Frail older people ageing in place alone and their perception of the built environment in rural and urban sites: a mixed-methods study by Maria Gabriella Melchiorre, Marco Socci, Giovanni Lamura, Sabrina Quattrini

“…Methods Data were collected for the main IN-AGE “Inclusive Ageing in Place” study, which was carried out in 2019 in Italy. For this paper, semi-structured interviews involving 40 participants aged 65 years and over in the Marche Region (Central Italy) were processed, and a mixed-methods analysis (quantitative/qualitative) was conducted. …”
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Parental role in paediatric cancer treatment decision making at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: A mixed method study by Daniel Betemariem, Leul Deribe, Aklil Hailu, Haileyesus Adam, Nataliya Berbyuk Lindström

“…Additionally, 11 in-depth interviews were conducted with selected parents. Logistic regression and thematic analysis were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively. …”
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A Multi-Institutional Study Regarding the Perceptions of Students and Faculty Members About Constructive Feedback for Medical Students in Medical Education by Fatteh R, Phayo Y, Raza MM, Naing TT, Phyo Z, Arja SB

“…The attention of feedback shifted from teachers’ feedback techniques to learners’ goals, acceptance, and assimilation of feedback and impact-focused approaches. This study explored the perceptions of medical students and faculty regarding the importance of constructive feedback and the process of feedback in medical education.Methods: An explanatory, sequential, mixed-method approach was used, beginning with a survey followed by interviews. …”
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Development of a Framework for Youth- and Family-Specific Engagement in Research: Proposal for a Scoping Review and Qualitative Descriptive Study by Sarah E P Munce, Clementine Jarrett, Vjura Senthilnathan, Dorothy Luong, Brooke Allemang, Katherine Bailey, Elaine Biddiss, Maria T Britto, Francine Buchanan, Christine Cassidy, Andrea Cross, Jessie Cunningham, Gina Dimitropoulos, Scott E Hadland, Monika Kastner, Tieghan Killackey, Kristina Kokorelias, Colin Macarthur, Samantha Micsinszki, Chavon Niles, F Virginia Wright, Alene Toulany

“…The risk of bias of included studies will not be assessed. Extracted data will be quantitatively summarized using numerical counts and qualitatively using content analysis. …”
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Evaluation of a Sentinel Hypertension Surveillance System in Mojo, East Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: Concurrently Embedded Mixed Design Study by Abiyie Demelash Gashe, Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Dawit Zenebe Weldemichael, Aman Yesuf Endries

“…ResultsThe study invited 14 key informants, and all were willing to participate in the interview. …”
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Communities against cancer: a qualitative study assessing the effectiveness of a community engagement initiative in improving cancer awareness for marginalised communities by David Wright, Rebecca Foster, Phoebe Miles, Nicola Duffield, Sally Rickard, Jane Frankland, Lynn Calman, Claire Foster

“…Methods A qualitative approach was used involving interviews and observations of meetings and community activities, supported by documentary analysis of minutes, grant applications, reports and quantitative descriptions of grant-level data. …”
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“A good physician works full-time?” – a mixed-methods study on (mis)conceptions about part-time work in hospitals by Barbara Jarmila Germann, Julia Frey, Alain Soltermann, Janna Küllenberg

“…METHODS: We conducted an exploratory mixed-method study, combining a qualitative interview study with reflexive thematic analysis of 19 participants, and an online quantitative survey of 553 physicians. …”
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Unpacking Evaluative Meaning-Making Resources in Verbal Movie Descriptions: A Comparative Study of Native and Non-Native English Speakers by Muhammed Parviz, Alireza Jalilifar, Alexanne Don

“…The study employed a combination of both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. …”
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Understanding Classroom Foreign Language Learning Anxiety: A Case Study of British Literature in a Mainland China University Context by Feng Wang, Rongrong Xu, Zhong Lin

“…Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted to gain deeper insights into the determinants of anxiety, with thematic analysis used to identify internal and external factors contributing to FLLA. …”
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Fostering engagement using a wearable for self-tracking assisted psychotherapy with refugees diagnosed with complex PTSD: a feasibility pilot study by Lisa G. Riisager, Lisa G. Riisager, Lotte Huniche, Jakob Eg Larsen, Thomas Blomseth Christiansen, Lotte Kring, Sabina Palic, Sabina Palic, Stine Bjerrum Moeller, Stine Bjerrum Moeller

