Semi-structured Interview Form Research Articles

A Qualitative Research on Being an Author, Reviewer and Editor in the Scholarly Publication Process

This study aims to reveal the essence a group of health sciences academics’ experience in producing scholarly publications.
 In this study conducted with the qualitative phenomenological approach, a set of predetermined criteria were used to select the participants for inclusion in the study group. Thus, the criterion-based sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used in this study. A semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers was used as a data collection tool. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with the participants. Upon observing data saturation, the data collection process was ended. 12 academics were included in this study. After the interview records were transcribed by the researchers, they were all transferred to the MAXQDA 2022 program, through which coding and thematic analyses were performed.
 Regarding the scholarly publication process, the themes titled as "authoring", "peer reviewing", "editing",n"publication ethics", "dissatisfaction," and "suggestions" emerged in the analysis of the data. 
 The results obtained in this research render academics’ experiences in the publication processes visible. Thus, it enables publication integrity assessment by focusing on the three important agents of the scholarly publication process: the author, reviewer, and the editor. 
 Reviewing the related literature revealed very few studies on publication processes of health sciences academics’. Discussing and revealing the experiences of academics related to the publication process is necessary to increase the transparency and quality of this process. Thus, this study can serve as a guide for future studies.

Freshman Nursing Students' Perception of Their Profession: A Study of Metaphor

Objective: Metaphorical analysis is important in terms of evaluating the nursing profession from the perspective of nurses and understanding the profession. The study was conducted to analyze the perceptions of freshman nursing students about their profession through metaphors.
 Methods: This study was carried out in a qualitative design. The study was carried out with 94 students. The data that did not include any metaphor sources were eliminated and the study was concluded with the data from 61 students. The data were collected through the Personal Information Form and the semi-structured interview form with a metaphor question. The data were analyzed using metaphor analysis.
 Results: The findings revealed that the freshman nursing students identified 40 metaphors for their profession. The three most common metaphors were mother (n= 8), angel (n= 4), and column (n= 4).
 Conclusions: Metaphors are important in discovering nursing students' insights into their profession. The findings indicate that the majority of the students have a positive perception and perspective on their profession.

The Views of Students Regarding the Use of Virtual Reality Applications in Elementary Science Classes

Recently, Virtual reality (VR) technologies have started to be used increasingly in the field of education, as in many other fields. With the widespread use of virtual reality applications, there is a need to investigate the effects of virtual reality applications in the field of education. The results obtained from these researches can contribute to the creation of effective and efficient virtual reality-supported learning environments. VR applications, one of the technology-supported learning environments, come to the forefront to help students learn concepts more easily and permanently. Since VR is very new and not a common practice in classrooms yet, it is necessary and important to investigate how VR can be used in science lessons and students’ views on these practices. The main goals of this study were to develop the Virtual Reality Solar System Model (VRSSM) for the unit “Sun System and Eclipses” for the 6th grade students and to find out what the students think about using virtual reality applications in science classes. This is a qualitative study and 16 students participated in this study and used the VRSSM. The semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. The data was analyzed using content and descriptive analysis. The results of this research revealed that the students want VR to be used not only in science lessons but also in other lessons, they think that the knowledge they have gained is permanent and that they believe that this application can increase their science achievement. Additionally, students think that the application increases their interest in science lessons and affects their learning positively.

INVESTIGATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF ‘INSPIRING FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER’

The purpose of this study is to examine high school students' perceptions of the concept of inspiring foreign language teacher. Fifty-eight students studying at two different high schools within the Ministry of National Education in Nevşehir province participated in the study, which was designed with the phenomenological approach, one of the qualitative research methods. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview form and subjected to content analysis. In the coding done separately by the researchers, the agreement rate among the coders was calculated as 0.94. Research findings show that students mostly consider the concept of inspiring teacher in terms of teacher-student relations, followed by personal attributes, professional competencies and attitude towards the profession. Foreign language teachers, whom the participants consider inspiring, come to the fore firstly in terms of their professional competencies, then their personal attributes, teacher-student relations and attitudes towards the profession. The participants also stated that the foreign language teachers they consider inspiring had some impact on their language learning, personal and educational lives. The research findings were discussed in relation to the literature and suggestions were made to teacher educators, curriculum developers and researchers working on the subject.

