Understanding transactional sex among small scale fisherfolks in Ghana by Samuel K. K. Amponsah, Henry T. Apochie, Rachael Ackah

“…Data obtained from 49 respondents covered sources of motivation, perceptions, causes, and effects of sex-for-fish transactions, and were analyzed using SPSS v27. …”
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Driving Motivation in Irish Language Learning: An analysis of variation in post-primary pupil attitudes to Irish in the Growing Up in Ireland study by Emily Barnes, Joe Condon, Ann Devitt, Noel Ó Murchadha

“…In particular, a more student-centred teaching style and higher positive and lower negative interactions with teachers were associated with more positive perceptions of Irish as less difficult and more interesting.  …”
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A Comparative Study of HPV Vaccine Acceptability Across Global North and South Countries: USA and Kenya by Robert Nyaga, Adu Gyamfi Prince

“… This study examined the HPV vaccine landscape in Kenya and the USA with a focus on if differences exist in the perceptions of HPV knowledge, vaccine attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, and vaccine intention among students across country and gender. …”
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Environmental Sustainability Initiatives in the Operating Room: A Scoping Review by Emre Gorgun, MD, Sumudu Dehipawala, MPH, Matthew O’Hara, MBA, Elena Naoumtchik, MSc, Gaurav Gangoli, PharmD, Crystal Ricketts, PhD, Giovanni A. Tommaselli, MD, PhD

“…This scoping review aimed to assess hospital initiatives undertaken to support environmental sustainability in the OR, with a focus on HCP and hospital decision-maker beliefs and perceptions related to sustainability. A scoping review was conducted using Embase and PubMed. …”
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Pathways to care for psychosis in rural Uganda: Mixed-methods study of individuals with psychosis, family members, and local leaders by Yang Jae Lee, Kayera Sumaya Nakaziba, Sophie Waimon, Grace Agwang, Kailash Menon, Sam Samuel, Aaron Damon Dyas, Travor Nkolo, Haba Ingabire, Jason Wykoff, Olivia Hobbs, Rauben Kazungu, Job Basiimwa, Robert Rosenheck, Scholastic Ashaba, Alexander C. Tsai

“…Conclusions Despite a preference for biomedical care, structural barriers and diverse illness perceptions led many to seek pluralistic care pathways. …”
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Determinants in modelling early school dropout by Bianca-Raluca Cibu, Camelia Delcea, Adrian Domenteanu

“…The data used for this research was collected using a well-structured questionnaire consisting of 28 questions aimed at capturing students' perceptions and experiences of school and the factors that might contribute to their intention to drop out of school. …”
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Exploring the role of reflective teaching in professional growth: insights from Vietnamese tertiary EFL educators by Pham Trut Thuy, Tran Thi Thuy, Le Thanh Thao

“…This qualitative study investigates the perceptions of Vietnamese tertiary English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers on the effectiveness of reflective teaching practices in their professional development. …”
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Treatment journey in rheumatoid arthritis with biosimilars: from better access to good disease control through cost savings and prevention of nocebo effects by Bruno Fautrel, Josef S Smolen, Fabrizio Benedetti, Roberto Caporali, Thomas Doerner, Burkhard Pieper, Minjun Jang

“…Healthcare provider (HCP)–patient communication and informed shared decision-making are crucial to prevent the occurrence of a nocebo effect, which results from negative perceptions that patients may have and could lead to less effective outcomes. …”
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Using photovoice to define “community” in substance use disorder research engaging service users, providers, and policymakers by McGladrey Margaret L, Marisa Booty, Ramona Olvera, Peter Balvanz, Hilary L. Surratt, Shannon Matthews, Susannah Stitzer, Owusua Yamoah, Sylvia Ellison, Kevin Campbell, Amy Farmer, Bethany Gealy, Mike Greenwell, Felicia Harris, Amy Kuntz, Sara Szelagowski, Alexandrea Shouse, Carrie B. Oser

“…Photovoice data indicated the influence of stigmatization on perceptions of service users as problems to be solved by service providers without the significant investment of the rest of the community. …”
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The Impact of Task Context on Pleasantness and Softness Estimations: A Study Based on Three Touch Strategies by Binyue Gao, Yinghua Yu, Yoshimichi Ejima, Jinglong Wu, Jiajia Yang

“…This study investigated the two distinct perceptions (pleasantness and softness) of deformable stimuli with different degrees of compliance under conditions with and without a contextual task. …”
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Trust in science and COVID-19 vaccination: The role of institutional trust by Janić Ognjen, Lazić Milica, Ljevaja Milica

