Internal Control Systems and Financial Management in Uganda: A Case of Rukungiri District Local Government. by Turyamusiima, Judith

“…A sample of 138 respondents consisting of District Administration and Management staff, Internal auditors, Finance and Accounting, District Finance Committee, and Budgeting was drawn from a population of 210 study subjects using simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the SPSS program. …”
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Effect of Citizens’ Participation on the Performance of Gravity Water Scheme in Kaharo Sub-County Kabale District. by Ahimbisibwe, Sonia

“…The quantitative aspect involved structured surveys administered to 80 respondents, while the qualitative component consisted of in-depth interviews with key informants. …”
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Effect of Integrated Pest Management in Banana Farms in Rwenkobwa Town Council Ibanda District. by Baguma, Christopher

“…Employing a descriptive survey design, the study targeted a population of 100 banana farmers, with a sample size of 80 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and interviews. …”
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Agricultural innovation characteristics and their utilization: A case of National Agricultural Research Organization by Alex, Barekye

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Sustainable management and responsible practices in SMEs: A comparative study of certified and non-certified Algerian SMEs by Mohammed Daoudi, Salah Eddine Mendli

“…The study reinforces the view that structured sustainability models, such as ISO certifications, are essential for SMEs to align with global environmental and social expectations. …”
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Factors influencing provider deviation from national HIV and nutritional guidelines for HIV-exposed children in western Kenya: a qualitative study by Megan M. Coe, Emily Yoshioka, Damaris Odhiambo, Mary Masheti, Phlona Amam, Julius Nyaoke, Emmanuel Oduor, Marline Serede, Agnes Ndirangu, Benson Singa, Arianna Rubin Means

“…Data collection and analysis were guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). …”
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Leveraging intermediaries’ skillsets to build implementation research and practice infrastructure: a qualitative case study by Stephanie P. Brooks, Cody Alba, Stephanie Montesanti, Denise Thomson, Sara N. Davison, Kathryn Graham, Kate Storey

“…Methods We conducted a longitudinal case study (2018–2021) of the Implementation Science Collaborative using document analysis and semi-structured interviews. We collected data from initiative planning and operations documents (n = 190) and semi-structured interviews with Implementation Science Collaborative members (n = 6). …”
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Planning a Systematic Way Out of Commodity Smuggling with Integrated Marketing Communications Management Approach (Case Study: Covid-19 Outbreak Crisis) by Hamed Riahi, Naser Azad, Tahmores Hasangholipor yasory, Kiamars Fathi Hafshejani

“…Therefore, planning a systematic way out of commodity smuggling with the integrated marketing communication management approach (case study: Covid-19  outbreak crisis) was proposed for the first time.The present exploratory research was presented through semi-structured interviews of 12 experts and using the database theory and the Delphi method, conceptual model and appropriate theory, extracting 18 categories and 82 sub-components, content validity (0.71), retest reliability (77%), and reliability two coders (65%) were evaluated favorably and practical suggestions were presented by documenting organizational knowledge.It seems that in the crisis of the Covid-19 outbreak, planning through the management of integrated marketing communications can be used to prevent and get out of the situation of smuggling of goods towards the health of the business environment and economic development.Therefore, planning a systematic way out of commodity smuggling with the integrated marketing communication management approach (case study: Corona outbreak crisis) was proposed for the first time.The present exploratory research was presented through semi-structured interviews of 12 experts and using the data base theory and the Delphi method, conceptual model and appropriate theory, while extracting 18 categories and 82 sub-components, content validity (0.71), retest reliability (77%) and reliability Two coders (65%) were evaluated favorably and practical suggestions were presented by documenting organizational knowledge.Among the categories, "supporting legal trade while modifying and completing the business model" and "supporting production while modifying and completing the production and employment model" had the highest frequency. …”
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Integrating internationally qualified nurses: a qualitative exploration of nurse managers’ influence from nurses’ experiences by Catharina Roth, Amanda Breckner, Katja Krug, Cornelia Mahler, Michel Wensing, Sarah Berger

“…Transcripts were coded according to Qualitative Content Analysis with data structured into themes and subthemes. Results Five key themes related to impact of nursing management on workplace integration were identified: (a) Appropriate Placement, (b) Recruitment Process, (c) Leadership Support, (d) Workforce Shortage, and (e) Additional Burden/ Increased Workload. …”
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Need for nurses’ education on pressure ulcer prevention in bedridden patients at the General Reference Hospital, Kinshasa, DRC by Jean-Paul DIWOTO DOWO, Nsopa Emilie Kulembidila, Tshimbila Franck Kabambi, Lumonansoni Benjamin Lumbanziladio, Mademvo Oscar Ngoma, Ntela Simon-Decap Mabakutuvangilanga, Jiwe Jean-Pierre Amuli

