Academic Articles & Research Papers

"You Pinch It With the Nail Clipper, and You Kill It": A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of How Maya Families Prevent and Manage Tick Bites in Yucatan, Mexico.

Allyship in Psychiatric and Mental Health Services: A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis.

Psychological distress, stigma, and intersectional marginalization in lesbian and bisexual cisgender women in Chinese higher education: a thematic analysis guided by minority stress theory.

Combined storytelling and mapping approaches for increasing community engagement with woodland creation and expansion projects

Abstract Forests and woodlands are important for biodiversity, climate change mitigation and the provision of services including recreation, timber and non‐timber forest products. Land use policies currently aim to increase forest cover whi...

Making Big Business Everybody’s Business: Aboriginal leaders’ perspectives on commercial activities influencing Aboriginal health in Victoria, Australia

Abstract Background The commercial determinants of health is a rapidly expanding field of research; however Indigenous perspectives remain notably underrepresented. For Indigenous peoples the intersection of globalisation, colonialism and c...

Familiar but neglected: identification of gaps and recommendations to close them on exclusive breastfeeding support in health facilities in Malawi

Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding is widely accepted as a key intervention with proven efficacy for improving newborn survival. Despite international commitments and targets to support and promote breastfeeding, there are still ga...

Implementing self-collection for primary human papillomavirus testing: Perspectives on implications for federally qualified health center patient populations

Background: Primary testing for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) via self-collection can increase cervical cancer screening rates. In the United States, federally qualified health center (FQHC) patients often have low incomes, lack heal...

Evaluating language policy implementation in South African higher education - three decades of progress and challenges: A scoping review protocol.

BackgroundSouth Africa's higher education institutions (HEIs) continue to face challenges in implementing inclusive language policies that integrate indigenous African languages into academic settings, even three decades after apartheid. Hi...

Enhancing communication with bereaved relatives about emergency and critical care trials (ENHANCE): a mixed-methods study

Objectives Clinical research in emergency and critical care is vital, but recruitment and consent are complex. Research may be conducted without prior consent when patients are critically ill, and interventions are time critical. Some patie...

What types of tobacco control public service advertisements work for Chinese adolescents? A mixed-methods study

Introduction Adolescent tobacco use has become a serious global public health problem, and effective tobacco control public service advertisements (PSAs) are crucial for reducing adolescent smoking rates. The study aims to employ a mixedmet...

Efficiency management in catch handling onboard small boats – Standardisation of processes in Icelandic fisheries

Small boat fishers are often the lifeblood of remote coastal communities in Iceland, contributing to employment, jobs and economic prosperity. This study conducts exploratory but highly practical research into the productive efficiency of o...

From face-to-face to screen-to-screen: exploring the multifaceted dimensions of digital mental health care

BackgroundWith the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world witnessed an unprecedented surge in the adoption of digital platforms across various sectors, including mental health care. In countries such as Pakistan, where traditional face-t...

Recurring Construction Risk Categories in Makkah’s Complex Urban Environment: A Colaizzi-Informed Thematic Analysis of Project Managers’ Accounts

While identifying risks is the first step toward developing response plans, project managers often respond to risks spontaneously. This study aimed to identify recurring construction risk categories reported by project managers in Makkah, e...

The influence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on organisational culture: An empirical investigation

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is known to transform and create opportunities for the world of work. However, little is known about how the future workforce, such as university students, are being equipped and exposed to 4IR technol...

Health researchers' experience collaborating with patient partners: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Patient-oriented research (POR) and patient engagement (PE) have been increasingly adopted over recent decades, as they generate many positive academic and patient outcomes within various health research fields. While th...

Development and Validation of Adolescent Educational Package Based on the Lived Experiences of Hopeful Adolescent Girls Aged 15–18 Years

Background: Adolescence is one of the most vulnerable stages of development, and the level of hope is one of the protective and helpful factors during this period; the level of hope in adolescents, especially girls, is low, and since indige...

Dive Into the Past: Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Represented in Chinese Mobile Games

This study delves into the representation of intangible Chinese cultural heritage in Chinese mobile games. Nowadays, even with huge economic potential, Chinese mobile games are still faced with negative comments, especially from parents. To...

Social and Cultural Predicaments of Female-Headed Households Related to Charitable Institutions in Behbahan

Introduction The number of female-headed households has significantly increased worldwide. In Iran as well, these households now account for more than 14% of all families. Female heads of households are women who, due to reasons such as div...

Intervención de la familia al inicio del tratamiento, según la experiencia de jóvenes usuarios de drogas

Introduction: drug abuse has a wide impact in family, affecting the health of its members, the quality of their relations, and economic situation and social integration of the family as a whole. Several ways of coping have been identified, ...

Disentangling organizational agility from flexibility, adaptability, and versatility: a systematic review

Abstract Organizational agility is the ability of an organization to swiftly and efficiently respond to changes in the organization’s environment. However, the literature demonstrates the interchangeability of agility, flexibility, adaptabi...