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  Analysis of tissue and circulating microRNA expression during metaplastic transformation of the esophagus

  Galvano, A., Pantuso, G., Caruso, S., Fanale, D., Bronte, G., Listi', A., Russo, A., Calo', V., Cangemi, A., Fiorentino, E., Bazan, V., Incorvaia, L., Ingrao, S., Castiglia, M., Cabibi, D. & Castorina, S., 2016, In: Oncotarget. 7, p. 47821-47830 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Circulating MicroRNA
  • Barrett Esophagus
  • Esophagus
  • MicroRNAs
  • Esophagitis
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Analysis of β2-agonists in cattle hair samples using a rapid UHPLC–ESI–MS/MS method

  Di Stefano, V., Ferrantelli, V., Cicero, N., Macaluso, A., Alongi, A., Giaccone, V. & Pitonzo, R., 2016, In: Natural Product Research. 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hair
  • Electrospray ionization
  • hairs
  • agonists
  • Cattle
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Analytical evaluation of steel–concrete composite trussed beam shear capacity

  Campione, G., Colajanni, P. & Monaco, A., 2016, In: MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES. 49, p. 3159-3176 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Steel
  • Composite materials
  • Concretes
  • Bending tests
  • Reinforcement
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Analytical prediction of the flexural response of external RC joints with smooth rebars

  La Mendola, L., Cannella, F., Cavaleri, L., Campione, G. & Monaco, A., 2016, Proc. of Italian Concrete Days 2016. 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Hinges
  • Shear strength
  • Plasticity
  • Analytical models

• Analytical solution of kinematic wave time of concentration for overland flow under green-ampt infiltration

  Baiamonte, G., Singh, V. P. & Singh, V. P., 2016, In: JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING. 21, p. 04015072- 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Infiltration
  • overland flow
  • Wave equations
  • kinematics
  • infiltration
  25 Citations (Scopus)

• Analyzing American Public Diplomacy: The case of Brand USA. When Tourism becomes an Ideological Tool

  Spinzi, C. G., 2016, Language for Specific Purposes. p. 326-348 23 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • diplomacy
  • Tourism
  • campaign
  • semiotics
  • communication

• Analyzing the role of soil water retention curve in slope stability for differently structured soils

  Noto, L., Arnone, E. & Antinoro, C., 2016. 1499 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

  • water retention
  • slope stability
  • soil water
  • soil
  • safety

• An Analysis and Comparison of Expectations and Perceptions on Sustainable Tourism among Italian and German Tourists

  Angelini, A., 2016, In: JOURNAL OF TOURISM AND LEISURE STUDIES. I, p. 1-11 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Tourists
  • Tourism
  • Sustainability
  • Questionnaire

• An analytical method for monitoring micro-traces of landfill leachate in groundwater using fluorescence excitation-emission matrix spectroscopy

  Pace, A., Orecchio, S., Barreca, S., Amorello, D., Pace, A. & Barreca, S., 2016, In: Analytical Methods. 8, p. 3475-3480 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Chemical Water Pollutants
  • Land fill
  • Groundwater
  • Fluorescence
  • Spectroscopy
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Anaplastic Large T Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) is characterized by high expression of P-Selectin Glycoprotein Ligand 1 (PSGL-1) that positively correlates with CD30 expression and TCR signaling pathway.

  Arancio, W., Cancila, V., Gulino, A. & Florena, A. M., 2016

  Research output: Other contribution

  • P-selectin ligand protein
  • Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma
  • T-Cell Lymphoma

• Anarchismo, post-anarchismo, neo-anarchismo

  Vaccaro, S., 2016, L'anarchismo italiano. Storia e storiografia. p. 371-381 11 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Anarchist Studies. Una critica degli assiomi culturali

  Vaccaro, S., 2016, Eleuthera. 144 p. (Didascabili)

  Research output: Book/Report › Book

• An architecture for Telenoid robot as empathic conversational android companion for elderly people

