Beyond the basics: A qualitative exploration of mathematics teaching effectiveness in South African secondary schools by Oratilwe Penwell Mokoena, Solly Matshonisa Seeletse

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Photometric analysis of the relationship between craniovertebral angle and facial profile in children aged 10–12 years by Maya Rosita, Sarworini B. Budiardjo, Mochamad Fahlevi Rizal

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Case Study-Based Learning Media Innovation Integrated With Lumi Education to Improve Student Critical Thinking by Mifta Rizka, Silvia Permatasari, Jumili Arianto, Filma Alia Sari, M. Yogi Ryantama Isjoni, Sahara

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From hearing to seeing: medical dispatchers’ experience with use of video streaming in medical emergency calls − a qualitative study by Guttorm Brattebø, Jo Kramer-Johansen, Siri Idland, Emil Iversen, Magnus Hjortdahl

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Extracting factors associated with vaccination from Twitter data and mapping to behavioral models by Md. Rafiul Biswas, Zubair Shah

“…Social media platform, particularly Twitter, is a rich data source that allows monitoring of public opinions and attitudes toward vaccines.Established behavioral models like the 5C psychological antecedents model and the Health Belief Model (HBM) provide a well-structured framework for analyzing shifts in vaccine-related behavior. …”
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Investigation of the sustainability of breastfeeding and infant nutrition in the earthquake region based on mothers' experiences: a qualitative study by Özge Karakaya Suzan, Sümeyra Topal, Sinem Yalnızoğlu Çaka, Nursan Çınar

“…Data were collected between September and November 2023 by face-to-face interviews using a Personal Information Form and a semi-structured interview form. A total of 21 participants who breastfed their babies before the earthquake and experienced the earthquake were included in the study, which was conducted using purposive sampling technique. …”
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Effect of Educational Intervention Guideline on Quality of Life among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Aziza I. Mohamed, Shimaa A. Moustafa

“…Three tools used for data collection.  A structured interviewing questionnaire, a healthy practice assessment scale, and health-related quality of life questionnaire for polycystic ovary syndrome. …”
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Explaining the Concept of Re-experiencing Abusive Relationships by Zinatsadat Mirpour, Mohammadali Rahmani, Shohreh Ghorbanshiroodi

“…Data collection methods included semi-structured interviews, observations, and field notes. …”
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Climate Variability and Adaptation Strategies in a Pastoralist Area of the Eastern Bale Zone: The Case of Sawena District, Ethiopia by Mesfin Bekele Gebbisa, Zsuzsanna Bacsi

“…Secondary data covering the period from 1984 to 2023 were utilized, along with structured and unstructured questionnaires. Primary data were gathered from 350 pastoralist households across six kebeles through a household survey. …”
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Chronic Kidney Disease in the Eastern Region of the State of Mexico: Implication of the Social Determinants of Health by Luis Enrique Hernández Gamundi, Donovan Casas Patiño, Alejandra Rodríguez Torres, Angélica Heredia Sánchez

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a qualitative study was carried out in the eastern part of the State of Mexico in which 27 patients with chronic kidney disease participated who answered a semi-structured interview, using the Iramuteq v0.7alpha2 software to code the speeches. …”
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Effect of Self-Care Guidelines on Low Back Pain among Pregnant Women by Shimaa A. Sharaby, Mona A. B. Abd Ellatef

“…Tools used included a structured interview questionnaire; to assess demographic characteristics of the studied sample, assess the obstetric history of pregnant women, assess pregnant women knowledge regarding low back pain and assess pregnant women reported practices toward relieving low back pain. …”
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Language concerns and issues of Uyghur international students in Japan by Z Alifu, K. T Selorio, H Saito

“…To enhance the study-abroad experience for all international students, we argue that Japan should clarify study pathways at language schools, reduce initial adjustment burdens, and provide comprehensive information on higher education to facilitate a smoother academic transition. Moreover, structured language exchange programs and government-supported initiatives could help students integrate more effectively into society. …”
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Factors impeding physical activity in older patients with chronic diseases: a qualitative study by Peiting Wen, Ying Fang, Rong Xu, Zhaodi Wang

“…Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted one-on-one, and the social ecology model and theme analysis method were used to examine the data. …”
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Artificial Intelligence for Automatic Pain Assessment: Research Methods and Perspectives by Marco Cascella, Daniela Schiavo, Arturo Cuomo, Alessandro Ottaiano, Francesco Perri, Renato Patrone, Sara Migliarelli, Elena Giovanna Bignami, Alessandro Vittori, Francesco Cutugno

“…More recently, artificial neural networks such as convolutional and recurrent neural network algorithms are implemented, even in combination. Collaboration programs involving clinicians and computer scientists must be aimed at structuring and processing robust datasets that can be used in various settings, from acute to different chronic pain conditions. …”
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Construction of a model of subsoil moisture movement in cultivated slope lands by Andrey A. Mikhaylin

“…At the same time, a computer program was developed to solve the boundary value problem of dynamics – subsoil moisture transfer on a slope, taking into account the heterogeneous structures obtained during soil treatment using a new method.…”
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Organic Phosphorus Compounds as Inhibitors of Corrosion of Carbon Steel in Circulating Cooling Water: Weight Loss Method and Thermodynamic and Quantum Chemical Studies by Liang Liu, Ting-Ting Cao, Qi-Wei Zhang, Chong-Wei Cui

“…The molecular structures of the three organic phosphorus inhibitors and the number of phosphorus-containing atoms were compared to the sustained-release properties. …”
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Developing Visible Thinking and Motivation Through the Curricular Design of an Escape Room in Higher Education by Naiara Bilbao-Quintana, Arantzazu López-de la Serna, Ainara Romero-Andonegui, Eneko Tejada-Garitano

“…However, it must be designed as a significant part of the didactic program, taking special care in the development of competences and thinking.…”
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Conservative treatment of older adult patients with shoulder diseases: a narrative review by Kook Jong Kim, Ho-Seung Jeong

“…Platelet-rich plasma is a regenerative option that may improve tendon healing, but mixed findings highlight the need for further investigation. A structured physical therapy program focusing on range of motion and strengthening is essential, with alternative interventions used judiciously. …”
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Rehabilitation coordinator – managers’ experiences of a new function in health care by Catharina Strid, Rosie Benner, Ronja Stefansdotter, Kjerstin Stigmar

“…Methods This is an interview study using a semi structured interview guide for data collection and thematic analysis was applied to the data. …”
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The Adoption and Scaling of Climate-Smart Agriculture Innovation by Smallholder Farmers in South Africa: A Review of Institutional Mechanisms, Policy Frameworks and Market Dynamics by Mary Funke Olabanji, Munyaradzi Chitakira

“…The analysis highlights the importance of secure land rights, functional farmer cooperatives, effective NGO involvement, and inclusive governance structures in facilitating CSA adoption. Further, the review critiques the implementation gaps in South Africa’s climate and agricultural policy landscape, despite the existence of comprehensive strategies like the National Climate Change Response Policy and the Agricultural Policy Action Plan. …”
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