Health Awareness as a Motivator: A Grounded Theory Analysis of Diabetes Self-Management in Northeastern Thailand by Areewan Oumtanee, Patcharee Numsang, Rattana Sananok, Suwakon Kurat, Sakaorat Kraichan, Puangkaew Sarapoke, Kuantean Wongchantra, Waraporn Savisit

“…Methods: This study used a qualitative research design to conduct semi-structured interviews with 13 participants diagnosed with diabetes recruited from a primary care setting with purposive and theoretical sampling in 2021–2023. …”
Get full text

The Challenges Teachers in Interprofessional Teaching Face When Developing a Shared Assumption of Responsibility: A Mixed-Methods Study by Andrea Schlicker, Jan P. Ehlers

“…In 15 interviews based on these results, experts were asked more in-depth questions about competence limits and the assumption of responsibility, and the resulting data material was analyzed using Kuckartz’s structuring qualitative content analysis. …”
Get full text

Mitochondrial DNA markers reveal high genetic diversity and strong genetic differentiation in populations of Dendrolimus kikuchii Matsumura (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae). by Qiulei Men, Guoxi Xue, Dan Mu, Qingling Hu, Minyi Huang

“…The high level of population genetic structuring is related to their weak flight capacity, their variations of life history and the geographic distance among populations.…”
Get full text

Bridging the knowledge-practice gap: A cross-sectional survey assessing physician knowledge, attitude and practice toward complementary and alternative medicine. by Sarah Salih, Tif A Jawahi, Rafif H Al Salem, Shahad A Alhazmi, Atheer A Buayti, Arwa H Alammari, Hadeel M Mashi, Layla A Dobea, Mohammed A Muaddi

“…We conducted a cross-sectional survey among physicians in five governorates of Jazan using convenience sampling. The structured questionnaire explored CAM-related awareness, attitudes, and practices. …”
Get full text

Impact of COVID-19 on municipal government employees and Well-being in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Malebajoa Anicia Maoela, Godwell Nhamo

“…The questions were primarily closed-ended, with some structured open-ended questions to capture additional insights. …”
Get full text

Lived experiences for individuals with cystic fibrosis who have undergone lung transplantation: a qualitative study by Ulrika Skogeland, Isabelle de Monestrol, Terezia Pincikova, Tove Godskesen

“…Methods Twenty-three lung-transplanted individuals with CF participated in this exploratory qualitative study. Data was collected through individual semi-structured interviews and analyzed using inductive content analysis. …”
Get full text

From passion to practice: clinician teachers’ insights on family medicine obstetrical care by Sabrina Kolker, Anne Biringer, Joyce Nyhof-Young, Cynthia Whitehead, Sahana Kukan, Jessica Bytautas, June Carroll

“…Methods: Academic FP clinician teachers from three urban multidisciplinary Canadian centers who currently practice FM-OB and deliver at one hospital participated in 60 minute, semi-structured interviews. Questions explored participant experiences providing FM-OB care. …”
Get full text

Educational intervention on sexual satisfaction of Iranian men: application of the information, motivation and behavioral skills model by Naseh Ghaderi, Naseh Ghaderi, Fatemeh Zarei, Fazlollah Ghofranipour

“…Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which received an online educational program, or the control group, which did not receive any structured education. The intervention utilized multimedia content, including videos, infographics, and interactive materials, to address three key domains: information, motivation, and behavioral skills related to sexual satisfaction. …”
Get full text

Designing a Digital Advertising Model Using the Integration of Soft Systems Methodology and Critical Systems Heuristics by Zahra Bakhshizadeh, Sina Nematizadeh, Abbas Heydari

“…This study presents a novel, systems thinking-based approach to designing a comprehensive digital advertising model, addressing the field's complex and ill-structured challenges. Unlike prior research focused on singular aspects, this study integrates multiple worldviews—financial sustainability, technological innovation, market dominance, and project management—to create a holistic framework. …”
Get full text

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder among Displaced People in Iraq by Eman Salem AL-Khafaf

“…Methodology: This study was based on a cross-sectional design using a structured questionnaire conducted in 97 of displaced people in the Al-Jada's camp, which located in the Qayarah Township, Nenavah governorate, Iraq. …”
Get full text

