Knowledge Regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among Nurses in Neonatal Intensive Care Units by Ahmad Ayed PhD, Ibrahim Aqtam PhD, Raheeq Abusaif BSN, Rama Abu Tabeekh BSN, Dala’a Zaidan BSN, Miar Abu Alhaijaa BSN

“…Conclusion Suboptimal KMC knowledge among Palestinian NICU nurses highlights the urgent need for structured training programs, curriculum integration, and policy reforms. …”
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Factors associated with self-care behavior in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review by Mella Riski, Irma Melyani Puspitasari, Cherry Rahayu, Sofa D. Alfian

“…This study analyzes the factors affecting self-care behavior in patients with CKD. Methods A structured search was conducted on PubMed and EBSCO up to June 10th, 2024. …”
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Exploring the frontier of dental education: a cross-sectional study of VR simulation and manikin-based training at Ziauddin university by Ammarah Muhammad Nauman, Sidra Mohiuddin, Maryam Panhwar, Yousra Altaf

“…Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted at Ziauddin University College of Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan, involving 229 dental students enrolled in various levels of the BDS program. A structured questionnaire assessed students’ experiences and perceptions of VR simulation and manikin training. …”
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Clinical Utility of the Addition of Molecular Genetic Testing to Newborn Screening for Hemoglobinopathies for Confirmation of Alpha-Thalassemia Trait by Lisa M. Shook, Deidra Haygood, Charles T. Quinn

“…During a two-year period, we attempted to perform alpha-globin genetic testing for all newborns with an abnormal NBS result (an “FA + Barts” pattern). We conducted semi-structured interviews with seven PCPs for thematic abstraction. …”
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Dermatological conditions associated with dental professionals in Saudi Arabia by Raghad Mohammed Alzaid, Rafi Ahmad Togoo, Amjad Saad Alshehri, Raneem Mohammed Alribah, Rawan Zaid Asiri, Raneem Mohammed Alhefze

“…Methods: The present observational study was carried out on 100 study subjects, including dental students and staff, using a self-administered and structured questionnaire to assess demographic variables, awareness information, and knowledge about work-related skin lesions. …”
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Nurses’ experiences of providing emotional intelligence-based nursing care: a hermeneutic phenomenological study by Sakineh Poorhosein Fookolaee, Fateme Hadadian, Aram Feizi, Leila Jouybari

“…Methods This hermeneutic phenomenological study was conducted from April 2023 to September 2024, involving the participation of eight nurses working in intensive care, emergency, and internal medicine departments of educational hospitals. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews served as the primary data collection tool. …”
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Between Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Confidence: A Case Study of Pronunciation Training and Teacher Preparation by Lena Barrantes-Elizondo, Joshua Gordon

“…Using four different data collection methods (reflective journals, semi-structured individual interviews, stimulated-recall individual interviews, and a focus group interview), the analysis revealed contradictions in the pre-service teachers’ confidence in their CK of pronunciation teaching. …”
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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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Knowledge and Attitude of People about Vaccination of Corona Virus Disease in Erbil City by Shivan Hamko Rasool, Ibrahum Hassan Mustafa

“…The survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire containing informed consent along with three sections (socio-demographic, knowledge, and attitude). …”
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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

“…The data were collected via semi-structured individual in-depth interviews. All interviews were recorded and transcribed and then inductively analyzed via the constant comparison method and the Graneheim and Lundman method. …”
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Ways to ensure full verification of victims and their importance in the effective use of insurance funds in Ukraine by Tetiana Blazhynska, Volodymyr Kudin, Andrii Onyshchenko, Oksana Khorvatova, Yuliia Lisovska

“…In contrast, EU countries implement structured, multi-tiered verification systems, leveraging automated cross-checks, digital identity tracking, and transparent monitoring mechanisms. …”
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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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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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Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women Regarding Breastfeeding by Hamdia M. Ahmed, Safyia S. Piro

“…A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 pregnant women from four primary health-care centers in Erbil City/Iraqi Kurdistan from March 15, 2017, to May 15, 2017. A structured questionnaire was developed based on the evidence in the literature. …”
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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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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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Hypertension risk perception among young adults in Victoria University Kampala Uganda by Grace Afam, Annet Patience Nakalega

“…Methods: Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire between November 2023 and January 2024. …”
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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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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

“…Employing a qualitative approach, the project conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 Malaysian pre-service teachers to explore their participation in the virtual dialogues. …”
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Effectiveness of Nursing Guidelines on Marital Outcomes of Women with Urinary Incontinence by Samia G. Gouda, Nadia M. Fahmy, Hanan A. F. Mahjoub, Nadia A. Attia Allah

“…The study tool included a structured interview questionnaire, Kings’ health questionnaire, women practice checklist. …”
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