Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Leaf Morphometric Differentiation and Nearest-Road Proximity Among Three Natural Subpopulations of Rhododendron luteum in Lesvos, Greece

Rhododendron luteum has a single natural occurrence in Greece, restricted to western Lesvos, where understanding variation among its spatially separated subpopulations is important for conservation and forest-management planning. This study examined leaf morphometric differentiat...

Mycoplasma pneumoniae–associated reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME) confirmed by multiplex PCR: a case-based review

Abstract Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME) is a para-infectious syndrome characterised by prominent mucositis with limited cutaneous involvement, typically following a respiratory illness. Diagnostic uncertainty is common because RIME may mimic erythema multiforme...

Ultrastructural Signatures of Amikacin Neurotoxicity and the Protective Modulation of Memantine in Peripheral Nerves: A Transmission Electron Microscopy Exploration in Wistar Rats

Background/Objectives: Aminoglycoside antibiotics such as amikacin are indispensable for treating severe Gram-negative infections, but their clinical use is limited by a well-documented toxicity profile that has focused overwhelmingly on ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity, leaving th...

Metal–Organic Framework-Based Materials for Pharmaceuticals Removal from Contaminated Waters by Adsorption

Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising materials for the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants, including antibiotics and endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), from contaminated water due to their high surface areas, tunable porosity, and versatile chemical f...

Rapid data quality investigations of gravitational-wave events with the Data Quality Report Builder toolkit

Abstract We present the Data Quality Report Builder toolkit, DQRbuild, a suite of data quality tools that have been developed to vet gravitational-wave events in preparation for the fourth LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA observing run. We explain the main functionality and the many scientific t...

Global dimension of dg algebras via compact silting objects

Abstract We introduce a notion of global dimension for a triangulated category relative to a compact silting object. We prove that the finiteness of this dimension is an intrinsic property of the triangulated category itself and, therefore, independent of the choice of the siltin...

Recovery and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from Phalaris aquatica L. energy crop: towards the Mediterranean biorefinery sustainability and biodiversity valorisation

Phalaris aquatica L., a perennial Mediterranean species with potential as a sustainable energy crop, represents an underexplored lignocellulosic resource for advanced bio-based material production. This study investigated the feasibility of converting P. aquatica biomass into cel...

Comparing the radioactivity of fertilizers and soil from uncultivated and fertilized fields

Abstract For nearly half a century, Greek farmers utilize a quiver of fertilizers containing different ingredients, primarily phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium. It is under investigation whether the composition of the soil of fertilized fields slightly changes through the decad...

The non-indigenous copepod Pseudodiaptomus marinus Sato, 1913 in an Eastern Mediterranean coastal area: day–night pattern and genetic characterization

Abstract The continuously growing number of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) in marine ecosystems poses a modern threat to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, which calls for studies to extend beyond the initial recording to how these species evolve and adapt to their new environ...

A new Earth Observation–based WRF configuration for urban regional climate simulations over Paris

In this study, Earth Observation (EO) data describing urban morphology and thermal properties are used to configure the urban representation of Paris in the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. Model performance is assessed in convective permitting simulations (3 km) in...

Celiac Disease Management in School Environments: An Interdisciplinary Narrative Review of Operational, Psychosocial, and Nutritional Barriers

Background: Pediatric celiac disease (CD) prevalence is rising, estimated at 2% to 3% in select screening cohorts. Affected children face significant environmental, psychosocial, and nutritional barriers within institutional school settings. Methods: This narrative review synthes...

3D Bioprinting in Anterior Segment Ocular Tissue Engineering: Advances, Challenges, and Translational Pathways—A Systematic Review

Bioprinting has been proposed for nearly every structure of the anterior eye, but the effort is unevenly spent. We systematically reviewed 71 experimental studies of bioprinting across the anterior segment: cornea, conjunctiva, sclera, lens, lacrimal gland and eyelid. Most work t...

The added value of echocardiography in pulmonary arterial hypertension risk assessment an artificial intelligence machine learning–derived analysis of the ULTRA RIGHT VALUE registry

Abstract Aims The right ventricle (RV) is a major determinant of outcome in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), but its assessment has not been completely incorporated in the risk of mortality scores. We therefore evaluated the added value of echocardiography of the RV to risk...

How Hydromorphological Pressures Co-govern Lake Water Quality in a Mediterranean Environment. A Study for Greek Natural Lakes and Reservoirs

Abstract Hydromorphological (HyMo) conditions are increasingly recognized as key drivers of ecological quality in lakes and reservoirs, yet their role in Mediterranean systems remains poorly understood. We hypothesize that the relations between HyMo (natural or anthropogenic) met...

Enhancing the Phenolic Value of Polyphenol-Rich Extra Virgin Olive Oils Through Optimized Water Extraction, Macroporous Resin Recovery and Spray Drying

Olive oil polyphenols are well-established for their health-promoting properties. A recently emerged polyphenol-rich extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) was subjected to a water extraction process, optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). The effects of salt content and the...

Microplastic-Induced Decoupling of Soil Nickel Bioavailability and Phytoaccumulation in Two Industrial Crops

Microplastics are an increasingly pervasive contaminant of agricultural soils, where they frequently co-occur with heavy metals such as nickel (Ni), an element still catalogued mainly as a pollutant yet now recognised as an essential plant micronutrient and the cofactor of urease...

Statistical Detectability Does Not Imply Predictive Value: Testing Physics-Based Corrections in a Reduced-Order Model of Sediment-Particle Motion

Physics-based correction terms in reduced-order models are often motivated by statistically detectable structure in model residuals, but statistical detectability does not guarantee out-of-sample predictive value. Here, statistical detectability means reproducible evidence that a...

Building Families—Implementing Balanced Sexual and Reproductive Health

ABSTRACT One of the main initiatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) is the promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). Sexuality, infertility, and contraception are three interconnected pillars of SRH, each essential for achieving global equity in family planning a...

Building families—Implementing balanced sexual and reproductive health

Abstract One of the main initiatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) is the promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). Sexuality, infertility, and contraception are three interconnected pillars of SRH, each essential for achieving global equity in family planning a...

Nonfatal Burden of Disease and Risk-Attributable Burden in Romania, 1990 to 2023: A Secondary Analysis of Global Burden of Disease 2023 Estimates

Background/Objectives: We assessed changes in nonfatal disease burden and risk attribution in Romania between 1990 and 2023. Methods: We analysed Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 estimates of years lived with disability (YLDs), related nonfatal measures and risk attribution fo...