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Volunteering on Heritage at Risk sites and wellbeing: A qualitative interview study

Julie Pattinson, Despina Laparidou, Joseph Akanuwe, Anna Scott et al. • Health Expectations (2023)

Abstract Introduction We explored experiences of volunteering in Heritage at Risk (HAR) projects, intended to mitigate the deterioration to historic assets, and the relationship with wellbeing. We aimed to understand the value of HAR to vol...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1111/hex.13852

Does AI affect job burnout and insecurity differently by gender? A fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) of 26 university faculty cases

Heran Guan, Rossilah Binti Jamil • Computers in Human Behavior Reports (2025)

With the development of artificial intelligence technology, university lecturers are experiencing a series of reactions that may occur after changing traditional teaching methods. This study uses 26 Chinese university lecturers as a sample,...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100766

Impact of biomass ash content on biocomposite properties

Xianhui Zhao, Oluwafemi Oyedeji, Erin Webb, Sanjita Wasti et al. • Composites Part C: Open Access (2022)

Owing to its low cost and sustainable nature, lignocellulosic biomass has been utilized for reinforcing polymers, but it is crucial to understand the impact of high-ash concentrations in biomass on composite strength and processing. Biomass...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.jcomc.2022.100319

MFEFNet: An Efficient Network for Infrared Small Target Detection With Multiview Feature Extraction and Multiscale Attention Fusion

Liu Zhang, Zongchen Zhao, Xueying Lv, Xuanyun Zhang et al. • IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing (2026)

Infrared small target detection (IRSTD) remains a core challenge in remote sensing, mainly due to low signal-to-noise ratios, small target sizes, background interference, and large-scale variations. Although existing methods have achieved p...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1109/JSTARS.2026.3685006

top-ii-vol: Massively Parallel Scalable Meshing for Seismic Risk Assessment of Nuclear Sites

Badri M.A., Bourcier C., Foerster E. • EPJ Web of Conferences (2024)

High performance computing is widely used for conducting high-resolution geophysics Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations. These simulations are crucial for risk assessment at nuclear sites and help gain deeper insights into underlying ph...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202430205007

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using terrestrial fern (Gleichenia Pectinata (Willd.) C. Presl.): characterization and antimicrobial studies

Abiola Grace Femi-Adepoju, Adewumi Oluwasogo Dada, Kabir Opeyemi Otun, Adeyinka Olufemi Adepoju et al. • Heliyon (2019)

Novel silver nanoparticles from Gleichenia Pectinata (Willd.) C. Presl. was synthesized. A combination of spectroscopic and microscopic techniques were utilized to characterize the newly synthesized Gleichenia Pectinata Silver Nanoparticles...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01543

Transgenerational Effects of a Neonicotinoid and a Novel Sulfoximine Insecticide on the Harlequin Ladybird

Changchun Dai, Michele Ricupero, Zequn Wang, Nicolas Desneux et al. • Insects (2021)

The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis Pallas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is a generalist predator and an effective biocontrol agent of various insect pests that has been exploited for the control of aphid pests in the greenhouse and fi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/insects12080681

Investing in traditional medicine: leveraging evidence and innovative research to strengthen the fight against malaria in Nigeria

Francisca Ogochukwu Onukansi, Collins Chibueze Anokwuru, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Goodness Ogeyi Odey et al. • Malaria Journal (2025)

Abstract Traditional medicine (TM) has been a cornerstone of healthcare across various cultures, especially in Africa, where it has played an integral role in the management of diseases such as malaria. Despite the popularity and historical...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12936-025-05359-w

The Infection Route of Tomato Zonate Spot Virus in the Digestive System of Its Insect Vector Frankliniella occidentalis

Yong Chen, Yong Chen, Yuyan Liu, Liang Wang et al. • Frontiers in Microbiology (2022)

Tomato zonate spot virus (TZSV) is a phytopathogen of the genus Orthotospovirus (Bunyaviridae) that is widespread in many areas of Southwest China. TZSV is mainly transmitted by Frankliniella occidentalis, but its exact infection route rema...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.911751

