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Prevalence of Personality Disorders in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Literature Review in the Era of Personalized Cancer Care
No full textSimulation of a Hybrid Concentrated Solar and Biomass-Fuelled Trigeneration System for Residential Applications
No full textSolar technologies stand out as effective solutions for decarbonising the building sector. Among them, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems offer the advantage of deliv-ering flexible and dispatchable power. However, hybridisation with other renewable energy sources is often pursued to extend the operational hours. Therefore, this study investigatesthe complementarity of solar energy with biomass combustion within a small-scale hybrid tri-generative plant. More precisely, the proposed system consists of a 240 kWth peak thermal power Linear Fresnel Reflectors solar field combined with a 130 kWth back-u p biomass boilerto supply heat to a 20 kWel/100 kWth Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) unit for the provision of cooling, heating and electric power to 10 apartments. The hybrid plant also integrates thermal energy storage tanks and a battery energy system to increase the solar energy self-consump-tion and reduce the intervention of the grid. The performance of the hybrid system is analysed through an advanced simulator developed by the authors in MATLAB/Simulink considering the components’ inertia. The results reveal an increment in solar energy self-consumptionachieved by exploiting the low solar irradiance to bring the latent heat thermal energy storage into its melting range, thereby extending ORC operation into nighttime hours. More precisely, the system meets the entire annual thermal demand for space heating, cooling and domestic hot water through renewable sources, consuming 2.25 tons of biomass. Electric demand cov-erage, instead, reaches up to 81 % with the inclusion of a 60 kWhel battery energy storage system
Dalle regole sul trasferimento di “quote” di s.r.l. a quelle sulla costituzione del pegno e di altri vincoli
No full textNote ad alcuni anapesti di Menandro (Leuc. fr. 1 K./S.)
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Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounting: Application in the Italian Glass Industry
No full textItaly supplies about one-seventh of the European Union’s total glass production, and the sector’s sizeable resource demands make it a linchpin of national industrial strategy. With growing environmental regulations and the push for resource efficiency, Material Flow Accounting has become essential for companies to stay compliant and advance sustainability. The investigation concentrates on Italy’s glass industry to clarify its material requirements, ecological footprint, and overall sustainability performance. STAN software v2, combined with an Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounting (EW-MFA) framework, models the national economy as a single integrated input–output system. By tracking each material stream from initial extraction to end-of-life, the analysis delivers a cradle-to-grave picture of the sector’s environmental impacts. During the 2021 production year, Italy’s glass makers drew on a total of 10.5 million tonnes (Mt) of material inputs, supplied 76% (7.9 Mt) from domestic quarries, and 24% (2.6 Mt) via imports. Outbound trade in finished glass removed 1.0 Mt, leaving 9.5 Mt recorded as Domestic Material Consumption (DMC). Within that balance, 6.6 Mt (63%) was locked into long-lived stock, whereas 2.9 Mt (28%) left the system as waste streams and airborne releases, including roughly 2.1 Mt of CO2. At present, the post-consumer cult substitutes only one-third of the furnace batch, signalling considerable scope for improved circularity. When benchmarked against EU-27 aggregates for 2021, Italy registers a NAS/DMI ratio of 0.63 (EU median 0.55) and a DPO/DMI ratio of 0.28 (EU 0.31), indicating a higher share of material retained in stock and slightly lower waste generated per ton of input. A detailed analysis of glass production identifies critical stages, environmental challenges, and areas for improvement. Quantitative data on material use, waste generation, and recycling rates reveal the industry’s environmental footprint. The findings emphasise Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounting’s value in evaluating and improving sustainability efforts, offering insights for policymakers and industry leaders to drive resource efficiency and sustainable resource management. Results help scholars and policymakers in the analysis of the Italian glass industry context, supporting in the data gathering, while also in the use of this methodology for other sectors
Communicating scientific evidence: drugs for Alzheimer’s disease as a case study
No full textThis paper reviews the scientific evidence on new anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies for treating Alzheimer’s disease as a case study for improving scientific evidence communication. We introduce five guidelines condensed from the biomedical evidence literature but adapted to the short format of science communication in e.g. journal opinion pieces and newspaper articles. Given the major importance and recent confusion regarding the discussed drugs, with certain disagreements seen e.g. between FDA and EMA, the suggested guidelines may be useful to clinicians discussing with their patients and to scientists communicating the evidence in balance. More generally, we hope that the guidelines may help us to improve communication of scientific evidence on complex topics in opinion pieces in the scientific literature, in advocacy, and in media appearances
An overview of critical energy infrastructure of the European Defence sector
No full textThe European Defence sector meets countless of challenges at the confluence of climate change and hybrid
threats, which pose significant risks to critical energy infrastructure (CEI). This -paper aims to dissect these
complex challenges and devise strategies to boost resilience within the European Defence sector though review
process based on PRISMA statement using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. By analyzing the interaction
between climate-related risks, hybrid threat tactics, and vulnerabilities in energy security, this review paper
seeks to shed light on effective policy frameworks, technological innovations, and capacity-building initiatives.
In addition, paper aim to provide actionable insights that can enable policymakers, defence practitioners and
stakeholders to navigate the evolving security landscape effectively. Ultimately, the manuscript strives to
contribute to a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics shaping energy security and defence in Europe,
offering practical solutions to enhance resilience and mitigate the impact of emerging threats on CEI. It highlights
climate change and hybrid threat impacts, offering insights for policymakers, stakeholders related with the
defence sector, including Ministry of Defence as well as the entire energy sector. The paper seeks to prompt
action for CEI, ensuring operational readiness and security in the European Defence sector as well as the results
will be helpful for policy makers and relevant defence stakeholders to boost the sector to mitigate climate
challenge
Metrological Evaluation of Wearable ECG Systems: Heart Rate Estimation and PQRST Waveform Analysis
No full textWearable devices with electrocardiographic (ECG) sensors offer a strong and practical alternative to clinical systems monitoring physiological parameters. Identifying key ECG waveform points is essential for extracting cardiac features (e.g., PR intervals, QRS duration, QT intervals) and understanding cardiac function. This study evaluates heart rate (HR) estimation accuracy and precision using the Zephyr BioHarness 3.0 (reference device) and a 12-lead wireless ECG (test device) during rest and treadmill walking. It also develops an algorithm to detect PQRST wave points for extracting ECG features during various conditions (rest, walking, inclined walking, recovery). Compared to the BioHarness, the test device demonstrated high agreement in HR estimation (mean ± standard deviation = 0.11 bpm ± 2.04 bpm, p = 0.99), with minimal error in resting conditions. However, motion artifacts introduced variability, particularly during walking and inclined walking (walking MAE: 1.47 bpm ± 2.07 bpm; inclined walking MAE: 2.09 bpm ± 5.78 bpm; mean ± standard). Feature extraction analysis revealed increased errors in QRS and QT interval detection under dynamic conditions. In contrast, P-wave and PR interval related residuals were lower under dynamic conditions (inclined walking P-wave MAE: 18.22 ms ± 14.16 ms; PR interval MAE: 28.58 ms ± 22.66 ms; mean ± standard)
