Investigation of the sustainability of breastfeeding and infant nutrition in the earthquake region based on mothers' experiences: a qualitative study by Özge Karakaya Suzan, Sümeyra Topal, Sinem Yalnızoğlu Çaka, Nursan Çınar

“…Data were collected between September and November 2023 by face-to-face interviews using a Personal Information Form and a semi-structured interview form. A total of 21 participants who breastfed their babies before the earthquake and experienced the earthquake were included in the study, which was conducted using purposive sampling technique. …”
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Effect of Educational Intervention Guideline on Quality of Life among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Aziza I. Mohamed, Shimaa A. Moustafa

“…Three tools used for data collection.  A structured interviewing questionnaire, a healthy practice assessment scale, and health-related quality of life questionnaire for polycystic ovary syndrome. …”
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Explaining the Concept of Re-experiencing Abusive Relationships by Zinatsadat Mirpour, Mohammadali Rahmani, Shohreh Ghorbanshiroodi

“…Data collection methods included semi-structured interviews, observations, and field notes. …”
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Climate Variability and Adaptation Strategies in a Pastoralist Area of the Eastern Bale Zone: The Case of Sawena District, Ethiopia by Mesfin Bekele Gebbisa, Zsuzsanna Bacsi

“…Secondary data covering the period from 1984 to 2023 were utilized, along with structured and unstructured questionnaires. Primary data were gathered from 350 pastoralist households across six kebeles through a household survey. …”
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Energy Use in Rural Kenyan Households: A Case Study on the Welfare Impact of Rural Electrification by Jacob Chege

“…For electricity to be the major source of energy, the Kenya Power Company should work out a tariff structure that encourages its adoption and consumption. …”
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Chronic Kidney Disease in the Eastern Region of the State of Mexico: Implication of the Social Determinants of Health by Luis Enrique Hernández Gamundi, Donovan Casas Patiño, Alejandra Rodríguez Torres, Angélica Heredia Sánchez

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a qualitative study was carried out in the eastern part of the State of Mexico in which 27 patients with chronic kidney disease participated who answered a semi-structured interview, using the Iramuteq v0.7alpha2 software to code the speeches. …”
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Effect of Self-Care Guidelines on Low Back Pain among Pregnant Women by Shimaa A. Sharaby, Mona A. B. Abd Ellatef

“…Tools used included a structured interview questionnaire; to assess demographic characteristics of the studied sample, assess the obstetric history of pregnant women, assess pregnant women knowledge regarding low back pain and assess pregnant women reported practices toward relieving low back pain. …”
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Language concerns and issues of Uyghur international students in Japan by Z Alifu, K. T Selorio, H Saito

“…To enhance the study-abroad experience for all international students, we argue that Japan should clarify study pathways at language schools, reduce initial adjustment burdens, and provide comprehensive information on higher education to facilitate a smoother academic transition. Moreover, structured language exchange programs and government-supported initiatives could help students integrate more effectively into society. …”
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Factors impeding physical activity in older patients with chronic diseases: a qualitative study by Peiting Wen, Ying Fang, Rong Xu, Zhaodi Wang

“…Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted one-on-one, and the social ecology model and theme analysis method were used to examine the data. …”
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Artificial Intelligence for Automatic Pain Assessment: Research Methods and Perspectives by Marco Cascella, Daniela Schiavo, Arturo Cuomo, Alessandro Ottaiano, Francesco Perri, Renato Patrone, Sara Migliarelli, Elena Giovanna Bignami, Alessandro Vittori, Francesco Cutugno

“…More recently, artificial neural networks such as convolutional and recurrent neural network algorithms are implemented, even in combination. Collaboration programs involving clinicians and computer scientists must be aimed at structuring and processing robust datasets that can be used in various settings, from acute to different chronic pain conditions. …”
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Developing Visible Thinking and Motivation Through the Curricular Design of an Escape Room in Higher Education by Naiara Bilbao-Quintana, Arantzazu López-de la Serna, Ainara Romero-Andonegui, Eneko Tejada-Garitano

“…However, it must be designed as a significant part of the didactic program, taking special care in the development of competences and thinking.…”
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CLINICAL AND MEDICAL HISTORY FEATURES OF ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS. EPIDEMIOLOGY STUDY by S. A. Okrugin, A. A. Garganeeva, E. A. Kuzheleva

“…Type 2 diabetes mellitus was present in medical history of 259 (22.4%) patients with AMI. Age-gender structure of patients with diabetes mellitus showed that women (60.2% and 35.4%, respectively; p&lt;0.001) and individuals older than 60 years (76.1% and 57.8%, respectively; p&lt;0.001) prevailed. …”
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Conservative treatment of older adult patients with shoulder diseases: a narrative review by Kook Jong Kim, Ho-Seung Jeong

“…Platelet-rich plasma is a regenerative option that may improve tendon healing, but mixed findings highlight the need for further investigation. A structured physical therapy program focusing on range of motion and strengthening is essential, with alternative interventions used judiciously. …”
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Rehabilitation coordinator – managers’ experiences of a new function in health care by Catharina Strid, Rosie Benner, Ronja Stefansdotter, Kjerstin Stigmar

“…Methods This is an interview study using a semi structured interview guide for data collection and thematic analysis was applied to the data. …”
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A qualitative descriptive analysis on generative artificial intelligence: bridging the gap in pedagogy to prepare students for the workplace by Andrea L. Irish, Michele W. Gazica, Vincent Becerra

“…This qualitative study explores the gap between academic and professional usage of Gen AI through structured interviews with two groups: 20 faculty members and 20 industry professionals. …”
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Assessing breakthrough infections: Covishield (late schedule) versus Covaxin - A prospective comparative analysis in the general population by Anuradha Nadda, Neha Kapoor, Sahil Sharma, Nikita Sharma, Viyusha T. Viswanathan, Anamika Soni, Ritu Attri, Taranjot Kaur, Nishu Gupta, Nikhil Govil, Kapil Goel, Rahul Gupta

“…Clients aged 18 years or above who had completed second vaccine dose were enrolled using systematic random sampling and followed up for 1 year. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, participants were telephonically interviewed within 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months of the second vaccine dose. …”
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The Role of Family Bonds in Nurturing Psychological Resilience in Older Adults: “In the Family, You Will Find the Support and Strength to Endure and Live” by Joana Butėnaitė-Switkiewicz, Irena Žemaitaitytė

“…Methods: Using a classic grounded theory approach, we conducted 16 semi-structured interviews with psychologically resilient individuals aged 63 and older, living in Lithuania, who reported satisfaction with their personal relationships. …”
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The role of universities’ social responsibility in enhancing business sustainability: Mediating role of entrepreneurial culture by Abdelrehim Awad

“…A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, with data collected through a structured survey distributed to 200 faculty members of University of Bisha, yielding 190 valid responses. …”
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Development and Initial Validation Steps of a Standardized Video Test Assessing Professional Vision of Classroom Management and Instructional Support by Jasmin Lilian Bauersfeld, Patricia Bourcevet, Heike Hahn, Bernadette Gold

“…The results of confirmatory factor analyses displayed a good fit for a two-dimensional structure with the following factors: PV of classroom management and PV of instructional support. …”
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“It’s like nursing a butterfly—so delicate, difficult, and unpredictable” – challenges of nurses in caring for patients with epidermolysis bullosa: a qualitative study by Parivash Karimi, Moloud Radfar, Yaser Moradi

“…Methods This is a qualitative study conducted from August to December 2024. Semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 15 nurses who provided care to patients with EB in Urmia, Northwest Iran. …”
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