Review of community-based interventions for people with serious mental illness, focusing on learning instrumental activities of daily living and enhancing wellbeing by Emi Patmisari, Yunong Huang, Carla McLaren, Pankhuri Bhatia, Mark Orr, Sumathi Govindasamy, Emily Hielscher, Helen McLaren

“…Thematic analysis identified five key mechanisms for success: individualised goal-setting, structured programs with practical learning, engagement of support systems, integration into daily life, and use of innovative technologies. …”
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The evolution of online extensive reading and web-based platforms in EFL/ESL: A narrative review of impacts, challenges, and future directions by Amine Ounissi, Raihana Romly, Azza Jauhar Ahmad Tajuddin, Md. Kamrul Hasan

“…Adopting a narrative review methodology, this study utilises a structured literature matrix to synthesise findings, critically analyse, and evaluate key data from diverse research studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of OER’s pedagogical implications. …”
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A Deep Learning-Based Probabilistic Approach for Non-Destructive Testing of Aircraft Components Using Laser Ultrasonic Data by Adriano Liso, Cosimo Patruno, Angelo Cardellicchio, Pierfrancesco Ardino, Nicola Gallo, Giuseppe del Prete, Valerio Dentico, Veronica Vespini, Sara Coppola, Pietro Ferraro, Vito Reno

“…Composite structures are commonly used in complex applications such as automotive and aerospace due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of the DECIDE Model on Decision-Making Skills in Elementary Teacher Education Students in Indonesia by Moh Salimi, Ratna Hidayah, Suhartono, Tri Saptuti Susiani, Wahyono, Achmad Basari Eko Wahyudi, Laksmi Evasufi Widi Fajari

“… The low level of decision-making skills among students poses a significant challenge in elementary teacher education programs. This study aims to evaluate decision-making skills using the DECIDE model among elementary teacher education students in Indonesia. …”
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The Role of Air Dohot as a Culinary Heritage of Penyengat Island, Riau Archipelago Province, in Shaping the Character of the Younger Generation by Patria Robby, Zaitun Zaitun, Atmadinata Atmadinata, Hajar Encik Abdul, Hendra Hendra

“…Data collection was conducted through participatory observation, structured interviews, and documentation studies from January to Agustus 2024. …”
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Assessing dental surgeons' understanding of bisphosphonates: Implications for patient health in oral surgery by Vilson Rocha Cortez Teles de Alencar, Marcília Ribeiro Paulino, Inês Andrea Luna Martinis de Alencar, Jaime Ribeiro-Filho, Ana Valéria de Oliveira Braz, Edinardo Fagner Ferreira Matias, João Paulo Martins de Lima, Sloana Giesta Lemos Florencio, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Antônio Marcos Montagner

“…The data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire to interview the dental surgeons who met the inclusion criteria. …”
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A phenomenological study of sports development in schools and society of Ardabil city from the perspective of teachers and professionals by Kamal Nosrati Heshi, Mohammad Azimi, Morteza Golshani Gahraz, Zahra khademi Astaneh

“…Data were collected using in-depth and semi-structured interviews; the research questions were answered through interviews with people. …”
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Psychological factors influencing child safety awareness: a study on abduction prevention education by Joshua Ampofo, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Li Qinggong, Wang Changfeng, Le Guoan, Binghai Sun, Qian Xusheng

“…Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews exploring experiences and perceptions.ResultsQuantitative analyses revealed a significant positive correlation between self-efficacy and safety awareness [r = 0.62, p < 0.001, 95% CI (0.54, 0.70)] and a significant negative correlation between anxiety and safety awareness [r = −0.47, p < 0.001, 95% CI (−0.55, −0.38)]. …”
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Assessment of calorie intake and micronutrient consumption in rural North-Central Nigeria by Abubakar Yah-Ya Ibrahim, Kayode Ayantoye, Ambali Olatunji Yusuf, Salau Shehu Abdulganiyu

“…By employing a threestage random sampling procedure, a total of 494 households were selected via a well-structured questionnaire. The finding showed that 42.7% of the households were calorie sufficient, while 57.3% of them were calorie deficient. …”
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Optimization of amorphous silicon solar cells through photonic crystals for enhanced optical properties by Hassan Sayed, Ashour M. Ahmed, Ali Hajjiah, M. A. Abdelkawy, Arafa H. Aly

