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External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems: Critical Parameters for Surface Hygrothermal Behaviour

Eva Barreira, Vasco P. de Freitas • Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (2014)

External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are often used in Europe. Despite its thermal advantages, low cost, and ease of application, this system has serious problems of biological growth causing the cladding defacement. Recent...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2014/650752

Study of the Effect of Laser Energy on the Structural and Optical Properties of TiO2 NPs Prepared by PLAL Technique

Israa Hasan, Khawla Khashan, Aseel Hadi • Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology (2022)

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles were produced in this work by laser ablation of a high purity titanium objective immersed in distilled water. Optical and structural properties of the obtained TiO2 NPs using a Q-switched Nd: YAG laser of 1064...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.53293/jasn.2021.3600.1031

Innovative capacity in micro, small and medium enterprises: Review of international articles on empirical research

Truong Thi Hoang Oanh, Duong Ngoc Thanh, Truong Thi Be Hai • Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science - Economics and Business Administration (2020)

The purposes of the article are to evaluate the current status of innovation capacity studies and propose directions for future research. Thirty - six articles in international empirical research on business, in particular micro, small, and...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.46223/HCMCOUJS.econ.en.10.2.585.2020

Criminal Victimization and Legal Challenges of Migrants in Developed Countries: A Critical Analysis

Mirzayusup Rustambaev, Govkherjan Yuldasheva, Roza Azkhodjaeva, Asliddin Nuridullayev et al. • Qubahan Academic Journal (2026)

This article examines migrant victimization as a structural outcome of migration governance systems in developed countries. This study demonstrates that variations in enforcement intensity, labor-market segmentation, and procedural safeguar...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.48161/qaj.v6n1a2308

Exploring the Impact of Market Orientation and Innovation on Firm Performance in the Beverage Industry: The Mediating Role of Innovation

Fuat Karaev, Metin Mercan • Eurasian Journal of Economic and Business Studies (2023)

This study examined the relationships between market orientation, innovation and firm performance. Beverage industry firms operating in Georgia were chosen as the sample. The study employed the partial least squares structural equation mode...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.47703/ejebs.v1i67.256

Microclimatic variations of land surface temperature on Galindez Island (western part of the Antarctic Peninsula)

M. Savenets, L. Pysarenko, D. Pishniak • Український антарктичний журнал (2020)

The study presents analysis of microclimatic conditions on Galindez Island (western part of the Antarctic Peninsula), in particular: seasonal variability and spatial heterogeneity. Based on land surface temperature (LST) data derived from l...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.33275/1727-7485.2.2020.648

Perfectionism and motivation in sport: The mediating role of mental toughness

Richard G. Cowden, Lee Crust, Patricia C. Jackman, Timothy R. Duckett • South African Journal of Science (2019)

An extensive body of research has been done on the links between perfectionism and motivation, yet the underlying mechanisms linking these psychological characteristics have been underexplored. In this study, we used an integrative modellin...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.17159/sajs.2019/5271

The Effectiveness of Simultaneous Training of Various Executive Functions (Hot and Cool; Focused on Simultaneous Parent-Child Training) on Improving the Empathy of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Seyyedeh Zahra Seyyed Noori, abbasali hossein khanzadeh, Abbas Abolghasemi, Iraj Shakerinia • Ravānshināsī-i Afrād-i Istis̠nāyī (2025)

The present study aimed to effectiveness of simultaneous training of various executive functions (hot and cool; focused on simultaneous parent-child training) on improving the empathy of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorde...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.22054/jpe.2022.64115.2382

The relationship between spiritual intelligence and religious orientation with interpersonal forgiveness in victims of bullying nurses

Omid Ebrahimi, Delaram Mohammadi • Research and Development in Medical Education (2025)

Background: Workplace bullying is recognized as a serious problem in the nursing profession, which can have significant negative effects on nurses’ mental health and job performance. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.34172/rdme.025.33345

Grain boundary and texture evolution of TiB/Ti–2Al–6Sn titanium matrix composite under electroshocking treatment

Yaya Wu, Yan Wen, Anan Guo, Jian Zhou et al. • Journal of Materials Research and Technology (2023)

This work used electroshocking treatment (EST) plus external loading to regulate the microstructure of titanium matrix composites (TMCs). The external loading was 0.3 MPa. After EST plus external loading with 0.3 MPa, the α was reduced to 2...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.10.177

3D Printing parameter optimisation combined with heat treatment for achieving high density and enhanced performance in refractory high-entropy alloys

Deyu Jiang, Miao Luo, Changxi Liu, Yashuo Zhang et al. • Virtual and Physical Prototyping (2025)

In this study, a Ti1.5Nb1Ta0.5Zr1Mo0.5 (TNTZM) high-entropy alloy was fabricated using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). By integrating 63 sets of parameter trials with machine learning (ML) models, an optimised process window was identified,...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1080/17452759.2025.2524524

Application of Microwave Polarimetry to the Characterization of Fiber Misalignment in Composites

Matthew Dvorsky, Daniela Munalli, Mohammad Tayeb Al Qaseer, Reza Zoughi • IEEE Open Journal of Instrumentation and Measurement (2022)

In this paper synthetic aperture radar (SAR) polarimetry techniques are applied to detect and characterize fiber misalignment in both carbon fiber sheets and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites. The principle behind SAR polarim...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1109/OJIM.2022.3184347

Authorial Narratives in the Work of Middle Eastern Directors

Галина Погребняк • Вісник Київського національного університету культури і мистецтв. Серія: Аудіовізуальне мистецтво і виробництво (2024)

The purpose of the research is to identify relevant narratives in the work of directors-authors of Middle Eastern cinema and its functioning in the space of international film festivals. Research methodology. The analytical method was used ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.31866/2617-2674.7.2.2024.318991

Assessing the importance of spectators to soccer clubs in South Africa: A management perspective

Victor S. Mogajane, Engelina du Plessis, Elmarie Slabbert • Acta Commercii (2019)

Orientation: This study investigates and analyses the perceptions of soccer club managers based on spectators’ loyalty factors, values and challenges concerning soccer clubs in South Africa. Research purpose: These results could assist man...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.4102/ac.v19i1.633

Culture, emotion, and cognition: Understanding the psychological dynamics of Chinese sports with emotional regulation skills and cognitive reappraisal

Jilin Li, Xiaohui Jiang, Yuning Zhou • Heliyon (2024)

This study illuminates the complex relationship between cultural orientation towards collectivism, emotional regulation skills, cognitive reappraisal ability, sports engagement, perceived coach support, and sports self-efficacy in Chinese a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34306

Controlled Plasmonic Coupling in Silver Nanoplate Dimers for Enhanced Plasmonic Sensing

Lucrezia Catanzaro, Marcello Condorelli, Mario Pulvirenti, Luisa D’urso et al. • Nanomaterials (2026)

Noble metal nanostructures provide versatile platforms for light manipulation through localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs). Among them, triangular silver nanoplates (AgNPTs) exhibit strong field-enhancement and spectral tunability, ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/nano16080486