Panoramic View Research Articles

This article examines the expansion of short-term rentals in Valparaíso, Chile, through the Airbnb platform. The study addresses the broader context of digital platforms transforming housing markets, with a focus on Latin American cities, where the implications of short-term rental growth remain understudied. The main objective is to understand how Airbnb is reshaping the spatial, economic, and social dimensions of rental housing in Valparaíso. Methodologically, the article employs quantitative methods, combining spatial analysis techniques (using ArcGIS) and descriptive statistical analysis. The results reveal that entire homes cluster in heritage-tourism hills (Concepción and Alegre) and coastal zones with panoramic views, where nightly rates can exceed the citywide average threefold, while shared rooms are dispersed in lower-income hills. Likewise, the study identifies a heterogeneous host profile; half of the hosts are owners who have another residence to live in, while the other half offers rooms within their own homes, indicating that platform usage is a complementary income strategy. These dynamics reflect asset-based welfare logics, repositioning housing as a hybrid asset for income generation rather than solely a domestic space. Even in the absence of large-scale corporate landlords, this fragmented market contributes to housing commodification and intensifies spatial inequalities. The study highlights the need for regulatory frameworks tailored to the socio-territorial specificities of heritage Latin American cities, which face both housing deficits and tourism pressures.

THE LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE AT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE BALEARIC ISLANDS: A WINDOW ONTO DIVERSITY?This paper aims to provide an initial approach to the linguistic landscape at the Faculty of Education of the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), with the goal of offering a panoramic view of the presence and visibility of different languages in a specific university setting. The analysis of the linguistic landscape in a university environment is particularly relevant considering that, on the one hand, Castell, Cremades and Vanrell (2024) suggest it can serve as a space for language shift, while on the other hand, a recent study by Cremades, Maimó, Moreno, Sánchez and Solivellas (2025) indicates that the Faculty of Education at the UIB does not seem to function as such a space. Within this framework, the present study examines the languages found in various types of texts commonly seen in the public areas of any faculty, the positions that they occupy in these texts, and the roles that they play. In this regard, the study confirms the relevance of the two ideologies described by Woolard (2008) in understanding how Catalan and Spanish (as well as English) are legitimized in the Balearic Islands. Altogether, this allows for a critical reflection on the university’s sociolinguistic situation, which can serve as a starting point for future language planning efforts in the Balearic university context.

Comparison of the Orbitozygomatic and Transmandibular Approaches to the Infratemporal Fossa.

ABSTRACTThe contribution of circulating micronutrients to ulcer susceptibility remains poorly defined across anatomical sites. In this study, we constructed a systematic trace element–ulcer map by integrating genetic‐instrumented inference, pleiotropy‐aware modeling, and heterogeneity‐sensitive clustering. Summary‐level data were obtained from large‐scale genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) encompassing 10 circulating micronutrients (calcium, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, selenium, carotene, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and vitamin D) and nine ulcer phenotypes (corneal ulcer, recurrent oral aphthae, esophageal ulcer, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, vaginal/vulvar ulcer, decubitus ulcer, lower limb ulcer, and chronic skin ulcer), covering more than 3 million individuals of European ancestry. Our two‐sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis identified genetically elevated zinc levels as a risk factor for gastric (OR: 1.141, 95% CI: 1.060–1.228, p = 4.57 × 10−4) and esophageal ulcers, but inversely associated with vaginal/vulvar ulcer risk. Protective effects were observed for iron with gastric ulcers and calcium with duodenal ulcers. Carotene and magnesium were nominally associated with increased risk of oral aphthae and vaginal ulcers, respectively. To refine these associations, we applied Causal Analysis Using Summary Effect estimates (CAUSE) and MR‐Clust. While CAUSE did not confirm robust putative causal relationships in most pairs, MR‐Clust uncovered three distinct SNP clusters in the vitamin C‐corneal ulcer pair, indicating potential mechanistic heterogeneity. These pleiotropy‐aware and cluster‐based approaches enhanced the interpretability of borderline signals and revealed genetic heterogeneity beyond mean‐effect estimates. Collectively, this study offers a panoramic view of trace element‐ulcer relationships and prioritizes zinc as a key candidate for further mechanistic exploration in gastric ulcer pathogenesis. Our integrative framework may serve as a foundation for future etiological and nutritional intervention studies.

