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I nomi degli animali. L’onomastica zoologica in area lombarda tra alto e basso medioevo
No full textL’onomastica zoologica rappresenta un campo di studio poco esplorato nell’ambito dell’antroponimia. Questo contributo analizza la funzione, la frequenza e la tipologia degli zoo-antroponimi in area lombarda tra alto e basso medioevo, evidenziando come questi nomi riflettano le trasformazioni sociali e culturali dell’epoca. A partire dal basso medioevo, si osserva un declino nell’uso di nomi legati a grandi carnivori, come Lupo e Orso, e un rinnovamento dell’onomastica con l’emergere di nomi di animali domestici. Nel basso medioevo, tuttavia, i nomi degli animali, pur restando trasversali all’interno della società, risultano legati alla capacità dei soprannomi di permeare le identità onomastiche individuali e familiari
The US university‐industry link in the R&D of AI: Back to the origins?
No full textContributing to the fast-growing field of artificial intelligence (AI), this paper examines the close relationship between universities and industry regarding AI research and development in the USA. Recalling the history of university–industry relationships across the several phases of the US national system of innovation (NSI), we argue that current collaborations resemble, in some respects, what occurred during the prewar NSI. Yet, the AI R&D presents some peculiarities. Universities are changing their positioning in the innovation process and adopting a research-based training model in domains affected by AI. This could potentially change the trajectory of university–industry links, since it is very much in line with the typical Humboldtian perspective that was at work in some European institutes in the 18th century and in the United States in the early 20th century. At the same time, if the way in which the production of knowledge and the training of the workforce envisages a return to the origins, differences arise in the definition of the main goals, e.g., Sustainable Development Goals, and in the role of stakeholders. The overall discussion also bears some implications for the link between division of knowledge and division of labor
Prólogo: Miradas jóvenes y plurales para entender las tendencias líricas y hermenéuticas recientes
No full textRecent studies on the structural integrity and preservation of San Michele Bridge (1889, Italy)
No full textSan Michele Bridge (1889), also known as Paderno d’Adda Bridge, constitutes a true landmark of Italian industrial archaeology and is currently a candidate for insertion in the UNESCO World Heritage List, alongside with a few similar bridges in Europe. After over 136 years since construction, this historic iron viaduct remains in service, still forming a key transportation link in the Lombardia region by supporting both railway and road traffic across the Adda river, one of Italy’s major rivers. Owned by the Italian railway network (RFI), the bridge connects the provinces of Lecco and Bergamo in one of the country’s most industrialized and populated areas. Its strategic importance has ensured ongoing use, prompting an extraordinary maintenance campaign by the owner between 2018 and 2020. These efforts, implemented with care, preserved both structure’s architectural integrity and immersion into a beautiful surrounding landscape. The restoration shall not only has extended the viaduct’s lifespan but also preserved its original functional role. This paper is meant to provide an overview on framework studies delivered in collaboration with the infrastructure owner, aimed at supporting the preservation process of the bridge. Collectively, these efforts shall aim at fostering long-term safety, functionality, and heritage value of San Michele Bridge, reiterating its monumental significance, as an exceptional example of nineteenth-century engineering and architectural ingenuity
Dal Green Deal all'Industrial Deal: Ripensare la Regolamentazione per Aumentare la Competitività Europea?
Full text linkL’articolo analizza il cambio strategico dell'Unione Europea dal Green Deal al Clean Industrial Deal (CID), una
svolta determinata a causa delle crisi geopolitiche, pressioni economiche per il rilancio della competitività e un
cambiamento politico che ha determinato una svolta a destra all'interno delle istituzioni dell'UE. Il nuovo quadro
strategico dà priorità ad una nuova concettualizzazione di "competitività sostenibile" e a un significativo impulso
rispetto alla semplificazione amministrativa per ridurre gli oneri amministrativi e sostenere l’iniziativa industriale. I
pacchetti omnibus di iniziative legate alla semplificazione introducono alcune modifiche chiave alla Direttiva sulla
Rendicontazione della Sostenibilità Aziendale (CSRD), al principio della Due Diligence, al Meccanismo di
Adeguamento del Carbonio alle Frontiere (CBAM) e propongono la modifica delle disposizioni sulla
Responsabilità Civile a livello UE.. I sostenitori inquadrano queste azioni come un miglioramento della
regolamentazione per garantire gli obiettivi verdi con meno oneri. Tuttavia, i critici sostengono che ciò costituisca
una deregolamentazione che mina l'ambizione originale del Green Deal, indebolisce la responsabilità aziendale e
rischia di creare incertezza normativa annullando protezioni chiave per la sostenibilità. La tensione centrale
rimane quella di bilanciare la vitalità industriale con l'impegno ecologico iniziale dell'UE
The effect of macro and microstructure on the mechanical and corrosion behaviour of an innovative LPBF-processed AlSi9Cu3 alloy
Full text linkStatistical models and algorithms for the analysis of human mobility data from smartphone applications
Full text linkOysters and Food Perceptions in the Venetian Lagoon: A Historical and Anthropological Perspective
No full textThis article takes a historical and anthropological approach to examining the long-term relationship between people and oysters, using the Venetian Lagoon as a case study. Although oysters have long been abundant and culturally valued in the lagoon, attempts at their systematic exploitation and cultivation have followed a discontinuous and fragile trajectory. Drawing on archival sources and more than fifteen years of ethnographic fieldwork, the article reconstructs repeated efforts to farm oysters, highlighting ecological constraints, technical failures and shifting food perceptions. Particular attention is paid to local ecological knowledge, showing that environmental familiarity and cultural valuation do not necessarily translate into stable or successful production. The second part explores how taste, health beliefs, social classifications and symbolic meanings have shaped oyster consumption over time. Situating the Venetian case within a broader European context, this article challenges linear assumptions linking abundance and knowledge to successful marine resource exploitation
An observational analysis of the trope "A p-value of less-than 0.05 was considered statistically significant" and other cut-and-paste statistical methods
No full textAppropriate descriptions of statistical methods are essential for evaluating research quality and reproducibility. Despite continued efforts to improve reporting in publications, inadequate descriptions of statistical methods persist. At times, reading statistical methods sections can conjure feelings of deja vu, with content resembling cut-and-pasted or "boilerplate text" from already published work.
Instances of boilerplate text suggest a mechanistic approach to statistical analysis, where the same default methods are being used and described using standardized text. To investigate the extent of this practice, we analyzed text extracted from published statistical methods sections from PLOS ONE and the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR). Topic modeling was applied to analyze data from 111,731 papers published in PLOS ONE and 9,523 studies registered with the ANZCTR. PLOS ONE topics emphasized definitions of statistical significance, software and descriptive statistics. One in three PLOS ONE papers contained at least 1 sentence that was a direct copy from another paper. 12,675 papers (11%) closely matched to the sentence "a p-value
< 0.05 was considered statistically significant". Common topics across ANZCTR studies differentiated between study designs and analysis methods, with matching text found in approximately 3% of sections.
Our findings quantify a serious problem affecting the reporting of statistical methods and shed light on perceptions about the communication of statistics as part of the scientific process. Results further emphasize the importance of rigorous statistical review to ensure that adequate descriptions of methods are prioritized over relatively minor details such as p-values and software when reporting research outcomes
