University of Calabria

Coupling hydrothermal carbonization and anaerobic digestion for cooking plantain peel valorization: enhanced methane production and soil carbon dynamics

The valorization of cooking plantain ( Musa paradisiaca ) peel biomass (MPB) remains underexplored despite its abundance and nutrient-rich composition. This study evaluated an integrated hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)–anaerobic digestion (AD) approach for MPB valorization, targ...

Biomechanical stabilization of the keratoconic cornea: a review of current therapeutic strategies

Keratoconus is a progressive corneal ectatic disorder characterized by stromal thinning and biomechanical weakening of the cornea, leading to progressive corneal protrusion and visual impairment. Therapeutic strategies have evolved from visual correction toward approaches specifi...

A Computational Workflow Integrating Explainable AI and Database Mining for the Prioritization of Antimicrobial Natural Products

The escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance demands the discovery of antibacterial agents with unprecedented chemical scaffolds. Natural products have historically been the most prolific source of antibiotics, yet the vast majority of catalogued natural products remain unte...

WSymBERT: a weighted neuro-symbolic model for interpretable CVSS prediction

Abstract The rapid growth in reported software vulnerabilities, combined with substantial delays in manual Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) assessment, has created a critical need for automated and interpretable vulnerability scoring tools. When vulnerabilities remain u...

The Casa del Fauno in Pompeii: Archaeometric investigation of ancient mortars as an attempt to clarify the architectural phases

The compositional study of the ancient mortars, carried out through macroscopic observations, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmitted polarized light optical microscopy (OM), combined with multivariate statistical analysis (PCA), has provided important new insights into the proc...

Sustainable Graphene-Reinforced Geopolymer Composites Derived from Recycled Volcanic Ash: Matrix Optimization, Characterization, and Photoluminescent Proof-of-Concept

This study presents the development of sustainable and multifunctional geopolymer composites produced from recycled volcanic ash collected from Mount Etna (Italy), used as an aluminosilicate precursor for the fabrication of environmentally friendly materials. Geopolymerization wa...

Experimental Assessment of Predamage Effects and Analytical Prediction of Debonding Load in FRCM Shear-Strengthened RC Beams

Abstract This study investigates the shear behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with unanchored polyparaphenylene benzobisoxazole fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (PBO-FRCM) U-wrap systems, with particular emphasis on debonding-controlled failure mechanism...

Early Prediction of Carbapenem Resistance in Gram-Negative Organisms at Culture Ordering from Routinely Collected Hospital Data: Temporal and External Validation of ORDER-CARB

Empirical therapy for severe suspected infection is selected before organism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility results are available. ORDER-CARB estimates, at culture ordering, the probability of subsequent recovery of a carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative organism u...

Fair and Efficient Nurse Scheduling With Answer Set Programming in Hospital Practice

Effective nurse scheduling is essential for health care quality, staff well-being, and organizational efficiency. The Nurse Scheduling Problem (NSP) requires balancing regulatory limits, workload equity, and personal preferences. In this study, we report 2 real-world applications...

Ethical and governance challenges in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a scoping review and practical framework for clinical and system-level decision-making

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced life-sustaining therapy used in selected patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure. Its increasing use has raised complex ethical, clinical, organizational, and medico-legal challenges related...

Personalized Sequential Nephron Blockade for Diuretic Resistance in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A Narrative Review for the Cardiorenal Clinician

Heart failure affects more than 64 million people worldwide, and admissions for acute decompensation account for a substantial proportion of cardiovascular healthcare expenditure. Achieving complete decongestion remains the principal objective of inpatient management, yet many pa...

Impact of postoperative pulmonary complications on survival after gastrectomy for cancer: individual patient data meta-analysis

Abstract Background Pulmonary complications (PC) may occur in up to 6.8% of patients after gastrectomy. Although PC are associated with prolonged hospital stay and increased overall healthcare costs, their impact on long-term survival remains controversial. This study aimed to an...

On two new types of Moore subcategories

Abstract We introduce and investigate two new classes of Moore subcategories of the concrete category $$\textbf{S}[T]$$ S [ T ] associated with an inclusion-preserving endofunctor $$T:{\textbf {Set}}\longrightarrow {\textbf {Set}}$$ T : Set ⟶ Set . We call these kinds of Moore su...

Hybrid Sensitivity Analysis of Soil Hydraulic Parameters in Nature-Based Solution Coupling Hydrus-1D Simulations with Data-Driven Interpretation

Abstract This study proposes an integrated predictive framework for analysis of substrates’ hydrological response in urban nature-based solutions (NBS), combining numerical modeling with HYDRUS-1D, probabilistic techniques, and advanced tools of statistical analysis and machine l...

Predicting the risk of dehydration and readmission among rectal cancer patients with ileostomy: a multicenter observational study

Abstract Dehydration is a frequent complication among rectal cancer patients after ileostomy, often resulting in hospital readmission. The Dehydration Readmission after Ileostomy Prediction (DRIP) score was used to identify patients at risk of dehydration-related readmission. The...

Site-Specific Selectivity of Citrate-Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes for Adsorption-Driven Transport of Rare Earth Elements: An Ab Initio Computational Study

Abstract Separation of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) remains an open challenge for their closely related coordination chemistry and hydration. Neodymium (Nd) and yttrium (Y) form an exemplary pair for this open problem, since Nd is a priority target for recovery from end-of-life mag...

Estimating the gender wage gap using stochastic frontiers: some modelling issues

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyse the gender wage gap in Italy by adopting a Stochastic Frontier Approach, with the aim of assessing whether gender differences persist after controlling for individual and job-related characteristics and how modelling choices affect...

Several Structural Properties and Characterisations of Affine Gould–Hopper-Based Appell Polynomials

In this paper, we introduce and systematically study a new two-parameter family of affine (q,η)-Gould–Hopper-based Appell polynomials. These polynomials arise by fusing the affine (q,η)-exponential Gould–Hopper kernel with an invertible Appell multiplier. A central contribution i...

Defining fever-related discomfort in children: an international Delphi consensus

Fever is one of the most common symptoms in childhood and a frequent reason for medical consultation. Current guidelines recommend treating fever only when discomfort is present. However, the concept of fever-related discomfort remains poorly defined and inconsistently applied in...

A Comprehensive Systematic Meta-Survey of Energy Theft Detection: From Traditional Methods to Generative AI

Electrical energy theft presents a serious and significant challenge for utility companies worldwide. It poses substantial risks to energy infrastructure, reduces efficiency, and destabilizes distribution networks. The introduction of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in...