Open MIND

The RecAL D22.1 "Initial Data management plan" is to identify the project's research data and to describe how to make them findable, accessible, interoperable and re-usable (FAIR).

In task TD1.2 of WP16, CAT 12 - Rapidified Material Qualification and CAT 13 - Robust Design - focused on the paradigm shift needed in industrial design when dealing with secondary alloys, which variation in alloy composition determines the variation in mechanical performance.

This deliverable provides an overview of the Digital Product Passport, Distributed Ledger Technology, and blockchain applied to the needs of ALUMIL in order to demonstrate the use of DPPs in the Aluminium industry sector.

African Studies as a discipline faces ongoing debates regarding its theoretical foundations, methodological approaches, and relevance to contemporary societal challenges. Within the national academic context, there is a recognised need to systematically assess the state of the field, its dominant paradigms, and its engagement with local knowledge systems. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensi…

Rwanda's post-conflict economic transformation has been significantly shaped by deliberate policy reforms targeting the business environment. While improvements in global indices are documented, a granular analysis of the policy architecture and its governance mechanisms is required to understand sustainability and future challenges. This analysis aims to diagnose the core policy frameworks gover…

The informal economy constitutes a significant, yet poorly measured, component of economic activity in many African nations. In Côte d'Ivoire, its substantial contribution to national output is acknowledged, but estimates vary widely due to disparate methodological approaches, obscuring accurate fiscal and economic planning. This study aims to systematically compare the efficacy and outcomes of t…

We propose a testable framework for validating claims about reality: V = L ∧ C ∧ R, where operational truth requires Logic (internal coherence AND comprehensibility), Coherence (self-consistency AND consistency with established knowledge), and Reality Correspondence (observable phenomena OR measurable effects OR traceable patterns). We demonstrate that (1) all three components are necessary (proo…

Across Europe, career guidance systems and career guidance as a profession are undergoing a process of rapid transformation due to the advent and integration of artificial intelligence in learning, working, and career planning. From labour market intelligence tools to personalised skill profiling tools, artificial intelligence provides unprecedented opportunities for widening access, engaging cli…

The post-conflict institutional environment in Liberia presents a complex landscape for enterprise development, yet there is limited in-depth qualitative research on how firms navigate these systemic challenges to achieve growth. This study aims to identify and analyse the specific institutional barriers faced by Liberian enterprises and to understand the adaptive strategies they employ to pursue…

Wang, Lawrence K. (2026). From a Mexican Dream to an Eastern Lifelong Bond: The Love, Reincarnation, and Red Thread of Frida and Diego; Global Humanities and Liberal Arts, Lenox Institute Press, 2026(6H), June 8, 2026. 29 pages. .....ABSTRACT: This essay begins with the opera El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego and offers an original introduction to its Mexican love story of reunion across death, ar…

Lawrence K. Wang王抗曝 (2026) Happiness2 (Happiness2): A New English Interpretation of the Chinese Character 「囍」; 《「囍」字之中國文化與新英文詮釋研究》Global Humanities and Liberal Arts, Lenox Institute Press, Auburndale, Massachusetts, USA. Volume 2026, Issue 6B, 2026(6B), pp. 28. ABSTRACT: The Chinese character 「囍」 (Double Happiness) is one of the most recognizable symbols of traditional Chinese culture, especially…

王抗曝(Lawrence K. Wang)(2026), 《相依為命,相濡以沫》, Relying on Each Other, Moistening Each Other with Shared Breath: Together as One, Sustained by Love , Global Humanities and Liberal Arts, Lenox Institute Press, Auburndale, Massachusetts, USA. Volume 2026, Issue 6A, pp. 27. .............ABSTRACT: This poem adapts the "moistening each other with shared breath" fable from Zhuangzi, transforming its original…

This thesis examines political troublemaking in the medieval Roman Empire during the Komnenian period (1081–1183 CE), arguing that the nature and tactics of domestic opposition underwent a fundamental transformation across this century, reflecting a broader consolidation of dynastic power by the Komnenian family. Drawing on a prosopographical methodology and engaging critically with primary sourc…

Abstract The global reliance on chemical fungicides for plant disease control faces increasing scrutiny due to environmental persistence, human health risks, pathogen resistance, and ecosystem disruption. Biological fungicides, derived from microorganisms or natural products, offer a sustainable alternative. This review synthesizes empirical evidence from comparative studies evaluating the effica…

Abstract Climate change, driven by anthropogenic activities, is altering global ecosystems at an unprecedented rate. This review synthesizes current research on how changing climatic variables—including temperature, atmospheric CO₂ concentration, precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events—influence the incidence, severity, and geographic distribution of plant diseases. The complex interac…

Abstract Soil-borne plant diseases, caused by a diverse array of fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, and nematodes, represent a persistent and often cryptic threat to global agricultural productivity. Their management is inherently challenging due to the complexity of the soil ecosystem and the difficulty of early detection. This review synthesizes contemporary advances in diagnostic techniques—from trad…

Abstract Biological control utilizing beneficial microorganisms (biocontrol agents, BCAs) represents a sustainable and environmentally friendly strategy to manage plant diseases. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the mechanisms, efficacy, and application of bacterial, fungal, and viral antagonists against major plant pathogens. Beneficial microorganisms suppress pathogens through direc…

Abstract Integrated Disease Management (IDM) represents a paradigm shift from singular, often chemical-dependent control strategies towards a holistic, knowledge-based approach that combines multiple compatible tactics. This review synthesizes contemporary evidence on the effectiveness of IDM frameworks against major fungal, bacterial, viral, and nematode diseases of key global crops. Drawing fro…