, Cristina Lavareda Baixinho, Maria Adriana Henriques

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews to answer the research question: How do older people perceive telerehabilitation programs? …”
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Managing low-back pain in rural Uganda: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives and practices of frontline health workers regarding LBP management in primary care by Paul Harscouët, Gloria Ndekezi Chimpaye, Herman Kazibwe, Jerome Kabakyenga, Denise O’Callaghan, Catherine Blake, Brian Caulfield, Cliona O’Sullivan

“…Method A qualitative design using semi-structured focus-group discussions was employed. Purposive sampling allowed us to identify relevant participants based on their roles as healthcare professionals working in primary care context in rural South-West Uganda. …”
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Assessing the adoption of barcode payment systems in Nigeria's transportation sector: An empirical study by Salihu Adam Jiddah, Suhaila Abdul Hanan, Nur Khairiel Anuar

“…A survey of 500 road travelers was conducted using a structured questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis. …”
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Adaptation in adversity: innovative approaches to food security amidst COVID-19 in a remote First Nations community in Canada by Fatima Ahmed, Robert J. Moriarity, Nicholas D. Spence, Gisele Kataquapit, Celine Sutherland, Nadia A. Charania, Leonard J. S. Tsuji, Eric N. Liberda

“…This research examines FAFN’s adaptive strategies to improve food security, highlighting community resilience and leadership. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 20 community members who were involved in the pandemic response, either as members of the pandemic committee or as managers of community programs. …”
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Presenting a Model of Managerial practical wisdom in Hospitals by Mahdavi Akramsadat, Ardabili Farzad Sattari, Kheirandish Mohammad, Ebrahimpour Habib, Daryani Shahram Mirzaei

“…This qualitative study was conducted to provide a model of managerial practical wisdom in public hospitals in order to define the components affecting managerial practical wisdom, development strategies and its results in hospitals based on interpretive paradigm using Grounded strategy and content analysis technique and based on paradigm model of Corbin and Strauss (2008). To this end, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 hospital managers, professors and experts in the field of health care management. …”
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Early Maladaptive Schemas in the Patients with Somatoform Disorders by Ýsmet Kýrpýnar, Erdem Deveci, Demet Zihni Çamur, Alperen Kýlýç

“…All participitans were assessed with The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-1). …”
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Mental health literacy among older adults in Shanghai: a descriptive qualitative study by Rongjing Xu, Mingrui Jing, Aining Zhang, Liqi Zha, Yan Wang, Anni Wang, Jun Tang, Biyun Xia, Shoumei Jia

“…Improving the mental health literacy of older adults can help them recognize mental illness and adopt proactive measures, potentially improving their mental health status and supporting the goal of healthy aging.ObjectiveTo explore mental health literacy among older adults, providing a foundation for future interventions aimed at improving their mental health literacy.MethodsGuided by the new conceptualization framework of mental health literacy developed by Jiang et al. the study involved 20 community-dwelling older adults from four communities in Shanghai who were selected through purposive sampling to participate in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was employed to summarize and extract themes from the data.ResultsThe qualitative analysis identified three primary themes and eight subthemes: inadequate knowledge about mental health and illnesses, negative intentions and attitudes toward maintaining mental health and preventing mental illnesses, and health behavior to promote mental health and prevent mental disorders.ConclusionThis study reveals significant gaps in mental health literacy among older adults, underscoring the necessity for multifaceted interventions. …”
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Perceptions of Wood Flooring: Insights from Croatian Consumers and Wood Experts by Andreja Pirc Barčić, Kristina Klarić, Manja Kitek Kuzman, Alen Mijoč, Ivana Perić, Petra Grošelj

“…This study investigates consumer behavior and preferences for wood flooring in Croatia, focusing on decision-making drivers, preferred materials and attributes, and differences between consumer and expert perspectives. Data were collected from 157 respondents via structured questionnaires using snowball sampling, focusing on their preferences, purchasing behavior, and evaluation of wood flooring attributes. …”
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Characterization of chicken Relaxin3 gene: mRNA expression and response to reproductive hormone treatment in ovarian granulosa cells, and single nucleotide polymorphisms associated... by Chunfeng Zhang, Yi Sun, Li Kang, Yunliang Jiang

“…As a protein structurally similar to insulin, relaxin3 (RLN3) plays a role in promoting arousal, suppressing depressive or anxious behaviors. …”
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The needs for medical visit accompaniment services among older patients with chronic diseases and their family members: a qualitative study by Yu-Han Chen, Jia-Ying Zhu, Qin-Ying Fu, Xin-Ye Yu, Chang-Hong Wu, De-Qin Huang

“…ObjectiveTo explore the specific needs of older patients with chronic diseases and their family members for medical visit accompaniment services in outpatient settings.MethodsThe interview outline was developed based on the theory of existence, relatedness, and growth needs. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with older patients and their family members. …”
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English Learning Experiences of Generation Z High School Students in Indonesia: A Narrative Inquiry by Nazar Hasby, Natalina Asi, Indra Perdana, Lailatul Kodriyah, Neneng Islamiah, Fitra Ramadani, Alna Triskaya Angrum, Lailatun Najmiah

“…A qualitative research design was applied by collecting personal narratives from five purposively selected students. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and reflective writing tasks, then thematically analyzed to identify patterns and individual perspectives. …”
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A Spatiotemporal Fusion Network for Remote Sensing Based on Global Context Attention Mechanism by Weisheng Li, Yusha Liu, Yidong Peng, Fengyan Wu

“…A GC attention-based U-block (GCAU) employs a U-structured design and integrates GC attention mechanisms into every layer of its architecture. …”
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What are the Mechanisms and Contexts for a Supported Life After Stroke Pathway: Protocol for a Rapid Realist Review [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservation... by Killian Walsh, Frances Horgan, Olive Lennon, Mary O'Neill

“…The review will follow the RAMESES five-stage structured methodology to (1) define the scope of the review, and the development of initial programme theories for supporting life after stroke, (2) develop a comprehensive search strategy to identify relevant research, (3) review primary studies and extract data, (4) synthesise evidence (5) refine programme theories iteratively throughout the process using an Expert Panel and reference group, to including stroke researchers, health care professionals working in stroke care, people with lived experience of stroke and carers, and stroke support agencies. …”
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Antimicrobial usage assessment and the factors associated among small-scale household dairy farms in a district of southern India by Shwetha Prabhu, Rinila Das, Arun Kharate, Ajith M. Nayak, Navya Vyas

“…Materials and Methods: A total of 330 dairy farmers participated in the study, and single-stage cluster sampling was performed, followed by probability proportional to size sampling. A semi-structured, validated questionnaire and a checklist were used to collect the data. …”
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