Strengths and weaknesses of Global Positioning System (GPS) data-loggers and semi-structured interviews for capturing fine-scale human mobility: findings from Iquitos, Peru. by Valerie A Paz-Soldan, Robert C Reiner, Amy C Morrison, Steven T Stoddard, Uriel Kitron, Thomas W Scott, John P Elder, Eric S Halsey, Tadeusz J Kochel, Helvio Astete, Gonzalo M Vazquez-Prokopec

“…The main goal of this observational study was to compare and contrast the information obtained through GPS and semi-structured interviews (SSI) to assess issues affecting data quality and, ultimately, our ability to measure fine-scale human mobility. …”
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Factors Influencing Older Adults’ Perception of the Age-Friendliness of Their Environment and the Impact of Loneliness, Technology Use, and Mobility: Quantitative Analysis by Eric Balki, Niall Hayes, Carol Holland

“…MethodsIn this cross-sectional quantitative observation study, data from 92 older adults aged 65-89 years were collected in England from March 2020 to June 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the CODE ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Program: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis by Eka Ginanjar, Arif Mansjoer, Lusiani Rusdi, Rizky Ramadantie, Hadiki Habib, Lies Dina Liastuti, Sally Aman Nasution, Idrus Alwi, Abdul Rashid

“…Methods: This was a mixed-methods study using quantitative and qualitative analyses. …”
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Patient and Health Care Provider Perspectives of Cognitive Difficulties in Dialysis by Frederick H.F. Chan, Phoebe X.H. Lim, Xiaoli Zhu, Jimmy Lee, Sabrina Haroon, Titus Wai Leong Lau, Allen Yan Lun Liu, Behram A. Khan, Jason C.J. Choo, Andrew Davenport, Konstadina Griva

“…Previous work is dominated by quantitative studies, leaving the everyday experience of these impairments and their practical implications poorly understood. …”
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Development of a method for analysing victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF): part I proposal... by Shin-ichi Susato

“…More than 20 years have been taken to complete the decommissioning the nuclear reactors. This study aims to develop a method for studying and following up on the health and health-related states of the victims and the disaster area using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). …”
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Neurosurgical enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme for elective craniotomies: are patients satisfied with their experiences? A quantitative and qualitative analysis by Lei Chen, Bolin Liu, Shujuan Liu, Yuan Wang, Binfang Zhao, Tianzhi Zhao, Lanfu Zhao, Wenhai Lv, Yufu Zhang, Tao Zheng, Yafei Xue, Long Chen, Yingxi Wu, Guodong Gao, Yan Qu, Shiming He

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Effectiveness of the family medicine curriculum in the improvement of skills and knowledge of family medicine residents in Sudan 2024: a quantitative and qualitative survey by Hiba Salah Abdelgadir, Hind Salah Abdelgadir, Nasreldin M. Ahmed, Adel A. Nasser, Abed Saif Ahmed Alghawli, Amani A. K. Elsayed

“…Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with the family medicine specialists and trainers in the SMSB. …”
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Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of hand hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare workers in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala in the COVID-19 context. by Paulina Garzaro, Natalie Fahsen, Michelle M Pieters, Christina Craig, Caroline Q Pratt, Matthew J Lozier, Celia Cordon-Rosales, Douglas R Call, Brooke M Ramay

“…Programs that support appropriate hand hygiene practices may mitigate this risk, although implementation is challenged by several barriers, including limited availability of hand hygiene products at the point of care, as described by the world health organization (WHO). In this study, we used mixed methodologies, including in-depth interviews and surveys to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers to appropriate hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers from 19 public primary and secondary healthcare facilities in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. …”
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Tea and other diet-related practices in relation to sleep health in midlife women from Mexico City: qualitative and quantitative findings by Astrid N. Zamora, Astrid N. Zamora, Elizabeth F. S. Roberts, Lilian Sharp, Catherine Borra, Jennifer Lee, Martha M. Téllez-Rojo, Karen E. Peterson, Libni A. Torres-Olascoaga, Alejandra Cantoral, Erica C. Jansen, Erica C. Jansen

