Midwives’ experiences in the clinical management of oxytocin infusion for labor induction and augmentation: a qualitative study by Yuying Xiao, Qiaoqiao Shen, Yuanhong Lin, Ze Wen, Yulin Gao

“…Methods This exploratory qualitative study, guided by a descriptive phenomenological approach, employed semi-structured interviews to explore midwives’ experiences with oxytocin infusion for labor induction and augmentation. …”
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Efficient Approximation Procedure for Magnetization Characteristics Used in Performance Analysis of Highly Saturated Electrical Machines by Miralem Hadžiselimović, Tine Marčič, Ivan Zagradišnik

“…In the numerical calculation of the field, we thus achieve the desired error (residual) vector of the Newton–Raphson iterative procedure in 10 ÷ 15 steps for semi-closed slots and 20 ÷ 30 steps for closed slots.…”
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Mitigating the impact of the challenges of shortages of nurses and patient care equipment during crises: a qualitative study by Hamideh Azimi, Maryam Momeni

“…Therefore, by paying attention to the identified solutions, more effective crisis management programs and frameworks can be developed.…”
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MCO Perspectives on Medicaid Policy: Racial Equity in Pregnancy and Child Health by Christine McClure, Cynthia Salter, Dara D. Méndez, Evan S. Cole, Sarah A. Sanders, Sydney Sharp, Marquita Smalls, Linda Adodoadji, Adena Bowden, Marian Jarlenski

“…Introduction: In 2020 and 2021, Pennsylvania implemented the Equity Incentive Program and the Maternity Care Bundled Payment program, two unique pay-for-performance (P4P) programs that provide financial incentives for managed care organizations (MCOs) that make improvements in utilization and quality metrics for Black women and children. …”
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A comparison of Turkish and European English language teachers’ language assessment knowledge levels and perceptions by Kağan Büyükkarcı, Samet Fındıklı

“…They completed the Language Assessment Knowledge Scale, and eight instructors engaged in semi-structured online interviews. The participants were selected using convenience sampling. …”
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Graphic analysis of yield stability in new improved lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) genotypes using nonparametric statistics by Naser SABAGHNIA, Rahmatollah KARIMIZADEH, Mohtasham MOHAMMADI

“…Yield stability is an interesting feature of today’s lentil breeding programs, due to the high annual variation in mean yield, particularly in the arid and semi-arid areas. …”
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Digital Transformation in Indonesian Halal Industrial Zones by Asep Dadan Suganda, Euis Amalia, Muhammad Maksum, Nur Rohim

“…Adopting a qualitative exploratory approach, the research involved semi-structured interviews with five key informants, including industrial zone managers, officials from the Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH), and representatives of halal-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs). …”
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Addressing the challenges of field notes in medical education: a qualitative study of resident experiences by Ryan S. Huang, Tushar Sood, Matthew Nelms, Lauren Wintraub, Fok-Han Leung

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven postgraduate year one and year two family medicine residents. …”
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Social class and gender in an equation of students' mathematics identity by Mićić Katarina, Jovanović Olja

“…This study adopts a Bourdieusian perspective and the concept of mathematics identity (MI) to investigate the factors that hinder or support disadvantaged students in identifying with mathematics. Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with six disadvantaged fourthand fifth-graders revealed systemic challenges shaping their MI. …”
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The Role and Importance of Shelters in Overcoming Homelessness by Musa Gürel

“…The study follows a qualitative research design, with semi-structured interviews conducted with 16 homeless men and 5 shelter staff members in a publicly run men’s shelter in Bursa. …”
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Impacts of climate change and variability on rural livelihoods and adaptation strategies in Ethiopia: a review paper by Belay Daba, Tena Regasa, Siraj Mammo

“…Mitigation should focus on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and non-farm activities, while adaptation involves livelihood diversification, early warning systems, community-based initiatives, policy frameworks, and capacity-building programs. Despite adaptation measures such as cropping practices, modern input, crop diversification, and land management, climate change variability remains severe in Ethiopia, particularly in pastoral and semi-pastoral regions. …”
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Health Awareness as a Motivator: A Grounded Theory Analysis of Diabetes Self-Management in Northeastern Thailand by Areewan Oumtanee, Patcharee Numsang, Rattana Sananok, Suwakon Kurat, Sakaorat Kraichan, Puangkaew Sarapoke, Kuantean Wongchantra, Waraporn Savisit

“…Methods: This study used a qualitative research design to conduct semi-structured interviews with 13 participants diagnosed with diabetes recruited from a primary care setting with purposive and theoretical sampling in 2021–2023. …”
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From passion to practice: clinician teachers’ insights on family medicine obstetrical care by Sabrina Kolker, Anne Biringer, Joyce Nyhof-Young, Cynthia Whitehead, Sahana Kukan, Jessica Bytautas, June Carroll

“…Methods: Academic FP clinician teachers from three urban multidisciplinary Canadian centers who currently practice FM-OB and deliver at one hospital participated in 60 minute, semi-structured interviews. Questions explored participant experiences providing FM-OB care. …”
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Analysis of How Active Centers Identify and Cultivate Preschool Children's Talent Based on the Lived Experience of Educators and Officials in Karaj by Samaneh Zanganeh, Marziyeh Dehghani, Mohadeseh Khattat

“…The participants were selected using a criterion sampling strategy in conjunction with a purposeful sampling procedure in the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with educators and officials of talent centers to collect the data. …”
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ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE DIALOGUE: A STUDY OF MALAYSIAN AND AUSTRALIAN PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS by Vegneskumar Maniam, Tay Gerard, Ingrid Harrington, Hayley Trenchard, Susan Bennett

“… Purpose - Despite the comprehensive nature of pre-service teacher training programs in Malaysia, the first year of teaching remains a challenging period for novice educators. …”
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Breaking the glass ceiling: an examination of gendered barriers in school leadership progression in South Africa by Damilola Adinyenka Akinola, Parvathy Naidoo

“…Recommendations include ongoing training and mentorship programs for female leaders, tailored to address their unique needs and challenges. …”
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Investigating perspectives on e-health interventions to enhance maternal mental well-being: Results of a stakeholder interview. by Juliane Schmidt-Hantke, Corinna Jacobi

“…With regard to the desired program content, six main topics were identified: pregnancy and puerperium, peripartum mood swings and disorders, support options, self-care, partnership, and fatherhood. …”
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New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) in Uzbekistan: Motives and Psychosocial Needs among Youth by G.A. Zakhidova, M.V. Prilutskaya

“…Objectives: To investigate the motives of NPS use in the youth population of Uzbekistan and trace their psychological needs in the rehabilitation process. Methods: A series of semi-structured interviews were carried out among 25 young people with NPS addictions. …”
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The role of parental support and pressure on athletic success: an exploratory study on youth athletes' development by Wasihun Abate Sentie, Belayneh Chekle, Tesfay Asgedom

“…These insights underscore the need for parent education programs that promote balanced involvement, particularly in socioeconomically diverse and high-pressure athletic environments. …”
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Perceptions and Experiences of Families of Infants Diagnosed with X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) via Newborn Screening in Georgia and Kentucky by Sharanya Iyer, Aileen Kenneson, Nadia Ali, Gwen Gunn

“…Methods: Parents/caregivers were recruited through NBS coordinators and genetic counselors in 6 states. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via Zoom. …”
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