The results of this study would be of interest for applications that may be related to human exposure to radon, specifically in the matter of occupational safety. The reason lies in the fact that professional workers (e.g. speleological guides or laboratory technicians) are exposed to doses for...
Environmental factors representing local and lateral dimensions were less relevant for explaining the variability of the community composition. Nonetheless a role of the surrounding land use was also found, suggesting the presence of lateral effects due to human activities. Overall, the results ...
While prisoners share the same rights to health and well-being as others, an analysis of European assessments on human rights shows that a combination of poor practices in prisons often exists across Europe. In fact, prisoners’ rights to health are frequently disregarded, and many states insuffic...
In this context, the importance of studying the geodiversity of Italy emerged. The complex long-term geological evolution of Italian Peninsula coupled with the unique history of human civilization has resulted in a great variety of rocks and landscapes (Marchetti et al.2017). The human presence h...
Increasing climate extremes are expected to lead to an increase in “disasters” (Alexander 2016), defined as serious alterations in the normal functioning of human production systems in vulnerable conditions. The approach to risk assessment mainly adopted at an international level, also suggested by ...
Lorenza Ambrosetti is a stylish boutique that showcases unique and trendy fashion pieces. For a thought-provoking experience, make sure to visit Body Worlds - Il Ciclo della Vita, an intriguing exhibition that explores the wonders of the human body. The Mirror Stage is a charming bookstore wher...
Virulence of pathogens and susceptibility of wildlife species to disease are influenced by attributes of the host and the pathogen. Discovering the factors that determine host susceptibility/resistance to disease contributes to prevent diseases in both human and domestic animals and improve “global health...
Microbiological pollution, faunal composition, and stream surrounding area conditions of surface waters were studied, in order to quantify the residual value of these ecosystems from both a human and an environmental point of view. Results show a general impairment of the system and the comparison ...
Moreover, 2018 will mark the first time in human history that people aged 60 years or over will outnumber children under 5 years (UN, 2019). The UN Population Division of UN (2019) estimated that at 2050 there will be more than twice as many people above 60 as children under 5, and...
In recent decades an attempt to achieve a more harmonious balance between environment and human activity has strongly been increased, through a greater and more effective dissemination of environmental education, also thanks to many initiatives promoted by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and...