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Fragments of Rome in Ruins and Books: Petrarch’s Writings on Monuments (with a new edition of De Remediis 1.118)
No full textll saggio si concentra su descrizioni di monumenti antichi nella poesia e nella prosa petrarchesche e sulle conoscenze relative ad antiquaria e tecniche di costruzione tratte da Petrarca dai classici. Il saggio coinvolge l'uso dei libri postillati dall'umanista, con particolare attenzione verso Svetonio, Plinio il Vecchio e Vitruvio. In appendice è fornita l'edizione del capitolo I 118 del 'De remediis utriusque Fortune', dedicato agli edifici; l'edizione del testo latino, fondata su una nuova analisi della tradizione manoscritta, corredata da una rinnovata traduzione inglese
Measuring psychache as a suicide risk variable: A Mokken analysis of the Holden's Psychache Scale
No full textBackground: The Psychache Scale (PAS) is a questionnaire measuring trait-level psychological pain with satisfactory internal consistency and a strong correlation with suicidal ideation severity. However, inconsistent results have been reported for the PAS dimensionality. In the present study we used a non-parametric item response theory model, called Mokken Scale Analysis (MSA), to refine an unidimensional version of the PAS. Methods: The sample was composed of 400 Italian adults (312 females and 88 males) nonrandomly recruited from the general population. Results: A final set of 10 items satisfied the unidimensionality, local independence, and monotonicity assumptions, although it did not satisfy the double monotonicity assumption. The internal consistency of the PAS-10 was satisfactory (ordinal alpha = 0.98, ω = 0.97, and AVE = 0.82), and ROC curves analysis indicated good discriminant validity when differentiating participants with higher suicide risk from those with lower suicide risk. Limitations: Structural invariance between nonclinical and clinical samples was not investigated, and the presence of suicide ideation and behaviors was assessed with self-report measures with potential under-reporting of the phenomenon. Conclusion: The PAS-10 resulted to be a potentially valid and unidimensional measure of psychological pain (i.e., psychache) that could be used to screen adults at higher risk for suicide. Future studies are needed to investigate psychometric properties of the PAS-10 in clinical samples and to replicate results in independent samples
Come cambia la lingua italiana nelle canzoni di Sanremo, «Il Centro: quotidiano dell’Abruzzo», 26.02.2025, p. 13.
No full textMedea: un archetipo (in evoluzione)
No full textI nuclei principali della tragedia euripidea - l'uccisione dei figli da parte di Medea, il suo status doppiamente straniante di donna e di barbara, l'eterodossia del suo pensare e del suo agire e, anche, il suo essere interiormente dimidiata - restano i poli catalizzatori delle rivisitazioni e dei ripensamenti successivi del mito di Medea, che da mito classico si trasforma progressivamente in mito moderno
Taroni M., Le nuove forme di normatività. Il diritto alla prova delle behavioral sciences, Mucchi Editore, Modena, 2025.
No full textOggigiorno tecniche di regolazione basate sulle behavioral sciences sono sempre più diffuse, in ambito pubblico e in ambito privato. Il nudging e i metodi di indirizzamento del comportamento messi in atto dai colossi del Web, i cosiddetti ‘capitalisti della sorveglianza’, sono esempi lampanti di tale fenomeno. La potenza pervasiva di questi strumenti è, inoltre, accresciuta dall’utilizzo delle più sofisticate tecnologie algoritmiche attualmente disponibili. Una tale tendenza risponde a un nuovo corso che ha interessato le democrazie liberali - trend analizzato in Europa e negli Stati Uniti ormai da due decenni - inteso quale giustificazione politica e morale di tecno-regolazioni che influenzano le scelte del singolo in cambio di benessere individuale e collettivo.
