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Due volte a Venezia
No full textIn questo saggio si affronta il problema dei due soggiorni di Dürer a Venezia, e della produzione grafica e pittorica collegata con particolare riferimento al tema della rappresentazione del corp
Sustainable Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Communities: Negotiating between Equity and Integrity
No full textIn the Euro-Mediterranean context, the concept of sustainable tourism – particularly sustainability related to cultural tourism and cultural heritage – has been investigated at length (du Cros and McKercher,
2022). In general, however, most contributions are rooted in economic and managerial approaches, and often focus solely on the analysis
of tourism flows (Giglio et al., 2019; Bertacchini and delle Nogare,
2021), whereas approaches to sustainability from the scientific field of
Cultural Heritage studies are less prevalent (Roblek et al., 2021; Rasoolimanesh et al., 2021; Loulanski and Loulanski, 2011).
This hints at the existence of an underlying bias in the literature on
the topic, which may derive from the implicit assumption that “cultural” tourism – i.e., tourism strongly rooted in experiences involving
historical and archaeological heritage – may be “sustainable” in and of
itself (Cerruti, 2021; Richards, 2018). Consequently, cultural tourism
is often regarded as “good” tourism by definition. From this perspective, the very notion of sustainability appears blurred, and one fundamental question is avoided, namely: “sustainable for whom?” or “sustainable for what?”. And yet, ascertaining whether a cultural tourism
experience or industry is sustainable for the physical integrity of the
cultural assets themselves, and/or for the heritage communities that
operate around those cultural assets, is crucial
The impact of a public voucher for the arts
No full textWe provide novel evidence on the impact of a public voucher scheme for cultural consumption.
The voucher was introduced in Italy in 2016 for citizens aged 18 years old. We use repeated cross-sections from the annual household survey ‘Aspects of Daily Life’ for the period 2013–2019 and
combine Entropy Balancing with Difference-in-Difference estimation to assess the voucher causal
effect on cultural consumption. We find a significant impact of the cultural voucher in fostering
participation in cinema, non-classic concerts and reading books and online/e-books, with the
effect driven by lower SES individuals. Overall, estimated effects suggest a less-than-total
crowding out of public resources. The voucher also generated some spillover effects at the
household level, and, in the case of cinema, resulted in a sustained higher consumption, even after
the financial support terminated
A Survey of Modern Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithms
No full textBio-inspired, population-based meta-heuristic for global optimization are very popular algorithms for addressing complex computational problems that traditional methods struggle to solve. Among the existing algorithms, the swarm intelligence algorithm Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is one of the most popular, thanks to its simplicity and effectiveness in multiple scenarios. This article focuses on recent hybrid optimization methods that extend the basic functioning of PSO. Hybridization, in this context, is defined as the integration of PSO with a different technique, to take advantage of the strengths of both algorithms. According to our findings, many variants have been proposed. The most frequent solutions consist of the hybridization of PSO with evolutionary operators (e.g. Genetic Algorithms and Differential Evolution); such strategies usually maintain a high degree of diversity into the population, enhancing global search capability, while reducing the risk of stagnation. Meanwhile the most widespread applications are from the areas of energy optimization, structural engineering and machine learning problems, demonstrating the versatility of these hybrid approaches
Getting Older People’s Voices Heard: A Quantitative Study Using the Validated Italian Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire in Venice, Verona and Palermo
No full textThe convergence of population ageing with urbanisation is one of the key challenges to European societies. Italy is at the forefront of this trend, as 24.1% of its population is aged 65 or above, and nearly 72% of its total population lives in urban areas. Given Italy’s demographic scenario, it is important to design age-friendly policies on the national and local levels. The paper contributes to the research of this topic through a technique for analysing citywide assessment data on age-friendliness. Our study presents the process of validation for the Italian older population of a standardised tool: the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Questionnaire. The study was conducted in three Italian cities (n = 1,213) on a representative sample of older people who were asked to rate their life in the city, following the dimensions considered essential for a community’s age-friendliness by the World Health Organization. Four typologies were differentiated in the analysis, resulting in different views of older adults on their experience of living in the city, showing that people’s socioeconomic status and their health situation play a role in shaping their perceptions of age-friendliness. The results highlight the importance of standardised tools for effective social policies for age-friendly cities
Teacher identity in English medium instruction: A scoping review of the literature on EMI in the EU
No full textEnglish medium instruction (EMI) has steadily increased in higher education institutions across Europe since the Bologna Process in 1999. Most research in this area has focused on teaching practices and learning affordances; however, attention to teacher identity has often been an afterthought. In this article, we conducted a scoping literature review of 23 empirical studies in EMI teacher identity. Arksey and O'Malley (2005) was used alongside Levac et al.'s (2010) recommendations to ensure consistency and replicability. Results show that language choice and use affect one's self-perceptions as a lecturer or academic. In many instances, language is perceived as an emotional obstacle, whether or not it is matched by an objective lack of linguistic competence. Positioning theory has been frequently used in the literature to investigate teacher identity, resulting in two contrasting stances: embracing the EMI identity or resisting it, usually through the use of multilingual practices. Further research is needed to evaluate the results and provide a synthesis of the included studies
Marcella Solinas. Islas de palabras. Cuba y el Caribe en traducción.
