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Addressing Stakeholder Concerns Regarding the Effective Use of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics

Carly A. Fletcher, Karolina Niemenoja, Rhiannon Hunt, Jill Adams et al. • Resources (2021)

Bio-based and biodegradable materials have the potential to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics across a range of products and contribute to a more circular economy. However, the uptake of these materials will not succeed unless co...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/resources10100095

The Concept and Model of Learning Society in Iran

Sedighe Karimi, Ahmad-Reza Nasr Esfahani, Live and Learn, Mostafa Sharif • جامعه شناسی کاربردی (2013)

Introduction The growth of science and technology tend to convert society to a learning society and enjoy its profits and also cope with its challenges (Edwards, 2002; Jarvis, 2008; Unesco, 2005). In response to questions such as "what is a...

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Assessing the preparedness of Nigeria’s diagnostic and laboratory infrastructure for Mpox surveillance and response

Amaka Perpetual Muoneke, Victor Godwin Essien, Tolulope Joseph Ogunniyi, Fortune Benjamin Effiong • Discover Public Health (2025)

Abstract Nigeria has recorded recurrent Mpox outbreaks since the 1970s, with the most recent resurgence underscoring weaknesses in the country’s diagnostic and laboratory infrastructure. Despite improvements in molecular diagnostics, such a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12982-025-00877-z

Cost Optimisation of Supply Chains in the Food Industry: Cost Function Modelling

Ion Popa, Sorina-Geanina Stănescu, Anișoara Duică, Elisabeta Ilona Molnar et al. • Amfiteatru Economic (2025)

The food industry faces complex challenges in managing supply chains, significantly affecting operational performance and costs. This paper explores the critical factors influencing the efficiency of food supply chains, such as product pe...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.24818/EA/2025/69/293

Human capital and the informal economy as asymmetric drivers of the ecological footprint in Bangladesh

Md. Golam Kibria, Mahinur Begum Mimi, Ismay Jahan, Jeremy Ko et al. • Discover Sustainability (2026)

Abstract This article assesses the impact of the shadow economy on Bangladesh’s ecological footprint and how this association is influenced by the country’s level of human capital. Using annual data from 1994 to 2020, it employs both the Li...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1007/s43621-026-03721-9

Carbon neutralization frontier tracking

Xiaoliang Shi, Jiayin Xin, Aruna Aria, Ji Lu et al. • Frontiers in Environmental Science (2024)

This systematic study on the international research trends in carbon neutrality underscores its critical role in combating global warming and advancing sustainable development. By leveraging the “Web of Science Core Collection” databases an...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1388746

Digital Marketing Strategies and Guest Booking Behavior in Hospitality: A Narrative Literature Review in the Philippines

Nicole Marion Polines, Nora Mendoza, Jordan Ortaleza, Rey Eliseo Regidor • JPAIR (2026)

The hospitality industry has been reshaped by digital transformation, with hotels and resorts increasingly relying on online platforms to attract and convert guests. This narrative literature review synthesizes studies published between 201...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.7719/jpair.v65i1.1017

Podcasting: An innovative tool for enhanced osteoarthritis education and research dissemination

Ali Mobasheri, Kerry E. Costello • Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open (2021)

Podcasts are portable digital audio files that have become a powerful medium in higher education and an indispensable tool in continuing medical education. This article reviews the best sources for educational podcasts on osteoarthritis (OA...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2020.100130

How to promote repurchase intention toward Covid-19 antigen test kits: Evidence from Thai consumers

Long Kim, Thanapa Chouykaew, Siwarit Pongsakornrungsilp, Teerasak Jindabot et al. • Innovative Marketing (2023)

Promoting repurchase intention to existing consumers is a crucial advantage that helps businesses manage sufficient supply for their customers and ensure their business sustainability. Business managers must understand factors that can sign...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.21511/im.19(1).2023.16

Clustering TV Viewing Behavior for Digital Twin Construction Using Television Viewing History Data

Daiki Mayumi, Hiroki Matsuda, Tetsuya Yokota, Taichi Sakakibara et al. • IEEE Access (2025)

This study presents the construction of the first digital twin utilizing non-identifiable television viewing history data. As the media landscape continues to evolve, understanding viewer behavior has become increasingly crucial. By simulat...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3630660

Entrepreneurial development initiatives on business sustainability in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South West Nigeria

Opeyemi Jumoke Zubair, Ayotunde Isaac Bankefa, Bayo Abraham Ogunyanju • Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (2026)

The study addresses the ongoing sustainability issues faced by agricultural SMEs in Southwest Nigeria, despite many entrepreneurial development initiatives focused on innovation, technology adoption, and governmental assistance. This study ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.47540/ijias.v6i2.2781

Social, Personal, and Innovative Competencies Effect of Service-Learning in Physical Education Teacher Education: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

Carlos Capella-Peris, Manuel Martí-Puig, Celina Salvador-García, María Maravé-Vivas • Frontiers in Education (2021)

The purpose of this study was to compare the development of social entrepreneurship competency in physical education teacher education students (n = 89), through two modalities of intervention from the same service-learning program. The stu...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/feduc.2021.757483

Symptoms of common mental disorders and suicidality among female survivors of war related sexual and gender based violence in one stop centers of the Amhara region, Ethiopia: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Tsion Michael, Solomon Moges Demeke • Frontiers in Psychiatry (2025)

IntroductionCommon mental disorders (CMDs) and suicidality are two of the most common psychological and mental health issues associated with acute and chronic sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Thus, the purpose of this study was to d...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1456909

Necessity of Integrating Disaster Risk Management into Health Policy Documents: A Strategic Perspective

Ameneh Marzban, Mehdi Heidari • Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Shahīd Ṣadūqī Yazd (2026)

Introduction: Health systems worldwide are confronting new and increasingly complex challenges that undermine the effectiveness of traditional crisis‑management models. The issue of “the necessity of integrating disaster risk management int...

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Demographic characteristics and ocular needs of children attending child eye clinics in Cross River State, Nigeria: a retrospective analysis of clinical records

Nathan Congdon, Ciaran O'Neill, Lynne Lohfeld, Ving Fai Chan et al. • BMJ Open (2022)

Objectives To describe the demographic characteristics and ocular needs of children attending four child eye clinics in Cross River State, Nigeria, to inform the development of a sustainable spectacle cross-subsidisation scheme.Design Retro...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060379

Meeting unmet needs following minor stroke: the SUN randomised controlled trial protocol

Emma Finch, Michele Foster, Tegan Cruwys, Jennifer Fleming et al. • BMC Health Services Research (2019)

Abstract Background Whilst there are comprehensive guidelines for the rehabilitation of people with severe impairments from stroke, there has been less attention on the health and rehabilitation needs of people with minor stroke. Our study ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4746-1

Development of a Scoring System to Predict the Treatment Success for Nonoperative Management of Peptic Ulcer Perforation: A Secondary Data Analysis of PPAP Study

Kei Ito, Akira Endo, Hiromasa Hoshi, Koji Ito et al. • Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery (2026)

ABSTRACT Background Although surgical treatment is the primary measure for patients with perforated peptic ulcer (PPU), nonoperative management (NOM) has become a common alternative. However, risk score models predicting the success of NOM ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1002/ags3.70074