Nel mio lavoro intendo, in primo luogo, analizzare nel dettaglio queste nuove forme di normatività, sia da un punto di vista fenomenologico, sia approfondendo in che modo entrano in contraddizione con i presupposti di senso del diritto liberale, quali l’autonomia, l’autodeterminazione e la responsabilità. In secondo luogo, mi prefiggo di indagare per quali motivi il diritto fatichi a limitare il potere di influenza degli agenti economici che si servono, soprattutto online, di queste forme di regolazione del comportamento e, infine, in che modo il legislatore liberale potrebbe utilizzare proprio il nudging come risposta regolativa, ad armi pari, alla manipolazione di massa
The International Work Addiction Scale (IWAS): A screening tool for clinical and organizational applications validated in 85 cultures from six continents
No full textBackground and aims: Despite the last decade's significant development in the scientific study of work addiction/workaholism, this area of research is still facing a fundamental challenge, namely the need for a valid and reliable measurement tool that shows cross-cultural invariance and, as such, allows for worldwide studies on this phenomenon. Methods: An initial 16-item questionnaire, developed within an addiction framework, was administered alongside job stress, job satisfaction, and self-esteem measures in a total sample of 31,352 employees from six continents and 85 cultures (63.5% females, mean age of 39.24 years). Results: Based on theoretical premises and psychometric testing, the International Work Addiction Scale (IWAS) was developed as a short measure representing essential features of work addiction. The seven-item version (IWAS-7), covering all seven components of work addiction, showed partial scalar invariance across 81 cultures, while the five-item version (IWAS-5) showed it across all 85 cultures. Higher levels of work addiction on both versions were associated with higher job stress, lower job satisfaction, and lower self-esteem across cultures. The optimal cut-offs for the IWAS-7 (24 points) and IWAS-5 (18 points) were established with an overall accuracy of 96% for both versions. Discussion and conclusions: The IWAS is a valid, reliable, and short screening scale that can be used in different cultures and languages, providing comparative and generalizable results. The scale can be used globally in clinical and organizational settings, with the IWAS-5 being recommended for most practical and clinical situations. This is the first study to provide data supporting the hypothesis that work addiction is a universal phenomenon worldwide
Chemical characteristics and sources apportionment of volatile organic compounds in the primary urban area of Shijiazhuang, North China Plain
No full textBiomechanical Analysis of Truncated Cone Implants for Maxillary Sinus Lift: An In Vitro Study on Polyurethane Laminas
No full textThis study aimed to evaluate the biomechanical performance of two truncated cone implant designs in maxillary sinus lift (MSL) procedures using polyurethane laminas. A total of 128 implants were used. Polyurethane laminas were divided into two groups based on thickness (1 and 3 mm) and two subgroups based on density (20 and 30 pounds per cubic foot, PCF). Each subgroup tested two implants (Sinus-plant and Sinus Lift Concept: SLC), resulting in 8 experimental conditions and 16 implants per condition. The insertion torque (IT), removal torque (RT), and implant stability quotient (ISQ) were measured. SLC implants achieved significantly higher IT and RT across all tested conditions (p < 0.0001), reporting the highest values at the 30 PCF/3 mm lamina (IT: 34.09 ± 0.32 Ncm; RT: 32.15 ± 0.29 Ncm) and the lowest at the 20 PCF/1 mm lamina (IT: 11.86 ± 0.22 Ncm; RT: 10.28 ± 0.22 Ncm). Additionally, SLC implants achieved significantly higher ISQ values, ranging from around 61 to 48 ISQ. Notably, this difference was not significant at the 20 PCF/3 mm lamina, highlighting that bone density may play a more critical role than thickness for SLC implants. This study simulated the clinical condition of achieving primary stability even with extreme maxillary bone thickness. The findings indicate that while both implant designs can be utilized in MSL procedures, the SLC is particularly effective in scenarios with limited bone thickness and density, potentially allowing for simultaneous MSL, implant placement, and healing screw application
Phytochemical profiling and anti-inflammatory activity of Gentiana lutea roots from Pollino National Park
No full textEthnopharmacological relevance: Gentiana lutea L. is a mountain herb with a long-standing use in traditional European medicine, especially for digestive disorders and for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Its roots are also traditionally used in the preparation of regional liqueurs, particularly in Central Italy. Aim of the study: This study aimed to characterize the phytochemical composition of Gentiana lutea roots from the Pollino National Park and assess the potential intestinal anti-inflammatory effects, using an ex vivo model, of an hydroalcoholic extract mimicking the traditional Italian Gentiana liqueur. Materials and methods: Roots were collected from the Pollino National Park, extracted and subjected to HPLC-DAD and NMR-based metabolomic analysis for complete phytochemical characterization. A Gentiana hydroalcoholic liqueur analogue was prepared, chemically characterized and its anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated ex vivo on LPS-stimulated murine colon tissue. Results: Phytochemical analyses revealed high levels of bioactive secoiridoids (gentiopicroside, swertiamarin, amarogentin, sweroside), iridoids (loganic acid), and xanthones (isogentisin). NMR metabolomics further identified sugars (sucrose predominant), organic acids (notably malate), amino acids (asparagine, glutamine, tyrosine, aspartate as major ones), and lipid components including β-sitosterol and various fatty acids. The Gentiana hydroalcoholic liqueur analogue retained relevant concentrations of swertiamarin, loganic acid, sweroside, and isogentisin, despite its milder extraction conditions. The hydroalcoholic extract significantly reduced LPS-induced expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNF-α, while upregulating IL-10 expression in colon tissues, suggesting a potent immunomodulatory effect. Conclusion: These findings provide scientific support for the traditional use of Gentiana lutea roots in digestive health and highlight their potential as sources of functional phytocompounds for complementary strategies in gut inflammation management
