Defining functional requirements for a self-management solution for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy patients – a multi-stakeholder multi-framework approach by Kati Auranen, Dipak Kalra, Malte von Tottleben, Shahan Tariq, Mark van Gils

“…The methodology included a literature review, development of user personas through AI-assisted techniques, and structured user story mapping. Engagement with clinicians and patient advocates provided critical insights, and frameworks such as the Behaviour Change Wheel and Octalysis were applied to inform the design process and improve user engagement. …”
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EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF EXCHANGE RATE REGIMES ON INFLATION IN NIGERIA by Gbenga Adeyemi

“…Using quarterly secondary data, it was structured from 1981 to 1986 for fixed exchange rate and also 1987 to 2023 for managed flexible exchange rate. …”
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Designing a Model for Enhancing Appropriate Organizational Culture in Educational and Medical Centers by Fariba Ansari, Yousef Namvar, Azam Rastgoo, Tooran Soleimani

“…Using snowball sampling, 12 participants were selected until theoretical saturation was achieved. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using MAXQDA (version 2022) software. …”
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Genome wide association mapping of grain arsenic, copper, molybdenum and zinc in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown at four international field sites. by Gareth J Norton, Alex Douglas, Brett Lahner, Elena Yakubova, Mary Lou Guerinot, Shannon R M Pinson, Lee Tarpley, Georgia C Eizenga, Steve P McGrath, Fang-Jie Zhao, M Rafiqul Islam, Shofiqul Islam, Guilan Duan, Yongguan Zhu, David E Salt, Andrew A Meharg, Adam H Price

“…This analysis highlights a number of genomic regions and candidate genes for further analysis as well as the challenges faced when mapping environmentally-variable traits in a highly genetically structured diversity panel.…”
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Transdiagnostic remission of psychiatric comorbidity in post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, and binge-eating disorder using ketogenic metabolic therapy: a retrospective case repo... by Erin L. Bellamy, Nicole Laurent

“…This case report evaluates ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) as an intervention specifically targeting these transdiagnostic features.MethodsA 38 years-old female with PTSD, ADHD, BED, bipolar II disorder, depression, anxiety, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder diagnoses participated in a structured 8 weeks KMT psychoeducation program, with ongoing weekly professional and peer support up to 24 weeks. …”
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Selection of Resin-Based Dental Restorative Materials: A Pilot Study on Professional Characteristics, Knowledge, and Selection Criteria by Anna Kontakou Zoniou, Maria Antoniadou, Sofia Saridou

“…This pilot study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the selection of resin-based restorative materials among dental clinicians at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. A structured questionnaire comprising 23 closed-ended and 5 open-ended items was administered to 87 clinicians between October 2023 and January 2025. …”
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UNDERSTANDING LEARNERS’ INCONSISTENCIES WITH THE ‘O’ VOWEL AND ‘O-KAR’ IN BANGLA LANGUAGE by Mohd Twarique Ahsan, Mohammad Torikul Islam

“…This study investigates the difficulties faced by native Bangla-speaking children in spelling and pronouncing words containing the inherent consonant O, especially when the O-Kar diacritic is absent. Data were collected through written assessments and structured interviews with 52 native Bangla-speaking children aged 8–11 from Berhampore, West Bengal. …”
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Comparative analysis on the impact of ergogenic aids and skill practice to athletic performance among paid athletes in Edo State sports commission by Ighodaro O. Vincent, Martilda O. Ovwodorume

“…The study recommends the need for personalized training strategies and structured education on ergogenic aids to prevent misconceptions and potential health risks by prioritizing skill practice; promoting informed decision-making to optimize performance while minimizing risks.…”
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Patronage and Use of Library Resources among Gen Z Undergraduates in Nigerian Universities by Emmanuel Okwu, Diseiye Oyighan, Bolaji Oladokun

“…A cross-sectional descriptive survey was employed, targeting undergraduates from five Nigerian universities. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire based on a four-point Likert scale, and responses from 219 students were analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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Beyond Instructional Development: An Exploration of Using Formal Pedagogy Training to Benefit Perceived Quality of Life and Sense of Community in Graduate Students by Ashley Hooper, Brian Sato, Daniel Mann, Matthew Mahavongtrakul

“…Taken together, our results indicate that providing a structured, nurturing environment for graduate students to develop their pedagogical knowledge and practice may lead to improved quality of life and sense of belonging.…”
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Components in Lesson Planning for Secondary School Teachers in Tanzania: Implications for Supervision and Teachers’ Training by Abich Omollo, Rose Matete, Paul Loisulie

