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Hölscher. Arti visive antiche: realismo concettuale e mondo della vita
No full textdiscussione critica di un'importante monografia del grande storico dell'arte antica Tonio Hoelsche
Innovative co-design practices within housing retrofit and urban space transformation
No full textMy thesis investigates the concept of co-design across two different contexts, presented as separate studies. It includes a comprehensive literature review to establish its theoretical foundations and explore dimensions such as shared language, agency, and decision-making.
The first study explores alternative narratives for urban space transformation through co-design, focusing on a case study situated in a peripheral area of Pavia. In this university-community partnership, design addresses social needs rather than market demands, acting within the frameworks of tactical and temporary urbanism through experimental approaches. Adopting a participatory action research methodology, this study conceptualises co-design as a mindset, applied across seven actions in the form of workshops and social events. The tangible and intangible outcomes are explored throughout the process while acknowledging that in a real-life setting, one intervention cannot claim to be responsible for all impacts. Co-design workshops are the primary research method, complemented by observation, mapping, photography, audio/video recording, and informal interviews. In this study, I take an active role as a researcher and designer, designing and facilitating the process. Despite my position as a female, foreign researcher, I successfully integrated into the local community, overcame language barriers, and developed meaningful emotional connections to the project and participants that extended beyond my academic interests.
The second study examines co-design in the private sector, focusing on housing energy retrofit in condominiums in collaboration with the industry partner of my PhD program. This practice-based research investigates how co-design evolves as a methodology in this context, analysing the dynamics between professionals and homeowners and identifying challenges and impacts, particularly during the pre-retrofit phase. The study employs a variety of methods, including the creation of a visual narrative of the existing co-design methodology to enhance understanding of the process, uncover overlooked phases, and allow the company to communicate better the methodology to the public. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals in the company and homeowners across three projects. This study primarily emphasises the learning process rather than tangible outcomes. My role as an external observer was more constrained compared to the first study, providing a different perspective on co-design.
Both studies are grounded in social constructionism and qualitative case study research, with reflexivity and reflection-in-action central to the process. The research has an open-ended methodology, guided by emergent insights and situated knowledge, shaped by the researcher’s positionality.
Within the two specific contexts - urban space transformation and housing energy retrofit - the thesis explores the conditions that shape variations in co-design, demonstrating its flexibility and adaptability. By addressing diverse challenges and engaging a wide range of stakeholders, the research provides valuable insights into the dynamics, challenges, and impacts of co-design. It highlights co-design’s potential to tackle complex problems, foster participatory practices, and generate situated knowledge in both community/public and industry/private settings.My thesis investigates the concept of co-design across two different contexts, presented as separate studies. It includes a comprehensive literature review to establish its theoretical foundations and explore dimensions such as shared language, agency, and decision-making.
The first study explores alternative narratives for urban space transformation through co-design, focusing on a case study situated in a peripheral area of Pavia. In this university-community partnership, design addresses social needs rather than market demands, acting within the frameworks of tactical and temporary urbanism through experimental approaches. Adopting a participatory action research methodology, this study conceptualises co-design as a mindset, applied across seven actions in the form of workshops and social events. The tangible and intangible outcomes are explored throughout the process while acknowledging that in a real-life setting, one intervention cannot claim to be responsible for all impacts. Co-design workshops are the primary research method, complemented by observation, mapping, photography, audio/video recording, and informal interviews. In this study, I take an active role as a researcher and designer, designing and facilitating the process. Despite my position as a female, foreign researcher, I successfully integrated into the local community, overcame language barriers, and developed meaningful emotional connections to the project and participants that extended beyond my academic interests.
The second study examines co-design in the private sector, focusing on housing energy retrofit in condominiums in collaboration with the industry partner of my PhD program. This practice-based research investigates how co-design evolves as a methodology in this context, analysing the dynamics between professionals and homeowners and identifying challenges and impacts, particularly during the pre-retrofit phase. The study employs a variety of methods, including the creation of a visual narrative of the existing co-design methodology to enhance understanding of the process, uncover overlooked phases, and allow the company to communicate better the methodology to the public. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals in the company and homeowners across three projects. This study primarily emphasises the learning process rather than tangible outcomes. My role as an external observer was more constrained compared to the first study, providing a different perspective on co-design.
