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A general theory of glacier surges

D. I. Benn, A. C. Fowler, I. Hewitt, H. Sevestre • Journal of Glaciology (2019)

We present the first general theory of glacier surging that includes both temperate and polythermal glacier surges, based on coupled mass and enthalpy budgets. Enthalpy (in the form of thermal energy and water) is gained at the glacier bed ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1017/jog.2019.62

Psychometric facets of Antifragility: Tolerance of Ambiguity, Hardiness, and Growth

Ol'ga S. Vindeker, Marina V. Klimenskikh • Российский психологический журнал (2016)

This paper considers the issues, which are concerned with a new concept of antifragility. Quite recently, considerable attention has been paid to the concept of antifragility. Antifragility gains a special importance in studying psychologic...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.21702/rpj.2016.3.7

Plasmodium vivax Transmission in Africa.

Rosalind E Howes, Robert C Reiner, Katherine E Battle, Joshua Longbottom et al. • PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (2015)

Malaria in sub-Saharan Africa has historically been almost exclusively attributed to Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). Current diagnostic and surveillance systems in much of sub-Saharan Africa are not designed to identify or report non-Pf human m...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004222

Early Stage Risk Identification and Governance of Major Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Double-Case Study Based on the Chinese Context

Li X, Jiang H, Liang X • Risk Management and Healthcare Policy (2023)

Xuefeng Li,1,2 Hui Jiang,1 Xiaoyu Liang1 1School of Engineering Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Scien...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ)

Synthetic biology open language (SBOL) version 3.1.0

Buecherl Lukas, Mitchell Thomas, Scott-Brown James, Vaidyanathan Prashant et al. • Journal of Integrative Bioinformatics (2023)

Synthetic biology builds upon genetics, molecular biology, and metabolic engineering by applying engineering principles to the design of biological systems. When designing a synthetic system, synthetic biologists need to exchange informatio...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1515/jib-2022-0058

Four-dimensional reconfigurable vascular tunneling machine of spatially programmed liquid crystal elastomers

Yi Li, Yuan Gao, Yifei Li, Naiyu Guan et al. • Nature Communications (2026)

Abstract Thrombosis in tortuous vessels causes blockages and pathological conditions. Current thrombolytics are inefficient, and mechanical thrombectomies lack adaptability, hindering thrombus clearance in complex geometries. Here, we propo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-73495-1

Real-Time Power Electronics Laboratory to Strengthen Distance Learning Engineering Education on Smart Grids and Microgrids

Juan Roberto López Gutiérrez, Pedro Ponce, Arturo Molina • Future Internet (2021)

In the science and engineering fields of study, a hands-on learning experience is as crucial a part of the learning process for the student as the theoretical aspect of a given subject. With the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, educational instit...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/fi13090237

Video-based communication assessment for weight management counseling training in medical residents: a mixed methods study

Jamie M. Faro, Angelo D’Addario, Ann M. King, Kathleen M. Mazor et al. • BMC Medical Education (2022)

Abstract Background Physician delivered weight management counseling (WMC) occurs infrequently and physicians report lack of training and poor self-efficacy. The purpose of this study was to develop and test the Video-based Communication As...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03984-6

Lessons Learned From a Sequential Mixed-Mode Survey Design to Recruit and Collect Data From Case-Control Study Participants: Formative Evaluation

Amanda D Tran, Alice E White, Michelle R Torok, Rachel H Jervis et al. • JMIR Formative Research (2024)

BackgroundSequential mixed-mode surveys using both web-based surveys and telephone interviews are increasingly being used in observational studies and have been shown to have many benefits; however, the application of this survey design has...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/56218

Independent association of general and central adiposity with risk of gallstone disease: observational and genetic analyses

Min Zhang, Ye Bai, Yutong Wang, Huijie Cui et al. • Frontiers in Endocrinology (2024)

BackgroundGeneral obesity is a well-established risk factor for gallstone disease (GSD), but whether central obesity contributes additional independent risk remains controversial. We aimed to comprehensively clarify the effect of body fat d...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1367229

The New Statistics

Geoff Cumming • Psychological Science (2013)

We need to make substantial changes to how we conduct research. First, in response to heightened concern that our published research literature is incomplete and untrustworthy, we need new requirements to ensure research integrity. These in...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797613504966

Symptom clusters and core symptoms of Chinese patients with lung cancer: a cross-sectional study

Yunhuan Li, Xiaolin Hu • The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific (2025)

Background: Chinese lung cancer patients experience various cancer-related symptoms during the course of disease, which usually occur as symptom clusters, leading to heavy symptom burden and low quality of life. Identifying symptom cluster ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2024.101358

Effect of stress ball use before cholecystectomy surgery on surgical fear, anxiety and comfort of patients: a randomized controlled trial

Hatice Merve Alptekin, Seval Ulubay, Seda Cansu Yeniğün Akbulut • BMC Nursing (2025)

Abstract Background Thinking about surgery generally causes fear and anxiety among patients. These negative feelings may affect the healing process. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a stress ball on surgical fear, anxiety and ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12912-025-04057-x

Variation Characteristics of Annual Baseflow at Different Frequencies in Upper Yangtze River Using a Digital Filtering Method

SUN Zhi-wei, LIANG Yue, HU Xiao-qin, ZHANG Jun • 长江科学院院报 (2026)

[Objective] Addressing critical gaps in understanding the Upper Yangtze River Basin (UYRB) baseflow dynamics is essential for regional water security and ecological sustainability. This study presents the first comprehensive multi-station a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.11988/ckyyb.20250739

Event-Based Moving Target Defense in Cloud Computing With VM Migration: A Performance Modeling Approach

Lucas Santos, Carlos Brito, Iure Fe, Juliana Carvalho et al. • IEEE Access (2024)

The domain of information security is undergoing significant evolution to address the increasingly complex challenges aimed at bolstering system resilience against attacks. The Moving Target Defense (MTD) methodology, which entails altering...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3393998

Cybersecurity

Cláudia Canongia, Raphael Mandarino • IGI Global eBooks (2013)

This chapter introduces the theme of cybersecurity, its importance in the actual scenario, and the challenges of the new Information Society, whose critical development factors are the technological revolution and innovation. The revolution...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4707-7.ch003