EXPLORING THE TOURIST ATTRACTIVENESS OF CULTURAL SITES: THE CASE OF KAZAKHSTAN by Dinara KADYRBEKOVA, Aza YEVLOYEVA, Albina BEIKITOVA, Yerkegul DYUSSEKEYEVA, Bakyt AKTYMBAYEVA, Adil MOLDAGALIYEV, Yerlan ISSAKOV, Lóránt Dénes DÁVID*

“…Through correlation analysis, the acquired ratings were scrutinized, unveiling interconnections among variables and elucidating the primary factors shaping the attractiveness of cultural sites, namely safety and security at the site, the historical significance, accessibility for people with special needs, aesthetic and architectural value, as well as the availability of amenities such as restrooms, information centers, and guided tours.…”
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Combined effects of alginate based active edible coatings and irradiation treatment on the quality characteristics of Beef Meat at 2°C by Samir Smeti, Souha Tibaoui, Hayet Ben Haj Koubaier, Atef Lakoud, Naziha Atti

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Experimental Investigations of Offshore Sand Production Monitoring Based on the Analysis of Vibration in Response to Weak Shocks by Yichen Li, Gang Liu, Zongwen Jia, Min Qin, Gang Wang, Yinan Hu, Jialin He, Kai Wang

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Challenges of Engineering Skillsets Essential for Driving Circularity of Smart Cities by Benjamin Neale, Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Dan Li, Ayfer Donmez Cavdar, Rand Askar, Tatjana Tambovceva, Diana Bajare

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Embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Research and Beyond by Henry P. Foote, MD, Chuan Hong, PhD, Mohd Anwar, PhD, Maria Borentain, MD, Kevin Bugin, PhD, Nancy Dreyer, PhD, MPH, Josh Fessel, MD, PhD, Nitender Goyal, MD, Morgan Hanger, MPP, Adrian F. Hernandez, MD, Christoph P. Hornik, MD, PhD, MPH, Jennifer G. Jackman, PhD, MBA, Alistair C. Lindsay, MD, MPH, DPhil, Michael E. Matheny, MD, Kerem Ozer, MD, Jan Seidel, PhD, Norman Stockbridge, MD, PhD, Peter J. Embi, MD, Christopher J. Lindsell, PhD

“…Success is expected to require establishing rigorous data management and security protocols, fostering integrity and trust among stakeholders, and sharing information about the safety and effectiveness of AI applications. …”
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EXPLORING THE INFLUENCES ON DISPLACED CITIZENS' DECISION TO REPATRIATE: A CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FACTORS by Volodymyr Filippov, Iryna Bashynska, Elvin Yangulov

“…Positive factors include the improvement in the security situation, government programmes for displaced persons and the prospects for economic growth in the country as it begins to recover. …”
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Effects of moss restoration on surface runoff and initial soil erosion in a temperate vineyard by C. Gall, S. Oldenburg, M. Nebel, T. Scholten, S. Seitz

“…<p>Soil erosion threatens soil fertility and food security worldwide, with agriculture being both a cause and a victim. …”
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Rooting for Resilience: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) Boost Citrus Tolerance to Water Scarcity in Rangpur Lime and Carrizo Citrange Rootstocks by Sajjad Hussain, Mehwish Jan, Muhammad Fasih Khalid, Sakeena Tul-Ain Haider, Muhammad Arif Ali, Shakeel Ahmad, Samreen Sabir, Mamoudou Sétamou, Raphael Morillon

“…Fruits and vegetables play a crucial role in addressing food security challenges posed by the growing global population. …”
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Analysis of community older adult care facility construction and demand differentiation based on residential area and population attribute differences by Yanzhe Liu, Yaolei Wang, Guiping Guo, Tubao Yang, Tubao Yang, Yupeng Liu, Hongmei Gao, Tiejian Jiang, Xiangmin Li

“…To explore the differences in the needs of older adult people in the community for older adult care services, this study selected three basic needs: life care, medical security, and cultural and entertainment, as the primary indicators of community older adult care needs. …”
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Validation of a Questionnaire Assessing Pregnant Women’s Perspectives on Addressing the Psychological Challenges of Childbirth by Mihaela Corina Radu, Mihai Sebastian Armean, Razvan Daniel Chivu, Justin Aurelian, Melania Elena Pop-Tudose, Loredana Sabina Cornelia Manolescu

“…Conclusions: Each profile reflects different strategies for seeking control and security amid childbirth uncertainties. These include emphasizing the psychological benefits of vaginal birth, addressing medical risks, and focusing on the impact of interventions on child development. …”
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Lipidomics-based association study reveals genomic signatures of anti-cancer qualities of pigmented rice sprouts by Rhowell Navarro Tiozon, Rhowell Navarro Tiozon, Erstelle Pasion-Uy, Saleh Alseekh, Saleh Alseekh, Kristel June D. Sartagoda, Shem Gempesaw, Joel H. G. Tolentino, Alisdair R. Fernie, Alisdair R. Fernie, Nese Sreenivasulu