Synergistic effects of the entomopathogenic fungus Isaria javanica and low doses of dinotefuran on the efficient control of the rice pest Sogatella furcifera

Tingting Zhou, Qian Zhao, Chengzhou Li, Lu Ye et al. • Journal of Integrative Agriculture (2024)

The rice planthopper, Sogatella furcifera, is a piercing-sucking insect pest of rice, Oryza sativa. It is responsible for significant crop yield losses, and has developed moderate to high resistance to several commonly used chemical insecti...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.jia.2023.06.007

Ovule and seed development of crop plants in response to climate change

Mohammad Erfatpour, Dustin MacLean, Rachid Lahlali, Yunfei Jiang • Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (2024)

The ovule is a plant structure that upon fertilization, transforms into a seed. Successful fertilization is required for optimum crop productivity and is strongly affected by environmental conditions including temperature and precipitation....

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2024.1495610

Amidoxime functionalized chitosan for uranium sequestration in vivo

Zhiheng Li, Siyi Wang, Yipu Dong, Xiaoyao Miao et al. • Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (2022)

Amidoxime functionalized chitosan (AC) was recommended as a chelator for uranium sequestration in vivo in this study, and the structure-activity relationship was also explored. Compared with ZnNa3-DTPA, which was a commercial uranium mobili...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113636

Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization on Lower Limb Muscle Activity, Pain, and Disability in Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Farhad Rezazadeh, Shirin Aali, Fariborz Imani, Hamed Sheikhalizadeh et al. • Medicina (2025)

Background and Objectives: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is associated with altered neuromuscular control. Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) targets core–limb coordination; however, its specific impact on lower-limb electromyographic...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/medicina61111961

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

Self-Managing Postoperative Pain with the Use of a Novel, Interactive Device: A Proof of Concept Study

Luke Mordecai, Frances H. L. Leung, Clarissa Y. M. Carvalho, Danielle Reddi et al. • Pain Research and Management (2016)

Background. Pain is commonly experienced following surgical procedures. Suboptimal management is multifactorial. Objectives. The primary objective was to assess whether patients used a device (Navimed) to self-report pain over and above a n...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2016/9704185

Development and Validation of Adolescent Educational Package Based on the Lived Experiences of Hopeful Adolescent Girls Aged 15–18 Years

Leila Mokhtari, Ahmad Borjali, Faramarz Sohrabi, Abolghasem Isamorad et al. • مجله علوم روانشناختی (2026)

Background: Adolescence is one of the most vulnerable stages of development, and the level of hope is one of the protective and helpful factors during this period; the level of hope in adolescents, especially girls, is low, and since indige...

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The Relation between Perceived Organizational Justice and Job Satisfaction among the Staff of Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Yahya Mohammadi, Sima Kazemi, Mohammad Reza Raisoon, Fereydon Ramezani • Rāhburdhā-yi Mudīriyyat dar Niẓām-i Salāmat (2017)

Background: Perceived organizational justice refers to the staffs' feelings and perceptions concerning the justice and equity in behaviors and working relations. The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between perceived organi...

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Study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among Indian adults using three finger index: A descriptive study

Ravleen Nagi, Shashikant Sahu, Dharmendra Gahwai, Supreet Jain • Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (2017)

Introduction: Early recognition of decreased or limited mouth opening in many pathological conditions is necessary for prompt diagnosis and to plan the treatment options judiciously. Therefore, it is essential to establish what constitutes ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.4103/jiaomr.JIAOMR_5_17

Minimally invasive approach in esthetic dentistry: composite resin versus ceramics veneers

Giselle Rodrigues Reis, Ana Laura Rezende Vilela, Fernanda Pereira Silva, Marcela Gonçalves Borges et al. • Bioscience Journal (2017)

Unsatisfactory anatomical shape of anterior tooth promotes disharmony in the smile esthetics. The conservative dental esthetic reestablishment treatments has been improved and evaluated with the development of adhesive materials. The adhesi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.14393/BJ-v33n1a2017-34617