Tour operators play a central role in the tourism industry.For tourism distribution channels, the emergence of new ones has been of particular significance, since it leads to priorities change in terms of distribution.The purpose of the current study was to examine the Slovak incoming tour operators in relation to tourism distribution in a Left Foo
The gut microbiota-brain connection: insights into major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) are two of the most prevalent mood disorders that seriously jeopardize both physical and mental health.The current diagnosis of MDD and BD relies primarily on clinical symptoms.However, correctly differentiating between MDD and BD during depressive episode states remains a substantial clinic
A History of Childhood Maltreatment Has Substance- and Sex-Specific Effects on Craving During Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
RationaleChildhood maltreatment (CM) leads to detrimental mental health outcomes, such as substance use disorders (SUD).This study examined prevalence and severity of all five types of CM with respect to specific substances and sex in treatment-seeking individuals with SUD.The influences of type of CM and symptoms of depressiveness, anxiety, and pe
Cacao quality index for cacao agroecosystems in Bahia, Brazil
Brazil is increasingly committed to developing research on the quality of cacao.The objective of this work was to develop a new Cacao Quality Index (CQI) methodology with cacao industry, chocolate flavor, human health and food safety functions, and to show its results in different cacao agroecosystems from the humid region of Bahia.The typical Dyst