Biological constraint in digital data encoding: A DNA based approach for image representation by Muhammad Rafi Muttaqin, Yeni Herdiyeni, Agus Buono, Karlisa Priandana, Iskandar Zulkarnaen Siregar, Wisnu Ananta Kusuma

“…Digital data encoding is crucial for communication and data storage, but conventional techniques, such as ASCII and binary coding, have drawbacks in terms of processing speed and storage capacity. …”
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Critical success factors in the implementation of cloud ERP in SMEs: A case study in Brazilian organizations by Leonardo Moro Barbieri, Michele Kremer Sott

“…The NVivo software was used for interview coding, and content analysis was performed based on the coded data. …”
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Is Oral Communication Apprehension Reasonable?: A Study on Sociocultural Factors Among Indonesian EFL Learners by Haifa Ali Salem Mansoor Al Awlaqi, Imam Ghozali

“…It also offers valuable insights for educators to implement strategies that can alleviate the sociocultural burden faced by many EFL learners, especially relevant in Indonesia's context within the expanded circle of English language learning, where cultural nuances significantly influence language acquisition experiences.…”
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Relevance and Adaptation of Sorogan Method in Modern Islamic Boarding Schools: Opportunities and Challenges by Muhammad Miftah Ulhaq, Rizal Nurzain, Melinda Koestanti, Taufiqurrahman, Tarsono

“…However, the challenges faced include time constraints due to the tight schedule combining formal and diniyah curricula and the need to adapt to technology. …”
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AFRICAN MIGRANT WOMEN’S AGENCY IN THE DIASPORA by Julian

“…I argue that African migrant women’s experiences and identities are complex and fluid. Despite facing marginalisation and victimisation, African migrant women actively assert their agency and multifaceted identities. …”
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Coping mechanisms for students with mental disorders: An exploratory qualitative study at Busitema University's Mbale and Busia Campuses. by Enid Kawala Kagoya, Joseph Mpagi, Paul Waako, Martha R L Muhwezi, Agnes Namaganda, Allan G Nsubuga, Christine Etoko Atala, Francis Okello, Ambrose Okibure, Ronald Kibuuka, Ernest Wandera, Kalisiti Ndamanywa, Joseph Kirabira

“…In recent years, Ugandan universities have faced a rising incidence of mental health issues among students, with prevalence rates of mental disorders reaching up to 60% among undergraduates. …”
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Highlanders: a qualitative study to explore the experiences of home care nurses in rural areas in Italy by Nicolas Capitani, Laura Rasero, Yari Longobucco, Camilla Elena Magi, Paolo Iovino, Stefano Bambi, Diletta Calamassi

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face, and audio was recorded with home care nurses. …”
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Parametric Analysis and Control of Bedding-Inclined Asymmetric Stress in Double-Arch Tunnels: A 3DEC-Based Study on Jointed Rock Masses by Pai Zhang, Wangrong Li, Liqiang Xu, Fengwei Wu, Zaihong Li, Pei Tai, Leilei Liu

“…Double-arch tunnels in inclined layered jointed rock masses face risks of lining cracking and collapse under bedding-inclined asymmetric stress (BIAS); however, related studies remain limited. …”
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Challenges of Research Performance Evaluation in Iran: A Qualitative Study by Nadia Saniee, Shahram Sedghi, Abdolreza Noroozi chakoli, Salime Goharinezhad, Leila Nemati anaraki

“…Participants in this qualitative study were selected using a purposive sampling method. 11 Out of 21 experts from the two areas of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education were interviewed face-to-face, by telephone, and WhatsApp social media based on an interview guide. …”
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Smoking cessation in people with multiple sclerosis: qualitative study on the current practices and barriers for delivering assistance from the perspective of healthcare profession... by Christoph Heesen, Daniel Kotz, Claudia H Marck, Karin Riemann-Lorenz, Alex Maximilian Keller, Barbara von Glasenapp

“…This study aimed to explore the current practices and barriers faced by MS clinicians in Germany.Design A qualitative study design, using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis.Setting Interviews with participants were held online, via telephone or face-to-face at our institute in Hamburg, Germany.Participants We recruited eight neurologists and four MS nurses from hospitals, neurology practices and rehabilitation facilities in Germany via purposive and snowball sampling.Results We identified 27 codes across four themes: (1) knowledge: the 12 participants demonstrated a satisfactory general knowledge of the negative impacts of smoking on MS (2) current practice: significant variability was reported in the current practices, with some clinicians providing detailed advice while others merely assessing smoking status without further advice or assistance. (3) Barriers: key barriers identified included limited consultation time, perceived lack of patient motivation and insufficient availability of resources, like information material, for effective smoking cessation support. (4) Needs and wishes: participants wished for specific smoking cessation courses to which they could refer patients, as well as information material to use during patient counselling.Conclusion The study reveals considerable gaps in the consistency and comprehensiveness of smoking cessation support provided by MS clinicians in Germany. …”
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“Many People Do Not Consider Us Human” Violence Against Commercial Sex Workers in Gondar City: A Phenomenological Study by Habitu Birhan Eshetu, Amare Zewdie, Eshetu Girma, Ayenew Kassie, Asmamaw Adugna, Adane Nigusie, Simegnew Handebo

