Per un Atlante dei castelli e delle tecniche edilizie della Basilicata medievale. Una lettura archeologica dei paesaggi fortificati (Progetto PRIN 2022 MY-FORTLANDS)

Update of the Genetic Variability of Monkeypox Virus Clade IIb Lineage B.1

From 1 January 2022 to 31 May 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported 97,745 laboratory-confirmed Mpox cases, including 203 deaths, across 116 countries. Despite a 2.3% decrease in new cases in May 2024 compared to April 2024, significant regional variations persist. The African Region reported the highest proportion of new cases, while other regions experienced mixed trends. Phylogenomic analyses of the Mpox virus Clade IIb lineage B.1 reveal stable genetic variability with minima...

Reinforced concrete dapped-end beams’ strength assessment: comparison of analytical and numerical methods

Dapped-end beams are widely used for their advantages both in the horizontal elements of prefabricated buildings and as connecting elements between the cantilever and supported spans of a bridge. However, they represent critical elements, as their geometric configuration introduces very high concentrations and nonlinear development of stresses and the structural behaviour is influenced by the specific reinforcement layout. Therefore, it is crucial to deepen and evaluate the load-bearing capac...

Drought legacies in mixed Mediterranean forests: Analysing the effects of structural overshoot, functional traits and site factors

Previous favorable climate conditions stimulate tree growth making some forests more vulnerable to hotter droughts. This so-called structural overshoot may contribute to forest dieback, but there is little evidence on its relative importance depending on site conditions and tree species because of limited field data. Here, we analyzed remote sensing (NDVI) and tree-ring width data to evaluate the impacts of the 2017 drought on canopy cover and growth in mixed Mediterranean forests (Fraxinus o...