Alexandra Grecu

Geospatial analysis of tuberculosis incidence in relation to socio-economic and environmental indicators in Romania

Jenna Zabroski, Daniel Peptenatu, Beatrice Mahler, Amr S. Soliman et autres

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health burden. Romania experiences some of the highest rates of TB compared to other European countries. TB incidence is spatially clustered throughout Romania, and the reasoning behind this is likely linked to various environmental and …

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Using Succolarity as a Measure of Slope Accessibility in Undeveloped Areas

Daniel Peptenatu, Ion Andronache, Marian Marin, Helmut Ahammer et autres

The assessment of forest health and terrain usability is closely tied to slope accessibility. Current methods for evaluating terrain accessibility based solely on slope characteristics often lack precision and fail to capture the combined effects of topography and vegetation. This study introduces …

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Pediatric Pleural Effusion and Pneumococcal Vaccination Trends in the Pre- and Post-COVID Era: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Maria Mitrică, Luciana Petrescu, Oana Falup‐Pecurariu, Laura Bleotu et autres

Background/Objectives: Pleural effusion represents an accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, frequently associated with pneumonia. There has been a gradual increase in cases among children in recent years, with a notable rise during the post-pandemic period, potentially due to immune debt, …

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The Impact of Urban Expansion on Land Use in Emerging Territorial Systems: Case Study Bucharest-Ilfov, Romania

Daniel Constantin Diaconu, Daniel Peptenatu, Andreea Karina Gruia, Alexandra Grecu et autres

Economic pressure on agricultural land is generating major changes in affected territorial systems. The development of methodologies to analyze the pressure on agricultural land is one of the main concerns regarding food security and how to provide fresh produce to large cities. …

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The Impact of Environmental Contamination on Lung Cancer Incidence in Romania

Beatrice Mahler, Daniel Peptenatu, Aurel Mihail Băloi, Răzvan Mihail Papuc et autres

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Environmental Contamination and Distribution of Tuberculosis in Romania

Daniel Peptenatu, Aurel Mihail Băloi, Octavian Andronic, Andreea Karina Gruia et autres

The impact of environmental factors on public health is increasingly recognized globally, and infectious diseases such as tuberculosis are significantly influenced by the quality of the environment. The research examines the correlation between contamination of the environment and the elevated prevalence of …

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The Role of Road Accessibility for Tourists in the Valorization of Archaeological Resources in the Dobrogea Region, Romania

Vasile-Gabriel Dascălu, Alexandra Grecu, Andreea Karina Gruia, Viorel Mihăilă et autres

Given that spatial accessibility to tourist resources is crucial for tourism development, this study analyzes the role of the distance between tourists and archaeological sites in the Dobrogea region of Romania. This study highlights the impact of road distance in the valorization …

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Spatio‐Temporal Pattern of Tuberculosis Distribution in Romania and Particulate Matter Pollution Associated With Risk of Infection

Daniel Peptenatu, Aurel Băloi, Octavian Andronic, Alexandra Bolocan et autres

Abstract The study proposes a dynamic spatio‐temporal profile of the distribution of tuberculosis incidence and air pollution in Romania, where this infectious disease induces more than 8,000 new cases annually. The descriptive analysis for the years 2012–2021 assumes an identification of the …

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Correction to: A new fractal index to classify forest fragmentation and disorder

Daniel Peptenatu, Ion Andronache, Helmut Ahammer, Marko Radulović et autres

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The Spatial‐Temporal Dimension of Oncological Prevalence and Mortality in Romania

Daniel Peptenatu, Iulia Daniela Nedelcu, Corina Silvia Pop, Adrian Gabriel Simion et autres

The objective of this study was to identify spatial disparities in the distribution of cancer hotspots within Romania. Additionally, the research aimed to track prevailing trends in cancer prevalence and mortality according to a cancer type. The study covered the timeframe between …

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Testing the efficiency and versatility of Helbo photodynamic therapy in periodontal disease

Alexandra Roi, Laura Cristina Rusu, Iolanda Muntean, Alexandra Grecu et autres

Helbo photodynamic therapy is a treatment method that combines light and photosensitizers to eliminate specific cells. This therapy has gained interest as a possible treatment for various medical conditions, such as cancer, infections, and periodontal diseases. This study aims to demonstrate the …

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A new fractal index to classify forest fragmentation and disorder

Daniel Peptenatu, Ion Andronache, Helmut Ahammer, Marko Radulović et autres

Abstract Context Forest loss and fragmentation pose extreme threats to biodiversity. Their efficient characterization from remotely sensed data therefore has strong practical implications. Data are often separately analyzed for spatial fragmentation and disorder, but no existing metric simultaneously quantifies both the shape …

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