Formulating recommendations to improve care for persons living with dementia: deliberative dialogues with multiple stakeholders in the province of Quebec, Canada by Alexandra Lemay-Compagnat, Deniz Cetin-Sahin, Laura Rojas-Rozo, Geneviève Arsenault-Lapierre, Yves Couturier, Howard Bergman, Isabelle Vedel, COVID-ROSA Research Team

“…We performed a thematic analysis of the data using a multi-level framework: structural, organizational, provider, and patient perspectives. …”
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Factors influencing provider deviation from national HIV and nutritional guidelines for HIV-exposed children in western Kenya: a qualitative study by Megan M. Coe, Emily Yoshioka, Damaris Odhiambo, Mary Masheti, Phlona Amam, Julius Nyaoke, Emmanuel Oduor, Marline Serede, Agnes Ndirangu, Benson Singa, Arianna Rubin Means

“…Data collection and analysis were guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). …”
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Natural hydrogen system evaluation in the São Francisco Basin (Brazil) by de Freitas Vivian Azor, Prinzhofer Alain, Françolin João Batista, Ferreira Francisco José Fonseca, Moretti Isabelle

“…Therefore, this study evaluated the H2 system components in the SFB, using public geophysical and well data previously acquired. The investigation revealed that wells drilled in structural traps contain natural gas and variable amounts of H2, ranging from a few percent to 41%, at depths between 300 m and nearly 4 km, particularly within Neoproterozoic units. …”
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Multiparametric multidetector computed tomography scanning on suspicion of hyperacute ischemic stroke: validating a standardized protocol Avaliação multiparamétrica por tomografia... by Felipe Torres Pacheco, Antônio José da Rocha, Ingrid Aguiar Littig, Antonio Carlos Martins Maia Júnior, Rubens José Gagliardi

“…The authors recommend adding CTA and CPCT to the NCCT analysis in order to clarify the global analysis of structural and hemodynamic brain abnormalities. Our structured report is suitable as a script for the reproducible analysis of the MDCT of patients on suspicion of ischemic stroke.…”
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Pathways linking health literacy to diabetes risk scores in a non-diabetic population in Ismailia, Egypt: a cross sectional study design by Mirella Youssef Tawfik, Rehab A. Mohamed, Noha M. Abu Bakr Elsaid

“…Sample size from each sector was determined proportionally based on the number of eligible employees, and participants were randomly selected from a coded list. Data were collected via structured face-to-face interviews using validated tools to assess HL, self-efficacy (SE), diabetes knowledge (DK), preventive health behaviors (PHB), and DR, measured by the ARABRISK score. …”
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Motion Tape Strain During Trunk Muscle Engagement in Young, Healthy Participants by Spencer Spiegel, Elijah Wyckoff, Jay Barolo, Audrey Lee, Emilia Farcas, Job Godino, Kevin Patrick, Kenneth J. Loh, Sara P. Gombatto

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Leveraging intermediaries’ skillsets to build implementation research and practice infrastructure: a qualitative case study by Stephanie P. Brooks, Cody Alba, Stephanie Montesanti, Denise Thomson, Sara N. Davison, Kathryn Graham, Kate Storey

“…Methods We conducted a longitudinal case study (2018–2021) of the Implementation Science Collaborative using document analysis and semi-structured interviews. We collected data from initiative planning and operations documents (n = 190) and semi-structured interviews with Implementation Science Collaborative members (n = 6). …”
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Planning a Systematic Way Out of Commodity Smuggling with Integrated Marketing Communications Management Approach (Case Study: Covid-19 Outbreak Crisis) by Hamed Riahi, Naser Azad, Tahmores Hasangholipor yasory, Kiamars Fathi Hafshejani

“…Therefore, planning a systematic way out of commodity smuggling with the integrated marketing communication management approach (case study: Covid-19  outbreak crisis) was proposed for the first time.The present exploratory research was presented through semi-structured interviews of 12 experts and using the database theory and the Delphi method, conceptual model and appropriate theory, extracting 18 categories and 82 sub-components, content validity (0.71), retest reliability (77%), and reliability two coders (65%) were evaluated favorably and practical suggestions were presented by documenting organizational knowledge.It seems that in the crisis of the Covid-19 outbreak, planning through the management of integrated marketing communications can be used to prevent and get out of the situation of smuggling of goods towards the health of the business environment and economic development.Therefore, planning a systematic way out of commodity smuggling with the integrated marketing communication management approach (case study: Corona outbreak crisis) was proposed for the first time.The present exploratory research was presented through semi-structured interviews of 12 experts and using the data base theory and the Delphi method, conceptual model and appropriate theory, while extracting 18 categories and 82 sub-components, content validity (0.71), retest reliability (77%) and reliability Two coders (65%) were evaluated favorably and practical suggestions were presented by documenting organizational knowledge.Among the categories, "supporting legal trade while modifying and completing the business model" and "supporting production while modifying and completing the production and employment model" had the highest frequency. …”
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Simulation study on the dosimetric parameters of domestically produced high-dose-rate brachytherapy 192Ir source by HAN Jinpeng, AN Xingtao, WANG Ji, YANG Zhijun, WANG Peiwei, WU Jinjie, WANG Kun

