GLAMPING—A POST-PANDEMIC TOURISM MODEL: FROM THEORETICAL DEFINITION TO SPATIO-TEMPORAL MAPPING IN THE SOUTH-WEST OLTENIA REGION, ROMANIA by DRĂGULEASA IONUȚ-ADRIAN, NIȚĂ AMALIA, MAZILU MIRELA, BĂNUȚ MARIA MĂDĂLINA, BĂBĂȚ ANDREI-FLORIN

“…The following methods are used in this study: the compilation method, the cartographic method, the instantaneous observation technique, and the analysis and synthesis method. In the current context of the uncertainty regarding possible travel restrictions and social distancing due to the emergence, spread, and increase in the number of cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV)—a virus that mainly leads to respiratory infections (diseases)—tourism activities specific to the rural environment, such as outdoor nature walks, visits to peasant households in villages, hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting, handicrafts, and horseback riding, provide tourists with not only the opportunity to avoid possible infections but also a favorable environment for rest and relaxation.…”
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Emotional processing as mechanism of change in brief good psychiatric management for borderline personality disorder: results of a randomized controlled trial by Ueli Kramer, Loris Grandjean, José Blanco Machinea, Hélène Beuchat, Setareh Ranjbar, Yves de Roten, Jean-Nicolas Despland, Philippe Conus, Stéphane Kolly

“…The assessment of mechanisms of change contributes to focus the treatment on the essential ingredients of change. The current study aims to demonstrate the emotional processing as a mechanism of change, assessed in an ecologically valid experimental context, of brief GPM. …”
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A high spatial resolution suitability layers to support feasible power plant site selection in China by Jianxiang Shen, Rui Wang, Shihui Zhang, Jiachen Wang, Can Wang, Wenjia Cai

“…Abstract China is undergoing significant energy system transitions to meet carbon neutrality targets, which requires the rapid deployment of new power plants, driven by the need for large-scale renewable energy expansion and increasing electricity demand. Moreover, the policy context emphasizes the critical need for effective local land planning and integrated ecological conservation. …”
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Deciphering hypothalamic pathology in ALS: insights into non-motor symptoms and disease progression by Jeryn Chang, Annissa H. Teo, Thomas B. Shaw, Luc Dupuis, Shyuan T. Ngo, Frederik J. Steyn

“…We critically examine current imaging approaches and their technical limitations and explore neuroendocrine dysfunction across the hypothalamic-pituitary axes. …”
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Characterizing dengue transmission in rural areas: A systematic review. by Olivia Man, Alicia Kraay, Ruth Thomas, James Trostle, Gwenyth O Lee, Charlotte Robbins, Amy C Morrison, Josefina Coloma, Joseph N S Eisenberg

“…In some rural areas, the force of infection appears to be increasing over time, as measured by increasing seroprevalence in children and thus likely decreasing age of first infection, suggesting that rural dengue transmission may be a relatively recent phenomenon. …”
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Physical culture as a key to post-injury recovery in sports: Methods and future perspectives by Olesia Kholodova, Oksana Yudenko, Oksana Konovalenko, Odnovorchenko Igor, Veronika Doroshenko

“… Sports injuries are a significant concern affecting both health and athletic performance, especially among adolescents, whose participation in organized sports continues to increase. This study explored the role of physical culture in post-injury recovery within a sports context, with a particular focus on adolescent athletes. …”
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Therapeutic use of transcranial ultrasound for epilepsy: A review by Lara Hogeveen, Paul Boon, Ann Mertens, Lennart Verhagen, Kristl Vonck

“…The limitations are addressed, and the technique is discussed in the context of currently available therapies for DRE.…”
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Exploring business students' perceptions of artificial intelligence's impact on the labor market: a pilot study by Nicolae Istudor, Vasile Dinu, George-Laurențiu Șerban-Oprescu, Liana Badea, Silvia-Elena Iacob, Andrei Hrebenciuc

“…Existing literature varies from topics touching on the AI ethics to the future of the labor market. Current research highlights significant divergences and a lack of consensus on the future implications of AI, leading to a heterogeneous perception among the general public. …”
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A multi-faceted review of wind turbine optimization techniques: Metaheuristics and related issues by Hegazy Rezk, Abdul Ghani Olabi, Tabbi Wilberforce, Enas Taha Sayed

“…Wind energy conversion is increasingly attracting attention as a viable renewable energy source due to its ability to satisfy electricity requirements while considering economic and environmental factors. …”
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Nutritional Evaluation of Some Complementary Food Mixtures for Weaning Stage by El-Shahat, G. El-Dreny, Marwa, M. Shaheen, Hend, M. Saleh

