Understanding the behavioral intention of rural women to engage in green poultry farming: A psychological analysis by Pouria Ataei, Hamed Ghadermarzi, Hamid Karimi, Meysam Menatizadeh, Nasim Izadi

“…A sample of 420 women was selected using a multi-stage clustering technique, and data were gathered through structured interviews. …”
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Effects of fodder production on smallholder farmers’ household income in Homa Bay County, Kenya: An application of propensity score matching by Mary Stacey Ayuko, Job Kibiwot Lagat, Michael Hauser, Kevin Okoth Ouko, Dick Chune Midamba

“…The study used primary data collected through structured questionnaires in Homabay County, Kenya from a sample size of 300 smallholder farmers. …”
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Pregnancy-Specific Concerns and Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Antenatal Women by Sanjay Singh, Vinod G Nair, Virendra Vikram Singh, Shyamji Tiwari, Devendra Arora, Madhusudan Dey, Ravindu Tiwari, Sreeni V Nair

“…Prevalidated questionnaires, Personal Health Questionnaire-9 & Generalized Anxiety Disorder questionnaire-7 were used for data collection. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to evaluate pregnancy-specific concerns of the patients with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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An employee empowerment model in healthcare organizations: a case study of the Iranian social security organization by Ali Sadeghinezhad, Hamdollah Manzari Tavakoli, Saeed Sayadi, Mahdi Mohammad Bagheri, Mohammad Jalal Kamali

“…In the quantitative phase, data from 210 healthcare employees were collected via a structured questionnaire. …”
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Mass drug administration to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: A population-based coverage and compliance study in Eastern India by Shubhashisha Mohanty, Birasen Behera, Abhinav Sinha, Madhusmita Bal, Sanghamitra Pati, Prakash Kumar Sahoo

“…These participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Collected data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of filariasis, coverage and consumption of MDA drugs were analyzed. …”
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Improving uptake of telemedicine (phone/video consult): methods and lessons learnt by Tiing Leong Ang, Kenneth Lin, Kwong Ming Fock, Andrew Tan, Michael Chu, Yu Jun Wong, Bochao Jiang, Huanghuan Li, Francis Teh, Jonathan Quek, Chin Kimg Tan, Andrew Kwek

“…Key lessons include the importance of structured workflows and stakeholder engagement to overcome barriers. …”
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Continuity within a community integrated palliative care model and the influence of remote and digital approaches to care: a qualitative interview study by Emma Ladds, Malaika Ivey, Katrina Gadsby, Elin Preest, Ffion Samuels, Victoria Bradley

“…Method: Twenty narrative and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 patients, relatives, and professionals between May 2022 and November 2023. …”
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Training in the speciality of General and Family Medicine in Angola: A cross-sectional study by Clara T.L. da Silva Fernandes, Isabel N. da Mata Ferreira, Manuel F.D. dos Santos, Paulo Santos

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2024 to June 2024 using an online structured questionnaire. The survey was distributed via email and messaging platforms to all primary care doctors practising in Angola. …”
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Swimmer’s Head Detection Based on a Contrario and Scaled Composite JTC Approaches by D. Benarab, T. Napoléon, A. Alfalou, A. Verney, P. Hellard

“…This module is based on the method a contrario which consists of modeling the random noise corresponding to the water and detecting the structured movement relative to the swimmer motion. …”
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Adherence challenges to therapeutic footwear among high risk diabetic foot populations in urban Southwest China by Wangqiao Zhu, Liuxue Lu, Lifang Huang, Sulan Long, Lina Ou, Meng Yang, Yongxian Wei, Yanfang Lu, Yunjiao Tang, Jia Liu

“…This study employed a qualitative descriptive design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, and analyzed using a thematic approach. …”
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Discussing Weight in Real World GP Consultations: A Video Recording Analysis Study by Kimberley Norman, Neha Giri, Nilakshi Gunatillaka, Kellie West, Divya Ramachandran, Elizabeth Sturgiss

“…Results 17/43 consultations included the topic of weight in the discussion. 15 were initiated by the GP and 2 by the patient. 14/17 used a structured approach. All GPs asked for consent to discuss weight or gave patients space to decline the discussion. …”
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The Impact of the Use of Sodo and Tiger Trawling Gear on Communities in Tambakrejo Fishers' Village, Semarang by Indah Susilowati, Ika Suciati, Hapsari Ayu Kusumawardhani, Dwi Putri Wulan Sari, Sintia Diah Puspita

