University of Genoa

Fair backward compatibility: definitions, theoretical framework, and empirical results

Machine learning systems often require updates for various reasons, ranging from the availability of new data or models to the necessity of meeting new or revised technical and ethical metrics. Typically, such metrics capture average performance rather than sample-wise behavior....

Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews on Gluteal Augmentation Using a Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR 2)

Abstract Background Gluteal augmentation has become increasingly popular in aesthetic surgery, with fat grafting, implants, and fillers as the main techniques. Objectives This study aims to assess the methodological rigor of available reviews using AMSTAR-2 and to explore associa...

A CFD-driven digital twin for automated mold sandblasting in digital manufacturing

Abstract The manufacturing industry is facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency and sustainability in response to energy constraints and environmental regulations. Within this context mold cleaning represents a critical and energy-intensive step in resin-based component m...

TSPO PET selectively detects the denervated skeletal muscle district remodeling after experimental peripheral nerve injury

Abstract Background Peripheral nerve injury induces inflammatory and stress-related remodeling in downstream skeletal muscle before overt atrophy develops, yet non-invasive approaches capable of detecting and anatomically localizing early muscle involvement remain limited. The 18...

Visual dysfunction and psychosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Objectives Visual impairment and broader visual-related abnormalities have been implicated in psychosis, but the consistency, specificity, and direction of this association remain unclear. We systematically reviewed evidence linking clinically defined visual impairment, visual-pr...

Configuration-space Bayesian optimisation for stress-critical pose identification on a hyper-redundant robot

Abstract Serial manipulators can have strongly varying internal stresses within their configuration space, making the identification of stress-critical poses important for structural design.Because each candidate configuration requires a computationally expensive Finite Element A...

Technoeconomic and Environmental Assessment of a Power-to-H2-to-Power Metal Hydride System for a Renovated Greek Building

Abstract The present study examines the dynamic energy, environmental, and economic performance of a power-to- H 2 -to-power production and storage system based on metal-hydride (MH) technology, integrated as a hybrid energy storage solution for a renovated office building in Pto...

Finite‐Time Protocols Stabilize Charging in Noisy Ising Quantum Batteries

ABSTRACT Reliable charging protocols are crucial for advancing quantum batteries toward practical use. We investigate a transverse‐field Ising chain as a quantum battery, focusing on the combined role of qubit interactions in the battery model and finite charging time. This inter...

p-adically convergent loci in varieties arising from periodic continued fractions

Abstract Inspired by the existence of multiple alternative definitions of continued fraction expansions for elements in $$\mathbb {Q}_p$$ Q p , we study the p -adic convergence of periodic continued fractions with partial quotients in $$\mathbb {Z}[1/p]$$ Z [ 1 / p ] from a geome...

Cancer in systemic sclerosis: clinical associations and prognostic impact from the EUSTAR registry

BACKGROUND: Cancer represents a major cause of mortality in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Established risk factors are limited to specific subsets, particularly early diffuse anti-RNA polymerase III (POLR3)-positive disease, needing further exploration. METHODS: We performed a nested...

A nicotinic-dopaminergic hybrid probe enhances D2-like autoreceptor-mediated inhibition of dopamine release

β2-containing nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and dopamine D 2 receptors (D 2 Rs) cooperate to shape striatal dopamine (DA) output, yet the mechanisms by which nicotinic-dopaminergic crosstalk influences D 2 -like autoreceptor-mediated inhibition of DA release remain u...

Human nasal epithelial cells as an integrated platform for biomarker discovery, functional airway studies, and patient-specific stem cell generation

Abstract Studying epithelial dysfunction in respiratory diseases requires physiologically relevant human models that faithfully recapitulate airway structure and function. Primary human nasal epithelial cells (hNECs) represent an accessible and clinically validated system, widely...

A community-validated tool for clinical outcome calculation in multiple sclerosis: Consensus development and scenario-specific recommendations

Background: Reproducibility and comparability of disability outcomes remain major challenges in multiple sclerosis (MS) research. Definitions of disability progression vary widely across studies, and calculation criteria are often insufficiently documented to enable replication....

Correlation of polygenic risk score and clinical phenotype in patients with genetic generalized epilepsy

Abstract Objective The polygenic risk score (PRS) for individuals with genetic generalized epilepsy (GGE) quantifies the common risk variants in genes identified in genome‐wide association studies. We hypothesized that the phenotype of GGE patients differs based on their GGE PRS....

Rim-driven pumpjet design by optimization

Abstract This paper presents a numerical study based on a Simulation-Based Design Optimization (SBDO) framework for the design of a marine rim-driven pumpjet propulsion system at a prescribed operating condition. The main objective is to compare the hydrodynamic performance of ri...

Effectiveness of Therapeutic Sport Footwear in Prevention of Ulcer Recurrence in Persons with Diabetic Foot Disease

Recurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) remains a major clinical challenge in patients with diabetes. Therapeutic footwear is a cornerstone of secondary prevention as it reduces plantar pressure and mechanical stress. However, most available evidence focuses on traditional orthop...

On the Axiom of the Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Modelling of Flexoelectricity

The present paper addresses models of non-local materials and, in particular, flexoelectric materials as dielectrics with higher-order gradients. While the literature develops the subject through variational formulations, here the modelling is developed within a thermodynamic fra...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Automated Insulin Delivery in Infants with Type 1 Diabetes: Real-World Evidence to Support Future International Guidelines

To evaluate efficacy and safety of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and automated insulin delivery (AID) in infants. A retrospective multicenter study (13 centers) of 76 children diagnosed with antibody-positive type 1 diabetes before age 2. Outcomes at 12 months were compared...

How Polymer ChainsRemember Their Crystalline Past:Simulations Uncover the Molecular Origin of Melt Memory

Abstract Melt memory in semicrystalline polymers is the remarkable ability of polymer chains to retain structural information from a prior crystalline state after being heated above the melting temperature. This phenomenon can induce extraordinary self-nucleation and strongly inf...

Storm surge dynamics in the northern Adriatic Sea: comparing AI emulators with high-resolution numerical simulations

Abstract. Accurate storm surge forecasting is vital for protecting coastal regions, particularly in the northern Adriatic Sea where sea-level rise and increasingly severe storm events pose growing risks. Machine Learning (ML) approaches offer compelling speed and flexibility, yet...