University of Florence

Replica symmetry breaking in the quasi mode locked regime of titanium sapphire lasers

Abstract Recent observations of replica symmetry breaking (RSB) in ytterbium-based mode-locked fiber lasers have revealed glassy behavior in the quasi-mode-locked (QML) regime. Here, we investigate whether this behavior is restricted to a specific laser implementation or represen...

A hybrid multiphase model for simulating condensing gravity-driven flows

The recent increase in the use of renewable energy sources as the thermal input for power cycles has led to a paradigm shift in the operation of steam turbines, which are now required to offer increasingly higher operational flexibility. As a result, frequent shutdowns and start-...

Photo-guided azopolymer hydrogel actuators

Amorphous azopolymers are fascinating materials that can be deformed in arbitrary directions by light. However, they are so far used mostly for microfabrication, to anisotropically reshape dry polymer structures - essentially as a post-processing fabrication step. This is because...

Highly Contiguous Is Not Chromosomally Accurate: Integrated Cytogenetic and Genomic Mapping in Two Turtle Genome

Abstract High-quality genome assemblies are essential for robust research across biological and medical fields. Assembly errors can have far-reaching consequences for downstream analyses, including gene annotation and the inference of synteny. In contrast to the rapid growth of g...

Innovative positioning of respiratory allergen immunotherapy: a focus on precision medicine

Introduction Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is the only treatment for IgE-mediated respiratory allergy that can modify disease progression. Historically, AIT has relied on empirical personalization, based on allergen selection and clinical judgment. However, AIT is now transitionin...

Oral involvement in Darier disease

Sasha Visinoni and Roberto Maglie declare no conflicts of interest associated with this manuscript. Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analysed during the current study.

Integrated Phenolic, Volatilomic and Sensory Profiling of Two Finger Lime Cultivars and Faustrime Grown in a Mediterranean Region

Finger lime (Citrus australasica) is an Australian native citrus valued as a “citrus caviar” in high-end gastronomy, and its cultivation is expanding in the Mediterranean region. Comparative quality data for different genotypes grown under Italian conditions are still scarce. Thi...

Smart Objects for Clinical Rehabilitation and Education: A Scoping Review of Design, Sensing, and Validation

Interaction with physical objects plays a key role in the development, assessment, and treatment of cognitive and motor skills across the lifespan. In recent years, this interaction has been enhanced by smart objects, namely everyday items augmented with embedded sensing, process...

Chiral Morphology in MoS2 Nanostructures for Spin-Polarized Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysis

Abstract Controlling chirality in inorganic nanostructures offers a powerful route to tailoring their electronic and catalytic functions. Here, we demonstrate that the chiral morphology of metallic 1T-MoS2 nanosheets can be precisely tuned to modulate spin-dependent properties vi...

Unveiling the long history of bilateral food trade

The globalization process has profoundly transformed the food system over time, leading to a significant increase in food and agricultural trade. The multidimensional impact of this shift is substantial, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of the evolution of the Int...

A Multiplatform Chemical Perspective on Coffee Identity: Interplay Between Origin, Cultivar, and Fermentation Time

Abstract Green coffee bean chemistry is shaped by the geographic origin, plant genetics, and post-harvest processing, but their relative contributions across complementary chemical layers, within a single, tightly controlled context, remain comparatively underexplored. We applied...

Treatment and Outcomes of Kawasaki Disease Over 40 Years

BACKGROUND Kawasaki disease (KD) is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries. Long-term prognosis depends on coronary sequelae, yet Western longitudinal data integrating acute-phase features, treatment, and long-term coronary outcomes remain...

Change-of-Direction (COD) Biomechanics in Sport: A Systematic Review of the Possible Use of IMU

Background/Objectives: Change-of-direction (COD) movements represent a fundamental component of performance in multidirectional sports and constitute one of the primary mechanisms of knee injury. The biomechanical assessment of such movements has traditionally relied on optoelect...

Dot-by-dot wire arc additive manufacturing geometry prediction: an analytical model

Abstract Dot-by-dot Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (DBD-WAAM) is a deposition strategy for manufacturing complex, large-scale metal lattice structures through the successive deposition of individual molten droplets. In this process, precise geometry prediction is essential for h...

Prognostic Role of Adverse Events in a Worldwide Population of Patients with Biliary Tract Cancer Treated with Chemo-Immunotherapy

Background: Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) are aggressive malignancies with limited treatment options. The addition of durvalumab or pembrolizumab to cisplatin–gemcitabine improves overall survival (OS), but validated biomarkers of benefit remain limited. Immune-mediated adverse ev...

A bifurcation phenomenon for the critical Laplace and p-Laplace equation in the ball: part 2

Abstract In this paper we continue the discussion started in [12] concerning a bifurcation phenomenon for radial solutions of the following nonlinear eigenvalue problem: $$\begin{aligned} {\left\{ \begin{array}{ll} \Delta _p u(x) + \lambda {\mathcal {K}}(|x|) \,u(x) \, |u(x)|^{q-...

A distinct gastrointestinal symptom profile characterizes clinically relevant fatigue in systemic sclerosis

OBJECTIVE: To identify the specific gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms associated with clinically relevant fatigue in systemic sclerosis (SSc), beyond the established association between overall GI involvement and fatigue. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study including conse...

Lower-crustal unzipping drives active orogenic deformation

The Apennines-Tyrrhenian Sea system allows us to investigate seismotectonics in coupled thrust belt and back-arc realms driven by subduction retreat, continental collision, and crustal delamination. Since the late Miocene, active extension has progressively migrated forelandward,...

Psychological Profiles of Adolescents About Climate Change Anxiety and Worries: An Application of Latent Profile Analysis

Climate change generates uncertainty and insecurity, shaping human–environment relations and contributing to psychological distress, particularly in the form of worry and anxiety. While moderate levels of worry may foster adaptive responses, elevated worry and anxiety are associa...

Spin Crossover in an Iron(II) Complex with a Radical Iminosemiquinonate Ligand

Abstract Metal complexes that exhibit spin crossover (SCO) or valence tautomerism (VT) are promising candidates for molecular materials. In an exploration of the interplay between SCO and VT in iron chemistry, we combined redox-active aminophenol derivatives (4,6-di-tert-butylphe...