168 results match your criteria: "University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria[Affiliation]"

Electroencephalography (EEG) is widely used as a non-invasive technique for the diagnosis of several brain disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy. Until recently, diseases have been identified over EEG readings by human experts, which may not only be specific and difficult to find, but are also subject to human error. Despite the recent emergence of machine learning methods for the interpretation of EEGs, most approaches are not capable of capturing the underlying arbitrary non-Euclidean relations between signals in the different regions of the human brain.

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This research investigates the effects of using edible gel coatings and bio-based packaging materials on extending the shelf life of cherry tomatoes. Two edible gel coatings (guar gum and guar gum +5% of a lemon ( (L.) Osbeck pomace extract obtained in the research laboratory) were applied on cherry tomatoes, then they were packaged in bio-based materials (cellulose tray + PLA lid).

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Assessing the degree of genetic diversity and differentiation of rare or endangered endemic species is essential to evaluate the conservation status of populations and successively implement appropriate conservation strategies. We investigated the population structure of Ard., a scapose hemicryptophyte endemic to Calabria (southern Italy), both to answer questions about its genetic structure and to determine whether the actual population size has undergone significant demographic changes in the near past.

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A comparison between machine and deep learning models on high stationarity data.

Sci Rep

August 2024

Department of Law, Economics and Human Sciences & Decisions_Lab, University "Mediterranea" of Reggio Calabria, 89125, Reggio Calabria, RC, Italy.

Advances in sensor, computing, and communication technologies are enabling big data analytics by providing time series data. However, conventional models struggle to identify sequence features and forecast accuracy. This paper investigates time series features and shows that some machine learning algorithms can outperform deep learning models.

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Beyond 5G networks provide solutions for next-generation communications, especially digital twins networks (DTNs) have gained increasing popularity for bridging physical and digital space. However, current DTNs pose some challenges, especially when applied to scenarios that require efficient and multimodal data processing. Firstly, current DTNs are limited in communication and computational efficiency, since they require to transmit large amounts of raw data collected from physical sensors, as well as to ensure model synchronization through high-frequency computation.

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This work aimed to evaluate the impact of enrichment processing on the quality parameters, bioactivity and sensorial aspects of (mace)-flavored olive oil storage for one year. The mace powder was added to extra virgin olive oil through two different processes: immediately after crushing the olives by mixing mace (1% weight/weight (/)) with the olive paste (MAVOO-M) and by adding mace to extra virgin olive oil (C) (2% /) (MAVOO-I). A multi-analytical approach was applied to measure the main qualitative indexes, such as the free acidity, peroxide value and ultraviolet parameters.

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Despite intense research towards the understanding of abiotic stress adaptation in tomato, the physiological adjustments and transcriptome modulation induced by combined salt and low nitrate (low N) conditions remain largely unknown. Here, three traditional tomato genotypes were grown under long-term single and combined stresses throughout a complete growth cycle. Physiological, molecular, and growth measurements showed extensive morphophysiological modifications under combined stress compared to the control, and single stress conditions, resulting in the highest penalty in yield and fruit size.

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Alternaria black spot of pomegranate () was reported for the first time in Italy. In spring 2023, an outbreak of this disease was noticed in commercial pomegranate 'Wonderful' orchards of the municipality of Misterbianco (Sicily), following an unusually rainy period. A total of 30 randomly selected isolates recovered from typical necrotic spots of leaves and fruits were characterized.

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Editorial Topical Collection: "Biomedical Imaging and Data Analytics for Disease Diagnosis and Treatment".

Bioengineering (Basel)

July 2024

School of Computer, Electronics and Information, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.

The integration of biomedical imaging techniques with advanced data analytics is at the forefront of a transformative era in healthcare [...

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Quantifying the uncertainty of LLM hallucination spreading in complex adaptive social networks.

Sci Rep

July 2024

Department of Information Engineering, Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, Via Graziella, Reggio Calabria, 89122, Italy.

Large language models (LLMs) are becoming a significant source of content generation in social networks, which is a typical complex adaptive system (CAS). However, due to their hallucinatory nature, LLMs produce false information that can spread through social networks, which will impact the stability of the whole society. The uncertainty of LLMs false information spread within social networks is attributable to the diversity of individual behaviors, intricate interconnectivity, and dynamic network structures.

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The present study aimed to investigate the impact on nutritional and functional properties of dried kiwifruit ( cv. Sungold) slices during conservation for 120 days in sealed containers in the dark at 25 °C. For this purpose, kiwifruits slices were dried at two different temperatures, 40 and 55 °C, for 30 and 25 h, respectively.

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Citrus fruits are extensively cultivated worldwide, with Italy and Spain being major producers. In Southern Italy, particularly in Reggio Calabria, a typical citrus fruit is produced, namely, bergamot ( et Poiteau), known for its mysterious origins and exceptional quality essential oil protected by the EU's PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) designation. Despite historical challenges, bergamot has regained prominence for its nutraceutical potential, especially its flavonoid-rich juice, offering significant health benefits.

