A Hope Intervention Compared to Friendly Visitors as a Technique to Reduce Depression among Older Nursing Home Residents by Donna M. Wilson, Alexandra Marin, Param Bhardwaj, Bonnie Lichlyter, Amy Thurston, Deepthi Mohankumar

“…The structured hope intervention was not proven effective for reducing depression or raising hope. …”
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Economic hurdles, social gains: unveiling the true motivations behind urban farming by Adi Nugraha, Raphael Paut, Ari Ganjar Herdiansah, Susanti Withaningsih, Parikesit, Oekan S. Abdoellah

“…Observations, semi-structured and in-depth interviews with key informants including urban farmers, urban farming community leaders, traders, and government representatives in Bandung were used to collect data. …”
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Voices of Resilience by Alfonso Ferguson, LaShawn Adams, Olivia Fadul, Estefanie Ceballo, Shanta Pamphile, Daylan Moore, Sunanda Sharma

“…Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and semi-structured interviews, data were collected from 11 participants in CACREP-accredited programs. …”
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DISTANCE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR COMPETITIVE GROWTH OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES IN UNIVERSITIES by K. B. Prigozhina, K. V. Trostina

“…The aim of the publication is to set an example of introducing distance learning tools into higher education system, which could help to identify possible conditions and ways of creating a virtual educational environment covering in continuity three-cycle structure of higher education, as well as non-degree supplementary educational programs. …”
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Experiences and outcomes of older adults with obesity transitioning from gym- to home-based resistance training due to COVID-19 lockdowns: a mixed-methods analysis of a RCT by Costas Glavas, Jakub Mesinovic, Anoohya Gandham, Mavil May Cervo, Carrie-Anne Ng, Peter R. Ebeling, Elena S. George, Robin M. Daly, Belinda R. Beck, Paul Jansons, David Scott

“…Results Participants’ experiences and perspectives regarding the HOME program encompassed various elements including accessibility, accountability, maintaining physical activity levels, motivation, support from health care professionals, openness to telehealth videoconferencing for support, engagement, lack of equipment, supervision and a structured routine. …”
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RELATED OUTCOMES OF STRENGTH TRAINING IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: A CONTEMPORARY REVIEW OF THE RELEVANT LITERATURE by Francisco José Félix Saavedra

“…Recent data indicate that resistance training programs, well-structured and appropriately prescribed and supervised by trained specialists, are safe and provide unique benefits for youth, such as increased strength and muscle power, reduced cardiovascular risk, helps weight control, strengthens bones, increases psychosocial well-being, improves motor performance skills, and may reduce sports-related injuries, and should be viewed as an essential component of preparatory training programs for aspiring young athletes. …”
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Teacher Perspectives on Supporting Students With Stuttering in Schools and Preschools by Anna Michalczyk, Aleksanda Ślusarczyk

“…A diagnostic survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire, gathering responses from 155 kindergarten and elementary school teachers. …”
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Health Promotion Behaviors among Elderly in Nursing Home at Baghdad City by Mohammed F. Khalifa, Rida M. Lefta

“…The data were collected through the use of semi-structured interview by questionnaire, which consists of two parts (1) divide, section A. cover letter and B. …”
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EXPERIENCED VS NOVICE EFL TEACHERS: A STUDY OF SPEAKING ASSESSMENT LITERACY by Cansu Aykut Kolay, Büşra Ulu

“…Using a qualitative research design, data were collected from 16 EFL teachers (eight novice and eight experienced) through nine semi-structured interview questions adapted from established question repositories. …”
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Nuclear science education and training in Ethiopia: Status and prospects by Cherie Sisay Mekonen

“…Nuclear education began in the 1960s with basic theoretical concepts, and the first structured academic efforts emerged in the 1990s through MSc program at Addis Ababa University. …”
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The Development of Pain Management (Algology) in Türkiye and Worldwide by Şebnem Rumeli, Mesut Bakır

