Utilization of borax and its impact on the income and the livelihood of miners and other stakeholders: A case of Uganda. by James Natweta Baguma, Victoria Mukasa, D K Sekimpi, Daniel Sekabojja, Victoria Nabankema, Kamese Geoffrey, Eva Magambo, John Ssempebwa, Margrethe Smidth

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study using mixed methods was employed between October 2022 and January 2023 with data collected from 161 miners through semi-structured questionnaires, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and observations. …”
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The effect of self-efficacy, social support, and achievement motivation on archery athlete’s performance by Moch. Septian Resi Wibowo, Yudik Prasetyo, Christina Fajar Sriwahyuniati, Wahyu Dwi yulianto, Trisnar Adi Prabowo

“…Method: This research is descriptive-correlational with analysis of research data using a Structural Equation Model (SEM) approach using the smart PLS application. …”
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Exploring the impact of social media engagement on brand image and brand love among senior tourists: The mediating role of emotional attachment and the moderating effect of digital... by Tongxi Jiang, Hasnizam Hasan, Azanin Ahmad

“…A cross-sectional survey was conducted between August and September 2024 in Jiangsu Province, China, targeting 300 senior tourists aged 60 and above who were active users of social media and had recent interactions with tourism-related brands. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SmartPLS 4. …”
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Connecting self-esteem to problematic AI chatbot use: the multiple mediating roles of positive and negative psychological states by Ruiqi Yao, Guijie Qi, Dongfang Sheng, Hua Sun, Jiacheng Zhang

“…We examine the model using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with cross-sectional data collected from 563 online users who have engaged with AI chatbots. …”
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Effect of an Educational Intervention on Pupil’s Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Behavior on Air Pollution in Public Schools in Pristina by Zana Shabani Isenaj, Hanns Moshammer, Merita Berisha, Lisbeth Weitensfelder

“…The study involved an intervention group of fifth to ninth grade students who participated in a structured environmental education program, with data collected through pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessment. …”
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Qualitative study on experience of healthcare staff who have undergone a hybrid root cause analysis training programme by Yick-Ting Kwok, Alastair P Mah

“…Background Root cause analysis (RCA) is a structured investigation methodology aimed at identifying systems factors to prevent recurrence of incidents. …”
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Integrating environmental and LULC drivers of groundwater droughts in groundwater-dependent ecosystems: a machine learning (XGBoost)-SEM analysis with ecosystem implications by Kawawa Banda, Christopher Shilengwe, Imasiku Nyambe

“…Methods Influencing factors, which include meterological drought indicators (such as Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index, SPEI), teleconnection factors (ENSO, PDO and AMO), and anthropogenic factors (land use and land cover (LULC)), were investigated and quantitatively compared based on Spearman correlation analysis and a decision tree machine learning model (extreme gradient boosting, XGBoost). Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was then used to explain latent (important) factors in the nexus of climate variability—LULC dynamics to groundwater response. …”
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The Study of Constructivistic Learning Experience, Democratic Attitude, Learning Independence & Learning Motivation of Senior High School Students at Wajo Regency South Sulawesi by Muhammad Arafah, Syamsu Rijal, Sumarni, Suriyah Satar, Besse Sulfiani

“…The research utilizes Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for path analysis to determine the direct and indirect effects among the studied variables. …”
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Determinants of child physical health development in Bangladesh: a study of key socioeconomic and cultural influences by Riyadh Hossain, Mohammad Omar Faruk, Najma Begum

“…This study investigates the physical health development of children in Bangladesh and identifies key influencing factors. The data of this study was collected through a two-stage sampling approach, with trained interviewers administering structured questionnaires. …”
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(In)Visible illness: A photovoice study of the lived experience of self-managing rheumatoid arthritis. by Susie Donnelly, Anthony G Wilson, Hasheem Mannan, Claire Dix, Laura Whitehill, Thilo Kroll

“…Group workshops and semi-structured interviews were conducted to facilitate reflection, dialogue and analysis. …”
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BS-GAT: a network intrusion detection system based on graph neural network for edge computing by Yalu Wang, Zhijie Han, Ying Du, Jie Li, Xin He

“…Subsequently, the inclusion of edge behavioral relationship weights into the GAT leverages the relationship between data flow and graph structural information, enhancing the performance of the trained model. …”
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Assessment of Famers` Adaptation Strategies of Climate Variability: Implication on Arable Crops Yield in Ogoja Agricultural Zone (Northern) Cross River State, Nigeria. by AKIM OGAR OKANG, JOSIAH NWABUEZE OBIEFUNA, JOY WILLIAM UNDIE ATSA

“…The study assessed farmers’ adaptation strategies of climate variability and implication on arable crops yield in Ogoja agricultural zone. Data collection procedure adopted for this study was the used of structured questionnaire, interview and focal group discussion. …”
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Social innovation in access to healthcare: community-based health insurance among Senegalese migrants in Spain by Modou Diop, Rita Sobczyk

“…These initiatives demonstrate the capacity for grassroots innovation to address structural barriers to healthcare access in both destination and origin countries, providing a model for other migrant communities facing similar challenges.…”
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Against the current: Addressing climate-induced health disparities in India's transgender community by Gnana Sanga Mithra S

“…A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted between January and March 2025 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, involving 167 self-identified transgender individuals recruited through convenience and snowball sampling methods, accomplishing a response rate of 91 %. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and Pearson's correlation via SPSS v26. …”
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Unraveling smallholder food loss and value for sustainable cold chain investments: a case of horticultural value chains in Kiambu County, Kenya by Catherine W. Kilelu, Daniel M. Musyoka, Dorcas N. Kalele

“…The mixed-method study collected quantitative and qualitative data through a household survey of 460 farmers and 25 key informant interviews. …”
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Survey on hygiene and food safety among kitchen staff in preschools in Podgorica, Montenegro by Milanović Maja, Mugoša Boban, Kolašinac Biljana Popović

“…We hypothesized a significant association between the kitchen staff’s knowledge, attitudes, and food handling practices, emphasizing education and training for better hygiene practices. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and checklists. …”
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Determinants of glycemic control among persons living with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a district hospital in Ghana. by Alexander Adjei, Kennedy Tettey Coffie Brightson, Michael Matey Mensah, Jemima Osei, Moses Drah, Clement Tetteh Narh, Kwabena Asare, Francis Anto

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Shai-Osudoku District Hospital from 9th November to 15th December 2022. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle modifications, co-morbidities, adherence to medication and diet regimens and duration of diabetes. …”
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Analog Replicator of Long Chaotic Radio Pulses for Coherent Processing by Lev Kuzmin, Elena Efremova, Pavel Vladyka, Vadim Itskov

“…The relative structural simplicity of chaotic oscillators and the possibility of obtaining signals with a large dimension is of great interest for wireless data transmission and processing. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators of Patient Engagement Activities to Improve Patient Safety in Healthcare Organizations: A Delphi-Based Expert Survey by Koch A, Brust L, Weigl M

“…Thirty-four panelists participated in data collection.Results: We identified eight key barriers and seven facilitators for effective patient engagement in healthcare organizations. …”
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The impact of staple crop price instability and fragmented policy on food security and sustainable development: a case study from Bangladesh by Zia Ahmed, Abdul Kadir, Rafiul Alam, Hafiz-Al-Rezoan, Md. Aminul Haque Laskor

“…A review of national policy reveals that food stability, a key pillar of food security, is often overlooked, with no structured system for monitoring market prices. Integrating agricultural and climate policies could enhance resilience and productivity in agriculture. …”
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