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Cost of inaction: a framework to estimate the economic cost of missing a patient with tuberculosis in the Indian context

Salmaan Keshavjee, Meredith B Brooks, Tom Nicholson, Viswanath Pingali • BMJ Open (2023)

Objectives To estimate the economic impact of failure to find and treat tuberculosis disease and prevent tuberculosis infection from progressing to active disease.Design Estimating the economic cost of not finding and treating a patient suf...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070717

Predicting the distribution and habitat suitability of the smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) in lowland Nepal

Paras Mani Acharya, Panu Thainiramit, Kuaanan Techato, Suraj Baral et al. • Global Ecology and Conservation (2023)

Ever increasing anthropogenic pressures and natural threats to freshwater ecosystems are impacting global biodiversity. Otters are an indicator species that have an important role in maintaining the integrity and stability of wetland ecosys...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2023.e02578

Active Participation and Interaction, Key Performance Factors of Face-to-Face Learning

Miguel Marco-Fondevila, Mar Rueda-Tomás, María Pilar Latorre-Martínez • Education Sciences (2022)

During the last decade and, particularly, from the restrictions on mobility brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, online and digital teaching is positioning itself as an alternative to face-to-face teaching. As of today, however, the soundness ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/educsci12070429

Estimated pulse wave velocity and progression to advanced cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic syndrome: a population-based longitudinal study with supportive external cross-sectional evidence

Wenjiao Zhang, Wenjiao Zhang, Wenbo Yang, Wenbo Yang et al. • Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine (2026)

BackgroundCardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome captures the interconnected burden of metabolic risk factors, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. Evidence remains limited regarding simple and clinically accessible m...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2026.1875961

Optimizing runoff prediction in plains river network areas: a hybrid XAJ-BP modelling framework with basin structure division

Xu Cheng, Shiqiang Wu, Jiangyu Dai, Xiufeng Wu et al. • Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics (2026)

The plain water network area is characterized by its flat terrain and a dense crisscrossing of rivers. The runoff process in this region is significantly influenced by human activities, resulting in a complex relationship between water stor...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1080/19942060.2026.2749141

Integration of Hydrological Model and Time Series Model for Improving the Runoff Simulation: A Case Study on BTOP Model in Zhou River Basin, China

Qintai Xiao, Li Zhou, Xin Xiang, Lingxue Liu et al. • Applied Sciences (2022)

Improving the accuracy of runoff simulations is a significant focus of hydrological science for multiple purposes such as water resources management, flood and drought prediction, and water environment protection. However, the simulated run...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/app12146883

A robust and uncertainty-aware machine learning framework for PM2.5 prediction in a coastal urban Indian environment: implications for sustainable air quality management

Salvator Lawrence, Srimuruganandam Bhathmanabhan • Sustainable Environment Research (2026)

Abstract Accurate prediction of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) remains challenging because atmospheric processes are nonlinear, nonstationary, and influenced by temporal variability, measurement uncertainty, and episodic pollution events. ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s42834-026-00296-y

The Power of Environmental Observatories for Advancing Multidisciplinary Research, Outreach, and Decision Support: The Case of the Minnesota River Basin

K. B. Gran, C. Dolph, A. Baker, M. Bevis et al. • Water Resources Research (2019)

Abstract Observatory‐scale data collection efforts allow unprecedented opportunities for integrative, multidisciplinary investigations in large, complex watersheds, which can affect management decisions and policy. Through the National Scie...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1029/2018WR024211

In-Situ Monitoring and Prediction of Frost Growth on Plant Leaves Based on Dielectric Spectrum Analysis and an SWT-SSA-LSTM Model

Huan Song, Lijun Wang, Yuguo Gao, Shuman Guo et al. • AgriEngineering (2026)

Accurate and in-situ monitoring of frost growth on plant leaves is crucial for disaster prevention in smart agriculture. To address the limitations of traditional methods in quantification and continuity, this study proposes a novel monitor...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/agriengineering8020067

Air pollution mapping and variability over five European cities

Karine Sartelet, Jules Kerckhoffs, Eleni Athanasopoulou, Lya Lugon et al. • Environment International (2025)

Mapping urban pollution is essential for assessing population exposure and addressing associated health impacts. High urban concentrations are due to the proximity of sources such as traffic or residential heating, and to urban density with...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2025.109474

Study of a constrained finite element elbow prosthesis: the influence of the implant placement

Lorenzo Nalbone, Francesco Monac, Luca Nalbone, Tommaso Ingrassia et al. • Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (2023)

Abstract Background The functional results of total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) are controversial and the medium- to long-term revision rates are relatively high. The aim of the present study was to analyze the stresses of TEA in its classic c...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s10195-023-00690-x

Inconsistent Patterns of Soil Fauna Biodiversity and Soil Physicochemical Characteristic Along an Urbanization Gradient

Shiqin Yu, Shiqin Yu, Shiqin Yu, Zhifeng Wu et al. • Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution (2022)

Urbanization has induced substantial changes in soil physicochemical characteristic, which plays an important role in regulating soil fauna biodiversity in forests and grasslands. However, less is known about the urbanization effect on soil...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2021.824004

Effect of fire-source location on flame behavior and temperature distribution in subway carriages with multiple lateral openings

Xinyu Wang, Guoqing Zhu, Xuyao Qi, Guowei Zhang et al. • Case Studies in Thermal Engineering (2026)

Urban rail transit has been widely adopted to alleviate surface traffic congestion. However, subway fire safety remains a critical concern because of the confined carriage space, high occupant density, and complex ventilation conditions. Mo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2026.108501

Critical review of leachate pathways, groundwater contamination, and health risks in tropical urban aquifers

M. Bamini, R. K. Somashekar • Discover Environment (2026)

Abstract Rapid, under-serviced urbanization across the tropical belt has left many cities dependent on open dumps. These dumps and poorly engineered landfills often sit above shallow, heavily used aquifers. This review uses the Doddabidarak...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1007/s44274-026-01021-7

Intersecting inequalities in experiences of violence among Brazilian adults: a multilevel analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy (MAIHDA) of the 2019 National Health Survey

Wilson H. Hammett, James Macinko • International Journal for Equity in Health (2026)

Abstract Introduction Existing quantitative studies of violence victimization in Brazil often examine individual demographic and socioeconomic risk factors, limiting insight into how identities can intersect to co-produce vulnerability or r...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12939-026-02818-x

Information models for machine vision systems

A. L. Okhotnikov • Интеллектуальный транспорт (2026)

The article examines the information models used in machine vision systems. The content of machine vision systems is disclosed in terms of their belonging to the field of information technology. Two main subsystems are described. The main i...

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The influence of roadway characteristics and built environment on the extent of over-speeding: An exploration using mobile automated traffic camera data

Boniphace Kutela, Frank Ngeni, Cuthbert Ruseruka, Tumlumbe Juliana Chengula et al. • International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology (2025)

Over-speeding is a pivotal factor in fatal traffic crashes globally, necessitating robust speed management strategies to augment road safety. In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported over 12 000 speed-related fat...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijtst.2024.03.003