The rapid spread of COVID-19 worldwide was accompanied by intense fears, confusion, worries, anger, and stress threatening people’s mental health. Unprecedented measures to slow down prevent the transmission have had various impacts on population’s health behaviour main purpose present study is investigate lockdown’s effects university students’ in Romania. Based a cross-sectional design, survey data were collected from sample 722 participants (247 males; M = 21.1 years; SD ± 1.73). A path...

"Population ageing, affecting both developed and developing countries nowadays, poses new challenges but also represents an opportunity for socio-economic systems in general, particular tourism recreation. In the light of recently designed EU silver economy policies, active ageing shapes itself to be attractive European leisure market. Seriously affected by COVID-19 health crisis, sector’s resilience depends on hospitality industry’s capacity adapt, innovate, respond society’s demographic...

The traditional Romanian village has recently seen unmistakable transformations. import of architectural styles from EU countries and the need to modernise dwellings, combined with considerable legislative voids regarding protection built-up heritage, have strongly modified architecture resulted in irremediable losses terms rural authenticity landscape aesthetics. This study aims analyse for preserving existing Certeze village, which been severely jeopardised by post-modern elements....

Lavender crops have had an impressive continuous development in recent years, being currently a suitable alternative to other traditional because they can yield high profit per hectare. This be especially useful Romania, with its prevalence of subsistence and semi-subsistence farms. study aims analyse the issue small emergent lavender farms context current Romanian agricultural background, including framework mechanisms for implementing Common Agricultural Policy at national level. The...

Traditionally a country of emigration, Romania recently experienced an increased migration influx, although it is more transit than destination for refugees and irregular migrants. Refugees often face difficulties when trying to meet their needs access essential services. This study aims explore the experiences barriers asylum seekers people with refugee backgrounds in accessing healthcare services Romania. It exploratory qualitative research design, which uses inductive deductive approach,...

Refugees and asylum seekers often confront particular challenges when accessing essential services in host countries. The difficulties these vulnerable groups face meeting educational needs are documented numerous studies. Although Romania experienced mainly transit migration, it is recently becoming a destination for refugees irregular migrants. Most people entering the country young or minors, access to education crucial their economic future successful integration process. present paper...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent the leading cause of death globally. Romania recorded highest mortality rate due to CVDs in EU 2022, with 162,984 deaths, while number registered patients surpassed 4 million. This study aims measure population’s potential spatial accessibility cardiovascular hospitals Romania, as timely access such healthcare facilities is crucial minimise avoidable CVDs. Although distance an essential parameter accessibility, time-based analysis more reflective...

The rapid spread of COVID-19 worldwide was accompanied by intense fears, confusion, worries, anger and stress threatening people’s mental health. Unprecedented measures to slow down prevent the transmission have had various impacts on population’s health behaviour main purpose present study is investigate lockdown’s effects university students’ in Romania. Based a cross-sectional design, survey data were collected from sample 722 participants (247...

In recent years, Bucharest’s residential dynamics have thrived, fueled by growing demand and an insufficient housing fund. This study aimed to analyze the satisfaction of those living in newly built dwellings. Its objectives were identify characteristics three new areas level among residents regarding both their dwellings neighborhoods. The investigation employed direct observations during fieldwork phase (through observation sheets mapping methods) surveys questionnaires with interviews...

Family is a notion that societies are consistently trying to define and redefine nowadays, according various interest groups. It also represents variable functioning within conditions of population aging, especially in developing countries. An analysis what family means must consider all the factors influence it both structurally terms size. The main objectives were identify perception fertile-aged women about measure its possible on target group’s demographic behavior. inquiry method was...

For a long time, wetlands were perceived as non-productive areas and drained in an attempt to increase Romania’s agricultural surface, without acknowledging their ecological functions. This paper aims identify possible restoration models for the Danube floodplain according principles of sustainable development needs population living working here. The research methodology included direct field observation, GIS techniques, survey method. analysis proved need achieving this area while ensuring...

The continuous growth of elderly population cohorts represents a global phenomenon influencing the design any country’s economic and social policies. In present context, an urban development planning challenge is encouraging active healthy lifestyle, transforming seniors into economically socially group that further ensures their successful ageing respects place attachment values. This study aims to depict overall image possibility achieve for Bucharest’s perception this matter. order do so,...

Cardiovascular deserts are areas that lack medical facilities, specialists and equipment to effectively diagnose, treat manage cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Romania registers the highest incidence mortality due CVDs in Europe. Population ageing is a significant concern, as it increases risk of demand for specialised care. Although almost 50% Romanians still live rural areas, most resources concentrated few large cities, leaving parts country underserved. This study used Application...

Abstract The coppersmiths’ uniqueness as a Roma clan is given by their traditional crafting legacy, they themselves acknowledge. They are one of the more conservative clans. Encouraged previous nomadic lifestyle, it hasn’t allowed them to blend with other clans or populations. Mixed marriages forbidden and members rare. aim this study identify elements that define ethnic identity coppersmiths clan, analyse features make out customary identity, measure self-segregation tendencies within...

Given that expired or unused medicines can be dangerous to both public health and the environment, legislative regulations on their handling management are set up worldwide.One of most critical measurement is good consumer advice safe disposal medicines.In this context, purpose study was assess attitude pharmaceuticals consumers in Bucharest towards after expiration date, as well review policy pharmaceutical institutions.The results showed but 80% cases, do not return drugs...

Gates represent an important component of the Romanian domestic life since historical times.They function as a barrier between sacred family space from inside household and potential dangers outside it.Traditional wooden gates have been inscribed with specic elements, thus functioning simultaneously utility conserving common identity through their symbolism.Szekely lesserknown studied element ethnocultural heritage, although area where they are located has in last few years will probably...