“…This study uses primary data from semi-structured and in-depth interviews. …”
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Incorporating Stakeholders’ Preferences into a Decision-Making Framework for Planning Large-Scale Agricultural Best Management Practices’ Implementation in East Africa by Aymen Sawassi, Gaetano Ladisa, Alessandra Scardigno, Claudio Bogliotti

“…The approach has been tested in four East African countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt, demonstrating its adaptability across diverse agroecological settings. Through a structured assessment involving stakeholder engagement, data-driven BMP selection, and participatory decision support tools, the study identifies and prioritizes BMPs that optimize water use, soil conservation, and climate resilience. …”
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How project knowledge management develops volatile organizational memory by Angela França Versiani, Pollyanna de Souza Abade, Rodrigo Baroni de Carvalho, Cristiana Fernandes De Muÿlder

“…Practical implications – Based on the research, it is recommended that project-structured organizations should prioritize an individual’s professional experience to promote organizational learning. …”
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Reigniting work engagement through coping for burned-out academics: An open distance learning context by Bronwyn Wright, Linda Steyn, Annelize van Niekerk

“…Research approach/design and method: An interpretive qualitative design was used to explore the diverse experiences of academics. Data from semi-structured interviews with purposively selected academics were analysed using content analysis to extract key themes. …”
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Psychological Needs in Spanish Pregnant Women During the Transition to Motherhood: A Qualitative Study by Patricia Catalá, Cecilia Peñacoba, Carmen Écija, Lorena Gutiérrez, Livia Gomes Viana Meireles

“…Four focus groups were conducted: one with women in the third trimester of pregnancy, one with women in the early postpartum period (0–5 months), one with women in the late postpartum period (6–12 months), and one mixed group. Semi-structured questions guided the discussions, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators of Weight Management in Pregnancy for Women Overweight and Obese: A Qualitative Research by Elahe Banafshe, Nahid Javadifar2, Zahra Abbaspour, Majid Karandish, Saeed Ghanbari

“…A better understanding of pregnant women’s perceptions and experiences regarding barriers and facilitators of weight management during pregnancy is necessary to develop interventions to prevent excessive GWG among this group.Methods: This qualitative study was conducted with 16 pregnant women having a body mass index (BMI) over 25. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis.Results: The findings of this study were categorized into two main themes: barriers and facilitators of weight management during pregnancy. …”
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How well are implementation strategies and target healthcare professional behaviors reported? A secondary analysis of 204 implementation trials using the TIDieR checklist and AACTT... by Charlene Weight, Billy Vinette, Rachael Laritz, Meagan Mooney, Sonia A. Castiglione, Marc-André Maheu-Cadotte, Nikolas Argiropoulos, Kristin Konnyu, Christine E. Cassidy, Simonne E. Collins, Sonia Semenic, Nicola Straiton, Sandy Middleton, Natalie Taylor, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Shuang Liang, Laura Crump, Olivia Di Lalla, Talia Meyers, Daniel N. Elakpa, Guillaume Fontaine

“…Increased adoption of structured reporting tools such as TIDieR and AACTT is essential to enhance transparency. …”
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Gender differences in dietary patterns and physical activity: an insight with principal component analysis (PCA) by Alessandra Feraco, Stefania Gorini, Elisabetta Camajani, Tiziana Filardi, Sercan Karav, Edda Cava, Rocky Strollo, Elvira Padua, Massimiliano Caprio, Andrea Armani, Mauro Lombardo

“…Men also reported greater participation in strength and endurance sports, while women showed a more structured eating routine. Conclusions This study, using principal component analysis (PCA), revealed gender-specific patterns in diet, physical activity and body composition. …”
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82 Leveraging the biodesign process to create impactful medical technologies: A study in neurosurgery by Arjun Menta, Arjun K. Menta, Ava Taylor, Kenny Nova, Sofia Garcia del Barrio Cervera, Shreya Jindal, Anders Sideris, William S. Anderson, Soumyadipta Acharya, Youseph Yazdi

“…Stakeholders included over 70 clinicians (neurosurgeons, neurocritical care specialists, neurologists, etc.) across 15 institutions as well as more than 10 payers and hospital administrators. Data collection encompassed direct observation, structured interviews, and comprehensive literature review. …”
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