Un'architettura innovativa per la Cooperazione Applicativa nel progetto OpenSPCoop

Il presente lavoro segue due precedenti tesi di Laurea Specialistica sulla progettazione e sviluppo di un'implementazione open source delle specifiche SPCoop rilasciate dal CNIPA. Afflitta da problemi di prestazioni in particolari scenari, l'architettura alla base di OpenSPCoop viene in questa tesi analizzata e confrontata ad altre proposte dalla comunità opensource. Al termine di questa fase di ricerca, viene proposta una nuova architettura in grado di adattarsi nei diversi scenari applicativi alle esigenze prestazionali degli utenti, applicabile nello specifico al progetto OpenSPCoop e, più in generale, al problema della mediazione di messaggi in architetture ESB

Drought and stand susceptibility to attacks by the European spruce bark beetle: A remote sensing approach

Several time-series analyses have demonstrated that after extreme summer droughtbark beetle damage increased. However, studies predicting stand susceptibility overlarge spatial extents are limited by technical constraints in obtaining detailed,spatially-explicit data on infestation spot occurrence.2. Using a unique dataset of georeferenced bark beetle infestation data, we testedwhether the spatial variation of local growing conditions of forest stands, topogra-phy, and landscape variables modified the local occurrence ofIps typographusinfes-tations after a severe hot drought in Central Europe.3. Bark beetle infestation occurrence depended on soil-related aridity intensity, eleva-tion, slope, and soil conditions. We showed that elevation interacted with growingconditions and topography. At low elevations, spruce forests growing on flat areasand wetter soils were more sensitive to the infestations. On the contrary, forestson steep slopes and soils with low water availability were rarely attacked. At thelandscape scale, bark beetle damage increased with host tree cover but decreasedwith compositional diversity.4. Our findings are generally consistent with the growth-differentiation balancehypothesis that predicts that trees growing under chronic dry conditions tend to bemore resistant against biotic disturbances.5. Spruce stands at low elevations located in homogeneous landscapes dominated byspruce were those more exposed to bark beetles in the initial phase of a drought-induced outbrea

Accuracy of intraoral optical scan versus stereophotogrammetry for complete-arch digital implant impression: An in vitro study

To assess and compare the accuracies of intraoral scanners (IOS) and stereophotogrammetry (SPG) devices for complete-arch digital implant impressions.A 4-analog model was digitized using a desk scanner to obtain a reference file. Thirty test scans were conducted using the investigated IOS device, while an additional 30 scans were performed using the SPG device. Using the best-fit algorithm, the resulting 60 test files were aligned with the reference file. Linear (ΔX, ΔY, and ΔZ-axis) and angular deviations (ΔANGLE) were evaluated. Three-dimensional (3D) deviation was calculated based on the Euclidean distance (ΔEUC). The analysis was stratified according to the scanning device and implant position. Fisher's F and t-tests were used to compare the variances and expected values of the two scanning systems.IOS expressed a higher 3D (ΔEUC) mean deviation than SPG (52.8 µm vs. 33.4 µm, P < 0.0001), with extreme measurements up to 181.9 µm. A significantly higher standard deviation (SD) was associated with IOS (37.1 µm vs. 17.7 µm, P < 0.0001). Considering angular deviations, the IOS showed slightly higher angular mean deviations (ΔANGLE) than the SPG (0.28° vs. 0.24°, P = 0.0022), with extreme measurements of up to 0.73°. The SPG SD values were significantly lower than the IOS SD values (0.14° vs. 0.04°, P < 0.0001).The SPG showed significantly higher 3D and angular accuracies for complete arch implant impressions, with consistent repeatability. IOS scanning revealed significantly higher extreme deviations exceeding the acceptable threshold value. Despite study limitations, SPG appears more feasible than IOS for complete-arch digital implant impressions

Influence of the anesthetic modality on the development of neurological injury after lower third molar extraction: A systematic review of the literature

