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The Effects of Urban Pollution on the “Gesù Nuovo” Façade (Naples, Italy): A Diagnostic Overview
No full textThe deterioration of stone heritage in urban environments is mainly the product of sources of air pollution like vehicular traffic and domestic heating. The results of these phenomena usually manifest as acid rain and particulate patinas, acting on the surface of stone monuments to form the so-called “black crusts”, a typical stone degradation product, mainly composed of gypsum. The aims of this study were to investigate the extent of these phenomena on the decorative apparatus of the frontal façade of Gesù Nuovo Church, in the historical centre of Naples (Italy). Preliminary diagnostics consisted of XRD and FTIR to analyse the composition of stone materials and inquire about previous restorations. The chemical characterization of black crusts was performed, using a diverse array of techniques, to highlight how different compounds are distributed along a vertical gradient and considering the proximity of specific sources of pollution (vehicle engine ignition, incense combustion, domestic heating products). Finally, molecular biology techniques were employed to identify the organisms which typically dwell in this formation and speculate about their contribution to the degradation of stone
Sports Innovation and Intellectual Disability: The Reality of Communication Augmentative Alternatives (CAA)
No full textEcological Implications of Posidonia oceanica Banquette Removal: Potential Loss of Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services
No full textPosidonia oceanica is an endemic seagrass of the Mediterranean Sea, forming extensive meadows and providing valuable ecosystem services underwater as well as on the shore. P. oceanica constantly generates new leaves while shedding the older ones. The latter may be deposited on the shoreline, forming “banquettes” that exhibit variable thickness, ranging from a few centimeters to several meters. These deposits act as natural barriers against coastal erosion, preventing sand loss and dissipating wave energy. Moreover, the degradation of the washed-up leaves releases large amounts of nutrients, relevant for the coastal food web. However, the presence of banquettes in touristic areas is often perceived as a nuisance, thus leading to their removal by local administrations. This study proposes a multidisciplinary approach for the assessment of P. oceanica banquettes along the coastline of the Campania region (Southern Italy), estimating their biomass and the associated concentrations of nutrients and other chemical elements, with the final aim to assess the potential loss of natural capital and ecosystem services due to their removal. Regional estimates show that approximately 40 tons of C are stored annually in the beached biomass, representing a potential carbon loss associated with their removal. The results highlight the crucial role that P. oceanica banquettes play in the blue carbon cycle and provide valuable insights to support their sustainable management
Funzioni e competenze degli enti aeronautici nel processo di riforma del Cielo Unico Europeo
No full textDISABILITY AND ORIENTATION: INCLUDE, SUPPORT, GROW TOGETHER
No full textSchool guidance for people with disabilities is crucial for promoting
social and professional inclusion, allowing them to fully express their
potential. A key aspect of this process is the collaboration between
families, schools, and universities, which must work together to
support students with disabilities in their educational and
professional paths. The current methods of collaboration will be
analyzed, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, with the
aim of proposing practical solutions to optimize orientation and
promote inclusion
Ability of triglyceride‐glucose indices to predict metabolic dysfunction associated with steatotic liver disease in pediatric obesity
No full textEnergy Justice in the 21st century: policy interventions and advocacy for a fair energy transition
No full textAdaptive quality indicator for subband multi-baseline TomoSAR filter
No full textThe development of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) techniques has been ongoing for a few decades due to the continuous expansion of SAR technologies. However, the source of decorrelations among other noise artefacts constitutes one of the main limitations to all interferometric-based processes including Tomography (TomoSAR). As a consequence, the interpretation of generated height maps and 3D point clouds is challenging, particularly with the difficulty of obtaining accurate in-situ measurements for validation. To address this issue in urban areas, a few works proposed the use of a filtering approach in order to facilitate the application of TomoSAR inversion or detection methods. At our end, we propose an improved version of multi-baseline Goldstein-based filter through its application in the wavelet domain, on the one hand, and the adaptive estimation of the alpha parameter, on the other hand. The generated height maps and point clouds using a limited number of images acquired by TerraSAR-X sensor are evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively. Edge preservation index and standard deviation showed the effectiveness of the approach with respect to the filtering criteria, while the R-squared and detection rate illustrated its efficiency in terms of height estimation. Both assessments demonstrated the performance of the proposed denoising methodology
ROLES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND COACHES IN ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION
No full textDoping in sport requires clear, long-term educational strategies.
Physical education teachers and coaches have distinct but
complementary roles in shaping ethical values in athletes. The World
Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) promotes clean sport through digital
tools like the Sport Values in Every Classroom toolkit and ADEL, which
support teachers and coaches in delivering accessible, value-based
learning to help athletes make informed decisions from an early stage
of their developmen