Ştefan cel Mare University of Suceava

Accelerated Degradation of Polypropylene Mitigated by Cooperative Effect of n-SiO2 and Rosemary Extract

This study analyzes the stabilization effects of silica nanoparticles and rosemary extract on polypropylene during accelerated degradation caused by exposure to γ-rays. The accurate procedures involved in the mitigation of oxidative degradation (isothermal and nonisothermal chemi...

Deep-Learning-Based Assessment of Breast Arterial Calcification on Mammography: Technical Validation, Cardiovascular Prognostic Value, and Clinical Translation—A Narrative Review

Breast arterial calcification (BAC) is a manifestation of medial arterial calcification frequently detected incidentally on screening mammography. Increasing evidence suggests that BAC may also serve as a marker of cardiovascular risk. This narrative review critically synthesizes...

Sunflower Sector Performance in Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria During 2005–2024: A Comparative Assessment of Production, Climate, Markets, and Trade

Assessing the performance of a sunflower sector requires more than simply tracking production volumes. How the sector performs over time also depends on yield stability, climate exposure, market adjustment, and the way trade is structured. This study provides an integrated overvi...

The WoKaS-Iso database: workflow for a global compilation of oxygen-18 and deuterium records in karst springs and cave drip water for enhanced understanding of karst systems

For analysing karst hydrogeological systems, observations of karst springs and cave drips are considered indispensable. In addition to hydrometric observations, knowing the oxygen and hydrogen stable isotope ratios has improved the understanding of vadose zone and aquifer dynamic...

Digitizing tree marking operations: a comparative field performance evaluation of the RFID technology for timber traceability

The integration of digital technologies into forest management represents a promising approach for improving timber traceability and supporting sustainable forest operations. Among these technologies, radio frequency identification (RFID) systems are considered one of the most ef...

Targeting the Gut Microbiome in Cardiovascular Disease: Current Therapeutic Strategies and Future Perspectives

The gut microbiota is increasingly recognized as an important modulator of cardiovascular health, demonstrating complicated interactions among diet, metabolism, immunology and host physiology. Evidence is accumulating that changes in the composition and function of the gut microb...

Large-scale benchmarking of prokaryotic annotation tools across thousands of species

Abstract Background Genome annotation is an important step in deriving functional meaning from prokaryotic sequencing data, yet systematic evaluations guiding tool selection are lacking. We present the first large-scale investigation of four prominent open-source annotation tools...

System level governance of generative AI risks in cross border e-commerce supply chains

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly embedded in cross-border e-commerce supply chains, where digital platforms support automated content generation, product recommendation, customer interaction, supplier evaluation, compliance automation, and sustainability...

From Biomass to Filament: Processing and Performance of a PLA Poly(lactic acid) Pine Cone-Filled Composite in Additive Manufacturing

This research evaluates the compounding, processing, and performance of a sustainable biocomposite filament for additive manufacturing, utilizing poly(lactic acid) (PLA) filled with raw pine cone (Pinus sylvestris) flour at 5 and 10 wt% filler contents. Tensile properties, surfac...

A Physics-Based Algorithm for Dynamic CO2 Emissions Estimation in Demand-Responsive Transport and Ride-Hailing Services

As road transport is a major contributor to anthropogenic CO2 emissions, the importance of sustainable mobility planning and fleet management becomes very clear. Therefore, this article proposes a physics-based mathematical framework for dynamic estimation of CO2 emissions. The p...

Sustainability adoption in global family firms: a strategic and socio-emotional perspective

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the drivers of sustainability in family businesses globally. It examines how strategic and socio-emotional considerations shape sustainability adoption and distinguishes between voluntary adoption and adoption driven by external pressure, an...

Measuring Refusal in Romantic Relationships: Psychometric Properties of the Refusal Frequency Scale, Refusal Impact Scale, and Refusal Index in Romanian Culture

This study developed and validated three measures of refusal in romantic relationships: Refusal Frequency (RF), Refusal Impact (RI), and the Refusal Index (Rx), which combines Refusal Frequency and Interpretation. Data from 509 participants were used to examine their psychometric...