Investigating body composition metrics in hypertensive men aged 60-70 through walking football by Mir Ahsan Ul Haq, Sandhya Tiwari, Sandeep Tiwari

“…Discussion: The findings support existing evidence that structured physical activity, such as walking football, can positively influence body composition in older adults. …”
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Experience of cultural organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Case of St. Petersburg by Konstantin A. Galkin

“…The study was conducted using a qualitative methodology (semi-structured interviews) (n=12). The study was conducted among cultural organizations in St. …”
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The media framing dataset: Analyzing news narratives in Mexico and ColombiaZenodo by Juan Cuadrado, Elizabeth Martinez, Juan Carlos Martinez-Santos, Edwin Puertas

“…Articles were categorized based on specific framing dimensions using a structured framework, developed in collaboration with experts in computational linguistics. …”
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Cetacean Sanctuaries: Do They Guarantee Better Welfare? by Javier Almunia, Marta Canchal

“…This review underscores the need for refined sanctuary models, improved infrastructure, and structured adaptation programs tailored to species and individual cetaceans. …”
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The stakeholders’ role in informal mentoring: a qualitative descriptive study of nurses and midwives working in acute care settings by Tracy Alexis Kakyo, Lily Dongxia Xiao, Diane Chamberlain

“…This manuscript was written in adherence to the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research. Methods Semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample of 35 nurses and/or midwives working in three regional hospitals in Uganda were conducted between June and September 2022. …”
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Impact of Exercise on the Course of Dermatomyositis: A Narrative Review of Recent Studies by Katarzyna Chawrylak, Maria Kubas, Katarzyna Krzemińska, Julia Kuszneruk, Magdalena Kłusek

“…However, the heterogeneity of the trials and small sample sizes highlight the need for larger, more diverse cohorts and long-term studies   Summary: The findings underscore the potential of structured exercise programs to enhance muscle strength, aerobic capacity, and overall physical function in DM patients. …”
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Fostering educational opportunities for girls in remote Tanzanian communities. The facilitation and inhibition of male community elders by Sylivester John Buyobe

“…Design/methodology/approach – Through the depth of participant observation and semi-structured interviews with two male elders from the Sukuma community, rich information was generated featuring ethnographic research design. …”
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Using the realistic mathematics education (RME) approach with scaffolding to enhance mathematical representation ability by Rizki Wahyu Yunian Putra, Sugeng Sutiarso, Nurhanurawati Nurhanurawati

“…The model was designed to align with learning objectives, incorporate real-world contexts, and provide structured scaffolding tailored to students’ needs. …”
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Factors affecting first-grade pupils' physical activity during the school day: A pilot study by Dita Culkova, Veronika Dušková

“…This study investigates the influence of school environments and educational practices on pupils' PA during the school day, emphasizing the importance of supportive school conditions and structured activities. This pilot study involved 43 children from three primary schools in the Olomouc region of the Czech Republic. …”
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Exploring MRI Safety Knowledge Among Physicians and Nurses in Saudi Arabia: Highlighting Knowledge Gaps and Key Influencing Factors by Ibrahem Hussain Kanbayti

“…Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted among 387 nonimaging healthcare practitioners: physicians and nurses, from different healthcare sectors in Jeddah city. A structured questionnaire assessed their understanding of basic MRI concepts, projectile hazards and contrast media risks. …”
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Investigating Awareness, Risk Factors, and Management of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An All-Inclusive Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia by Ibrahim A. E. Ibrahim, Mubarak Faleh S. Alshahrani, Saeed Nasser Saeed Alshahrani, Ammar Nasser S. Alamri, Ali Moshref Ali Alamri, Saeed Faleh Alshahrani

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study among 420 subjects used structured questionnaires. Chi-square and regression analyses tested the association of demographic factors with DPN awareness. …”
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The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy on psychopathology symptoms and stress response in patients with multiple sclerosis: Short communication by Arman Eftekhari

“…The experimental group underwent MBSR therapy sessions, structured individually, spanning eight 90-minute sessions, and held weekly, following Kabat-Zinn's MBSR program. …”
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A methodology to promote business development from research outcomes in food science and technology by Eduardo L. Cardoso

“…The knowledge valorization processes benefited from the adoption of a structured framework methodology that led to ideas and teams from a business model generation to client development, in parallel, when possible, with an agile product/service development. …”
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Digital Literacy and Competencies in Library and Information Science Education Students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka by Ngozi Njideka Okechukwu, Chika Jacinta Chinemerem, Nnatu Agatha Ujunwa

“…Employing a quantitative approach with a descriptive survey design, data were gathered from 68 participants via a structured questionnaire on Google Survey. The questionnaire, using a 4-point Likert scale, covered demographic details, digital literacy levels, perceived curriculum effectiveness, impacts of pedagogical methods, identified barriers, and suggested improvement strategies. …”
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Enhancing crisis communication and risk management competencies: A qualitative study of city information officers by Enrico B. Galicia, John Matthew Aquino

“…This qualitative study examines the risk management, communication, and crisis response competencies of city information officers in San Pablo City, Philippines local government, focusing on how these officers effectively handle emergencies and manage public communication. Through semi-structured interviews with 15 regular staff members and 5 job-order workers, the study provides in-depth insights into their strengths and areas for improvement in crisis management. …”
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External barycentric coordinates for arbitrary polygons and an approximate method for calculating them by Ivan S. Polyansky

“…The algorithmic features of the implementation of an approximate analytical solution with a structured representation of pseudocodes of programs for calculating external barycentric coordinates, formed mainly for the MathCad computer algebra system, are clarified. …”
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Nursing Intervention for Mothers Having Children Suffering from Acute Bronchitis by Zienab F. El-Sayed, Radia Abd El-Sattar

“…Two tools were used to collect data: a structured interview questionnaire, and mothers' observation checklist. …”
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Pre-service Teachers' Readiness For Digital Technology ‎integration: The Case Of Ecole Normal Supérieure El Katiba ‎assia Djebbar Constantine by Belkais Touatit, Soraya Mezhoud

“…Subsequently, semi-structured interviews ‎were conducted with a purposive sample of 8 student teachers to explore the quantitative ‎findings in greater depth. …”
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TEACHER DIFFICULTIES IN TEACHING LINGUISTICS: A SEMANTIC MASTERING by Ibnu Ziat Saragih, Sholihatul Hamidah Daulay, Muhammad Dalimunte

“…Through in-depth semi-structured interviews, four major themes emerge, encompassing key pedagogical obstacles. …”
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Understanding Teacher Resilience: Keys to Well-Being and Performance in Chilean Elementary Education by Sonia Salvo-Garrido, Pilar Cisternas-Salcedo, Karina Polanco-Levicán

“…Sixty-three public school teachers participated in semi-structured interviews as part of a qualitative analysis employing deductive and inductive coding. …”
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