“…IntroductionThe genetic wealth present in pigmented rice varieties offer abundant variation in different sources of antioxidants to meet nutritional security targets among rice-consuming communities. …”
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Slope Aspect Differentiation of Pisha Sandstone Slide Erosion and Its Response to Meteorological Factors by REN Yanan, LI Long, ZHANG Shangxuan, ZHANG Yu, ZHOU Xingchen

“…[Objective] As a typical mode of gravity erosion in the Pisha sandstone area, debris sliding has become a significant source of coarse sand material within gullies, seriously threatening the ecological security of the basin. Clarifying the erosion mechanisms in this region is of great importance for the ecological protection and high-quality development strategy of the Yellow River Basin. …”
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Laryngeal cancer diagnosis based on improved YOLOv8 algorithm by Xin Nie, Xueyan Zhang, Di Wang, Yuankun Liu, Lumin Xing, Wenjian Liu

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Salicylic acid confers cadmium tolerance in wheat by regulating photosynthesis, yield and ionic homeostasis by Umer Hayat, Kaleem ul din, Muhammad Ahmad, Usman Zulfiqar, Maryium Sajjad, Muhammad Faisal Maqsood, Walid Soufan, P. V. Vara Prasad, Ivica Djalovic

“…Abstract Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) productivity and quality can be threatened by soil cadmium (Cd) contamination, posing a concern to food security. Salicylic acid (SA) is an endogenously produced signaling molecule that activates the defense system imparting abiotic stress tolerance in plants. …”
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Understanding the exodus: a 15-year retrospective cohort study on the pattern and determinants of migration among Nigerian doctors and dentists by Oghenebrume Wariri, Patience Toyin-Thomas, Itua C.G. Akhirevbulu, Oladapo Oladeinde, Oluchi Omogbai, Philippa Odika, John Osakue, Avwebo Ukueku, Efetobo Orikpete, Chinelo Iwegim, Efe E. Omoyibo, Jermaine Okpere, Uwaila Otakhoigbogie, Ekhosuehi T. Agho, Sunday C. Madubueze, Nnennaya C. Ugoji, Chukwunwike W. Ozegbe, Oti N. Aria, Paul Ikhurionan

“…The primary pull factors included security (56.3%), permanent residency (49.6%), and better pay in the destination country (46.7%). …”
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Sentralisasi Pengawasan Informasi Jaringan Menggunakan Blockchain Ethereum by Muhammad Fajar Sidiq, Akbari Indra Basuki, Halim Firdaus, Muhammad Aldi Baihaqi

“…The existing researches are unable to provide a secure, centralized monitoring system that satisfies three security aspects, namely: availability, integrity, and confidentiality. …”
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Mobile health in communication disorders: willingness to use, attitude, advantages, and challenges from the perspective of patients by Taleb Khodaveisi, Hamid Bouraghi, Soheila Saeedi, Marjan Ghazisaeedi, Mohammad-Sadegh Seifpanahi, Shokofeh Ahsanifar, Sara Vafaeeyan

“…Addressing challenges such as inadequate technological infrastructure and data security is crucial for successful implementation.…”
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Advanced glycation end products and risk of mortality in patients with cirrhosis: a prospective cohort study by Mohsen Shaygan Tabar, Maryam Nilghaz, Azita Hekmatdoost, Fereshteh Pashayee-Khamene, Zeinab Mokhtari, Sara Karimi, Saleheh Ahmadzadeh, Mehdi Saberifiroozi, Behzad Hatami, Zahra Yari

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The Mycobacterium ulcerans toxin mycolactone causes destructive Sec61-dependent loss of the endothelial glycocalyx and vessel basement membrane to drive skin necrosis by Louise Tzung-Harn Hsieh, Belinda S Hall, Jane Newcombe, Tom A Mendum, Sonia Santana Varela, Yagnesh Umrania, Michael J Deery, Wei Q Shi, Josué Diaz-Delgado, Francisco J Salguero, Rachel E Simmonds

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FEAR OF SOCIAL ALIENATION OF LOVE AS GENDER CHARACTERISTICS by V. V. Melnyk, L. І. Моzhovyi, I. A. Reshetova

“…The considered phenomenon of the fear of alienation of love is interpreted as the result of the ontological and gender alienation of a person who has lost a sense of security (due to the collapse of the value universe) and plunged into a continuous interindividual rivalry.…”
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