Enhancing public accountability in a city authority by Christopher Neil Makanga, Laura A. Orobia, Twaha Kigongo Kaawaase, Isaac Nkote Nabeta, Rachel Mindra Katoroogo, John Munene

“…Future studies can use a quantitative methodology, more so to test the proposed conceptual model of public accountability. …”
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A comprehensive mixed-methods analysis of women’s cardiovascular health needs in Georgia, United States by Marlo Vernon, Brianna McIndoe, Michael J. Ryan, Amanda Behr, Daria Ilatovskaya, Ananya Chakraborty, Suma Yellamraju, Ara Idun, Jennifer Sullivan

“…Concurrently, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 56 women and 11 healthcare providers to explore knowledge of blood pressure (BP) management, access to preventive services, and barriers to care. …”
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Practice and effects of the "Integrated Control and Prevention of Three Highs and Six Diseases" strategy of chronic disease management in Chengyang district, Qingdao city: prelimin... by Haipeng WANG, Wenyu FAN, Xiaopang RAO, Yu ZHANG, Xinguo HOU, Liangxia CHEN, Gaohui ZHANG

“…Qualitative and quantitative analyses were conducted in the study. Results Among the "Three Highs" patients in the district, the standardized treatment rate and control rate were increased but the incidence of complications was effectively controlled after the implementation of the "Integrated Control and Prevention of Three Highs and Six Diseases" management strategy. …”
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Integrating Ethical, Cultural, and Legal Dimensions into Higher Education: Advancing 21st-Century Competencies in Central Asia by Fazliddin Jalilov, Rokhat Safarova, Akmaljon Akramov, Elbek Musayev, Ulzana Rakhimova, Siyovush Shukrullayev, Xosiyatxon Mirzaxmetova

“…Grounded in a mixed-methods design, it combines quantitative surveys (n = 312) and qualitative interviews with educators, students, and policymakers across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. …”
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The meaning of manageable neuropathic pain after SCI by Marlon L. Wong, Kimberly D. Anderson, Kathryn E. Roach, Linda Robayo, Nicholas P. Cherup, Roberta Vastano, Gabriel Fernandez, Eva Widerström-Noga

“…Complete pain relief is often unattainable, making the concept of “manageable pain” a critical focus for improving quality of life. This study aims to elucidate the meaning of manageable pain for individuals with chronic NP post-SCI.MethodsA mixed-methods approach was employed, involving qualitative interviews and quantitative assessments with 36 participants experiencing moderate to severe NP.ResultsThe qualitative data revealed three major themes: Manageable Pain, Unmanageable Pain, and Ways to Control Pain. …”
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Innovative Maritime Learning through Virtual Tour and Augmented Reality with an Interactive Approach for Competency Enhancement by Dimas Pristovani Riananda, Afif Zuhri Arfianto, Isa Rachman, Muhammad Izzul Haj, Aminatus Sa'diyah, Widya Emilia Primaningtyas

“…The research employed a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to assess the platform's effectiveness. …”
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Innovative Maritime Learning through Virtual Tour and Augmented Reality with an Interactive Approach for Competency Enhancement by Dimas Pristovani Riananda, Afif Zuhri Arfianto, Isa Rachman, Muhammad Izzul Haj, Aminatus Sa'diyah, Widya Emilia Primaningtyas

“…The research employed a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to assess the platform's effectiveness. …”
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Evaluating blockchain technology for contract farming in tanzania: A task-technology fit analysis by Cesilia Mambile, Hilda Abraham Mwangakala, Frederick Chali, Bernard Julius, Deo Shao, Hector Mongi, Fredrick Ishengoma

“…The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data from 100 stakeholders (60 farmers, 20 agricultural officers, 15 agribusiness representatives, and 5 government officials). …”
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From insufficient rainfall to livelihoods: understanding the cascade of drought impacts and policy implications by L. Cavalcante, D. W. Walker, S. Kchouk, G. Ribeiro Neto, T. M. N. Carvalho, M. M. de Brito, W. Pot, A. Dewulf, P. R. van Oel

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Internet and telephone intervention to support patients discontinuing long-term antidepressants in primary care: the REDUCE research programme including RCT by Tony Kendrick, Beth Stuart, Hannah Bowers, Mahboobeh Haji Sadeghi, Helen Page, Christopher Dowrick, Michael Moore, Mark Gabbay, Geraldine Leydon, Guiqing Lily Yao, Shihua Zhu, Paul Little, Gareth Griffiths, Glyn Lewis, Carl May, Joanna Moncrieff, Chris F Johnson, Una Macleod, Simon Gilbody, Rachel Dewar-Haggart, Samantha Williams, Wendy O’Brien, Riya Tiwari, Catherine Woods, Tasneem Patel, Naila Khan, Emma Maund, Nadja van Ginneken, Amy Din, Claire Reidy, Rebecca Lucier, Bryan Palmer, Taeko Becque, Yumna Masood, Natalie Thompson, Ellen van Leeuwen, Marta Glowacka, Adam WA Geraghty