“…Algology was officially recognized as a medical subspecialty in 2011, with structured training programs established shortly after. …”
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Unravelling the interplay: brain regional atrophy and neuropsychological function in early Alzheimer’s disease by Doyun Heo, Min-Seong Kim, Yun-Jin Lee, Seon-Kyeong Kim, Yong Sung Kim, Wonjae Sung, Hee-Jin Kim

“…ObjectivesThe structural changes in the brain differ between normal aging and Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). …”
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Sweet spot for resting-state functional MRI effect of deep brain stimulation in dystonia lies in the lower pallidal area by Pavel Filip, Andrej Lasica, Dimitra Kiakou, Karsten Mueller, Jiří Keller, Dušan Urgošík, Daniel Novák, Robert Jech

“…Conclusions: All in all, this study not only replicated the results of previous studies on GPi DBS as a modality restoring sensorimotor network connectivity and local activity in dystonia towards the levels in healthy population, but also showed that lower GPi area or even subpallidal structures, be it white matter or even small, but essential nodes in the zona incerta as nucleus basalis of Meynert, are important regions to consider when programming DBS in dystonia patients.…”
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SOFTWARE FOR ENGINEERING METHODS OF THE CHILL ACCESORY CALCULATION by A. N. Chichko, Т. V. Matushinets, L. V. Markov

“…The structure of pack of engineering methods of chill auxiliaries calculation is worked out. …”
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Exploration of the Motivating and Controlling Contexts of Childbearing in Yazd City by Maliheh Alimondegari, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati, Hamideh Shiri Mohammad Abaad, Zahra Falakodin, Forozandeh Kalantari

“…The study involved 25 women from Yazd, with whom semi-structured interviews lasting between 80 and 120 minutes were conducted. …”
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Sociodemographic description of remanent malaria foci in three municipalities of Chihuahua, Mexico, during the period 2000–2022 by Jaime R. Adame-Gallegos, Carlos A. Rodríguez-Alarcón, Maria Carmen Rodríguez, Ángel F. Betanzos-Reyes

“…Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with operational staff of the malaria control program. …”
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Motivations for Studying in Saudi Arabia by Dr. Saud G Albeshir, Ali Ahmed Matar, Ayoub Ibrahim Lahcen Waali, Driton Ramush Lekaj, Ervis Abdyl Sulaj, Ilboudo Loukman Ishake, Ouattara Karim, Siaka Ouedraogo

“…A qualitative approach was used, relying on interviews as the primary data collection method to address the research question. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 35 male international students at a Saudi public university. …”
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Wearable sensor data visualization for patient monitoring and management: a Cancer Wellness application in Vietnam by Huyen Thi Hoa Nguyen, Tran Ngoc Tran, Giang Huong Nguyen, Tung Truong Nguyen, Ngan Thi Thuy Nguyen, Hieu Huy Pham, Linh Khanh Bui, Anh Chau Nguyen, Debra J. Anderson

“…Methods: A qualitative study design with a purposive sampling approach was employed, using a structured, in-depth interview method to involve 15 healthcare workers. …”
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Developing a multidimensional scale for presenteeism: A study on measurement and implications by S. Mumlu-Karanfil, A. Doğan, S. Bozkurt

“…The paper’s primary purpose is to develop a comprehensive measurement tool suitable for the individual and organizational multi-factor structure of presenteeism that accurately reflects the complex nature of today’s business world. …”
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Computational and experimental insights into the spectroscopy, electronic states, and molecular docking of (2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid [DAHA] by T. Amna Sherin, P. V. Abdul Nazar, Sandhya Savita, Mudassar Shahid, Nazia Siddiqui, Saleem Javed

“…The research encompasses the analysis of optimized chemical structure, vibrations, FMO, ELF, NLO, RDG, etc., to study the molecule's intensive properties, stability, and other biological activities. …”
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