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Unveiling the Complexity of Italian NEET Status through Latent Class Analysis: Examining NEET Profiles and their Engagement with Public Employment Services (PES)
No full textThis study delves into the complex issue of NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or
Training) status in Italy, using Latent Class Analysis (LCA) to identify distinct profiles
within this heterogeneous group. The research, based on a survey of 970 young Italian NEETs, goes beyond broad categorizations to explore the socio-demographic, economic, and motivational factors that contribute to their situations. Six distinct classes of NEETs were identified, each with unique characteristics, including “Affluent Rural Caregivers in Northern Italy,” “Young Educated Unemployed,” “Long-Term NEETs in Southern Italy,” “Disadvantaged Caregivers in Southern Italy,” Disadvantaged Rural Men in Northern Italy,” and “Affluent Discouraged NEETs”. The study investigates the relationship of these profiles with Public Employment Services (PES), revealing different motivations for seeking assistance and varied willingness to accept employment conditions such as relocation or temporary work. Significant associations were found between NEET class and the motivation for economic support, willingness to move abroad or within Italy, and acceptance of part-time or temporary work. The findings emphasize the need for tailored interventions that address the specific needs and barriers of each NEET subgroup, rather than a one-size fits-all approach. The research highlights the complex interplay of geographic, economic, educational, and gender factors in shaping NEET status in Italy
Scegliere il futuro e scegliersi nel futuro
No full textDa un punto di vista pedagogico, l’istanza dell’orientamento costituisce una tensione relazionale e metodologica volta a porre gli individui al centro dei processi formativi, quali protagonisti che vengono accompagnati nelle attività esplorative, conoscitive, di analisi e di riflessione critica, di valutazione e di sperimentazione di se
Reimagining language education today
No full textOver the years the field of English Language Teaching (ELT) has become increasingly complex, impacted by evolving educational practices, technological advancements, and shifting linguistic landscapes. Key challenges today include fostering multilingualism and inclusion, integrating artificial intelligence (AI), addressing the role of English as a lingua franca and implementing both Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and English Medium Instruction (EMI). Each of these areas has implications upon how English is taught and learnt, calling for new strategies and perspectives.
Today, English is not taught in isolation but rather within a multilingual context. In many classrooms, students bring diverse linguistic backgrounds, which presents unique challenges and opportunities. Educators need to adopt inclusive teaching practices that leverage multilingualism as an asset rather than a barrier. According to Escobar and Dooly (2023), multilingual classrooms promote better cognitive development and enable students to transfer knowledge between languages, fostering a deeper understanding of content. Teaching in these environments, however, also requires additional skills and resources, as language instructors must find ways to balance the different linguistic needs of students while maintaining English proficiency as a learning outcome.
The rapid, unceasing rise of AI presents both promise and challenges for the teaching and learning of English. AI tools can support language learning by offering personalized feedback, enabling practice, and allowing self-regulation (British Council, 2023). Tools such as Grammarly and other language-specific AI applications have been shown to enhance learners’ grammatical accuracy and vocabulary (Lo, 2023). AI-driven tools can also help students develop speaking skills by providing real-time feedback on pronunciation, pitch, and intonation (Shivakumar et al., 2019). It must be said, however, that while AI can enhance learning, it cannot replace the nuanced, context-driven guidance provided by human teachers (Wei, 2023)
Environmental Accounting and Sustainability Accounting: Lexical or Substantial Difference?
No full textThis study aims to clarify the distinction between sustainability accounting and environmental accounting by examining their thematic evolution and theoretical foundations. It investigates whether these concepts represent independent domains or are part of a unified field while identifying the frameworks that have shaped their development. A bibliometric analysis of 2254 articles from the Web of Science database was conducted. Using co-word and social network analysis, the study maps key thematic clusters and their evolution over time. The results reveal that sustainability accounting and environmental accounting are distinct yet interconnected. Both draw on institutional theory, but they respond to different pressures and institutional actors. Sustainability accounting increasingly aligns with regulatory compliance and reporting frameworks, while environmental accounting has evolved into a technical field addressing carbon, biodiversity and ecological accounting. Clarifying these concepts enhances terminology precision, improves comparability in research and supports practitioners in developing targeted sustainability strategies. It also promotes better communication between scholars and corporate actors. This study highlights accounting's role in fostering environmental and social change. Clearer definitions can inform policymakers in designing effective sustainability frameworks and enhance sustainability education, helping future professionals better understand the distinct roles of sustainability and environmental accounting. This study provides a novel contribution by systematically mapping the conceptual structure of the field using bibliometric techniques. By adopting a data-driven approach, it moves beyond definitional debates and case-based studies, addressing longstanding terminological ambiguit
Yardstick competition in the recyclable waste collection: a case study on Italian provinces
No full textEuropean and Italian institutions set specific targets for recycling of each material in the downstream phase of the waste management process. However, there is no defined target for collecting recyclable materials in the upstream phase. This institutional regulatory gap results in varying waste management outcomes across different local governments. Yardstick competition is a peer competition mechanism that, if activated, can incentivise local waste management authorities to enhance their recyclable material collection rates. This study examines whether yardstick competition arises among Italian provinces in collecting individual recyclable materials. To this end, a two-regime spatial Durbin model is implemented, and provincial data from 2008 to 2020 are employed. The findings show that in the absence of central institutional regulations for individual recyclable materials, yardstick competition does not emerge
Circular Harmony: Role of Circular Economy in Enhancing Environment Resilience?
