This study delves into the profound impact of mega-events on a destination's perception, focusing notably on Qatar's hosting experience during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Employing a qualitative longitudinal research approach, data is drawn from a variety of sources including Scopus articles, international studies, tourism records, newspapers, and interviews with diverse stakeholders such as visitors, tourism experts, executives, and government officials. Through an inductive content analysis of this extensive dataset, the authors identify key influencing factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCarbon nanotubes (CNTs) are used in applications ranging from electrical engineering to medical device manufacturing. It is well known that the addition of nanotubes can influence the mechanical properties of various industrial materials, including plastics. Electrospinning is a popular method for fabricating nanomaterials, widely suggested for polymer scaffold manufacturing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe properties of oxide dispersion-strengthened steels are highly dependent on the nature and size distribution of their constituting nano-oxide precipitates. A fine control of the processes of synthesis would enable the optimization of pertinent properties for use in various energy systems. This control, however, requires knowledge of the precise mechanisms of nucleation and growth of the nanoprecipitates, which are still a matter of debate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe potential of tori interactions, simple in form, is obtained, which underlies the mechanisms of the formation of molecular associations in liquid crystals. In the considered linear aggregates, the short-range interactions of the tori are calculated. The dynamic state of a hexagonal tori cord is also considered.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova
April 2021
Most mental disorders occur before the age of 25 years, and if left without intervention, they can transform into more severe mental disorders. Despite the great need to protect the mental health of children and adolescents, in Russia and most countries of the world, there is a shortage of qualified personnel in this area. The article presents data on the availability of personnel in different countries of the world, including Russia.
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