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Stoicism in Ancient Rome: Philosophical Attitudes Toward Death and Mortality
No full textThesis (B.A. in History)--John Cabot University, Spring 2025.This paper will explore the fascinating and complex relationship between Roman values and Stoic philosophy during the late Roman Republic, and how Stoicism emerged as a saving philosophy for those struggling in the new regime by providing a moral and intellectual complement to the traditional Roman ethos of mos maiorum. Although Roman society and education expanded through military strength and ambition, political unrest arose during the final years of the Republic and eventually eroded their Republican ideals, leading to the establishment of emperors. In response to the fall of the Roman Republic, Stoic morality and teachings began to appeal to those Roman elites and intellectuals who were forced to grapple with the fall of Rome and the deteriorating moral landscape surrounding them. This study traces the assimilation of Stoicism into Roman thought, particularly through the writings and lives of Cicero, Cato the Younger, and later imperial figures who were influenced by Stoicism. Stoic philosophy, echoing traditional Roman virtue, offered an ethical perspective through which Romans could confront civic collapse and mortality, and reshaped responses to death, fate, and personal responsibility during a period of intense political and spiritual transformation
Human Capital and R&d: Unlocking Innovative Entrepreneurship through Heis in Italy
No full textOpen AccessHigher Education Institutions (HEIs) are central to fostering innovative entrepreneurship and regional development by increasing human capital and facilitating knowledge transfer through R&D. This paper explores the
interplay between graduate supply and R&D in driving innovative startup creation across Italian provinces (2015–2021). The findings highlight a synergy between these factors: public R&D boosts graduate impact in the
South, while university R&D complements the dense graduate presence in the North. These dynamics call for tailored strategies to optimize HEIs’ roles as engines of economic growth, particularly in lagging regions
Innovation and Process at the Scriptorium of San Salvatore in Monte Amiata: Illumination in an Eleventh-Century Biblical Commentary (Casanatense 1880)
No full textMaster of Arts in Art History -- John Cabot University, Spring 2025.Long over-shadowed by the presence of the world’s oldest complete Vulgate Bible, the Codex Amiatinus, the other codices Amiatini of San Salvatore di Monte Amiata have received little attention, despite having come from one of the oldest, most complete monastic libraries of the Middle Ages. To explore the significance of this understudied library and scriptorium, this thesis centers upon the analysis of Casanatense MS.1880, an illuminated eleventh-century miscellany containing Bede’s commentary on the gospel of St. Luke and a compilation of assorted saints’ lives. Revealed through a joint art-historical, palaeographical, and codicological analysis, this manuscript comes forward as a unique witness to the working habits of the Amiatine scribe-monks themselves as well as the tools at their disposal for the copying and transmitting of designs. Most importantly, the decorative initials of MS. 1880 reveal the development of the Badia Amiatina’s visual language and the inspirations from which the scriptorium drew. Combining illumination traditions to create their own idiom, the Amiatine scribe-monks embellished MS. 1880 with a fiery color palette to adorn a synthesis of erupting vines, complex interlace, and fierce animal forms. By examining a selection of early medieval manuscripts from the Ottonian, Carolingian, and Insular traditions, the possible exemplars that inspired the Amiatine scriptorium emerge. This comparative investigation involving MS. 1880 culminates in the discovery of a new eleventh-century provenance for an important Insular gospel book that served as a direct model for Casanatense 1880’s only miniature: an evangelist portrait of St. Luke
What Works Better to Counter International Terrorism - Unilateral Military Intervention Outside the UN Security Council Framework or Mutual Inter-State Cooperation in Criminal Matters?: A Look at Recent U.S. Practice Since 9/11
No full textThesis (B.A. in International Affairs)--John Cabot University, Spring 2025.From the post-9/11 security landscape to contemporary debates on international law, counterterrorism has fundamentally shaped global governance. This dissertation analyzes the effectiveness of unilateral military intervention versus mutual inter-state cooperation in criminal matters in countering international terrorism. By examining the U.S. responses to terrorism since 9/11, the thesis addresses the following research question: what works better to counter international terrorism—military action outside the UN Security Council framework or legal cooperation rooted in transnational criminal law? The thesis is developed on the idea that while unilateral military interventions, such as those in Afghanistan and Iraq, achieved tactical victories, they ultimately failed to produce lasting political stability. In contrast, transnational criminal law mechanisms—focusing on extradition, mutual legal assistance, and global law enforcement cooperation—offer a more sustainable and legitimate approach to counterterrorism. By analyzing this comparison, the thesis aims to contribute to the broader academic debate on global security governance, offering insights into how law-based international cooperation can more effectively address the evolving threats of terrorism
Introducing the Emotions-Affect Systems Elicitation (EASEL-3) Index: A New Tool for Measuring Affect Regulation Systems’ Activation
No full textObjective
Although emotions pervade and influence individual and interpersonal functioning and well-being, their nature and taxonomy remain a bone of contention. The ‘three-circle’ model, comprising three dynamically interacting affect regulation systems (i.e., threat, drive, and soothing), provides a useful framework for aggregating emotions and understanding emotion (dys)regulation while closely supporting therapeutic intervention. Imbalances in the activation and (inter)action of these affect regulation systems have been implicated in a wide range of physical and mental disorders; however, there are currently no tools for quantifying each system's activation. The aim of this study was to develop a novel index of the three affect regulation systems: threat, drive and soothing.
