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Burden of five healthcare associated infections in Australia

M. J. Lydeamore, B. G. Mitchell, T. Bucknall, A. C. Cheng et al. • Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control (2022)

Abstract Background Healthcare associated infections are of significant burden in Australia and globally. Previous estimates in Australia have relied on single-site studies, or combinations thereof, which have suggested the burden of these ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13756-022-01109-8

Enhancing VAT compliance in the retail industry: The role of socio-economic determinants and tax knowledge moderation

Abdalwali Lutfi, Ahmad Farhan Alshira’h, Malek Hamed Alshirah, Hassan Ali Al-Ababneh et al. • Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market and Complexity (2023)

Despite tax being a fundamental method to redistribute wealth and achieve a sustainable economic and social system, tax agencies and institutions in most countries are struggling with low tax collections. This issue is often attributed to t...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.joitmc.2023.100098

Mental Health of Refugees in Austria and Moderating Effects of Stressors and Resilience Factors

Sebastian Leitner, Michael Landesmann, Judith Kohlenberger, Isabella Buber-Ennser et al. • Social Sciences (2025)

Given the exposure to stressors in their home countries, during migration and after arrival, refugees are vulnerable to mental health problems. Their access to adequate health care and other social infrastructures, however, is hampered. Thi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/socsci14100570

Impact of Environmental Uncertainty on Depression and Anxiety Among Chinese Workers: A Moderated Mediation Model

Ma C, Zhang W, Da S, Zhang H et al. • Psychology Research and Behavior Management (2024)

Chenlu Ma,1 Wen Zhang,1 Shu Da,2 Huan Zhang,3 Xichao Zhang1 1Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Psychology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210024, People’s Republic...

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Development and Fit Assessment of Functional Garment for Traditional Birth Attendants in Lagos State

Abiamuwe, N. O, Igbo C. A., Nwaeze, I. B • International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research (2026)

The study developed and assessed the fit of functional garments for traditional birth attendants in Lagos State. Five research questions guided the study. The study adopted a mixed- method research design that comprises a descriptive surv...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.57012/ijhhr.v5n1.004

The relationship between perceived outdoor sports atmosphere and social-emotional competence among college students: the mediating role of core self-evaluation and the moderating role of digital health literacy

Junhong Cui, Namei Song, Xiaobei Gu, Shawei Zhang • Frontiers in Psychology (2026)

ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the relationship between the perceived outdoor sports atmosphere and social-emotional competencies among college students, with a focus on examining the mediating role of core self-evaluation and the mode...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1947247

The impact of assistance on poverty and food security in a fragile and protracted-crisis context: the case of West Bank and Gaza Strip

Donato Romano, Gianluca Stefani, Benedetto Rocchi, Ciro Fiorillo • Bio-based and Applied Economics (2020)

This paper assesses the impact of assistance on the wellbeing of Palestinian households. The impact evaluation analysis uses a difference-in-difference approach for the treatment of sample selection bias. The paper uses data from the 2013 a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.13128/bae-8145

Social Security and Fighting Poverty in Tunisia

Hasna Khemili, Mounir Belloumi • Economies (2018)

The objective of this study was to examine the role of social security in fighting poverty in Metlaoui, Tunisia, using survey data collected between July 2012 and January 2014, covering 200 poor households. We used questionnaire data, which...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/economies6010012

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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The Attitudes of Residents towards Agro-tourism Impacts and Its Effects on Participation in Agro-tourism Development: The Case Study of Vietnam.

Nha Thi Huynh Nguyen, Asst. Prof. Dr. Suvit Suwanno, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerapon Thongma, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Parichart Visuthismajarn • African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure (2018)

This paper investigates the residents' participation in agro-tourism development by examining their attitudes towards the impacts of agro-tourism on economic, socio-culture, and environment. The data was obtained from a survey of residents ...

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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

Exploring the Relationship Between Visual Aesthetics and Social Commerce Through Visual Information Adoption Unimodel

Yongzhong Yang, Yunyan Tang, Yu Zhang, Ruo Yang • Frontiers in Psychology (2021)

The visual revolution and attention economy of the digital world have put visual aesthetic communication into the primary position of social media marketing. However, this phenomenon remains underexplored within social commerce research. Th...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.700180

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

PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF ASSESSMENT METHODS OF A MUNICIPALITY INVESTMENT CLIMATE AS A FACTOR OF BOOSTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

N. P. Veretennikov, K. G. Yankovskaya, N. D. Bochkareva • Дискурс (2018)

The article analyzes the practice of using the evaluation techniques to assess the investment climate of the municipality, which will stimulate entrepreneurship. The methodology of the National Rating of the Investment Climate in the Subjec...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.32603/2412-8562-2018-4-4-78-91

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

A Sea Ice Entrapment Event in the Southern Chukchi Sea: Analysis and Prediction

G. W. K. Moore, Michael Steele, Jinlun Zhang, Axel J. Schweiger et al. • Geophysical Research Letters (2026)

Abstract Amplified Arctic warming is reducing sea ice cover, which is driving an increase in geopolitical interest in the region as it offers the possibility of reducing shipping times between Asia, Europe, and eastern North America, at the...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1029/2025GL121181

RadarDiT: An advanced radar echo extrapolation model for three gorges reservoir area via diffusion transformer

Jiaquan Wan, Junchao Wang, Wei Zhang, Hao Song et al. • Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies (2025)

Study region: The Three Gorges Reservoir Area (TGRA) Study focus: TGRA faces increasing vulnerability to extreme precipitation events driven by complex convective weather systems. Radar echo extrapolation—predicting future precipitation pat...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrh.2025.102703

Innovative Approaches for Organizing an Inclusive Optics and Photonics Conference in Virtual Format

Alba de las Heras, Ana I. Gómez-Varela, María-Baralida Tomás, Rosa Ana Perez-Herrera et al. • Optics (2023)

The COVID pandemic is forcing the renewal of scientific conferences, offering opportunities to introduce technological and inclusive developments. Our analysis focuses on the implementation of inclusive practices for female and early-career...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/opt4010012