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A first return examination of vector valued integrals.

2009

We prove that for each Bochner integrable function f there exists a trajectory yielding the Bochner integral of f, and that on infinite dimensional Banach spaces there exist Pettis integrable functions f such that no trajectory yields the Pettis integral of f.

Trajectory first return integral Bochner integral Pettis integral McShane integral.Settore MAT/05 - Analisi Matematica
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Effects of a structured educational intervention in moderate-to-severe elderly asthmatic subjects.

2019

Background: Adherence to inhaled drugs is linked to patients’ satisfaction with their device, and an incorrect use can negatively affect the outcomes of asthma treatment. We speculated that this is particularly true in elderly asthmatic subjects. Aim: We performed a national pre-post interventional multicentre study, enrolling moderate-to-severe asthmatic subjects aged ≥65 ​years treated with fixed inhaled combination drugs by dry powder inhaler (DPI) or pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI). Adherence and critical errors were evaluated by means of validated questionnaires at first visit (V1) and after 3–6 months (V2). At V1, subjects underwent intensive training on the correct use of the…

Vital capacityACT asthma control testExacerbationSAE severe asthma exacerbationSF12chlorofluorocarbonsmental health composite scoreEDUCA elderly and device use in chronic asthmaPCS physical health composite scoreACT asthma control test; AHDS hospital anxiety depression scale; Asthma; CFC chlorofluorocarbons; Device misuse; EDUCA elderly and device use in chronic asthma; Education; Elderly; FEV1 forced expiratory volume 1s second; FVC forced vital capacity; ICS inhaled corticosteroids; LABA long-acting β2 agonist; LAMA long-acting muscarinic antagonists; MCS mental health composite score; PCS physical health composite score; PROs patient-reported outcomes; SAE severe asthma exacerbation; SF12 short form health survey; mMRC modified medical research councilEDUCAFEV10302 clinical medicineElderlyImmunology and AllergyMedicine030223 otorhinolaryngologybiologymMRC modified medical research councilsevere asthma exacerbationmodified medical research councilLAMASAELamaelderly and device use in chronic asthmaMetered-dose inhalerDry-powder inhalerDevice misusePROs patient-reported outcomesCFCPCSpatient-reported outcomesmMRClcsh:Immunologic diseases. AllergyPulmonary and Respiratory Medicinelong-acting β2 agonistmedicine.medical_specialtyImmunologyLABAphysical health composite scoreArticleLAMA long-acting muscarinic antagonistsAHDSEducation03 medical and health sciencesFEV1/FVC ratiolong-acting muscarinic antagonistsforced vital capacitySF12 short form health surveyAsthma; Device misuse; Education; ElderlyInternal medicineMCS mental health composite scoreforced expiratory volume 1s secondAsthmabusiness.industryFEV1 forced expiratory volume 1s secondInhalerasthma control testbiology.organism_classificationmedicine.diseaseCFC chlorofluorocarbonsACTICS inhaled corticosteroidsFVCAsthmaMCShospital anxiety depression scale030228 respiratory systemICSAHDS hospital anxiety depression scaleFVC forced vital capacityPROsshort form health surveyinhaled corticosteroidslcsh:RC581-607businessLABA long-acting β2 agonistThe World Allergy Organization journal
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Mechanical behaviour of Mater-Bi/wood flour composites: a statistical approach

2008

Interest in biocomposites (lignocellulosic filled biopolymers) started in the 90s, due to environmental advantages, related to the full biodegradability of both matrix and filler, economical issues (organic fillers usually come from sawmill or agriculture wastes) and aesthetical issues (wood filled biopolymers could be particularly pleasant if used for indoor furnishing and automotive interior). In this work, a method for a systematic study of the properties of Mater-Bi®/wood flour composites is presented. A two-level full factorial model was built. It allows investigating the effects of multiple operative variables on the observed properties, their contributions, their optimal combinations…

chemistry.chemical_classificationFiller (packaging)Materials sciencestatistical properties/methodelectron microscopyMixing (process engineering)polymer-matrix composites (PMCs)Izod impact strength testWood flourPolymerAspect ratio (image)Settore ING-IND/22 - Scienza E Tecnologia Dei MaterialichemistryMechanics of MaterialsCeramics and CompositesHeat deflection temperaturemechanical propertieComposite materialElastic modulus
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Apoptotic-like Leishmania exploit the host´s autophagy machinery to reduce T-cell-mediated parasite elimination

