University of Trento

A harmonised dataset of adult Culex pipiens mosquitoes from 17 administrative Italian regions, 2008–2022

Culex pipiens s.l. is the primary vector of West Nile Virus in Italy. Despite the availability of abundant long-term surveillance data on adult Cx. pipiens observations in Italy, historical records are often fragmented across regional repositories with heterogeneous formats and m...

Greek Historiographical Techniques in the First Book of Maccabees: Evidence of Exemplarity, Enargeia, and Immersive Historiography

The First Book of Maccabees is widely regarded as an instance of conservative, biblically oriented historiography in which Hellenistic influence on narrative composition is minimal or absent. This article challenges that consensus through a close analysis of two key passages. (a)...

A Framework for Quantifying Diverse Multi‐Hazard Interactions to Enhance Climate Resilience

ABSTRACT Multi‐hazard events generate impacts exceeding those of individual hazards but remain difficult to assess due to complex interactions. This study presents a generalized framework for analyzing four interaction types—multivariate, preconditioned and triggering, spatially,...

Elements on the move: How ungulate migration expands Alpine biogeochemical footprints

Through depositing waste products, animals influence the spatial distribution of elements across landscapes. Yet the relationship between animal movement and element distribution remains poorly characterized. We developed a spatially explicit agent-based model to test how migrato...

Memes and political misinformation: An experimental study on the role of format, source, and attachment to political leaders

Abstract This study investigates the perceived credibility of statements (i.e., belief in the truth of the claim) and engagement with misleading political messages, focusing on the influence of format (meme vs. social media post) and source (political leader vs. ordinary user). G...

A PSO-Optimized stacked ensemble learning approach for accurate melanoma detection with deep transfer learning and explainability

Abstract Accurate melanoma detection is essential for early-stage dermatological diagnosis, as it significantly improves treatment outcomes and patient survival rates. This study proposes a robust stacked ensemble framework that combines transfer learning (TL) with particle swarm...

Multimodal large language models predict urban safety perception but encode non-neutral demographic priors

Understanding how people perceive urban environments is essential for inclusive planning, yet conventional surveys are costly and difficult to scale. We investigate whether Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) can assess perceived urban safety from street-view imagery while a...

Movement of European freshwater mussels under simulated dewatering conditions

Freshwater ecosystems are exposed to altered hydrological regimes due to climate change and poor water management, resulting in frequent and intense dewatering events. Freshwater mussels (Unionida) are particularly vulnerable to rapid water-level declines. Dewatering can lead to...

Cross-diffusion and fast-reaction in pattern formation: a structural analysis

Abstract Cross-diffusion systems play a central role in mathematical modelling, in which density-dependent dispersal and multiscale mechanisms can lead to spatial segregation and diffusion-driven instabilities. In several relevant examples, including generalised SKT-type competit...

An energetic perspective on the impact of the Atlantic Multidecadal Variability on the West African Monsoon

Abstract. This study explores mechanisms by which the Atlantic Multidecadal Variability (AMV) drives multidecadal changes in the West African Monsoon (WAM), with a focus on Sahel rainfall. We investigate this connection through an energetic perspective using atmosphere-ocean coup...

Dynamic Functional Synchronization Profiles in Autism Differ by Spatial Scale and Along Hierarchical Cortical Gradients.

Background: Prevailing theories propose that autism is characterized by local cortical overconnectivity and long-range underconnectivity, but empirical evidence remains mixed. Methods: = 1009) to examine how functional synchronization profiles dynamically change over time and acr...

Toddlers show heightened attention to selective distributors

We investigated whether Norwegian 21-month-olds (N = 176) hold expectations about agents' dominance based on their distributive fairness (data collected during 2021–2024). Toddlers were presented with two agents who first distributed resources, one acting evenly/fairly and the ot...

The LLM Wears Prada: Analysing Gender Bias and Stereotypes through Online Shopping Data

With the wide and cross-domain adoption of Large Language Models, it becomes crucial to assess the extent to which the statistical correlations in training data hide subtle and potentially troubling biases. Gender bias in LLMs has been widely investigated from the perspectives of...

Rendering for Torture: Enacting Secrecy Through Fabrication and Division

This paper explores how specific provisions of the NATO cooperation framework, as well as those governing international civil aviation, were strategically used by the CIA to maintain the secrecy surrounding the Rendition, Detention and Interrogation (RDI) programme during the ear...

Salivary hormones and adipokines are associated with glycemic control and early renal and cardiometabolic markers in children and young adults with type 1 diabetes

Abstract Purpose Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is recognized as a complex metabolic condition associated with hormonal dysregulation and early complications. This study aimed to evaluate salivary metabolic hormones and adipokines in children and young adults with T1D, and to assess their...

When Plain Language Deceives: Frequent but Generic Words and Misleading Sentence Simplicity in a Mobile Phone Advertisement—An Eye‐Tracking and Decision‐Task Study

ABSTRACT This study investigates how plain and apparently simple language can mislead readers in online advertising. Using eye‐tracking and a forced‐choice task, we compared an original smartphone advertisement with a revised version. The revision replaced frequent and generic wo...

Probabilistic calibration of a closed-loop cardiac electromechanical model with application to cardiac resynchronization therapy

Abstract Cardiac conduction disorders such as left bundle branch block induce ventricular dyssynchrony and increase the risk of heart failure. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) improves cardiac function in approximately 70% of patients; however, identifying the optimal paci...

The benefit of neighborhood methods for the assimilation of cloud‐affected radiances evaluated in observing‐system simulation experiments

Abstract Deficiencies in the representation of hydrometeors and subgrid‐scale motions in numerical weather prediction models cause systematic differences between satellite observations and their model equivalents, which pose a significant challenge for the assimilation of cloud‐a...

Treatment of tunica albuginea defect using double-breasted corporoplasty (Alei’s technique) and small intestinal submucosa graft

Introduction and importance: An isolated, spontaneous defect of the tunica albuginea is an exceptionally rare condition characterized by localized thinning of its layers and herniation of cavernous tissue. Given the very limited number of reported cases and the absence of standar...

Addressing Common Problems in Autism Research: Cohort Development and Sample Description for a Participatory, Real-World, Longitudinal Study of Outcomes in Autistic Adults

Adult autism services research is plagued by methodological challenges, including difficulty obtaining representative or heterogeneous samples and a frequent mismatch between experimental methodologies and real-world settings. The Academic Autism Spectrum Partnership in Research...