Enhancing consistency in piping and instrumentation diagrams using DistilBERT and smart PID systems by F.S. Gómez-Vega, O. Acuña, Andrea C. Camargo, Jeison D. Jimenez, Sara M. Galeano, Isabella E. Franco, Laura L. Lozano, Jenifer Vásquez, Edwin Puertas

“…This study presents a novel approach utilizing DistilBERT, a lightweight variant of BERT, to identify inconsistencies in piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) within SmartPID systems. A structured dataset was constructed by extracting engineering design data from a SQL-based SmartPID database, monitoring all modifications and updates made throughout the design phase. …”
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Identifying and Ranking the Challenges and Strategies of Academic Resilience based on the Integration of Thematic analysis and the House of quality by Dariush Mohamadi Zanjirani, Shahla Shahpari

“…Given the nature of the research, semi-structured interviews, the best-worst method, and the quality house matrix were employed for data collection and analysis. …”
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Implementation of singing groups for postnatal depression: experiences of participants and professional stakeholders in the SHAPER-PND randomised controlled trial by Emeline Han, Rachel Davis, Rachel Davis, Tayana Soukup, Tayana Soukup, Alexandra Bradbury, Julie Williams, Maria Baldellou Lopez, Lorna Greenwood, Rebecca Bind, Carolina Estevao, Tim Osborn, Hannah Dye, Kristi Priestley, Lavinia Rebecchini, Katie Hazelgrove, Manomani Manoharan, Anthony Woods, Nikki Crane, Andy Healey, Paola Dazzan, Nick Sevdalis, Carmine M. Pariante, Daisy Fancourt, Ioannis Bakolis, Ioannis Bakolis, Alexandra Burton

“…Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 programme participants and 15 professional stakeholders involved in implementing the programme. …”
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A qualitative exploration of perioperative subjective experiences of colorectal cancer patients undergoing fast-track surgery by Meng Zou, Jia Xu, Fang Chen, Na Wang, Shutong Long, Haibin Wu, Wei Wang, Xiaoting Zhang, Chunli Zeng, Li Chen, Lan Zhang, Xu Zhang

“…We purposively sampled 12 colorectal cancer patients. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis to uncover the emotional and psychological nuances of the patients’ experiences. …”
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Examining the influence of work environment and compensation on employee job satisfaction: A case study of Al-Hoty Analytical Services in Bahrain by Marwan Milhem, Ali Ateeq, Mohammed Alzoraiki, Masooma Sayed Husain, Ahmed Yahia Mustafa Alastal

“…Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26. …”
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Acceptability of self-collected vaginal swabs and point-of-care testing for sexually transmitted and genital infections among pregnant women in Papua New Guinea by Lisa M. Vallely, Priscilla Poga, Michaela A. Riddell, Handan Wand, Alice Mengi, Steven G. Badman, John Bolnga, Delly Babona, William S. Pomat, Somu Nosi, Andrew J. Vallely, Angela Kelly-Hanku

“…In this paper, we present the acceptability of self-collected vaginal swabs and point-of-care testing and treatment among pregnant women enrolled in a clinical trial (Women and Newborn Trial of Antenatal Intervention and Management – WANTAIM) in Papua New Guinea. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 54 women enrolled into WANTAIM to identify the acceptability of the test and treat approach. …”
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A Prioritization Framework for Adaptation Responses for Climate Change-Induced Erosion in Island Beaches—Cases from the Aegean Islands, Greece by Isavela N. Monioudi, Dimitris Chatzistratis, Theodoros Chalazas, Antonis E. Chatzipavlis, Adonis F. Velegrakis, Olympos P. Andreadis, Efstratios N. Monioudis, Antigoni Nikolaou, Thomas Hasiotis

“…It combines socio-economic information with beach erosion projections from morphodynamic models to rank beach vulnerability in a structured, ‘holistic’ manner. It involves the collation of various beach geo-spatial environmental and socio-economic data, which are then combined with erosion projections under different climatic scenarios. …”
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Understanding Referral Patterns for Bone Mineral Density Testing among Family Physicians: A Qualitative Descriptive Study by Sarah E. P. Munce, Sonya Allin, Leslie Carlin, Joanna Sale, Gillian Hawker, Sandra Kim, Debra A. Butt, Irene Polidoulis, Karen Tu, Susan B. Jaglal

