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No full textThe here collected contributions relating to the 46th International Conference of the Representation Disciplines Teachers, organized jointly by Sapienza University of Rome, Roma Tre University, and San Raffaele Roma University, aim to offer the scientific community a reflection on the theoretical and methodological aspects related to the concept of èkphrasis, a term that, in the field of representation, concerns descriptive, analogical, and digital activities that generate new knowledge in several areas of application. The Conference aims to place at the center of the discussion an interpretation of the concept of research that, without neglecting an idea of study, protection, and enhancement of environmental and cultural heritage, focuses on the needs of contemporary society and its possible developments, making use of innovative theoretical, methodological, and operational activities, including those characterized by an interdisciplinary approach. According to this interpretation, research can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the definition and testing of experimental proposals aimed at exploring new areas of investigation: this opens up imaginative and utopian perspectives in the relationship between the sciences, the arts, and the disciplines that contribute to common goals, through the experimentation of methods, techniques, and languages for conceiving, prefiguring, designing, and representing
Proceedings of the 16th International Workshop on Beryllium Technology (BeWS-16) October 19-20, 2023, Santander, Spain
No full textThe 16th International Workshop on Beryllium Technology (BeWS-16) took place on 19–20 October 2023 in Santander, Spain, alongside ICFRM-21. Organized by “Leading” in Cantabria with support from KIT, the hybrid event gathered ~50 participants from academia, research, and industry. The program covered beryllium fabrication, recycling, FLiBe, irradiation damage, modeling, and safety. Awards were presented, and BeWS-17 is planned for autumn 2025 in Japan
Chapter Studi e rilievi sulla Porta di San Lorenzo delle Mura Veneziane di Bergamo
No full textThe here collected contributions relating to the 46th International Conference of the Representation Disciplines Teachers, organized jointly by Sapienza University of Rome, Roma Tre University, and San Raffaele Roma University, aim to offer the scientific community a reflection on the theoretical and methodological aspects related to the concept of èkphrasis, a term that, in the field of representation, concerns descriptive, analogical, and digital activities that generate new knowledge in several areas of application. The Conference aims to place at the center of the discussion an interpretation of the concept of research that, without neglecting an idea of study, protection, and enhancement of environmental and cultural heritage, focuses on the needs of contemporary society and its possible developments, making use of innovative theoretical, methodological, and operational activities, including those characterized by an interdisciplinary approach. According to this interpretation, research can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the definition and testing of experimental proposals aimed at exploring new areas of investigation: this opens up imaginative and utopian perspectives in the relationship between the sciences, the arts, and the disciplines that contribute to common goals, through the experimentation of methods, techniques, and languages for conceiving, prefiguring, designing, and representing
18: Equitable access to essential health technologies during global health emergencies: a sub-Saharan African perspective
No full textGlobal health emergencies caused by infectious diseases require rapid development of essential technologies to curb the spread of infections in an interconnected world. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the mobilisation of global stakeholders and resources to ensure the rapid development of essential health technologies in a bid to stop the spread of the virus. However, the global response to the health emergency faltered due to nationalism, leading to inequitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and other essential products. Low- and middle-income countries were disproportionately affected, thus bringing into question the effectiveness of the international legal frameworks in ensuring equitable access to essential health technologies. This chapter assesses the adequacy of the international legal frameworks in ensuring equitable access to essential health technologies during global health emergencies. Using sub-Saharan Africa as an example of a region which has experienced inequitable access to essential health technologies, it proposes an ethical-legal framework based on the principles of global solidarity, fairness, and justice to create synergies in the application of ethical principles and international legal frameworks.Publishe
Communication and Synchronization Schemes for Chirp Sequence-based Automotive Radar Systems
No full textThe book presents a novel Communication-assisted Chirp Sequence (CaCS) system designed to enhance radar performance while mitigating interference in complex scenarios. It comprises two innovative communication techniques, a synchronization approach for seamless data exchange, and an interference detection mechanism with a foremost measurement setup at 79 GHz. This research lays the cornerstone for future 6G networks, highlighting the importance of integrated communication in radar applications
Chapter The Interplay of Data Protection, Competition Law, IP Law and Data Sharing
No full textThis book provides a comprehensive examination of data sharing within the EU, exploring the regulatory challenges and opportunities created by EU frameworks and policies. As data becomes a critical resource across sectors, EU regulators, policymakers and scholars face the urgent task of crafting frameworks that support data sharing while ensuring fairness, competition and protection of personal data. Through its chapters, the book adopts a holistic approach, analyzing data sharing from the perspectives of EU law, intellectual property, competition law, data protection and governance. It addresses the impact of recent EU legislation — including the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA), Data Governance Act and Data Act — on enabling or limiting data-sharing practices, particularly in the private sector. Each chapter offers policy recommendations and insights, collectively building a robust theoretical framework for responsible data sharing. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners and students of EU law, competition law, data protection, intellectual property and governance, offering timely insights and a nuanced exploration of the evolving EU data-sharing landscape
The Standards of Fairness in Digital Law
No full textThis is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share via Elgaronline.com. This book traces the evolution of the standard of fairness and its role in shaping the recent EU digital legislation. Expert authors examine fairness in relation to the Data Governance Act (DGA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA), Data Act (DA) and Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), and address its requisite challenges.Publishe
Educación digital: Recursos y estrategias didácticas
No full textThe book “Digital education. Recursos y estrategias didácticas” offers a comprehensive view of the impact and use of digital technologies in education, focusing on how these tools can transform teaching and learning. Throughout its chapters, it explores both the challenges and opportunities presented by information and communication technologies (ICT), highlighting the importance of digital competence for both teachers and students.
