University of Pisa

Redistribution meets decarbonisation: Exploring universal basic income through an ecological macroeconomic integrated assessment model

The dual challenge of climate change and rising inequality calls for policies capable of delivering both ecological sustainability and social equity. Within the field of Ecological Macroeconomics (EM), integrated assessment models (IAM) with biophysical and socio-economic linkage...

Serotonergic Toxicity and Hyponatremia Associated with Antidepressant Therapy: The Pivotal Role of SIADH

Serotonin syndrome (SS) and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) are well-recognized adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with serotonergic agents, particularly antidepressants. Although traditionally regarded as distinct clinical entities, acc...

Azospirillum–Methylobacterium Inoculation Enhances Olive Growth and Reshapes Root Exudate Chemistry: A Preliminary TD-GC-MS Characterization

Abstract Plant growth–promoting bacteria (PGPB) are increasingly applied to perennial crops, yet their chemical footprints at the root–soil interface remain poorly investigated in species such as olive. In the present study, greenhouse-grown plants of Olea europaea L. cv. Leccino...

Subadditivity and optimal matching of unbounded samples

We obtain new bounds for the optimal matching cost for empirical measures with unbounded support. For a large class of radially symmetric and rapidly decaying probability laws, we prove for the first time the asymptotic rate of convergence for the whole range of power exponents p...

Systematic Design of Separation Logics

Thanks to the locality principle, separation logics support modular, scalable analysis of large codebases by relying on local axioms and frame rules to focus only on the heap fragments required for verification. However, depending on the direction—forward vs. backward—and sense o...

The Molecular Origin of Perylene Fluorescence in Gas, Solution and Crystal Phases: A Comparative Theoretical Study

Abstract Perylene is a widespread molecular motif in materials science thanks to its phase-dependent optical response and its good excitation transport properties, making it ideal for many optoelectronic applications. However, the molecular-level understanding of how changing the...

Communication adds Value to the Business. Prospects of Blockchain Technology

In this paper we explore the role of blockchain technology as an opportunity to improve corporate communications within the overall process of digitalization. The manuscript builds on a literature review and the previous development of a theoretical background to the topic. The a...

Synergistic enhancement of pool boiling heat transfer by micro-pin-fins and an external electric field at different gravity levels: An experimental study during the parabolic flight campaign

Pool boiling of FC-72 on a smooth silicon surface (SS) and two micro-pin-fin surfaces (PF30–60 and PF50–120) was investigated during the 81st ESA parabolic flight campaign to characterize heat transfer under Lunar (0.16 g 0 ) and Martian (0.38 g 0 ) gravity. Tests covered nominal...

Unsupervised ecosystem risk assessment in the Baltic Sea reveals bottom-oxygen depletion and fishing pressure as key threats in species-abundant hotspots

Abstract Marine ecosystems are increasingly shaped by the combined effects of multiple environmental and anthropogenic stressors, generating non-linear, spatially heterogeneous patterns of risks to ecosystem functioning. The Baltic Sea represents a paradigmatic system where geogr...

Postpandemic Trends in Pediatric Respiratory Virus Hospitalizations: A Multicenter Study, 2019–2025

ABSTRACT Background The COVID‐19 pandemic profoundly altered the circulation of respiratory viruses in children, changing the epidemiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections. In the postpandemic period, respiratory pathogens showed marked temporal variability. The 2024–2...

Phenotype-based appropriateness of IGM-enriched polyclonal immunoglobulin use in critical illness: report of an expert consensus

Sepsis and septic shock result from a dysregulated host response to infection, encompassing both hyperinflammatory and immunosuppressed phenotypes. Although immunomodulatory adjunctive therapies have been extensively investigated over the past decades, none have demonstrated cons...

Soils sentinels: A step towards harmonisation of microbial parameters in European initiatives

Soil health is a critical component of agroecosystems, supporting plant growth, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem services. However, soil is a non-renewable resource on human timescales, and its degradation poses significant challenges for sustainable agriculture. Despite numerous...

Exploring the role of renewable energy communities in the Italian flexibility markets

The increasing penetration of distributed generation, mainly from variable and scarcely predictable renewable energy sources, requires new forms of system flexibility. Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) can contribute by aggregating demand-side flexibility and participating in a...

Italian Fluvial Sediment Transport Database: a comprehensive hub for archiving and analyzing hydrological data

Fluvial sediment transport plays a key role in geomorphological and hydrological processes, influencing river morphology, watershed and coastal sediment balances, and the environmental response to climatic and anthropogenic changes. In Italy, the availability of homogeneous and l...

Knowledge of lactose intolerance in Italian adults: a cross‑sectional assessment

Abstract Purpose To assess knowledge of lactose intolerance (LI) in Italian adults, identifying major knowledge gaps and factors associated with awareness. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2024 and March 2025 among Italian adults (≥ 18 years). A newl...

Antibacterial Coatings on Cotton Fabrics Based on Rosmarinic Acid-Loaded Bio-Based Resin and Oxygen-Plasma Surface Pretreatment

Abstract The development of antibacterial cotton textiles is of considerable interest for applications in healthcare, hygiene, and protective materials, where limiting microbial proliferation on fibrous surfaces is essential. However, many of the finishing strategies currently re...

Comparative Prognostic Value of AFP, PIVKA-II, and GPC-3 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Real-World Multicenter Cohort Study

Background/Objectives: The current cornerstone for prognostic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) stratification is the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) score, which integrates tumor and liver function staging but lacks tumor biology parameters. Serum tumor biomarkers, such as alp...

When transparency falls short: auditing platform moderation during a high-stakes election

Abstract During major political events, social media platforms encounter increased systemic risks. However, it is still unclear if and how they adjust their moderation practices in response. The Digital Services Act Transparency Database provides—for the first time—an opportunity...

Host-Specific Circulation and Molecular Diversity of Babesia, Hepatozoon and Bartonella Species Among Wild Carnivores in Northwestern Italy

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) represent a concern for animal and public health, and wildlife surveillance is valuable for their monitoring. The occurrence, molecular diversity and host distribution of tick-borne protozoa (TBP: Babesia spp., Theileria spp. and Hepatozoon spp.) and...

Vitamin D in coronary heart disease: a Mendelian randomization meta-analysis of data stratified by 25(OH)D levels

Maria Fusaro, Pasquale Perrone Filardi, Gianfranco Sinagra, Maria Luisa Brandi, Maurizio Gallieni, Jean-Yves Reginster, Eugene McCloskey, Etienne Cavalier,