Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is increasingly recognized as a distributed network disorder extending beyond mesial temporal structures. Among the brain regions implicated in epileptic network organization, the thalamus has emerged as a key hub due to its extensive structural and functional connections with cortical, limbic, and subcortical systems.This integrative review aimed to synthesize current evidence regarding nucleus-sp...

Based on the evaluation of 3,902 local floristic references published between 2005 and 2025, an update to the floristic knowledge map of Italy is presented. To measure the progress in floristic knowledge across Italy’s administrative regions, the ‘Index of Floristic Knowledge Advancement’ (IFA) is proposed here. This index categorizes regions based on the proportion of potential improvement that has actually been achieved. Res...

Lung cancer patients generally receive several information regarding their illness characteristics and available intervention. Therefore, patients can experience confusion, leading to anxiety and distress that might damage the relationship with physicians and treatment adherence. Literature showed that implementing decision aid tools during consultation can promote patients’ knowledge and awareness about lung cancer and availa...