Prikupljanje statističkih podataka međunarodnog turističkog prometa na otvorenom prostoru: metodologija i primjena - slučaj Regije Veneto

It is now generally acknowledged the need of collecting information on the expenditure behaviour of inbound tourists, which is crucial for estimating the macro-economic impact of tourism in an area (open or closed) in terms of GDP, employment and balance of payments. The survey on inbound tourist expenditure in the Veneto region here described represents the first step towards the development of a Regional Tourism Information System, useful not only for researchers but also for all public and private operators involved in tourism management, marketing and planning. The paper describes objectives, methodology and organisation of this survey, by providing the analytical framework for the systematic collection of data on characteristics and consumption behaviour of inbound tourists.Danas je opće poznata potreba za prikupljanjem informacija o potrošnji stranih turista, što je ključno za ocjenjivanje makroekonomskog utjecaja turizma na GDP, zaposlenost i bilancu plaćanja u jednom području (otvorenom ili zatvorenom). Prikaz istraživanja o potrošnji stranih turista u Regiji Veneto, koje je u radu prezentirano, predstavlja prvi korak prema razvoju informacijskog sustava same regije, koji ne samo daje koristan istraživačima i znanstvenicima nego i svim javnim i privatnim poduzetnicima turističkog menadžmenta, marketinga i planiranja. U radu su opisani ciljevi, metodologija i organizacija tog istraživanja, koje je dalo odgovarajući analitički okvir za sustavno prikupljanje podataka o karakteristikama i potrošnji stranih turista

Medical Device Development for Children and Young People—Reviewing the Challenges and Opportunities

Development of specific medical devices (MDs) is required to meet the healthcare needs of children and young people (CYP). In this context, MD development should address changes in growth and psychosocial maturation, physiology, and pathophysiology, and avoid inappropriate repurposing of adult technologies. Underpinning the development of MD for CYP is the need to ensure MD safety and effectiveness through pediatric MD-specific regulations. Contrary to current perceptions of limited market potential, the global pediatric healthcare market is expected to generate around USD 15,984 million by 2025. There are 1.8 billion young people in the world today; 40% of the global population is under 24, creating significant future healthcare market opportunities. This review highlights a number of technology areas that have led to successful pediatric MD, including 3D printing, advanced materials, drug delivery, and diagnostic imaging. To ensure the targeted development of MD for CYP, collaboration across multiple professional disciplines is required, facilitated by a platform to foster collaboration and drive innovation. The European Pediatric Translational Research Infrastructure (EPTRI) will be established as the European platform to support collaboration, including the life sciences industrial sector, to identify unmet needs in child health and support the development, adoption, and commercialization of pediatric MDs

Reengineering the Museum’s Role in the Tourism Value Chain: Towards an IT Business Model

At the beginning of the 21st century, museums find themselves struggling to maintain audience in competition with an increasing number of leisure and cultural attractions. Their traditional mission is leaving room to a strategic approach in which conservation and marketing harmonize to create new cultural experiences that appeal to leisure consumers and attract sponsors. The electronic management of contents, reference communities, and distribution channels offers valuable insights and solutions to these institutions. This article outlines the competitive responses that can be adopted by online museums, discusses the reengineering of their role in the tourism market, and proposes a prototype of a multimedia portal aimed at creating valuable synergies between cultural and tourist services. Museum Tourism value chain Positioning Cultural marketing Multimedia information systems Cultural porta

Senior Tourism: Interdisciplinary Perspectives On Aging and Traveling

This volume aims to bridge the disciplinary gap between tourism studies and aging studies. It investigates the intersections of tourism and aging from a variety of perspectives that focus on the many ways in which senior tourism is socially constructed and/or individually experienced. The essays tackle key topics ranging from the socio-economic aspects of post-retirement travel to the representations of the traveling elderly in literature, film and media, and the influence of travel on late-life creativity

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Preterm Infants: The Role of Nutritional Management in Minimizing Glycemic Variability

Glycemic variability (GV) is common in preterm infants. In the premature population, GV is a risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Both hypo- and hyperglycemia can impair neurodevelopment. We investigated the impact of continuous versus intermittent tube enteral feeding on GV. In our prospective observational study, 20 preterm infants with a gestational age ≤ 34 weeks at either continuous or intermittent bolus full enteral feeding. For five days, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) was utilized, which was achieved through the subcutaneous insertion of a sensor. A total of 27,532 measurements of blood glucose were taken. The mean amplitude of glycemic excursions did not differ between the two cohorts statistically. Continuous feeding resulted in higher positive values, increasing the risk of hypo- and hyperglycemia. Subjects who were small for their gestational age had a higher standard deviation during continuous feeding (p = 0.001). Data suggest that intermittent bolus nutrition is better for glycemic control than continuous nutrition. Nutritional management optimization of preterm infants appears to be critical for long-term health. In the future, CGM may provide a better understanding of the optimal glucose targets for various clinical conditions, allowing for a more personalized approach to management

Cold Atmospheric Plasma Treatment of Infected Skin Tissue: Evaluation of Sterility, Viability, and Integrity

Sterilization of equipment and tissues is a common clinical practice: there are different chemical, mechanical, and electromagnetic aseptic techniques for inactivating microorganisms. In particular, skin tissue banks are investigating new methods to efficiently decolonize skin tissues, while preserving their structural features. In recent years, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has demonstrated bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal properties, due to the generation of reactive species and charged particles. For this reason, the aim of this paper is to demonstrate that the implementation of a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) treatment in air can effectively decontaminate skin tissue from Staphylococcus aureus, retaining cell viability and skin integrity. Fresh skin samples, taken from multitissue donors, were contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus and treated with a DBD source, to verify the level of bacterial decontamination induced by plasma. Cell viability and structural properties of skin tissue were investigated using MTT assay and hematoxylin-eosin staining, respectively. Our results show that CAP can sterilize skin tissue with a bacterial load up to 103 CFU/cm2; moreover, it does not affect cell viability, and no loss of skin structural properties was observed. Thus, CAP treatment could be considered an innovative method for decolonization of human skin, without inducing any microscopic tissue damage, while keeping good cell viability