Climate Change Awareness in Pregnant Women: A Qualitative Study

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the awareness of climate change in pregnant women. Methods: In this study, a qualitative research approach was adopted. A phenomenological research design was used to conduct the study. The research was carried out with pregnant women who applied to the pregnant outpatient clinic of Aydın Adnan Menderes University Hospital between 01.09.2022 and 15.09.2022. With qualitative research, a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers was used to determine the climate change awareness among pregnant women. A total of 12 pregnant women were interviewed by audio recording. Interviews were analyzed using the MAXQDA 2022 program. The thematic analysis of the interviews identified 6 main themes. While analyzing the data, descriptive analysis technique was used. This study was based on COREQ guidelines for reporting qualitative research. Results: It has been seen that most of pregnant women follow the news and developments about climate change occasionally. Pregnant women, who stated that the causes related to climate change are generally caused by humans, expressed the necessity of educating people and raising their awareness in taking precautions against climate change. It was found that the knowledge of pregnant women about the impact of climate change, which negatively affects health in many ways, on maternal and child health during pregnancy was incomplete and insufficient. Discussion: It was determined that the awareness of pregnant women about climate change was formed but was not sufficient. It is thought that the study will support the literature in raising awareness about climate change.

Adults’ experiences of moral regret

Individuals may need to reflect on their past decisions and this process can often be accompanied by feelings of regret. Recognizing and acknowledging these emotions can facilitate personal growth and inform future decision-making. This study aims to explore adults’ experiences of moral regret. Phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research approaches, was used in the study. The study involved 15 adult individuals selected through snowball sampling. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher and analyzed through thematic analysis using Maxqda 2020. As a result of the analysis, the themes of remorse, nostalgia, and grief emerged. The research findings indicate that adults experience spiritual regrets intensely. The research reveals that adults see spiritual regrets as a learning tool. Based on the results of the research, suggestions for researchers and practitioners were made. Keywords: grief; Moral; nostalgia; regret; remorse.

The effects of realistic mathematics education on students' achievement and attitudes towards mathematics on integer operations

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) on 7th grade students' achievement on integer operations and their attitudes towards mathematics and to determine students' views about the RME approach. The research was carried out with the participation of 11 students. Exploratory sequential mixed design was used. In the quantitative part of the research, one group pre-test-post-test design as one of the weak experimental designs was used. On the other hand, case study was used in the qualitative part. In the research, the achievement test consisting of 10 open-ended questions prepared by the researcher and the mathematics attitude scale developed by the Department of Education Research and Development (EARGED) were used as quantitative data sources. On the other hand, semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher and student diaries were collected as qualitative data sources. Also, they were asked to write a diary in which they expressed their opinions about the activities in each week, and interviews were held within 3 weeks after the application had been completed. As a result of the research, it was observed that Realistic Mathematics Education increased the students' achievement and positively affected their attitudes towards mathematics.

Investigation of Turkish Sign Language Instructor and Interpreter Education Programmes

ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate Sign Language Instructor and Interpreter Education Programmes, based on the use of sign language, in academic and vocational education and training processes. A qualitative research method was used in this study. A semi-structured interview form was prepared and experts’ opinions were canvassed. Twenty participants who had completed the 200-hour training programme organised in Izmir Province by the Ministry of Education, in the Directorate General of Lifelong Learning in 2019 were interviewed face to face. The data were analysed using the NVivo program and obtained under five main themes: professional competence and employment, educational process, assessment, hearing impairment and sign language, interdisciplinary studies and family education.

