Evaluating blockchain adoption barriers in China’s IP trade and protection internationally by Qiang Li, XiaoLong Wen, Zijing Wu

“…BackgroundBlockchain technology offers transformative potential for international intellectual property (IP) trade and protection, yet its adoption in China faces significant barriers.MethodThis study utilizes the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to quantitatively prioritize regulatory, technological, economic, and sociocultural barriers, drawing on data from expert interviews.FindingsThe analysis identifies regulatory barriers, particularly compliance costs (weight: 0.308) and data security regulations (0.168), as the primary challenges, largely due to stringent regulations such as China’s Cybersecurity Law. …”
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Comparing Iraqi Regional Differences on Infant Feeding through Breastfeeding and Formula by Anna Grace Tribble

“…To understand the relationship between women’s feeding strategies for their children and the context in which they live in Iraq, mixed methods are deployed through analysis of surveys and interviews. Using data from the 2000 and 2011 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, trends are quantitatively examined in breastfeeding and infant formula use for Iraq using linear probability models. …”
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Evaluating the measurement properties and feasibility of physical activity and physical function assessments for children undergoing acute cancer treatmentKey points by Sarah L. Grimshaw, Nicholas F. Taylor, Rachel Conyers, Nora Shields

“…Feasibility was assessed quantitively (a priori thresholds), and qualitatively (semi-structured interviews, focus-groups). …”
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Integration of Communicative Arabic Learning based on Freedom Thinking Strategy by Taufik Taufik, Shofi Nafisah, Muhammad Afifudin Dimyathi, Achmad Yani

“…In this research, a phenomenological qualitative research method was used to find out the description and identification of Arabic learning strategies with a focus on freedom thinking and communication. The data of this study were obtained from literature-based descriptive analysis and student response in interviews. …”
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Ethnomedicinal indices based ethno-veterinary plant profile of Yousaf Baba Hills, District Mohmand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan by B. Khan, M. S. Khan, H. A. Jan, Barkatullah, K. N. Khan, A. Hashem, G. D. Avila-Quezada, E. F. Abd_Allah

“…The aim of our research is to chronicle, explore, and quantitatively assess ethnoveterinary knowledge. The current study documents the use of ethnoveterinary plant medicine for curing different animal ailments. …”
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Evaluating digital transformation preparedness among Vietnamese enterprises by Thuan Nguyen, Ly Thi Thao Dang

“…Amid Vietnam’s ongoing digital transformation, this study evaluates the readiness of Vietnamese enterprises for comprehensive digital change, identifying a significant gap in their preparedness for Industry 4.0. …”
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Development of Virtual Laboratory-based Learning Media on Sensor and Actuator Device Elements by Khoirotun Nisa, Anik Nur Handayani

“…Data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. This study involving 77 students from class XI of Industrial Automation Engineering (Teknik Otomasi Industri/TOI) SMK PGRI Singosari showed results that the teaching materials achieved a combined validity value of 92.41% for the guidebook, 93.88% for the job sheet, and 93.20% for the Wokwi platform. …”
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CHALLENGES DETERRING EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE LAND SERVICE DELIVERY IN LAND MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BUREAU OF ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA by Daniel Amente, Dereje Terefe, Bersisa Kecho

“…The data were collected from the main office and five sub-city administration offices using Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, and questionnaire. …”
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Transforming Higher Education Curriculum Through OBE-Based Semester Learning Plans Integrated with Mpu Kuturan’s Ethical Framework by Ni Rai Vivien Pitriani, Luh Putu Widya Fitriani, Komang Ayu Suseni

“…Data were collected through document analysis, interviews with lecturers, and classroom observations. …”
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Compliance with forest management institutions in Ghana: Communities’ perceptions and actor constellations under pandemic and epidemic health shocks by Ametus Kuuwill, Jude Ndzifon Kimengsi, Lukas Giessen

“…This theoretical lens highlights the adaptive roles of actors at the interface of health shocks and forest sustainability. Future studies should quantitatively and cross-culturally clarify the determinants of forest management institutional compliance.…”
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Digitalization of Differentiated History Teaching Materials Based on Galuh Regents History to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Ability by Miftahul Habib Fachrurozi, Yulia Sofiani, Laely Armiyati

“…Data collection involves interviews, questionnaires, observations, and tests. …”
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS AND COPING MECHANISMS OF RICE FARMER HOUSEHOLDS IN MUARA BELIDA DISTRICT MUARA ENIM REGENCY BEFORE AND DURING THE PANDEMIC by Yunita, Riswani, Agustina Bidarti