Method
Three independent expert panels, composed of researchers in the ‘three-circle’ model, researchers in the field of affective science, and clinicians (N = 70), estimated the degree of activation of each affect regulation system induced by discrete emotions.
Results
Overall, agreement among experts was high regarding the emotions that mapped primarily onto each affect regulation system and the degree of the corresponding activation. These results constitute the basis for the Emotions-Affect Systems ELicitation Index (EASEL-3) index, which provides a continuous score of the estimated activation of the three systems.
Conclusion and Discussion
Although in need of field testing, the EASEL-3 index may prove valuable in research and clinical settings, opening new avenues on the measurement of the affect regulation systems, their correlates and associated outcomes, helping characterize and compare activation patterns across clinical populations and contexts, and informing the assessment and personalization of interventions
Female Leadership
No full textThis chapter explores the vital role of female leadership in the broader narrative of human progress, emphasizing the unique contributions and challenges women face in leadership roles. As we navigate the complexities of the twenty-first century, the importance of gender diversity and the integration of female perspectives into leadership is paramount for promoting equality and driving organizational and societal well-being. Female leadership brings valuable skills like empathy, communication, and interpersonal engagement, which enhance decision-making and organizational success. Embracing gender diversity leads to more comprehensive problem-solving and a better understanding of diverse consumer needs. Global efforts increasingly recognize the importance of gender equality in leadership, with various legal frameworks and policies supporting equal opportunities. However, despite progress, challenges persist, requiring ongoing advocacy and strategic action to achieve true gender parity. Through narratives of resilience, innovation, and empowerment, this chapter illustrates the transformative impact of women in leadership roles. It argues that fostering female leadership is not just about addressing disparities but about leveraging the strengths and perspectives that women bring to enrich both organizations and society. By presenting the stories of female leaders, the chapter underscores the importance of their contributions and the ongoing efforts to advance women’s leadership across sectors
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Enterprise Risk Management: Insights from Manufacturing and Professional Services
No full textThesis (B.A. in International Business)--John Cabot University, Fall 2025.This thesis examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) within firms, with a particular focus on the marketing and financial functions. The research question investigates how AI influences risk identification, evaluation and management processes, and whether its integration contributes to value creation and competitive advantage. To address this question, the study adopts a qualitative methodology based exclusively on secondary sources, including income statements, transparency reports, institutional documents, macroeconomic analyses and scientific literature. The research compares two fundamentally different realities: PwC, a global professional services firm, and Falmec S.p.A., an Italian manufacturing company in the premium household appliances sector. In the case of PwC, AI enhances auditing, internal controls, predictive analytics and data management by integrating intangible resources such as specialized human capital, managerial knowledge systems and proprietary methodologies. ERM emerges as a cognitive infrastructure that supports transparency, innovation and intelligent risk-taking. In the Falmec case, ERM reflects technological and production choices oriented toward sustainability, energy efficiency and the reduction of operational risks. The company’s income statement shows solid financial performance and an ability to generate value in uncertain contexts, while AI is increasingly used for market analysis and the personalization of marketing strategies. The findings highlight that AI integration, risk management capabilities and intangible resources represent decisive factors for resilience and competitiveness. AI strengthens ERM, making it more predictive and strategic, while a mature ERM system ensures the responsible and efficient use of AI. In both cases, value creation depends on the firm’s capacity for intelligent risk-taking, iii organizational knowledge and advanced technologies, transforming risk from a defensive element into a driver of innovation
Cult and Identity: Reevaluating Interpretations of Pre-Roman Religious Practices of Western Iberia
No full textThesis (B.A. in Classical Studies and Art History)--John Cabot University, Fall 2025.The religious landscape of pre-Roman Western Iberia remains an open issue in scholarly debates. Historically, scholarship has tried to bridge the lack of abundant, significant evidence. This often involves the framing of indigenous tribal groups into overarching socio-symbolical labels that hinder the conception of tribal groups as individual and culturally specific. Adopting a case-study approach, this thesis examines the cults of deities such as Nabia, Bandua, and Cossus to trace patterns of spatial distribution and onomastic variation as indices of negotiated, localized identities, opposing readings that propose a unified, coherent pantheon. Through the application of contemporary approaches to ethnological and cultural interaction debates, and the direct engagement with primary evidence, this thesis reevaluates established conceptions of preRoman religion in the Western fringe of the Iberian Peninsula. The project ultimately shows how religious identity in Western Iberia functioned as flexible, activated under specific historical and social conditions. Furthermore, it calls from a shift away from homogenizing ethnic frameworks, toward models that acknowledge and nuance plurality and cultural interaction