“…Design Two systematic reviews (one qualitative); qualitative interviews with patients; qualitative interviews and focus groups with healthcare practitioners; co-production of online interventions with patients and practitioners; feasibility randomised controlled trial; definitive non-inferiority cluster randomised controlled trial with health economic evaluation; and quantitative and qualitative process evaluations. …”
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Characterization of dairy farms based on the urea nitrogen content of bulk tank milk in Paraná State, Brazil by Monique Figueiredo-Paludo, Magali Soares dos Santos Pozza, Fabio Seiji dos Santos, Ferenc Istvan Bánkuti, Maximiliane Alavarse Zambom, Antonio Leandro Chaves Gurgel, Jesús Alberto Cardozo Osorio, Kleves Vieira de Almeida, José Augusto Horst, Tairon Pannunzio Dias-Silva, Luís Carlos Vinhas Ítavo, Geraldo Tadeu dos Santos

“…For this, 32 dairy farms were randomly selected for application of a questionnaire assessing qualitative and quantitative variables. Interviews and samplings of bulk tank milk were carried out from October 2018 to October 2019. …”
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Feasibility and potential effect of a pilot blended digital behavior change intervention promoting sustainable diets over a year by Ujué Fresán, Miguel López-Moreno, Sergi Fàbregues, Paquito Bernard, Anna Boronat, Vera Araújo-Soares, Laura M. König, Joren Buekers, Guillaume Chevance

“…Qualitative data was collected through interviews at the end of each phase. Results showed high feasibility and acceptability: 100% retention rate, 75% attendance at all feedback sessions, and an average response rate of 86% to the dietary questionnaires. …”
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Emotional intelligence, transformational leadership, and team satisfaction during the COVID-19 period in Belgium by Sabrina Chevalier, Sabrina Chevalier, Antoine Perot, Sophie Klenkenberg, Florence Dumoulin, Joséfine Declaye, Samuel Stipulante, Alexandre Ghuysen, Alexandre Ghuysen, Méryl Paquay, Méryl Paquay

“…Interviews with head nurses identified key crisis interventions, which informed the development of a satisfaction questionnaire. …”
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Reducing dementia-related stigma and discrimination among community health workers in Brazil: protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial by Nicolas Farina, Deborah Oliveira, Sara Evans-Lacko, Cleusa P Ferri, Carolina Godoy, Fabiana A F da Mata, Elaine Mateus, Ana Carolina Arruda Franzon

“…Around 10–15 participants will take part in follow-up semistructured interviews to further explore feasibility. Quantitative analyses will follow an ‘intention to treat’ approach. …”
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Development and refinement of an online CARD (Comfort Ask Relax Distract) course for organizations and providers delivering vaccinations and other needle procedures by Anna Taddio, Anthony N. T. Ilersich, C. Meghan McMurtry, Kaytlin Constantin, Lucie M. Bucci, Victoria Gudzak, Charlotte Logeman, Natalie Crown, Mandy Kohli, Erin Ledrew, Noni E. MacDonald

“…In the first two phases, experts and non-experts provided feedback using surveys and semi-structured interviews. In the third phase, new learners answered a knowledge test and attitudes survey. …”
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Total healthcare costs of deinstitutionalized long-term care provision in the Netherlands: an instrumental variable analysis by Erik M. E. Wackers, Florien M. Kruse, Hubert J. J. M. Berden, Simone A. van Dulmen, Niek W. Stadhouders, Patrick P. T. Jeurissen

“…In addition, we conducted semi-structured interviews with managers and policymakers to provide context for the quantitative data and validate our findings. …”
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Analysis of science learning outcomes on motion and force topics among seventh-grade students from gender perspective by Dian Nugraheni, Aisyah Az-Zahro, Agung Mulyo Setiawan, Erni Yulianti, Isnanik Juni Fitriyah, Fatimah Az-Zahro

“…Data were collected using a test instrument (12 two-tier multiple-choice questions, C3-C5 cognitive levels), questionnaires, and teacher interviews. Quantitative descriptive and inferential data analyses (independent samples t-test) were conducted after normality and homogeneity tests. …”
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Drug dispensing in public community pharmacies: evidence from the MedMinas project by Camilla Vieira Neves, Sabrina Cerqueira-Santos, Rafaella de Oliveira Santos Silva, Tatiana Chama Borges Luz, Noemia Urruth Leão Tavares

“…Data collection took place between April and October 2019 and included interviews and documentary research. Quantitative data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics and qualitative data was subjected to thematic content analysis. …”
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Determinants of performance in the board examination for Mechanical Engineering graduates of the Nueva Vizcaya State University, Bambang campus by Dale Mark N. Bristol, Larry P. Remolazo, Ernesto B. Bausel Jr., Jeanelyn R. Tominez, Jemimah P. Natividad

“…The data were gathered through surveys and interviews of mechanical engineering graduates and faculty members involved in board exam preparation programs. …”
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Enhancing Accessibility, Engagement, and Motivation in Counseling Services for Secondary Schools through Gamified Blended Mobile and Virtual Reality Therapy by Putri Taqwa Prasetyaningrum, Norshahila Ibrahim, Eka Aryani, Rully Ningsih, Ibnu Rivansyah Subagyo

“…Methods: A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining quantitative methods (pre- and post-intervention surveys, along with behavioral tracking) and qualitative methods (semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis of focus group discussions). …”
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