Invited review: Iodine level in dairy products—A feed-to-fork overview

The theme of iodine in the dairy sector is of particu-lar interest due to the involvement and the interconnec-tion of several stakeholders along the dairy food chain. Iodine plays a fundamental role in animal nutrition and physiology, and in cattle it is an essential micronutri-ent during lactation and for fetal development and the calf's growth. Its correct use in food supplementation is crucial to guarantee the animal's recommended daily requirement to avoid excess intake and long-term toxi...

ON THE RESILIENCE OF ITALIAN URBAN CLOISTERS IN HISTORICAL FABRICS TO CLIMATE CHANGE

This research paper addresses the necessity of recognizing the diverse features of Italian urban cloisters, a widespread building typology. The study assesses the thermal resilience of urban cloisters and their adaptation potential to new secular functions, customized to meet the current climatic challenges and those projected by 2080 because of climate change. By highlighting the historical and cultural heritage values, the paper assesses the typological diversity of urban cloisters to under...

Special issue on “New methodologies in clustering and classification for complex and/or big data”

Patients with cancer who will be cured and projections of complete prevalence in Italy from 2018 to 2030

Background: The number and projections of cancer survivors are necessary to meet the healthcare needs of patients, while data on cure prevalence, that is, the percentage of patients who will not die of cancer by time since diagnosis, are lacking. Materials and methods: Data from Italian cancer registries (duration of registration ranged from 9 to 40 years, with a median of 22 years) covering 47% of the population were used to calculate the limited-duration prevalence, the complete prevalence ...