Examining 5th Grade Students' Learning on Surface Area Calculations with Realistic Mathematics Education Approach

The fact that the mathematics course is abstract, that it is not possible to associate it with daily life, and that it is impossible to concretize abstract expressions causes a prejudice against the this course and leads to a decrease in the academic achievements of students. It is seen that throughout history, various studies have been carried out taking this situation into consideration. A group of these studies is on realistic mathematics education. Realistic mathematics education is an approach that aims to concretize the abstract concepts of mathematics by relating them to real-life situations. The purpose is to make mathematics more understandable by concretizing it. In the study, the subject of calculating the surface area of prisms with the use of realistic mathematics education was taught, and the purpose of the study was to examine the effects of this application. The study group consisted of 20 5th grade students. While determining this group, maximum variety sampling strategy was preferred. In the study, action research, one of the qualitative research methods, was used, and the data were interpreted with the help of descriptive analysis and content analysis. The data collection tools in the study included semi-structured interview forms, video recordings, photos and activity sheets prepared by the students under the guidance of the researcher in accordance with the realistic mathematics education approach. When the findings were examined, it was seen that the students showed a positive development in the meaning and visualization processes; that they could reach mathematical inferences on their own; that they enjoyed the mathematics lesson; and that the realistic mathematics education approach gave positive results on learning. Based on these results, it was suggested that not only the application of the realistic mathematics education approach for different acquisitions but also the inclusion of these activities in the textbooks in accordance with the curriculum will result in improvements in favor of learning.

The Wellbeing of Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Era in Public Primary Health Facilities in Johannesburg, South Africa.

As the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) continued to provide uninterrupted health care service delivery; therefore, this disproportionately affected their wellbeing. Our study explored the wellbeing of HCWs during the COVID-19 era in public health facilities in the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng province, South Africa. A qualitative study was conducted among twenty (20) HCWs through face-to-face in-depth interviews (IDIs) in the form of semi-structured interviews, audiotapes, and transcribed verbatim, and thematically analyzed with NVivo version 10. The findings showed that over half of HCWs (aged between 27 and 60 years) tested positive for COVID-19. Also, one third of HCWs' family members tested positive while some died due to COVID-19 infection. Informed by the workers' wellbeing framework, four themes emerged with fourteen sub-themes. Firstly, unsafe work environment was characterized by human resource related challenges such as increased workload; staff shortage; insufficient resources, e.g., personal protective equipment (PPE); poor policies in terms of compensation/allowance for being infected with COVID-19; poor health services; and death of colleagues. Secondly, poor health outcomes were described as strained emotional (psychosocial distress) and physical (respiratory related conditions) wellbeing. Thirdly, home and community environments were negatively impacted by interrupted relationships with family and friends, and experiences of deaths of loved ones. Finally, HCWs engaged personal wellbeing strategies through self-motivation; staying positive; family support; and participating in resilience-promoting extra mural activities to cope during the pandemic. In conclusion, the wellbeing of HCWs was aggravated during the COVID-19 era and led to low morale and compromised healthcare quality. This study advocates for promotion of greater resilience, and psychological and physical safety of HCWs through evidence-based, multilevel-multicomponent interventions at the workplace, home, and community environments in addition to strengthening public health policies and response to future pandemics.

Examining the Impact of Dramatization Simulation on Nursing Students’ Ethical Attitudes: A Mixed-Method Study

This research investigated how dramatization simulation affected nursing students' ethical attitudes. Most nurses and nursing students encounter ethical issues in their healthcare practices. Students who receive an education in ethics are better equipped to solve ethical problems, develop ethical sensitivity, and adopt an ethical attitude. Dramatization simulation, which has recently been applied in nursing education, is said to be an effective teaching method. A mixed-method approach was employed in the research. The sample consisted of 60 students enrolled in the final year of the Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at a State university. Students were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. In the experimental group, the dramatization simulation method was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the training method. The data were collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, Ethical Principles Attitude Scale, and Semi-Structured Focus Group Interview Form. SPSS 22 software was used to analyze the quantitative data, and Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis and MAXQDA 2020 software were used to analyze the qualitative data. The post-test total score of the group ethical attitude scale for the students in the experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.05). Additionally, the students in the experimental group's post-test Ethical Attitude Scale total score outperformed those in the control group statistically significantly (p < 0.05). The following themes were found: (1) perspectives on dramatization simulation and (2) perspectives on ethical attitude. To help nursing students develop ethical attitudes, we recommend using dramatization simulation as a teaching method. In addition, we recommend that this study be conducted in larger sample groups and on different topics. The recommendations were explored in more detail in the article.