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Plant microbial biostimulants application has become a promising and eco-friendly agricultural strategy to improve crop yields, reducing chemical inputs for more sustainable cropping systems. The soil dwelling bacterium Kocuria rhizophila was previously characterized as Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) for its multiple PGP traits, such as indole-3-acetic acid production, phosphate solubilization capability and salt and drought stress tolerance. Here, we evaluated by a multi-omics approach, the PGP activity of K.

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Balancing Freshness and Sustainability: Charting a Course for Meat Industry Innovation and Consumer Acceptance.

Foods

April 2024

Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science (DISAFA), University of Turin, Largo Braccini, 2, 10095 Grugliasco, Italy.

The agribusiness sector is constantly seeking solutions to enhance food security, sustainability, and resilience. Recent estimates indicate that one-third of the total food production remains unused due to waste or limited shelf life, resulting in negative environmental and ethical consequences. Consequently, exploring technological solutions to extend the shelf life of food products could be a crucial option to address this issue.

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Worldwide forest surveys reveal forty-three new species in major Clade 2 with fundamental implications for the evolution and biogeography of the genus and global plant biosecurity.

Stud Mycol

March 2024

Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Department of Forest Protection and Wildlife Management, Phytophthora Research Centre, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic.

Article Synopsis
  • A study conducted between 1998 and 2020 identified 43 new species in diverse ecosystems across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, using genetic analysis to classify them into existing and new subclades within a major clade.
  • The evolutionary history of this clade includes separations before and after the breakup of Gondwana, leading to distinct groups with varying lifestyles, such as soilborne and aerial species.
  • High levels of hybridization were observed in some subclades, indicating that environmental and breeding systems may encourage the emergence of new species, revealing significant gaps in our understanding of potential pathogen threats to ecosystems.
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Environmental concerns on the use of the electrospinning technique for the production of polymeric micro/nanofibers.

Sci Rep

April 2024

Department of Civil, Energy, Environment and Material Engineering, University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, Via Zehender, Loc. Feo di Vito, 89124, Reggio Calabria, Italy.

The production of micro and nanofibers through the electrospinning technique is a well assessed technology that finds application in a variety of fields. Indeed, the specific features of electrospun fibers, as well as the possibility to be modelled and functionalized, ensure their great versatility. In the last decades, the widespread use of electrospun fibers promoted studies related to the evaluation of both human health and environmental risks associated to their handling and exposure.

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Identification of novel genotypes with enhanced nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is a key challenge for a sustainable tomato production. In this respect, the performance of a panel of thirty tomato accessions were evaluated under high (HN; 5 mM N) and low (LN; 0.5 mM N) nitrogen irrigation solutions.

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The structure of chemical vapor deposited graphene substrates for graphene-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.

J Phys Condens Matter

February 2024

Department of Information Engineering, Infrastructures and Sustainable Energy (DIIES), University 'Mediterranea' of Reggio Calabria, Loc. Feo di Vito, 89122 Reggio, Calabria, Italy.

Defects and nanocrystalline grain structures play a critical role in graphene-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (GERS). In this study, we selected three types of few-layer, polycrystalline graphene films produced by chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and we tested them as GERS substrates. The graphene structure was controlled by decreasing the CVD temperature, thus obtaining (i) polycrystalline with negligible defect density, (ii) polycrystalline with high defect density, (iii) nanocrystalline.

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Background: According to Neapolitan Pizza Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG) regulation, Mozzarella di Bufala Campana and Fiordilatte mozzarella are the exclusive cheeses to be used, together with tomato and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), to season pizza in the "Margherita" variant. However, the so-called "Pizza mozzarella", that is a diary product having lower moisture content and a longer shelf life than Mozzarella di Bufala Campana and Fiordilatte mozzarella, is widely used in many pizzerias, both in Italy and abroad. Therefore, we investigated its quality, in comparison with Mozzarella di Bufala and Fiordilatte mozzarella, as well as its effect on the quality of the Margherita pizza.

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Machine learning (ML) is a well-known subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that aims at developing algorithms and statistical models able to empower computer systems to automatically adapt to a specific task through experience or learning from data [...

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Introduction.

Int J Neural Syst

February 2024

Head of AI_Lab and NeuroLab Laboratories, DICEAM, Dpt. of Civil, Environmental, Energy and Materials Engineering, University "Mediterranea" of Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Italy.

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In this study, a few-shot transfer learning approach was introduced to decode movement intention from electroencephalographic (EEG) signals, allowing to recognize new tasks with minimal adaptation. To this end, a dataset of EEG signals recorded during the preparation of complex sub-movements was created from a publicly available data collection. The dataset was divided into two parts: the (including 5 classes) and the , (including 2 classes) with no overlap between the two datasets in terms of classes.

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Nitrate uptake by plants primarily relies on two gene families: Nitrate transporter 1/peptide transporter (NPF) and Nitrate transporter 2 (NRT2). Here, we extensively characterized the NPF and NRT2 families in the durum wheat genome, revealing 211 NPF and 20 NRT2 genes. The two families share many Cis Regulatory Elements (CREs) and Transcription Factor binding sites, highlighting a partially overlapping regulatory system and suggesting a coordinated response for nitrate transport and utilization.

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