Unravelling the importance of spatial and temporal resolutions in modeling urban air pollution using a machine learning approach by Alireza Zhalehdoost, Mohammad Taleai

“…This study proposes a structured machine learning (ML)-based framework to examine how temporal and spatial resolution choices affect the accuracy of urban air pollution modeling. …”
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On Introduction to q1,q2-Linear Diophantine Fuzzy Sets and Their Applications by Muhammad Bilal Khan, Adrian Marius Deaconu, Javad Tayyebi, Bandar Bin-Mohsin, Loredana Ciurdariu, Miguel Vivas Cortez, Nurnadiah Zamri

“…The notion of parameter mappings is about creating and managing a structured relationship between parameters across different systems or processes. …”
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Navigating a New Normal: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Pediatric Tracheostomy Parent-Caregiver Experience by Laine DiNoto, Adrianne Frankel, Taylor Wheaton, Desirae Smith, Kimberly Buholtz, Rita Dadiz, Kathryn Palumbo

“…Study Design: Parent-caregivers completed surveys and participated in semi-structured interviews about their experiences learning to care for their child with a tracheostomy tube. …”
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Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Anambra State, Nigeria: Prevalence, pattern, determinants and coping strategies by Benjamin Chukwunonso Okonkwo, Nkiru Nwamaka Ezeama, Gabriel Chidera Edeh, Shadrach Arinze Okolo, Chinonuju Franklin Chiekezie, Chidindu Prince Anagwu, Michael Chukwuebuka Awugosi

“…Materials and Methods This cross-sectional survey enrolled 400 pregnant women receiving ANC at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State. Data collection utilised semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires. …”
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‘It causes me to minimise myself’: impostor phenomenon in simulation educators by Kirsty J. Freeman, Debra Nestel, Stephen Houghton, Sandra E. Carr

“…Using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, we explored the lived experiences of 20 simulation educators. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Bridging theory and practice: Experiences of diagnostic radiography students during clinical training in resource‐constrained settings by Sylvia Shafuda, Edwin Daniels, Abel Karera

“…Methods A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted using face‐to‐face, semi‐structured interviews with 18 diagnostic radiography students (six each from years 2 to 4) from one participating university. …”
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Knowledge, level of acceptance, and perception of low socio-economic status families towards Covid-19 vaccination in Tarlac Province by Jeremy Peralta, Kistlae Milla, Martricia Miranda, Ralph Leiner Punzalan, Christian Salum, Luzviminda G. Rivera

“…The study utilized a quantitative approach via descriptive-correlational research design, while a structured, validated, and reliability-tested questionnaire was used in data gathering through online surveys and face-to-face interviews. …”
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A Perspective on Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop Within Digital Twin Frameworks for Automotive Lighting Systems by George Balan, Philipp Neninger, Enrique Ruiz Zúñiga, Elena Serea, Dorin-Dumitru Lucache, Alexandru Sălceanu

“…This study presents a structured integration of Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing within a digital twin (DT) framework for validating headlamp systems. …”
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Impact of Participatory Forest Management Implementation on Forest Condition: A Case Study of Dinsho and Agarfa Districts Forest Reserves, Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia by Umer Abdela

“…To gather insights on the perceived status of these forests, the study employed semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations. …”
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The Effect of Lifestyle Modification Program on Growth Parameters and Mood Status among Adolescent Girls Having Anemia by Jaklein R. Younis, Hanan N. Zaki

“…Four tools used to collect data of this study, they are socio-demographic Structured Interview questionnaire, growth parameters measurement scales, Hemoglobin level measurement scale, and Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale (KADS). …”
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Malnutrition and associated risk factors in orphanages in Punjab, Pakistan: an analytical study by Naveed Ali, Muhammad Farhan Farid, Alfur Rehman, Ahmad Mujtaba Khaliq, Ahmad Hussen Tareq

“…Anthropometric measurements were taken using standardised measuring instruments, and data were collected using structured questionnaire. …”
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Effect of Self-Care Guidelines on Knowledge and Practice of Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Rasha A. Z. Ali, Sanaa A. Nour, Inaam H. Abdelaati

“…The study subjects consisted of 200 pregnant women recruited from the antenatal clinic. The data collection tools include a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess the pregnant women's characteristics, obstetric history, and women’s knowledge regarding gestational diabetes mellitus. …”
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Perceptions and anticipated factors influencing the adoption of early supported discharge through hospital-at-home by Chong Yau Ong, Ming Jun Kueh, Sungwon Yoon

“…The data were transcribed and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis framework.Results Interview responses were obtained from 24 patients. …”
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Development, use and evaluation of a national digital platform for physiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic - lessons learned by A. Svensson-Raskh, J. Danielsbacka, C. Fridén, M. Fagevik Olsén, M. Nygren-Bonnier

“…Furthermore, it is recommended to establish a structured approach for knowledge sharing to be prepared for future crises. …”
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Automated Skin Cancer Report Generation via a Knowledge-Distilled Vision-Language Model by Lawhori Chakrabarti, Boyu Zhang, Hengyi Tian, Aleksandar Vakanski, Min Xian

“…This study presents a multimodal vision-language model (VLM) trained using a two-stage knowledge distillation (KD) framework to generate structured medical reports from dermoscopic images, with descriptive features based on the 7-point melanoma checklist. …”
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Farmers’ perception of enablers and barriers to the adoption of renewable energy technologies for farming: a case study of the Lawra Municipality in the Upper West Region of Ghana... by Ransford Teng-viel Karbo, Lynn J. Frewer, Francisco J. Areal, Albert Boaitey, Glyn Jones

“…Purposive and snowballing non-probability sampling techniques were used. A semi-structured interview protocol was developed and used for in-depth interviews involving farmers (n = 36) in Lawra Municipality and stakeholders (n = 7) within the renewable energy ecosystem in Ghana. …”
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Healthcare Associated Infections Management inside Intensive Care Units: “What do nurses think about their head nurses?” A qualitative pilot study by Eva Cappelli, Jacopo Fiorini, Federica Canzan, Lucilla Livigni, Angelica Carnevale, Alessandro Sili

“…Nurses and head nurses from three ICUs were recruited. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically. …”
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Smartphone addiction and depression among health sciences students during COVID-19 pandemic by Merve Kurnaz Ay, Ahmet Topuzoğlu, Zeynep Meva Altaş

“…In the qualitative part of our study, semi-structured online interviews were conducted with 12 students. …”
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Communication with children about parental bipolar disorder: a qualitative interview study by En-Nien Tu, Kate EA Saunders, Layla Rashid, Louise Dalton, Cathy Creswell

“…Recruitment occurred via social media, emails, and community outreach between April 2022 and April 2023. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 parents with BD or non-BD partners and 12 charity workers or mental health professionals. …”
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Leveraging AI tools in finance education: exploring student perceptions, emotional reactions and educator experiences by Pamela Córdova, Alberto Grájeda, Juan Pablo Córdova, Alejandro Vargas-Sánchez, Johnny Burgos, Alberto Sanjinés

“…However, an increase in fear was also observed, which could be considered a negative activating emotion that, ultimately, still fostered learning. Semi-structured interviews with educators revealed both the opportunities and challenges of AI integration. …”
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