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Decoding Roman construction techniques through a multiproxy study of pozzolanic mortars from the Brick Amphitheater of Nola (Campania, Southern Italy)
No full textThe long-lasting performance of ancient pozzolanic mortars highlights the advanced expertise of Roman builders. By intentionally mixing lime with specific volcanic materials, like ash or sand, the Romans developed hydraulic mortars and concretes that could harden even underwater and exhibit high mechanical strength. Furthermore, these pozzolanic additives accelerated the setting process via hydraulic reactions, offering a faster alternative to the slow carbonation of pure slaked lime. This study provides the first integrated reconstruction of the technological choices and historical evolution of the Brick Amphitheater of Nola by linking the provenance and compositional variability of volcanic aggregates to its different building phases. Due to the site's complex historical stratigraphy and multiple construction phases, a targeted, non-invasive sampling strategy was adopted. Eighteen bedding mortar samples from the Amphitheater structures and adjoining Late Antique walls were analyzed using an integrated analytical including Polarized Optical Microscopy, X-Ray Powder Diffraction, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy, Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry, Differential Thermal Analysis and Thermogravimetric Analysis. The research aims to distinguish construction phases and trace the evolution of building techniques by i) identifying the geological provenance of raw materials, ii) analyzing the mortar mix design, and iii) reconstructing the site's chronology. Results confirmed that raw materials were locally sourced, employing aggregates from Somma-Vesuvius district, as well as recycled Neapolitan Yellow Tuff, highlighting the Roman builders' expertise in selecting and combining local volcanic aggregates with hydrated lime to produce natural hydraulic mortars. The observed hydraulicity is attributed to the binder-aggregate interaction, evidenced by reaction rims and the formation of calcium-aluminum-silicate-hydrate (C-A-S-H) gels. Mortars from the Amphitheater structures display optimized binder-aggregate ratios and well-compacted pore networks, contrasting with the greater heterogeneity, increased porosity and mixed aggregate origins of mortars from Late Antique walls. These findings reflect intentional and consistent material selection and formulation, also reflecting chronological and functional evolution of the site
Archaeology, Nature, City. Revealing ruins between the port area and the Solfatara crater in Pozzuoli
No full textPrendersi cura delle fragilità. Politiche di inclusione dei minori.
No full textAnalisi critica dell’art. 27-bis d.P.R. n. 448/1988, introdotto dal Decreto Caivano, quale espressione del recente mutamento della giustizia minorile verso logiche deflattive e semplificate. Il contributo evidenzia i rischi di compressione della dimensione educativa e personalistica del processo minorile
Abandoned industrial heritage: From waste to resource. Which evaluation tools to evaluate this circular process?
No full textLa linguistica migratoria. Dinamiche, itinerari, identità
No full textIl volume esamina le dinamiche dei flussi migratori in una prospettiva storica e contemporanea, proponendo una lettura della variazione linguistica in contesto migrato con parametri di analisi innovativi e metodi di ricerca precipui della sociolinguistica e della linguistica antropologica. La persistenza e la diffusione delle lingue migrate, in relazione alle identità diasporiche e nell'ambito delle società multiculturali, sono considerate con riferimento a casi di studio italiani e internazionali. Particolare attenzione viene dedicata ai processi di trasmissione intergenerazionale e alle politiche linguistiche nei contesti di partenza e di arrivo. La trattazione dei temi propri delle strategie di conservazione, trasmissione e innovazione delle lingue migrate è arricchita da dati di ricerca riferiti sia alla diaspora italiana nel mondo che ai flussi migratori stranieri verso l'Italia
Margaret Scolari (Margaret Scolari Barr). Un'italiana al MoMA
No full textSempre citata come la moglie di Alfred Barr, primo direttore del Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) di New York, Margaret Scolari svolse un ruolo nell’istituzione che, in realtà, andò ben oltre quello di assistente del marito. Nata a Roma e formatasi in storia dell’arte tra l’Italia e gli Stati Uniti, nella sua lunga
collaborazione con il museo tra il 1930 e gli anni Sessanta, contribuì in modo decisivo a includere l’arte e l’architettura moderna italiana nelle dinamiche culturali dell’istituzione, inaugurando un dibattito
transatlantico che aggiornò l’immaginario dell’Italia nella percezione internazionale dell’epoca
Management strategies for burning mouth syndrome: a comprehensive review
