Mother’s perceptions of healthy diet for children in Ukraine by Lesia Heiko, Tetiana Yurochko

“…The study applies the qualitative methodology of semi-structured interviews using the strategy of a snowball and maximum variation sampling approaches interviewing mothers of preschool children in Lubny (Poltava Region, Ukraine) including local- and national-level health experts. …”
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Digital and analogical discretion: an exploratory study of Italian street-level bureaucrats by Rebecca Paraciani, Roberto Rizza

“…Information gathered through a series of semi-structured interviews was analysed, with a focus on the digitalisation process. …”
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It helps to talk: A guiding framework (TRUST) for peer support in delivering mental health care for adolescents living with HIV. by Carol Wogrin, Nicola Willis, Abigail Mutsinze, Silindweyinkosi Chinoda, Ruth Verhey, Dixon Chibanda, Sarah Bernays

“…There are potential risks for peer supporters, including being overwhelmed by engaging with and feeling responsible for resolving relationally and structurally complex problems, which warrant considerable supervision. …”
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Synergistic effects of neuroprotective drugs with intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in acute ischemic stroke: A Bayesian network meta-analysis. by Chun Dang, Qinxuan Wang, Yijia Zhuang, Qian Li, Yaoheng Lu, Ying Xiong, Li Feng

“…This study conducted a structured search of PubMed, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Wanfang Data, and CNKI databases from their inception to March 2024. …”
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From vocational to graduation: A mixed methods study of support needs for vocational learners pursuing post-graduate education in South Africa by Debbi Groome, Charmaine Cunningham

“…The first phase was conducted in 2021 and involved an analysis of grades followed by semi-structured interviews to obtain qualitative insights. …”
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Relationships Between Self-Reported Sleep Quality, Quantity and Timing on Workdays vs Work-Free Days and Lifestyle Factors in Healthy Adults by Aslamyar D, Pilz LK, von Gall C

“…However, rather than accommodating these needs, everyday life is often structured around rigid societal times that can result in sleep deficits and poor sleep quality. …”
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Accessibility and competency development: student experiences of a simulated practicum in postgraduate psychology training by Jaeva Shelley, Adam J. Rock, Nicola Schutte, Suzanne M. Cosh, Kylie Rice

“…The present study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of postgraduate professional psychology students completing a fully simulated practicum.Method Seven semi-structured focus groups were conducted, in which students (N = 30) shared their perspectives of competency development within a simulated practicum, benefits, and challenges, of a simulated practicum. …”
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Institutional governance and responsiveness to antimicrobial resistance: a qualitative study of Australian hospital executives by Alex Broom, Jennifer Broom, Katherine Kenny, Pamela Konecny, Jeffrey J. Post

“…Hospital accreditation processes and regulatory structures were not sufficient to induce efficacious AMS. …”
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Challenges and opportunities for breast cancer early detection among rural dwelling women in Segamat District, Malaysia: A qualitative study. by Désirée Schliemann, Wilfred Mok Kok Hoe, Devi Mohan, Pascale Allotey, Daniel D Reidpath, Min Min Tan, Nur Aishah Mohd Taib, Michael Donnelly, Tin Tin Su

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Individual semi-structured interviews with 22 people (health professionals, cancer survivors, community volunteers and member from a non-governmental organization) and four focus group discussions (n = 22 participants) with women from a local community were conducted. …”
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Legal aspects of functional security standardisation of the Internet of Things by P. S. Klimushyn, V. Ye. Roh, T. P. Kolisnyk

“…To support the Internet of Things, technologies such as built-in devices, cloud and fog computing, big data processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are used to produce intelligent physical objects. …”
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Navigating Pluralism in Medicine: Healthcare Practices Among Older Adults in West Manggarai, Indonesia by Puri Swastika Gusti Krisna, Fajar Nurcahyo

“…A qualitative approach was used, involving semi-structured&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">interviews with 10 older adults from Pantar village, selected through purposive sampling. …”
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The cost of rehabilitation after critical illness: a comparison of hospitalization costs for traumatic brain injury and non-traumatic brain injury patients with disorders of consci... by Miao Yu, Zhongmou Huang, Yansui Yang, Yulin Wang, Hai Ren, Shilan Tang

“…Factors associated with higher hospitalization costs included non-TBI etiology, local residents, medical insurance, LOS, self-employed, surgical treatment, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) intervention.ConclusionHospitalization cost structures were similar across etiologies, emphasizing value-driven care priorities. …”
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18 F sodium fluoride PET/CT in patients with prostate cancer: Quantification of normal tissues, benign degenerative lesions, and malignant lesions by Jorge Oldan, A Hawkins, Bennett Chin

“…Mean and maximum standardized uptake values [SUVs (SUV mean and SUV max )] were made in normal background regions (n = 470) including soft tissues (liver, aorta, bladder, adipose, brain, and paraspinal muscle) and osseous structures (T12 vertebral body, femoral diaphyseal cortex, femoral head medullary space, and ribs). …”
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Mapping existing research on flushing peripheral vascular catheters: a scoping review protocol by Liping Liu, Peter J Carr, Orlaith Hernon, Jiaxin Deng, Catriona Duggan, Leo R Quinlan, Zina Alfahl

“…Two independent reviewers will screen the records and extract data based on the review questions. The reporting will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews, with the results and discussion structured according to the Patterns, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for practice and Research recommendations framework.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval is not required for this study. …”
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Percepciones del profesorado de Educación Física de Secundaria en Andalucía: metodología y expresión corporal (Teacher perceptions of school physical education in Andalusia: method... by Manuel Villard Aijón, Manuel Tomás Abad Robles, Mar Montávez Martín, Estefanía Castillo Viera

“…Data were analyzed with SPSS 20, in a descriptive way. …”
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Effect of health education on knowledge, perception, and intended contraceptive use for family planning among university students in Pakistan by Ramesh Kumar, Maliha Anwar, Nawal Naeem, Muhammad Asim, Reya Kumari, Sathirakorn Pongpanich

“…A self-administered and structured questionnaire comprising variables on knowledge level and intended contraceptive use was conducted among randomly selected students (n = 396). …”
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Revisiting the Control Systems of Autonomous Vehicles in the Agricultural Sector: A Systematic Literature Review by Vinayambika S. Bhat, Yong Wang

“…Unlike previous reviews that primarily classify algorithms based on technical specifications alone, this study uniquely maps these algorithms to real-world agricultural challenges, providing a structured framework that aligns control methodologies with practical implementation scenarios. …”
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An Investigation Study About Characteristics of Fitness Centres in Tirana City by Aida Bendo, Rando Kukeli

“…Methodology: The researchers used descriptive survey research in this study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Stakeholder Communication on Destination Branding through Three Destination Axes in the Musi River Tourism Area, South Sumatra, Indonesia by Agustin Rozalena, Mahendra Wijaya, Prahastiwi Utari, Andre Novie Rahmanto

“…The sampling technique was purposive sampling, and eight people were deliberately selected to be interviewed in a semi-structured, in-depth manner and observed. Data analysis used the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana Interactive Model. …”
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COVID‐19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors Among Persons With Disabilities in Ghana's Ashanti Region by Abdul‐Aziz Seidu, Irene G. Ampomah, Theophilus I. Emeto

“…Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among 402 PWDs in two districts of the Ashanti Region of Ghana from December 2021 to March 2022. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive (frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (binary logistic regression). …”
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