“…., Ltd are relatively scarce in China.PurposeThis study aims to calculate the dosimetric parameters of a domestically produced HDR 192Ir source by constructing a detailed structural model of the source using Monte Carlo simulation software, based on the dosimetric calculation methods recommended in the TG-43U1 report by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM).MethodsBased on the dosimetric calculation methods recommended in the TG-43U1 report by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), Monte Carlo software was used to simulate the 192Ir brachytherapy source, and a detailed structural model of the domestically produced high dose rate 192Ir brachytherapy source was established within the Monte Carlo software to accurately conduct the simulation. …”
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Seismic Behavior of Bahareque Walls Under In-Plane Horizontal Loads by Karol Cristancho, Iván Fernando Otálvaro, Daniel M. Ruiz, Natalia Barrera, Jesús D. Villalba-Morales, Yezid A. Alvarado, Orlando Cundumí

“…This study investigates the structural behavior of bahareque earth walls, a traditional construction system commonly used in rural areas of northern South America. …”
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Bridging the gap: investigating the role of phosphorylation at the serine 129 site of α-synuclein in VAPB-PTPIP51 interactions by Weijin Liu, Yongquan Lu, Jia Liu, Yan Yu, Hui Yang

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Sustainable safety practices and hazard management in the oil and gas industry: an HSE perspective by Zara Jamil, Shahrina Nordin, Mohammad Miraj, Mazen Alqahtani, Riyaz Ahamad Shaik, Shamim Akhter, Ahmad Shahrul Nizam Isha

“…The findings emphasize that achieving sustainable safety outcomes require more than structural compliance with culturally integrated safety systems.…”
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Integrating internationally qualified nurses: a qualitative exploration of nurse managers’ influence from nurses’ experiences by Catharina Roth, Amanda Breckner, Katja Krug, Cornelia Mahler, Michel Wensing, Sarah Berger

“…Transcripts were coded according to Qualitative Content Analysis with data structured into themes and subthemes. Results Five key themes related to impact of nursing management on workplace integration were identified: (a) Appropriate Placement, (b) Recruitment Process, (c) Leadership Support, (d) Workforce Shortage, and (e) Additional Burden/ Increased Workload. …”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of the CO-PARTNER tool for collaboration and parent participation in neonatal care. by Nicole R van Veenendaal, Jennifer N Auxier, Sophie R D van der Schoor, Linda S Franck, Mireille A Stelwagen, Femke de Groof, Johannes B van Goudoever, Iris E Eekhout, Henrica C W de Vet, Anna Axelin, Anne A M W van Kempen

“…The tool consists of 31 items within six domains with good face, content, construct and structural validity.…”
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Need for nurses’ education on pressure ulcer prevention in bedridden patients at the General Reference Hospital, Kinshasa, DRC by Jean-Paul DIWOTO DOWO, Nsopa Emilie Kulembidila, Tshimbila Franck Kabambi, Lumonansoni Benjamin Lumbanziladio, Mademvo Oscar Ngoma, Ntela Simon-Decap Mabakutuvangilanga, Jiwe Jean-Pierre Amuli

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive approach was adopted. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with six ICU nurses selected via purposive sampling to ensure relevant experience with bedridden patients. …”
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Organizational interventions and strategies for COVID-19 pandemic management in acute care setting: A qualitative interview study with nurse leaders in German hospitals by Maria Zink, Johannes Wendsche, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Franziska Jung, Marlen Melzer

“…Participants: The study included 30 nurse leaders from nine different hospitals, representing a diverse sample in terms of hospital characteristics (ownership, hospital size, regional distribution, and level of care) and participant demographics. Methods: Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, transcribed, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis in MAXQDA. …”
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Designing a Model of Audit Quality Based on Various Organizational Culture Factors by Abbas Ali Daryaei, Vahid Shahbazi

“…In the qualitative phase, open, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 auditing experts and academics. …”
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Between willingness and practice: a nationwide survey of 1,334 German patient organization members on user involvement in digital service development by Simon Wallraf, Marie-Luise Dierks, Sabine Wöhlke, Cosima John, Jonas Lander

“…This suggests that structured involvement processes may not yet be fully established, leaving substantial potential untapped. …”
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Factors Influencing the Maintenance of Public Health Behaviors After an Epidemic: Cross-Sectional Study by Xingmin Wang, Hongli Yan, Lushaobo Shi, Ting Li, Yi Xia, Dong Wang

“…Univariate analysis, correlation analysis, multivariate regression analysis, and structural equation modeling were performed to explore the determinants of health behavior maintenance. …”
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Methods for Involving People With Dementia in Health Policy and Guideline Development: A Scoping Review by Felix Bühler, Jennifer Geyer, Gabriele Meyer, Anja Bieber

“…While a majority of methods had some facilitation in place to elicit information from participating people with dementia, only nine methods used a structured aggregation to synthesise participants' contributions into a joint statement. …”
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