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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Problems of Subject Raising Constructions among Yoruba ESL Learners by Razaq Akolawole Raheem

“… Raising is an upward movement that concerns structures whose derivation involves copy, merger, and deletion and movement operations in the Minimalist Program. …”
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NARRATIVE STUDY OF FULBRIGHT FLTAS’ EXPERIENCES AT A U.S. UNIVERSITY by Gianinna Elaine Malapote Labicane, Celimpilo Ndebele, Margarita Staruk, Dian Suprayitno Febrianti, Chayanin Phansriswan, Suleyman Tugberk Unal, Malick Diagne Diouf, Ha Anh Nguyen, Sofia Zanca Vega

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted over video teleconferencing, wherein participants narrated the rewarding and challenging aspects of their experiences during the programs. …”
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Development and implementation of Phleos, a web-based tool for the data collection on Hypereosinophilic syndrome: the Italian Network on HES (INHES) study protocol by Stefania Nicola, Stefania Nicola, Marco Caminati, Marco Caminati, Richard Borrelli, Luca Lo Sardo, Federica Corradi, Iuliana Badiu, Angelo Vacca, Palma Carlucci, Amato De Paulis, Amato De Paulis, Ilaria Mormile, Marco Zurlo, Marco Zurlo, Mario Di Gioacchino, Vincenzo Patella, Vincenzo Patella, Stefano Del Giacco, Giulia Costanzo, Simone Negrini, Simone Negrini, Giovanni Rolla, Luisa Brussino

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The public space Paradox: Balancing governance and street vending in urban Indonesia by Nurul Widyawati Islami Rahayu, Mohammad Sawir, Fitri Melawati, Ahmad Mu'is

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Developing Secondary Mathematics Teacher Leaders: A Multi-Year Curriculum for Inservice Teacher Excellence by Jeremy Zelkowski, Bill Bergeron, Jim Gleason, Martha Makowski, Robert Petrulis

“…Findings underscore the importance for sustained, structured professional development to prepare teachers as instructional experts and change agents in high-need educational contexts.…”
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Multi-Stakeholder Analysis in Building Tourism Resilience: Collaborative Governance Implementation in the Majapahit House Heritage Area, Indonesia by Muhammad Roisul Basyar, Antun Mardiyanta, Erna Setijaningrum

“…This study examines how these stakeholders interact in implementing heritage tourism governance, focusing on the challenges of coordinating preservation efforts with development objectives. Through semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and field observations, we analyze how different actors influence program implementation and outcomes. …”
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The Effect of Using Closure Skill on Acquiring Some Vocabulary of Teaching Methods Course for Fourth Year Students of the Institute of Sport Education – Zakho by Ayad Tariq Ismael, Taha Ramadhan Taha, Adris Husain Saleeh

“…These results align with broader educational research on the importance of structured reflection in learning. The comparable efficacy of teacher-led and student-led closure activities suggests flexibility in implementation for educators. …”
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The Transformative Potential of School-Based Learning for Preservice Teachers at a University of Technology by Puleng HLASHWAYO, Luzaan SCHLEBUSCH

“…Grounded in transformative learning theory, the research employed semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 15 purposefully selected third-year Bachelor of Education students specialising in being trained to teach in the Further Education and Training (FET) phase (Grade 10-12). …”
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Physical activity preferences of people transitioning to outpatient mental health care by Anja Kucera, Dominik Schori

“…Conclusion: People with mental disorders have specific preferences for PA that should be addressed with structured outpatient exercise programs with moderate-intensity activities, professional supervision, and personalized support. …”
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Keeping Clean: A Qualitative Analysis of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Among Residents of Recreational Vehicles in Seattle, WA US by Leigh Hamlet, Graham Pruss, April Ballard, Karen Levy, Rachel Fyall, Chris Wilkerson, Jessica Kaminsky

“…We conducted semi-structured interviews with 31 clients and analyzed the data using qualitative content analysis. …”
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ELT Students’ Perceptions and Attitudes about the Online Listening Courses During the Covid-19 Period by Mufit Şenel

“…To collect data, a 30-item Likert-type questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were used. Randomly selected students (12) and listening course teachers (4) were interviewed to reinforce the findings of the study. …”
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Changes caused by fatherhood as a source of the need for lifelong learning by Zorica B. Milošević, Petar D. Živojinović

“…In the research, we used the survey method and the semi-structured (in-depth) interview technique. The most significant results of the research indicate that the changes that the birth of a child brings into a father’s life are certainly the source of his need for lifelong learning.…”
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Approaches to biodiversity conservation in a managed steppe agricultural landscape by E. G. Koroleva, I. F. Petrova

“…For more than 100 species of rare, relict and endangered species of vascular plants and terrestrial animals, they represent potential habitats. 8 types of habitats were identified corresponding to their ecology, geographical area and ecological valence. They are structured according to the environmental role played and priority of protection. …”
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An investigation on the effects of organizational memory and human capital on innovation and absorptive capacity by Zahra Mansouri, Touran Razmavar, Mohamad Reza Nour Ali

“…The data collection tool was a structured questionnaire and sampling is convenience method. …”
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TEACHING COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION IN THE EARLY GRADES by Roy Venketsamy

“…The author used a semi-structured open-ended interview schedule to collect individual face-to-face data from each parent. …”
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Emotional maturity in EFL teaching: Exploring Vietnamese teachers’ perceptions and its impact on student learning outcomes by Thanh Thao Le, Trut Thuy Pham

“…Amidst the growing recognition of emotional intelligence's significance in educational settings, this research focuses on the nuanced context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education in Vietnam, where cultural and language challenges present unique demands on teachers' emotional competencies. Through semi-structured interviews with nine teachers across different career stages—novice, mid-career, and near-end—the study explores themes related to emotional regulation, empathy, emotional support, and cultural sensitivity in teaching practices. …”
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Citespace-Based Bibliometric Analysis of Englishes: Insights and Trends by P. Liu

“…The research aims to provide a structured overview of studies on English varieties and their roles within the fields of World Englishes (WE), Global English (GE), English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), and English as an International Language (EIL). …”
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Digital Literacy Education Among Students: Status, Pathways, and Implications in the Current Digital Era by Wang Yi, Wang Siqian

“…The study surveyed  undergraduate students at Guizhou Normal University in Guiyang, China, using a structured questionnaire that covered six dimensions of digital literacy: information acquisition, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, security, privacy, and problem-solving. …”
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Effect of environmental conditions and preventive behaviors on cutaneous leishmaniasis from the earthquake that hit cities in Western Iran in 2021: A cross-sectional study by Fakhreddin CHABOKSAVAR, Arash ZIAPOUR, Mozhgan IRANDOST, Behzad MAHAKI, Francesco CHIRICO, Murat YILDIRIM, Gabriella NUCERA, Lukasz SZARPAK, Nicola BRAGAZZI, Anvar ASADI

“…Method: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 128 individuals who visited rural and urban health centers were randomly selected, then they were asked to fill in a structured questionnaire with questions about their demographic information, environmental conditions, knowledge, attitude, and preventive behavior regarding CL. …”
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