Earthquake Experiences of Nursing Students Residing in Earthquake Zone, the Disaster of the Century: A Qualitative Study.

This study was carried out to examine the experiences of nursing department students regarding earthquakes with a phenomenological approach. The type of research is phenomenological research, one of the qualitative research methods. The research was carried out with 22 nursing students who experienced the earthquake in the Turkey earthquake on February 6, 2023. The data were collected using the "Semi-Structured Interview Form". In this study, "earthquake experience" was discussed as a phenomenon, and the data obtained from the phenomenon after content analysis were evaluated in five themes as follows: Experiences during the earthquake, experiences after the earthquake, search-rescue operations, social support and daily life after the earthquake. It was seen that they acted with the instinct of protection during the earthquake and then tried to shelter and communicate. The study reveal that the disaster preparedness and competencies of nursing students should be increased.

Türk Yükseköğretiminde Coğrafya Eğitiminin Öğretim Üyesi Görüşlerine Göre Akademik Durumunun İncelenmesi

The aim of this study is to determine the views of faculty members who have studies in the field of geography education on research orientations in the field. Criterion sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used to determine the sample of this research, which was carried out in the case study design within the qualitative research tradition. Accordingly, 33 faculty members who completed their doctorate in the field of geography or geography education and have studies on geography education constituted the participants of the study. A semi-structured interview form was used to determine the faculty members' views on research orientations in the field. Content analysis was used to analyze the data obtained. According to the findings of the study, 96 code expressions were generated from the opinions of the faculty members about the orientations in the field of geography education. These codes were then organized around three main themes: orientations, problems and expectations. The main theme of orientations consisted of the sub-themes of study topics, reasons for topic preferences, research orientations and influential events and phenomena; the main theme of problems consisted of the sub-themes of problems, rich literature and limited literature; and the main theme of expectations consisted of the sub-themes of future of the field and researcher profile.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT OF FOOTBALLERS: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH

The aim of this research is to investigate the factors determining the organizational commitment of footballers towards the clubs they belong to. ”Phenomenology design”, one of the qualitative research methods, was used , in the research. Research population consists of 15 footballers selected out of the players in football clubs which compete in all league levels in Trabzon city of Turkey. Data collected from the footballers via semi-structured interview form have been examined via content analysis. Findings of the research implicate that for both the amateur and professional footballers, determinant factors on organizational commitment are age, family structure, training status (amateur/professional), league position of their club, incomes received from and outside of the club (material benefits), order of payments, experience and technical-tactical expertise of coaches, club directors, marital status, offered benefits by the club facilities, supporter phenomenon, extra-club social activities, moral value of their club on footballers, feelings of loyalty and affection of footballers towards their club, seeing their club as a step for transfer, feelings of cooperation, unity and interaction bond among footballer-coach-director, contract term and the city where the club is located in.

Assessing the effectiveness and student perceptions of synchronous online flipped learning supported by a metaverse-based platform in medical English education: A mixed-methods study

