The Linked Response: Lessons Emerging from Integration of HIV and Reproductive Health Services in Cambodia by Joanna White, Thérèse Delvaux, Chhorvann Chhea, Sarun Saramony, Vichea Ouk, Vonthanak Saphonn

“…A qualitative assessment was made of service provider and user perceptions of the quality of integrated reproductive health services established through a pilot intervention in Cambodia. …”
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The nature of self-medication in Uganda: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Danladi Makeri, Priscilla Peter Dilli, Theophilus Pius, Naheem Adekilekun Tijani, Abdullateef Afolabi Opeyemi, Kadai Alhaji Lawan, Shango Patience Emmanuel Jakheng, Reagan Muhwezi, Ambrose Shabohurira, Ibe Michael Usman, Ezera Agwu

“…Antibiotics are the commonly self-medicated drugs and ease of access to medications, perceived cost effectiveness, long hospital waiting time, home storage of drugs (leftovers), and perceptions of minor illnesses were key contributors to self-medication behaviour. …”
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Documenting and characterising gestational weight gain beliefs and experiences among Marshallese pregnant women in Arkansas: a protocol for a longitudinal mixed-methods study by Pearl A McElfish, Britni L Ayers, Cari A Bogulski, Lauren Haggard-Duff, Aline Andres, Elisabet Børsheim

“…Despite the high rates of cardiometabolic and maternal and child health disparities among Marshallese, there are no studies documenting gestational weight gain or perceptions about gestational weight gain among the Marshallese population residing in the USA.Methods and analysis This paper describes the protocol of a mixed-methods concurrent triangulation longitudinal study designed to understand gestational weight gain in Marshallese women. …”
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Impression management techniques employed by listed companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange when using Twitter by Naledi Nkhi, Zakiyyah Varachia, Dannielle Cerbone

“…Most positive and neutral tweets contained hashtags, illustrating that companies often use Twitter as a means to alter users’ perceptions towards a positive image. Understanding how companies use impression management techniques will assist users in interpreting and using the information shared. …”
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Strengthening Cross-Border Ties: A Participatory Vision for EuroGuadiana Tourism by Thomas Panagopoulos, Pooyan Sedarati, Joaquim Pinto Contreiras

“…The key to this strategy is a meticulous tourism diagnosis, facilitated by a value chain tool that identifies existing resources and their potential for complementarity and cooperation, aligning strategic decisions with the factors that increase potential tourists’ perceptions. Participatory methods and transborder community development are key components of the strategy. …”
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Study of the Mastery of Digital Self-Efficacy through the Learning Process among Students of Universities in the Livestock Sector by Ayu Intan Sari, Ida Nugroho Saputro, Sutrisno Hadi Purnomo, Endang Tri Rahayu, Shanti Emawati

“…With digital skills, students can optimize livestock management, track livestock health and reproduction, and predict market developments more efficiently. Perceptions of self-efficacy regarding the ability to use digital technology will encourage increased digital skills for students. …”
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Everyday activity strategies perceived by people with advanced cancer: a qualitative explorative study by Karen la Cour, Lisa Gregersen Oestergaard, Marc Sampedro Pilegaard

“…Data from 28 people with advanced cancer was drawn from a trial including qualitative interviews to elicit participants’ perceptions about managing their everyday activities. …”
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Pronunciation learning attitudes: The case of EFL undergraduate students in Indonesia by Toni Indrayadi, Herri Mulyono, Sri Kusuma Ningsih, Amirul Mukminin

“…Several studies have investigated EFL students’ perceptions toward attitudes of pronunciation learning. …”
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Applying Outdoor Environment to Develop Health, Comfort, and Energy Saving in the Office in Hot-Humid Climate by Rong Chen, Wen-Pei Sung, Hung-Chang Chang, Yi-Rou Chi

“…The major research processes in this study are: (1) measuring indoor air quality and thermal comfort to evaluate the comfort of an indoor environment; (2) implementing questionnaire survey analysis to explore people’s environmental self-perceptions and conducting a meta-analysis of the measurement results for air quality and physical aspects; and (3) constructing an indoor monitoring and management system. …”
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The right to education and attitudes toward Hijras in Bangladesh: assessing educational support to achieve sustainable communities by Abul Kalam, Md Jahangir Alam, Lubaba Basharat, Golam Faruk Sarker, M. Abdullah Al Mamun, Abu Hossain Muhammad Ahsan