“…The study participants comprised six heads of secondary schools, six internal school quality assurance officers, and six teachers. Through semi-structured interviews and document reviews, data on specific components of the lesson plan that teachers find challenging to design was collected. …”
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Understanding the dignity experience of South African patients in primary palliative care by Raksha Balbadhur, Elizabeth Gwyther

“…Methods: This was a descriptive qualitative study where a semi-structured interview guide was used to understand the dignity experience of adult patients with advanced disease (Stage IV cancer, AIDS, people living with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]), receiving home care from two hospices in the North of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. …”
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Nurses’ knowledge and willingness to recommend malaria vaccination to caregivers of under-5 in Nigeria: a nationwide survey by Olumide T. Adeleke, Mary A. Oboh, Oludamola V. Adeleke, Titilope A. Awotunde, Dolapo E. Ajala, Timothy K. Samson, Adepeju O. Adegoke

“…Methods This was a cross-sectional study carried out among nurses from all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on participants' demographics, their knowledge of the RTS S/AS01 and R21 Matrix M malaria vaccines, how they obtain malaria vaccine-related information, and the factors that the nurses consider when recommending any malaria vaccine. …”
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The economics of home support services in Ireland: exploring complex issues of healthcare sustainability and aging populations by Elizabeth Morrow, Mary Lynch

“…Systematic literature review of the international evidence used a structured search of electronic databases (Web of Science, MEDLINE, CINHAL) using key terms (“home support,” “workforce development,” and “economic or cost”) to identify a range of recent (published 2015–2025) and relevant case studies to inform policy development.ResultsFindings indicate that Ireland’s market-driven approach, heavily reliant on approved private providers, exacerbates issues like low wages, job insecurity, and high staff turnover, which negatively impact service quality. …”
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Effect of Psycho-Educational Program on Psychological Distress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Stroke Survivors' Patients by Mona M. Barakat, Hend A. Mostafa

“…Three tools were utilized for data collection, structured interview questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety, and Depression Scale, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Scale. …”
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RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY OF TEMPERATE SILK COCOONS IN NORTH-WESTERN HIMALAYAN REGION OF KASHMIR VALLEY, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA by Ruyida MUSHTAQ, Tariq Ahmed RAJA, Abida FAYAZ, Harmeet SINGH, Pervez AHMED, Mushtaq Rasool MIR, Rajesh YADAV

“…The study is empirical in nature, and data was collected from 334 respondents in silk farming-rich zones such as Anantnag and Baramulla in 2021-22 utilising a pre-tested structured interview schedule and purposeful stratified random sampling. …”
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Nurses’ perceptions of screening for delirium in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit and orthopaedic surgical wards: A qualitative study by Rami Aldwikat, Elizabeth Manias, Pat Nicholson

“…The tools studied were the 3D-CAM and 4AT – the three-minute diagnostic interview for CAM (Confusion assessment method) delirium and the 4 ‘A’s test, respectively. Method: Five semi-structured focus groups were conducted with 24 nurses working in the PACU and orthopaedic surgical wards. …”
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The Relationship between Secondary School Students' Use of Metacognitive Reading Strategies and their Reading Achievement by Elfinesh Berhe G/hiwot, Alamirew G/Mariam G/Micheal

“…A mixed-methods design was employed, incorporating datagathering instruments such as the reading comprehension part of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Metacognitive Reading Strategies Inventory (MARSI), and semi-structured interviews. One hundred and fifty students (68 men and 82 women) took part in the reading test and filled out the questionnaire. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding dietary supplements in Iranian college students: a cross-sectional study by Roghayeh Molani-Gol, Maryam Rafraf, Sana Aftabi-Yousefabad

“…Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 college students selected by a convenience sampling method in May–July 2023. Data were collected using a structured validated questionnaire that includes: socio-demographic, anthropometric, and lifestyle characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding DSs, types of used DSs, and reasons and sources for using DSs. …”
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The 16-year psychological journey of amputee survivors of the Wenchuan earthquake: a qualitative study by Dirui Yan, Tingting Tang, Yixiu Liu

“…This study is a qualitative research, using purposive sampling to select individuals who suffered upper and/or lower limb amputations due to the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. One-on-one semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted, and thematic analysis was applied to analyze the interview data and extract themes. …”
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