  Sorbello, R., Chella, A., Giardina, M. E., Nishio, S. & Ishiguro, H., 2016, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. p. 939-953 15 p. (ADVANCES IN INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS AND COMPUTING).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • Robots
  • Robotics
  • Human robot interaction
  • Experiments
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• AN ASSOCIATION INDEX FOR RECTANGULAR CONTINGENCY TABLES WITH ORDERED/UNORDERED VARIABLES

  Ruggieri, M. & Mineo, A., 2016, In: ANNALI DELLA FACOLTÀ DI ECONOMIA. UNIVERSITÀ DI PALERMO. p. 1-19 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Unordered
  • Contingency Table
  • Tables
  • Denominator
  • Absolute value

• An association model for bivariate data with application to the anlysis of university students' success.

  Enea, M., Attanasio, M. & Enea, M., 2016, In: Journal of Applied Statistics. 43, p. 46-57 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Association Model
  • Universities
  • Performance
  • Penalized Maximum Likelihood
  • Parsimony
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• An Atlas of the Mediterranean Waterfronts: An Instrument for Knowledge and Direction

  Ronsivalle, D., 2016, The Fluid City Paradigm. Waterfront Regeneration ad an Urban Renewal Strategy. p. 71-78 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • atlas
  • urban management
  • city

• Anatomia di un errore traduttivo. Valenze e predicati psicologici in inglese L1-italiano L2

  Mirto, I. M., 2016, In: GRAMMATICA E DIDATTICA. 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Anatomy and physiology of cisternostomy

  Grasso, G., Cherian, I., Munakomi, S. & Bernardo, A., 2016, In: CHINESE JOURNAL OF TRAUMATOLOGY. 19, p. 7-10- 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Atmospheric Pressure
  • Brain Edema
  • Intracranial Pressure
  • Neurosurgery
  • Craniocerebral Trauma
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• An automatic system for humanoid dance creation

  Gaglio, S., Infantino, I., Vella, F., Vella, F. & Infantino, I., 2016, In: Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures. 15, p. 1-9 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Dancing
  • Robots
  • Music
  • 10-N-nonylacridinium orange
  • Hidden Markov models
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Ancora coralli trapanesi all’asta: quattro lotti di Sotheby’s

  Intorre, S., 2016, In: OADI. 14

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Ancora su premio di maggioranza, liste bloccate e candidature plurime. Note alle nuove ordinanze di rinvio dell’Italicum

  Armanno, M., 2016, In: OSSERVATORIO SULLE FONTI. 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• ANCORA UNA DECISIONE INNOVATIVA DEL TRIBUNALE DI MILANO SULLA PREVENZIONE ANTIMAFIA NELLE ATTIVITÀ IMPRENDITORIALI

  Visconti, C., 2016, In: DIRITTO PENALE CONTEMPORANEO. I, 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Andamento del mercato fondiario e degli affitti in Italia nel 2015

  Morello, G., 2016

  Research output: Other contribution

• An edge-driven 3D region growing approach for upper airways morphology and volume evaluation in patients with Pierre Robin sequence

  Vitabile, S., Salerno, S. & Gagliardo, C., 2016, In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADAPTIVE AND INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS. 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Volume rendering
  • Decision support systems

• AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF CULTURAL TRANSPOSITION IN PRIMARY SCHOOL: PROBLEMS WITH VARIATION

  Di Paola, B., 2016, p. 122-122. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

  • primary school
  • curriculum
  • classroom
  • educational research
  • experience

• An efficient framework for the elasto-plastic reliability assessment of uncertain wind excited systems

  Pirrotta, A., Palizzolo, L., Tabbuso, P., Spence, S. M. J. & Kareem, A., 2016, In: Structural Safety. 58, p. 69-78 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Plastics
  • Mathematical programming
  • Linear programming
  • Stress concentration
  • Steel
  34 Citations (Scopus)

• AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC SPENDING DECOMPOSITION ON ORGANIZED CRIME

  Berrittella, M. & Provenzano, C., 2016, 25 p. (NOTE DI LAVORO DELLA FONDAZIONE ENI ENRICO MATTEI)

  Research output: Book/Report › Book

  • public spending
  • organized crime
  • public expenditures
  • recreation
  • morality

• An equation to calculate the availability for the k-out-of-n system

  Galante, G. M., La Fata, C. M., Carpitella, S. & Certa, A., 2016. 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

  • product
  • parameter
  • analysis
  • effect

• An Euler-Bernoulli beam element with lumped plasticity applied on RC framed structures

  Giambanco, G., Spada, A. & Rezaee Hajidehi, M., 2016. 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

  • plasticity
  • nonlinearity
  • elastoplasticity
  • plastic
  • reinforced concrete

• A NEUROEDUCATIONAL ANALYSIS OF VIDEOGAMES

  Cappuccio, G. & Compagno, G., 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  • computer game
  • entertainment
  • popularity
  • technical innovation
  • sales

• A Neuroeducation Analysis of Videogames

  Cappuccio, G. & Compagno, G., 2016, p. 1717-1725. 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

  • computer game
  • entertainment
  • popularity
  • technical innovation
  • sales

• A new approach for the treatment of CLL using chlorambucil/hydroxychloroquine-loaded anti-CD20 nanoparticles

  Tripodo, C., Mezzaroba, N., Capolla, S., Núñez, L., Mendoza-Maldonado, R., Macor, P., Noriega, S., Dal Bo, M., Spretz, R., Granzotto, M., Vita, F., Zorzet, S., Gattei, V., Pozzato, G., Larsen, G. & Mansilla, E., 2016, In: Nano Research. 9, p. 537-548 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Chlorambucil
  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Nanoparticles
  • Cells
  • Cytotoxicity
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• A new approach in the monitoring of the phytosanitary conditions of forests: the case of oak and beech stands in the Sicilian Regional Parks

  Cullotta, S., Maetzke, F. G., Aloi, F. & La Mela Veca, D. S., 2016, In: ITALIAN JOURNAL OF MYCOLOGY. 45, p. 29-46 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • oak
  • monitoring
  • sampling
  • health
  • pathogen

• A New Approach to Investigate Students’ Behavior by Using Cluster Analysis as an Unsupervised Methodology in the Field of Education

  Fazio, C., Di Paola, B. & Battaglia, O. R., 2016, In: APPLIED MATHEMATICS. 7, p. 1649-1673 25 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • cluster analysis
  • education
  • student
  • methodology
  • unsupervised classification

• A new class of phenylhydrazinylidene derivatives as inhibitors of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation

  Cascioferro, S. M., Raimondi, M. V., Maggio, B., Raffa, D., Cusimano, M. G., Daidone, G., Manachini, B. R. I., Schillaci, D., Cascioferro, S. & Leonchiks, A., 2016, In: Medicinal Chemistry Research. 25, p. 870-878 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Biofilms
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Derivatives
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • sortase A
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• A new eco-friendly chemical treatment of natural fibres: Effect of sodium bicarbonate on properties of sisal fibre and its epoxy composites

  Fiore, V., Scalici, T., Valenza, A. & Prestipino, 2016, In: COMPOSITES. PART B, ENGINEERING. 85, p. 150-160 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Sodium Bicarbonate
  • Natural fibers
  • Fibers
  • Composite materials
  119 Citations (Scopus)

• A new hybrid procedure for the definition of seismic vulnerability in Mediterranean cross-border urban areas

  Cavaleri, L., Ferrotto, M. F. & Di Trapani, F., 2016, In: Natural Hazards. p. 1-25 25 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • border
  • vulnerability
  • urban area
  • typology
  • index
  20 Citations (Scopus)

• A new narrow-leaved species of Capparis (Capparaceae) from central Palawan,Philippines

  Fici, S., 2016, In: Phytotaxa. 267, p. 146-150 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Capparaceae
  • Capparis
  • Philippines
  • new species
  • racemose inflorescences

• A new opportunity in bioremediation of copper polluted soils.

