OPTIMIZING SERVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF THE BUS RAPID TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN LAGOS USING THE MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS by Sulaimon Olanrewaju ADEBIYI, Oluwagbenga John AKINRINMADE, Bilqis Bolanle AMOLE

“…Research design is quantitative and analytical in nature through a survey of experts who are users of BRT services. …”
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Gender lens review of adolescent health care services: a mixed methods study in Bangladesh by Fariha Haseen, Hridi Hedayet, Shahana Nazneen, Nurjahan Akter, Umme Haney, Md Sunyet Alam Chowdhury, Md Saidur Rahman Khan, AGM Mashuqur Rahman, Nazma Siddika Begum, Mohd Shahdt Hossain Mahmud, Syed Shariful Islam

“…These perceptions contribute to understanding male and female adolescents' utilization of services…”
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Using AI chatbots (e.g., CHATGPT) in seeking health-related information online: The case of a common ailment by Pouyan Esmaeilzadeh, Mahed Maddah, Tala Mirzaei

“…This study employs a quantitative approach to explore the public value perceptions of using conversational AI (e.g., CHATGPT) to find health-related information online under non-emergency conditions related to a common ailment. …”
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Bridging secular and religious perspectives: Gender awareness in language learning in Indonesian higher education by Budi Waluyo, Anita, Akhirudin, Darisy Syafaah, Moh. Buny Andaru Bahy

“…Chi-square tests showed medium practical differences but no statistical significance in perceptions of gender's impact (χ2 (2) = 5.93, p = 0.205, Cramer's V = 0.31). …”
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Assessing Community Needs and Expectations with Healthcare Quality: A Case Study of Lawawoi Community Health Center by Muhammad Tahir, Hasrul Hasrul, Nur Annisa Parno, Asnuddin Asnuddin

“…Data were collected via validated surveys assessing perceptions of service quality, expectations, and healthcare needs. …”
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Designing and validating a health promotion program for women with endometriosis: a mixed-methods study protocol by Sanaz Mollazadeh, Sanaz Mollazadeh, Talat Khadivzadeh, Khadijeh Mirzaii Najmabadi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Maryam Moradi, Javad Moghri, Leili Hafizi

“…The Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP-II) and Endometriosis Impact Questionnaire (EIQ) will be used to collect quantitative data. The second phase (qualitative phase) will explain women’s perceptions and experiences of the health-promoting lifestyle. …”
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The Clinical Learning Environment Experience of the Student Nurse of the Generation Z: a Convergent Parallel Mixed Method Study by Marzia Lommi, Giuliana Covelli, Dhurata Ivziku, Giorgia Barretta, Gianluca Pozzuoli, Barbara Porcelli, Luca Guarente, Simona Ricci

“…Aims. 1) to assess the students' perceptions of the clinical learning environments, 2) to identify the elements that contribute to determining the clinical learning environment, and 3) to compare quantitative and qualitative results to highlight key elements that can support the development of targeted educational strategies for nursing students. …”
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Comprehensive profiling of social mixing patterns in resource poor countries: A mixed methods research protocol. by Obianuju Genevieve Aguolu, Moses Chapa Kiti, Kristin Nelson, Carol Y Liu, Maria Sundaram, Sergio Gramacho, Samuel Jenness, Alessia Melegaro, Charfudin Sacoor, Azucena Bardaji, Ivalda Macicame, Americo Jose, Nilzio Cavele, Felizarda Amosse, Migdalia Uamba, Edgar Jamisse, Corssino Tchavana, Herberth Giovanni Maldonado Briones, Claudia Jarquín, María Ajsivinac, Lauren Pischel, Noureen Ahmed, Venkata Raghava Mohan, Rajan Srinivasan, Prasanna Samuel, Gifta John, Kye Ellington, Orvalho Augusto Joaquim, Alana Zelaya, Sara Kim, Holin Chen, Momin Kazi, Fauzia Malik, Inci Yildirim, Benjamin Lopman, Saad B Omer

“…The quantitative data will allow a more accurate representation of human interactions that lead to the transmission of pathogens through close contact in LMICs. …”
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Poor-tasting pediatric medicines: part 2. Exploring caregiver and healthcare provider values and preferences for a novel taste-blocker product to improve acceptability by Moushira El-Sahn, Rose Elliott, Mona El-Sahn, Izaak Lucas, Karen Kong, Jennifer Walsh, Jeff Lucas

“…Overall, responses to the concept of the taste blocker were positive from caregivers and providers, with a perception that it would make administering bitter-tasting medication easier. …”
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Are the mothers admitted for childbirth in a tertiary care hospital satisfied with the health care services? A mixed methods study from Mangaluru, Karnataka state, India by S. Vineetha, Mubeena Haleema, Abhay S. Nirgude

