'I cut toenails with scissors and trim it with sand paper'. Patients’ perspectives on diabetic foot complications by Suliana Saverio, Masoud Mohammadnezhad, Filimone Raikanikoda

“…Participants were selected through purposive sampling and included any self-identified Fijian aged 18 years and over who had type 2 diabetes with a minimum diagnosis duration of 6 months and no experience of an amputation. Data were collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews, and the content of interviews was transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis to generate themes and subthemes outlined in the study. …”
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Women's economic empowerment and COVID-19 pandemic: A study on women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh by Nasir Uddin, Proma Barua

“…The study adopts a quantitative research method to address the research question; of whether and to what extent women entrepreneurs were economically empowered by their businesses during COVID-19 pandemic. The empirical data was collected from 52 Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs via telephone interviews and online surveys using a structured questionnaire in February–March 2022, and respondents were chosen randomly from various online social groups and pages. …”
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Willingness to Pay to Adopt Conservation Agriculture in Northern Namibia by Teofilus Shiimi, David Uchezuba

“…In terms of methodology, the data for the experimental choice simulation were collected using a structured questionnaire administered through a face-to-face survey approach. …”
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OUT-OF-POCKET PAYMENT ON HEALTHCARE: IMPLICATION ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF WOMEN IN ENUGU STATE, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA by IJEOMA J. OGU, IJOEMA IGWE, NGOZI I’ ARONU, LIM, MOSES MSUGHTER, OSITA KINGSLEY ODO

“…A cross sectional study was conducted in Nsukka LGA and Enugu urban both in South – East Nigeria. Quantitative data was collected from 522 female respondents through structured questionnaire. …”
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Epidmiology of trauma due to driving accidents in Poursina Trauma Research Center in Rasht by naeima khodadady, zahra hoseinbabaie, leila charmi, salimeh aliniya, aref asli

“…Study participants were selected from orthopedic and traumatic units of Poursina Hospital in Rasht city. Data were collected using a questionnaire including personal and psycho–social characteristics through structured interview and questions regarding return to work or school were collected by phone six weeks later. …”
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Gynecological cancer survivors' experiences with sexual health communication in nurse‐led follow‐up consultations by Anita Paulsen, Ingvild Vistad, Liv Fegran

“…Material and methods Using a qualitative hermeneutic approach, we conducted individual semi‐structured interviews with 17 women from five different hospitals in Norway between April 4, 2022, and June 2, 2022. …”
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Exploring aspects of medical students’ professional identity through their reflective expressions by Shirly Avargil, Abir Saleh, Nogah C. Kerem

“…Methods A descriptive case-study methodology was employed, involving five medical students participating in a course designed to foster PIF. Data were collected from reflective journals and semi-structured interviews over three years. …”
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ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE DIALOGUE: A STUDY OF MALAYSIAN AND AUSTRALIAN PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS by Vegneskumar Maniam, Tay Gerard, Ingrid Harrington, Hayley Trenchard, Susan Bennett

“…Employing a qualitative approach, the project conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 Malaysian pre-service teachers to explore their participation in the virtual dialogues. …”
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Investigating AI Chatbots’ Role in Online Learning and Digital Agency Development by Irina Engeness, Magnus Nohr, Trine Fossland

“…The study pursues two connected aims: (1) to examine how chatbots support content comprehension, self-regulated learning, and engagement among pre- and in-service teachers, and (2) to explore, through a cultural-historical perspective, how chatbot use contributes to the development of students’ digital agency. Based on data from 46 students, collected through structured questionnaires and follow-up interviews, the findings show that chatbots functioned as interactive learning partners, helping students clarify complex concepts, generate learning resources, and engage in reflection—thereby supporting their PDC. …”
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Revisiting Enduring Questions in a Changing Educational Context: A Review of the Handbook of Research on Teacher Education by Mestawot Beyene TAFESE, Erika KOPP

“…Demers, offers a comprehensive and critical exploration of foundational issues in teacher education. Structured around nine enduring questions, the volume examines the purposes, content, institutional contexts, recruitment and retention, diversity, professional learning, governance, research, and outcomes of teacher education. …”
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The use of artificial intelligence in tax planning: the new accounting boundary as competitive strategy in firms by Valmor Reckziegel, Edgard Bruno Cornacchione Junior, Jorge de Souza Pinto, Débora Gomes de Gomes

