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Physical model test study on shear strength characteristics of slope sliding surface in Nanfen open-pit mine

Zhigang Tao, Yu Shu, Xiaojie Yang, Yanyan Peng et al. • International Journal of Mining Science and Technology (2020)

A physical model for the footwall slope of Nanfen open-pit mine, China was established using a self-developed deep geological engineering disaster model test system. A thermosensitive similar material, paraffin, was selected to simulate a w...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2020.05.006

A Focused Review of Smartphone Diet-Tracking Apps: Usability, Functionality, Coherence With Behavior Change Theory, and Comparative Validity of Nutrient Intake and Energy Estimates

Ferrara, Giannina, Kim, Jenna, Lin, Shuhao, Hua, Jenna et al. • JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2019)

BackgroundSmartphone diet-tracking apps may help individuals lose weight, manage chronic conditions, and understand dietary patterns; however, the usabilities and functionalities of these apps have not been well studied. Objecti...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.9232

Effect of Current Rate and Prior Cycling on the Coulombic Efficiency of a Lithium-Ion Battery

Seyed Saeed Madani, Erik Schaltz, Søren Knudsen Kær • Batteries (2019)

The determination of coulombic efficiency of the lithium-ion batteries can contribute to comprehend better their degradation behavior. In this research, the coulombic efficiency and capacity loss of three lithium-ion batteries at different ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/batteries5030057

Determination of orthodontic bracket and tooth adaptation using an X-ray micro-computer tomography scanner

Yaseen Fakir, BChD, MSc, Colm Keanly, Riaan Mulder, BChD, MSC, PhD • MethodsX (2020)

The determination of the orthodontic brackets’ adaptation to the curvatures of teeth is a difficult topic to study. The complexity arise due to the different designs of their fitting surfaces, margins and curvatures of orthodontic brackets....

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2020.100851

Torque-Preserving Flux-Weakening Control for IPMSM Based on q-Axis Current Compensation and Adaptive Voltage Regulation

Xiao Ju, Bo Huang, Shen Xu, Jishun Neng et al. • World Electric Vehicle Journal (2026)

A torque-preserving flux-weakening control strategy combining q-axis current compensation with a bandwidth-based speed-adaptive voltage regulator is proposed for interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) drives. The conventional n...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/wevj17090444

Variation in leaf economics spectrum between plant functional types and the coordination with vein density in a subtropical urban forest of Eastern China

Longfei Li, Zhuxuan Tan, Liuting Li, Hui Fan et al. • Annals of Forest Science (2025)

Abstract Key message Evergreen and deciduous species in a subtropical urban forest of Eastern China exhibit pronounced differences in leaf traits, with evergreens species showing lower photosynthetic rate on a leaf mass basis and leaf nutri...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s13595-025-01312-8

Role of N343 glycosylation on the SARS-CoV-2 S RBD structure and co-receptor binding across variants of concern

Callum M Ives, Linh Nguyen, Carl A Fogarty, Aoife M Harbison et al. • eLife (2024)

Glycosylation of the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein represents a key target for viral evolution because it affects both viral evasion and fitness. Successful variations in the glycan shield are difficult to achieve though, as protein glycosyl...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.7554/eLife.95708

Integrated methylome and transcriptome analysis provides insight into DNA methylation-mediated networks in sexual dimorphism of Vernicia montana

Xiang Dong, Lin Zhang, Huaguo Zhu, Jinping Peng et al. • BMC Plant Biology (2026)

Abstract Background Sexual dimorphism is fundamental to reproduction in dioecious plants and is regulated by both genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. DNA methylation is a central epigenetic mark known to influence phenotypic variation in pla...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12870-026-09376-y

Physicochemical- and biocompatibility of oxygen and nitrogen plasma treatment using a PLA scaffold

Ali Davoodi, Homayoun H. Zadeh, Morteza Daliri Joupari, Mohammad Ali Sahebalzamani et al. • AIP Advances (2020)

Plasma surface treatment has a wide range of applications in biomedicine. In the present study, flat polylactic acid (PLA) films were treated with oxygen and nitrogen, low-pressure, non-thermal plasma. The water contact angle of the PLA fil...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1063/5.0022306

Immersive educational innovation: Stakeholder perceptions on metaverse-based vocabulary learning in Saudi Arabia

Abdullah Al Fraidan, Rahaf Alkuwaity • Computers in Human Behavior Reports (2026)

This study investigates the educational potential and implications of Metaverse technologies—including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), lifelogging, and mirror worlds—for vocabulary instruction in the Saudi educational context....

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2026.101199

On the Temporal Variability of the Galactic Multi-TeV Interstellar Emissions

P. D. Marinos, T. A. Porter, G. P. Rowell, G. Jóhannesson et al. • The Astrophysical Journal (2025)

We use the GALPROP cosmic ray (CR) framework to model the Galactic CR distributions and associated nonthermal diffuse emissions up to PeV energies. We consider ensembles of discrete, finite lifetime CR sources, e.g., supernova remnants, for...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/adadfb

Highly Purified versus Filtered Crude Collagenase: Comparable Human Islet Isolation Outcomes

Yong Wang, Daniel Paushter, Shusen Wang, Barbara Barbaro et al. • Cell Transplantation (2011)

This study was designed to retrospectively compare the impact of crude Sigma V collagenase (Sigma V, n = 52) with high-purified Serva NB1 collagenase (Serva NB1, n = 42) on human islet isolation outcomes. A three-step filtration was applied...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3727/096368911X564994

Epidemiology and risk factors of dementia

Wiesje M. van der Flier • Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry (2005)

ementia refers to a syndrome that is characterised by progressive deterioration of cognitive functions.Neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as apathy, agitation, and depression, are also common.With increasing loss of function, a patient is grad...

OPENALEX Open Access DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2005.082867 PMC: 1765715

Epidemiology of varicose veins

Michael J. Callam • British journal of surgery (1994)

Assessment and treatment of varicose veins comprises a significant part of the surgical workload. In the UK, National Health Service waiting lists suggest that there is still considerable unmet need. This review analyses all published data ...

OPENALEX DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800810204

Evolution of prehension ability in an anthropomorphic neurorobotic arm

Gianluca Massera, Gianluca Massera, Angelo Cangelosi, Stefano Nolfi • Frontiers in Neurorobotics (2007)

In this paper, we show how a simulated anthropomorphic robotic arm controlled by an artificial neural network can develop effective reaching and grasping behaviour through a trial and error process in which the free parameters encode the co...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/neuro.12.004.2007

Application of Image Processing Variation Model Based on Network Control Robot Image Transmission and Processing System in Multimedia Enhancement Technology

Yanmin Wu, Jinli Qi • Journal of Robotics (2022)

The rapid development of the information age brings convenience to human life, but it also brings great challenges to information processing technology. Multimedia enhancement technology is an organic combination of multimedia technology an...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2022/6991983

Optimizing Post-Curing Protocols for 3D-Printed Dental Models: A Long-Term Evaluation of Mechanical and Physical Properties

Irina Besliu Bancescu, Roxana Gheorghita, Alexandru Nemtoi • Engineering Proceedings (2026)

This study evaluated the influence of post-polymerization duration and a 14-day aging period on the mechanical and physical properties of 3D-printed standard resin models. Methods: Specimens were printed using Anycubic resin (50 µm layers) ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/engproc2026148002