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The public administration and the services it offers have an important role in the lives of citizens. The purpose of this research was to identify the factors that influence citizens' perception of community public services in order to improve and make them more efficient. In order to conduct the research we used a mixed-method approach. In the context of the quantitative analysis, the sample comprises 798 beneficiaries of public services from Brașov County. In the context of the qualitative analysis, the sample comprises directors of institutions that offer public services in Romania and people with decision-making roles at the level of Brașov County. The results revealed that the citizens of Brașov County have a positive opinion about public services, and that factors such as age, living environment and income influence their level of satisfaction with these services. Furthermore, the results of the qualitative analysis offered information about the measures that could be implemented in order to improve the public services. Given that the main measure mentioned by the respondents refers to digitization, we argue that digitization might be the key element in maintaining the sustainability of public services and in increasing people's satisfaction with them. © 2023 by the authors.
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Organizations in general, and higher education institutions in particular, had to face many challenges during the pandemic in order to carry out their usual activities. Since communications and interactions between universities and students were required to take place online, the messages sent by universities on their social media platforms held greater importance. In this regard, the purpose of the paper was to identify the promotion strategies used by European universities on Face-book and Instagram in the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Thus, we were interested in identifying differences and similarities in the types of messages European universities sent on the two social networks, regarding the way they communicated about sustainability. The method used in order to conduct the research was content analysis, while having as an instrument a content analysis grid. We analyzed the activity of 20 European universities included in the World University Rankings 2021. The results of the research revealed that universities communicated more on Facebook than on Instagram, that the most frequent messages regarding sustainability were the ones about the actions carried out by universities in order to protect the environment, and that they registered a higher engagement rate on Instagram than on Facebook. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
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The purpose of this review is to carry out an overall evaluation of the scientific literature on the selection of the best candidate as an animal translation model. We used the PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science Core Collection and medRxiv/BioRxiv (preprint materials) databases for original research published in English to September 2020. Review research was conducted in accordance with the preferred reporting elements for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA). The inclusion criteria were: establishing animal models (mouse, ferret, dog, cat, primates, etc.) for SARS-CoV-2, prophylaxis, therapy and vaccines. The exclusion criteria were: books, guidelines and protocols, population genetics. This review highlights the distinct advantages and limitations of each animal model, which should be taken into account in the design of studies, the interpretation of pathogenic mechanisms or extrapolation of the results of therapy or vaccines in humans. In order to generate results that are consistent, reproducible and comparable between studies, it is necessary to harmonize the protocols for experimentation on animal models.
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In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of protective equipment worldwide, we aimed to study the literature for finding guidelines in the 3D manufacture of respiratory masks. We have searched for papers in CI-EXPANDED, SSCI, A&HCI, CPCI-S, CPCI-SSH, BKCI-S, BKCI-SSH, ESCI, CCR-EXPANDED, IC, using '3D printing materials sterilization' and '3D printing materials disinfection' keywords. From 80 results in databases, after refining, we selected six papers. We have also searched for manufacturers' information regarding 3D printing materials sterilization or disinfection. We have found seven materials that are suitable for 3D printing and sterilization, with regards to multiple utilizations. Analyzing the properties and recommendations for sterilization of elements obtained by 3D printing, a thorough filaments structures/behavior research for most of the 3D models for printing is needed regarding synthetic polymers suitable for 3D printing;also, to establish the physical and chemical properties resulted after the reactions with sterilizing substances. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors want to help and find guidelines in the 3D manufacture for producing respiratory masks. © 2021 Syscom 18 SRL. All rights reserved.