Roles of health promotion researchers in the planning stages of a global urban health promotion initiative: understandings identified from an interview-based case study by Sophie Meyer, Sophie Meyer, Nathalia González-Jaramillo, Annika Frahsa, Annika Frahsa

“…Amid this epistemology, researchers’ understanding of their roles in specific projects and programs led by different stakeholders is essential. …”
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A Methodological Approach to Measuring the Impact of TAK-003 for the Prevention of Dengue in Dourados, Brazil: Optimizing Strategies for Public Health by Benedetta Ghezzi, Cristina Valencia, Roberto Dias de Oliveira, Daniel Tsuha, Waldno Lucena Júnior, Alberta Di Pasquale, Morgan Mc Namara, Juliana Senra, Denise Abud, Julio Croda

“…The selection of analytical methods, such as time series analysis, was dependent on the national and local structures of the databases and data availability.…”
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Concept analysis of adherence to treatment in hemodialysis patients: Using a hybrid model by Leila Rafiee-Vardanjani, Farahnaz Mohammadi-Shahboulaghi, HamidReza Khankeh, Kain Norouzi-Tabrizi

“…In the fieldwork phase (second phase), semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight patients and nurses. …”
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Pedagogical conditions for soft skills development in future officers: evidence from the National Guard of Ukraine during wartime by Mykhailo M. Medvid, Yuliia I. Medvid, Svitlana V. Mudra, Marek Storoška, Mykhailo M. Havryshchuk

“…The findings suggest that structured pedagogical interventions, particularly those integrating combat experience and mentorship approaches, can effectively enhance military officers' soft skills development. …”
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«Out of sight, out of mind?», or Transferring adolescents with type 1 diabetes to an adult network by V. V. Platonov, Yu. L. Skorodok, E. V. Plotnikova, E. M. Patrakeeva, T. A. Dubinina

“…To reduce such risks, the transition of adolescents with T1D to the adult's service should be well-timed, continuous and prepared, and now it's time to develop regional structured transfer programs for preserving health and improving the quality of life for a large number of our patients.…”
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Workforce development in the trucking industry: A comprehensive analysis of truck driver training entities by Sicheng Wang, Elizabeth A. Mack, Nidhi Kalani, Chu-Hsiang Chang, Shelia R. Cotten

“…The transformation of transportation technologies, economic structures, and social lifestyles is changing the truck-driving workforce. …”
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Bridging the gray digital divide: A cross-cultural qualitative study on digital inclusion and healthy aging in Germany, Japan, and Thailand by I-Chun Chen, Anuchit Phanumartwiwath

“…This study explores the global challenge of digital inclusion for healthy aging through a cross-cultural analysis of Germany, Japan, and Thailand. Using semi-structured interviews with twenty-four stakeholders and thematic analysis via ATLAS.ti 9.0 software, we identify three core themes: “Digital Literacy and Barriers to Inclusion,” “Facilitators of Digital Inclusion,” and “Community-Based Health and Technology Support.” …”
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Assessing the socioeconomic and heterogeneous impacts of noise pollution on food markets in Akure metropolis, Nigeria by Adewale Isaac Olutumise, Lawrence Olusola Oparinde, Modupe Mary Oloruntoba, Soliu Abdulqoyum Oluwafemi, Feyisayo Aderogba Oluwasanmi, Abiodun Festus Akinrotimi, Olanrewaju Peter Oladoyin, Igbekele Amos Ajibefun

“…Using primary data collected from 120 food vendors across four major markets, noise levels were measured with a sonometer, while a well-structured questionnaire captured the marketers’ socioeconomic characteristics and perceptions. …”
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Integrating Ethical, Cultural, and Legal Dimensions into Higher Education: Advancing 21st-Century Competencies in Central Asia by Fazliddin Jalilov, Rokhat Safarova, Akmaljon Akramov, Elbek Musayev, Ulzana Rakhimova, Siyovush Shukrullayev, Xosiyatxon Mirzaxmetova

“…Qualitative data further reveal that students exposed to structured ethics and cultural diversity training exhibit higher engagement and adaptability. …”
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Factors associated with patient values among individuals with tuberculosis: a mixed-methods study using a patient- and family-centered care approach by Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini Gunawan, Servasius To’o Jala Mulu, Leni Landudjama, Melkisedek Landi, Wanto Paju, Heriberth Bara Hunggurami, Geralda Holi Mayela Ludji, Grazhela Tatu Rija, Donny Sulistiono, Israfil Israfil

“…The quantitative phase involved 180 purposively selected patients with TB, with data collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using Spearman’s rho correlation test. …”
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Cancer-Therapy-Related Cardiac Dysfunction: Latest Advances in Prevention and Treatment by Carla Contaldi, Carmine D’Aniello, Domenico Panico, Andrea Zito, Paolo Calabrò, Emilio Di Lorenzo, Paolo Golino, Vincenzo Montesarchio

“…Lifestyle modifications, including structured exercise programs and optimized nutritional strategies, further contribute to cardioprotection. …”
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TIM-FEM-ML synthetic technology for longitudinal optimization of tunnel excavated in the interlayered rock mass by Hui Li, Weizhong Chen, Xiaoyun Shu, Xianjun Tan, Qun Sui

“…Initially, geometric models of the geological formations and engineering structures are constructed on the TIM platform. Subsequently, data conversion is facilitated through the proposed transformation interface. …”
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A Protocol for Patient Education Based on Andragogy: A Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods Study by Mohtasham Ghaffari, Sakineh Rakhshanderou, Reza Negarandeh, Negin Niksadat, Ali Ramzankhan, Ali Vasheghani Farahani

