Polytechnic University of Bari

Metastability from recurrence analysis in depression

Abstract This study investigates recurrent patterns in Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) data from a single-case longitudinal study (239 days) of a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder undergoing antidepressant dosage adjustments. We construct a dynamic network ba...

Closed-loop blow forming: direct reuse of trimming scrap for new component manufacture

Abstract In this work, the direct reuse of scrap from the addendum region of previously blow-formed aluminium sheets to manufacture smaller components through a secondary forming step was studied. Numerical simulations and experimental tests were conducted to assess the feasibili...

Reconstructing women's entrepreneurial identity among rural small agrifood entrepreneurs: Agency, rural embeddedness, and stakeholder influence

This paper explores how women entrepreneurs in the Republic of Benin, West Africa, reshape their entrepreneurial identities through agency and interactions with supportive stakeholders. Drawing on fifteen semi-structured interviews with women running small agrifood businesses and...

Moisture Monitoring in Historic Buildings: A Coordinated Image-Based Protocol for Time-Lapse Thermal and Visual Data

Moisture is one of the main deterioration agents affecting historic buildings, yet current diagnostic approaches based on visual and thermal imagery mainly rely on one-off surveys. To address this gap, this study proposes a coordinated image-based protocol for periodic moisture m...

Mitigating the Impacts of Macro- and Microplastics on Marine Ecosystems: An Overview of Supporting Strategies and Cleanup Systems

In recent years, plastic litter in marine ecosystems has emerged as a global concern. Consequently, efforts to control, mitigate, and remove micro- and macroplastics from marine systems have intensified. In order to thoroughly analyze this topic, the present work provides a compr...

What's Inside the Green Bag ? An Analysis of the Eco‐Design Options and a Visual Tool for the Development of Sustainable Fashion Accessories

ABSTRACT Integrating eco‐design practices in product development from the start is essential for fashion accessories like bags and backpacks, which involve complex manufacturing, diverse materials, and strong socio‐cultural meanings. Building on this premise and drawing from the...

Environmental Impact and Climate Change Mitigation of Biochar from Pyro-Gasification of Agricultural Wood Waste: A Cradle-to-Grave Study

The use of biochar derived from agricultural wood waste represents a promising long-term carbon storage strategy, contributing to mitigation of climate change effects while offering agronomic benefits. This residue is considered as an appropriate material since it does not compet...