Purpose This study aims to examine differences in the perception of affective components in restaurant experiences between tourists and residents, identifying key factors influencing satisfaction in both groups. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on text mining analysis of 286,642 consumer reviews from TripAdvisor, using structural topic modeling (STM) to extract topics and assess the impact of metadata variables (rating and resident status) using effect estimation models. Findings The results reveal differences in how tourists and residents perceive restaurant experiences. Residents prioritize social interactions (celebrations, family and friendly atmosphere, music and parties), and their dissatisfaction is mainly related to service quality and wait times. Tourists value panoramic views, location, drinks and overall service. They are susceptible to pricing and the quality of side dishes. Breakfast, business lunches and international cuisine did not significantly affect satisfaction levels or visitor status, indicating that these factors are perceived as standard elements of restaurant service. Originality/value The study contributes to the understanding of consumer behavior in the hospitality industry by adopting a novel methodology that combines STM with metadata-driven effect estimation. The comparative analysis of tourists and residents reveals new insights into their expectations and decision-making processes. It provides managerial implications for restaurant service optimization while not studying the two groups differently, but comparing their experience to find different and similar patterns.

Abstract. There are very few examples of old graphic documentation about cities. However, their usefulness for the study of urban evolution and for the creation of historical cartography stimulates their study. One of these cases is the panoramic view of Zaragoza made by Anton van den Wyngaerde in 1563. A detailed analysis of this graphic document is conducted by this research as a primary source for a comparative study of the urban structure of the 16th-century Renaissance city with present-day Zaragoza. The results obtained highlight the transformation of the city's urban form. To evaluate the fidelity of the drawing, the technique used by the author has also been analyzed, together with the quantification of the distortions and deformations applied as an artistic practice in this drawing. As a result, a measure of the accuracy of the drawing is obtained, allowing for reliable conclusions about the validity of the information provided by this old panoramic view for the study of the city at that time.

Purpose: This work explores perceptions across a state with both rural and urban populations in an ecologically informed mapping of health care partners to gain a panoramic view of potential barriers and facilitators to using complementary and integrative healthcare (CIH) for nonpharmacological pain management (NPM). Materials and methods: Semi-structured interviews (N = 48) were conducted with a regionally representative recruitment in six stakeholder groups: chronic pain patients (n = 15), CIH providers (n = 12), clinicians (primary/specialty care providers, nurse practitioners, n = 8), health care administrators (n = 6), and health insurance representatives (n = 7). A six-phase approach using collaborative and iterative thematic analysis was employed. Results: Findings suggest that themes of determinants exist on a continuum from barrier to facilitator, rather than in isolation. Continuums emerged in four categories of themes: Financial, Logistic, Relational, and Experiential. Major barriers were access, insurance, biases, and education, and major facilitators were partnership, education, and awareness. Ecological nesting of stakeholder major themes showed that perceptions by patients emphasized Financial and Experiential categories; providers emphasized Financial, Logistical, and Relational; administrators emphasized Relational and Experiential; and insurance representatives emphasized Relational. Conclusion: The continuum model enables use of person-centered scaling of barriers to facilitators in four categories to communicate their own personal context. Socioecological mapping reveals potential differences in perceptions of health care partners. Future work includes systematic review of the literature within the categories and development of a tool to identify person-centered barriers, needs, and facilitators to utilization of CIH for NPM.

This study delves into the complex landscape of enterprise dynamics, examining the intricate relationships between Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), firm size, and their consequential impacts on financial and operational performance. Utilizing robust regression analyses, the study unveils a significant correlation between effective ERM implementation and heightened levels of both financial and operational success. Larger firms, with their expansive organizational footprint, exhibit a resolute commitment to the comprehensive embrace of ERM practices. The results emphasize that an extensive part of the variability in fiscal performance and operational performance can be attributed to ERM implementation. This underscores the pivotal role of ERM as a linchpin for success in both financial and operational domains. The study sheds light on the strategic value placed on navigating complex risk landscapes, particularly emphasizing how larger organizations demonstrate a more robust commitment to ERM practices. In essence, this research offers a panoramic view of the intricate relationships shaping contemporary enterprises. It establishes ERM as a critical element for organizational triumph and underscores the considerable effect of firm size on the adoption and efficacy of risk management practices. Beyond theoretical insights, our findings provide actionable implications for organizations seeking to fortify their foundations in an era defined by dynamic risks and opportunities.

