Monitoring the West Nile virus outbreaks in Italy using open access data
This paper introduces a comprehensive dataset on West Nile virus outbreaks that have occurred in Italy from September 2012 to November …
The challenges of open data for future epidemic preparedness: The experience of the 2022 Ebolavirus outbreak in Uganda
On 20 September 2022, the Ministry of Health in Uganda, together with the World Health Organization - Regional Office for Africa (WHO …
Monkeypox: Early Estimation of Basic Reproduction Number R0 in Europe
This world outbreak of Monkeypox (MPX) infections outside Africa emerged on May 2022 in Europe and spread worldwide with unique …
Monkeypox: EpiMPX Surveillance System and Open-Data with a Special Focus on European and Italian Epidemic
The current out-of-Africa 2022 outbreak of Monkeypox requires a coordinated, international response through the rapid sharing of …
Hepatitis of unknown origin in children: why and how to create an open access database
During the early stages of an epidemic, obtaining reliable data is a challenge, especially on a global scale. The COVID-19 pandemic has …
Comparing Worldwide, National, and Independent Notifications about Adverse Drug Reactions Due to COVID-19 Vaccines
The rapid development of effective vaccines against COVID-19 is an extraordinary achievement. However, no medical product can ever be …
Predicting the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 in Italian regions: the Calabria case study, February 2020 - March 2022
Despite the stunning speed with which highly effective and safe vaccines have been developed, the emergence of new variants of …
Analyzing voter behavior on social media during the 2020 US presidential election campaign
Every day millions of people use social media platforms by generating a very large amount of opinion-rich data, which can be exploited …
Impact of the additional/booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine against severe disease during the epidemic phase characterized by the predominance of the Omicron variant in Italy, December 2021 - May 2022
Vaccine effectiveness (VE) against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants is a growing issue. The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact of …
Using Social Media for Sub-Event Detection during Disasters
Social media platforms have become fundamental tools for sharing information during natural disasters or catastrophic events. This …
Ticket Sales Prediction and Dynamic Pricing Strategies in Public Transport
In recent years the demand for collective mobility services has registered a significant growth. In particular, the long-distance coach …
Discovering Travelers’ Purchasing Behavior from Public Transport Data
In recent years, the demand for collective mobility services is characterized by a significant growth. The long-distance coach market …