2015

Apoptosis is a well-defined cellular process in which a cell dies, characterized by cell shrinkage and DNA fragmentation. In parasites like Leishmania, the process of apoptosis-like cell death has been described. Moreover upon infection, the apoptotic-like population is essential for disease development, in part by silencing host phagocytes. Nevertheless, the exact mechanism of how apoptosis in unicellular organisms may support infectivity remains unclear. Therefore we investigated the fate of apoptotic-like Leishmania parasites in human host macrophages. Our data showed--in contrast to viable parasites--that apoptotic-like parasites enter an LC3(+), autophagy-like compartment. The compartm…

log.ph logarithmic phaseT-LymphocytesApoptosisMACS magnetic-associated cell sortingMacrophageMFI mean fluorescence intensityLeishmaniasisMOI multiplicity of infectionanti-inflammatoryLeishmaniaeducation.field_of_studyPhagocytesCFSE carboxyfluorescein succinimidyl esterTGFB transforming growth factorAcquired immune systemapoptotic-like LeishmaniaPS phosphatidylserinehuman primary macrophagesCell biologyβ; TT tetanus toxoidCorrigendumProgrammed cell deathautophagyPopulationAntigen presentationANXA5 annexin VBasic Science Research PapersBiologyPhagocytosisCM complete mediumMAP1LC3/LC3 microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3AnimalsHumansMHC major histocompatibility complexIF immunofluorescenceeducationMolecular Biologyimmune evasionPBMCs peripheral blood mononuclear cellsT-cell proliferationIntracellular parasiteMacrophagesstat.ph stationary phaseAutophagyLm LeishmaniaCell BiologyLeishmaniabiology.organism_classificationIL interleukinLAP LC3-associated phagocytosisLAPhMDM human monocyte derived macrophageAutophagy
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Numerical experimental analysis of hybrid double lap aluminum-CFRP joints

2015

Abstract Due to their reliability and ease of assembly, both the adhesively bonded and the mechanical joints are commonly used in different fields of modern industrial design and manufacturing, to joint composite materials or composites with metals. As it is well known, adhesively bonded joints are characterized by high stiffness and good fatigue life, although delamination phenomena localized near the free edges may limit their use, especially for applications where corrosive environments and/or moisture can lead to premature failure of the bonding. In these cases, a possible alternative is given by the well-known mechanical joints. On the contrary, these last joints (bolted, riveted) requ…

musculoskeletal diseasesPolymer-matrix composites (PMCs)Materials sciencechemistry.chemical_elementIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringJoints/joiningSettore ING-IND/14 - Progettazione Meccanica E Costruzione Di MacchineAluminiumRivetComposite materialJoint (geology)Stress concentrationCarbon fiber reinforced polymerbusiness.industryMechanical EngineeringFinite element analysis (FEA)DelaminationHigh stiffnessStructural engineeringchemistryMechanics of MaterialsMechanical jointCeramics and CompositesPolymer-matrix composites (PMCs); Mechanical properties; Finite element analysis (FEA); Joints/joiningbusinessMechanical propertie
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Depletion of

2020

Child obesity constitutes a risk factor for developing insulin resistance which, if sustained, could lead to more severe conditions like type 2 diabetes (T2D) in adulthood. Our study identified previously unknown species whose depletion (Blautia luti and Blautia wexlerae) is associated with insulin resistance in obese individuals. Our results also indicate that these bacterial species might help to reduce inflammation causally linked to obesity-related complications. Childhood is considered a window of opportunity to tackle obesity. These new findings provide, therefore, valuable information for the future design of microbiota-based strategies for the early prevention of obesity-related com…

obesitygut microbiotapermubiomeBlautia wexleraeHost-Microbe Biologychildrenprobioticsinflammationinsulin resistancePBMCsmicrobiotagut inflammationchildhood obesityBlautia lutiResearch ArticlemSystems
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Performances Recovery of Flax Fiber Reinforced Composites after Salt-Fog Aging Test

2022

In the present paper, the performance recovery under conditions of discontinuous exposure to a marine environment of a natural fiber-reinforced composite (NFRC) reinforced by flax fibers was assessed. In particular, this laminate was initially exposed to salt-fog for 15 and 30 days, and then stored in a controlled air condition for up to 21 days. The flax fiber-reinforced composite showed coupled reversible and irreversible aging phenomena during the wet stage, as well as evidencing a significant mechanical recovery during the dry stage. Unlike the stiffness, the laminate showed a noticeable recovery of its flexural strength. This behavior affected the composite material toughness. A simpli…

polymer–matrix composites (PMCs); environmental degradation; natural fibers; wet–dry; agingSettore ING-IND/22 - Scienza E Tecnologia Dei MaterialiCeramics and Compositesaging environmental degradation natural fibers polymer–matrix composites (PMCs) wet–dryEngineering (miscellaneous)
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