The lossof ear tags in breeding pigs can lead to the loss or confusion of individual identity information. Timely and accurate detection, along with continuous tracking of breeding pigs that have lost their ear tags, is crucial for improving the precision of farm management. However, considering the real-time requirements for the detection of ear tag-lost breeding pigs, coupled with tracking challenges such as similar appearances, clustered occlusion, and rapid movements of breeding pigs, this paper proposed a dual-view synergistic method for detecting ear tag-lost breeding pigs and tracking individuals. First, a lightweight ear tag loss detector was developed by combining the Cascade-TagLossDetector with a channel pruning algorithm. Second, a synergistic architecture was designed that integrates a localized top-down view with a panoramic oblique view, where the detection results of ear tag-lost breeding pigs from the localized top-down view were mapped to the panoramic oblique view for precise localization. Finally, an enhanced tracker incorporating Motion Attention was proposed to continuously track the localized ear tag-lost breeding pigs. Experimental results indicated that, during the ear tag loss detection stage for breeding pigs, the pruned detector achieved a mean average precision of 94.03% for bounding box detection and 90.16% for instance segmentation, with a parameter count of 28.04 million and a detection speed of 37.71 fps. Compared to the unpruned model, the parameter count was reduced by 20.93 million, and the detection speed increased by 12.38 fps while maintaining detection accuracy. In the tracking stage, the success rate, normalized precision, and precision of the proposed tracker reached 86.91%, 92.68%, and 89.74%, respectively, representing improvements of 4.39, 3.22, and 4.77 percentage points, respectively, compared to the baseline model. These results validated the advantages of the proposed method in terms of detection timeliness, tracking continuity, and feasibility of deployment on edge devices, providing significant reference value for managing livestock identity in breeding farms.

Panoramic view of retinal and choroidal circulation and structures in vivo based on ultra-widefield OCT/OCTA: from animal to human.

Spatial multi-omics technologies and applications in cancer.

Purpose This study aims to analyse the effects of environmental and climate (dis)amenities on house prices in the Italian Alps. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on a dataset containing 447 sales contracts, this research adopted two modelling approaches: the classical hedonic model, estimated via ordinary least squares and a spatial model. Combining hedonic models with spatial models offers insights into studying property prices in alpine areas by capturing spatial dependencies of neighbouring areas, thus avoiding biased estimates and improving model accuracy. Findings We show that higher winter temperatures significantly decrease property prices, reflecting preferences for higher altitudes with reliable winter sports conditions. Increased forest cover also negatively impacts prices, suggesting a preference for traditional alpine landscapes with panoramic views. Energy-efficient dwellings, however, command higher prices, indicating their value in the market. Originality/value We contribute to the literature by (1) exploring the relationship between house prices and natural amenities in the European Alps; (2) using transaction data instead of property listings in Italy to provide more accurate estimates and (3) accounting for spatial autocorrelation to enhance the robustness of our analysis. Beyond addressing those gaps, our findings provide insights for land use planning and support the development of diversified and sustainable tourism strategies.

Liposomes, as biosimilary stealth nanocarriers composed of phospholipid bilayers, have become a core technological platform for breaking through traditional drug delivery bottlenecks due to their unique structural features (ability to encapsulate both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs), excellent biocompatibility, and high functional designability. This review systematically summarizes the current research progress of liposomes. First, the composition and classification of liposomes are analyzed and summarized based on particle size and vesicle structure, clarifying the intrinsic link between structural characteristics and application requirements. Second, the main preparation strategies such as Thin-Film Hydration Method, Reverse phase evaporation technique, Ether injection method, and Microfluidic method are evaluated and compared. Third, the research progress of liposome delivery systems is described in detail, including conventional liposomes, targeted liposomes, long-circulating liposomes, and stimuli-responsive liposomes. Fourth, the research progress and clinical applications of liposomes are elaborated in detail, including their transformation achievements and key milestones in fields such as anti-tumor, anti-infection, anti-fungal, gene therapy, and vaccine delivery. The challenges and development trends faced by current research frontiers are also analyzed.

Mapping the research on foreign language boredom: A systematic literature review.

To mitigate the rapid spread of health misinformation and its negative impact, this study presents a comprehensive literature review on health misinformation detection. A systematic search is conducted using the Google Scholar database, targeting publications from January 2016 to February 2025. Inclusion criteria require full-text, English-language studies proposing health misinformation detection methods. A total of 100 relevant studies are included. The characteristics of health misinformation are identified through a detailed analysis of its concept, dissemination mechanism, psychological impact, and susceptibility. Datasets and evaluation metrics are reviewed, with issues such as class imbalance and inconsistencies in annotation standards being identified. The strengths and limitations of various detection approaches are examined. Machine learning approaches perform better when using ensemble methods, feature selection techniques, and embedding-based representations. Deep learning algorithms are strong in automatic feature extraction and high-dimensional semantic modeling, though they often face challenges such as high computational cost and low interpretability. Advanced detection methods show clear improvements in accuracy and explainability, while also introducing AI-generated misinformation and associated ethical concerns. This review provides a panoramic view of the current state-of-the-art in health misinformation detection. It further underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, human-centered design, and ethical considerations for the development of effective and clinically relevant detection systems.

Surgical Strategy for Superior Cerebellar Peduncle Lesions: Utility of the Subtemporal Transtentorial Approach.