“…The modeling involves designing and optimizing ternary PC structures, followed by numerical simulations to assess their anti-reflection performance. …”
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Analysis of Contributing Factors to Stunting in Poso Regency: A Perspective from the Special Stunting Handling Index by Nurfatimah Nurfatimah, Sumiaty Sumiaty, Kadar Ramadhan, Taqwin Taqwin, I Putu Suiraoka

“…Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional analytical method with a sample size of 250 mothers and their children under 2 years old, using structured questionnaires and direct measurements to collect data. …”
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THE REALIZATION OF SYSTEMATIC CADASTRE WORKS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VINEYARD AND FRUIT-GROWING SECTOR IN ROMANIA by Cristian HUȚANU, Oprea RADU

“…To be able to talk about sustainable development and environmental protection, GIS systems should be structured by fields of activity and become an interface between man and nature. …”
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Digital branding adoption by specialty eatery start-ups in the post-pandemic environment in India by Aman Sharma, Bhuvanesh Kumar Sharma, Sneha Rajput, Aashish Mehra, Uma Gulati

“…The data was analysed using the AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) program. The study concludes that digital branding plays a crucial role as an independent branding strategy and enhances the performance of specialty eatery start-ups in the post-pandemic era. …”
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Nurturing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries to Strengthen Food Sovereignty in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut by Meghan Lindsay Brockington, Tiff-Annie Kenny, Mélanie Lemire, Hing Man Chan, Dennis Nauyavik, Philip Loring, Jane Parmley, Matthew Little

“…This qualitative case study prioritizes Inuit voices in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, to explore the complex role of small-scale fisheries in advancing food security, sovereignty, and community well-being. Semi-structured interviews (n=15) were conducted with Elders, experienced commercial fish harvesters, and local decision-makers. …”
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Decision-makers’ perspectives on the implementation of COVID-19 self-testing in Mozambique by E. Mavume-Mangunyane, S. Issufo, S. Ndima, E. Valverde, R.R. Peregrino, B. Tasca, C. Penicela, I. Andrade, C. Botão, P.G. Malate, R. Powers, L. Tsope, L. Chimoyi, C. Mulder, I. Spruijt, S. Keller

“…METHODS: We conducted semi-structured interviews with decision-makers involved in COVID-19 diagnosis, management, and policy development. …”
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Factors Influencing the Mental Health of First-Year College Students: Evidence from Digital Records of Daily Behaviors by Jingyi Ou, Kunyu Wang, Mingzhang Zuo, Di Chen, Heng Luo

“…LASSO regression was applied to identify key behavioral predictors, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to further explore the impact of these factors. …”
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Toward the classification of social media use disorder: Clinical characterization and proposed diagnostic criteria by Tania Moretta, Elisa Wegmann

“…Despite the lack of studies including clinical populations and the need for future research to validate the proposed criteria and refine knowledge of the mechanisms underlying this condition, our work provides a structured framework for classifying and identifying social media use disorder.…”
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Collaboration between educational institutions and families from the perspective of pedagogical and professional staff in schools and students of preschool and elementary pedagogy by Annamária Šimšíková, Miroslav Gejdoš

“…Material and methods To collect empirical data, we used a non-standardized semi-structured questionnaire. We processed the obtained empirical data through frequency analysis and univariate statistics. …”
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Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, parental stress, and attachment styles by Marit Coldevin, Marit Coldevin, Astrid Brænden, Pål Zeiner, Pål Zeiner, Anne-Siri Øyen, Annika Melinder, Jan E. Stubberud

“…Clinicians used a standardized semi-structured diagnostic interview to identify diagnoses. …”
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A new swelling - creep model for red-bed mudstone and its application by Hongyi Yan, Feng Yu, Chaobo Zhu, Jianwei Yuan, Qiang Wang, Jiang Wu

“…In the red-bed region, engineering structures often encounter safety risks due to the swelling and creep properties of mudstone. …”
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