No full textThe circular economy (CE) tackles global issues like pollution, waste, biodiversity loss, and climate change by decreasing waste, reusing materials, and recycling products to create a closed-loop system. It requires creative commercial strategies. By separating economic progress from environmental degradation, CE practices promote resilience by extending the lifespan of products and materials. The foundation of environmental resilience is enhancing ecosystems’ capacity to endure shocks by reducing resource extraction and waste production. This chapter discusses the importance of circular harmony, emphasizing CE and environmental resilience by adopting decarbonization practices. The emergence of the CE concept offers numerous economic sectors, new potential for resource utilization and a new phase of development. The study directs the real issue of ecological development harmony under the framework of the CE to develop sustainable business models. Sustainable business models based on CE are more ecologically conscious and utilize the appropriate resources to increase firms’ performance. This chapter further focuses on decarbonization practices to understand the role of CE in decarbonizing processes and the challenges of maintaining harmony between environmental and social well-being. To understand these issues, supported by the institutional, legitimacy, resilience and stakeholder theories, this chapter seeks to develop a new theoretical framework addressing reshaping the organizational culture to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) by adopting decarbonization practices through green technology and renewable energy resources
Clinical trial eligibility in PSP: Population representativeness and potential criteria adjustment based on PSP-NET findings
No full textBackground: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare, heterogeneous neurodegenerative disease for which no treatment is currently available. In the context of clinical trials, the representativeness of the included patients is crucial for the generalizability of the results. Herein, we present results from a multicenter perspective study to identify the most restrictive criteria for patient selection and to assess the representativeness of eligible patients. Methods: we enrolled 221 PSP patients diagnosed according to the MDS clinical criteria. All patients were screened with a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria based on previous and ongoing clinical trials in PSP and underwent motor and cognitive evaluation with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment battery and the PSP rating scale, respectively. Then, clinical features of eligible and non-eligible patients were compared at baseline and after 15,93 ± 8,77 months follow up. Results: Eligible (28 patients, 12,6 %) patients were younger, showed shorter disease duration and lower severity but similar distribution of PSP phenotype and disease progression rates compared to non-eligible patients. The most restrictive non-modifiable criteria were independent gait, disease duration and cognitive status. Willingness to undergo lumbar puncture and treatment stability for previous 60 days represented potentially modifiable criteria. Conclusion: Overall, PSP eligible for clinical trials are representative of the general PSP population. While motor and cognitive impairment represent the most important non-modifiable barriers to enter a clinical trial, other criteria as willingness to undergo lumbar puncture and treatment stability are potentially modifiable. Specific strategies are discussed to increase the number of eligible patients working on potentially modifiable criteria
The Complex Environments of Special Economic Zones: Challenges and Opportunities in Italy
No full textThis work provides valuable insights into the use of special economic zones (SEZs) as a powerful instrument for stimulating investment, creating employment opportunities, and supporting economic growth through tax incentives and other economic benefits. Institutional actors commit to offering efficient processes and ample resources in a highly competitive setting to foster the advancement of global and economic markets. Developing nations commonly use SEZs as a tool to stimulate development and foster economic growth
Ethical and organizational dynamics of non-standard work in public administration: Challenges and opportunities in the digital era
No full textPurpose. This study explores the ethical and organizational challenges associated with non-standard work arrangements in Public Administration (PA), focusing on the implications of digital transformation and its alignment with public sector values.
Design/Methodology/Approach. A qualitative methodology with a deductive approach was employed, grounded in Deontological Ethics, Utilitarian Ethics, and Psychological Contract Theory. Data collection included 39 semi-structured interviews with public managers in the Italian PA, supplemented by focus groups and secondary data analysis.
Findings. The study identifies critical challenges in managing atypical workers, such as job insecurity, wage disparities, privacy concerns, and unequal treatment. These challenges are exacerbated by the use of digital platforms, which intensify power imbalances, raise ethical concerns, and undermine trust in public institutions.
Practical Implications. The research offers actionable strategies, including enhancing job security through clear contract mechanisms, addressing wage disparities with equitable compensation structures, strengthening privacy protections, and fostering inclusivity by integrating non-standard workers into organizational processes. Balancing operational efficiency with ethical responsibilities is essential to preserving public trust and institutional legitimacy.
Originality. This study contributes to the literature by addressing underexplored ethical challenges of non-standard work in PA, extending established ethical frameworks to a public sector context. It highlights the role of digital platforms in reshaping work arrangements and provides a comprehensive framework for ethical workforce management practices
Tourism, Growth and Sustainability. New strategies to promote growth
No full textThis book originates from the intention to present, in a systematic way and with a critical perspective, the issue of tourism sustainability in search of new strategies to promote growth. The growth of the tourism sector, mainly due to the progressive market openness since the 1990s and the reduction of transport costs, has certainly brought great short-term benefits to both advanced and developing countries. However, as with any other productive sector, this expansion threatens to cause controversial effects on the environment and society in the long run. Tourism, unlike other productive sectors, needs quality destinations to be consolidated. The sustainability of tourism is therefore not only linked to the need to preserve life on earth, but above all to the need to enable the preservation and development of the sector itself. Taking this feature into account, tourism, if governed according to the principles of sustainability, can become a sector on which to focus not only to sustain growth while respecting the environment and the communities, but also to strengthen the resilience of destinations in the event of adversities