Search Results - "Crespi, E."

Seasonal dynamics and potential drivers of ranavirus epidemics in wood frog populations by Hall, Emily M., Goldberg, C. S., Brunner, J. L., Crespi, E. J.

“…Epidemics in wildlife populations often display a striking seasonality. Ranaviruses can cause rapid, synchronous mass mortality events in populations of wood…”
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Ranavirus infection-induced avoidance behaviour in wood frog juveniles: do amphibians socially distance? by Le Sage, E H, Diamond, M, Crespi, E J

“…Hosts may limit exposure to pathogens through changes in behaviour, such as avoiding infected individuals or contaminated areas. Here, we tested for a…”
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Source and symptoms of COVID-19 among hospital workers in Milan by Mandić-Rajčević, S, Masci, F, Crespi, E, Franchetti, S, Longo, A, Bollina, I, Velocci, S, Amorosi, A, Baldelli, R, Boselli, L, Negroni, L, Zà, A, Orfeo, N V, Ortisi, G, Centanni, S, Colosio, C

“…Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) are commonly infected by SARS-CoV-2 and represent one of the most vulnerable groups. Adequate prevention…”
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Reconstructing historical exposure to asbestos: the validation of 'educated guesses' by Visonà, S D, Crespi, E, Belluso, E, Capella, S, De Matteis, S, Filippi, F, Lai, M, Loscerbo, R, Meloni, F, Pilia, I, Cocco, P, Colosio, C

“…In both the epidemiological and legal context, the causal attribution of asbestos-related lung diseases requires retrospective exposure assessment (REA). To…”
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Substrate Bias Voltage Tailoring the Interfacial Chemistry of a‑SiC x :H: A Surprising Improvement in Adhesion of a‑C:H Thin Films Deposited on Ferrous Alloys Controlled by Oxygen by Crespi, Ângela E, Leidens, Leonardo M, Antunes, Vinicius, Perotti, Bruna L, Michels, Alexandre F, Alvarez, Fernando, Figueroa, Carlos A

“…Hydrogenated amorphous carbon thin films (a-C:H) have attracted much attention because of their surprising properties, including ultralow friction coefficients…”
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Roles of Corticotropin-Releasing Factor, Neuropeptide Y and Corticosterone in the Regulation of Food Intake In Xenopus laevis by Crespi, E. J., Vaudry, H., Denver, R. J.

“…In mammals, hypothalamic control of food intake involves counterregulation of appetite by anorexigenic peptides such as corticotropin‐releasing factor (CRF),…”
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Environmental Conditions Experienced During the Tadpole Stage Alter Post-metamorphic Glucocorticoid Response to Stress in an Amphibian by Crespi, Erica J., Warne, Robin W.

“…Exposure to adverse environmental conditions during early development can shape life-history traits and have lasting effects on physiological function in later…”
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The influence of surface microstructure and chemical composition on corrosion behaviour in fuel-grade bio-ethanol of low-alloy steel modified by plasma nitro-carburizing and post-oxidizing by Boniatti, Rosiana, Bandeira, Aline L., Crespi, Ângela E., Aguzzoli, Cesar, Baumvol, Israel J.R., Figueroa, Carlos A.

“…•Corrosion resistance depends on surface microstructure of oxide layer.•Hydrogen may induce the formation of pores and cracks.•Corrosion resistance is at least…”
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Electrostatically Confined Plasma in Segmented Hollow Cathode Geometries for Surface Engineering by Corujeira Gallo, Santiago, Crespi, Ângela E., Cemin, F., Figueroa, C. A., Baumvol, I. J. R.

“…A segmented hollow cathode (SHC) geometry was used for electrostatic confinement of plasma, and surface engineering treatments were conducted in this…”
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Axillary basal cell carcinoma: additional 25 patients and considerations by Betti, R., Crosti, C., Moneghini, L., Crespi, E., Menni, S.