Manuale operativo di Compassion Focused Therapy: un programma passo dopo passo per interventi individuali e di gruppo
No full textQuesto libro rappresenta il primo riferimento operativo e scientificamente fondato per la conduzione di interventi di CFT di gruppo e individuali. Integrando prospettive evoluzionistiche e neuroscientifiche, la CFT aiuta a sviluppare una motivazione compassionevole capace di affrontare la sofferenza con coraggio e saggezza. Il cuore della CFT è l'allenamento alla compassione intesa non come semplice gentilezza, ma come motivazione a prendersi cura della sofferenza propria e altrui. Attraverso protocolli passo-passo, esercizi esperienziali e materiali pronti all'uso, gli autori guidano i professionisti della salute mentale nella costruzione di interventi di gruppo e individuali. Un programma completo e strutturato, un testo essenziale per integrare la compassione nella pratica clinica, con rigore e attenzione alla dimensione relazionale
Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier: Transboundary Natural Resources, Institutions, and Interstate Tensions in the Indus, Nile, and Arctic
No full textMaster of Arts in International Affairs -- John Cabot University, Fall 2025.Climate change is changing the foundations of the world's political environment. Climate Change will be a factor that affects both the quantity and strategic significance of the natural resource base, as well as the average temperature, precipitation, and rate of melting for glaciers and sea ice (IPCC, 2023). Climate Change does not generate conflict, but changes how countries analyze and evaluate the actions of other States and the effectiveness of the current system of governance. The strains produced by climate change may create distrust in regions with sensitive inter-state relationships, reduce opportunities for collaboration, and generate new sources of conflict. This dissertation examines how climate change affects the creation and escalation of disputes over natural resources. Unlike many previous studies that treat the environment as a separate variable in conflict, this study examines the mechanisms through which climate change interacts with political tensions, power differences, and institutional structures. Research has been conducted on the relationship between climate change and security, but most of this work has focused on intra-state conflicts or has made general assumptions about the political context without adequately addressing the role of the political context. Additionally, fewer studies have investigated the effects of climate change on state-to-state interactions, particularly on treaties, diplomatic processes, and managing shared resources. This dissertation fills this gap by investigating the institutional characteristics that either facilitate or mitigate the likelihood of climate-related stresses leading to conflict versus collaborative responses. Data used in this thesis were collected as a result of an investigation of three geographic regions (the Indus River Basin, the Nile River Basin, and the Arctic) due to their differing ways in which Climate Change changes the Strategic Value of Resources. For instance, the effects of climate change on both the Indus and Nile River Basins will decrease available water; thus, climate change may increase risk to the functioning (current or disputed) of present-day water sharing agreements. Conversely, in the Arctic, climate change is creating new opportunities for accessing resources and establishing new shipping lanes; as such, it increases the incentive for competing parties to establish rights to certain areas of the Arctic. The three case study areas were chosen to enable an examination of how different climate change impacts interact with their respective political and institutional environments. A major finding of this dissertation is that climate change acts as a threat multiplier by creating uncertainty, exposing vulnerabilities within governance systems, and increasing the risk associated with resource management (Homer-Dixon, 1999) when there is turmoil resulting from climatic stressors. However, it is not just the pressure created by climate stressors that causes the turmoil. Rather, it is also dependent upon the robustness of institutions, the presence of a commonly agreed-upon vision among stakeholders, and the overall strategic dynamics among those who are engaged. In addition, if institutions in a particular region adapt to new information (are "fact-based") then, the stress caused by climate change can be managed through collaborative efforts; conversely, if they are weak, divisive or nonexistent, climate change will likely exacerbate pre-existing levels of conflict. The dissertation examines three regions and analyzes the conditions in which climate change creates additional tensions; and policy options that help build resilience in areas in which cooperative efforts may be difficult to achieve