Mapping the future: The current landscape and future directions of evidence-based practice in Saudi radiology departments. by Walaa Alsharif, Faisal Alrehily, Fahad H Alhazmi, Awadia Greeballah, Abdulaziz A Qurashi, Shrooq Aldahery, Adnan Alahmadi, Amirah Alsaedi, Sultan Alshoabi, Khalid M Alshamrani, Awatif M Omer, Raghad Aljuhani

“…The sample size of the quantitative phase of the study was determined using a formula specific for an infinite or unknown population. …”
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The economic value of seasonal weather and climate services for maize farmers in Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe by Joseph Manzvera, Kwabena Asomanin Anaman, Akwasi Mensah-Bonsu, Alfred Barimah

“…To support increased investment in these services, this study seeks to provide quantitative evidence on the economic value of locality-specific seasonal weather forecasts by eliciting maize producers' willingness to pay (WTP) through the contingent valuation approach. …”
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Supporting self-management for patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases: Utility and acceptability of digital devices. by Malik A Althobiani, Rebecca Shuttleworth, John Conway, Jonathan Dainton, Anna Duckworth, Ana Jorge Da Ponte, Jessica Mandizha, Joseph W Lanario, Michael A Gibbons, Sarah Lines, Chris J Scotton, John R Hurst, Joanna C Porter, Anne-Marie Russell

“…Data were analysed descriptively for quantitative aspects and through thematic analysis for qualitative input.…”
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Feasibility, quality and validity of narrative multisource feedback in postgraduate training: a mixed-method study by Maurice A Lembeck, Jette Led Sørensen, Hanne Pedersen, Ellen Astrid Holm, Shaymaa Jaafar Lafta Al-Bayati, Toke Seierøe Barfod, Emilie Ramberg, Åse Kathrine Klemmensen

“…Objectives To examine a narrative multisource feedback (MSF) instrument concerning feasibility, quality of narrative comments, perceptions of users (face validity), consequential validity, discriminating capacity and number of assessors needed.Design Qualitative text analysis supplemented by quantitative descriptive analysis.Setting Internal Medicine Departments in Zealand, Denmark.Participants 48 postgraduate trainees in internal medicine specialties, 1 clinical supervisor for each trainee and 376 feedback givers (respondents).Intervention This study examines the use of an electronic, purely narrative MSF instrument. …”
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Evaluation of Pedestrian-Perceived Comfort on Urban Streets Using Multi-Source Data: A Case Study in Nanjing, China by Jiarui Qin, Yizhe Feng, Yehua Sheng, Yi Huang, Fengyuan Zhang, Kaixuan Zhang

“…However, traditional evaluations primarily focus on physical elements, often neglecting pedestrian perceptions. In this study, considering five core evaluation dimensions—safety, mobility, aesthetics, perceptibility, and convenience—an innovative quantitative evaluation model is proposed to assess pedestrian-perceived comfort on urban streets by integrating physical environmental factors and subjective experiences. …”
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Comparing Lecturers and Students Attitude towards the Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence Systems in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning by Mahrous Alkolaly, Hanan Hatamleh, Nidal Al-Shamali, Mohamad Khasawneh, Mohammad Tashtoush

“…The study also sought to establish the perception and attitude of the foreign language students toward using GenAI in learning the foreign language. …”
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Interventions to improve media coverage of medical research: a codesigned feasibility and acceptability study with Australian journalists by Brooke Nickel, Ray Moynihan, Alexandra Barratt, Kirsten J McCaffery, Loai Albarqouni, Tessa Copp, Thomas Dakin, Liam Mannix

“…Objectives Although the media can influence public perceptions and utilisation of healthcare, journalists generally receive no routine training in interpreting and reporting on medical research. …”
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Assessing Practical General English Textbook: An Analysis of Overall Quality and Intercultural Communicative Competence Attributes [In English] by Hamed Badpa, Esmail Zare Behtash

“…Statistical analyses, including independent and paired-samples t-tests, showed no significant differences across themes or between dimensions (p > 0.05), indicating consistent perceptions of the textbook’s strengths and weaknesses. …”
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Factors of a physician quality improvement leadership coalition that influence physician behaviour: a mixed methods study by Pamela Mathura, Narmin Kassam, Karen Spalding, Reidar Hagtvedt, Jennifer Medves, Lenora Duhn, Sandra Marini

“…Physicians had similar perceptions of the coalition’s characteristics enabling their QI involvement and the factors influencing BUN test reduction.Conclusions To enable physician confidence to lead and participate, the coalition used the following: a simply designed QI initiative, partnership with a coalition physician leader and/or member; credibility and mentorship; support personnel; QI education and hands-on training; minimal physician effort; and no clinical workflow disruption. …”
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Students with disabilities in higher education call for personal empowerment, equitable inclusive systems, and individualized accommodations by Paul A. Bartolo, Michelle Borg, Anne-Marie Callus, Liberato Camilleri, Alistair De Gaetano, Marchita Mangiafico, Edward Mazzacano D'Amato, Carmen Sammut, Ramona Vella Vidal, Jonathan Vincent

