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Measuring bank efficiency: DEA application

Jelena Titko, Jelena Stankevičienė, Nataļja Lāce • Technological and Economic Development of Economy (2014)

The paper aims to improve the methodology of measuring efficiency of Latvian banks. Efficiency scores were calculated with application of non-parametric frontier technique Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Input-oriented DEA model under Vari...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3846/20294913.2014.984255

Ozonation, electrochemical, and biological methods for the remediation of malachite green dye wastewaters: A mini review

Peter Olusakin Oladoye, Timothy Oladiran Ajiboye, Wycliffe Chisutia Wanyonyi, Elizabeth Oyinkansola Omotola et al. • Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment (2023)

The extensive usage of malachite green (MG) dyes in the fish and dye industries cause serious water pollution, leading to catastrophic effects on living organisms and the environment. In addressing the challenges of health risks related to ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.scenv.2023.100033

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

Infrastructure Development and Conflict: A Conflict Resolution in The Construction of An Oil Refinery

Desinta Roichanun Nisa, Iradhad Taqwa Sihidi • Jurnal Ilmu Sosial (2022)

The construction of an oil refinery in Tuban Regency, a National Strategic Project (PSN), has been rejected by the Tuban community. This study aims to explain the efforts made by PT Pertamina and the government in resolving the land acquisi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.14710/jis.21.1.2022.57-74

When spectators feel ashamed: vicarious shame and behavioral responses to in-group misconduct

Lei Ren, Hong Ma, Xiaoli Zong • Frontiers in Psychology (2026)

IntroductionIn the context of sport spectatorship, spectators may experience feelings of vicarious shame when witnessing their in-group members' misconduct, which can significantly impact their behavioral responses. Despite growing interest...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1834709 PMC: PMC13562235

Prodigiosin as an Algicidal Agent: Inhibition of Pigment Accumulation and Photosynthetic Efficiency of Cyanobacteria Involved in Algal Blooms

Chaobo Zhang, Chengshuai Xu, Zhenxia Zhu, Xiu Zhang et al. • Microorganisms (2025)

Eutrophication facilitates the proliferation of cyanobacteria, ultimately leading to the formation of harmful cyanobacterial blooms. Prodigiosin, known for its algicidal properties, presents significant potential for application in water po...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms13112569

Non-invasive large-scale imaging of concurrent neuronal, astrocytic, and hemodynamic activity with hybrid multiplexed fluorescence and magnetic resonance imaging (HyFMRI)

Zhenyue Chen, Yi Chen, Irmak Gezginer, Qingxiang Ding et al. • Light: Science & Applications (2025)

Abstract A critical gap currently exists in systematic understanding and experimental validation of the role of astrocytes in neurovascular coupling and their functional links with other brain cells. Despite a broad selection of functional ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41377-025-02003-9

Continuous Field Determination and Ecological Risk Assessment of Pb in the Yellow Sea of China

Zhiwei Zhang, Dawei Pan, Yan Liang, Md. Abdur Rahman et al. • Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (2024)

Field determination and ecological risk assessment of dissolved lead (Pb) were performed at two Yellow Sea sites in China using a continuous automated electrochemical system (CAEDS). This CAEDS instrument includes an automatic triple filter...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/jmse12081452

Relationship between Pb relative bioavailability and bioaccessibility in phosphate amended soil: Uncertainty associated with predicting Pb immobilization efficacy using in vitro assays

Farzana Kastury, Silvia Placitu, John Boland, Ranju R. Karna et al. • Environment International (2019)

In this study, an in vitro in vivo correlation (IVIVC) between Pb in vitro bioaccessibility (IVBA) and relative bioavailability (RBA) was explored to determine whether the efficacy of Pb immobilization in phosphate amended soils could be pr...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.104967

Kazakhstan's Banking Sector: Between Domestic Regulation and Macroeconomic Trends

Makpal Nurpeissova, Gaukhar Saimagambetova, Aizhan Omarova, Bibigul Saubetova et al. • Eurasian Journal of Economic and Business Studies (2025)

The banking sector plays a fundamental role in economic stability and development by facilitating financial intermediation, credit allocation, and liquidity management. In emerging economies such as Kazakhstan, the financial system is chara...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.47703/ejebs.v69i1.464

(In)justice contexts and work satisfaction: The mediating role of justice perceptions

Zhou, Q., Silva, M.R., Caetano, A. • International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management (2012)

This study explores the impact of the social context, namely (in)justice climate and target, in workers' justice perceptions and satisfaction. Individual's justice judgments are expected to mediate the relationship of (in)justice climate an...

