Enhancing intercultural communication via the ENACT Web App in language teaching by Belma Haznedar, Elifcan Öztekin, Sumru Akcan

“…To this end, this study presents mixed-method research with quantitative survey data and qualitative reflections of the pre-service teachers: (1) descriptive scores from pre and post-training responses to digital skills assessment and cultural awareness questionnaires, (2) reflective answers to open-ended questions about their gains in the e-portfolio in the middle and end of the online training, and (3) final reflection papers on intercultural understanding after the facilitation of the workshops. …”
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The negative aspects of injury on motivation of sports and physical exercise practitioners by Hugo Enrico Souza Machado, Hugo Enrico Souza Machado, Andreza do Socorro Dantas Oliveira, Andreza do Socorro Dantas Oliveira, Eldimberg Souza da Cunha Júnior, Adriano Lopes Lemos, Eduardo Macedo Penna, Eduardo Macedo Penna, Daniel Alvarez Pires, Daniel Alvarez Pires

“…The SMS-II evaluates different dimensions of motivation based on the tenets of the self-determination theory and was answered by both groups to examine possible differences. The researchers contacted clubs and gyms, as well as online promotions.ResultsIn the IG, there was a prevalence of 45% of give-up thoughts and 48% were competing. …”
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Using the CIPP Model to elicit perceptions of health professions faculty and students about virtual learning by Sakineh Gerayllo, Mohammadali Vakili, Leila Jouybari, Zahra Moghadam, Ali Jafari, Alireza Heidari

“…Methodology The participants in this cross-sectional study were 522 students and 38 members of the faculty in six different faculties who were selected via stratified random sampling. The research tool was a validated and reliable researcher-made questionnaire developed based on the context, input, process, and product (CIPP) evaluation model. …”
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Associations between interpersonal violence and cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use, and dual use among Mexican adolescent students by Rosibel Rodríguez-Bolaños, Evangelina Díaz-Andrade, Evangelina Díaz-Andrade, Paula Ramírez-Palacios, Anabel Rojas-Carmona, Anabel Rojas-Carmona, Katia Gallegos-Carrillo, Inti Barrientos-Gutiérrez, Lizeth Cruz-Jiménez, Dèsirée Vidaña-Pérez, Edna Arillo-Santillán, James F. Thrasher, James F. Thrasher

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Recognition of prior learning program in improving human resource in Bojonegoro district: an open government analysis by Siti Nur Alifa, Septi Wulandari, Cahya Lukita

“…Increasing the capacity of Human Resources (HR) is needed in facing the demands of better public services.  This research method uses descriptive qualitative research. …”
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The Impact of Daily Economic Behavior on Emotions: by Yuka Ozaki

“…The experience sampling method (ESM) refers to a set of research procedures involving repeated data collection several times a day for several consecutive days, enabling the researchers to gain insights into people’s behaviors, thoughts, and emotions as they occur in their everyday environment. …”
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Multicarrier Spread Spectrum Communication Scheme for Cruising Sensor Network in Confined Underwater Space by Yuan Wang, Zhoumo Zeng, Yibo Li, Jinsheng Zhang, Shijiu Jin

“…Although underwater acoustic communication has been widely researched due to the growing demands from ocean development and marine research, communication in confined underwater space is an unexplored domain as most research focuses on communication in spacious water areas. …”
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Longitudinal assessment of diffusion-weighted imaging during magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy in head and neck cancer by Simon Boeke, Jonas Habrich, Sarah Kübler, Jessica Boldt, Fritz Schick, Konstantin Nikolaou, Jens Kübler, Cihan Gani, Maximilian Niyazi, Daniel Zips, Daniela Thorwarth

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Design and validation of consumer behavior model based on user-generated content in the banking industry by Sepahdar Rahnama, Marzieh ZendehDel, Mir Hadi Moazen Jamshidi

