A psychometric study: The validation of a school quality assessment tool by H. Berbar, S. Lotfi, M. Essaoudi, M. Talbi

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Recommendations for optimising pilot and feasibility work in surgery by K. Fairhurst, S. Potter, J. M. Blazeby, K. N. L. Avery

“…Methods The findings from a quantitative analysis of funded surgical PAFS over a 10-year period and in-depth qualitative interviews with surgeons, methodologists and funders were triangulated and synthesised with available methodological guidance on PAFS. …”
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The experience of social isolation in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis: a qualitative study by Keke Diao, Jiajia Wang, Yijia Huang, Yanjun Zhang, Dingshuo Guo, Luke Zhang, Yan Shan

“…However, most of the current research in this field is quantitative, and there are few qualitative studies on SI in PD patients. …”
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Video-based education messaging to enhance optimal uptake of malaria preventive therapy in pregnant women: a mixed methods study involving pregnant women and midwives in Uganda by Rita Nakalega, Denis Mawanda, Ruth Nabisere-Arinaitwe, Nelson Mukiza, Cynthia Ndikuno Kuteesa, Robert Menge, Clemensia Nakabiito, Jane Nabakooza, Abel Kakuru, Lynn Atuyambe, Philippa Musoke, Mary Glenn Fowler, Zubair Lukyamuzi

“…Methods This study describes the second phase of a mixed methods study conducted among pregnant women (living with and without HIV) and midwives from a public antenatal care clinic in Kampala, Uganda. …”
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Elicitation Study Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour that analyses the intention to Adopt Electronic Commerce in the Elderly by Nadia Soto-Hernández, Elizabeth E. Grandón, Patricio Ramírez-Correa

“…The instrument is developed through an elicitation study following a qualitative methodology. Thirty-four older Chilean people were interviewed based on a questionnaire of open questions associated with consequences, social referents, and obstacles to the use of electronic commerce. …”
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Investigating the feasibility of an 8-week mindful breathing programme on breathlessness and self-efficacy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an open-label study by Shirley Harris, Jennifer Jordan, Amanda Wilkinson, Philippa Seaton

“…Descriptive statistics and pre-post-change scores will be reported for quantitative data. A qualitative interview exploring participant experiences of the MBI will be undertaken at the 3-month follow-up point with 10 participants. …”
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Global Technology Trends Monitoring: Theoretical Frameworks and Best Practices by Nadezhda Mikova, Anna Sokolova

“… Theoretical and applied studies about monitoring technology trends are carried out by organizations at global, national, sectoral, and corporate levels. …”
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Increasing uptake of self-management education programmes for type 2 diabetes in primary care: the Embedding research programme including an RCT by Melanie J Davies, Shona Agarwal, Danielle H Bodicoat, Alan Brennan, Simon Dixon, Helen Eborall, Agnieszka Glab, Laura J Gray, Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Lisa Huddlestone, Nicky Hudson, Anju Keetharuth, Kamlesh Khunti, Caroline Kristunas, Graham Martin, Alison Northern, Mike Patterson, Daniel Pollard, Rebecca Pritchard, Sally Schreder, Jane Speight, Bernie Stribling, Jackie Sturt, Jess Turner, Christina Weis

“…Health economics data were collected from SSME provider databases and questionnaires and interviews with practice managers and CCG staff. An integrated ethnographic study included observations, interviews and document analysis. …”
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Beyond mass food production and consumption: the emergence of alternative food networks in Romania by Sergiu Florean, Remus Crețan, Claudia Doiciar

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Medical students’ perception of a unique humanistic mentoring program in a religious university: a convergent parallel mixed methods study by Tsung-Ying Chen, Wen-Lin Lo, Li-Chuan Kuo

“…Qualitative data from 20 interviewees based upon purposive sampling were collected through one-to-one interviews based on a semi-structured interview guide. …”
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I simply have to accompany my parents to sell, nothing else!: a multi-method exploration of barriers and facilitators of extracurricular physical activity among Mexican schoolchild... by Gabriela Argumedo, Michael W. Beets, Jesús Garcés, Fritz Culp, Edgar Denova, Rocío Alvarado-Casas, Anabelle Bonvecchio-Arenas, James F. Thrasher, Alejandra Jáuregui