The content delves into the need for teachers to acquire digital competencies that will enable them not only to integrate ICTs in the classroom, but also to take advantage of their potential to innovate in curriculum planning and development. This approach highlights the transformation of traditional educational methods towards more interactive and personalized models, where the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, video, mobile devices and media play a key role.
In addition, the text focuses not only on the use of technologies to improve teaching, but also on how they can be powerful tools to promote educational inclusion. Through specific resources, students with diverse needs can be served, facilitating a more equitable and accessible education for all. The principles of Universal Designs for Learning (UDL) and digital tools allow content to be adapted to different learning styles, ensuring that no student is left behind.
Another highlight is the focus on knowledge management and collaboration, where educational platforms, open resources and networking allow teachers and students to share, create and modify content. This fosters a collaborative culture inside and outside the classroom, enriching the educational process and optimizing time.
The book also discusses how emerging technologies, such as augmented and virtual reality, and approaches such as project-based learning or the flipped classroom, can drive deeper and more active learning. These methodologies help learners better connect with content, fostering creativity, critical thinking and peer-to-peer collaboration.
Finally, the book highlights the role of the teacher as a researcher in the digital age, encouraging educators to develop new skills to search for information, analyze data, and create innovative educational materials. With a practical approach, it offers tools and strategies for teachers to adapt to the new demands of digital education, ensuring that the teaching-learning process is dynamic, inclusive and aligned with the challenges of the 21st century.PublishedEl libro "Educación digital. Recursos y estrategias didácticas" ofrece una visión integral sobre el impacto y la utilización de las tecnologías digitales en el ámbito educativo, centrándose en cómo estas herramientas pueden transformar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje. A lo largo de sus capítulos, explora tanto los desafíos como las oportunidades que presentan las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC), subrayando la importancia de la competencia digital tanto para los docentes como para los estudiantes.
El contenido profundiza en la necesidad de que los docentes adquieran competencias digitales que les permitan no solo integrar las TIC en el aula, sino también aprovechar sus posibilidades para innovar en la planificación y el desarrollo curricular. Este enfoque resalta la transformación de los métodos educativos tradicionales hacia modelos más interactivos y personalizados, donde el uso de tecnologías como la inteligencia artificial, el video, los dispositivos móviles y los medios de comunicación juegan un papel clave.
Además, el texto no solo se enfoca en el uso de las tecnologías para mejorar la enseñanza, sino también en cómo pueden ser herramientas poderosas para promover la inclusión educativa. A través de recursos específicos, se puede atender a estudiantes con necesidades diversas, facilitando una educación más equitativa y accesible para todos. Los principios de los Diseños Universales para el Aprendizaje (DUA) y las herramientas digitales permiten adaptar los contenidos a los diferentes estilos de aprendizaje, garantizando que ningún alumno quede rezagado.
Otro aspecto destacado es el enfoque en la gestión del conocimiento y la colaboración, donde las plataformas educativas, los recursos abiertos y el trabajo en red permiten a los docentes y estudiantes compartir, crear y modificar contenidos. Esto fomenta una cultura colaborativa dentro y fuera del aula, enriqueciendo el proceso educativo y optimizando el tiempo.
El libro también analiza cómo las tecnologías emergentes, como la realidad aumentada y virtual, y los enfoques como el aprendizaje basado en proyectos o la clase invertida, pueden impulsar un aprendizaje más profundo y activo. Estas metodologías ayudan a los alumnos a conectar mejor con los contenidos, fomentando la creatividad, el pensamiento crítico y la colaboración entre pares.
Finalmente, la obra subraya el papel del docente como investigador en la era digital, animando a los educadores a desarrollar nuevas habilidades para buscar información, analizar datos y crear materiales educativos innovadores. Con un enfoque práctico, se ofrecen herramientas y estrategias para que los docentes puedan adaptarse a las nuevas demandas de la educación digital, garantizando que el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje sea dinámico, inclusivo y alineado con los retos del siglo XXI
Learning for Sustainability
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the education sector, disrupting traditional teaching models and prompting a rapid shift to remote and hybrid learning. Amidst these challenges, the crisis has also opened up new possibilities for embedding sustainability into education. This reprint arises from this transformative period, offering an opportunity to rethink how sustainability is integrated into higher education. Educators and institutions worldwide have shown resilience and innovation, using this disruption as a catalyst to reevaluate priorities and adopt more inclusive, digital, and environmentally conscious approaches.This reprint compiles original research, case studies, and critical reviews that examine diverse strategies for embedding sustainability into learning, teaching, and assessing. It captures the contributions of scholars, educators, policymakers, and practitioners who have embraced the opportunity to reinforce sustainability in their educational practices, even under adverse conditions. As the world moves forward, the insights offered in this reprint aim to guide the education sector in playing a key role in addressing global challenges and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Development of a Superconducting Inverter Based on Magnetic Field Triggered Dynamic Resistance
No full textThis work presents a novel use of high-temperature superconductors (HTS) as switches in a fully superconducting H-bridge inverter. Using dynamic resistance under alternating magnetic fields, the switches enable lossless on-state conduction and resistive off-state behavior. Experimental validation, modeling, and a new rDUDA magnetization method support stable dc-ac conversion. The concept is proven at TRL 3-4, with pathways for scaling and practical application