“…According to its purpose, the research method is practical, and in terms of implementation method, it is mixed (qualitative-quantitative), and descriptive-exploratory in terms of the implementation strategy of research. …”
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Self-efficacy and organizational efficacy effect on employee attrition in IT sector by Shreya Bhardwaj, S.K. Sharma

“…Design/methodology/approach – This study employed an online survey method for data collection using a sample size of 250. …”
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Digital divide: how is Indonesian public service affected? by Edy Sutrisno, Mala Sondang Silitonga, Rima Ranintya Yusuf, Alih Aji Nugroho

“…Such inequality in access and competence of nations in digital technology is one of the great stumbling blocks erected in the way of the Indonesian government to carry out various programs. The research methodology in this paper is largely qualitative, with a mixed method of case study and literature review of the relevant online media to facilitate a description of the digital divide that translates into the use or nonuse of digital public services. …”
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ConciliaMed: an interactive mobile and web tool to reconcile chronic medications of patients undergoing elective surgery by Bernardo Santos-Ramos, Eva Rocío Alfaro-Lara, María Dolores Santos-Rubio, Pablo Ciudad-Gutiérrez, Paloma Suárez-Casillas, Ana Belén Guisado-Gil

“…Here, we present ConciliaMed, a mobile and web-based tool for healthcare professionals to reconcile the chronic medications of patients undergoing elective surgery.Methods A research team of pharmacists and internists worked together with a technology company to design and develop ConciliaMed. …”
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Implementation outcomes of HIV self-testing in low- and middle- income countries: A scoping review. by Adovich S Rivera, Ralph Hernandez, Regiel Mag-Usara, Karen Nicole Sy, Allan R Ulitin, Linda C O'Dwyer, Megan C McHugh, Neil Jordan, Lisa R Hirschhorn

“…The lack of counselling and linkage to care, however, was concerning to stakeholders. Peer and online distribution were found to be effective in improving adoption. …”
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Digital health technologies for metabolic disorders in older adults: a scoping review protocol by Michael Brändle, Elgar Fleisch, Tobias Kowatsch, Panitda Huynh, Mia Jovanova

“…We plan to search five online databases (Cochrane, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) to identify original research articles published between January 2014 and January 2024. …”
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Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with tinnitus in the UK: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Peter M Allen, David M Baguley, Gerhard Andersson, Eldré W Beukes, Vinaya Manchaiah

“…They will undergo the iCBT e-health intervention online together with audiological therapeutic support. …”
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Match and training injury epidemiology in elite UK netball: a prospective cohort study over one season by Sara Horne, Aliah F Shaheen, Bill Baltzopoulos, Laura Hills

“…Findings suggest that prevention should target acute lower limb injuries and overuse conditions. Further research should assess the impact of playing with overuse injuries.…”
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The Effectiveness of Interaction between Scientific Supervisors and Graduate Students at the University and at the Academy of Sciences by E. V. Biricheva, Z. A. Fattakhova

“…A series of in-depth interviews with mentors led to the formulation of research hypotheses and allowed the elaboration of an online questionnaire for graduate students. …”
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MUC5B regulates alterations in the immune microenvironment in nasopharyngeal carcinoma via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by Hongming Wang

“…Methods Differentially expressed genes were analyzed from the GSE227541 dataset, and functional enrichment analysis was conducted. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with newborn care practices among caregivers: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis in sub-Saharan Africa by Solomon Mohammed Salia, Amidu Alhassan, Billie de Haas, Jelle Stekelenburg, Robert Kaba Alhassan

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Attitudes of Final-Year Medical Students in Jordan Towards Volunteering During a Pandemic by Alassaf A, Gharaibeh L, Alkubaisi F, Alkhawaldeh M, Dababseh S, Odeh R

“…Therefore, we aimed to evaluate their experience and attitudes towards volunteering during a pandemic and the factors affecting that.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study, using paper and online questionnaire which were distributed to final-year medical students at the University of Jordan from August 2021 to October 2021, about their experience and attitudes towards voluntary work during pandemics.Results: A total of 375 of final year medical students responded to the questionnaire. …”
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