University of Bologna

Putonghua or fangyan? Family Language Policy and Heritage Language Transmission in Chinese Migrant Families in Italy

This article examines heritage language transmission within Chinese migrant families in Italy, focussing on the role of Family Language Policy and the interplay between standard (Putonghua) and non-standard local varieties (fangyan). Drawing on semi-structured interviews with six...

Building Climate-Resilient Mediterranean Olive Systems: Integrating Soil, Water, Carbon, Biodiversity, and Innovation for a Sustainable Future

Abstract Mediterranean olive systems face compound climatic, ecological, and socio-economic pressures. Drawing on the consensus of the International Conference on Sustainability in Olive Cultivation (ICSOC) 2025, we propose an integrated framework structured along three axes: fiv...

Storage assignment in homogeneous dual-access deep-lane S/R systems

Abstract Dual-access deep-lane storage and retrieval (S/R) systems are advanced warehousing solutions that allow access to storage lanes from both ends. By adopting homogeneous assignment strategies that restrict each lane to a single item at a time, these systems enhance space e...

Intraoperative and postoperative management in endoscopic ear surgery: Perspectives from a worldwide survey

PURPOSE: To examine intraoperative and postoperative practices (antibiotic and antithrombotic prophylaxis, ear packing, behavioural recommendations, follow-up strategies) in exclusive endoscopic ear surgery management, based on a global survey of experienced surgeons. METHODS: Th...

Chondrosarcoma of the mobile spine: impact of tumor status at referral and surgical strategy on oncological outcome

BACKGROUND: Chondrosarcoma (CHS) is a rare malignant bone tumor, mostly histologically low grade, demonstrating limited response to chemotherapy and conventional photon radiotherapy (RT). According to Enneking Staging System, tumor-free margin en bloc resection is the cornerstone...

Real-world effectiveness of a multicomponent early intervention program for first episode psychosis in Emilia Romagna (Italy): Timeliness, specificity and fairness

Background This study provides a real-world evaluation of the multicomponent Emilia-Romagna First Episode Psychosis Program (RER-FEP) (2013–2019). It assesses how timeliness, treatment specificity, and socio-demographic factors related to fairness (including citizenship) are asso...

Wheat genotypic variation in root architecture modifies soil pore structure and hydraulic properties

Root-driven modification of soil hydraulic properties may influence crop water availability and resilience under climatic variability, yet genotype-specific effects on rhizosphere hydrology remain poorly understood. This study examined how contrasting root architectures of four w...