Cross-National Bridge Management Systems: A Geo- matics Framework for Italian and Swiss Authorities
Effective bridge management requires structured methods that integrate information gained through visual inspections, non-destructive tests or monitoring systems to prioritize maintenance activities on bridges at a territorial level. The Italian and Swiss authorities offer different perspectives on maintenance prioritization, with Italy emphasizing multi-level classification and flexible data integration for risk assessment, and Switzerland relying on condition assessment and a centralized BMS including damage predictive capabilities to determine maintenance policy, while minimizing the long-term costs. Both approaches highlight the need for interoperable digital solutions to collect, analyse and process large amount of heterogeneous data. In addition, recent federal regulations enforce the "open by default" principle, promoting transparency, participation, and innovation using open-source software to fulfil Public Authority tasks. Moving from these considerations, the study proposes a modular framework for bridge management that includes inventory and data management, inspection workflows, risk analysis, predictive monitoring, GIS/BIM integration, intervention planning, and regulatory compliance. By leveraging open source and widely used tools, the framework improves data accessibility, interoperability, and decision-making efficiency. A comparative analysis with existing proprietary solutions highlights large possibilities of improvement in terms
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Evaluating Gut Microbiota Modification as a Next-Generation Therapy for Obesity and Diabetes
: The human body is a complex ecosystem that thrives on symbiosis. It is estimated that around 10^14 commensal microorganisms inhabit the human body, with the gut microbiota being one of the most diverse and complex populations of bacteria. This community is thought to comprise over a thousand different species that play a crucial role in the development of critical human diseases such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental depression, hypertension, and others. The gut microbiota has been identified as one of the most recent contributors to these metabolic disorders. With the emergence of inexpensive and high-performance sequence technology, our understanding of the function of the intestinal microbiome in host metabolism regulation and the development of (cardio) metabolic diseases has increased significantly. The symbiotic relationship between the gut microbiota and the host is essential for properly developing the human metabolic system. However, if this balance is disrupted by various factors such as infection, diet, exercise, sleep patterns, or exposure to antibiotics, it can lead to the development of various diseases in the body, including obesity and diabetes type 1 and 2. While many approaches and medications have been developed globally to treat these diseases, none have proven to be entirely effective, and many show side effects. Therefore, scientists believe that treating the gut microbiota using tried-and-true methods is the best option for comba
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Electronic Waste‑Derived Silver Nanoparticles for Drug Interactions and Antioxidant Applications
E-waste printed circuit boards from outdated electronic devices, including old model computers and FM radios, were processed to extract valuable materials. A 1 kg sample of electronic waste printed circuit board was subjected to a leaching process, and the extracted materials were characterized using powder X-ray diffraction, UV–visible spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Powder X-ray analysis revealed a cubic crystal structure with space group Fm-3 m (CCDC 9012961). UV–visible spectroscopy indicated energy absorption in the visible range (400–410 nm), and SEM identified a rod-like surface morphology. Molecular docking studies demonstrated interactions between silver nanoparticles and anticancer/antibiotic molecules via cytochrome P450 (CYP P4 50) enzymes, revealing their potential for drug interactions. Antioxidant activities, including 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant power, and anti-lipid peroxidation assays, were performed, indicating strong antioxidant potential. This study introduces a novel, high-temperature route to obtain phase-pure AgNPs from EWPCBs, with promising applications in drug interaction, oxidative stress reduction, and therapeutic development.
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Can Common Institutional Ownership Govern CSR Decoupling? Evidence from China
Although corporate social responsibility (CSR) decoupling has become a widely criticized management practice, research on how to govern this phenomenon from the investor level is still lacking. With the increasing prevalence of common institutional ownership, this paper aims to fill the gap in the existing literature by exploring whether common institutional investor can effectively curb the unethical behavior of CSR decoupling. Using data from listed firms in China from 2009 to 2022, we find that common institutional ownership reduces CSR decoupling and plays a coordinated governance role. Our main conclusion holds after considering a series of robustness checks. Moreover, this role is more pronounced for non-state-owned enterprises, CSR-intensive firms, and regions with a less effici ent legal environment. Channel tests suggest that common owners govern CSR decoupling by delegating executives, threatening to exit, and reducing controlling shareholders’ selfinterest. Further analysis suggests that common owners with greater market power and long-term investment horizons can govern CSR decoupling more effectively. Overall, our research offers new insights into the field of finance and ethics by highlighting the potential impact of common ownership on corporate ethical behavior.
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