No full textBurning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a complex chronic neuropathic orofacial pain disorder characterized by a persistent burning or dysesthetic sensation in the oral cavity without an identifiable organic cause. The management of BMS has evolved beyond symptom relief to focus on achieving full functional recovery (FFR), which encompasses restoring patients to their usual activities without restrictions, addressing both physical and psychological dimensions. Key pharmacological treatments such as clonazepam and capsaicin are explored in detail, alongside the potential of newer agents like various classes of antidepressants (including tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors, vortioxetine) and antiepileptics showing promise in addressing the multifactorial nature of BMS. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), are highlighted for their potential to complement pharmacological treatments. These interventions aim to modify pain perception, reduce psychological burdens, and enhance overall quality of life. Lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes, stress management techniques, improved sleep hygiene, and regular physical activity, are essential components of a holistic treatment plan that addresses modifiable risk factors affecting brain health. The integration of telemedicine and digital health resources is proposed to enhance patient management and accessibility to multidisciplinary care. This review provides a comprehensive update on all available therapeutic approaches for BMS, encompassing pharmacological treatments, non-pharmacotherapeutic interventions, and lifestyle optimization strategies, offering a holistic perspective on managing this condition
L’Accademia allo specchio. Uno studio sulle policy adottate dalle università italiane per riconoscere, prevenire e contrastare la violenza di genere al proprio interno
No full textLa diffusione della violenza di genere (GBV) nel settore accademico è stata messa a tema, negli ultimi anni, sia sulla scorta di movimenti internazionali di denuncia compresi nell’ampia galassia del #Metoo, sia per effetto delle politiche di con-trasto alle discriminazioni e molestie incluse tra le aree tematiche dei Gender Equality Plan, come requisito prescritto dalla Commissione Europea per accede-re ai finanziamenti alla ricerca. Una crescente letteratura (Tutchell e Edmonds, 2020; Bondestam e Lundqvist, 2020a; 2020b) ha evidenziato la pervasività della GBV nel sistema universitario, e la questione è divenuta prioritaria nell’agenda di policy degli Atenei, su scala internazionale, soprattutto in un’ottica di tutela del benessere organizzativo.
Il contributo si propone di indagare quali politiche siano messe in atto dalle università italiane per contrastare la GBV, al fine di valutarne l’efficacia. La ba-se-dati attinge a due fonti principali: a) l’insieme dei GEP adottati da un cam-pione di 47 università italiane (su 99 istituti universitari che costituiscono il si-stema italiano della Formazione superiore di tipo universitario ed equivalente sul, in quanto strumenti per il “cambiamento strutturale” (Consiglio dell’Unione Europea, 2015), analizzati mediante tecniche di content analysis; b) interviste semi-strutturate a interlocutori privilegiati coinvolti nelle politiche accademiche di contrasto alla GBV (Consigliere di Fiducia, componenti Commissioni Etiche, Referenti sportelli di ascolto e anti-violenza, membri Comitati Unici di Garanzia, rappresentanti componente studentesca, delegati/e del Rettore per le pari oppor-tunità, etc.)
Comitato di fondazione e Comitato direttivo della Rivista internazionale Monitor ecclesiasticus – Nova series.
No full textDiscovering the 1858 Lava Flow Field at Somma-Vesuvius (Italy) Through geoitinerary, Virtual Tour and 3D Reconstruction of Volcanic Landforms
No full textGeotourism in volcanic areas attracts millions of visitors each year travelling to see and explore volcanic areas. One of the world’s most famous and visited volcanic areas is Somma-Vesuvius. Here, tourism is mainly concentrated around the central crater while the rest of the volcano, part of Vesuvius National Park, is largely unvisited. The volcano’s worldwide fame is primarily linked to its explosive activity, most notably the famous eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 CE. Yet Somma-Vesuvius underwent long periods of effusive activity, such as the 1631–1944 eruptive cycle. On the volcano, there are examples of archetypal lava flows, including the 1858 flow field in which lava tubes formed. We propose a geoitinerary through the 1858 lava flow field that includes five sites, three lava tubes, an ephemeral vent and a tumulus, that allows people to evidence effusive activity and discover volcanic features formed during such activity at Somma-Vesuvius. A website was developed to host a virtual tour, which includes 360° images and an explicative panel for each site. The largest lava tube was 3D scanned to reconstruct its geometry, and to conserve a virtual copy of this fragile structure. Both the website and 3D scan aim to sensibilize people either not used to hiking or with physical impediment about volcanic landforms and their scientific relevance. The pertinence of the geoitinerary has been assessed by a SWOT analysis. The geoitinerary may contribute to divert tourist traffic away from the volcanic cone, while raising awareness on volcanic processes