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The Illusion of Competence: A Qualitative Deep Dive into Workplace False Performance by Marie Frances Dunnion, Gbolahan Gbadamosi, Jan Francis-Smythe

“…In this study, False Performance was explored in United Kingdom public-sector organisations for the first time, using novel focus-group methodology and grounded theory. …”
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An Empirical Research on Study Success in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic – a Case Study by Christin Voigt, Jonas Kötter, Natallia Kukharenka

“…Qualitatively, 49 interviews were analyzed in order to identify reasons for the risk of failing to achieve study success. …”
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Mapping the journey: enhancing abortion care in Uganda's health systems by Steve Biko Sigu, Isaac Milton Odongo, Wilbert Nango, Silvester Ochieno Okechi, Annah Kukundakwe, John Musoba Kitui

“…Conducted across nine districts, it highlights challenges within a legally restricted abortion landscape that continues to contribute to high rates of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions.MethodsThe study employed a mixed-methods approach involving client exit interviews and in-depth interviews across nine Ugandan districts from January to June 2024 in 13 Ipas Alliance-supported health facilities. …”
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The Effect of Clove Agricultural Products on Family Welfare Level in Bontobangun Village, Bulukumba Regency by Nur Kumala, Jeddah Yanti, Ichsan Invanni Baharuddin, Titus Adeyemi Alonge

“… This quantitative descriptive study aims to determine how much influence clove agricultural products have on the level of family welfare in Bontobangun Village, Rilau Ale District, Bulukumba Regency. …”
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Localization and Content Validation of the Organizational Readiness of Implementing Evidence-based Practices Scale by CHEN Jiajia, CAI Yiyuan, YANG Wei, MAO Run, LINGHU Lang, XU Dong

“…The IIS scores for the five dimensions and 32 items were ranged from 2.93 to 3.54, and 2.71 to 3.42, presenting good face validity. The cognitive interview results showed that professional expressions were complex to understand.ConclusionsThis study validated the ORIEBP scale and has good content validity and generalizability. …”
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Developing a Comprehensive Assessment Framework for Experiential Quality at Internet Celebrity Check-in Places: Incorporating Embodied Theory in a Quantitative Approach by Wang Danhe, Yuhanis bt Ab Aziz, Lee Shin Yiing

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Synergistic Effect of Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, and Building Information Modeling on Project Performance Measures: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis by Phuong Nguyen, Reza Akhavian

“…Data analysis was conducted on 72 vertical projects through interviews and study of the published articles, reports, and case studies. …”
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‘What is ‘wellbeing’ to doctors in training, and how do we improve it? Results of a quantitative survey and thematic analysis of internal medicine trainees by Alexander Emery, Jesal Acharya, Oliver Fox, Emma Rowlandson

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New Conflicts’ Mapping in the age of Globalization (NEWCOMING) by Vincenzo Emanuele, Mattia Guidi, Alessandro Chiaramonte, Manuela Moschella, Anna Bosco, Mirko Crulli, Marco Improta, Mattia Lupi, Elisabetta Mannoni, Bruno Marino, Aldo Paparo, Gianluca Piccolino, Gabriella Sesti Osseo, Sorina Cristina Soare, Federico Trastulli, Luca Verzichelli

“…To this end, semi-structured interviews will be conducted with citizens who feel alienated from politics. …”
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A Practitioner’s approach to Drucker’s Knowledge- Worker Productivity in the 21st Century—a New Model (Part Two) by Peter S WONG, Philip A NECK

“…It is suggested that more studies using this mixedmethod technique should be conducted to provide the quantitative data to strengthen the methodology. …”
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Internet of Things (IoT), Challenges and Perspectives in Romania: A Qualitative Research by Silviu-Gabriel Szentesi, Lavinia Denisia Cuc, Ramona Lile, Paul Nichita Cuc

“…The implementation in industry, transportation and related services of the Internet of Things system is relatively new, being known and developed by Romanian companies more in the last five years, according to our study. The scientific research carried out was based on the semi-structured interview method, recorded audio and video through the Zoom interface. …”
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