Antibiotic use among university students: insights from a Nigerian institution by Francisca Ogochukwu Onukansi, Mfonobong Effiong Umoh, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Collins Chibueze Anokwuru, Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Mariagorathy Iheoma Diala, Leo Cedric Fozeu Fosso, Chukwuocha Uchechukwu Madukaku

“…From these categories, students were randomly chosen and surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire that was based on established research. …”
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Exploring oral health related awareness, perceptions, practices and experiences among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a mixed method design by Aymen Elsous, Aesha Fetaiha, Mahmoud Radwan

“…The quantitative study was applied in five randomly selected primary health centers representing the five Gaza governorates using self-developed semi-structured questionnaire. The qualitative study was applied in two central primary health centers. …”
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Post-graduate Teachers’ STEM Education Experiences and the Development of their 21st Century Skills: A Case Study of Two Higher Education Institutions in South Africa and Mauritius... by Ronicka Mudaly, Bongani P. Ndlovu, Tamirirofa Chirikure, Doras Sibanda, Merventharan Perumal Moodley, Fawzia Bibi Narod, Vickren Narrainsawmy

“…The first set of data was generated using a semi-structured questionnaire. To corroborate the questionnaire data, a sample of 5 postgraduate teachers was interviewed, forming the second data set. …”
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Genotypic Variability in Root Morphology in a Diverse Wheat Genotypes Under Drought and Low Phosphorus Stress by Xin Li, Yinglong Chen, Yuzhou Xu, Haoyang Sun, Yamin Gao, Peng Yan, Qilong Song, Shiqing Li, Ai Zhan

“…High heritability traits, such as root number, root length, maximum root depth, leaf number, and biomass, hold potential for breeding programs focused on environmental adaptation, resource efficiency, and yield improvement. …”
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Examining the after-school study burden of Chinese secondary school students following burden reduction policies: a sociological analysis by Yunfang Ran, Xi Wu, Yitao Wang, Zhiying Zhou, Yuan Yin

“…It involved one-on-one semi-structured interviews with 15 students, 9 parents, and 3 teachers and informal individual or group discussions. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of mindfulness therapy, biofeedback and combined method on sexual quality of life in men with premature ejaculation by Mehdi Sarafraznasab, Reza Ahmadi, Ahmad Ghazanfari

“…Methods: The research method was semi-experimental, pre-test, post-test with a control group. …”
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The role of micro-, meso-, and macro-level stigma on the uptake of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) among women in the criminal legal system by Oluwaseyi Halimat Quadri, Emma Skogseth, Kristina Brant, Abenaa A. Jones

“…Methods From May to July 2022, semi-structured qualitative interviews (N = 42) were conducted in Pennsylvania. …”
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Unlocking mobile health adoption: A qualitative exploration of user experiences, barriers, and facilitators within integrated youth services in British Columbia, Canada by Xiaoxu Ding, Kirsten Marchand, Liisa Holsti, Julia Schmidt, Natalie Parde, Brodie Sakakibara, Skye Barbic

“…Methods A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 23 interest-holders, including youth users, service providers, and nonclinical staff from the Foundry network. …”
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The Effect of Six Weeks of High-Intensity Interval Training with and without Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Bench Press and Squat Strength in Competitive Male Bodybuilders by Javad Almasi, Mohammad Mahdi Shabazbigian

“…These findings suggest that CoQ10 may serve as a beneficial supplement for enhancing muscular performance and mitigating fatigue in strength-based training programs.…”
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Paramedic Practitioners within ambulance services: views of Australian policymakers, health professionals, and consumers by Matt Wilkinson-Stokes, Celene Y. L. Yap, Di Crellin, Ray Bange, George Braitberg, Marie Gerdtz

“…A realist lens was adopted, and a qualitative research design using inductive thematic analysis employed. Semi-structured focus groups or interviews were conducted to obtain data from 56 participants. …”
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Exploring six successful nurse-led transition clinics: Experiences and outcomes by Jobert Sturm, AnneLoes van Staa, Johanna C. Escher, Jane Sattoe

“…Despite this emphasis, detailed knowledge about transition programs and their successful elements remains sparse. …”
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Assessment of dietary intake and its determinants in adult patients on anti-tubercular treatment in Aligarh, India: a cross sectional study by S Danish Iqbaal, M Athar Ansari, Ali Jafar Abedi, Saira Mehnaz, Mohd Yasir Zubair, Shahnawaz Ahmad

“…Adult TB patients undergoing treatment between the ages of 18 to 60 years were enrolled. A semi-structured questionnaire was used as a study tool. …”
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Exploring needs, perceptions, and preferences towards exercise video among overweight individuals - a qualitative study [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reserva... by Rajagopal Kadavigere, Tulasiram Bommasamudram, K Vaishali, Suresh Sukumar, Shishira K B, Praveen Hoogar

“…Semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted for 45-60 minutes approximately among both active and inactive overweight individuals by a researcher trained in qualitative research. …”
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Comparison of computer-based cognitive stimulation efficacy with and without transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the quality of life of patients recovered from Covid-... by Alireza Lotfi, Alireza rajaei, mahdi Nayyeri

“…Methods: This research was conducted in the form of a semi-experimental pre-test-post-test design with a control group and a one-month follow-up. …”
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Sociodemographic and behavioral risk factors for cervical cancer, its awareness and preventive practices among reproductive age group women in a slum area of Kolkata by Sinjita Dutta, Shalini Pattanayak, Afifa Ahamed, Mausumi Basu

“…A predesigned, pretested and semi-structured schedule was employed to obtain data from the study participants. …”
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Teachers’ perceptions and experiences of gender in physical education across diverse cultural contexts by Golaleh Makrooni, Joonas Kalari, Warhel Asim Mohammed, Pål Lagestad

“…This study explores the perceptions and experiences of primary school PE teachers in Finland and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), focusing on how cultural, social, curricular, and pedagogical factors shape the positioning of gender in PE.MethodsThe study employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 14 PE teachers—eight from Finland and six from KRI to examines PE teachers’ perceptions and experiences related to gender in PE. …”
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A Qualitative Study on the Supportive Care Needs Preferences of Older Colorectal Cancer Patients: Insights from Patient Experiences by Li X, Wu L, Zhang M, Yao L, Zhou N, Li Y, Song X, Zhou H, Song A, Zhou J

“…Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with OPCRC. Thematic analysis was employed to identify key themes from the interview transcripts.Results: A total of 25 participants were recruited, comprising 18 males and 7 females. …”
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“I feel reassured, but there is no guarantee.” How do women with a future childbearing desire respond to active surveillance of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2? A qualit... by Joan Hansen, Pia Kirkegaard, Birgitte Folmann, Helle Folge Bungum, Anne Hammer

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Determinants of postnatal care service utilization among mothers of Mangochi district, Malawi: a community-based cross- sectional study by Jonas, Sagawa, Allen, Kabagenyi, Godwin, Turyasingura, Saul Eric, Mwale

“…A multistage sampling technique was employed to select respondents from nine randomly selected villages in Mangochi district. A transcribed semi-structured questionnaire was pre- tested, modified and used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics and maternal related factors. …”
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SEJARAH SOSIOLOGIS BUDAYA BERNAFKAH KOMUNITAS ADAT SUKU DUANO by Viktor Amrifo, Arya H. Dharmawan, Satyawan Sunito, Endriatmo Soetarto

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