Understanding the potential transformation brought about by integrating the flipped classroom methodology with rich and dynamic learning platforms like the Metaverse, in terms of usability, students’ academic performance, and intrinsic motivation, holds critical importance for adopting innovative strategies in the field of education. This study describes an attempt to integrate flipped learning method into a medical English course by using an active learning strategy supported by a Metaverse-based environment. Therefore, the present study aims to compare the synchronous online flipped medical English classroom supported by a Metaverse-based platform and the conventional medical English classroom supported by the synchronous distance education and to examine the effectiveness of Metaverse-powered synchronous online flipped learning on medical students’ academic achievement. For this purpose, a mixed method was used to conduct the study. A quasi-experimental design was adopted for the quantitative dimension of the research. The students in the experimental group engaged in the activities with the help of the Spatial AR environment, a Metaverse platform enhanced with three-dimensional (3D) objects and allowing peer interaction, In the qualitative aspect of the study, the data were collected through a focus group interview, in which a semi-structured interview form was used. The participants of the study consisted of 100 first-year medical students at a state university in Türkiye. The results revealed that the experimental group students outperformed the control group students regarding academic achievement. In addition, the mean score of male students was higher than that of female students in the experimental group. As a result of the qualitative data analysis, eight themes emerged from the created codes. Students stated that learning medical English through the flipped classroom supported by Metaverse-based technology was enjoyable and that it increased their interest. Regarding learning outcomes, the most prominent benefits were permanent learning, comprehending the subject easily, deep learning, and embodying abstract concepts. Concerning language skills, students expressed that synchronous online flipped learning assisted by Metaverse-based technology helped develop their reading and listening skills as well as to learn new vocabulary. On the other hand, some students reported negative thoughts about the Metaverse platform due to technical problems and about flipped classroom activities because they found some of them time-consuming. The present study suggested that synchronous online flipped medical teaching model assisted by the Metaverse could positively affect the academic achievement of students. However, it is recommended to investigate the most effective practices that will meet the needs of students in different contexts.

Doğum Sonu Dönemdeki Kadınların Anne Olmak Kavramına İlişkin Algıları: Metaforik Bir Çalışma

Objective: The aim of this research is to discover postnatal women's conceptions of 'becoming a mother' using metaphors. Methods: The study was conducted using the phenomenological design, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The study's data were collected between 31 March 2023 and 29 June 2023 by utilizing a personal information form as well as a semi-structured interview form with 88 women living in Konya province, between 4-12 months postpartum, who voluntarily participated in the study. Each participant was asked to complete the sentence's blanks 'Being a mum.........because it's similar'. The data were analysed using qualitative (content analysis) and quantitative research methods. Ethics committee permission was obtained to conduct the research. Results: When the participants' sociodemographic data were investigated, it was discovered that the average age was 28.28±4.93, 40.9% were university graduates or above, 75% lived in the provincial centre, 71.6% has a medium income, and 60.2% had a cesarean section. The participants were found to have produced 65 analogies pertaining to the idea of "motherhood." 86.15% of the metaphors associated with the idea of motherhood were found to be conceptualized as opinions. Conclusions: It shows that women in the postpartum period perceive the role of motherhood as a social and individual role positively. It is suggestion that nurses and midwives should support and contribute to the development of women's maternal role.

The Challenges of Tourism Sector Employees in Türkiye: Aegean Region Example

The aim of this study is to reveal the challenges experienced by employees in the tourism sector in Türkiye and to privede suggestions for the remediation of issus.The method of the research is a qualitative research method. Research sample includes 21 tourism employees in the Aegean Region, which is one of the important regions of the tourism sector for Türkiye. A semi-structured interview form has been used for the research. The form contains 6 open-ended questions and 5 demographic variables. Content analysis has been used in the research. According to the results, the most important challenges of employees have become evident as low wage level, long working hours, lack of social-cultural activities, lack of motivation, and insufficient accommodation opportunities in Türkiye. An important point that draws attention here is that the challenges expressed by employees indicate the dimensions of job satisfaction. At this point, it can be said that tourismsector employees have no/insufficient job satisfaction. In this respect, it may be recommended to measure the job satisfaction of tourism sector employees in future research. In order to eliminate or alleviate these challenges, wage policies can be reconsidered and wage increases can be achieved, wage policies specific to the tourism sector can be developed. Regarding the regulation of long working hours, the 4-day working week model is currently implemented in various countries of the world (such as England and Germany). Pilot applications can be made for tourism workers. In addition, social-cultural activities can be organized for employees at regular intervals. Lodgings and houses close to workplaces can be provided by employers to improve accommodation opportunities for their employees. Thus, improving the problems of employees in the tourism sector, which is an important source of income for Türkiye, will increase both the quality of life and job satisfaction of employees.

