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Geophysics for the Mineral Exploration Geoscientist

Michael Dentith, Stephen T. Mudge • Cambridge University Press eBooks (2014)

Providing a balance between principles and practice, this state-of-the-art overview of geophysical methods takes readers from the basic physical phenomena, through the acquisition and processing of data, to the creation of geological models...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139024358

Estimating climate-induced ‘Nowhere to go’ range shifts of the Himalayan Incarvillea Juss. using multi-model median ensemble species distribution models

Santosh Kumar Rana, Hum Kala Rana, Dong Luo, Hang Sun • Ecological Indicators (2021)

Global climate change threatens the range and resilience of species in the major biodiversity, particularly those in mountain regions. As the climatic conditions at high altitudes becomes suitable for colonization, many alpine plants experi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.107127

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

Stormwater characterisation and modelling for Sungai Air Hitam in Selangor, Malaysia using model for urban stormwater improvement conceptualisation (music)

Noorhayati Idros, Lariyah Mohd Sidek, Nur Anis Aishah M. Rahim, Nurshahira Mohd Noh et al. • Ecological Indicators (2024)

The aim of this study is to evaluate the current water quality status of one of the urban rivers in Malaysia, called Sungai Air Hitam. The river's water supply is not only unsuitable for the inhabitants but also hazardous to the aquatic spe...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.111850

Landscape fragmentation and pollinator movement within agricultural environments: a modelling framework for exploring foraging and movement ecology

Sean A. Rands • PeerJ (2014)

Pollinator decline has been linked to landscape change, through both habitat fragmentation and the loss of habitat suitable for the pollinators to live within. One method for exploring why landscape change should affect pollinator populatio...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.7717/peerj.269

Towards an efficient storm surge and inundation forecasting system over the Bengal delta: chasing the Supercyclone Amphan

Md. J. U. Khan, F. Durand, F. Durand, X. Bertin et al. • Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences (2021)

The Bay of Bengal is a well-known breeding ground to some of the deadliest cyclones in history. Despite recent advancements, the complex morphology and hydrodynamics of this large delta and the associated modelling complexity impede accurat...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5194/nhess-21-2523-2021

Family management risk and protective factors for adolescent substance use in South Africa

Beatrice Wamuyu Muchiri, Monika M. L. dos Santos • Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy (2018)

Abstract Background An increasingly recognised prevention approach for substance use entails a reduction in risk factors, and the enhancement of promotive, or protective factors in individuals and the environment surrounding them during the...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13011-018-0163-4

Polymer brush in articular cartilage lubrication: Nanoscale modelling and simulation

Nobuhiko Kajinami, Mitsuhiro Matsumoto • Biophysics and Physicobiology (2019)

Human knee joints move smoothly under high load conditions due to articular cartilage and synovial fluid. Much attention is paid to the role of proteoglycans. It is suggested that a part of proteoglycan forms aggregate on the cartilage surf...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2142/biophysico.16.0_466

Flexural Behaviour of Corroded RC Beams Strengthened with CFRCM: Refined Modelling, Parametric Analysis, and Design Assessment

Chaoqun Zeng, Jing-Pu Tang, Liangliang Wei, Miaochang Zhu et al. • Buildings (2026)

Reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with carbon-fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (CFRCM) systems have shown potential for restoring flexural performance, yet their effectiveness under different corrosion levels remains insuffic...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/buildings16020377

Integrated-Hybrid Framework for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Microscopic Traffic Flow Modelling

Ammar Jafaripournimchahi, Yingfeng Cai, Hai Wang, Lu Sun et al. • Journal of Advanced Transportation (2022)

In this study, a novel traffic flow modeling framework is proposed considering the impact of driving system and vehicle mechanical behavior as two different units on the traffic flow. To precisely model the behavior of Connected and Autonom...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2022/2253697

The Numerical Solution of Fractional Parabolic Partial Integro-Differential Eequations by Gaussian and Inverse Multiquadric Radial Basis Functions

F. S. Aghaei Maybodi, M. H. Heydari, F. M. Maalek Ghaeini, M. H. Akrami • پژوهش‌های ریاضی (2021)

Introduction Many mathematical formulations of physical phenomena contain integro-differential equations. These equations arise in fluid dynamics, biological models, chemical kinetics, ecology, control theory of financial mathematics, aeros...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ)

Two-dimensional metallic tantalum ditelluride with an intrinsic basal-plane activity for oxygen reduction: A microkinetic modeling study

Yu Wang, Kun Zhou • Green Energy & Environment (2022)

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have exhibited great potential for replacing costly Pt for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) because of their distinctive structural features and high pre-site activity. However, their performance is generally h...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.gee.2020.11.003

Modelling the adsorption of iron and manganese by activated carbon from teak and shea charcoal for continuous low flow

Worlanyo Kwadjo Siabi, Emmanuel Degraft-Johnson Owusu-Ansah, Helen Michelle Korkor Essandoh, Nana Yaw Asiedu • Water-Energy Nexus (2021)

Nearly 6494 boreholes with iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) concentrations above permissible limits of 0.3 mg/L and 0.4 mg/L respectively in Ghana have been abandoned because of ineffective water treatment solutions. Activated carbon prepared f...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.wen.2021.02.001

Robustness analysis of a Continuous-Time Markov Jump Process model for herd behaviour under stochastic shocks

Samuel Kipsang Kaptum, Jane Aduda Akinyi, Philip Ngare, Amos Kipkorir Langat • Scientific African (2025)

Herd behaviour in socio-economic systems is characterised by asynchronous, stochastic decision-making that traditional models capture imperfectly. Discrete-time DTMCs impose fixed-tick synchrony and require binning, which distorts event tim...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2025.e03042

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

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

A three-pillar approach to assessing climate impacts on low flows

G. Laaha, J. Parajka, A. Viglione, D. Koffler et al. • Hydrology and Earth System Sciences (2016)

The objective of this paper is to present a framework for assessing climate impacts on future low flows that combines different sources of information, termed pillars. To illustrate the framework three pillars are chosen: (a) extrapolation ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5194/hess-20-3967-2016

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

Differential Remodelling of Endometrial Extracellular Matrix in the Non-Pregnant Uterus of <i>Lagostomus maximus</i> as a Potential Mechanism Underlying Embryonic Death

Francisco Acuña, Gisela Soledad Gualdoni, Francisco Rivollier, Camila Barril et al. • Animals (2025)

During development, the remodelling of fibrillar components of the uterine extracellular matrix (ECM), mediated by the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs), plays an essential role in embryonic survival. Prev...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/ani15040542