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Effort-reward imbalance and burnout among humanitarian aid workers.

open access: yesDisasters. The Journal of Disaster Studies, Policy and Management, 2018
This study sought to examine stress-related working conditions-defined in terms of effort-reward imbalance (ERI)-and their association with burnout among a large, international sample of humanitarian aid workers.
L. Jachens, J. Houdmont, Roslyn Thomas
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Real‐time assay of ribonucleotide reductase activity with a fluorescent RNA aptamer

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Ribonucleotide reductases (RNR) synthesize DNA building blocks de novo, making them crucial in DNA replication and drug targeting. FLARE introduces the first single‐tube real‐time coupled RNR assay, which enables isothermal tracking of RNR activity at nanomolar enzyme levels and allows the reconstruction of allosteric regulatory patterns and rapid ...
Jacopo De Capitani   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanisms of parasite‐mediated disruption of brain vessels

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Parasites can affect the blood vessels of the brain, often causing serious neurological problems. This review explains how different parasites interact with and disrupt these vessels, what this means for brain health, and why these processes matter. Understanding these mechanisms may help us develop better ways to prevent or treat brain infections in ...
Leonor Loira   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Shades of humanity: state sovereignty and humanitarian principles in the Syrian civil war

open access: yesJournal of International Humanitarian Action
In the Syrian civil war, the Syrian government has imposed numerous restrictions and employed violence to assert its sovereignty in humanitarian action, creating significant challenges for humanitarian aid organizations.
Ümit Seven
doaj   +1 more source

Time after time – circadian clocks through the lens of oscillator theory

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Oscillator theory bridges physics and circadian biology. Damped oscillators require external drivers, while limit cycles emerge from delayed feedback and nonlinearities. Coupling enables tissue‐level coherence, and entrainment aligns internal clocks with environmental cues.
Marta del Olmo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Relationship between Humanitarian Assistance and Aid for Development in the United Nations [PDF]

open access: yesRevista CIDOB d'Afers Internacionals, 1998
The present study deals with the close relationship between humanitarian assistance operations and aid for development and their incidence in the guidelines and activities of the United Nations. The starting point of the analysis of the current standards
Helena Torroja Mateu
doaj  

In situ molecular organization and heterogeneity of the Legionella Dot/Icm T4SS

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
We present a nearly complete in situ model of the Legionella Dot/Icm type IV secretion system, revealing its central secretion channel and identifying new components. Using cryo‐electron tomography with AI‐based modeling, our work highlights the structure, variability, and mechanism of this complex nanomachine, advancing understanding of bacterial ...
Przemysław Dutka   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Problems Encountered in Humanitarian Aid Logistics and Solution Suggestions by Integrated QFD Method: The Case of Hatay

open access: yesHitit Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi
In recent years, extraordinary situations and humanitarian crises have increased the number of studies in the field of humanitarian aid logistics.
Gülşah Ayvazoğlu, İskender Peker
doaj   +1 more source

Humanitarian aid of the European Union and United Nations: actions, responsibilities, and finances

open access: yesBulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series, 2015
The main purpose of the article is to analyze humanitarian aid provided by the European Union and the United Nations. The research includes a review of existing documents, reports, and studies on world humanitarian assistance.
Harat Aleksandra   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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