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Canapa: la fibra sostenibile del futuro: Una moda green, sostenibile e consapevole è possibile?
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La libertà dell\u27arte: Dubuffet e la rivoluzione dell\u27art brut: Come l’arte degli outsider sfida le convenzioni accademiche e celebra l’autenticità creativa
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In & out: imports, exports and local production in Apulia between the 12th and 15th centuries
No full textIl contributo analizza il ruolo della Puglia come crocevia culturale e centro commerciale durante il Medioevo, grazie alla sua posizione strategica tra il Mediterraneo orientale e l\u27Adriatico. Sotto l\u27Impero bizantino e fino alla conquista normanna, la regione si distinse per intensi scambi commerciali, come evidenziato dalle importazioni di ceramiche bizantine e arabe. Con la formazione dell\u27Impero Latino di Costantinopoli, la produzione ceramica pugliese, in particolare di protomaioliche brindisine e ceramiche invetriate prodotte a Lecce, Taranto e nell\u27area ionica tarantina, divenne predominante nei mercati della Grecia franca e degli stati crociati nel Levante.
La ricerca si concentra su produzione e commercio di ceramiche pugliesi tra il XII e il XV secolo, mostrando un significativo cambiamento nelle importazioni e un incremento della produzione locale influenzata dalle ceramiche prodotte in ambito bizantino e arabo. Durante il XIII secolo, la Puglia sviluppò numerosi centri di produzione ceramica per rispondere alla domanda interna ed esterna di mercato, esportando in Italia, Grecia e Levante. A partire dal XV secolo, l’occupazione ottomana dei Balcani portò a una contrazione dei traffici, ma la produzione pugliese si adattò, concentrandosi sui mercati interni e dell\u27Italia centrale e settentrionale, mantenendo attive le reti commerciali lungo la costa adriatica fino all’età moderna.This study evaluates the role of Apulia as a cultural crossroads and trade centre during the Middle Ages, as a consequence of its strategic position between the eastern Mediterranean and the Adriatic. The region\u27s prominence in trade is evidenced by the import of Byzantine and Arab ceramics under the Byzantine Empire and until the Norman conquest. With the formation of the Latin Empire of Constantinople, Apulian ceramic production, in particular Brindisi protomaiolica and glazed ceramics produced in Lecce, Taranto and the Ionian area, became the dominant form of pottery in the markets of Frankish Greece and the Crusader states in the Levant.
The research focuses on the production and trade of Apulian ceramics between the 12th and 15th centuries. It demonstrates a notable shift in the composition of imports, accompanied by a surge in local production, which was shaped by the influence of Byzantine and Arab ceramics. During the 13th century, Apulia developed a multitude of ceramic production centres in order to meet the demands of the internal and external markets, exporting to Italy, Greece, and the Levant. From the fifteenth century onwards, the Ottoman occupation of the Balkans resulted in a contraction of trade. However, Apulian production adapted, focusing on the domestic markets and those of central and northern Italy. Active trade networks along the Adriatic coast were maintained until the modern age
From Vox Ferus to Canine Posthuman: Becoming a Singing Dog
No full textIn this article I discuss the reworking of the demarcation line between human and animal through the vocal sphere by referring to a dog as an "animal of interest." I draw attention to a number of recent works—paintings, performance pieces, and operas—where the figure/construct/representation of the dog and dog-human relation serves as the engine of the piece. My focus is the representation of humans that "go out of themselves," acquiring in the process animal characteristics. I am especially intrigued by how this "going out of oneself" is reflected in the voice, and whether there is something that could be called animal/dog voice and what would its characteristics be.
In the first part of the article, I briefly discuss the VR opera Songs for a Passerby (2023) by director Celine Daemen, writer Olivier Herter, and music by Asa Horvitz, where a digital dog, with its full range of vocal sounds, guides the listening spectator through the piece. I continue with the example of a feral child raised by dogs and delve into artworks such as Paula Rego\u27s dog-women paintings and performance-art pieces by Oleg Kulik (where the artist embodies a dog). I end with the analysis of the representation of the dog/animal vocal figure in two operas by Alexander Raskatov: A Dog’s Heart (2008-9) based on Mikhail Bulgakov’s 1925 novel of the same name, and Animal Farm (2023), an adaptation of George Orwell\u27s 1945 timeless classic. I am especially interested in the vocal perspective of "The Posthuman as Becoming-animal" (after Rosi Braidotti). I also refer to the philosophical discussion of the so-called human-animal divide in the work of Russian philosopher Oxana Timofeeva.
