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Hica, F. I., Rusu, A. S,. Pop, I. F., & Papuc, I. (2026). Comparative anthropomorphism and affective valence shape role perception and relational behaviours in human-pet dyads in Romania. Front. Psychol. 17:1771900. doi: 10.3389\/fpsyg.2026.1771900 https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2026.1771900\/full<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Garzillo, S., Sacchettino, L., Esposito, L., Giuliano, V. O., Panico, V., Rusu, A. S., Ponticiello, R., Nese, A., Rizzo, N., Nese, G., Napolitano, F., & d\u2019Angelo, D. (2026). Integrated Canine-Assisted Services and Art Therapy in Prison: Pilot Study of Animal Well-Being Aspects and Its Impact on Inmate Critical Events. Animals<\/em>, 16<\/em>(6), 897. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ani16060897<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sitar, G. M., Ost\u0159ansk\u00e1 Spitzer, I., Spitzer, L., Marian, C., Pop, I. F., Sitar, C., & Rusu, A. S. (2025). From Values to Action: An Integrative Explanatory Framework for Insect Conservation Intentions and Behavior. Insects<\/em>, 16<\/em>(12), 1274. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/insects16121274<\/p>\n\n\n\n Giuliano, V. O., Sacchettino, L., Rusu, A. S., Ciccarelli, D., Gazzano, V., de Cesare, M., Visone, M., Mizzoni, V., Napolitano, F., & d\u2019Angelo, D. (2025). Well-Being Indicators in Autistic Children and Therapy Dogs During a Group Intervention: A Pilot Study. Animals<\/em>, 15<\/em>(14), 2032. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ani15142032<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sitar, C., Sitar, G. M., Ionic\u0103, A. M., Hula, V., Spitzer, L., Rusu, A. S., & Rakosy, L. (2024). Multi-Annual Study of Eriogaster catax<\/em> (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae) Oviposition Strategy in Transylvania’s Largest Population: Key Insights for Species Conservation and Local Land Management. Insects<\/em>, 15<\/em>(10), 794. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/insects15100794<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rusu, A.S., Pop, I.F., Olsen, C. Nawarecka-Piatek, M., Plewczynski, M., \u00d8verli Holm, E., & Turner, D.C. (2024). Proposal of a private caretaker-completed questionnaire to assess the suitability of domestic cats for animal-assisted interventions. People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice<\/em>, 7, 1-15. Access pdf here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sitar, G. M., & Rusu, A. S. (2023). The impact of environmental educational programs in promoting insects conservation awareness: A scoping review. Journal of Educational Sciences, 24, 74\u201392. https:\/\/www.ceeol.com\/search\/article-detail?id=1159275<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sitar, G. M., Sitar, C., & Rusu, A. S. (2023). Developing an interdisciplinary environmental educational program on insect conservation for primary school children. Educa\u021bia 21, 25, 146\u2013154. https:\/\/www.ceeol.com\/search\/articledetail?id=1248974<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rusu, A.S. (2023). Psychology applied to Anthrozoology \u2013 Reflections on designing an interdisciplinary curriculum. In: Non-human animals in Open Societies. Anthrozoology Studies<\/em> (Eds. Frasin, I., Bodi, G., Bulei, S., & Vasiliu, C.). pp. 211-221, Editura Presa Universitar\u0103 Clujean\u0103. ISBN 978-606-37-1959-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rusu AS, & Davis R (2022). Interdisciplinary approach of Yalom\u2019s group therapy factors: A theoretical model for including animal presence in social work education and practice. Front. Vet. Sci.<\/em> 9:1024355. doi: 10.3389\/fvets.2022.1024355<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Romanian: Podcast cultural “Experiente de v\u00e2rf” cu Membri ai Academiei Rom\u00e2ne – http:\/\/marturiiculturale.acadiasi.ro<\/a> \u00cen acest episod al podcastului cultural \u201eExperien\u021be de v\u00e2rf\u201d, Magda Axinte st\u0103 de vorb\u0103 cu prof. univ. dr. Alina Rusu despre parcursul s\u0103u academic, despre rela\u021bia om\u2013animal \u0219i despre modul \u00een care \u0219tiin\u021ba \u0219i etica ne pot transforma perspectiva asupra lumii din jur. O conversa\u021bie deschis\u0103 despre interdisciplinaritate, curiozitate, responsabilitate \u0219i sens, dedicat\u0103 celor care vor s\u0103 \u00een\u021beleag\u0103 mai profund rela\u021bia dintre oameni \u0219i lumea non-uman\u0103. Link here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Nqr7HCPQuBE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In English: In The Mouth Of The Wolf PODCAST<\/a> In this episode, Marco Adda meets Alina Rusu, a dear friend and colleague. They discuss about human\/animal interaction, anthrozoology, the importance of multidisciplinarity, feature some interesting academic programs she runs at the University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and more. Link here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tt-VMs2LWnU<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In English: Animals & Society Colloquium Series – cosponsored by the Animals and Society Institute and the ASA Animals & Society Section. Speaker: Dr. Irina Frasin, \u201cGh. Zane\u201d Institute of Social and Economic Research, Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch. “Co-existence with community cats”: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lb2hHVZg-_I<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In English: The Intricate Dance of Dogs and Humans: A Conversation with Marco Adda (https:\/\/aggressivedog.com\/<\/a>): https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XBf0to5HFKU<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nBooks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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