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Biophysical and textural attributes as selection indices for replacing the adopted cassava variety with the improved genotype to produce fufu

Wasiu Awoyale, Wasiu Awoyale, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Hakeem Oyedele et al. • Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (2023)

The use of the biophysical and textural qualities of fufu to choose the possible substitution of an adopted cassava variety (TMEB419-V1) with improved genotypes from the breeding program was assessed in this study. Standard methods were use...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2023.1272724

Optimization of lactic fermentation parameters of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) puree with Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus casei

S. Khalajian, N. Mooraki, M. Honarvar, A. Akhavan Sepahi • Applied Food Research (2026)

This research investigates the lactic fermentation process of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) puree with the aim of creating a functional probiotic product. The focus is on optimizing fermentation conditions to enhance health benefits, thereb...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.afres.2026.101754

Anti-inflammatory activity of two varieties of pumpkin seed oil in an adjuvant arthritis model in rats

S. Y. Al-Okbi, D. A. Mohamed, E. Kandil, M. A. Abo-Zeid et al. • Grasas y Aceites (2017)

The aim of the present research was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of pumpkin seed oils (PSOs) of an Egyptian and European variety, in a rat model of adjuvant arthritis. Edema thickness, plasma tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) an...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3989/gya.0796161

Natural Polyphenols for the Preservation of Meat and Dairy Products

Hammad Ullah, Yaseen Hussain, Cristina Santarcangelo, Alessandra Baldi et al. • Molecules (2022)

Food spoilage makes foods undesirable and unacceptable for human use. The preservation of food is essential for human survival, and different techniques were initially used to limit the growth of spoiling microbes, e.g., drying, heating, sa...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/molecules27061906

Sustainability-oriented leadership and organizational citizenship behavior for the environment: How green job demands and AI literacy shape the relationship

Nhung Thi Hoai Duong, Giang Thi Huong Vu, Vu Thi Hien, Truong Thuy Duong • Acta Psychologica (2026)

This study examines the relationship between sustainable leadership and organizational citizenship behavior for the environment among hotel employees in Vietnam. The proposed research model investigates the mediating roles of green absorpti...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.107558

The effects of adapted physical education sessions on the empathy of female students with overweight

Oumayma Slimi, Santo Marsigliante, Vito Ciardo, Mourad Bahloul et al. • Frontiers in Psychology (2023)

The global prevalence of childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity increases rapidly. Physical activity plays a major role in the prevention of obesity. The present study aimed to analyze the effect of adapted basketball sessions acco...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1170446

Agent-based multi-tier SLA negotiation for intercloud

Lin Li, Li Liu, Shalin Huang, Shibiao Lv et al. • Journal of Cloud Computing: Advances, Systems and Applications (2022)

Abstract The evolving intercloud enables idle resources to be traded among cloud providers to facilitate utilization optimization and to improve the cost-effectiveness of the service for cloud consumers. However, several challenges are rais...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13677-022-00286-6

Analysis of Long-Term Impact of Maintenance Policy on Maintenance Capacity Using a Time-Driven Activity-Based Life-Cycle Costing

Orlando Durán, Paulo Afonso, Vinicius Minatogawa • Mathematics (2020)

In capital-intensive industries, physical assets and maintenance activities play a relevant and strategic role in terms of providing operational continuity and business sustainability. As a result, maintenance support structures are highly ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/math8122208

Cooperation-Based Modeling of Sustainable Development: An Approach from Filippov’s Systems

Jorge A. Amador, Johan Manuel Redondo, Gerard Olivar‐Tost, Christian Erazo • Complexity (2021)

The concept of Sustainable Development has given rise to multiple interpretations. In this article, it is proposed that Sustainable Development should be interpreted as the capacity of territory, community, or landscape to conserve the noti...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2021/4249106

DAF-UNet: Deformable U-Net with Atrous-Convolution Feature Pyramid for Retinal Vessel Segmentation

Yongchao Duan, Rui Yang, Ming Zhao, Mingrui Qi et al. • Mathematics (2025)

Segmentation of retinal vessels from fundus images is critical for diagnosing diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. However, the inherent challenges posed by the complex geometries of vessels and the highly imbalanced distribution of ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/math13091454

Advanced Digital Health Technologies for COVID-19 and Future Emergencies

Benjamin K. Scott, Geoffrey T Miller, Stephanie Jo Fonda, Ronald E. Yeaw et al. • Telemedicine Journal and e-Health (2020)

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to a national health care emergency in the United States and exposed resource shortages, particularly of health care providers trained to provide critical or intensive care. This artic...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2020.0140

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Steven H. Woolf, Chris Henshall • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (2000)

The National Health Service (NHS) provides universal health coverage for all British citizens. Most services are free of charge, although modest copayments are sometimes applied. About 11% of the population also has private insurance. Gener...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462300101175

Sustainable COVID-19 Mitigation: Wuhan Lockdowns, Health Inequities, and Patient Evacuation

Lee Liu • International Journal of Health Policy and Management (2020)

The world is urgently looking for ways to flatten the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) curve, and many governments have resorted to implementing strict lockdowns, as researchers show the effectiveness of China’s approaches in containing ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.34172/ijhpm.2020.63

Hesperidin encapsulation in mung bean isolate protein-dextran conjugate-stabilized nanoemulsions: Preparation and characterization

Zixi Xue, Xianrong Xiang, Jiaying Tang, Wen Qin et al. • Grain & Oil Science and Technology (2025)

Encapsulation and protection of hesperidin (HES) in mung bean protein isolate (MPI)-dextran (DX) conjugate-stabilized nanoemulsions (MDC NEs) were investigated in this study. The degree of grafting of MDC prepared by a dry-heating method re...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.gaost.2025.07.001

Historical development of health technology assessment in Thailand

Yot Teerawattananon, Sripen Tantivess, Jomkwan Yothasamut, Pritaporn Kingkaew et al. • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care (2009)

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to review the development of health technology assessment (HTA), including the socioeconomic context, outputs, and policy utilization in the Thai setting. METHODS: This study was conducted through extensive docum...

OPENALEX Open Access DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462309090709