  Di Bella, V. & Poma, I., 2016, p. 107-107. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

• A New Rur-Urban Utopia? Social innovation and the case of the Sicani area in Sicily

  Lino, B., 2016, Territories. Rural-Urban strategies. p. 110-117 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • utopia
  • rural area
  • Pole
  • urban area
  • innovation

• A New Small Drifter for Shallow Water Basins: Application to the Study of Surface Currents in the Muggia Bay (Italy)

  Nasello, C. & Armenio, V., 2016, In: Journal of Sensors. 2016, p. 1-5 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Italy
  • shallow water
  • Water
  • water currents
  • trajectories
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• A New System for Choosing the Form and Size of Complete Denture Anterior Teeth

  Melilli, D., Messina, P., Scardina, G. A. & Calandra, F., 2016, In: Dental Hypotheses. 7, p. 147-151 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Complete Denture
  • Tooth
  • Fungi
  • Dentists
  • Waxes

• A New Theoretical Approach on Teenage Cyclist-Vehicle Crash

  Virzi' Mariotti, G., Cannizzaro, L. & Carollo, F., 2016, In: WSEAS Transactions on Applied and Theoretical Mechanics. 11, p. 192-202 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Energy transfer
  • Kinetic energy
  • Conservation
  • Momentum
  • Interpolation

• An exact method for the determination of differential leakage factors in electrical machines with non-symmetrical windings

  Genduso, F., Miceli, R., Di Tommaso, A. O. & Ricco Galluzzo, G., 2016, In: IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. 52, p. 1-9 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  13 Citations (Scopus)

• An exact thermodynamical model of power-law temperature time scaling

  Zingales, M. & Zingales, M., 2016, In: Annals of Physics. 365, p. 24-37 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • scaling
  • thermal energy
  • temperature
  • decay
  • heat sources
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• An examination of the impact of care giving styles (accommodation and skilful communication and support) on the one year outcome of adolescent anorexia nervosa: Testing the assumptions of the cognitive interpersonal model in anorexia nervosa

  Lo Coco, G., Salerno, L., Micali, N., Macdonald, P., Goddard, E., Hibbs, R., Rhind, C., Gowers, S., Treasure, J., Todd, G. & Schmidt, U., 2016, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 191, p. 230-236 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Communication
  • Parents
  • Caregivers
  • Mothers
  31 Citations (Scopus)

• An existence result for fractional Kirchhoff-type equations

  Tulone, F. & Bisci, G. M., 2016, In: ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ANALYSIS UND IHRE ANWENDUNGEN. 35, p. 181-197 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Sobolev spaces
  • Existence Results
  • Fractional
  • Fractional Laplacian
  • Variational Methods
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• An experience of elicited inquiry elucidating the electron transport in semiconductor crystals

  Persano Adorno, D., Battaglia, O. R., Fazio, C. & Pizzolato, N., 2016, Science Education Research: Engaging Learners for a Sustainable Future (Proceedings of ESERA 2015). p. 510-520 11 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • experience
  • student
  • physics
  • Teaching
  • behavior analysis

• An exploration of isotopic variability in feathers and claws of Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni chicks from southern Sicily

  Sara', M., Bontempo, L. & Franzoi, A., 2016, In: Avocetta. 40, p. 23-32 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Falco naumanni
  • feather
  • Sicily
  • claws
  • feathers
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• An ex post criticism, based on stakeholders’ preferences, of a residential sector’s energy master plan: the case study of the Sicilian region

  Rizzo, G., Peri, G., Giaccone, A. & Lascari, G., 2016, In: Energy Efficiency. 10, p. 129-149 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Decision theory
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Energy efficiency
  • Energy conservation
  • Costs
  14 Citations (Scopus)