“…Originality/value – This research paper fills a gap in the current body of knowledge by presenting empirical evidence regarding young people’s perceptions of the third-gender, the societal barriers faced by Hijra individuals in their pursuit of quality education, their future opportunities, the root causes of these challenges and possible solutions.…”
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Professional, Academic, and Institutional Identities of School Administrators with a Ph.D. by İbrahim Hakan Karataş, Mesut Demirbilek

“…The study aims to describe the situation of school administrators (SA) with a Ph.D. and to reveal their professional, organizational, and academic competencies and identity perceptions. In the research, which was conducted in a qualitative framework and phenomenological design, focus group interviews were conducted with eight SAs with a Ph.D. working in private or public schools. …”
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Personality Characteristics and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in an Iranian Adult Population by Naimeh Hasheminejad, Hamidreza Hajizamani, Mohammadi Tayebeh Malek, William Murray Thomson

“…Negative affectivity and positive affectivity influence individuals’ perceptions of their oral health and quality of life. …”
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Predictors of Medical Students’ Adoption of Emergency Medicine Virtual Simulation Platforms by Lingjiao Tang, Yu Ning, Hui Lv, Xuebin Li, Aihe Tang

“…The results revealed that image, relevance, and result demonstrability significantly affected perceived usefulness, whereas computer self-efficacy, perceptions of external control, anxiety, perceived enjoyment, and playfulness shaped perceived ease of use. …”
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Analysis of the Curriculum of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kordofan, Sudan: Using Harden’s 10 Questions Framework 2022 by El Bushra Ahmed Doumi, Rasha Bushra Ahmed, Abdelhameid Ahmed el Mugabil

“…This quantitative study used a self-administered questionnaire for fifth-year students’ perceptions of the educational environment including Likert scale and open-ended questions. …”
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Does Governance Matter for Outward FDI? Evidence from the European Union Member States by Bogusława Dobrowolska, Tomasz Dorożyński, Anetta Kuna‑Marszałek

“…The most important of the partial variables was the rule of law, which reflects perceptions of the degree to which individuals and actors trust and adhere to social rules. …”
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Useful Learning From Bachelor's Thesis to Professional Nursing Practice: A Qualitative Interview Study by Ani Henttonen RN, PhD, Marianne Teräs RN, PHN, M Health Sc, PhD, Max Scheja PhD, Bjöörn Fossum RN, PhD, Margareta Westerbotn RN, RM, MSN Ed

“…Objective This study aimed to explore registered nurses’ perceptions of the process of bachelor's thesis and its perceived usefulness in professional nursing careers. …”
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Underutilized and neglected crop species and their role in enhancing household food security amid climate change, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia by Dessalegn Shiferaw Yesuph, Dabalke Dabala Dalka, Masresha Tadesse Baye

“…It focuses on NUCS, which are at risk of genetic loss or negative perceptions by growers and consumers. The research aimed to document these crops, assess farmers' opinion, identify challenges in their production and consumption, and analyse their contribution to household food security. …”
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A survey of obstetric ultrasound uses and priorities for artificial intelligence-assisted obstetric ultrasound in low- and middle-income countries by Amy Sarah Ginsburg, Zylee Liddy, Eren Alkan, Kayla Matcheck, Susanne May

“…To better understand current uses of OBUS in low- and middle-income countries and perceptions regarding potential use of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted OBUS, we conducted an anonymous online global survey. …”
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Examining the Effect of Tax Reforms on Revenue Collection Performance in Uganda: by Turyaheebwa, Paul, Kaaya, Siraje, Turyahebwa, Abanis, Sunday, Arthur

“…The research contributes to the understanding of tax reform effectiveness in developing countries, emphasizing the role of fairness perceptions, tax education, and technological advancements in improving tax compliance and revenue collection. …”
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Hemochromatosis Patients as Voluntary Blood Donors by Tara E Power, Paul C Adams

“…The present study was designed to investigate hemochromatosis patients' suitability as blood donors as well as their perceptions and experience with the current public donation system. …”
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