The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic: Are Africa’s Prevalence and Mortality Rates Relatively Low? by Solomon H. Mariam

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Enhancing Arabic Rhetoric Education through Mind Mapping: A Focus on Bayan & Badi’ by Menik Mahmudah, Lailil Maghfiroh, Nur Hanifansyah, Sultan Abdus Syakur

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Exploring the dynamics of self-efficacy, resilience, and self-management on quality of life in type 2 diabetes patients: A moderated mediation approach from a positive psychology p... by Zheng Ting, Wang Huicai, Zakeer Kudelati, Ge Yongkang, Ayimire Alimu, Zhang Xiaotian, Qu Xingge, Li Tong

“…Data collection tools included the General Data Questionnaire, Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities, Self-Efficacy for Diabetes Questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Diabetes-Specific Quality of Life Scale. Structural equation modeling and Model 15 of Hayes' SPSS-Process program facilitated the moderated mediation analysis.…”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF PERCEPTION OF THE PEOPLE ON MALARIA PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN DONGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF TARABA STATE by SILAS JOSHUA, SUNDAY EMMANUEL BAMISE

“…Primary data were generated through administration of structured questionnaire. The types of data used are demographic data, socio-economic, cultural beliefs, political affiliations and prevalent records of malaria in the area. …”
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The double-edged sword of internet use in China’s aging population: thresholds, mediation and digital health policy by Yirong Li, Jianguang Cai, Haiyong Yu

“…Although the current average of 1.8 h/day of use internet is well below the harmful threshold, structural digital exclusion creates a compensation-vulnerability paradox: older and less-educated groups derive greater marginal health benefits from moderate use but face higher risks of overuse due to limited digital literacy and physiological constraints.ConclusionInternet use offers conditional health benefits for older adults, contingent on usage thresholds and mediated by physical activity. …”
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Understanding the Unmet Needs of Epilepsy in Indian population by Rajesh Pandita

“…Methods: To assess epilepsy knowledge among the urban population in India, a quantitative research approach utilizing structured closed and open-ended questionnaires and a thorough review of existing literature was employed. …”
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Socioeconomic divides and food waste: Exploring knowledge gaps and awareness levels in food waste reduction among college students, in Tamil Nadu by Gajalakshmi Radhakrishnan, Sk Manivannan

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study involving 500 college students was conducted, and the interviews were conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. Using regression, food waste knowledge effect on Food Waste attitudes were investigated. …”
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The state of iodine deficiency in Kyrgyzstan: Insights from studies of knowledge, attitudes and practices. by Yulia Chyngyshpaeva, Zhokhongir Dzhaliev, Zhyparkul Derbishalieva, Muiz Ibrahim, Don Eliseo Iii Lucero-Prisno, Kenesh Dzhusupov

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was conducted using structured questionnaires and urine sample analysis to evaluate iodine status. …”
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Data processing of measuring intensity of optical field fringe patterns generated by laser interference measuring means by Igor P. Miroshnichenko

“…Currently, the introduction of modern methods and means of laser interferometry opens up new possibilities in solving various practical problems under studying properties and processes of defect formation in new materials (laminated, polymeric, composite), and diagnosing the state of structural materials of the product power components at all stages of their life cycle. …”
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Les stratégies de gestion des frontières du Niger à l’ère de l’externalisation des politiques migratoires de l’UE : vers des frontières itinérantes ? by Rhoumour Ahmet Tchilouta

“…To make these arguments, the article relies on a triangulated methodological approach mixing the analysis of the official documentation ( program sheets, terms of reference (TOR), project evaluation reports etc.); personals and direct observations in the field, and semi-structured interviews with a range of national and international stakeholders involved in the fight against irregular migration and border management in Niger. …”
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Test anxiety, psychological adaptability, and learning performance: Effects of a mindfulness training intervention on university students by Assylzhan Yessimbekova, Aigul Galiyeva, Zhadra Zhexembayeva, Bibigul Almukhambetova, Nurlan Abishev

“…Data were subjected to descriptive analysis, multivariate analysis of covariance, repeated measures analyses of variance, and structural equation modeling. Results: The test anxiety scores were significantly lower in the experimental group than in the comparison group. …”
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The Performative Dimension of a Literary Text-Concert by Svitlana Macenka

“…The text itself is conceptualized as a concert, i.e., the plot may be framed by a concert event or be presented as a special concert event with a detailed description of the conditions of the performance (acoustic space, the drama, timing, atmosphere, acoustic background, relevant auditory habits, and performative and ritualistic elements of the concert) and their impact on the listener. Due to particular structural technologies aimed at the most adequate and vocal rendering of the musical performance, a text of this type is played out as a concert that exceeds the limits of representation and displays such dimensions as embodiment, mediality, or eventfulness. …”
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Medication adherence framework: A population‐based pharmacokinetic approach and its application in antimalarial treatment assessments by Junjie Ding, Richard M. Hoglund, Joel Tarning

“…The complexity of the structural model and the half‐life had a minimal impact on the predictive performance of these methods. …”
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Travel medicine training and experience among primary care physicians in Qatar. by Ayman Al-Dahshan, Vahe Kehyayan, Noora Al-Kubaisi, Ziyad Mahfoud, Nagah Selim

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study design was employed. A structured questionnaire was utilized to gather data from all PCPs working in publicly funded primary health centers.…”
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Relationship between Psychological Problems and Quality of Life among Leprosy Patients by Mona M. Barakat, Hanan N. Zaki

“…Three tools were used to achieve the aim of this study. A structured Interviewing schedule, the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF Questionnaire, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS). …”
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The effect of human resource management practices on job security: a case study of Awal Gulf Company in Bahrain by Ali Ateeq, Askar Garad, Nasser A. Saif Almuraqab, Wadeea Abdulmohsen, Hosam Alden Riyadh

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Integration of livelihood support with MHPSS in rehabilitation of torture survivors in LMICs: Addressing poverty and mental health dynamics by Ayesha Mushtaq

“…Method : A cross-sectional study was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire distributed to members of the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) in LMICs (n=25). …”
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Urban-oriented studies and identification of target areas and neighborhoods in need of urban regeneration: case study in Abbas-Abad city by Hadi Faghihmaleki, Akbar Deilampour

“…A wide range of cities in the country and especially big cities are facing complex issues and problems in the areas of urban poverty, lack of safety, lack of infrastructure and services, structural instability of buildings and identity crisis. …”
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Factors Associated with Non-Participation and Non-Adherence in Directly Observed Mass Drug Administration for Malaria in The Gambia. by Susan Dierickx, Charlotte Gryseels, Julia Mwesigwa, Sarah O'Neill, Melanie Bannister-Tyrell, Maya Ronse, Fatou Jaiteh, René Gerrets, Umberto D'Alessandro, Koen Peeters Grietens

“…The social science study employed a mixed-methods approach combining qualitative methods (participant observation and in-depth interviewing) and quantitative methods (structured follow-up interviews among non-participating and non-adhering community members).…”
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Exploring essential personality traits for professional interpreters: a Delphi method study by Chunwen Yang

“…In the first round, open-ended responses were collected to identify essential personality traits, followed by a structured ranking exercise in the second round. Thematic analysis was conducted on qualitative data, and Kendall's W coefficient was applied to measure consensus in the second round using SPSS 26.0.ResultsTwenty experts participated in both rounds. …”
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