Motivation in rural math education within general and special education settings by Haidee A. Jackson, Angela Starrett, Bryndle Bottoms

“…IntroductionThis study examines how motivational processes in STEM education differ for rural students with and without Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) using Situated Expectancy-Value Theory (SEVT). …”
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Challenges in data collection for enhancing productivity in Brazilian industrial processes by Haroldo Lhou Hasegawa, Rafael Sene de Lima, Vidal Dias da Mota Junior, Ricardo Luiz Perez Teixeira

“…This included content analysis and semi-structured interviews with company managers. Twelve medium-sized enterprises in the metalworking sector were selected, and data were collected from thesis projects conducted between 2017 and 2019. …”
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Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District. by Bagye, Jassy

“…A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to evaluate the effects of structured PE programs on motor skills like balance, agility, and coordination. …”
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Analyzing Cost Overrun Risks in Construction Projects: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective Using Fuzzy Group Decision-Making and K-Means Clustering by Ahmed Mohammed Abdelalim, Maram Salem, Mohamed Salem, Manal Al-Adwani, Mohamed Tantawy

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A qualitative study on the impact and participation in the AGELESS multidomain intervention: Insights from older adults with cognitive frailty and their caregivers by Ying Qian Ong, Suzana Shahar, A’isyah Mohd Safien, Norhayati Ibrahim, Ai-Vyrn Chin, Francesca Mangialasche, Miia Kivipelto, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

“…Methods This qualitative study was conducted following the completion of AGELESS multidomain intervention. Semi-structured interviews covering domains such as perceptions, benefits, barriers, facilitators, and program preferences were conducted among 17 older adults with CF and 10 caregivers following the completion of the intervention. …”
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Perspectives from Systems-Level Key Informants on Optimizing Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Adolescents and Young Adults by Jasper Yeh, Crosby Modrowski, Isabel Aguirre, Samantha Portis, Robert Miranda, Melissa Pielech

“…<b>Methods</b>: Thirty key informants involved with OUD treatment in the northeastern United States completed individual, semi-structured interviews, including treatment providers (N = 11) and clinic leaders in programs that provide medication and psychosocial treatments for AYA with OUD (N = 10), as well as opioid-related policymakers (N = 6) and patient advocates (N = 3). …”
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Multifaceted health coaching intervention for cardiovascular risk prevention – exploratory qualitative study of Chinese clients' perspectives by Xue Yang, Gengcong Qu, Lawrence Luk, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Benjamin H. K. Yip, Samuel Y. S. Wong, Carmen K. M. Wong

“…Purposive sampling was used regarding gender, age and lifestyle domains. Three semi-structured focused-group interviews were conducted. …”
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Predicting leakage of the VERCORS mock-up and concrete containment buildings - a digital twin approach by Laurent Charpin, Jessica Haelewyn, Anass Cherki El Idrissi, Julien Niepceron, Benoît Masson, Charles Toulemonde, Guillaume Boulant, Jean-Philippe Mathieu, François Hamon, Sylvie Michel-Ponnelle, Jean-Marie Hénault, Frédéric Taillade, Jean-Luc Adia, Florian Escoffier

“…An important numerical effort has also been made to implement structural computations of the mock-up and to capitalize these computations as well as their post-processing (so as to compare automatically with the monitoring data) in what can be called a digital twin of the mock-up. …”
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PRIDE-FTG advances academic careers of underrepresented early-stage investigators performing blood disorders research by Betty S. Pace, Oluwatoyosi A. Onwuemene, Athena Starlard-Davenport, Rhea-Beth Markowitz, Vahé Heboyan, Petar Datsov, Treva Rice

“…The success of this structured, mentored training program instills a sense of optimism about the future of diversity in our nation.…”
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Promoting HPV vaccination among adolescent girls in low-resource areas of China: A multi-centered qualitative study by Yitong Zhu, Huike Wang, Bo Zhang, Hanyue Ding, Youlin Qiao

