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ABSTRACT As public protection systems, Social Services play a crucial role in promoting social cohesion, with resilience being a key factor. This study analyzes the predictive role of resilience in Social Services and its relationship to with life and work satisfaction, engagement, sense of humour, and coping strategies. Resilience is conceptualised at two levels: (i) individual resilience defined as professionals’ capacity to adapt, recover, and grow after adversity; and (ii) organisational resilience, defined as agencies’ capacity to sustain and restore core functions through planning and adaptive routines. Data were collected from 170 social services professionals using validated instruments (CD-RISC; BRT-53; OJSS; UWES; SWLS; CSI; MSHS). Age, years of experience, workplace and academic background were considered as covariates. Results show that resilience (individual and organisational) is strongly associated with satisfaction, adaptive coping strategies, and work engagement and, to a lesser extent, with sense of humour. These findings contribute to a better understanding of resilience processes within Social Services and their impact on the development of work-related variables, which are essential for achieving organisational goals.

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Purpose This study aims to advance the understanding of tourism destination ecosystems amid smart tourism transformations by exploring an extended destination ecosystem. It focuses on its structure, integration patterns of tourism and non-tourism actors, networking behaviours, mediation engagement and ecosystem leadership. Design/methodology/approach This study employs the digital network to examine the ecosystem’s structure and behaviours. Using databases and web crawling, it identifies 36,813 entities and analyses relationships among 1,117 key actors. Findings Strong integration with tourism actors makes ICT actors and various institutional and socioeconomic non-tourism (ISEN) actors indispensable ecosystem components. ICT actors, mostly foreign, play a central role, with general ICT outperforming travel tech. However, prioritising ICT ties alone is insufficient for ecosystem leadership or deeper integration for tourism actors. Links to ISEN actors, alongside ICT actors, high connectivity and diverse ties are essential for leadership. Connections to other tourism actors are relevant for greater integration and mediation. Networking behaviours of destination management organisations and public bodies differed from those observed across other sectors. Practical implications Tourism governance and management should engage actors beyond core tourism sectors to foster resilient ecosystems, while businesses aiming for greater leadership should diversify networks beyond ICT actors. Actionable recommendations are provided. Originality/value This research introduces a novel methodological approach and expands smart tourism frameworks with empirical evidence on diverse actor integration in the extended destination ecosystem. It highlights relationships between actors’ networking behaviours, integration levels, mediation engagement and ecosystem leadership.

ABSTRACTNeuromelanin (NM) magnetic resonance imaging has been used to evaluate the loss of melanized neurons in the substantia nigra, the main characteristic of Parkinson disease, typically by measuring the contrast ratio (CR) between the NM‐rich areas and the cerebral peduncles in the midbrain. Neuromelanin contrast can be generated by employing a 3D gradient‐echo (GRE) sequence with magnetization transfer (MT). In this work, we first evaluated the effect of the MT pulse frequency on the CR and contrast‐to‐noise ratio (CNR), analyzing a large frequency range from 500 to 100K Hz. Secondly, the impact of the 3D GRE sequence flip angle (FA) was evaluated using angles from 5° to 40°. Additionally, images were acquired both with and without MT for each FA, providing an opportunity to examine the effect of MT on tissue proton density, T1, and T2* values. Results showed that the highest CR and CNR were obtained for the lower MT frequencies (500–2000 Hz) and lower FAs (5°–10°). The lower FAs improved the visualization of the neuromelanin‐rich area in the substantia nigra and facilitated delineating its volume. In addition, this work showed that the MT pulse decreased the T1 and PD of the tissue. Furthermore, simulations supported the obtained in vivo results.

In recent years, the maritime technology and shipbuilding industry, including yachts and pleasure crafts as well as marine structures, have faced significant challenges, such as technological advancements, environmental sustainability, and global competitiveness. This article presents a comprehensive investigation conducted within the European project LeaderSHIP, focusing on the current state of training programs for workers in the sector and specifically identifying emerging and urgent skills necessary for future success. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through surveys distributed to industry professionals, educational institution representatives, and companies. The results highlight a disparity between the skills demanded by employers and those provided by training programs. Notably, the investigation reveals critical gaps in essential areas such as sustainable design, technological innovation, and resource management, underscoring the need for immediate action. The analysis emphasizes the importance of continuous updating and a closer alignment between academia and industry. It suggests that collaboration between educational institutions and businesses could significantly enhance training quality. Implementing practical learning programs and internships, along with creating flexible curricula that can adapt to the sector’s dynamic needs, is proposed as a vital strategy to address these gaps. Finally, the article discusses future perspectives for training in maritime technology, stressing the necessity to invest in advanced skills and foster a culture of innovation. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and entrepreneurs, highlighting the critical need for an integrated approach to effectively tackle the challenges posed by emerging and urgent skills in the shipbuilding industry.

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