“…This study aims to deepen our understanding of these challenges through the perceptions of students with disabilities themselves.MethodsParticipants were students with disabilities enrolled at the University of Malta. …”
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Real-life implementation of a G6PD deficiency screening qualitative test into routine vivax malaria diagnostic units in the Brazilian Amazon (SAFEPRIM study). by Jose Diego Brito-Sousa, Felipe Murta, Sheila Vitor-Silva, Vanderson S Sampaio, Maxwell O Mendes, Marcelo A M Brito, Talita S B Batista, Alicia P C Santos, Leonardo L G Marques, Laila R A Barbosa, Marly M Melo, Djane C Baia-da-Silva, Alexandre V Silva-Neto, Thalie C Santos, Brenda K A Souza, Erick F G Figueiredo, Emanuelle L Silva, Sheila Rodovalho, Theresa H Nakagawa, Ana Ruth Arcanjo, André M Siqueira, Gisely C Melo, Judith Recht, Gonzalo J Domingo, Quique Bassat, Germana Bancone, Wuelton M Monteiro, Marcus V G Lacerda

“…Training materials were developed and validated; evaluations were conducted on the effectiveness of training health care professionals (HCPs) to perform the test, the interpretation and reliability of routine testing performed by HCPs, and perceptions of HCPs and patients. Most HCPs were unaware of G6PD deficiency and primaquine-related adverse effects. …”
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Introducing Unit Dose Dispensing in a University Hospital – Effects on Medication Safety and Dispensing Time by Ahtiainen HK, Lindén-Lahti C, Heininen S, Holmström AR, Schepel L

“…To complement the observations, a separate survey was used to investigate nurses’ perceptions of medication dispensing. Quantitative analysis was performed.Results: During the observations, medications were dispensed for 208 patients (n=1359 medications) before and 221 patients (n = 1171) after introducing unit doses. …”
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Factors influencing organizational citizenship behavior among employees: Evidence from the commercial banking industry by Khadiza Rahman Tanchi, Mohammad Bin Amin, Swapna Khatun, Md. Mobarak Karim, László Erdey

“…This study aims to investigate the relationship between organizational commitment, training perception, organizational support, and organizational citizenship behavior within the banking sector. …”
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Environmental factors are an important part of farmers’ assessments of the value of agroecology by Ric Coe, Ric Coe, Nadine Andrieu, Véronique Alary, Véronique Alary, Catherine Ky-Dembele, Christine Magaju, Boko Michel Orounladji, Eric Vall, Fergus Sinclair

“…We show that farmers use information on and perceptions of a wide range of environmental variables and processes when assessing the usefulness of agroecological practices. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Syrian dentists towards minimal invasive dentistry and chemomechanical caries removal: a cross-sectional study by Dana Alakkad, Mohammed N. Al-Shiekh, Mawia Karkoutly, Mohannad Laflouf

“…Materials and methods It was an observational, quantitative study utilizing a questionnaire-based online survey. …”
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Assessing the health, social, educational and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review of the literature by Astha Ramaiya, Venkatraman Chandra-Mouli, Rosalijn Both, Ann Gottert, Silvia Guglielmi, Sam Beckwith, Mengmeng Li, Robert W. Blum

“…This paper looks at a wide array of outcomes impacting adolescents’ daily lives including health (mental, physical, sexual and reproductive health, vaccine perceptions and overlap between these topics), social relationships (family and peer), education and socio-economic disparities. …”
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Algılanan İslamofobi’ Ölçeğinin Norveç’te Yaşayan Cami ve Dini Dernek Üyeleri Üzerinde Uygulanması/The Implementation of the “Perceived Islamophobia Scale” on The Mosque and Religi... by Musa Gelici

“…This study focuses on the perceptions of Islamophobia among Muslims residing predominantly in Oslo, the capital of Norway. …”
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Development, Validity, and Reliability of Three Instruments to Assess Holistic Care from Different Perspectives by Fang CK, Pi SH, Li IF

“…A total of 1,017 participants completed the quantitative study, including patients (n = 321), family members (n = 298), and healthcare professionals (n = 398). …”
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Effectiveness of a new basic course incorporating medical trainer simulator for HEMS education in Japan: a pre-post intervention study by Kazuhiko Omori, Jiro Takahashi, Noriko Watanabe, Hiroko Iwasaki, Sachiko Mineyama, Kumiko Sakata, Kentaro Yamada, Susumu Ichikawa, Manabu Takamatsu, Ryukoh Ogino, Tatsuya Hayakawa

“…Abstract Background Japan’s HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) has recently shifted from quantitative expansion to qualitative improvement, highlighting the need for standardizing training and enhancing safety. …”
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Skills for industry 4.0: A comparative perspectives of Brazilian and Argentine managers by Luiz Henrique Belina, Federico Walas Mateo, Miguel Archanjo de Freitas Junior, Claudia Tania Picinin, Cristina Rodrigues Piazer Turcato

“…Originality: By merging a quantitative portfolio analysis with primary survey data, this research offers the first comparative mapping of Industry 4.0 competencies in Brazil and Argentina, illuminating regional nuances and guiding policy, education and corporate strategies.…”
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