Reset
Showing 20 of 531 academic articles

Total factor productivity growth and spatial–temporal evolution of China’s health system: a three-stage DEA-Malmquist approach

Yutong Yan, Pengcheng Wang, Yurui Guo • Frontiers in Public Health (2026)

In recent years, the deepening of healthcare reform in China has raised high demands for the accurate measurement of hospital total factor productivity (TFP), where existing systems often overstate performance by neglecting social welfare. ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1818765

Efficiency management in catch handling onboard small boats – Standardisation of processes in Icelandic fisheries

Ingibjörg Karlsdóttir, David Cook, Inga Minelgaite • Sustainable Futures (2021)

Small boat fishers are often the lifeblood of remote coastal communities in Iceland, contributing to employment, jobs and economic prosperity. This study conducts exploratory but highly practical research into the productive efficiency of o...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2021.100060

Comparative Immunogenicity and Safety of Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine When Administered Using Needle Free Injection System to That with Conventional Needle-Syringe in India: A Randomized, Parallel Group Study

Ratta BS, Naik A, Mutha S • Medical Devices: Evidence and Research (2025)

B S Ratta,1,* Ankur Naik,2,* Sarvesh Mutha3,* 1Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, India; 2Chief Technology Officer, IntegriMedical Private Limited, Pune, India; 3Chief Business Officer, IntegriMed...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ)

A Trust-Boundary Reference Architecture for Secure Cyber-Physical Agriculture: Design and Software-Based Proof-of-Concept for Smart Irrigation

Alvertos Ioannis Mourikis, Iosif Polenakis, Christos Sarantidis, Romanos Kalamatianos et al. • Sensors (2026)

Smart irrigation is an operational technology (OT) problem as much as an Internet of Things (IoT) one: software decisions act directly on valves, pumps, pressure and water delivery, so a spoofed reading or a replayed command has physical co...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/s26206545

From intra- to extra-uterine: early phase design of a transfer to extra-uterine life support through medical simulation

J. S. van Haren, J. S. van Haren, F. L. M. Delbressine, M. Monincx et al. • Frontiers in Medical Technology (2024)

IntroductionExtra-uterine life support technology could provide a more physiologic alternative for the treatment of extremely premature infants, as it allows further fetal growth and development ex utero. Animal studies have been carried ou...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmedt.2024.1371447

Formulation, characterization, and valorization of the antioxidant, antibiofilm, and anti-adhesion potentials of a clove essential oil nanoemulsion

Enis Ben Bnina, Jihen Missaoui, Mohamed Firas Gannouni, Lotfi Achour et al. • OpenNano (2026)

Food safety and control are fundamental public health issues that maintain consumer confidence and protection. This design (management) requires monitoring production, processing, and conservation processes while limiting microbiological, c...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2026.100286

Copper exposure association with prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance among US adults (NHANES 2011–2014)

Chen Chen, Qi Zhou, Ruiyue Yang, Zhu Wu et al. • Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (2021)

Background: Excessive copper (Cu) has risky effect on insulin resistance (IR), oxidative stress and inflammation. Instead, some studies reported serum Cu to be protective for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The aim of this study ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112295

Watching Out for Older Drivers

Samuel Durso • MedEdPORTAL (2006)

Abstract Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults age 65 to 74. This risk for traffic fatalities may triple as the numbers of older drivers increases in the coming years. It is the ethical opinion ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.194

Effects of electron beam welding on the microstructure and impact properties of three reconstituted steels

HU Minglei, HU Bin, ZHANG Wei, LIU Xiaoou et al. • Fenmo yejin jishu (2025)

Specimen reconstitution technology is important for the in-service safety of reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) in nuclear power plants. To verify the feasibility of electron beam welding for the restructured specimens, the electron beam weldi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.19591/j.cnki.cn11-1974/tf.2024070004

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Addressing the current and future therapeutic advances along with the role of Sotatercept in the management of pulmonary hypertension