“…Quantitative data was collected from the OBT and qualitative data consisted of semi-structured post-treatment interviews and session logbooks. …”
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Integrating Digital Competencies into Legal Education: A Pedagogical Framework for the Future by Guzal Ergasheva, Rustam Khursanov, Dildora Bazarova, Razzoq Altiyev, Albina Tadjibaeva, Gulnoza Yusupdzhanova, Zaynabjon Madatova

“…A mixed-methods design was employed, combining pre- and post-intervention surveys, six focus group interviews, and non-participant classroom observations across twelve teaching sessions in three institutions. …”
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Barriers and preferences in advance care planning: a mixed-methods study of end-stage kidney disease patients and caregivers in India by Bharathi Naik, Anuja Damani, Arun Ghoshal, Shankar Prasad Nagaraju, Pankaj Singhai, Swathi Nayak Ammunje, Ravindra Prabhu Attur, Naveen Salins

“…Qualitative data were obtained from semi-structured interviews with 34 patients and 6 caregivers. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics; qualitative data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke’s framework. …”
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Nursing and medical students’ views on their knowledge related to the Sustainable Development Goals – a mixed methods study at three Swedish universities by Maria Niemi, Helle Mölsted Alvesson, Daniel Helldén, Olivia Biermann, Eva Henje, Helena Nordenstedt, Carl Johan Sundberg, Tobias Alfvén

“…From the full group of survey responders, 21 students participated in 5 focus group discussions (FGDs) and 9 individual interviews. The survey findings were summarized through descriptive statistics and the interviews and FGDs were analyzed by qualitative content analysis. …”
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How Effective is Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Tool? A Case Study of Zirobwe Sub County Luweero District, Uganda. by Lydia Mazzi Kayondo Ndandiko, Lilian Oryema, Ronald Kitasala

“…The methodology: A case study research design method was adopted, and employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches to bring in-depth analysis and discussion of the problem. …”
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Digitisation and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Artefacts in Cultural Centres in Uganda: A Case Study of Igongo Museum and Cultural Centre, Mbarara. by Twesigye, Christopher

“…The target population was 1600 and a sample of 330 respondents was selected using purposIVE and simple random sampling. Questionnaires, interview guides and an observation checklist were used to collect data. …”
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Decentralized Revenue Management and Health Service Delivery in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government by Christine, Nayebare

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AN ANALYSIS OF GOMORY CUTTING PLANE METHOD APPLICATION IN THE OPTIMIZATION OF PRODUCTION PROFIT: A CASE STUDY OF GRIYA BATIK NOTONEGORO JEMBER by Girlyas Rasta Yunta, Susi Setiawani, Rafiantika Megahnia Prihandini

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Adoption of ICT in Hotel Sector During COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda: Case Study of Selected Hotels in Kigezi Sub Region. by Tushabe, Sylivia Byarugaba, Turyasingura, Benson, Rwotolonya, Sarah

“…Thestudy aimed to examine the effects of ICT on the hotel sector in the Kigezi region,the adoption of ICT in hotels during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and ICT trends in thehotel business for 2023. The study employed a case study design, utilising qualitativeand quantitative approaches to provide relevant and accurate research information.Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, 68 respondents wereselected to participate from a total population of 250. …”
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Ambulance clinicians’ perspectives on interprofessional collaboration in prehospital emergency care for older patients with complex care needs: a mixed-methods study by Ann-Therese Hedqvist, María Jiménez Herrera

“…Methods An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was employed in this study, conducted in southern Sweden. In Phase 1, quantitative data were collected via an online survey completed by 118 ambulance clinicians (ACs). …”
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Development and description of a theory-driven, evidence-based, complex intervention to improve adherence to treatment for tuberculosis in the UK: the IMPACT study by Annie S. K. Jones, Rob Horne, Jacqui White, Trish Costello, Marcia Darvell, Aaron S. Karat, Karina Kielmann, Helen R. Stagg, Adam T. Hill, Heinke Kunst, Colin N. J. Campbell, Marc C. I. Lipman

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