“…This prompts a critical examination of the factors and conditions contributing to the pervasive lack of trust among young people in Serbia towards the institutional entities that shape and perpetuate perceptions and attitudes towards vaccination.…”
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Experiences of Students with Disabilities Enrolling in Higher Education: A Qualitative Study in the United Arab Emirates [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Richard Mottershead, Nabeel Al Yateem, Syed Azizur Rahman, Ahmad Rajeh Saifan, Shahd Mohammed Elabed, Vidya Seshan, Alounoud Mohamed Al Marzouqi, Mini Sara Abraham, Heba Hesham Hijazi, Janisha Kavumpurath, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Ahmed Mahmoud Sallam, Muhammad Arsyad Subu

“…Results We found four themes that emerged from this study: (1) perceptions about the university, (2) socialization and integration, (3) barriers to the university journey, and (4) support for the journey. …”
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Continuous assessment in medical education: Exploring students' views on the progress test. by Helena Landim Gonçalves Cristóvão, Nathalia Bavaresco Gonçalves Cristóvão, Lenina Mariana de Moraes Castellari, André Bavaresco Gonçalves Cristóvão, Emerson Roberto Dos Santos, Alex Bertolazzo Quitério, Ryan Emiliano da Silva, Denise Cristina Mós Vaz Oliani, Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Dorotéia Rossi da Silva Souza, Tatiane Iembo, Thais Santana Gastardelo Bizotto, Júlio César André

“…This quantitative, cross-sectional study aimed to understand the perceptions of 908 medical students (702 from a private and 206 from a public institution) in São Paulo, Brazil, regarding the design and implementation of PT. …”
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Survey data on strategic alignment in multispecialty hospitals: Implementing a balanced scorecard approach for optimal performanceMendeley Data by Shefali Mohan, Rohit Kushwaha, M. Venkatesan, Ramya Singh, Manish Mishra

“…The data collection process involved Interviews and administering structured questionnaires to participants, capturing their perceptions and experiences related to strategic alignment, BSC implementation, and performance outcomes.The dataset comprises responses from a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, administrators, and support staff. …”
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It’s the Social Interaction That Matters: Exploring Residents’ Motivation to Invest in the Community-Shared Charging Post Co-Construction Project by Junchao Yang, Ziyang Peng

“…This research confirmed that (1) 85.73% of respondents expressed strong recognition of the CSCP co-construction project, with a mean recognition score of 5.56 out of a possible 7; (2) an individual’s social-related perceptions, including the subjective norms and community identity are the strongest determinant of the intention to invest in the CSCP co-construction project; (3) the willingness to invest in CSCP co-construction project differs significantly between the EV group and the non-EV group. …”
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La pensée de Carl Gustav Jung et les courants néo-gnostiques de la première moitié du xxe siècle by Christine Maillard

“…Elle met en évidence l’évolution de la relation de Jung aux courants de la gnose, d’un « gnosticisme radical » à une gnose chrétienne, déjà perceptible dans les textes du Livre Rouge et qui fondent le projet religieux de son œuvre.…”
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Interactive Response Systems (IRS) in online English classes: Voices of foreign university teachers in Thailand by Kiki Juli Anggoro, Nurmala Nurmala

“…This qualitative study investigates the perceptions of foreign English language teachers in Thai universities regarding the use of IRS in online classes. …”
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Stretched at Both Ends: Pressure on Student Services and the Impact on Academic Staff at UK Universities by Gareth Hughes, Michael Priestley, Leigh Spanner

“…Drawing on a thematic analysis of twelve semi-structured focus groups conducted during the Student Minds UK University Mental Health Charter consultations, this paper elucidates the experiences, perceptions, and practices of 75 staff working within student services to support student mental health, with the aim of clarifying the implications for role responsibilities within a whole university approach. …”
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Engaging and supporting young adults in smoking cessation: Insights from a mobile-based cessation program in China by Xue Weng, Hongcui Yang, Chuyu Song, Jiayu Tu, Kefeng Liu, Man Ping Wang

“…Semistructured interviews explored participants’ experiences, motivations, and perceptions of the intervention. Thematic analysis was used to identify major themes from interview transcripts. …”
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ONLINE ADVERTISING IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMERS by JULIANE SAß

“…Optin E-mail marketing on the other hand generates positive perceptions and as a result is one of the most successful online marketing methods. …”
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