Open Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI) promotes ethical, inclusive, and transparent research aligned with sustainability goals and societal values. This systematic review examines the implementation of ORRI principles in marine research acro...
Iris pallida Lam. is traditionally cultivated in Italy to sell its rhizomes to perfume-producing industries and is particularly sought-after because of its high content of irones, ketone compounds responsible for the violet smell of the orris essence...
The Iridaceae family comprises approximately 1800 species, including Iris pallida Lam., which is widely recognized for its ornamental and aromatic properties and particularly adopted in the perfume industry. In this study, we evaluated the effects of...
The genus Iris is a perfect example of ethnobotanic continuity, where symbolic, medicinal and cultural relevance have provided foundations for many of the ornamental, phytochemical, pharmacological, industrial and ecological applications we know toda...
The loss of agricultural land is one of the main problems facing the global agricultural sector, and it is related to multiple phenomena; one of the main causes is soil salinization, induced both by natural processes and human activities. Among the s...
Iris taxa are sources of valuable essential oils obtained from aged rhizomes used by various industries, including pharmacy, cosmetic, perfume, and food industry, in which irones are the most important aroma components. In this study, volatile organi...
5 February 2022
Human capital—that is the cumulative abilities, education, social skills, and mental and physical health one possesses—is increasingly recognized as key to the reduction of inequality in societies. Adverse childhood experiences have been...
After the Reformation, many monasteries in Scandinavia were provided new purposes or maintained parts of their former functions, serving as everything from hospitals to city halls. In Iceland, however, this did not happen; the monasteries were abando...
As COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out across the world, there are growing concerns about the roles that trust, belief in conspiracy theories, and spread of misinformation through social media play in impacting vaccine hesitancy. We use a nationally rep...
18 July 2021
This study investigates, using an online self-report questionnaire, adolescents’ emotional reactions during the lockdown in a sample of 2105 secondary school students (aged 14–19) in Italy, Romania, and Croatia. We used a self-reported online questio...
Cod-liver oil and other marine products containing polyunsaturated fatty acids have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral effects and may be useful in the treatment of various inflammatory and infectious diseases. We developed suppositorie...
Background/Objectives: The rising demand for total joint arthroplasty (TJA) and increasing incidence of prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) significantly burden patients and healthcare systems. This retrospective study describes the epidemiology, clin...
Late-season varieties of mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) have a high economic value, so their study, characterization, and comparison among different commercial varieties is of great interest for agriculture. Detailed metabolomic analysis of mand...
Mandarins are one of the most important citrus fruits in the world in terms of tons produced. The late-season varieties of mandarin have a great economic value due to their high production in a season with few mandarin varieties. The objective is to...
The efficacy of natamycin (Fruitgard Nat 20) and Proallium (an extract of allium including propyl thiosulfinate oxide (PTSO)) against sour rot and green mold in mandarins was evaluated under controlled and commercial conditions. The study involved ar...
Late-season mandarins are normally cold-stored to prolong the commercial season. Thus, it is necessary to investigate poststorage consumer acceptance to predict the potential success of new late-season mandarin varieties on the market. The aim of the...
Six rare porcelains of the Qing Dynasty, in particular, dishes ordered respectively for Philibert Orry, the Duke of Penthièvre and a tureen from the service of Louis XV, with royal coat-of-arms, were analyzed non-invasively by Raman microspect...
Estimation of soil organic matter content (SOMC) is essential for soil quality evaluation. Compared with traditional multispectral remote sensing for SOMC mapping, the distribution of SOMC in a certain area can be obtained quickly by using hyperspect...
Iris germanica L. is an ornamental and medicinal plant used since ancient times for their rhizomes, still utilized today to obtain orris butter highly valued in perfumery. Iris germanica presents special root adaptations, which confers certain tolera...
In the last few years, the interest in developing new mandarin cultivars of superior quality has grown as a response to the increasing consumer demand of this appreciated fruit. This study evaluated the sensory profiles of five new late-season mandar...
Background: The radius, a crucial bone in the human forearm, supports and facilitates complex movements like pronation and supination. Its anatomical landmarks, including Lister’s tubercle, provide vital attachment points for muscles, tendons,...
Starch is a biodegradable polymeric carbohydrate that can easily form films and coatings and can readily be obtained from some food industry by-products and wastes, which may contribute to the circular bioeconomy. In this work, we studied the potenti...