“…Data will be gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by directed content analysis. …”
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International society of liquid biopsy (ISLB) perspective on minimal requirements for ctDNA testing in solid tumors by Nicola Fusco, Konstantinos Venetis, Francesco Pepe, Omshree Shetty, Silvia Calabuig Farinas, Simon Heeke, Julia V. Burnier, Simon J. Patton, Ellen Heitzer, Giovanni Nigita, Paul Hofman, Maria Jose Serrano, Massimo Cristofanilli, Eloisa Jantus-Lewintre, David R. Gandara, Christian Rolfo, Umberto Malapelle

“…Through initiatives led by the Quality Control and Accreditation Committee, educational programs, and multidisciplinary stakeholder workshops, ISLB provides a structured framework to promote standardization and foster innovation. …”
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the Chinese elderly: A multi-stakeholder qualitative study by Xiaoyu Li, Yanping Bai, Lijun Weng, Yunshan Bai, Wenjie Gong

“…Thirteen elderly with vaccine hesitancy and eleven vaccine-related staff participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis revealed three key determinants of vaccine hesitancy among the elderly: perceived low threat of COVID-19, lack of confidence in COVID-19 vaccine, and poor accessibility to vaccination. …”
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Radiological and Functional Research Methods in the Diagnosis of Segmental Instability in Cervical Osteochondrosis and of Cervicobrachial Syndrome by Z. V. Koshkareva, V. A. Sorokovikov, A. P. Zhivotenko, O. V. Sklyarenko, B. B. Damdinov, А. N. Kiriyenko

“…All patients were examined according to a single program, which included a specially designed questionnaire containing address data, diagnosis, history of life and illness, patient complaints, with a mandatory examination by a neurologist for the presence of compression of neural structures of the cervical spine with a detailed description of the local status and clinical and neurological syndromes. …”
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Geohazard Features of the Ionian Calabrian Margin by S. Ceramicola, A. Cova, E. Forlin, N. Markezic, G. Mangano, D. Civile, M. Zecchin, F. Fanucci, E. Colizza, C. Corselli, D. Morelli, A. Savini, A. Caburlotto, O. Candoni, M. Coste, D. Cotterle, S. Critelli, A. Cuppari, M. Deponte, R. Dominici, L. Facchin, E. Gordini, M. Locatelli, F. Muto, D. Praeg, R. Romeo, C. Tessarolo

“…These include multiple coastal landslides, failure scars along open slopes, shelf-indenting retrogressive canyon headwalls and active fluid venting structures, that we investigated by integrating regional high-resolution multibeam sonar and sub-bottom profiling data. …”
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Vaccination policies for dentists and other dental professionals in Europe: a systematic report by Helena C. Maltezou, Audrey Camilleri, Nuala Carney, Anna Chainier, Katrín Guðmundsdóttir, Erminija Guzaitienė, Charlotte Heuzé, Jörg Krainhöfner, Peter Kukolik, Mercedes Linninger, Jens Nagaba, Miguel Pavao, Harry-Sam Selikowitz, Nikolai Sharkov, Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg, Roman Smucler, Marek Szewczyński, Brigitte van Dam, Luca Vettore, Lynn Woods, Oliver Zeyer, Ioannis Tzoutzas

“…We studied vaccination policies for DHCP in Europe.Methods The national dental associations and chambers of 31 European countries were invited to complete a structured form. The survey was conducted in 2023.Results Vaccination policies for DHCP existed in all (21) participating countries. …”
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Polish Expert Consensus on Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: 2025 Update by Piotr Major, Michał Orłowski, Piotr Małczak, Natalia Dowgiałło-Gornowicz, Artur Binda, Paweł Bogdański, Andrzej Budzyński, Dorota Budzyńska, Michał Janik, Paweł Jaworski, Krzysztof Kaseja, Łukasz Kaska, Bartosz Katkowski, Tomasz Koszutski, Grzegorz Kowalski, Dominika Krakowczyk, Andrzej Kwiatkowski, Paweł Lech, Tomasz Lewandowski, Wojciech Lisik, Wojciech Makarewicz, Maciej Matyja, Wojciech Milanowski, Rafał Mulek, Piotr Myśliwiec, Lucyna Ostrowska, Maciej Pastuszka, Krzysztof Paśnik, Michał Pędziwiatr, Monika Proczko-Stepaniak, Hady Razak Hady, Tomasz Rogula, Anna Różańska-Walędziak, Jerzy Sieńko, Jacek Sobocki, Michał Spychalski, Jacek Szeliga, Tomasz Szewczyk, Michał Szymański, Paweł Szymański, Wiesław Tarnowski, Maciej Walędziak, Mateusz Wityk, Mariusz Wyleżoł, Michał Wysocki

“…A pivotal development in Poland was the implementation of the Comprehensive Specialist Care in Bariatrics (KOS-BAR) program in 2021, which ensured more accessible and safer care for patients with severe obesity through a structured and multidisciplinary approach. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of nurse second victim of patient safety incident actively to seek support: a qualitative study by Qianfei Li, Ya’nan Zhang, Zhiheng Gao, Zhuoqing Deng, Qiong Wu, Wenxia Lu, Xiaohong Zhang

“…Abstract Background Global efforts are being made to develop support programs and strategies for second victims of patient safety incident to alleviate the painful experience of health care workers involved. …”
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