“…Data collection is done directly through interviews using a questionnaire. The samples used were 80 farmer households which were taken through simple random sampling technique. …”
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Does the flirting behaviour of a selection of black South African youths differ from Western perspectives on flirting by Franzel Du Plooy-Cilliers, Linda Venter

“…Secondary aims are to explore whether some black South African youths’ perceptions of acceptable flirting behaviour differ from their interpretation of their parents’ views, and to utilise a qualitative research design in order to identify useful and appropriate variables that could be tested quantitatively in follow-up studies. It is cautiously concluded that there are both similarities and differences between the reported flirting behaviour of South African youths from an African background and Western research findings on flirting behaviour. …”
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The impact of REM-sleep behavior disorder on people with Parkinson’s disease and their partners by Eva M. Prins, Angelique Pijpers, Noortje Verbeek, Sirwan K. L. Darweesh, Angelika D. Geerlings, Marjan J. Meinders, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Karin D. van Dijk, Lisanne J. Dommershuijsen

“…We aimed to determine how RBD affects HRQoL using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitatively, we analyzed data from the PRIME-NL Parkinson Evaluation study, including 829 PwP and 452 partners, using multivariable regression models to examine the association between screen-positive RBD and HRQoL. …”
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Electronic Development of Local Content-Based Citizenship Education Course Modules in South Sumatra by Amir Hamzah, Nurlaeli Nurlaeli, Aulia Rizki Febriani, Isnainun Wahyu Saputra, Ines Tasya Jadidah, Ahmad Syarifuddin

“…Data collection techniques through questionnaires, observations, and interviews. The subjects of this study were students and lecturers. …”
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Masking by health care and public safety workers in non‐patient care areas to mitigate SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: A systematic review by P. Daniel Patterson, Quentin S. Mcilvaine, Lily Nong, Mary K. Liszka, Rebekah S. Miller, Francis X. Guyette, Christian Martin‐Gill

“…One of 9 studies quantitatively assessed differences in SARS‐CoV‐2 infection based on use of masks in non‐patient care settings. …”
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Transforming care with community breast pain clinics: a validated innovative solution benefitting patients and the healthcare system by John Robertson, Emily Griffiths, Thilan Bartholomeuz, Veronica Rogers, Mark Sibbering, Kevin Clifton, Izaak Gilchrist

“…The East Midlands Breast Pain Pathway (EMBPP) aims to establish a new pathway that improves patient care and eases pressure on BCDCs, as well as being cost-beneficial and providing a positive patient experience.Aim and objectives This study aims to evaluate the impact of the EMBPP on patient care, including safety, costs incurred by the health system and patient experience.Methods The EMBPP was analysed quantitatively and qualitatively using data extracted from the community breast pain clinics (CBPCs), BCDCs, patient-reported outcome measures, clinic costs, family history data and staff interviews.Results Breast cancer incidence within the cohort of patients with a full 12-month follow-up period was shown to be 3.7 per 1000 patients, below the population estimates in the literature. …”
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How and why front-line health workers (did not) use a multifaceted mHealth intervention to support maternal and neonatal healthcare decision-making in Ghana by Diederick E Grobbee, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Hannah Brown Amoakoh, Evelyn Korkor Ansah, Linda Yveoo, Irene Agyepong

“…We quantitatively analysed SIM card activity data for patterns of voice calls, SMS, data and USSD. …”
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Menciptakan Layanan Pengawasan Ketenagakerjaan secara Profesional, Moderm dan Bermartabat Berbasis Teknologi Digital by Yeni Nuraeni, Nurlia Rahmatika, Firdausi Nuzula, Faizal Amir Nasution

“…The analysis was carried out qualitatively and quantitatively descriptively using primary data obtained through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. …”
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Improving health-promoting workplaces through interdisciplinary approaches. The example of WISEWORK-C, a cluster of five work and health projects within Horizon-Europe by Deborah De Moortel, Michelle C Turner, Ella Arensman, Alex Binh Vinh Duc Nguyen, Víctor Gonzalez

“…It applies an international co-creative and developmental evaluation of tailored compassionate workplace programs, and mixed-methods process and impact evaluation combining a timed series of quantitative cross-sectional panel surveys, qualitative interviews and fieldwork, and policy document analysis. …”
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