“…In the technological development field, studies present artificial intelligence as a strategic tool to improve the decision-making process in various structured situations (Silva, Costa & Pimenta, 2022; Li et al., 2024; Rafik, 2024; Belahouaoui & Attak, 2024; Krupa & Mullaney, 2024). …”
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What is masculinity in a contemporary Australian context? by Steven Litherland, Peter Miller, Shannon Hyder

“…Methods: The present exploratory study investigated the meaning(s) of masculinity in a contemporary setting with data derived from semi-structured interviews with 39 adult Australian citizens or permanent residents for whom issues of masculinity likely resonated. …”
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Complementarity in renewable energy sources: Insights from scientometric analysis by Prangon Chowdhury, Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury, Omar Farrok

“…This paper addresses this gap by conducting a scientometric analysis of existing research, identifying influential studies, methodologies, and collaboration patterns. Using a structured framework, the methodology includes data retrieval, selection criteria, and analysis, providing insights into the current state of research. …”
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The Role of Religious Teachings in the Citizenship Education of Students: Explaining the Point of View of Teachers and Education Specialists by Vahid Ghafari Solokoluei, Mahboubeh Alborzi, Fariba Khoshbakht

“…The research tool was semi-structured interview. The method of data analysis was Attride-Stirling's (2001) theme analysis, which led to the identification of the global, organizing and basic themes. …”
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Prevalence of urinary incontinence and its associated predictor and Self-care behavior among the elderly females in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand: Cross-sectional study by Patchareepon Chompoowisate, Sumattana Glangkarn, Chaloemporn Namyota

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive research was conducted in a community context using semi-structured interviews as data collection methods. The interviews involved 1475 elderly females who live in Muang district, Chaiyaphum province and were analyzed by Chi-square, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, Stepwise multiple regression, Bivariate and Multivariate at 0.05 statistical significance. …”
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A phased online support program improves self-efficacy and reduces distress in type 2 diabetes patients using mixed methods design by Shuping XING, Wen TU, Yan LIN, Bin LI, Xinjun JIANG

“…After the patients received the intervention at the 9-month follow-up, acceptability was assessed using one-on-one semi-structured interviews. The preliminary effects of the program were assessed by observing changes in clinical and psychosocial indicators. …”
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Trait‐independent habitat associations explain low co‐occurrence in native and exotic birds on a tropical volcanic island by Jean‐Yves Barnagaud, Olivier Flores, Gérard Balent, Jacques Tassin, Luc Barbaro

“…Here, we investigated how bird assemblages were structured in these human‐modified landscapes, 10 years before the national park set out its first conservation measures. …”
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Evaluating green and sustainable chemistry education through students’ interventions by Daniel Nikolovski, Marina Stojanovska

“…A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative tools such as the conceptual knowledge test and the activity perception questionnaire, alongside qualitative methods like focus groups and semi-structured interviews. The conceptual knowledge test assessed students' academic achievements, while the activity perception questionnaire evaluated their perceptions of the activities. …”
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Acteurs et enjeux de la transhumance dans la forêt classée de l’Alibori Supérieur au nord du Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest) by Alassan Assani Seidou, Hilaire Sanni Worogo, Brice Assogba, Mohamed Nasser Baco, Ibrahim Alkoiret Traore, Marcel Houinato

“…Nine focus groups and semi-structured interviews were also carried out with 36 resource persons (administrative services, traditional chiefs, various associations) involved in transhumance management. …”
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“Time to Be Young?” – A Qualitative Study Exploring the Impact of Attending a Course for Young Carers Who Have a Parent with Dementia by Haaland-Johansen C, Haugen I, Rokstad AMM

“…The aim of this study was to explore their role as a caregiver and the experienced impact of the course on their strategies of coping in their everyday life.Participants and Methods: The study had a qualitative descriptive design inspired by Lindseth and Norberg’s phenomenological hermeneutical method, using individual semi-structured interviews for data collection. The participants were recruited from former participants of the course Time to be young?…”
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