“…In this context, the current experiment was conducted to form a weaning food (12 mixtures) for babies from six to twenty-four months of age that includes fruits, vegetables, and grains consisting of bananas, kiwi, and pumpkin mixed with beans, rice, date powder, and dried milk. …”
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Micro-screw extrusion 3D printing of multiscale ternary nanocomposite absorbers – Part II: Design and process simulation of the extrusion system by Jiahang Zhang, Dongsheng Li, Mingming Wang

“…In the context of structural–functional integration, the development of advanced functional resin-based composites using Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology has become a prominent research area. …”
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Evaluation of deepseek, gemini, ChatGPT-4o, and perplexity in responding to salivary gland cancer by Ahmed Bashah, Abdulkhaleq Salem, Ali Al-waqeerah, Eslam Ghaleb, Natheer Wahan, Ahmed Awad, Omran Al-tos, Gang Chen

“…Abstract Background Artificial intelligence AI platforms, such as Gemini, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Perplexity, are increasingly utilized to support clinical decision-making, yet their accuracy in specific medical domains remains variable. …”
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Methylphenidate in Borderline Personality Disorder: Assessing Its Therapeutic Potential and Limitations by Simone Pardossi, Alessandro Cuomo, Despoina Koukouna, Mario Pinzi, Bernardo Firenzuoli, Andrea Fagiolini

“…Impulsivity is increasingly recognized as a transdiagnostic feature that spans multiple psychiatric disorders, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders. …”
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Modeling Retail Buildings Within Renewable Energy Communities: Generation and Implementation of Reference Energy Use Profiles by Samuele Lozza, Matteo Caldera, Daniele Fava, Martina Ferrando, Francesco Causone

“…In a constantly evolving context where non-dispatchable renewable energy sources (RESs) are becoming increasingly widespread, the role of Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) is gaining momentum as a way to promote distributed self-consumption. …”
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Detection-Driven Gaussian Mixture Probability Hypothesis Density Multi-Target Tracker for Airborne Infrared Platforms by Mingyu Hong, Jiarong Wang, Ming Zhu, Shenyi Cao, Haitao Nie, Xiangdong Xu

“…The findings from the experiments indicate that the proposed algorithm surpasses current methodologies regarding effectiveness, accuracy, and robustness in the context of infrared multi-target tracking tasks, thereby meeting the requirements associated with airborne infrared target tracking tasks.…”
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Advances of traditional Chinese medicine preclinical mechanisms and clinical studies on diabetic peripheral neuropathy by Yuna Zhang, Xianglong Wu, Wenhui Yao, Yadong Ni, Xuansheng Ding

“…Considering there is no specific drug for the management of DPN, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has increasingly drawn attention of clinicians and researchers around the world due to its characteristics of multiple targets, active components, and exemplary safety.Objective To summarize the current status of TCM in the treatment of DPN and provide directions for novel drug development, the clinical effects and potential mechanisms of TCM used in treating DPN were comprehensively reviewed.Methods Existing evidence on TCM interventions for DPN was screened from databases such as PubMed, the Cochrane Neuromuscular Disease Group Specialized Register (CENTRAL), and the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure Database (CNKI). …”
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Towards Therapeutic Delivery of Extracellular Vesicles: Strategies for In Vivo Tracking and Biodistribution Analysis by Giuliana Di Rocco, Silvia Baldari, Gabriele Toietta

“…Extracellular vesicles (EVs), such as microvesicles and exosomes, are membranous structures containing bioactive material released by several cells types, including mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs). Increasing lines of evidences point to EVs as paracrine mediators of the beneficial effects on tissue remodeling associated with cell therapy. …”
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AN AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATION PRACTICES OF QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN GHANA by D. Owusu-Manu, A Torku, E Pärn, M.N Addy, D.J Edwards

“…A total of 43 questionnaires were administered to the entire population and 24 were retrieved. The current level of innovation practices amongst the Ghanaian QS firms was interpreted using Rogers’ innovation diffusion theory. …”
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“Cultural Code” of a Virtual Personality: Social Safety in the Digital Age by Andrey V. Ivanov, Vadim E. Kozlov, Rishat A. Guzeirov

“…The phenomenon of virtual identity is considered as a part of philosophical - anthropological paradigm, taking into account the current social context and possible prospects. Using the methodological principles of E. …”
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Expanding the CAR toolbox with high throughput screening strategies for CAR domain exploration: a comprehensive review by Sebastien Anguille, Eva Lion, Khloe S Gordon, Michael E Birnbaum, Gils Roex

“…High throughput screening methods facilitate simultaneous investigation of hundreds of thousands of CAR domain combinations, allowing discovery of novel domains and increasing our understanding of how they behave in the context of a CAR. …”
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