University of Turin

Salivary Dim‐Light Melatonin Onset is Associated with Functional Decline, Respiratory Symptom Emergence, and Survival in Early Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

OBJECTIVE: Sleep-wake and circadian disturbances are increasingly recognized in people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (plwALS), but endogenous circadian phase timing and its prognostic significance in early disease remain unclear. We assessed whether salivary dim-light...

Sustainable lesson study in Italian secondary education: insights from a lesson on the regression line

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the adapted model of lesson study implemented in an Italian upper secondary school and sustained over the past seven years. To illustrate and reflect on this approach, the paper reports an example of lesson study activity carried ou...

Online fundraising. Are Italian parties meeting the challenge?

This article examines whether Italian political parties are meeting the challenge of online fundraising in a context shaped by the abolition of direct public funding and declining political trust. Drawing on the literature on party change, political finance and digitalization, it...

Application of LHC gas recuperation systems for methane emission control in livestock housing

Abstract The CH4rLiE (CH4 Livestock Emission) project presents a dry-gas laboratory proof-of-principle for mitigating methane (CH4) emissions in livestock housing. This work investigates the technical feasibility of capturing CH4 at low concentrations by adapting gas recovery sys...

Exoticizing Consumption: European Drug Cultures, 1670–1740

Exoticizing Consumption examines the circulation, uses, and changing meanings of drugs between the late seventeenth and mid-eighteenth centuries, when long-distance trade and colonial expansion gra...

A Machine Learning Framework for Objective Definition and Projection of Meteorological Seasons: An Application to the Indian Subcontinent

Abstract Meteorological seasons are typically defined through fixed calendar intervals or region‐specific thresholds, yet such approaches fail to capture the actual variability of the annual cycle. Here we present a machine learning framework that objectively detects meteorologic...

Exploring the dark sector through galaxy dynamics in clusters

Abstract Galaxy clusters are among the most powerful laboratories to probe fundamental physics, from the formation of cosmic structures to the nature of dark matter, dark energy, and gravity. Realizing their full potential requires accurate and unbiased determinations of their ma...

POPs Contamination of Aquatic Sediments of the Cerna River Watershed, Romania—Prevalence, Pollution Sources, and Ecological Risk Assessment

This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and pollution sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in sediments of the Cerna River and its main tributaries, and to assess the associated ecological ri...

Emerging therapeutic strategies and clinical trials in severe asthma management: current evidence and future directions

Introduction Biologic therapies have transformed the management of severe asthma, particularly in type 2-high disease, but important unmet needs remain. Incomplete responses, uncertainty in treatment positioning, and the lack of effective options for non-type 2 or mixed inflammat...

Continuity and Developmental Differentiation of Educational Beliefs Across the 0–6 Developmental Continuum: Parents’ and ECEC Professionals’ Representations of Early Childhood Education

Continuity is a fundamental principle of integrated Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) systems, yet little is known about how adults’ educational beliefs vary across developmental references. The study examined developmental differentiation in educational beliefs when adul...

Development of N -Hydroxyindole-2-Carboxamides as New Host-Targeted Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Agents Against Human Respiratory Viruses

Abstract Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) oxidoreductases are promising targets for host-targeted antiviral agents (HTAs) because of their essential role in protein folding, including the maturation of viral proteins. Human protein disulfide isomerase family member A3 (PDIA3) is involv...

Interstitial Lung Abnormalities: A Multidisciplinary Narrative Review

Abstract Interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) is an umbrella term used to describe a spectrum of computed tomography (CT)-detected lung abnormalities that may reflect interstitial lung disease (ILD). Initially perceived as a niche topic—and often underreported in clinical pract...

Integrating Perceived ESG Dimensions Into Behavioral Models of Sustainable Tourism Consumption: Perspective From the Theory of Planned Behavior

Tourism is an important driver of socio-economic development. However, its rapid growth has increased pressure on the environment and host communities. Hence, it becomes increasingly urgent to understand that how tourists perceive sustainability and how these perceptions shape th...

Persuasion in marketing for consumer acceptance of edible insect-based foods: exploring past, current trends and future directions

Purpose This paper systematically reviews how marketing persuasion strategies are used to overcome barriers and strengthen drivers of consumer acceptance of edible insect-based foods, particularly in Western markets. Design/methodology/approach Using PRISMA guidelines, a systemat...

Oxidative Potential and Elemental Fingerprints of Urban and Suburban Particulate Matter in Turin

The toxicity of atmospheric particulate matter (PM) depends not only on its burden in air, but also on its chemical composition, which affects its ability to induce oxidative stress at the cellular level through reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation. The oxidative potential (OP...

Long-term results of the modified Dunn procedure in slipped capital femoral epiphysis

Aims: In situ fixation for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) prevents further displacement, but fails to correct the proximal femoral deformity, which may lead to femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and early osteoarthritis (OA). The modified Dunn procedure (MDP) restores p...

3D virtual reconstruction: usefulness in preoperative planning for oncologic renal surgery in children

Preoperative planning for complex pediatric renal masses can be challenging, especially when nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) is recommended. We report our experience using 3D virtual reconstruction (3DVR) and its impact on surgical decision making. Patients with complex renal masse...

Cardiac Myosin‐Binding Protein C for Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Background Diagnosing myocardial infarction in patients with prior coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains challenging, primarily because of lower diagnostic accuracy of high‐sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs‐cTn). cMyC (cardiac myosin‐binding protein C), because of its fas...

Managing growth and puberty concerns in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Updated guidance and future directions

Long-term glucocorticoid therapy is standard of care for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) but often results in impaired growth and delayed or incomplete puberty, impacting their physical and psychosocial health. Although DMD endocrine care has evolved, leading t...

Organizing healthcare delivery in the era of disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease: an Italian RAND/UCLA consensus

BACKGROUND: Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses a growing clinical and organizational challenge, requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary care models. In Italy, significant regional variability in resources and access to diagnostic services persists, while the implementation of commun...