“A pilot study of MAP – a program for handling of aggressive behaviour in psychiatric wards. An evaluation of mediating mechanisms” by Andreas Rognmo, Erlend Bugge

“…Methods A qualitative exploratory study design was used. Data was collected by repeated semi-structured interviews of four participants at two different timepoints, using thematic analysis to analyse the written transcripts. …”
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Matrix metalloproteinases and biochemical dysregulation in pediatric cerebral palsy: a clinical perspective by Kaleem Maqsood, Wizdah Chuhdary, Humera Naveed, Nabila Roohi

“…Demographic and clinical data were collected using a structured proforma. …”
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MODELLING HOUSEHOLD DEMAND FOR PLANTAIN IN URBAN COMMUNITIES, OYO STATE by Olabisi Damilola Omodara, Akinsola Temitope Oyebanji, Tijesunimi Oluwapelumi Olakojo

“…A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Primary data was collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive Statistics and the Linear Approximate Almost Ideal System Model. …”
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Enhancing South African science education: The impact of concept cartoons on teaching terminology during science investigations in intermediate phase by Warda Abrahams

“…Method: An interview-based, qualitative study was conducted with Grade 4 Natural Sciences teachers using semi-structured interviews and a case study. The data collection involved the use of concept cartoons in teaching scientific terminology, and the teachers’ observations and feedback were collected through interviews. …”
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Educational Technologies in Ruwiki: Systematization of Materials for the Unified State Examination, Student Practice, Seminars for Volunteers by Natalia Senatorova

“…Special attention is paid to the process of structuring and systematizing encyclopedic articles of various volumes and quality for creating a portal for preparing for the Unified State Exam (EGE) / Basic State Examination (BSE) within the materials of the Internet encyclopedia. …”
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Continuing professional development in Eswatini: Factors affecting medical practitioners’ participation by Rodney H. Magwenya, Andrew J. Ross

“…Methods: A qualitative study using seven in-depth semi-structured interviews and three focus group discussions (FGDs) of medical officers working in the public heath sectors in Eswatini was conducted between November 2020 and February 2021. …”
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Baseline assessment of knowledge, attitude, practice, and adherence toward antimicrobials among women living in two urban municipalities in Lalitpur district, Nepal. by Nisha Jha, Sajala Kafle, Mili Joshi, Aakriti Pandey, Prakriti Koirala, Shital Bhandary, Pathiyil Ravi Shankar

“…A total of 1207 individuals (580 in Mahalaxmi and 627 in Godawari) were involved. Data on demographics, knowledge, attitude, practice, and adherence was collected using a pre-validated structured questionnaire.…”
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Effect of exercise intervention on anxiety among college students: a meta-analysis by Peng Chen, Peng Chen, Nur Shakila Mazalan, Denise Koh, Yusha Gu

“…ObjectiveThis study conducted a meta-analysis to examine the impact of exercise interventions on anxiety levels among college students.MethodsUnder Review Manager 5.3 and Stata17.0, subgroup analyses were conducted on data from 514 subjects across 10 studies from Chinese and English literature. …”
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Post–intensive-care morbidity among pediatric patients: prevalence, risk factors, and the importance of the post–intensive-care clinic in Thailand by Chanapai Chaiyakulsil

“…Background Long-term survival data for critically ill children discharged to post-intensive care clinics are scarce, especially in Asia. …”
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The Influence of Product Quality and Electronic Word of Mouth on Customer Loyalty in Skincare Products at Sociolla Cirebon by Ristalia Indy, Pebi Yanti Nobu Aq, Yusuf Yusuf, Rahmadi Rahmadi

“…Employing a quantitative research method with an associative approach, the study surveyed 150 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted via a structured questionnaire encompassing three principal dimensions: product quality, e-WOM, and customer loyalty. …”
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Factors Associated with the Non-Adherence of TB Screening in Children Aged by Lidwina Vania Shaynaputri, Anindita Soetadji, Dea Amarilisa Adespin, Stefani Candra Firmanti

“…Subjects were children <15 years old with smear-positive TB patient's close contact. Data were collected from interviewed parents or guardians of the child using a structured questionnaire. …”
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ANTECEDENTS OF PHARMACY STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: A CLUSTER ANALYSIS STUDY by Theophilus Ehidiamen Oamen, Ayodapo Oluwadare Jegede

“…We examined the antecedents of interest as clusters depicting measures of relative strength of study behaviors, group study behavior, perceived lecturer support, perceived program difficulty, and a single demographic variable-age, evaluated in the context of self-reported academic performance. Using a structured questionnaire, cross-sectional survey data was obtained from 352 undergraduate pharmacy students in their third, fourth, and fifth year from three Nigerian pharmacy schools from April to May 2024 and analyzed using Two-step cluster analysis. …”
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Managing collaboration between Traditional and Western health practitioners in mental health care, Limpopo province, South Africa by Nare J. Masola, Mpho Maotoana

“…Thirty-seven participants were selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data were analysed thematically. …”
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Strategies to Reduce Hospital Length of Stay: Evidence and Challenges by Rahim Hirani, Dhruba Podder, Olivia Stala, Ryan Mohebpour, Raj K. Tiwari, Mill Etienne

“…While interventions such as enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, multidisciplinary care teams, and structured discharge planning have demonstrated efficacy in reducing HLOS, their success varies based on healthcare setting, patient complexity, and resource availability. …”
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Assessing the knowledge of farmers in managing finger millet blast disease for sustainable agriculture and food security by Melkamu Andargie, Merkuz Abera, Tesfaye Alemu, Berhanu Bekele

“…Objective This study was conducted from August to November 2022 to assess farmers’ awareness and practices related to finger millet blast disease in Northwestern Amhara, Ethiopia. Methods A semi-structured questionnaire was employed to assess farmers’ knowledge and perception about finger millet blast disease and the management practices. …”
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Hierarchy of labor motives of different professional groups of employees of medical institutions by A. V. Kukurika, E. I. Iurovskaia

“…The study involved employees of various professional categories of public medical institutions – the Republican Clinical Tuberculosis Hospital and the Makeyevka Municipal TB Dispensary. Labor motives are structured into 3 blocks: material, socio-psychological and individual.Results. …”
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Population size, habitat association, and local residents' attitude towards rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) in Zegie Peninsula, Ethiopia. by Birkie Alehegn, Zewdu Kifle

“…We applied the strip-transect counting method to estimate the population size and determine the density of rock hyrax in the area. We used structured questionnaires and informant interviews to assess local people's attitudes. …”
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The Role of Evidence-Based Design in Enhancing Architectural Design Process of Healthcare Buildings: A Case Study of General Hospitals in Sulaimani City by Zhekaf Sulaiman Mustafa Hassan 1, a, *, Dr. Fouad Jalal Mahmood 2, a

“…The research utilizes a mixed method in a systematic, multi-phased approach for data collection. This includes qualitative phone interviews, structured questionnaires, and interviews to gather subjective insights from architects working in three offices in Sulaimani City. …”
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Caracterización social de pequeños y medianos sistemas productivos bovinos en el departamento Norte de Santander, colombia. by Deisy Carolina Celis Alba, Cesar Augusto Uron Castro, Nancy Rodríguez Colorado

“…The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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An Investigation of the Educational Problems of Gifted Children in the Preschool Period According to the Perspectives of Mothers by Fatma Betül Şenol

“…The study group consists of 75 mothers with gifted children determined through the criterion sampling method. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed with the content analysis technique.Findings: In the study, it was determined that preschool teachers gave information to families about their children's different developmental characteristics, learning skills, giftedness, and creativity. …”
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