“…Background  Axillary basal cell carcinoma represents a rarely described occurrence in world literature. Objective  To report our 14 years’ experience of…”
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Carbon nitride film deposition by active screen plasma nitriding by Crespi, Ângela E., Maia da Costa, Marcelo E.H., Figueroa, Carlos A., Dotto, Marta E.R., Kauling, Alan P., Soares, Gabriel V., Baumvol, Israel J.R., Giacomelli, Cristiano

“…Deposition of CN-based films by a novel version of active screen plasma nitriding, aiming at surface modification of polymers, is reported. The approach relies…”
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Influence of Surface Microstructure and Chemical Composition on the Corrosion Resistance of Plain Steel Modified by Plasma-Assisted Diffusion by TOMIELLO, Stevan S, ECHEVERRIGARAY, Fernando G, CRESPI, Angela E, LARRUDE, Dunieskys G, MARINO, Cláudia E. B, BIRRIEL, Eliena J, AGUZZOLI, Cesar, BAUMVOL, Israel J. R, FIGUEROA, Carlos A

“…The influence of surface microstructure and chemical composition on the corrosion behavior of AISI 1045 (UNS G10450) plain steel modified by plasma-assisted…”
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Toenail onychomycosis due to Trichophyton violaceum complex(An unusual, emerging localization of this anthropophilic dermatophyle) by Mapelli, E. T. M., Colombo, L., Crespi, E., Menni, S.

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Plasma post-oxidation mechanisms of nitrided ferrous alloys by Rovani, A.C., Crespi, A.E., Sonda, V., Cemin, F., Echeverrigaray, F.G., Amorim, C.L.G., Basso, R.L.O., Baumvol, I.J.R., Figueroa, C.A.

“…The mechanisms of plasma post-oxidation of plasma nitrided AISI 1045 plain steel were investigated. The influence of plasma post-oxidation temperature and time…”
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Control of a Solid Oxide Electrolysis system for hydrogen generation from solar power and thermal energy storage by Crespi, E., Ragaglia, D., Panaccione, F., Testi, M.

“…To take advantage of the benefits related to high-temperature Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOE) systems for hydrogen production with renewable and low-cost…”
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Hydrogen plasma etching mechanism at the a-C:H/a-SiCx:H interface: A key factor for a-C:H adhesion by Leidens, Leonardo M., Crespi, Ângela E., Boeira, Carla D., Echeverrigaray, Fernando G., Figueroa, Carlos A.

“…[Display omitted] •Hydrogen etching radically modifies the interlayer thickness and Si/C ratio.•Amorphous carbon coatings adhesion depends on Si/C ratio in the…”
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Ontogeny of corticotropin-releasing factor effects on locomotion and foraging in the Western spadefoot toad ( Spea hammondii) by Crespi, Erica J., Denver, Robert J.

“…We investigated the effects of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and corticosterone (CORT) on foraging and locomotion in Western spadefoot toad ( Spea…”
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Adhesion of hydrogenated amorphous carbon films on ferrous alloy by intermediate nitrogen plasma treatment in silicon-containing interlayers by Boeira, Carla D., Leidens, Leonardo M., Crespi, Ângela E., Maia da Costa, Marcelo E.H., Figueroa, Carlos A., Michels, Alexandre F.

“…Hydrogenated amorphous carbon (a-C:H) thin films show low adhesion on ferrous alloys. The addition of a silicon-containing interlayer could minimize the…”
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Ulno-basilic arteriovenous fistulae: indications and surgical technique by Cavatorta, F, Galli, S, Zollo, A, Crespi, E, Carnabuci, A

“…Ulnar-basilic fistula is a vascular access option for hemodialysis first reported in 1967. There is no inherent reason why the ulnar artery cannot be used to…”
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Testing Pleistocene refugia theory: phylogeographical analysis of Desmognathus wrighti, a high-elevation salamander in the southern Appalachians by Crespi, Erica J., Rissler, Leslie J., Browne, Robert A.

“…During the colder climates of the Pleistocene, the ranges of high‐elevation species in unglaciated areas may have expanded, leading to increased gene flow…”
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