The metaverse and extended reality (XR) systems are vulnerable to emerging security threats, as developers have prioritized competitive business gains over security. The virtual entities, immersive experiences, and lack of centralized governance pose significant challenges in establishing standardized guidelines for XR systems and its stakeholders. In this research, a panoramic view is presented to identify mitigation strategies and defensive capabilities, including authenticity, privacy, integrity, interoperability, virtual forensics, and incident reporting to counter potential threats. To facilitate the implementation of a secure XR system, a novel baseline model is introduced, outlining key attributes and functions aligned with the available libraries. A statistical analysis is performed to assess the quality and effectiveness of development resources in embedding novel XR security features. Furthermore, this research assesses the security posture of prominent XR systems and examines the applicable regulatory frameworks in immersive environment. Finally, security recommendations are proposed to counter the threat landscape of XR and the metaverse.

BackgroundMalate dehydrogenase 1 (MDH1), an NAD(H)-dependent isoenzyme, is a key component of the malate-aspartate shuttle (MAS). A significant association has been observed between MDH1 expression and various characteristics of the tumor microenvironment across different cancer types.MethodsThis study provides comprehensive pan-cancer analyses exploring the expression patterns, clinical and pathological correlations, genetic alterations, immunogenomic profiles, single-cell dynamics, alternative splicing signatures, and pharmacological sensitivities related to MDH1. Drug sensitivity profiling and molecular docking techniques have been employed to identify potential anti-cancer compounds targeting MDH1. Experiments have also been conducted to investigate the biological function of MDH1 in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and to confirm the interaction between MDH1 and macrophages using immunofluorescence assays.ResultsMDH1 expression levels are elevated across a wide range of malignancies, and overexpression of MDH1 was consistently linked to poor prognosis in multiple cancer subtypes. Moreover, MDH1 expression shows complex correlations with various immune cell populations, particularly macrophages, and cohort analysis of both bulk and pan-cancer single-cell immunotherapy data suggest that MDH1 could serve as a predictive marker for immunotherapy responses. Moreover, knockdown of MDH1 suppresses macrophage invasion. To investigate the role of MDH1 in LUAD cells, a potential inhibitor of MDH1 was identified, BI-2536, and has been confirmed to impact MDH1 activity and impede the growth of LUAD cells.ConclusionOur findings indicate that MDH1 may serve as a potential prognostic marker and a promising target for cancer immunotherapy.

With the development of computer vision technology, panoramic image stitching has been widely used in fields such as scene reconstruction. A single traditional image cannot fully capture the panoramic view of the iconic East Gate of the South Campus of Shaanxi University of Technology. Therefore, this project aims to technically fuse multiple partial images into a complete panoramic image, enabling comprehensive recording and visual presentation of the architectural landscapes and spatial environments in this area. This report first introduces the technical background and application scenarios, clarifying the necessity of panoramic image stitching in campus landscape recording. It then elaborates on the core objectives and practical values, highlighting the role of technical solutions in improving image quality. Technically, a modular system design based on OpenCV is adopted, including modules such as image preprocessing, feature extraction and matching, image registration, fusion, and post-processing. Specifically, the SIFT algorithm is applied for feature extraction, KNN combined with ratio testing is used for feature matching, image registration is achieved by calculating the homography matrix, the fusion process utilizes multiband blending and Laplacian pyramid, and post-processing includes operations such as black area filling and CLAHE contrast enhancement. The experiment was conducted in a specific hardware and software environment using five overlapping images. After preprocessing, stitching, detail enhancement, and black edge repair, a panoramic image was successfully generated. The results show that the panoramic image fully presents the relevant scenery, with concealed seams, balanced exposure differences, and strong hierarchical details. This report provides a systematic description of the project’s technical implementation and achievement application.

ABSTRACT This article is the first study of the representation of minimalism in the history of Latvian academic music. The local adaptation of minimalist ideas and stylistics in Latvian academic music began in the mid-1970s. The repetition of musical structures characteristic of minimalism and the creation of a quasi-meditative expressiveness in Latvian composers' music is related to the great influence of the locally dominant neoromanticism stylistic trend in the late twentieth century and its relevance in the early twenty-first century. This article provides a more detailed characterisation of the local specificity and fragmentary (rare), as well as marginal (synthesised) instances of minimalist ideas and stylistic manifestations in musical works of three Latvian composers—Pēteris Vasks (b. 1946), Georgs Pelēcis (b. 1947), and Imants Zemzaris (b. 1951)—created during the 1970s and 1980s (the late period of the Soviet occupation and totalitarian regime). It also offers a panoramic view of the manifestations of minimalism in Latvian composers' creative work during the 1990s and the 2010s (after state independence and democracy were restored in the country).