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Integrative Taxonomy of Armeria arenaria (Plumbaginaceae), with a Special Focus on the Putative Subspecies Endemic to the Apennines
2022
Three subspecies of Armeria arenaria are reported from Italy, two of which are considered endemic to the Apennines. The taxonomic value of these two taxa (A. arenaria subsp. marginata and A. arenaria subsp. apennina) is unclear. Moreover, the relationships between A. arenaria subsp. praecox and Northern Italian populations—currently ascribed to A. arenaria subsp. arenaria—have never been addressed. Accordingly, we used an integrated taxonomic approach, including morphometry, seed morpho–colorimetry, karyology, molecular systematics (psbA–trnH, trnQ–rps16, trnF–trnL, trnL–rpl32, and ITS region), and comparative niche analysis. According to our result…
Mapping a-priori defined plant associations using remotely sensed vegetation characteristics
2014
Abstract Incorporation of a priori defined plant associations into remote sensing products is a major challenge that has only recently been confronted by the remote sensing community. We present an approach to map the spatial distribution of such associations by using plant indicator values (IVs) for salinity, moisture and nutrients as an intermediate between spectral reflectance and association occurrences. For a 12 km 2 study site in the Netherlands, the relations between observed IVs at local vegetation plots and visible and near-infrared (VNIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) airborne reflectance data were modelled using Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) (R 2 0.73, 0.64 and 0.76 for sali…
Standardization of islet isolation outcome- A new automatic system to determine pancreatic islet viability
2011
Pancreatic islet transplantation is emerging as a therapeutic approach for patients affected by diabetes. This approach consists of a minimally invasive procedure replacing insulin-producing cells (pancreatic islets). The technique has been proven successful, but limitations have been identified. One of the major challenges of the procedure is the counting of the isolated pancreatic islets, which is currently jeopardized by subjectivity and inaccuracy. Determination of the accurate islet number is a crucial factor in determining the correlation between the isolation product and clinical outcome. In the proposed study, we have developed software capable of objectively evaluating islet number…
Standardization of sampling and staining methods for the morphometric evaluation of sperm heads in the Cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis) using …
2005
Automated sperm morphology analysis (ASMA) technology has improved the assessment of sperm morphology, but the results depend on the use of adequate and standardized procedures. In this study the Sperm-Class Analyzer® (SCA) ASMA system was used to assess sperm head morphometry in the Cynomolgus monkey and to evaluate the influence of sample size, intraslide variation, and the use of three staining techniques on the accuracy of image processing and sperm head morphometry. Haematoxylin is the staining technique of choice for Cynomolgus spermatozoa, as optimum contrast of sperm heads with the surrounding background allows efficient segmentation, i.e. sperm head boundary detection, making the i…
Integración de biomarcadores, marcadores clínicos y de imagen en el diagnóstico y pronóstico no invasivo de la endometriosis
2016
INTRODUCCIÓN: la endometriosis es una enfermedad compleja de etiología aún desconocida, no presentando por tanto, tratamiento etiológico y es conocida a su vez, su tendencia a la recidiva. El diagnóstico de elección sigue siendo un procedimiento invasivo como la laparoscopia. Su diagnóstico no invasivo es difícil, especialmente en su variante de endometriosis profunda, causante del habitual retraso diagnóstico en esta enfermedad. Surge la necesidad de plantear modelos predictores no invasivos tanto en la detección de la enfermedad profunda como en su potencial recidiva. HIPÓTESIS: El empleo de marcadores clínicos y de imagen en asociación a biomarcadores (miRNAs) en mujeres con endometriosi…
Classification of Solutions to the Minimum Energy Problem in One Dimensional Sensor Networks
2016
We classify of the minimum energy problem in one dimensional wireless sensor networks for the data transmission cost matrix which is a power function of the distance between transmitter and receiver with any real exponent. We show, how these solutions can be utilized to solve the minimum energy problem for the data transmission cost matrix which is a linear combination of two power functions. We define the minimum energy problem in terms of the sensors signal power, transmission time and capacities of transmission channels. We prove, that for the point-to-point data transmission method utilized by the sensors in the physical layer, when the transmitter adjust the power of its radio signal t…
A Practical Perspective : The Effect of Ligand Conformers on the Negative Image-Based Screening
2019
Negative image-based (NIB) screening is a rigid molecular docking methodology that can also be employed in docking rescoring. During the NIB screening, a negative image is generated based on the target protein’s ligand-binding cavity by inverting its shape and electrostatics. The resulting NIB model is a drug-like entity or pseudo-ligand that is compared directly against ligand 3D conformers, as is done with a template compound in the ligand-based screening. This cavity-based rigid docking has been demonstrated to work with genuine drug targets in both benchmark testing and drug candidate/lead discovery. Firstly, the study explores in-depth the applicability of different ligand 3D conformer…
Danno ambientale e risarcimento del danno all'immagine delle isole minori (parte prima)
2014
The contribution analyzes the elements of the damage to the image caused by environmental damage
On the use of unmanned aerial systems for environmental monitoring
2018
[EN] Environmental monitoring plays a central role in diagnosing climate and management impacts on natural and agricultural systems; enhancing the understanding of hydrological processes; optimizing the allocation and distribution of water resources; and assessing, forecasting, and even preventing natural disasters. Nowadays, most monitoring and data collection systems are based upon a combination of ground-based measurements, manned airborne sensors, and satellite observations. These data are utilized in describing both small-and large-scale processes, but have spatiotemporal constraints inherent to each respective collection system. Bridging the unique spatial and temporal divides that li…
Diseño y aplicación de un programa de intervención educativa para desarrollar la creatividad en el alumnado de la asignatura de "Arte e Imagen" en un…
2022
La presente investigación tiene como objetivo el diseño, aplicación y evaluación de un programa de intervención para impulsar el potencial creativo del alumnado de la asignatura “Arte e imagen” de quinto de Educación Primaria en dos centros educativos de la ciudad de Trapani (Sicilia, Italia). El diseño metodológico presentado es cuasiexperimental con un diseño pretest-postest. Para la experimentación se seleccionaron dos clases de cada escuela, así se conformaron un grupo de control y un grupo experimental en cada centro educativo. Se utilizó el instrumento diseñado por Antonietti et. al., (2011) para evaluar la creatividad en base a tres operaciones fundamentales: a) la expansión del camp…