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive approach was adopted. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with six ICU nurses selected via purposive sampling to ensure relevant experience with bedridden patients. …”
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Organizational interventions and strategies for COVID-19 pandemic management in acute care setting: A qualitative interview study with nurse leaders in German hospitals by Maria Zink, Johannes Wendsche, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Franziska Jung, Marlen Melzer

“…Participants: The study included 30 nurse leaders from nine different hospitals, representing a diverse sample in terms of hospital characteristics (ownership, hospital size, regional distribution, and level of care) and participant demographics. Methods: Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, transcribed, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis in MAXQDA. …”
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Methods for Involving People With Dementia in Health Policy and Guideline Development: A Scoping Review by Felix Bühler, Jennifer Geyer, Gabriele Meyer, Anja Bieber

“…While a majority of methods had some facilitation in place to elicit information from participating people with dementia, only nine methods used a structured aggregation to synthesise participants' contributions into a joint statement. …”
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Needs of the network: a qualitative study of the needs of family members, partners and close friends of people with a severe mental illness (SMI) by Gwen van Husen, Thijs J. Burger, Mariken B. de Koning, Matty A.S. de Wit, Menno W. Segeren, Aartjan T.F. Beekman

“…This study underscores the importance of mental healthcare and support services in structurally extending its attention to social network members of people with an SMI. …”
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Exploring nurse and patient perspectives on WeChat-based prenatal education in Chinese public hospitals: a qualitative inquiry by Yushi He, Guangmei Fan, Guangrui Fan, Dandan Liu

“…Seventeen obstetric nurses and eight pregnant women participated in semi-structured interviews between March and August 2024. …”
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Assessment of Medical Students\' Acceptance, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Readiness toward Artificial Intelligence by Sobhan Rahimi Esbo, Maryam Ghaemi-Amiri, Mostafa Mostafazadeh-Bora

“…The study utilized a structured questionnaire comprising four sections: demographic characteristics, readiness (22 items rated on a five-point Likert scale), acceptance (28 items rated on a five-point Likert scale), knowledge (8 items rated on a three-point Likert scale), and attitude toward artificial intelligence (13 items rated on a five-point Likert scale). …”
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Study of target INR achievement, incidence of hemorrhagic complications and affecting factors after during warfarin treatment in western area of China by Rui Shi, Wei Wei, Yanbiao Yang, Shouyuan Yang, Liping Yan, Zongjie Zhu

“…Notably, we observed universal therapeutic failure (0% achievement) in three high-risk subgroups: octogenarians (≥ 81 years), underweight patients (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2), and amiodarone users. In contrast, structured physician education demonstrated substantial benefit (72.13% achievement rate vs 27.87% without instruction). …”
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Navigating workplace uncertainty: a path analysis of perceived overqualification, covert narcissism, workplace alienation, and role ambiguity among nurses by Heba Sobhy Mohamed, Mohammed Adel Abd Elhafeez Elbakry, Ahmed Abdellah Othman, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Abeer Moustafa Barakat, Alaa Eldin Moustafa Hamed

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 446 nurses from various Egyptian healthcare settings. Data was collected through structured face-to-face interviews using four validated instruments: the Scale of Perceived Overqualification (assessing subjective overqualification), Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (measuring covert narcissism), Role Ambiguity Scale (evaluating clarity in job responsibilities), Work Alienation Scale (assessing workplace alienation), Additionally, a researcher-developed Demographic Questionnaire was used to collect participants’ background characteristics. …”
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Experiences of providing end-of-life care in adult intensive care units: a qualitative study by Dan-Dan Xu, Jin Li, Xin-Bo Ding, Jing Ma, Rui-Tong Hou, Na-Na Chen, Xiao-Lin Cheng, Fen Hu

“…Methods This study employed a descriptive phenomenological approach, conducting semi-structured interviews with 13 intensive care units’ nurses from November 2023 to February 2024. …”
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A Qualitative Study on the Role of Social Determinants of Health in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease by Davide Costa, Nicola Ielapi, Pietro Marino, Roberto Minici, Giulio Accarino, Ashour Michael, Teresa Faga, Umberto Marcello Bracale, Michele Andreucci, Raffaele Serra

“…Methods: A qualitative study has been conducted using semi-structured interviews to understand the role of SDHs in patients with PAD. …”
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Everyday Skating, Conflict, and Peacebuilding at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University by Ernest Ogbozor, Sofia Farnsworth, Jace Martin, Austin Welch, Jennifer Wojton, Katie Lopez

“…The research combines qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including surveys, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and participant observation. …”
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