Both studies are grounded in social constructionism and qualitative case study research, with reflexivity and reflection-in-action central to the process. The research has an open-ended methodology, guided by emergent insights and situated knowledge, shaped by the researcher’s positionality.
Within the two specific contexts - urban space transformation and housing energy retrofit - the thesis explores the conditions that shape variations in co-design, demonstrating its flexibility and adaptability. By addressing diverse challenges and engaging a wide range of stakeholders, the research provides valuable insights into the dynamics, challenges, and impacts of co-design. It highlights co-design’s potential to tackle complex problems, foster participatory practices, and generate situated knowledge in both community/public and industry/private settings
Le végétarisme avant le « végétarisme ». Méthode de l’anachronisme contrôlé et historiographie
No full textNumerical Simulation of the Dynamic Out-Of-Plane Two-Way Bending Seismic Behaviour of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using Equivalent SDOF Systems
No full textDamage and collapse of walls in the out-of-plane (OOP) direction are common failure modes in existing unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings when subjected to seismic excitation. These localized mechanisms also hinder the realisation of the complete in-plane seismic capacity of URM buildings. Among such OOP failures, a distinction can be made between (i) one-way bending which occurs in long walls and walls without side supports, and (ii) two-way bending which occurs in walls that have at least one vertical and one horizontal edge supported. This paper examines the suitability of a single-degree-of-freedom model for modelling the dynamic behaviour of URM walls subjected to OOP seismic excitation and undergoing two-way bending. The model operates in two phases: (i) initial elastic and (ii) post cracking, transitioning instantaneously between the phases once the force required to crack the wall is surpassed. Post cracking, the wall is treated as a system comprised of rigid blocks, and wall resistance is computed by combining three distinct contributions. These contributions are (i) bilinear elastic rigid block rocking, (ii) elastoplastic friction, and (iii) bilinear degrading component taking into account strength and stiffness degradation of walls. The model's complete behaviour in both phases is described by six independent parameters, which can be computed analytically. This paper explores the performance of the proposed model, especially when compared with and calibrated against experimental results from incremental dynamic testing of full-scale single leaf and cavity walls, for which the model demonstrates excellent agreement
Dispense etiche? Qualità immateriali dei prodotti alimentari ed informazioni obbligatorie ai consumatori nel diritto dell’Unione europea
No full textIl viaggio a Torino e la scoperta del Piemonte romano nei libri della biblioteca Pullini Negri
No full textInteressi antiquari e collezionisti dell'abate Carlo Antonio Pullini relativi al Piemonte romano; i viaggiatori settecenteschi e le antichità del Piemonte romano
THE NEW FORMS OF WORK ORGANIZATION IN THE POST PANDEMIC WORLD
No full textThe rise of digital technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly transformed traditional work models, fostering a growing community of digital nomads who combine remote work with global travel. This thesis investigates the intersection of teleworking and travel, focusing on the digital nomad phenomenon and its socio-economic implications. By examining teleworking, smart working, and digital nomadism, the research aims to fill gaps in existing literature, particularly regarding the evolving definitions and dynamics of remote work.
The study is structured around three interrelated papers. The first provides a comprehensive literature review on teleworking, analyzing its advantages, challenges, and barriers. The second paper offers empirical research on the socio-demographic and work-related characteristics of digital nomads, presenting correlations between their travel behaviors and job performance. The third paper explores the role of digital nomad agencies, examining their services and the impact they have on facilitating remote work and travel.
The thesis makes several key theoretical contributions, including the synthesis of literature from management, HR, innovation, and travel studies. It introduces the concept of the "digital nomad experience" and offers a comprehensive profile of digital nomads, categorizing them based on travel frequency and job characteristics. Additionally, the research applies and extends intermediation theory to the digital nomad context, analyzing how agencies provide essential services such as risk assessment, travel support, and community building.
Managerial implications of the research highlight the importance of developing new HR practices and infrastructure to support remote workers. Furthermore, businesses targeting digital nomads can benefit from tailoring their services to meet the preferences of this group, particularly regarding co-working spaces and accommodations.
