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The Threefold Role of the University in Fostering the Energy Transition: The Case of Bologna and Its Cesena Campus

Andrea Boeri, Beatrice Turillazzi, Francesca Sabatini, Louise-Nour Sassenou et al. • Energies (2024)

As acceleration toward the transition to a carbon-neutral energy production becomes an urgent imperative, universities are called to play a multifaceted role: to produce knowledge and cutting-edge research for the pursuit of energy transiti...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/en17153751

Investigating the cost of mechanized unpaved road maintenance operations in Uganda

Andrew Moses Obeti, Lawrence Muhwezi, John Muhumuza Kakitahi, Chris Bic Byaruhanga • Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives (2024)

Force Account Mechanism (FAM) is the predominant road maintenance system in Uganda’s local government setup and a similar, though slightly different approach, is used in some large private sector agriculture plantations. With the Uganda Roa...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.trip.2024.101135

Experimental and Modelling Research on the Effect of Prior Ferrite on Bainitic Transformation in Medium-Carbon Bainitic Steel

Xinpan Yu, Wei Liu, Kang He, Tengfei Wang et al. • Crystals (2024)

In this study, we investigate the impact of prior ferrite on the bainite transformation kinetics and microstructure of medium-carbon steel interrupted by an intercritical annealing (IAA) process. It was found that the incubation time and co...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/cryst14060487

Earnings management and performance of acquiring companies in mergers and acquisitions in Brazil

Elizio Marcos dos Reis, Wagner Moura Lamounier • Revista Contabilidade & Finanças (2026)

ABSTRACT This article investigated whether the economic and market performance of Brazilian companies after mergers and acquisitions (M&As) was influenced by earnings management (EM) practices adopted before these operations. Domestic empir...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1590/1808-057x20262462.en

Seasonal particle responses to near‐bed shear stress in a shallow, wave‐ and current‐driven environment

Grace Chang, Galen Egan, Joseph D. McNeil, Samuel McWilliams et al. • Limnology and Oceanography Letters (2022)

Abstract Novel analysis of in situ acoustic and optical data collected in a shallow, wave‐ and current‐driven environment enabled determination of (1) particle characteristics that were most affected by near‐bed physical forcing over season...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1002/lol2.10221

Improved InSAR Deformation Time Series with Multi-Stable Points Technique for Atmospheric Correction

Baohang Wang, Guangrong Li, Chaoying Zhao, Liye Yang et al. • Geosciences (2026)

Potential tropospheric noise is a critical factor that undermines the effectiveness of deformation monitoring in Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (InSAR) technologies. In most scenarios, many point targets within the InSAR deformatio...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/geosciences16020059

Engineering Geological Characterization and Microtopographic Controls on Slide–Pipeline Interaction in Steep Submarine Canyons, Qiongdongnan Basin

Hua Tao, Yide Wang, Huajie Yu, Hao Li et al. • Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (2026)

Steep submarine canyons pose challenges to deep-water pipeline routing because of rugged terrain and slide-related hazards. This study integrates 3D seismic data, shipborne and autonomous underwater vehicle bathymetry, sub-bottom profiles, ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/jmse14181720

Development of functional cookies form wheat-pumpkin seed based composite flour

Feriehiwote Weldeyohanis Gebremariam, Eneyew Tadesse Melaku, Venkatesa Prabhu Sundramurthy, Henock Woldemichael Woldemariam • Heliyon (2024)

To develop high quality cookies, even seemingly smallest changes depended on factors that can affect taste, texture, and nutritional value. In this light, this study aimed to investigate the upshot of refined wheat flour and pumpkin seed fl...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24443

Prediction of metabolic status of dairy cows in early lactation using milk fatty acids and test-day variables

Muluken Girma, A.T.M. van Knegsel, S. Heirbaut, L. Vandaele et al. • Journal of Dairy Science (2023)

ABSTRACT: Early lactation metabolic imbalance is an important physiological change affecting the health, production, and reproduction of dairy cows. The aims of this study were (1) to evaluate the potential of test-day (TD) variables with o...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22702