“…Participants engaged in Health Belief Model (HBM)-based-semi-structured interviews from January to March 2024. Data was transcribed and analyzed using Haase’s adaptation of Colaizzi’s method. …”
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What Changes are Mandatory in Breast Surgery Training? An International Survey and Recommendations of the French Academy of Surgery and the Senologic International Society by Tolga Ozmen, Caroline Bouche, Megane Buttignol, Bolivar Arboleda-Osorio, Mauricio Magalhaes Costa, Henry Coudane, Darius Dian, Xishan Hao, Shigeru Imoto, Olivier Jardé, Hubert Johanet, Esther Meka, Alexander Mundinger, Ruben Orda, Vahit Ozmen, Tadeusz Pienkowski, Schlomo Schneebaum, Charlotte Vaysse, Susie Brousse, Atilla Soran, Carole Mathelin

“…Evidence shows that structured programs with volume thresholds, multidisciplinary approach, and modern surgical techniques improve patient survival and satisfaction. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Workers about The Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear in The College of Nursing by Nuha Alwandawi, Hana Algomele, Wafaa M. Atoof

“…The knowledge, attitude and practice of cervical cancer and Pap smear are assessed through answers of participants to a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of demographic variables, risk factors, knowledge and practice of cervical cancer and Pap smear. …”
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Recommendations for digital inclusion in the use of European digital public services by Tamara Morte-Nadal, Miguel Ángel Esteban-Navarro

“…The research employs a mixed-methods approach, including a systematic review based on PRISMA methodology, a document analysis of the digital and programs of the European Union and the Member States, 33 semi-structured expert interviews, and a survey targeting Spanish intermediate leaders, to explore digital divides in access, skills, and outcomes. …”
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Nicotine Dependence, Readiness to Change Behavior among Tobacco Users Attending Tertiary Care Hospital's De-Addiction Clinic in Uttarakhand by Rajesh Kumar, Hoineiting R. Haokip, Kalpana Beniwal, Yogesh Bahurupi

“…Materials and Methods: This descriptive study purposively included 120 tobacco users over 6 months in a public hospital's de-addiction clinic, North India. A structured personal and clinical profile sheet, the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence-Revised Version-smokable and smokeless), and Readiness to Change Questionnaire (RCQ) were used to collect information. …”
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The contribution of professional internships to the academic development of engineering and science students: a case study by Humberto Gutiérrez-Pulido, Claudia Orozco-Rodríguez

“…Additionally, 37.7% extended their internships, and 45% indicated likelihood of continued employment with their host company.DiscussionFindings confirm that structured internships at CUCEI effectively support student satisfaction and the practical application of academic knowledge, while fostering both technical and interpersonal competencies. …”
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Sociological portrait of the higher bureaucracy in Russia by G. A. Borshchevskiy

“…The author concludes that the Russian system of governance needs a special body to administer its higher bureaucracy (recruitment, remuneration, payment, retirement, etc.) structurally resembling the senior civil service in the OECD countries.…”
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ORDINAL LOGISTIC MODEL FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF SMALL-SCALE ABACA FARMERS WITH PHILIPPINE FIBER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PhilFIDA) by Leomarich F. CASINILLO, Karen Luz P. YAP

“…The survey is in the form of face-to-face interviews to gather useful information with the aid of a developed semi-structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ordinal regression analysis. …”
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Antimicrobial use in a pediatric hospital in Kenya: a point prevalence survey to inform antimicrobial stewardship by Joseph Mbuthia, Nkatha Gitonga, Winnie Akoth, Susan Mutua, Ndinda Kusu, Tamara Hafner, Mohan P. Joshi, Martha Embrey

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Investigation of a cluster of SARS-COV-2 infections among workers in a factory making personal protective equipment, Buikwe District, Uganda, 2020 by Aggrey Byaruhanga, Elizabeth Katana, Alex Ndyabakira, Sandra Nabatanzi, Richard Migisha, Geoffrey Amanya, Lilian Bulage, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario, Julie Harris

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Perceptions, attitudes, and challenges regarding continuing professional development among Ethiopian medical laboratory professionals: a mixed-methods study by Adugna Negussie, Abay Sisay, Agumas Shibabaw, Edosa Kebede, Firehiwot Tesfaye, Gizachew Kedida, Nadew Deneke, Takele Teklu, Waqtola Cheneke

“…Methods A cross-sectional study involving 228 medical laboratory professionals was conducted in Ethiopia from July to October 2023. An online structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on the participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding ongoing professional development. …”
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