While the research presents valuable insights, it acknowledges limitations, such as limited empirical data and evolving definitions of remote work. Future research avenues include longitudinal studies on the long-term effects of digital nomadism, investigations into the socio-economic impacts of digital nomads on local communities, and the exploration of emerging technologies like AI in shaping remote work.
By addressing these aspects, the thesis offers a multifaceted understanding of digital nomadism and provides a foundation for future research in this rapidly evolving field.The rise of digital technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly transformed traditional work models, fostering a growing community of digital nomads who combine remote work with global travel. This thesis investigates the intersection of teleworking and travel, focusing on the digital nomad phenomenon and its socio-economic implications. By examining teleworking, smart working, and digital nomadism, the research aims to fill gaps in existing literature, particularly regarding the evolving definitions and dynamics of remote work.
The study is structured around three interrelated papers. The first provides a comprehensive literature review on teleworking, analyzing its advantages, challenges, and barriers. The second paper offers empirical research on the socio-demographic and work-related characteristics of digital nomads, presenting correlations between their travel behaviors and job performance. The third paper explores the role of digital nomad agencies, examining their services and the impact they have on facilitating remote work and travel.
The thesis makes several key theoretical contributions, including the synthesis of literature from management, HR, innovation, and travel studies. It introduces the concept of the "digital nomad experience" and offers a comprehensive profile of digital nomads, categorizing them based on travel frequency and job characteristics. Additionally, the research applies and extends intermediation theory to the digital nomad context, analyzing how agencies provide essential services such as risk assessment, travel support, and community building.
Managerial implications of the research highlight the importance of developing new HR practices and infrastructure to support remote workers. Furthermore, businesses targeting digital nomads can benefit from tailoring their services to meet the preferences of this group, particularly regarding co-working spaces and accommodations.
While the research presents valuable insights, it acknowledges limitations, such as limited empirical data and evolving definitions of remote work. Future research avenues include longitudinal studies on the long-term effects of digital nomadism, investigations into the socio-economic impacts of digital nomads on local communities, and the exploration of emerging technologies like AI in shaping remote work.
By addressing these aspects, the thesis offers a multifaceted understanding of digital nomadism and provides a foundation for future research in this rapidly evolving field
Improvement of medication adherence in osteoporosis through telemedicine combined with email: a patient-reported experience and outcome measure-based prospective study
No full textObjectives: To evaluate whether adherence to oral bisphosphonate in patients with osteoporosis may be improved by teleconsultation (TC) with or without combined use of email to contact the bone specialist on-demand (enhanced TC). Methods: 103 naïve patients with osteoporosis were prescribed branded alendronate (70 mg weekly) and randomised to three service modalities (presence, TC and enhanced TC), and evaluated for medication adherence after 12 months of follow-up. Patients allocated to the enhanced TC were provided with the opportunity to contact the bone specialists by email without any restriction. Patient-reported outcome(PROMs) and experience measures (PREMs) were evaluated with respect to the service modality. Results: Of 89 patients who were persistent to therapy, 66% displayed optimal medication adherence, with odds being 4.5 higher in patients receiving enhanced TC versus those receiving the other services. TC service modality was considered in general to be worse in quality than in presence visits, whereas the combination with email use as in enhanced TC was sufficient to compensate for the perceived decrease in quality of care. Enhanced TC did not have any impact on the perception of quality of life as assessed by PROMs. Discussion: In patients with osteoporosis, TC did not provide any advantage over traditional in presence visits in terms of improvement of adherence to therapy. However, when TC was combined with email to contact the bone specialist on demand, there was a significant improvement in adherence to the prescribed drug. Conclusions: Patients with osteoporosis need to be supported after drug prescription to guarantee optimal medication therapy
Diseguaglianze di genere in Italia tra realtà e percezione
No full textIl capitolo esamina alcune dimensioni della diseguagaglianza di genere ponendo a confronto indicatori compositi che descrivono la situazione esistente nel nostro Paese all'interno del contesto europeo, con la percezione di un campione di cittadini su queste stesse dimensioni rilevate attraverso un sondaggio. L'analisi mostra una convergenza tra le due analisi sulla rilevanza della diseguaglianza di genere ma una diversa consapevolezza sulle sue dimension