The scope of demand-driven material requirements planning in operative purchasing of a multi-national company: A case study by Ahm Shamsuzzoha, Tuomas Jaakkola

“…The research methodology consists of a mixed method case study approach, where semi-structured interviews were conducted with supply chain professionals from the case company, and quantitative data related to the case company’s operations was analyzed. …”
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A study of the artistic techniques of the French writer Pascal Quignard in the context of developing emotional intelligence in high school students by Nurbanu Abueva, Nurbanu Abueva, Yanqiu Wu, Anna Buzelo, Aisulu Dzhanegizova, Aisulu Dzhanegizova, Dulat Karakushev, Bojan Obrenovic

“…Quignard’s fragmented storytelling, philosophical insights, and concentration on emotional depth might evoke deeper psychological responses. This study combines quantitative empirical evidence based on Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue) scores with qualitative classroom observations and interviews. …”
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Enhancing ethical self-efficacy among dementia caregiver staff: A mixed-methods feasibility study of the care programme by Sigurd Lauridsen, Sofie Smedegaard Skov, Lucca-Mathilde Thorup Ferm, Marie-Eva Berg, Anna Paldam Folker, Peter Simonsen, Frederik Schou-Juul

“…Using the framework of Bowen et al. and a mixed-methods research design, we conducted six face-to-face focus group interviews with nursing home staff, two telephone interviews with nursing home managers, and a survey among 90 participants. …”
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The Challenges Teachers in Interprofessional Teaching Face When Developing a Shared Assumption of Responsibility: A Mixed-Methods Study by Andrea Schlicker, Jan P. Ehlers

“…The learners are usually the focus of the research. This study focusses on the teachers, as they are the ones who carry out the teaching and thus prepare the learners for practice. …”
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A Cross-sectional Study on Stress and Burnout among the AYUSH Doctors in an Eastern Indian State during the COVID Pandemic by Janmejaya Samal, Arunima Haldar

“…Methods: A concurrent mixed-methods cross-sectional study design was adopted for this study. A Google form was used to gather responses from 56 AYUSH doctors using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI), preceded by in-depth interviews with 11 participants. …”
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Healthcare decision-makers’ perspectives on evaluating conflict management training in paediatric healthcare: a utilisation-focused qualitative study by Oscar Lyons, Sarah Barclay, Esse Menson, Juliette Phillipson

“…The theme of resource utilisation included codes relating to the time and cost implications of conflict.Conclusion The study identified essential evaluation areas that align with and expand on Kirkpatrick’s framework, suggesting the need for both qualitative and quantitative data and long-term follow-up. …”
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The Analysis of Driving Factors of Farm Land Equipment to Sprinkler Irrigation Systems (Case Study: the Villages of Ravansar Township) by Jafar Tavakoli, Davoud Jamini

“…The system is being used by the farmers through different parts of the country, namely Ravansar, in recent years. The present study aims at not only analyzing the effects of sprinkler irrigation systems on agricultural activities but also recognizing the driving factors of farm land equipment to sprinkler irrigation systems in managing the water resources of Ravansar rural regions. 2- Materials and Methodology The present quantitative study is of a kind of applied researches in essence and the descriptive-analytic one regarding methodology in which the data are gathered by using documentary and field methods. …”
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Assessment of the Implementation of Anti-Bullying Policies in Universities in Delta State and Implications of Bullying on Health: A Mixed Method Study by Lovelyn Obi, Maureen Ntaji, Mamodesan Okumagba, Chuka Ononye, Linus Obi

“…This mixed-method study used a self-administered structured questionnaire for the quantitative aspect, a total of 600 questionnaires were distributed, and a total of 571 were satisfactorily answered and returned, i.e., a response rate of 95%. …”
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Adapting a digital monitoring system for self-management to geriatric COPD rehabilitation: A participatory mixed method study by Suzanne M Debeij, Eléonore F van Dam van Isselt, Marise J Kasteleyn, Heleen V Krabben, Petra Siemonsma, Wilco P Achterberg, Miriam L Haaksma

“…Methods This participatory mixed-methods study, conducted between October 2022 and June 2023, included interviews with patients and focus groups with healthcare professionals on the usability and feasibility of the system. …”
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Does Community Engagement Boost Pre- and In-Service Teachers’ 21st-Century Skills? A Mixed-Method Study by Khaleel Alarabi, Badriya AlSadrani, Hassan Tairab, Othman Abu Khurma, Nabeeh Kasasbeh

“…It focused specifically on the effectiveness of community engagement in promoting the 4Cs for pre- and in-service teachers and whether such effectiveness differs between pre-service and in-service teachers. This study used a sequential mixed-methods design. A quantitative survey of 160 pre-service and 80 in-service teachers in Abu Dhabi was conducted followed by purposeful qualitative interviews with 20 pre-service teachers. …”
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Organizational Readiness for Change: A Case Study on Change Drivers and Inhibitors from Oman’s Health Professions Education Institutions by Nada Al Moosa, Deena AL Asfoor, Reem AL Alawi

