B-phosphatidylethanol testing to identify hazardous alcohol use in primary health care—a game changer and a challenge for general practitioners: a qualitative study by Åsa Steensland, Anna Segernäs, Mårten Larsson, Andrea Johansson Capusan, Lisa Kastbom

“…This study aimed to explore general practitioners’ (GPs’) experiences and perceptions of using B-Phosphatidylethanol (PEth), a specific quantitative biomarker for alcohol use, in their clinical work with patient consultations and treatment follow-up in Swedish PHC.Design, participants, and setting Individual interviews were conducted with GPs and resident GPs (n 20) in Swedish PHC and analysed using qualitative content analysis.Findings The overarching theme PEth testing in primary health care—a game changer and a challenge illustrated that PEth testing has improved the prerequisites for the GP-patient interaction while making it more complex. …”
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Exploring SME owners’ motivation to learn and acquire new skills for the adoption of e-commerce by Naledi D.D. Gallant, Anthea P. Amadi-Echendu, Elriza Esterhuyzen

“…Traditional approaches in determining factors that motivate the adoption of e-commerce have been mainly quantitative, not taking into consideration the experiences, motivation and perceptions of SME owners’ willingness to learn and acquire new skills for the adoption of e-commerce. …”
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The influence of social media marketing on customer knowledge management: The role of confidentiality in UAE public banks by Abdelrehim Awad, Ahmed Moustafa Aldabousi, Seham Albatal

“…The study utilized a quantitative methodology with a correlational framework; data were collected from 283 respondents, who are active customers of First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates NBD, and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, through a structured questionnaire. …”
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Feasibility of Using New Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Preventive Measures in Building Works by Mercedes del Río Merino, María Segarra Cañamares, Miriam Zamora Calleja, Antonio Ros Serrano, Rafael Alberto Heredia Morante

“…It focuses on identifying applicable technologies, assessing professionals’ perceptions of their practical utility, and analyzing key implementation barriers. …”
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Incisional hernia prevention: risk–benefit from a patient perspective (INVITE) – protocol for a single-centre, mixed-methods, cross-sectional study aiming to determine if using pro... by Jared Torkington, Tessa Watts, Laurie Smith, Laura Knight, Julie Cornish, Alun Meggy

“…Questionnaires have been developed using a 5-point Likert scale to allow quantitative analysis. Qualitative analysis of interviews will be conducted using NVivo software and thematic analysis. …”
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Compassionate end-of-life care: Development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive euthanasia course in veterinary education from 2019–2024 by Virginia K. Corrigan, Kathleen Cooney, Raeann Foster

“…This article evaluates the course as an elective within the third year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum at the VMCVM using two surveys with both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. …”
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Assessment of the impact of training tools on healthcare workers for PCV introduction in Maharashtra, India during the COVID-19 pandemic by Syed Quadri, Pravin Vedpathak, Puskarr Deshmukkh, Arup Deb Roy, Abida Sultana, Amanjot Kaur, Rashmi Mehra, Rhythm Hora, Shyam Kumar Singh, Seema Singh Koshal

“…Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed to assess the effectiveness of training tools and the perceptions of healthcare workers. Quantitative data was collected through structured questionnaires, and qualitative data was gathered through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. …”
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Implicit gender stereotypes in STEM: measuring cognitive bias and group differences through reaction times by Francisca Beroíza-Valenzuela

“…This study examines implicit gender–career biases among STEM students by analyzing reaction times (RTs) from the implicit association test (IAT) while investigating how these biases vary across sexes and gender identities, with particular attention to their disproportionate impact on women. Results A quantitative, cross-sectional experimental design was employed. …”
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How Difference Tasks Are Affected by Probability Format, Part 2: A Making Numbers Meaningful Systematic Review by Natalie C. Benda, Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher, Mohit M. Sharma, Stephen B. Johnson, Michelle Demetres, Diana Delgado, Jessica S. Ancker

“…This article covers the effect of format on 5 outcomes: 1) perceptions of or feelings about effectiveness, 2) behavioral intentions or behaviors, 3) trust, 4) preference for the format, and 5) discrimination. …”
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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Sleep of Babies Between 0-2 Years of Age by Ayşıl Seda Akar, İbrahim Haluk Yavuzer