Dalia D. Hadi, Mohammed Dheyaa Marsool Marsool, Ali Dheyaa Marsool Marsool, Neel Vora et al. • Immunity, Inflammation and Disease (2023)

Abstract Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and debilitating lung disease characterized by irreversible scarring of the lungs. The cause of IPF is unknown, but it is thought to involve a combination of genetic a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1002/iid3.1079

In silico design of a triple-negative breast cancer vaccine by targeting cancer testis antigens

Sepideh Parvizpour, Jafar Razmara, Mohammad M. Pourseif, Yadollah Omidi • BioImpacts (2019)

Introduction: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an important subtype of breast cancer, which occurs in the absence of estrogen, progesterone and HER-2 receptors. According to the recent studies, TNBC may be a cancer testis antigen (CT...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.15171/bi.2019.06

Rhizospheric Microbes and Nanoparticles Synergize to Enhance Plant Immune Responses

Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Md. Saidur Rahman, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Barun Kanti Saha • Plant-Environment Interactions (2026)

ABSTRACT Sustainable crop production increasingly requires innovative strategies that can enhance plant resilience while reducing dependence on synthetic agrochemicals. Recent advances in nanotechnology and rhizosphere microbiome research h...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1002/pei3.70183

Evaluation of resistance modulation in MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae using peppermint oil nanoemulsion: integrating antibacterial assays and molecular modeling

Sardar Ali, Firasat Hussain, Tehmeena Nousheen, Kashif Rahim et al. • Frontiers in Microbiology (2025)

IntroductionMultidrug-resistant urinary tract pathogens, primarily Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, represent a significant and growing public health challenge. The overuse of antibiotics has accelerated the development of ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1704938

Optimization and Clinical Evaluation of a Multi-Target Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Nasopharyngeal Samples

Foteini Roumani, Sarah Azinheiro, Hugo Sousa, Ana Sousa et al. • Viruses (2021)

SARS-CoV-2 is the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19, which has spread worldwide, affecting more than 200 countries, infecting over 140 million people in one year. The gold standard to identify infected people is RT-qPCR, which is highly ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/v13050940

Towards Low‐Voltage and High‐Capacity Conversion‐Based Oxide Anodes by Configuration Entropy Optimization

Dr. Lizhi Qian, Jinliang Li, Gongxu Lan, Dr. Yuan Wang et al. • ChemElectroChem (2023)

Abstract Transition metal oxide (TMO)‐based anodes attract much attention for lithium storage due to the merits of high theoretical capacity, facile synthesis, and easy scale‐up. Moreover, the increased working potential avoids the issue of...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1002/celc.202201012

Nanostructured transdermal hormone replacement therapy for relieving menopausal symptoms: a confocal Raman spectroscopy study

Marco Antonio Botelho, Dinalva Brito Queiroz, Gisele Barros, Stela Guerreiro et al. • Clinics (2014)

OBJECTIVE: To determine the safety and efficacy of a transdermal nanostructured formulation of progesterone (10%) combined with estriol (0.1%) + estradiol (0.25%) for relieving postmenopausal symptoms. METHODS: A total of 66 postmenopausa...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2014(02)01

Nanotechnology

Vincent W. Hoyt, Eileen Mason • ACS Chemical Health & Safety (2007)

Although research in nanotechnology continues apace, relatively little is known about the subsequent health effects of exposure to nanoparticles. Major research efforts are underway both in the US and abroad to characterize the risks of suc...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchas.2007.07.015

Innovations in nanotechnology for water treatment

Ilka Gehrke, Andreas Geiser, Annette Somborn • Nanotechnology Science and Applications (2015)

Important challenges in the global water situation, mainly resulting from worldwide population growth and climate change, require novel innovative water technologies in order to ensure a supply of drinking water and reduce global water poll...

OPENALEX cc-by-nc DOI: https://doi.org/10.2147/nsa.s43773 PMC: 4294021

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