“…Aims: The study aims to assess maternal satisfaction with healthcare services during childbirth during hospital stay, explore factors influencing satisfaction, and assess the perceptions of both mothers and their bystanders regarding the healthcare services provided. …”
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Fostering learner autonomy through explicit metacognitive strategy instruction: A study in the Omani EFL context by Surya S. Vellanki, Zahid K. Khan, Saadat Mond

“…The study employed a mixed-method approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data, gathered through pretest and posttest along with the Metacognitive Awareness Listening Questionnaire, assessed the impact of MSI on students’ listening skills and metacognitive strategy awareness. …”
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Implications of Computational Thinking in the Initial Training of Future Primary and Pre-School Teachers by Gabriela Mestic, Anca Ani-Rus, Horațiu Catalano, Andreea-Ionela Dohotaru, Ana Rus

“…This study explores the need for initial training of students majoring in elementary and early childhood education to create learning contexts that facilitate the development of students' computational thinking. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods were used to identify future teachers' perceptions of the need for initial student training to build the skills required to design learning settings that aid the advancement of computational thinking in toddlers and students. …”
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Psychological factors influencing child safety awareness: a study on abduction prevention education by Joshua Ampofo, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Geoffrey Bentum-Micah, Li Qinggong, Wang Changfeng, Le Guoan, Binghai Sun, Qian Xusheng

“…Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews exploring experiences and perceptions.ResultsQuantitative analyses revealed a significant positive correlation between self-efficacy and safety awareness [r = 0.62, p < 0.001, 95% CI (0.54, 0.70)] and a significant negative correlation between anxiety and safety awareness [r = −0.47, p < 0.001, 95% CI (−0.55, −0.38)]. …”
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Evaluating the Turkish Red Crescent’s (Türk Kızılay) disaster response: insights from the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes by Hüseyin Koçak, Ahmet Doğan Kuday, Kerem Kınık, Cüneyt Çalışkan, İsmet Çelebi, Kurtuluş Açıksarı

“…Data were collected through structured surveys comprising quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS for descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. …”
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Moral distress among inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry staff: a mixed-methods study of experiences and associated factors by Nora Eder, Kristin Nordenberg, Niklas Långström, Alexander Rozental, Astrid Moell

“…Methods We conducted a 2023 nationwide mixed-methods survey with 106 staff members from CAP inpatient units in Sweden. Quantitative data on moral distress were collected using the Stress of Conscience Questionnaire, while open-ended questions provided qualitative data on perceptions of moral distress and the impact of working with coercive measures. …”
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Presenting a model for the psychological competencies of managers for selection in the social security organization by khalil khomideh, hasan rangriz

“…The statistical population of the quantitative part was estimated to be 165 people using Cochran's formula. …”
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My heritage matters: Building a strong brand, awareness and image by Emmanuel Kwarteng-Amaniampong, Adele Potgieter, Madele Tait

“…The study also investigated how gender affects perceptions and acceptance of a new footwear brand that uses Ghanaian Adinkra symbols in its branding. …”
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Impact of value-based care on quality of life, clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and enhanced financial protection among hypertensive patients in Ghana: A protocol for a mix... by Duah Dwomoh, Gifty Sunkwa-Mills, Kwasi Owusu Antwi, Maxwell Akwasi Antwi, Tobias Floris Rinke de Wit

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This study in Ghana will employ a mixed-methods evaluation design, a comprehensive and thorough approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative component will involve a quasi-experimental study to measure the impact of the VBC intervention on quality of life, improved clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and enhanced financial protection among hypertensive patients registered with the National Health Insurance Authority. …”
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The engagement of healthcare providers in implementing the selfBACK randomised controlled trial – A mixed-methods process evaluation by Mette Jensen Stochkendahl, Barbara I Nicholl, Karen Wood, Frances S Mair, Paul Jarle Mork, Karen Søgaard, Charlotte DN Rasmussen

“…Aims We aimed to examine HCPs’ engagement in patient recruitment for the selfBACK app clinical trial and explore their perceptions of the app. Methods In a mixed-methods design, we conducted a process evaluation alongside the selfBACK trial, triangulating quantitative data from trial recruitment logs and a vignette-based survey, and qualitative data from trial procedure documents, interviews with HCPs, and survey free-text responses. …”
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Determinants of Level of Household Income Utilization and Decision Making Among the Educated Working Married Employees in Mbarara Municipality, Mbarara, Uganda by Adebayo, Sanni T., Atia Agnes, Apusigah, Cleophas, Karooma

“…Qualitative data were analyzed using themes and quantitative data using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. …”
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