“…For the quantitative part of the study, the authors used the Organizational Change Readiness Assessment OCRA tool to explore the barriers and drivers regarding change implementation experienced by employees at (OCHS) during a period of transition. …”
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Young people in social networks: scaling social interactions and practices of forming individual media environments (based on regional studies) by Dmitrii V. Zernov, Nadezhda V. Shalyutina

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Socratic wisdom in the age of AI: a comparative study of ChatGPT and human tutors in enhancing critical thinking skills by Hoda Fakour, Moslem Imani

“…IntroductionThis study investigates the perceptual differences between ChatGPT and human tutors in fostering critical thinking among students, highlighting the effectiveness of Socratic tutoring methodologies in modern educational contexts.MethodsConducted with a sample of 230 university students in Taiwan, the research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.Results and discussionResults reveal that while a significant portion of students appreciates the benefits of ChatGPT—namely its non-judgmental nature and accessibility—human tutors are acknowledged for their capability to provide tailored feedback and emotional support. …”
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Effects of Politics on the Development of Tourism Industry in Uganda: A Case Study of Ruhija Sector Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Turinawe, Anthony

“…Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates qualitative data from interviews and focus group discussions with quantitative survey responses collected from stakeholders such as local residents, government representatives, and tourists. …”
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The role of HIV-related stigma in utilization of skilled childbirth services in rural Kenya: a prospective mixed-methods study. by Janet M Turan, Abigail H Hatcher, José Medema-Wijnveen, Maricianah Onono, Suellen Miller, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Bulent Turan, Craig R Cohen

“…Additional qualitative in-depth interviews with community health workers, childbearing women, and family members (n = 48) aided our interpretation of the quantitative findings and highlighted ways in which HIV-related stigma may influence birth decisions. …”
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Reproductive health services utilization and associated factors among university youth students in Ethiopia: A mixed-methods study by Tsiyon Birhanu Wube, Solomon Gebremichael Asgedom, Dawit Gebregziabher Abrha, Lielt Gebreselassie Gebrekirstos

“…Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, supplemented by key informant interviews and in-depth interviews. Quantitative analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, and qualitative data were transcribed and analyzed narratively through content analysis. …”
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Investigating multimedia-aided teaching (MAT) in ESP class: A case study from Sharia Business Law course by Tri Pujiati, Arjulayana Arjulayana

“…Data were garnered through observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, while the qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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The Impact of the Selection Process on Organizational Performance: A Case Study of Swedish Development Aid Organization (SWEDO) in the Kurdistan Region by Mehabad Sade Ali, Ali Awni Bestani

“…Questionnaires were used as the main instrument for collecting data. Study revealed that there was a significant positive association between recruitment and selection process and the policies that govern recruitment, moreover the study established that the most effective way of selecting and recruiting people is to adopt more than method of recruitment and to subject the candidates to a final round of interviews.  …”
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Medication Adherence and Perceptions According to the Presence or Absence of a Migration Background in a Dialysis Unit (DIANA Qualitative Study) by Dotta-Celio J, Lelubre M, Bolzon S, Halabi G, Burnier M, Bodenmann P, Pruijm M, Schneider MP

“…Jennifer Dotta-Celio,1– 3 Mélanie Lelubre,1– 3 Sabrina Bolzon,1– 3 Georges Halabi,4 Michel Burnier,5 Patrick Bodenmann,6,7 Menno Pruijm,4,* Marie P Schneider2,3,* 1Department of Ambulatory Care, Pharmacy, Unisanté, Center for Primary Care and Public Health & University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; 2School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; 3Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland, University of Geneva, University of Lausanne, Geneva, Switzerland; 4Service of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; 5Faculty of Biology and Medecine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; 6Department of Vulnerabilities and Social Medicine, Unisanté, Center for Primary Care and Public Health & University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; 7Chair of medicine for Vulnerable Populations, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Marie P Schneider, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Western Switzerland (Institut Des Sciences Pharmaceutiques de Suisse Occidentale - ISPSO) 1 Rue Michel-Servet, Genève, 1211, Switzerland, Tel +41.22.379.36.18, Email marie.schneider@unige.chPurpose: Migration status has received little attention in the context of medication adherence. This qualitative study aims to consolidate the findings of the quantitative DIANA study by: 1) exploring medication management, medication knowledge and perceptions and 2) identifying whether there are differences in medication management, knowledge and perceptions between patients according to the patients’ migration status.Patients and Methods: This monocentric qualitative study was part of the research protocol DIANA (Dialyse chronique et adhésion thérapeutique). …”
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Compliance status of tobacco control laws in the university setting of Bangladesh: an analytical study followed a mixed-method approach by Nasrin Akter, Bilkis Banu, Sujana Haque Chowdhury, Tahsin Tasneem Tabassum, Sarder Mahmud Hossain

“…Data were collected through mobile phone calling (quantitative) and in-depth interviews method (qualitative). …”
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