Do Nurses Follow The “Right Response”? Mixed Methods Research

Aim: Drug administration and management is an important procedure among clinical nursing practices and is one of the significant indicators affecting patient safety and quality of care. It was aimed to determine the nurses' monitoring of drug effects after drug treatment.&#x0D; Methods: In the study, sequential explanatory design from exploratory and mixed research methods was used. Quantitative data were collected using a data collection form and qualitative data were collected through in-depth and individual interviews using a semi-structured interview form. The interviews were recorded with a voice recorder.&#x0D; Results: It was determined that the average age, working years, weekly working hours, and daily number of patients cared for by the nurses were respectively 30.46±6.96, 7.1±6.31, 44.92±5.71, 15.42±11.89 years. It was found that 54.2% of the nurses checked the drug package insert before administering the medication, 74.5% of the nurses always considered the history of drug and food allergy to be of vital importance before drug administration, and 97.9% of the nurses reported unexpected side/toxic effects. As a result of in-depth interviews with the nurses participating in the study, three themes were identified: the approach of right drug administration principles, the approach of following the right response, and the follow-up status of nurses after drug administration.&#x0D; Conclusion: In the study, it was determined that nurses lacked knowledge about the right to correct medication, and could not implement the right to correct response due to high workload, low number of nurses and lack of time. It was observed that nurses gave the responsibility of correct response follow-up to the patient or the patient's relatives. By evaluating the reasons for not implementing the right to correct response, it is recommended that the number of nurses should be increased, the workload should be regulated, and nurses should receive training on correct drug administration and especially on the importance of correct response. It is also recommended that nurses receive training and counseling on their duties, authorities and responsibilities.

Being a child of a parent with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder: A qualitative study

Children of people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder encounter great difficulties in coping with the symptoms of the disorders. The study was conducted to determine the feelings, opinions, life experiences, and needs of the children of parents with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. This is a descriptive study conducted using the in-depth interview design, a qualitative method. The sample consisted of 19 children who agreed to participate in the study with parental consent. Data were collected using a personal information form and a semi-structured qualitative interview form. The data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. As a result of the thematic analysis, five main themes were obtained: Parents from children's eyes, living with parents, social pressure, coping strategies, this life with one word. The study concluded that children of parents followed up for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder struggle with many individual and social difficulties. These children have feelings of fear, embarrassment, or anger with this life experience; encounter social exclusion; and are overwhelmed with heavy responsibilities at an early age. Their coping strategies can be maladaptive, such as smoking or alcohol consumption, thinking of eloping, becoming introverted, and so on.

Investigation of the Earthquake Content in Social Studies Coursebooks within the Scope of Middle School Students' Views

Earthquake is one of the issues of social studies education within the scope of being a phenomenon affecting social life. As a matter of fact, social studies is a course that deals with all the elements related to social life. Earthquake, which is an issue of social studies, should then be taught comprehensively due to its impact on individual and social life. For this very reason, the content related to earthquake in social studies coursebooks should be both adequate and appropriate for the particular levels. The aim of this study was to examine the content on earthquake in social studies coursebooks within the scope of the views of middle school students. The views of the students in 11 provinces affected by the earthquakes that took place in Kahramanmaraş province of Türkiye on February 6, 2023 were consulted. A basic qualitative design was used in the study. Maximum diversity and criterion sampling techniques were used to determine the participant group. A semi-structured interview form was resorted to with a view to collecting the data. Content analysis was utilized to analyze the data. In the study, it was determined that the students perceive earthquake as a disruptive phenomenon, that the students thought social studies course had an important role in teaching the concept of earthquake, that the students found social studies coursebooks insufficient on the elaboration of earthquake topic and thought that the books should be redesigned accordingly. Depending on the results, recommendations for researchers and education planners were made.