Artificial Intelligence for Automatic Pain Assessment: Research Methods and Perspectives by Marco Cascella, Daniela Schiavo, Arturo Cuomo, Alessandro Ottaiano, Francesco Perri, Renato Patrone, Sara Migliarelli, Elena Giovanna Bignami, Alessandro Vittori, Francesco Cutugno

“…Collaboration programs involving clinicians and computer scientists must be aimed at structuring and processing robust datasets that can be used in various settings, from acute to different chronic pain conditions. …”
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Optometrists’ perceptions of vision impairment services in public hospitals of Limpopo province by Modjadji M. Leshabane, Nishanee Rampersad, Khathutshelo P. Mashige

“…Method: A descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted between January and August 2023 across 37 public hospitals, using a structured questionnaire. Data obtained from the participants’ responses were analysed to describe the level of VI services. …”
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“Low-to-moderate arsenic exposure: a global systematic review of cardiovascular disease risks” by Meroona Gopang, Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Anne Moyer, Dylan M. Smith, Jaymie R. Meliker

“…These findings underscore potential risk for CVD outcomes in relation to low-to-moderate As exposure, and highlight the necessity for additional rigorous, well-structured studies to more clearly delineate the possible effects of low-to-moderate As exposure on different CVD outcomes.…”
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Prosocial Behaviors in 13 to 70 months old Children: A Naturalistic Observation Study by Muhammed Şükrü Aydın

“…Observations were conducted during the children’s activity, free play, and structured play timeframes, and behaviors were recorded by the observer. …”
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Effectiveness of soccer-based programs for community development: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Soemardiawan Soemardiawan, Fitri Anggraini Hariyanto, Sekar Pudak Wangi, Intan Primayanti, Uray Gustian

“…Despite inherent challenges, structured soccer-based initiatives remain promising tools for advancing community development goals through sport. …”
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Meeting the Challenge of Viral Disease Management in the US Wine Grape Industries of California and Washington: Demystifying Decision Making, Fostering Agricultural Networks, and O... by Malcolm B. Hobbs, Selena M. Vengco, Stephanie L. Bolton, Larry J. Bettiga, Michelle M. Moyer, Monica L. Cooper

“…From 2019 to 2020, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 42 wine grape industry professionals (“decision makers”) in the Western United States, from California (n = 32) and Washington (n = 10). …”
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Enhancing Arabic Rhetoric Education through Mind Mapping: A Focus on Bayan & Badi’ by Menik Mahmudah, Lailil Maghfiroh, Nur Hanifansyah, Sultan Abdus Syakur

“…The research method employed is Research and Development (R&D) using the Borg & Gall model, which includes stages such as needs analysis, initial product design, expert validation, revisions, field testing, and product refinement. Data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis involving 30 final-year students at Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Yasini. …”
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Numerical Study of the Boundary Layer Separation of a Low-Pressure Turbine Cascade at Different Incidence Angles by Tianwei Bao, Zhengyang He, Jiale Du, Chengyan Wang, Le Fang, Song Chen

“…These results may offer off-design condition data for the future improvement of RANS models or experimental studies.…”
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ChatGPT in Supply Chains: Initial Evidence of Applications and Potential Research Agenda by Guilherme Francisco Frederico

“…<i>Contributions</i>: this article contributes to the practitioners involved in supply chain activities who desire to have an initial and structured content related to the impacts and applications of ChatGPT on supply chains. …”
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Implementation of Legislation Formulation Policy in The Drafting of Village Regulations in Purworejo Regency, Central Java Province by Heni Susila Wardoyo

“…Moreover, institutional fragmentation, inadequate regulatory support, and restricted access to structured legal assistance further hinder the policy implementation. …”
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Physician knowledge and attitudes towards screening and referral for obstructive sleep apnea: a mixed methods study in a tertiary care hospital by Nicole Beck, Aref G Ebrahim, Samarth Shetty, Salim Afshar, Alben Sigamani, Paul Salins

“… # Methods We did an interview, semi-structured and qualitative, along with a validated questionnaire; OSAKA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes). …”
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Virtual reality as a tool supporting self-motivated training for disability support workers by Jeni Paay, Esther Wilding, Kim Vincs, John McCormick, Rachael McDonald, Lee Trevena

“…Observations, a survey, and structured interviews were used to measure user experience and collect user perceptions. …”
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Impact of Human Resource Quality and Motivation on Service Delivery in Ghana’s Local Government by Cyril D. Xatse, Matsidiso N. Naong

“…Practical/managerial implications: Local Government Service should prioritise HR development through training and structured recruitment practices to improve service quality. …”
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Educators' perceptions on the benefits and barriers of oral PrEP uptake among adolescent girls and young women in Vulindlela, KwaZulu-Natal by Simamkele Bokolo, Eliza Govender

“…The data was transcribed and analysed thematically using the culture-centred approach. …”
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Emerging Business Development Model in the Sports Industry by Ali Ghanbari, Mohammad Soltanhoseini, Zahra Halajpoor, zahra Borgheyan

“…The research tool was a semi-structured interview. The interviewing process continued until theoretical saturation (14 people) was reached. …”
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Dental anxiety among patients visiting a University Dental Centre by A. O. Arigbede, D. M. Ajayi, B. F. Adeyemi, B. Kolude

“…Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous structured questionnaire randomly administered to patients attending the University College Hospital Dental Centre, Ibadan. …”
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Patients' experience of suffering a distal radius fracture with long-lasting impairment-a qualitative study. by Hanna Südow, Cecilia Mellstrand Navarro, Sari Ponzer, Caroline Olsson

“…<h4>Materials and methods</h4>This is a qualitative study performed through semi structured interviews analyzed with content analysis. …”
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Micro-nutrient related malnutrition and obesity in a university undergraduate population and implications for non-communicable diseases by Foluke A Olatona, Sunday A Aderibigbe, Eyitope O Amu, Oluseye O Onabanjo, Kelechi E Nnoaham

“…A pre-tested, semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on socio-demographic and economic characteristics. …”
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A Qualitative Study of the Experience of Multidisciplinary Teamwork in Chronic Critical Illness Patients by Xu X, Jing M, Zhu Y, Jin H, Li L

“…Xiulu Xu,1 Mengjuan Jing,2 Yuxin Zhu,3 Hanghang Jin,1 Liming Li4 1School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Center Intensive Care Unit, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Nursing, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Liming Li, Email syliliming868199@126.comPurpose: To explore the reasons for poor multidisciplinary team (MDT) cooperation of Chronic Critical Illness (CCI) patients and their needs and expectations for carrying out MDT cooperation, with a view to providing references for improving MDT cooperation of CCI patients.Methods: Semi-structured interviews with 15 members of the MDT of CCI patients in a hospital of Henan Province were conducted in September and October of 2024 using a descriptive qualitative design. …”
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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING INDUSTRY IN ENHANCING INMATES' LIFE SKILLS AT CIKARANG CLASS IIA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY by Zaki Difa Taqiyuddin, Markus Marselinus Soge

“… The abstract provided discusses a study focused on the implementation of the Plastic Injection Molding industry at Lapas Kelas IIA Cikarang, which serves as a structured program designed to improve the life skills of inmates. …”
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