“…Methods A multi-method cross-sectional study was performed. Six focus groups with children (aged 9–12 years), six focus groups with parents, 10 one-on-one interviews with parents, 12 interviews with teachers, and six interviews with head teachers were conducted across Campeche, Morelos, and Mexico State, Mexico. …”
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A co-designed intervention to support people living with achalasia to eat in a social setting: a feasibility study by Melika Kalantari, Amelia Hollywood, Rosemary Lim, Majid Hashemi

“…Outcome measures were based on recruitment and retention rates, the APEASE criteria for usability and acceptability, self-reported changes in eating behaviours, and qualitative feedback from participant interviews. Results The study aimed to recruit 20 participants, and this target was achieved, resulting in a 100% recruitment rate. …”
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Motherhood role concerns in young women with breast cancer: a mixed-methods study by Qian Zhang, Wenjuan Gao, Xiaoxu Li, Dan Wang, Linping Zhang, Mengjiao Xu, Yuping Liu, Jing Han

“…Results In the quantitative study, parenting concerns scored 3.24 ± 0.65 (range: somewhat to very concerned). …”
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The impact of technological mega trends on the development of universities in Iran; A case study of the effects of technological developments on the financing of public universitie... by Reza Naghizadeh

“…Next, the initial theoretical framework was verified using tools such as studying documents and previous studies, statistics and events, and interviewing 13 experts. …”
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“It’s beyond enough”: teachers’ experiences and perspectives of rehabilitation inclusion for working with deaf and hard of hearing children in rural areas of China by Zhizhuo Wang, Wangwei Lin, Hong Qiu, Zebo Lan

“…Conclusion The findings suggested that more attention should be focused on public special education school in underdeveloped rural areas of China. Although this study provided rich information of the targeted population, future research should incorporate rigorous quantitative methods to strengthen the scientific foundation of the findings and enhance their generalizability.…”
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Business Models and Strategies for Managing Indigenous-based Natural Tourism in and around Danau Sentarum National Park (Ecotourism Meliau Hamlet) by Wiwit Astari, Yooce Yustiana, Nandang Prihadi

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Use of sedative drugs in specialist palliative care (iSedPall): a multi-modal intervention pilot study protocol by Christoph Ostgathe, Claudia Bausewein, Eva Schildmann, Jeremias Bazata, Maria Heckel, Saskia Kauzner, Carsten Klein, Sabine H. Krauss, Alexander Kremling, Manuela Schneider, Andreas Seifert, Kerstin Ziegler, Christian Jäger, Jan Schildmann

“…The primary feasibility outcomes and formative evaluation of the implementation process will be explored using quantitative (retrospective cohort study, survey) and qualitative elements (focus groups, interviews). …”
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A Sociological Study of Promoting Happiness Interactions in Mashhad (A Mixed Study) by Mohammad hasan sharbatiyan

“…This research has used purposeful-typical, simple random sampling appropriate to the volume of each urban area and spatial and regional sampling in step, qualitative (collective case study), quantitative step (descriptive survey) and point interpolation method (spatial analysis). …”
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Conceptual Model of Factors Affecting Mathematics Literacy Based on the Perspective of 9th Grade Students: A Qualitative Research by Narges Yaftian, Maryam Shayan

“…Findings from several studies indicate that in the domain of student education, factors such as academic skills and motivation (Cleary & Kitsantas 2017; Kitsantas et al. 2021), textbook content (Dewantara, 2020; Pakpahan, 2017; Suharyono & Rosnawati, 2020), mathematical interest and self-concept (Chu et al., 2016; Brown  & Stillman, 2017; Holenstein et al., 2021), gender (Magen-Nagar, 2016), teaching methods (Retnawati et al., 2018; OECD, 2013b; Fauzan, & Arnawa, 2020; Wentzel et al., 2017), teachers’ behavior (Magen-Nagar, 2016), emotional support from teachers (Wentzel et al., 2017), and school type and the facilities (Kartianom & Ndayizeye, 2017) impact students' mathematical literacy levels.A review of existing national and international research on mathematical literacy reveals that numerous studies, primarily using quantitative approaches, have been conducted internationally to assess mathematical literacy and the factors influencing it at schools and universities. …”
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Analisis Penerapan TELOS Feasibility Study Sebagai Kriteria Penilaian Kelayakan Investasi pada UMKM: Studi Kasus Inkubator Bisnis di Lampung by Aini Kolbiana, Evony Silvino Violita

“…This study aims to provide investment feasibility assessment criteria that can be used to assess MSMEs so they can help increase opportunities to obtain investment. …”
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