“…Twenty-two FPs took part in a semi-structured interview lasting approximately 30 minutes. …”
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Factors influencing livestock ownership and herd intensity among smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa by Jabulile Z. Manyike, Amon Taruvinga, Leocadia Zhou

“…A cross-sectional approach was employed, using a multi-stage sampling method to survey 600 smallholder farmers, 495 of whom were engaged in livestock production. Data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire and analysed using a double hurdle model. …”
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A carbon-centric evaluation framework for building-integrated agriculture: a comparison of three farm types and building standards by Mohamed Imam, Alesandros Glaros, Cheney Chen, Ajwal Dsouza, Amy Brander, Robert Ferguson

“…This work introduces a structured methodology for cross-industry data integration and offers actionable insights for designers, growers and developers. …”
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Using a Mobile Health App (ColonClean) to Enhance the Effectiveness of Bowel Preparation: Development and Usability Study by Hui-Yu Chen, Ming-Hsiang Tu, Miao-Yen Chen

“…MethodsThis study uses a structured questionnaire to assess perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and users’ attitudes and behaviors toward BP regarding the ColonClean mHealth app. …”
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An Innovative Technique of Microsurgical Training on Fresh “Chicken Quarter” Model: Our Experience by Sumanjit S. Boro, Anil K. Mathew, Anchit Kumar

“…The microsurgical skills of the trainee were assessed in 6 months intervals using the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills Scale (OSATS) as well as the time taken for anastomosis. …”
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The Impact of Care Upon Alzheimer Patient’s Family Caregiver in Sulaimani City by Farida Abdulqadir Tahir

“…The instrument was designed and constructed by the researcher through an intensive review of the literature and also through a series of meeting survey with caregivers in order to measure the variables underlying the present study. The data were obtained by the researcher, who interviewed families, structured questionnaire forms filled out with a total of 100 families. …”
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Healthcare disparities in gynecological health services for women with disabilities: a cross-sectional study from Iraq by Zainab Abdul Ameer Jaafar, Dina Akeel Salman, Reshed Zeki Obeid, Zaynab Alshaybi

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 69 women with disabilities in Iraq. Data were collected through structured interviews regarding demographics, reproductive health background, and access to health care. …”
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Identifying the Drivers and Consequences of the Mainstream Media’s Effective Activism in Managing Soci-political Crises in Iran by Mitra Afzali Farooji, Fatemeh Estarami

“…The data analysis method was the thematic content analysis.  …”
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From vulnerability to viability: Climate-Smart agriculture as drivers of productivity and food security in Nigerian maize-based farming households by Adetomiwa Kolapo, Stefan Sieber

“…Conducted in Southwest Nigeria, the research sampled 480 maize farmers using a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique. Data on CSA adoption, productivity, and food security (Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS), Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) score, and Household Food Insecurity Access Prevalence (HFIAP) were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Multinomial Endogenous Switching Regression (MESRM), Tobit regression, and Propensity Score Matching (PSM). …”
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Responding to the covid-19 in West Bank Palestine refugee camps: lessons and role of community engagement by Lama Shakhshir, Weeam Hammoudeh

“…Objective The aim of this study is to understand the notion of Covid-19 responses in the West Bank refugee camps and the health system’s ability to meet the needs of the refugees as well as the role of local community actors in the response. Methods Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews. …”
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Receipt of adequate antenatal care and associated factors among women delivering in public hospitals, Afar region, Ethiopia by Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim, Kusse Urmale Mare

“…This study assessed adequate ANC receipt and its associated factors among 704 women who delivered in public hospitals in Afar, Northeast Ethiopia. Data were collected from May 1 to 30, 2024, using structured interviews administered via Kobo Toolbox. …”
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A Helix of Anxiety: A Qualitative Analysis of the Personal Experiences of Individuals with Health Anxiety by Burcu Pınar Bulut, Özlem Bozo

“…The sample consisted of 14 individuals with high health anxiety, and their ages were between 19-55 years old. The data were collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews. …”
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Food safety practices and its associated factors among food handlers in selected food establishments in Jigjiga Town, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia by Dek Kahin Yosef, Tewodros Tesfa, Getachew Kabew Mekonnen, Kassahun Bogale, Mohammed Ahmed

“…Methods An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 28 to December 1 2023, using a systematic sampling technique, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire and observational checklist. …”
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