Green Service Consumption: Unlocking Customer Expectations on Technological Transformations Enhancing Purchase Experience in Retail Store by Arjun J Nair, Sridhar Manohar

“…The analysis utilized the fuzzy DEMANTEL method, involving a rudimentary exploration of dimensions. …”
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Study of the Lived Experience of Divorced and Divorced Couples in Ahvaz and Development of a Divorce Prevention Education Package by Nasrin Ardali, Yousefali Attari, Fatemeh Javadzadeh Shahshahani

“…Thus, samples of the present study, based on a qualitative approach and grounded theory method, were selected via purposive sampling method from all men and women who applied for divorce or were divorced in Ahvaz; sample members reached theoretical saturation with 32 participants (18 women and 14 men). …”
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Lived experiences of Iranian employed women with maintaining work-life balance: a descriptive phenomenological study by Nastaran Heydarikhayat, Saba Heydarikhayat, Tahmineh Salehian, Narges Heydarikhayat, Camelia Rohani

“…Methods In this descriptive phenomenological study, 16 full-time employed women were selected by purposive sampling. …”
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Comparison of Childbirth Experience and Related Factors in Primiparous Women With Normal Vaginal Delivery and Cesarean Section From Northern Iran by Fatemeh Afshar, Sedigheh Pakseresht, Fatemeh Jafarzadeh-Kenarsari, Saman Maroufizadeh

“…Materials and Methods: In this analytical cross-sectional study, 300 primiparous women (150 with NVD and 150 with CS) were selected from those referring to comprehensive health centers in Rasht City in 2022 using a multi-stage sampling method. …”
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Why Go to the Psychiatric Hospital? The Experiences of People Living with Mental Disorders Hospitalized Multiple Times in One Year: A Qualitative Study by Patrick Martino, Michael Saraga, Jérôme Dubuis, Milja Kovacevic

“…<b>Methods</b>: Using criterion-based purposive sampling, we conducted 20 semi-structured interviews. …”
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Experiences and expectations of patients with obesity 3 months after metabolic and bariatric surgery: a qualitative study by Lu Chen, Haiyan Wang, Ling Deng, Nianxing Li, Yinyin Fan

“…Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, which then were analysed using the content analysis method.Setting The study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in eastern China.Participants 21 patients (8 men and 13 women; aged 18–51 years) who received metabolic and bariatric surgery were included, with 16 within 3 months post-surgery and 5 beyond 3 months.Results Four themes emerged: (1) Physical and psychological rehabilitation: patients were enthusiastic and motivated about their physical recovery and mental well-being. (2) Stress and challenges: patients encountered various pressures and challenges, especially in dietary transitions and emotional management. (3) Adjustment and adaptation: patients were committed to managing discomfort and developing healthy dieting strategies through personal effort and diverse support. (4) Expectations for comprehensive support: patients desire comprehensive support and services from healthcare providers.Conclusions Healthcare providers should focus on the early postoperative experiences of patients and deliver personalised health education and emotional support to help them navigate the postoperative adaptation and ultimately achieve long-term health goals.…”
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Exploring nursing students’ experience of bullying and its consequences and coping strategies from a qualitative perspective by Saeedeh Piri, Maryam Janatolmakan, Mohammad Amin Nouri, Alireza Khatony

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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

“…Nurses were selected using purposive sampling. Snowball sampling was applied to reach a sufficient sample size. …”
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During school reintegration: a qualitative study of parental psychological experiences following paediatric kidney transplantation by Jing Huang, Zhuo Shi, Lili Jia, LV Maomao, Shuo Bai, Jiwei Qi

“…Objective To understand the psychological experience of parents of children who have undergone kidney transplantation during school reintegration and to provide a basis for developing targeted interventions.Method Using purposive sampling, parents of 11 children admitted to the paediatric department of a tertiary-level hospital in Jiangsu Province following kidney transplantation from June 2022 to June 2024 were selected as study participants. …”
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Building Brand Loyalty: The Role of Brand Communication, Brand Identity, and Brand Experience Mediated by Brand Trust by Fatmah Cholid Bawazir, Eric Harianto, Muhammad Azizurrohman

“…This study uses quantitative methods, such as the purposive sampling technique. …”
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Exploring Student Experiences in E-Learning for English Literacy: Voices from an Indonesian Higher Education Context by Amrang Amrang, Adi Isma, Rusdiah Rusdiah, Ridwan Ridwan

“…The study employed a purposive sampling method, involving 145 students enrolled in reading and writing courses during the 2022/2023 academic year. …”
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The lived experience of Iranian adults from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)—A qualitative study by Samira Pourmoradian, Arezoo Haghighian-Roudsari, Tahereh Alsadat Khoubbin Khoshnazar, Ali Milani-Bonab

“…This qualitative study aimed to identify the lived experiences of recovered adult patients from COVID-19 in Iran.MethodsThis qualitative research was conducted using a national phenomenological approach. …”
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The Experiences and Acceptability of Episiotomy Among Parous Women in a Secondary Health Facility in South-South Nigeria by Ngozi Roy Maduka

“…Method: This was a cross-sectional study among all consenting women attending the postnatal clinic between 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024 who had an episiotomy during delivery. …”
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2DUMAP: Two-Dimensional Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection for Fault Diagnosis by Benchao Li, Yuanyuan Zheng, Ruisheng Ran

“…The experiments demonstrate that these methods solve the inherent Out-of-Sample Problem of the UMAP, effectively reduce algorithm complexity, and have superior classification performance and strong robustness in practical fault diagnosis applications.…”
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Family support and prayer are invaluable coping strategies for our recovery: Experiences of persons living with cardiovascular diseases. by Ivy Selorm Tsedze, Frank Edwin, Bennett Owusu, Victor Kwasi Dumahasi, Nkosi Nkosi Botha, Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan

“…<h4>Method</h4>We leveraged descriptive phenomenological design to explore the experiences of patients accessing care at the Cardiothoracic Centre at the Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana. …”
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Exploring the experiences and coping strategies of older women encountering domestic violence and abuse: a qualitative study by Mansoureh Jamshidimanesh, Raziye Sadat Hosseini, Sally Pezaro

“…Method This qualitative study included women (n = 16) aged between 61 and 97 years old who had experienced domestic violence in Tehran, Iran. …”
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Orthodontic Treatment as a Protective Factor for Dental Caries Experience and Severity: A Population-Based Study by Ahmed A. Alsulaiman

“…The aim of this study was to assess the effects of orthodontic treatment on the experience, prevalence, and severity of dental caries later in life in a representative sample of U.S. adults. …”
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“It’s sink or swim for us”: The lived experiences of Filipino nurses in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic by Denise Borbolla, Ohemaa Nkansa-Dwamena

“…Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using interpretative phenomenological approach (IPA). …”
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Nursing Students’ Volunteer Experiences of Interacting with Children Receiving Pediatric Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study by Eunju Jin, Hyunju Kang

“…Methods: The participants, selected through purposive sampling, were 20 nursing undergraduate students who volunteered at a pediatric palliative care medical center or a private community organization providing a support program for pediatric patients receiving palliative care. …”
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Experiences of patients with chronic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic in the North West province, South Africa by Sheillah H. Mboweni, Patrone R. Risenga

“…Methods: A qualitative phenomenological design was used to obtain the lived experiences of PWCDs identified for participation in the study by means of purposive sampling. …”
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