Sapienza University of Rome

Multi-objective optimization of seismic upgrading interventions in existing RC buildings

Existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures designed before the implementation of modern seismic codes often exhibit inadequate seismic performances and high vulnerability to earthquake-induced damage. Seismic retrofitting is therefore crucial for addressing construction deficie...

Ferdinandea Island and Graham Bank, Sicily Channel: An Integrated Historical, Geological and Geomorphological Synthesis of a Shallow Submarine Monogenetic Volcanic Field

Ferdinandea Island, part of a shallow-water submarine volcanic field, emerged in the Sicily Channel between Italy and Tunisia in July 1831 and was eroded below sea level within months; its submerged remnant forms the shallowest water depth region of Graham Bank. Here, we review n...

Decoupling geometry and topography reveals contrasting ecomorphological signals in carnivoran carnassial teeth

Abstract The lower carnassial tooth (m1) is a key innovation underlying the ecological diversification of Carnivora. However, their exceptionally diverse phenotypes result from both functional adaptation and phylogenetic inertia which challenges ecomorphological inferences. We in...

Heart Rate Variability in Heart Failure: Mechanisms, Prognostic Value and Modulation Strategies

Heart rate variability (HRV) is a non-invasive marker of cardiac autonomic regulation that reflects the dynamic interaction between sympathetic and parasympathetic influences on the sinoatrial node. Reduced HRV is a hallmark of autonomic dysfunction and has been consistently asso...

Liddicoatite, Ca(Li2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OH, a rare, long-anticipated OH-dominant species of the tourmaline supergroup

Abstract Liddicoatite, ideally Ca(Li2Al)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3OH, is a new mineral species of the tourmaline supergroup and the OH-dominant analogue of fluor-liddicoatite. The name liddicoatite was originally applied to a species that was subsequently renamed fluor-liddicoatite f...

Visual Pathways Involvement in Friedreich’s Ataxia Patients Without Macular Impairment

Objectives: Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) abnormalities in Friedreich Ataxia (FA) may result from dysfunction of retinal ganglion cells (RGC), post-retinal visual pathways, or both. Therefore, we aimed to clarify whether in Friedreich Ataxia (FA), abnormal neural conduction is du...

The Work of Concepts: Interpretation, Power, and Modernity in Conversation with Isaac Ariail Reed

In this interview, Isaac Ariail Reed discusses the place of theory in contemporary sociology and the conceptual trajectory that connects interpretation, explanation, power, and modernity in his work. Starting from his intellectual formation and his engagement with the Strong Prog...

Negative evaluations of psychological interventions, literacy and barriers in a non-clinical sample of Italian adults

A large number of people worldwide suffer from mental health problems that can affect their physical health, psychological well-being, and ability to form meaningful relationships with others. However, not everyone who suffers from mental health problems seeks psychological or ps...

A Bioinformatics Analysis Based on Omics and Clinical Data for Graph-Based Patient Stratification in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most frequent and lethal malignancies worldwide, with substantial molecular and clinical heterogeneity that complicates prognostic assessment. We aimed to identify molecular subgroups with distinct prognostic profiles using a graph-bas...

Solving the sum-and-product problem: a geometric solution via the Pythagorean theorem

This article addresses a foundational problem of algebra: finding two numbers x1 and x2 given their sum s and their product p (with s, p>0). This ancient problem, which lies at the historical origin of quadratic equations, was solved geometrically by Babylonian and Greek mathemat...

Microbiota Dynamics and Listeria monocytogenes Inhibition in Vacuum-Packed Brown Bear Meat Treated with β-Cyclodextrin-Encapsulated Essential Oil

Abstract This study evaluated the microbiological quality and microbiota dynamics of brown bear ( Ursus arctos ) meat treated with β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of Origanum vulgare essential oil (OVEO/β-CD) and Illicium verum essential oil (IVEO/β-CD) during 21 days of refri...

Effects of Dante’s Poetry on Emotional Arousal of Healthy Subjects and Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Study

Previous studies have investigated the effects of Dante’s poetry on emotional arousal and cognitive workload in healthy participants by comparing excerpts from the Inferno and Paradiso of the Divina Commedia. In this pilot study, conducted in a hospital setting, we measured elect...

Preservation of the long head of the biceps tendon is a viable option in rotator cuff repair: a retrospective comparative study using Biceps Inflammation Section Integrity classification

Background: The long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) is a major contributor to shoulder pain in patients with rotator cuff tears (RCT), which is why tenotomy or tenodesis is commonly performed during RCT surgical repair. However, recent evidence highlights the importance of pres...

Microfragmented Adipose Tissue in Pain Management: Bridging Regenerative Biology and Clinical Therapeutics

Regenerative medicine has emerged as a transformative paradigm in contemporary healthcare, shifting the therapeutic focus from symptomatic management toward the restoration of tissue structure and function through biologically active interventions. Within this framework, adipose-...

Facial Vascular Lesions Treated with a 532-nm Laser: A Case Series and a Targeted Literature Review

Background: Superficial facial vascular lesions such as telangiectasia and persistent erythema are common, and 532-nm laser platforms are widely used, although published evidence is heterogeneous. Our primary aim is to illustrate, in practical terms, how a 532-nm laser is applied...

Electrocortical activity across postural conditions during real-world sea navigation in mariners with motion sickness susceptibility

Abstract Work and sports activities can be affected by motion sickness in unstable environments, such as at sea, with potential consequences for performance. Central manifestations of motion sickness have been reported in simulator studies, including changes in cortical oscillati...