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Rethinking Smart Technology Adoption in Foodservice Microbusinesses Through Specialist-Driven Action Research

Trevor Shenal Anton, Ka Leong Chong, Alexander Trupp, Marcus L. Stephenson • Tourism and Hospitality (2026)

This study examines smart technology adoption in foodservice microbusinesses by moving beyond intention-based explanations to examine how adoption and post-adoption unfold in practice. Hospitality technology research has largely emphasised ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/tourhosp7060146

Impact of <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> Bioremediation and Selenium on Genotoxicity, Nephrotoxicity and Oxidative/Antioxidant Imbalance Induced by Polystyrene Nanoplastics in African Catfish (<i>Clarias gariepinus</i>)

Shimaa A. Abdelbaky, Zakaria M. Zaky, Doha Yahia, Mohamed H. Kotob et al. • Fishes (2024)

Contamination of the environment with nano- and microplastic particles exerts a threatening impact on the aquatic ecosystems and sustainable catfish aquaculture. The presence of nanoplastics has been found to have a detrimental impact on bo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/fishes9020076

Effect of zero-valent iron on Rhizobium sp. cells isolated from cadmium-contaminated sites after remediation by zero-valent iron

Nuiyen Aussanee, Khumin Vinta, Wichai Siriwan • BIO Web of Conferences (2025)

Cadmium contamination found in paddy fields in the Maesot District of Tak Province, Thailand. This area was remediated using 50mg/L of ZVI. The study aimed to isolate and identify soil bacteria in the soil and rice roots and to investigate ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1051/bioconf/202516403001

Impact of Electronic Customer Relationship Management on Purchase Intention with mediation role of Customer E-Satisfaction: evidence from Egyptian SMEs

Emad Elhabashy, Mohamed A. Ragheb, Heba Hassan Sadek, Mohamed Abokhasaba • المجلة العربية للإدارة (2024)

The purpose of this research is to empirically investigate the impact of electronic customer relationship management (E-CRM) on purchase Intention with mediation role of Customer E-Satisfaction: evidence from Egyptian SMEs. The methodology ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.21608/aja.2024.277492.1610

The Impact of Trust on Chinese Consumers’ Acceptance of Meat Substitutes: The Mediating Role of Perceived Benefits and Perceived Risks, and the Moderating Role of Consumer Knowledge

Muhabaiti Pareti, Junsong Guo, Nadire Abudurofu, Qiankun Liu et al. • Foods (2025)

In recent years, meat substitutes have become a prominent global topic in academic research. As one of the world’s most populous countries, China may increasingly consider meat substitutes as a new dietary option to meet the growing consume...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/foods14040669

Parental Birth-Related PTSD Symptoms and Bonding in the Early Postpartum Period: A Prospective Population-Based Cohort Study

Suzannah Stuijfzand, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Susan Garthus-Niegel et al. • Frontiers in Psychiatry (2020)

The parent-infant bond following childbirth is an important facilitator of optimal infant development. So far, research has mainly focused on mother-infant bonding. Data on fathers are still sparse. Parental mental health, such as posttraum...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.570727

Mediating effects of attitude on the relationship between knowledge and willingness to organ donation among nursing students

Xiaohang Chen, Xin Zhou, Yan Xu, Li Pan et al. • Frontiers in Public Health (2024)

BackgroundThe current rate of organ donation in China falls significantly below the global average and the actual demand. Nursing students play a crucial role in supporting and promoting social and public welfare activities. This study prim...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1370635