No full textRecensione di Solinas Marcella, (2023) "Islas de palabras. Cuba y el Caribe en traducción", Milano: Biblion Edizioni
ReSurveyDunes — a data resource of resurveyed coastal dune vegetation plots in Italy
No full textWe present ReSurveyDunes — the first database of Italian coastal dune vegetation plots, developed through a collaborative network of Italian vegetation scientists. This paper describes the scope of the initiative, provides an overview of the available data, and highlights its key features, research applications, and future potential.
ReSurveyDunes currently comprises 972 vegetation plots distributed across 11 Italian regions (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Molise, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, and Veneto). The original plots were surveyed between 1974 and 2009, with a primary focus on herbaceous psammophilous coastal zonation (habitats 1210, 2110, 2120, 2130*, 2210, 2230, and 2240, as defined by the 92/43/EEC Habitats Directive). Resurveys were conducted in 2023 and 2024. Each plot dataset includes (i) a complete list of vascular plant species with cover estimates; (ii) geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude); (iii) sampling dates; and (iv) plot size.
Designed to analyze fine-scale temporal trends in Italian coastal vegetation, ReSurveyDunes is a versatile tool for diverse ecological studies. It represents a valuable resource for evidence-based decision-making, enabling targeted conservation and management actions informed by up-to-date ecological data
"Deconstruir y reconstruir el cuerpo de la madre desaparecida en Yo la quise de Josefina Giglio”
No full textEn el marco de la literatura de los hijos, el análisis de la novela Yo la quise (2019), de la autora argentina Josefina Giglio, permite plantear una reflexión alrededor de la construcción de la identidad a partir de la condición de ser hija de desaparecidos y de la manera en qué contar una historia personal y traumática cuyos recuerdos son fragmentados y efímeros. Reconstruyendo, a pedazos, la historia de su madre, la autora intenta metafóricamente buscar su cuerpo desaparecido; aspecto que está corroborado por la presencia de elementos paratextuales en la novela
Hybrid Warfare in Democratic Instability: Technology, Information Operations, and International Security
No full textThe growing instability of democratic systems, combined with evolving forms of warfare, has created an urgent need to reexamine the intersection of security, technology, and information operations. Hybrid warfare, which operates both above and below the threshold of conventional conflict, takes advantage of technological advances in cybersecurity, cognitive warfare, and disinformation, further destabilizing already fragile democracies. Drawing on recent case studies, this paper explores how hybrid threats, such as cyber-attacks and cognitive operations, exploit democratic weaknesses, creating new forms of insecurity that transcend national borders. By analyzing current conflicts, such as in Ukraine, this study argues that hybrid warfare not only impacts military strategy but also reshapes international security policies and civilian perceptions of trust in democratic institutions. The paper further investigates how technological advancements can either exacerbate or mitigate the threats posed by hybrid warfare. The research aims to offer a conceptual framework for understanding these dynamics, emphasizing the need for robust security strategies that address both technological and socio-political vulnerabilities