Università degli Studi della Tuscia

Virtual Rain v1.0: a unified toolkit for high-resolution rainfall simulation and disaggregation

Stochastic simulation models are essential for investigating hydrological processes and supporting water resource management. In this study, we introduce Virtual Rain, a software toolkit that first generates synthetic daily rainfall time series and then disaggregates them to a us...

Wind conditions shape co-migration fidelity in trans-Saharan birds at a Mediterranean stopover site

Abstract Weather is a key driver of bird migration, particularly near ecological barriers, where migratory species often converge before crossing. While its effects on individual timing are well documented, how weather reshapes the temporal assemblage of migratory bird communitie...

La dedica. Storia di una strategia editoriale (Italia, Secoli XVI-XIX), con l’aggiunta di sette nuovi saggi sul tema

Quando si parla di dediche e più in generale di paratesto, di solito, e giustamente, si dice che all’inizio fu Gérard Genette, che nel 1987 con Seuils impose all’attenzione di lettori e di studiosi...

Anisakid biodiversity in the pygmy sperm whale ( Kogia breviceps ) stranded along the Spanish Atlantic coast

Abstract Anisakid nematodes are widespread parasites of marine mammals, characterized by complex life cycles involving invertebrate and fish hosts. While these parasites generally exhibit low specificity for intermediate hosts, they often show distinct associations with definitiv...

Fractional Symmetry and Comparison Structures of the Lerch Transcendent

The Lerch transcendent is a three-parameter special function containing the Riemann zeta, Hurwitz zeta, Dirichlet eta, and polylogarithm functions as distinguished specializations. This study develops a defect-based framework for comparing fractional differentiation with paramete...

User-defined specifications of a cable yarder for the Mediterranean mountains

Cable yarding is the common method for timber extraction on steep terrain, and yet its use in the Mediterranean mountains remains limited despite decades of promotion. Then the question arises whether one is promoting the right equipment to the right audience. To answer that ques...

European grape growers’ acceptance of new genomic techniques between innovation and tradition: the case of pinot noir producers from burgundy, champagne and Jura

Purpose New genomic techniques (NGTs) are increasingly regarded as promising tools to enhance agricultural sustainability and climate resilience. The present study aims to examine how European grape growers perceive and assess emerging NGTs, with a particular focus on producers o...

Satellite-Based Seasonal Monitoring of PM2.5-Related Trace Gases and Aerosol Loading over the Lazio Region

Ground-based monitoring networks often provide uneven spatial coverage, limiting the characterization of air-quality in heterogeneous regions. This study proposes a data-driven framework that identifies spatially coherent atmospheric regimes from multi-gas satellite observations....

Active, explorative, and infected: a meta‐analysis of individual variation in behaviour and parasitism

Behavioural variation among individuals strongly influences how individuals interact with their environment and, consequently, their exposure to parasites. Parasite infections, in turn, can alter host behaviour by imposing energetic costs or manipulating hosts to enhance transmis...

Gut-selective integrin-targeted therapy improves metabolic pathways in the early immune activation mouse model of autism spectrum disorder as revealed by untargeted metabolomics

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with complex etiology, often associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction and immune dysregulation. The microbiota-gut-brain axis is emerging as a crucial pathway in ASD pathogenesis, mediating the communication betw...

Tuning knowledge graph embeddings in clustering with LISE1

Knowledge Graph Embeddings are increasingly used in biomedical informatics to support similarity assessment, clustering, and knowledge discovery. Despite strong performance in link prediction, recent studies show that numerical proximity in embedding spaces does not always reflec...

Matrix-engineered electrospun MIP–MWCNT nanofiber interfaces for programmable ammonia recognition and transduction

Electrospun polymer nanocomposites offer a versatile route to engineer functional interfaces in which molecular recognition, analyte transport, hydration and electrical transduction are integrated within a single fibrous layer. However, the host polymer is often treated mainly as...

A gridded dataset of European Forest Types to support forest monitoring, modelling and reporting

Abstract. A standardized system of nomenclature for forest types is essential for effectively monitoring and understanding the impacts of climate change on diverse ecosystems in Europe and beyond. A comprehensive classification system, such as the European Forest Types (EFTs) sch...

Beyond mortality: behavioural disruption and reduced plasticity as sublethal effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Abstract Environmental pollution represents a major global threat to biodiversity, interfering with a wide range of biological processes and functions. In recent years, behaviour has gained attention as a key focus for detecting the subtle adverse effects of pollution, as polluta...

A factorial multi‐layer analysis reveals non‐additive sulfur–iron interactions shaping metabolic and transcriptional responses in durum wheat

Summary Reciprocal iron–sulfur regulation in durum wheat converges on a few metabolic hubs that integrate nutrient status with plant growth and performance. Iron and sulfur availabilities were factorially modulated in hydroponically grown wheat to establish how each nutrient and...

IMU- and Vision-Based Measurement Techniques for Joint Kinematics: A Narrative Review

Accurate assessment of joint kinematics is fundamental to biomechanics, rehabilitation, and sports science. Although optical motion capture (OMC) remains the laboratory reference standard for biomechanical validation, its cost, infrastructure requirements, and limited applicabili...

Methodology to identify ecologically matching areas and its applications in conservation planning

Identifying ecologically matching areas is both challenging and critical for understanding spatial patterns of biodiversity and advancing conservation planning. However, existing approaches often lack spatial flexibility, overlook shape and size constraints, or rely on limited en...

Performance Analysis of Dielectric-Modulated C-ShapedPocket Dual-Gate Metal-Stacked Oxide-Sandwiched Drain TFET-Based Biosensor

Abstract The article examines the performance of a C-shaped dual-gate metal-stacked oxide-sandwiched drain TFET (CSP-DGM-SO-SD TFET) designed for label-free biosensing applications. Key design considerations such as dual nanocavity placement, a C-shaped pocket region, a sandwiche...

Vector-enabled metagenomics reveals the first detection of the geminivirus beet curly top Iran virus in Europe

Geminiviruses are among the most threatening emerging insect-borne viruses and are responsible for serious outbreaks worldwide. Climate change (i.e. higher temperatures) could further exacerbate their impact on crops, highlighting the need for new diagnostic approaches to manage...

Stand Age, Standard Retention Density and Site Conditions as Drivers of Shoot Biomass Accumulation in Mediterranean Oak Coppices

ABSTRACT Mediterranean oak coppices represent an important fuelwood resource in Central Italy, but management decisions are often constrained by limited quantitative evidence on the relative importance of stand development, standard retention, site conditions, and climate in driv...