The aim of this study is to evaluate if the risk of neurological injury to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and the lingual nerve (LN), following the extraction of lower third molars are influenced by the anesthetic modality (local anesthesia (LA) vs. general anesthesia (GA)). A systematic search was performed through the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, an Web of Science databases; furthermore, a manual search was performed by analyzing the references of full-text articles. From a total of 309 studies (collected after the removal of duplicates), 6 studies were selected. Of these, 4 reported a correlation between GA and nerve damage, while the other 2 did not show an obvious as- sociation. The level of bias in the studies was also calculated. Only 2 studies showed a medium risk of bias, while 4 studies showed a high risk of bias; no study showed a low risk of bias. Four of the 6 studies high- lighted a higher incidence of IAN and LN injury, following the extractions performed under GA. Although no scientific evidence is yet available, due to the scarcity and the limited quality of the studies in the literature, considering the risk–benefit ratio, LA should be the first choice in lower third molar surgery

Accuracy of complete-arch digital implant impression with intraoral optical scanning and stereophotogrammetry: An in vivo prospective comparative study

Objectives: To assess accuracy of intraoral optical scanning (IOS) and stereophotogrammetry (SPG), complete-arch digital implant impressions in vivo. Materials and Methods: Consecutive patients needing implant-supported screw-retained zirconia complete-arch fixed-dental prostheses (ISZ-FDP) were recruited. For each patient, three impressions were taken: IOS, SPG (tests), and open-tray plaster (reference). Linear (ΔX, ΔY, and ΔZ), three-dimensional (ΔEUC), and angular deviations (ΔANGLE) were evaluated and stratified according to scanning technology for each implant. Potential effects of impression device (IOS and SPG), arch (maxilla and mandible), and implant number (4 and 6) were evaluated through multivariable analysis. Significance level was set at.05. Results: A total of 11 complete arches (5 maxillae, 6 mandibles) in 11 patients were rehabilitated with ISZ-FDPs supported by 4 (n = 8) and 6 implants (n = 3). A total of 50 implants and 100 implant positions were captured by two investigated devices and compared to respective reference (mean ΔEUC IOS 137.2, SPG 87.6 μm; mean ΔANGLE 0.79, 0.38°). Differences between measurements (SPG-IOS) were computed for each implant, with negative values indicating better SPG accuracy. Significant mean ΔEUC difference of −49.60 μm (p =.0143; SD 138.15) and mean ΔANGLE difference of −0.40° (p <.0001; SD 0.65) were observed in favor of SPG. Multivariable analysis showed significant effect on ΔEUC (p =.0162) and ΔANGLE (p =.0001) only for impression devices, with SPG performing better. Conclusions: SPG experienced significantly higher linear and angular accuracy. No effect of type of arch or implant number was detected. Higher extreme deviations were experienced for IOS. SPG can be feasible for complete-arch digital impressions with caution, and rigid prototype try-in is recommended before screw-retained prosthesis manufacturing. © 2023 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Quality of information of websites dedicated to obesity: a systematic search to promote high level of information for Internet users and professionals

Background: The Internet is increasingly used as a source of information. This study investigates with a multidimensional methodology the quality of information of websites dedicated to obesity treatment and weight-loss interventions. We compared websites in English, a language that it is used for the international scientific divulgation, and in Italian, a popular local language. Methods: Level of Evidence: Level I, systematic review search on four largely used search engines. Duplicated and unrelated websites were excluded. We checked: popularity with PageRank; technological quality with Nibbler; readability with the Flesch Reading Ease test or the Gulpease readability index; quality of information with the DISCERN scale, the JAMA benchmark criteria, and the adherence to the Health on the Net Code. Results: 63 Italian websites and 41 English websites were evaluated. English websites invested more in the technological quality especially for the marketing, experience of the user, and mobile accessibility. Both the Italian and English websites were of poor quality and readability. Conclusions: These results can inform guidelines for the improvement of health information and help Internet users to achieve a higher level of information. Users must find benefits of treatment, support to the shared decision-making, the sources used, the medical editor's supervision, and the risk of postponing the treatment