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Analysis of maritime piracy trends and patterns using spatial autocorrelation in Africa

open access: yesJournal of International Maritime Safety, Environmental Affairs, and Shipping
Many studies have analyzed causation factors for piracy, but failed to quantitatively examine how piracy trends in regions have changed. The research aimed to establish the changing patterns of maritime piracy in Africa.
Whitney Akhahenda   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Global Cooperation in Combating Sea Piracy: The Factors behind Global Piracy Trends

open access: yesHasanuddin Law Review, 2016
The rising number of sea travel is followed by the emerging number of sea crimes such as sea piracy and maritime terrorism. In recent two decades, the number of crimes on the sea have shown an alarming figure, where areas with a dense traffic of vessels ...
Radillah Khaerany, Maskun
doaj   +1 more source

Information systems and digitization of traditional knowledge: Trends in cultural heritage and memory institutions and the WIPO Genetic Resources Treaty*

open access: yesThe Journal of World Intellectual Property, Volume 29, Issue 1, Page 130-161, March 2026.
Abstract Understanding the role of information communication technologies (ICTs) in development, especially in relation to marginalized populations, has been the focus of many related disciplinary categories within the broader ecosystem of information sciences.
Chidi Oguamanam
wiley   +1 more source

Population Structure and Reproductive Biology of the Bait Worm Sipunculus cf. nudus in Northeastern Brazil

open access: yesMarine Ecology, Volume 47, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT Sipunculans are unsegmented marine annelids distributed from intertidal to deep sediments, playing important roles in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health. The Sipunculus nudus species complex is exploited as food and bait in several regions, yet reproductive data at the population level remain scarce, especially for Atlantic populations ...
Erika Catugy   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stress‐Induced Melting Controlled Failure Mechanisms of Methane Hydrate

open access: yesAdvanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 10, 18 February 2026.
We study methane hydrate via nanoindentation and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), finding its regional melting and mechanical properties, challenging existing views on hydrogen‐bonded crystals. Abstract Methane hydrate, a kind of nonstoichiometric crystalline, attracted worldwide attentions as a promising substitute energy. Its Dissociation is thought
Yanlong Li   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fear and Loathing on the High Seas: Affective Dimensions of Justice in Kenya’s Piracy Trials

open access: yesOcean and Society
Piracy off the coast of Somalia captured international attention in the early 2010s. The regional approach to prosecuting piracy in East Africa required multi‐state participation and involved an array of local and international actors that ultimately ...
Brittany VandeBerg   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Goldilocks: American Precious Metals and the Rise of the West

open access: yesReview of Income and Wealth, Volume 72, Issue 1, February 2026.
ABSTRACT We estimate the contribution of the American precious metal windfall to Western Europe's growth performance in the early modern period. The exogenous nature of American precious metal extraction allows for the identification of monetary effects.
Yao Chen, Nuno Palma, Felix Ward
wiley   +1 more source

Nutrient Composition of Marine Fish Species From the East African Coast: Implications for Food and Nutrition Security

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
This study novel analytical data of 24 commonly consumed marine fish species from East Africa to assess their nutrient content and contribution to Codex nutrient reference values. Results showed that small fish species, typically eaten whole, are richer in key micronutrients compared to larger, filleted species. These findings highlight the nutritional
Mackrina Patrick Nombo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Cross‐Disciplinary Analysis of AI Policies in Academic Peer Review

open access: yesLearned Publishing, Volume 39, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Rapid advances of artificial intelligence (AI) have substantially impacted the field of academic publishing. This study examines AI integration in peer review by analysing policies from 439 high‐ and 363 middle‐impact factor (IF) journals across disciplines. Using grounded theory, we identify patterns in AI policy adoption. Results show 83% of
Zhongshi Wang, Mengyue Gong
wiley   +1 more source

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