Challenges of projectification in an engineering school: Lessons learned and room for improving the whole performance of the institution by Claudette El Hajj, Germán Martínez Montes

“…To explore this topic, the authors conducted a case study involving an engineering school in the Middle East and developed semi-structured interviews. This approach allowed the examination of how academic professionals perceive the increasing trend of projectification across six areas: Teaching and Curriculum, Research and Funding, Doctoral Studies, Administration and Governance, Academic Professional Development, and the overall University Culture. …”
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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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Homepreneurship and Economic Wellbeing of Households: A Perspective Study of Selected Igbo Female Entrepreneurs in Ebonyi State by Gilbert Ogechukwu NWORIE, Fidelia N. NWORIE

“…Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Analysis of research question and presentation of demographic profile of the respondents were done using frequency and percentage, respectively. …”
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Teachers’ Digital Leadership and Competencies in Primary Education: A Cross-Sectional Behavioral Study by Hera Antonopoulou, Panagiota Matzavinou, Ioanna Giannoukou, Constantinos Halkiopoulos

“…Quantitative design was supported, and for research purposes, a structured survey was administered to 105 primary school teachers. …”
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Using multimedia-supported flipped classrooms approach to modernize organic chemistry instruction: exploring students’ and teachers’ challenges by Ezechiel Nsabayezu, Olivier Habimana, Wenceslas Nzabalirwa, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima

“…Qualitative data from structured interviews were analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that challenges related to technology and resource availability, student and teacher-specific issues, and limitations in teaching support and institutional infrastructure hinder the effective implementation of the MSFCA. …”
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Overview of character education design in senior high schools with boarding school in Indonesia by Wanda Fitri, Nasril Nasril, Siska Novra Elvina, Sri Meiweni Basra, Rizqa Asrarus Syifa

“…Employing a qualitative research methodology, data were gathered via observational techniques and structured interviews. The results indicate that character education is cultivated through a cohesive and continuous curriculum that interlinks academic instruction with dormitory living experiences. …”
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Risk factors and socioeconomic determinants of falls among older adults by Agnieszka Maruszewska, Tadeusz Ambroży, Łukasz Rydzik

“…The research method was a structured diagnostic survey using the Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) to collect data on fall incidence and associated risk factors.ResultsA significant relationship was found between the age of the participants, their level of education (p = 0.00015), and the type of work previously performed (p = 0.00039) and the frequency of falls. …”
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“I would never have become an interpreter without social media”: online social media’s motivational dynamics in self-regulated interpreting learning by Zhiyu Cai, Shanshan Yang

“…IntroductionIn the Web 2.0 era, self-regulated learning (SRL) through online social media (OSM) has become integral to language learning, particularly for Chinese interpreting learners preparing for postgraduate programs. Despite its growing role, the impact of OSM on interpreting learners’ motivation and SRL outcomes remains underexplored.MethodsGrounded in Zimmerman’s Cyclical Model of SRL, this study employed semi-structured interviews with 29 Chinese interpreting learners to examine OSM-mediated motivational dynamics throughout the Self-regulated interpreting learning process.ResultsOur findings reveal that OSM acts as a double-edged sword. …”
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Exploring Faculty Members’ Experiences with Virtual Classroom Platforms and Their Perceived Usability during the COVID-19 by Yunus Alkış, Zafer Kadırhan, Mustafa Şat

“…Twenty-five of the faculty members who had completed the online questionnaire were then interviewed in semi-structured interviews. The quantitative analysis results indicate that Zoom was the most favored platform, obtaining a ‘Good’ usability score together with Google Meet and Adobe Connect. …”
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Developing a digital health competency assessment framework for public health services: a Delphi-AHP approach by Yibei Yao, Jindan Cao, Zheng Tan, Keli Chen

“…ObjectiveTo construct a scientifically validated and practical digital health competency assessment framework for public health services, addressing gaps in current evaluation paradigms that fail to comprehensively assess individuals’ proactive engagement with digital health tools.MethodsThe study employed a mixed-methods approach, beginning with a systematic literature review and structured interviews to draft an initial indicator system. …”
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Infection due to colistin-resistant Enterobacteriacae in critically-ill patients by Musa Abubakar Garbati, Aref Bin Abdulhak, Kamaldeen Baba, Hussam Sakkijha

“…Data were collected using a structured data sheet. Results: Nine episodes of infection with colistin-resistant Enterobacteriacae were recorded in seven patients. …”
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Learners’ Beliefs about Second Language Learning: A Study of Saudi University Students of Chinese at King Saud University by Mohammed Bin Hamid Hasan Almalki

“…Data was gathered through a structured survey of seventy-eight male and female students at King Saud University who had completed one semester of Chinese language study. …”
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Teachers’ opinions on the education of Ukrainian refugee students (in Polish schools) by Beata Antoszewska, Urszula Bartnikowska, Monika Parchomiuk, Katarzyna Ćwirynkało, Krystian Barzykowski

“…Recommendations include integrating structured psychological support and linguistic resources within schools to foster a supportive learning environment in culturally diverse educational settings. …”
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Enhancing architectural education through hybrid digital tools: investigating the impact on design creativity and cognitive processes by Sana’a Al-Rqaibat, Saja Al-Nusair, Rahaf Bataineh

“…This study aims to investigate the impact of hybrid digital tools on enhancing architectural education and addressing these gaps in integrated design studio at an accredited program. A multi-method qualitative approach was employed to collect research data, including semi-structured interviews with 23 architects and academic researchers and surveys of 50 architecture students. …”
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Production Efficiencies of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) Insured and Non-NAIC Insured Livestock Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria by Ojetunde Babatunde Stephen, Emmanuel Egbodo Boheje Odum, Adewumi Olaniyi Matthew

“…This study used structured questionnaire to randomly collect data from livestock farmers insured under the NAIC scheme and their counterparts not under the NAIC scheme in Kwara State. …”
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Organizational Commitment, Job Satisfaction, and Work Environment: Pathways to Stress, Engagement, and Turnover in Pakistan Special Education Centres by Saheba Javaid Akhter, Shaikh Muhammad Fakhre Alam Siddiqui, Hammad Zafar

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 343 employees in public and private special education centers. …”
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The Status of Gifted Students During Covid-19 Pandemic Process by N. Nazlı Ateşgöz, Gülşah Avcı Doğan

“…Method: Research data were collected through semi-structured interviews and document analysis. For all the data collected within the scope of the research, content analysis was performed with an inductive approach. …”
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Perceptions of Industry and Education Practitioners Regarding the Implementation of Digital Learning in Automotive Engineering by Muhammad Dzaky Firdaus, Sutarto, Farid Mutohhari, Suyitno, Muhammad Nurtanto

“…Sixteen key informants were involved in data collection through semi-structured interview techniques. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically with the help of the NVivo 12 Plus Software. …”
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Enhancement of sustainable coastal management through financial literacy and capacity building in Ambulu Mangrove ecotourism village by Utami Arie Susetio, Johan Johan, Chamidah Nurul, Angraeni Renita, Reni Cica

“…This study aims to strengthen the community’s capacity through structured interventions focused on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) calculation and sustainable tourism package development. …”
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