Building trust in rural communities: recruitment and retention strategies in developmental science by Ava Reck, Lauren Holley, Kyle Bower, Sarah Whitaker, Caroline Hall, Courtney Brown, Alison Berg, Caroline Alvarado, Diane Bales, Katharine Suma, Kimberly Fowler, Charles Geier, Assaf Oshri

“…Qualitative data was collected from study reflection notes, interviews with extension agents, and participant surveys, alongside quantitative measures tracking enrollment, contacts, referrals, and participant trust.ResultsOur findings suggest that trust-building efforts, including community engagement teams, reciprocal community relationships, family and family-centered environments, and tailored communication strategies, enhanced participant engagement. …”
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Voices unveiled: a mixed-methods exploration of family planning education, access, and Sociocultural determinants for enhancing contraceptive decision-making in western Gujarat, In... by Vaibhav Shrivastav, Yogesh M., Dipesh Parmar, Rohankumar Gandhi, Sakshi Atulbhai Sojitra, Kundal Tanmay Subhash, Shah Pranjal Prasannakumar, Lathiya Moxa Ashokbhai

“…Methods A community-based mixed-method study was conducted. A multistage stratified cluster sampling technique was used to recruit 840 married women aged 18–49 years for the quantitative component. …”
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Post-rehabilitation programme to support upper limb recovery in community-dwelling stroke survivors: a mixed methods cluster-feasibility controlled trial by Janice J Eng, Suzanne McDonough, Gary Adamson, Katy Pedlow, Natalie Klempel, Jenny Hylands, Noelene Hughes, Zoe Campbell, Niamh C Kennedy

“…Focus groups with participants explored the acceptability and feasibility. Individual interviews with intervention therapists explored how feasible it was to embed the intervention into practice, and determine the feasibility of a future larger, mixed methods, randomised controlled trial. …”
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Production, use and nutritive value of fruit wastes as feed in and around the city of West Arsi Zone and Sidama Regional State by Bekana Selgan Duguma, Abule Guye, Ajebu Nurfeta, Adugna Tolera, Sintayehu Yigrem

“…The study areas were chosen using a muti-stage purposive sampling technique and 306 respondents in total-102 from each of Shashemene, Hawassa and Yirgalem-were randomly chosen and interviewed. …”
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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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Sero-epidemiology of Coxiella burnetii infection in domestic ruminants in the prefectures of Beyla and Mamou, Guinea by Tea Mama Agnès, Tialla Dieudonné, Soromou Lanan Wassy, Salako Albert Sourou, Kaba Lanceï, Tchabo William, Somda Martin Bienvenu

“…A structured qualitative and quantitative questionnaire was administered by trained interviewers to 48 people, mainly livestock farmers. …”
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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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Loss to Follow-Up among HIV Positive Pregnant and Lactating Mothers on Lifelong Antiretroviral Therapy for PMTCT in Rural Uganda by Matilda Kweyamba, Esther Buregyeya, Joy Kusiima, Vianney Kweyamba, Aggrey David Mukose

“…We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. …”
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A Constructivist Approach to Visualise Organisational Agility by Henning Bundtzen, Mark Heckmann, Gerriet Hinrichs

“…Repertory grid structured interviews based on PCP generate simultaneously quantitative and qualitative results. …”
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Energy, Efficiency and Sustainability: Carbon Footprint Reduction in Industry Through the Implementation of the Iso 50001 Standard by Miguel W. Bernabe, Gina R. Gonzales, Margarita J. Egúzquiza, Rosario Lopez, Roger O. Lujan, Lino R. Rodríguez

“…Quantitative methods were used to measure CO2 emission reductions and energy efficiency improvements. …”
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Perception of Private and Public Medical Services In Romania by Eva-Cristina Petrescu, Diana-Eugenia Ioncică

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Public health services: implementation of healthcare technologies by Andrii Shipko, Serhii Shklyar, Oleksii Demikhov, Henryk Dzwigol

“…This study provides the identified priority directions for realizing the regional and population programs to implement them further. …”
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Understanding patient needs and preferences for joint protection in hand osteoarthritis through mixed methods patient co-design by Dimitra V. Pouliopoulou, Joy C. MacDermid, Nicole Billias, Victoria D’Alessandro, Emily Lalone, Ruby Grewal, Pavlos Bobos

“…Qualitative semi-structured interviews with 20 purposefully sampled participants provided in-depth insights into lived experiences with HOA and preferences in JPPs. …”
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Mental health risks and support for frontline workers during the 2013–2016 Ebola outbreak by Ira Chaturvedi, Andrew S. Huang, Amy Luo, Alexander H. Chang, J. Lee Jenkins, Edbert B. Hsu

“…Of these, 14 articles addressed the epidemiology of MHW for FWs, 3 addressed MHW interventions for FWs, and 5 addressed both topics. Studies interviewing FWs offered a glimpse into the unique psychological burden of responding to the outbreak, highlighting themes of stress, anxiety, social isolation, fear, and guilt. …”
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Exploring the Current Situation and Developing Strategies for Behavior Change to Improve Antibiotic Use in West Africa: Protocol for a Multidisciplinary Interventional Research Pro... by Maresa Neuerer, Carine Baxerres, Denise Dekker, Blandine Bila, Daniel Arhinful, Leslie Mawuli Aglanu, Charity Wiafe Akenten, Boubacar Coulibaly, Ali Sié, John Humphrey Amuasi, Aurélia Souares

“…Qualitative methods will include participant observations, in-depth and key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. The quantitative part will consist of the development of an inventory of circulating antibiotics and a household survey. …”
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Leveraging the dynamic adaptation process to address LGBTQ+ health equity in New Mexico high schools by Cathleen Elizabeth Willging, Cathleen Elizabeth Willging, Daniel Shattuck, Daniel Shattuck, Mary M. Ramos, Mary M. Ramos, Bonnie O. Richard, Adrien Lawyer, Elizabeth Dickson, Gregory A. Aarons

“…Data sources included annual structured assessments of EIP implementation, individual and small-group qualitative interviews with school professionals, periodic debriefs and interviews with implementation coaches, and coach activity logs. …”
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PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA TAJWID INTERAKTIF BERBASIS APLIKASI ANDROID PADA MATA PELAJARAN BTQ DI SEKOLAH DASAR by Tri Widiastuti, Ma'as Shobirin, Ummu Jauharin Farda

“…This study employs the R&D development method, as well as quantitative and qualitative approaches. …”
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