Explaining the Experiences of The Elderly from Pre-Hospital Emergency Services in Shiraz by Leila Vali, Hojat Farehmandnia, Ahmadreza Mohammadpour

“…Methods:
This qualitative study was conducted in two phases. In Phase 1, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 elderly participants using purposeful and snowball sampling until data saturation was achieved. …”
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Exploring the frontier of dental education: a cross-sectional study of VR simulation and manikin-based training at Ziauddin university by Ammarah Muhammad Nauman, Sidra Mohiuddin, Maryam Panhwar, Yousra Altaf

“…Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted at Ziauddin University College of Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan, involving 229 dental students enrolled in various levels of the BDS program. A structured questionnaire assessed students’ experiences and perceptions of VR simulation and manikin training. …”
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Development of digital comics to improve reading comprehension and self-efficacy of grade V students by Adisty Ameliya Putri, Sri Sukasih

“…The digital comics were designed using Canva and distributed interactively through Heyzine, incorporating structured narrative elements and visual appeal to support literacy development. …”
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Psychosocial Health of the Badjao People During COVID-19 in Jolo, Philippines: An Exploratory Study by Zhendra T. Masong, Hamdoni K. Pangandaman

“…Methods: This study used an exploratory qualitative design. Guided semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 purposively selected Badjao respondents from Barangay Bus-Bus, Jolo-Sulu, Philippines. …”
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Pluralistic Ignorance and Non-Use of Modern Contraceptives in Southwestern Nigeria: A Qualitative Study Using the Social Norms Theory by Olutomiwa Binuyo

“…This elicits the notion that social expectations within reference networks could influence the use of modern contraceptives (MCs) in Nigeria. Methods: 16 structured qualitative interviews were used to gather the beliefs, attitudes and social expectations of the respondents as regards the non-use of MCs between March and June 2020. …”
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Awareness among the Patients of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media about the Disease and its Complications by Sheikh Ishaq Ahmed Qureshi, Muhammad Arshad Chohan, Hassaan Uddin Hassan, Sana Arshad Chohan

“…The data was analyzed using SPSS 18. Results: Majority(48.8 %) patients were 15 to 30 years of age. …”
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BILSEM Geography Teachers' Evaluations on their Branches by Ufuk Sözcü, Erkan Dündar, Abdullah Türker

“…The study involved 53 out of 64 geography teachers working in BILSEM centers across Turkey, and data were collected through a semi-structured interview form consisting of 7 questions. …”
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Skin shade and relationships: how colourism pits Black and mixed Black-White women against each other by Aisha Phoenix, Nadia Craddock

“…Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsAnalysis generated four main themes. …”
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ADVERTISEMENT AND CONSUMERS’ PATRONAGE: EVIDENCE FROM TABLE WATER BRANDS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA by Kayode Muhammed IBRAHIM, Oluseyi AJAYI, Akintunde Aremu AKINTAYO, Dolapo Stephen Akinwumi

“…Employing purposive sampling interest, data were gathered from 385 customers using structured questionnaires filled with close-ended questions. …”
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Professional experiences in the transition of Cuban-trained South African medical graduates by Munirah Motala, Jacqueline M. van Wyk

“…Methods: A qualitative case study was used to interview a purposive sample of 20 Cuban-trained FMGs who studied between January 1997 and December 2007. Data were collected through audio-recorded, semi-structured interviews, which were analysed thematically. …”
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Prevalence of and barriers to exclusive breast feeding among mothers of infants in selected hospitals in Mangalore. India by Devasia Selinamma, Sabitha Nayak, Kamath Neetha, Pavaman Seema Sindgikar

“…UNICEF and WHO recommend exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) as crucial for achieving sustainable development goals.Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among mothers of infants aged 6 to 12 months to estimate the prevalence of and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding. Data were collected from 440 mothers using structured, validated tools from May 2022 to January 2023.Results. …”
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ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATING MEASURES BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA by Onwuchekwa Raphael IHEKE, Winner Chiagoziem AGODIKE

“…Multi-stage sampling technique was used is selecting 60 respondents were used for the study. Primary data, collected using structured questionnaire, were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools such as frequency counts and percentages, mean, likert scale type analysis and probit regression. …”
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New Seaport Development-Prospects and Challenges: Perspectives from Apapa and Calabar Seaports, Nigeria by Adepoju Olusegun Onifade

“…The responses of the stakeholders and shipping companies to the various challenges were collected through a well-structured questionnaire, and the 2008–2017 cargo throughputs of the selected seaports were used as the secondary data for stochastic frontier analysis (SFA). …”
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Predicting Consumers’ Intention to Shop Online in an Emerging Market: A COVID-19 Perspective by Afsarul Islam, Nishath Anjum, Imran Ahmed

“…Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study attempts to explore certain factors (attitude towards online shopping, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control) aff ecting consumers’ online buying intention. A structured questionnaire has been used to collect the primary data through the CAWI survey method. …”
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Association Between Smoking and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Severity and Dose-Response Relationship in Adult Males by Nasira Nasr, Umaima Afzal, Karishma Mushtaq

“…The inclusion criteria comprised adult males aged 18 to 50 years with a clinical diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, who were willing to provide informed consent, including both smokers and non-smokers. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Digital technologies of tax control in the general concept of digitalization of the state: international experience, Russian experience by V. V. Roshchupkina, M. V. Roshchupkin

“…It has become possible to access the data you need from the comfort of your home or on the go using your smartphone. …”
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Exploring the patient's recovery journey and information needs following a shoulder fracture: A qualitative interview study. by Pauline May, Firoza Davies, Gillian Yeowell, Chris Littlewood

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This longitudinal telephone interview study used a semi-structured approach based on a pre-planned interview topic guide. …”
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Efficacy of Educational Intervention on Parental Expertise Regarding Prevention of Hypovitaminosis of Retinol (Vitamin A) and Vision Impairment Among Mothers of Preschool Children by Saranya Subbaiya, Theranirajan Ethiraj, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Vanitha Narayanasamy, Umamaheswari Periyasamy, Felcy Emalda Mariya Selvaraj, Sumathi Arumuga

“…A total of 100 mothers of preschool children were enrolled, with equal numbers assigned to an experimental group (receiving community-based educational intervention) and a control group (receiving standard treatment). Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and the PRASHAT vision disability checklist. …”
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Concepts of healthy and environmentally sustainable diets clash with a life in transition – Findings from a qualitative study in urban Burkina Faso by Hannah Fülbert, Souleymane Zoromé, Roch Modeste Millogo, Ina Danquah, Alina Herrmann

“…Methods We conducted an exploratory qualitative study with semi-structured face-to-face interviews in three informal and two formal neighborhoods of Ouagadougou. …”
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Economic Analysis of Acid Lime Production and Marketing in Nepal: A Benefit-Cost Perspective from Nawalpur East District by Sudip Ghimire, Ujjwal Kumar Rauniyar

“…This study analyzed the economic aspects of acid lime production in three municipalities of the Nawalpur East district of Nepal: Madhyabindu, Bulingtar, and Bungdikali, and sought to identify the concerns and potential related to acid lime marketing and manufacturing. Data were gathered from 96 acid lime producers using a semi-structured questionnaire from May 2022 to July 2022. …”
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