“…Sex workers are a marginalized group that often faces a heightened risk of experiencing violence, however little is known from the perspectives of sex workers in Ethiopia. …”
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Proportion of Immediate Postpartum Anaemia and Associated Factors among Postnatal Mothers in Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Asenake Abebaw, Temesgen Worku Gudayu, Bayew Kelkay

“…Data were collected through both face-to-face interview and maternal chart review by using a pretested questionnaire. …”
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Knowledge towards Strabismus and Associated Factors among Adults in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Aragaw kegne Assaye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Natnael Lakachew Assefa, Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal

“…Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested structured questionnaire through face to face interview from April 17 to May 01, 2019. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of fetal heart monitoring with a mobile cardiotocograph (iCTG) device in underserved settings: An exploratory qualitative study from Tanzania. by Dorkasi L Mwakawanga, Sanmei Chen, Yhuko Ogata, Minami Suzuki, Yuryon Kobayashi, Miyuki Toda, Naoki Hirose, Yoko Shimpuku

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We adopted an exploratory qualitative study to analyze the barriers and facilitators of fetal monitoring using the mobile cardiotocograph device in primary healthcare facilities. Seventeen face-to-face in-depth interviews with healthcare providers and seven focus group discussions with women were conducted. …”
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Comparison of Common Methods of Extraction and Rotation in Exploratory Factor Analysis to Validate the Addiction Potential Questionnaire of 12-18-Year-Old Iranian Children by Aboubakr Jafarnezhad, Haleh Ghaem Maralani, Ali Sahraian, Jafar Hassanzadeh

“…The face and content validity (both quantitatively and qualitatively) as well as reliability (using Cronbach's alpha) were assessed and confirmed. …”
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“Let me hear what you’re needing”: exploring how HIV providers conceptualize patient-provider interactions with people with HIV who use drugs using a harm reduction framework by Stephanie L. Creasy, James E. Egan, Sarah Krier, Jessica Townsend, Jessica Ward, Mary Hawk, Emma Sophia Kay

“…Providers included anyone who had worked at their respective clinic for ⩾1 year and who had face-to-face contact with patients (e.g., front desk staff, nurses, physicians, and social workers). …”
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Digital Health Technologies for Coeliac Disease: A Realist Approach by Rosie Cooper, Matthew Kurien, Steve Ariss, Geoff Wong

“…Included articles were thematically coded and synthesised. Findings included effectiveness and benefits to individuals in a range of areas including QoL, GFD-adherence and reduction in face-to-face appointments, as well as reports of no effect. …”
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Stakeholders’ perspectives and experiences with the quality of essential medicines in primary healthcare facilities in Ghana: a qualitative study by Irene A. Kretchy, Gifty Sunkwa-Mills, Maxwell A. Antwi, Stanley K. Alor, Antoinette Squire, George Y. Afful, Tobias F. Rinke de Wit, Kwabena F. M. Opuni

“…Methods Thirty-four stakeholders comprising health facility administrators, pharmacy managers, healthcare providers, medicine manufacturers and distributors, and regulators were interviewed using face-to-face audio-recorded semi-structured interviews. …”
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Parents knowledge, attitude, and practice on nutrition of child with severe acute malnutrition in Awi Zone public Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023 by Birhaneslasie Gebeyehu Yazew, Yeneabat Birhanu Yohanes, Daniel Adane Endalew, Zewdu Bishaw Aynalem

“…Details of parents’ nutritional awareness (knowledge, practice, and attitude) were assessed in face-to-face structured health interviews with the data collectors. …”
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Determinants of neonatal near misses among neonates admitted to Guji and Borena zones selected public hospitals, Southern Ethiopia, 2021: A facility based unmatched case control st... by Anteneh Fikrie, Elias Amaje, Amana Jilo Bonkiye, Wako Golicha Wako, Alqeer Aliyo, Takala Utura, Nurye Sirage, Boko Loka

“…The data collection included a pretested and structured face-to-face interviewer administered questionnaire with a supplementation of maternal and neonatal medical records with checklists. …”
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