DNA extracted from the kidneys of rodents captured in different urban areas of Palermo, Italy, had been analysed for the presence of pathogenic L. interrogans sensu latu DNA. PCR analysis had shown that in rodents captured close to green areas and small river up to 40 % animals give positive PCR results. Not many cases of human leptospirosis are reported in Sicilian island in which hot season i...

Thermal insulation is one of the most effective methods reducing energy consumption in buildings. Therefore, parameters influencing optimum thickness are widely investigated. In this study, obtained using life cycle analysis method and genetic algorithm by considering size heating cooling systems as an optimization variable, which has not been addressed earlier researches. Furthermore, effect c...

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact climatic variables (minimum temperature, maximum average precipitation, and precipitation deviation) on yields pistachio, banana, mango in cold, hot–arid, hot–humid, temperate–humid climates using Just–Pope function. function is a relatively new approach context. most effective were identified by stepwise regression Feiverson algorithm. Data c...

Cost-effective nanotechnology-based waterrepellent treatments for clothing fabrics are now commercially available. The effectiveness of these durable water repellent (DWR) fabric treatments were evaluated for application to military uniforms. The addition of a non-wicking finish to clothing fabric negatively impacts comfort in hot and humid environments. Clothing comfort may be improved by refi...