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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Reconstruction of Three-Dimensional Object from Two-Dimensional Images by Utilizing Distance Regularized Level Algorithm and Mesh Object Generation by Samera Shams Hussei, Sukaina Sh Altyar, Lubab Ahmed Tawfeeq, Eman S. Harba

“…A low-cost EndoScope with a proposed program based upon utilized the segmentation algorithm type “Distance Regularized Level” to segment active edges from images then generate mesh object in order to generate 3D structure for small canals or cracks. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM IN KARANGREJO VILLAGE, KEDIRI USING A BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS WITH INNOVATION STRATEGY AND DIVERSIFICATION OF TOURISM SERVICES by Moh. Saiful Hakiki, Riyan Sisiawan Putra, Teguh Herlambang, Firman Yudianto, Mukhtar Adinugroho

“…In BMC analysis, elements such as Customer Segments, Value Propositions, Channels, Revenue Streams, Key Resources, Customer Relationships, Key Activities, Key Partnership, and Cost Structure are considered. The results of the SWOT analysis identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats affecting BUM Desa Sumber Bagindowati. …”
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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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White Collar Subcontracted Employees in the Public Health Sector: The Case of Fırat University Hospital by Sinan Acar

“…With the Health Transformation Program (HTP) in Turkey whose infrastructure was established in the 1980s and came into practice in 2003, a significant stage of the neo-liberal transformation process started in the field of public health services. …”
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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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Threshold Value of Atmospheric Stability Indices During Thunderstorm Events at Minangkabau International Airport by Ari Nuryadi, Nofi Yendri Sudiar, Hamdi Hamdi, Harman Amir

“…Results show that the use of locally calibrated thresholds leads to higher and more consistent accuracy, precision, and recall values compared to global benchmarks, due to better adaptation to local weather parameters such as vertical humidity, mid-layer temperature, and wind structure. KI, SI, and TTI showed high sensitivity (recall >88%), while LI and CAPE performed moderately. …”
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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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The Use of Laparoscopy Simulation to Explore Gender Differences in Resident Surgical Confidence by Rebecca L. Flyckt, Eliza E. White, Linnea R. Goodman, Catherine Mohr, Sanjeev Dutta, Kristine M. Zanotti

“…This finding needs to be considered when structuring mentorship in surgical training programs.…”
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Variational graph autoencoder for reconstructed transcriptomic data associated with NLRP3 mediated pyroptosis in periodontitis by Pradeep K. Yadalam, Prabhu Manickam Natarajan, Carlos M. Ardila

“…K-means clustering and VGAE show promise in gene expression analysis and graph structure reconstruction for periodontitis research.…”
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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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Impacts of climate change on rice production and strategies for adaptation in Chitwan, Nepal by Sachin Gahatraj, Ritesh Kumar Jha, Om Prakash Singh

“…A total of 90 rainy season rice farming household were surveyed with semi-structured interview schedule. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS and MS Excel. …”
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