“…The questions on the Parent-Baby Information Form are intended for learning the parents’ and babies’ sociodemographic information, and the Mother Interview Form contains qualitative and quantitative questions that were prepared to collect information about the factors affecting their babies’ sleep patterns. …”
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Training of adult nephrologists in Argentina: open doors and empty chairs by Juan J. Di Bernardo, Carlos Najun-Zarazaga, Javier Robaina-Sindin, Rosa M. Scuteri, Liliana Andrade, Ana M. Cusumano, Alicia Marini

“…Material and methods: A qualitative-quantitative study (2018-2023) involving nephrology residents, training educators and training centers. …”
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A Dual-Fatigue Speed Guidance Model for Isokinetic Training: Cognitive and sEMG-Based Physiological Fatigue Approach by Zhao Liu, Jiexin Zhang, Hao Zhou, Ruikai Cao, Yixuan Sheng, Zhen Song, Bo Zhang, Min Zhang, Honghai Liu

“…Isokinetic training has been proven to be an effective method in rehabilitative therapy. However, the quantitative relationship between training speed and the biophysical condition of the human body is not well established. …”
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Examines The Impact of Product And Service Quality On Customer Satisfaction at PT. BMTP With Personal Branding by Andi Nadirah M., Indrawan, Suparman Parintak, Anne Attas, Burhanuddin Harahap

“…Personal branding refers to the perception and reputation of the bank's employees or representatives as individuals. …”
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Preserving the Past to Shape the Future: The Evolution of Office Spaces Through Historic Building Adaptation by Dana Maher Ayoub Abu-Lail, Wafaa Anwar Sulaiman Goriel, Tamás Molnár, Bálint Bachmann, Gabriella Medvegy, Ágnes Borsos, Erzsébet Szeréna Zoltán

“…Through this research study, user preferences and perceptions of the integration of historical features into the modern work environment were examined. …”
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Reasons for low long-lasting insecticide-treated net use and repurposing: qualitative study from southern Ethiopia by Misganu Endriyas, Mekidm Kassa, Mintesinot Melka, Agegnehu Gebru, Yilma Chisha

“…Study areas were selected based on low LLIN use following a quantitative survey. Seven focus group discussions (FGDs) with a total of 52 discussants were conducted. …”
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"It's me who supports. How are you going to refuse to have a child?”: the social norms and gender dynamics of men’s engagement in family planning practices in the Democratic Republ... by Salomine Ekambi, Kathryn Sugg, Florence Mpata, Dédé Marachto Aliango, Peter J. Winch

“…This qualitative study, through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, explored the social norms shaping perceptions, attitudes, and decision-making around family planning among men in the DRC. …”
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Implementation of an advanced practice role for oxygen prescription by physiotherapists in pulmonary rehabilitation: an explanatory sequential mixed-method quality evaluation by Thomas F. Riegler, Thimo Marcin, Patrick Brun

“…Additionally, healthcare professionals’ experiences and perceptions of the new APO2 role was explored using a survey. …”
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Experiences of the International In-Training Examination (I-ITE) by Rwandan pediatric residents – a survey-study describing candidate feedback [version 2; peer review: 1 approved,... by Christian Umuhoza, Natalie McCall, Peter Thomas Cartledge

“…Participants were pediatric residents from the University of Rwanda, the only university in Rwanda with a pediatric residency program. Quantitative analysis of the Likert questions was undertaken descriptively using SPSS. …”
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Exploring experiences of healthcare and clinical challenges for Deaf people: for better healthcare equity! A mixed-methods study protocol by Min Wang, Liping Wang, Jiaqi Sun, Chengang Hong, Zhongling Zhou, Feier Zhou, Jinhui Chu, Weichao Liu, Jinghan Yang, Qianyu Zhang

“…The first stage is a quantitative study, using a cross-sectional survey to investigate the current situation of the healthcare experience of the Deaf population in China. …”
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Does a school-based intervention increase girls' sexual and reproductive health attitudes and intentions? Results from a mixed-methods cluster-randomized trial in Burkina Faso. by Laura Hinson, Triantafyllos Pliakas, Emily Schaub, Aya Mahaman Nourou, Cecelia Angelone, Mohamad Ibrahim Brooks, Abdou Arthur Abga, Zakari Congo, Bruno Ki, Reshma Trasi

“…The (re)solve project was designed to address contraceptive misperceptions and increase girls' perceptions of their pregnancy risk, primarily through a participatory game and a health passport aimed at easing health facility access. …”
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