Weight-loss strategies of South African female university students and comparison of weight management-related characteristics between dieters and non-dieters

Marjanne Senekal, Gabrielle L. Lasker, Lindsay van Velden, Ria Laubscher et al. • BMC Public Health (2016)

Abstract Background Female university students are at risk for weight gain and use of inappropriate weight-loss strategies. By gaining a greater understanding of the weight-loss strategies used by and weight management related characteristi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3576-x

Dietary Fat Sources Affect Hepatic Health, Performance and Gut Microbiota Composition in Laying Hens as Model

Humera Hamid, Yao Jun Liu, Wen Xiang Li, Shi Meng Huang et al. • Veterinary Medicine and Science (2025)

ABSTRACT Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing concern in both human and animal health, with nutritional strategies playing a key role in its management. This study used a laying hen model to evaluate the effects of two hig...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70665

Timing of menarche and pubertal growth patterns using the QEPS growth model

Jenni Gårdstedt-Berghog, Jenni Gårdstedt-Berghog, Aimon Niklasson, Agneta Sjöberg et al. • Frontiers in Pediatrics (2024)

ObjectivesTo explore the timing of menarche, postmenarcheal growth, and to investigate the impact of various variables on menarcheal age and postmenarcheal and pubertal growth.Study DesignThis longitudinal community population-based study a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1438042

Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Moringa oleifera on HIV Viral Load in Adults Receiving Standard Care

Phyllis Waruguru, Dasel Mulwa, Michael Okoth, Wesley Bor • Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences (2025)

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively suppresses HIV viral load. However, people living with HIV (PLWH) fail to achieve optimal viral suppression and especially in resource limited settings. Nutritional supplements such as Mo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.70851/ynxgrq90

Psychosocial Impacts of Cancer on Siblings: Qualitative Evidence From Indonesia

Lina Dewi Anggraeni, Dessie Wanda, Happy Hayati • Jurnal Keperawatan Soedirman (2019)

Living with brothers and/or sisters who have been diagnosed with cancer can cause psychological problems on the part of siblings. This paper aimed to explore the psychosocial impacts of cancer on siblings. This research is a qualitative stu...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.20884/1.jks.2019.14.2.873

Patient-Partners as Educators: Vulnerability Related to Sharing of Lived Experience

Kateryna Metersky PhD, RN, Rezwana Rahman MN(c), BScN, RN, Jennifer Boyle PhD • Journal of Patient Experience (2023)

Patient-partners are invaluable in health professions’ education. Sharing their lived experiences with prospective and current healthcare providers can provide an opportunity for these participants to hone their patient-centric skills. Howe...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1177/23743735231183677

Curva de estimativa das internações hospitalares nas regiões metropolitanas brasileiras: um estudo de série histórica

Graziella Denúbila Gomes, Carolina Marques Borges, Raquel Costa Rossete Melo, Ana Cristina Viana Campos • Revista Eletrônica de Enfermagem (2012)

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar as variações temporais na distribuição das internações hospitalares realizadas no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) em todas as Regiões Metropolitanas brasileiras entre os anos de 1995 e 2006. Trata-se de e...

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Active ageing among elderly community members: structural equation modeling analysis

Nayara Gomes Nunes Oliveira, Darlene Mara dos Santos Tavares • Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective: to propose a structural model of active ageing among elderly community members based on the World Health Organization’s theoretical framework and to identify the most relevant determinants of active ageing to the propos...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0110

Injectable mesoporous bioactive glass/sodium alginate hydrogel loaded with melatonin for intervertebral disc regeneration

Ruibang Wu, Leizhen Huang, Qinghong Xia, Zheng Liu et al. • Materials Today Bio (2023)

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a major contributing factor to both lower back and neck pain. As IDD progresses, the intervertebral disc (IVD) loses its ability to maintain its disc height when subjected to axial loading. This fai...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100731