Prevalence and Pregnancy Outcomes of Preeclampsia/Eclampsia Phenotypes: A Multicenter Prospective Cross-Sectional Study by Daniel N. Onwusulu, Joseph T. Enebe, Amuchechukwu V. Nwafor, Sunday E. Jumbo, Samuel O. Ilikannu, Confidence C. Ogbomade, Kenechuckwu C. Igwilo, Emmanuel I. Ogumu, Ebube B. Akosa, Chuba S. Jeremiah, John E. James, Ikechukwu I. Mbachu, George U. Eleje, Chioma N. Iloabachie

“…One hundred and thirty-three P/E patients were recruited consecutively over a period of 5 months, and a semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. …”
Get full text

Empowering creativity and engagement: The impact of generative artificial intelligence usage on Chines EFL students' language learning experience by Abdul Khalique Khoso, Wang Honggang, Mansoor Ali Darazi

“…Present study uses quantitative empirical research design and the data were collected from n = 370 EFL students at Yangzhou University of China through a structured survey. …”
Get full text

National Health Insurance - knowledge, attitude and perceptions of speech-language therapists by Nomfundo Njilo, Andrew J. Ross

“…Methods: The descriptive, qualitative research design involved virtual semi-structured interviews with 10 SLTs. NVivo software (QSR International, Victoria, Australia) was used to analyse the data, as guided by Tesch’s content analysis method. …”
Get full text

Contribution of integrating seismic coherency and AVO attributes in delineating sand bars reservoirs, Offshore Nile Delta, Egypt, A case study by Aia M. Dahroug, Sharafeldin M. Sharafeldin, Walid M. Mabrouk, Mahmoud H. Noaman

“…The geometry and extension of Offshore Nile Delta sand bar complex deposited in a structurally controlled shallow marine basin is delineated by integrating seismic coherency and AVO attributes. …”
Get full text

THE ROLE OF CITY AUTHORITIES IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN SLUMS IN GHANA by R.S King, O. Amponsah

“…Quantitative and qualitative data on access to basic infrastructure and utilities were gathered from households, enterprise owners and community leaders at Old Fadama in Accra, Amui Dzor in Ashaiman and Akwatia Line in Kumasi, using semi-structured questionnaires and interview guides, respectively. …”
Get full text

A Techno-Economic Modeling Approach to 6G Network Deployment: Exploring Costs and Use Case Feasibility by Dimitris Kokkinis, Nikolaos Ioannou, Dimitrios Katsianis, Dimitris Varoutas

“…The proposed approach represents a significant contribution that offers economic insights to stakeholders by quantifying and assessing various 6G deployment scenarios. It does so in a structured and replicable manner, fostering an open dialogue on the economic potential of 6G within a well-defined framework.…”
Get full text

How do World Health Organization technical officers working on noncommunicable diseases approach health equity? by Michelle Amri, Khadija Rashid, Makda Habtegergesa, Jesse B. Bump

“…Methods The perspectives of technical officers working on NCDs at the WHO were collated through semi-structured key informant interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim to facilitate data analysis by two independent reviewers in NVivo 14. …”
Get full text

Identifying the effective solutions of human ecology in the sustainable development of sports infrastructure in Iran by Mohammad Zare Abandansari, Abbas Naghizadeh Baghi, Mahdi Naghizadeh Baghi

“…Participants included 15 experts selected via purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi structured interviews and analyzed using MAXQDA 2020. …”
Get full text

Effect of autism on overweight in children from a socio-ecological perspective by TaeEung Kim, Eun Hye Kwon

“…Notably, children with ASD and those with similar socio-ecological factors showed a higher risk of being overweight if they were Hispanic, had less healthy parents, or were involved in more structured activities (all p-values < .05). Conclusions Our findings underscore a pronounced association between autistic children and being overweight. …”
Get full text

Ambulance professionals’ adaptations in prehospital services: a critical incident study by Cecilie Erga, Stephen J. M. Sollid, Karina Aase

“…Twenty semi-structured individual interviews were conducted between October 2023 and May 2024 with ambulance professionals, including licensed ambulance medical technicians and paramedics with dual licensing or other additional medical licenses across four ambulance stations in Norway with contrasting geographical locations. …”
Get full text