In her book on the posthuman, Braidotti reminds us of Deleuze\u27s animals classification into three groups: those we watch television with, those we eat, and those we are scared of. This ubiquity of dogs in the human world places their figure in the spotlight, particularly concerning the realm of vocal sphere. Dogs featured in the above mentioned pieces acquire voices to express their identity and perform it in a new form of relationality with human and non-human people
Traditional Language with a Flair for Innovation: Hans Florian Zimmer’s Compositional Process
No full textHans Florian Zimmer is one of the best known and most prolific film composers in the world nowadays. His work defines the characteristics of present-day film music and is regarded as one of the most efficient practices in the field. Zimmer has expressed himself in different styles, making his language one of the greatest examples of musical eclecticism. His efficiency is equally evident in the field of production. Since his arrival in Hollywood in 1989, Zimmer has changed the entire production process that had been standardised since the 1930s. He has succeeded in bending an entire system to his own needs without any opportunism. He has optimised and rationalised musical productivity through the use of computer technology. Zimmer\u27s work demonstrates a fundamental connection between production innovation and compositional eclecticism. Despite this, he frequently employs a traditional narrative method: thematism. However, his stylistic evolution and reinterpretation have distanced him considerably from concepts such as “theme” and “thematic development” of the classical tradition. Zimmer\u27s traditionalism and keen sense for innovation merge to create a new result that also allows us to understand the latest evolution in the history of film music
The “patient body”, from object to subject of care: embondiment and caring touch
No full textBACKGROUND: La professione infermieristica può esistere senza toccare l’utente? Come si tocca un corpo? Il con-tatto può essere considerato un bisogno dell’assistito? Tutt’oggi tale tema è scarsamente discusso sia nella pratica clinica, sia nella ricerca. Il con-tatto fisico è un aspetto imprescindibile, fondamentale attraverso il quale il professionista entra in rapporto con lo spazio intimo, fisico e psicologico della persona.
OBIETTIVI: Indagare sull’importanza e sugli effetti dell’uso del con-tatto nella pratica infermieristica.
METODOLOGIA: Revisione della letteratura attraverso la consultazione di Pubmed, MSAL, FNOPI, Regione Abruzzo, AGENAS, CESPI e la Gazzetta ufficiale, utilizzando le seguenti parole chiave: «tocco infermiere», «contatto nel nursing», «bisogno del contatto», «touch therapy», «scale valutazione touch», «caring touch» e «benefici del touch nel nursing».
RISULTATI: Il caring touch è riconosciuto dall’OMS come cura complementare infermieristica dai molteplici benefici per l’assistito, il professionista, l’azienda. È inoltre identificata come competenza infermieristica di tipo relazionale nel 2014 attraverso una delibera aziendale presso il Policlinico Tor Vergata ed implementato in alcune regioni. È di febbraio 2023 l’implementazione più recente nell’Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Sant’Andrea di Roma.
CONCLUSIONI: Nonostante le competenze infermieristiche di natura relazionale siano riconosciute dal DM 739/94, solo in alcune regioni/aziende, università viene implementata/diffusa la tecnica del caring touch. La North American Nursing Diagnosis Association raccomanda, fra gli interventi infermieristici per le diagnosi infermieristiche “Campo energetico sbilanciato” e “Rischio di solitudine”, il caring touch. Ciò nonostante, a tutt’oggi, è scarsamente utilizzato necessitando di maggiore rilievo. Gli autori auspicano che tale conoscenza venga maggiormente ampliata, inserendo formazione o implementazione del touch come strumento di lavoro e benessere.BACKGROUND: Can the nursing profession exist without touching the patient? How do you touch a body? Can contact be considered a patient need? Even today, this topic is poorly discussed both in clinical practice and in research. Physical contact is an essential, fundamental aspect; through the latter, professional enters into a relationship with the intimate, physical and psychological space of the person.
AIM: Investigate the importance and effects of the use of nursing contact.
METHODS: Literature review throught Pubmed, MSAL, FNOPI, Regione Abruzzo, AGENAS, CESPI and Gazzetta ufficiale consultation, using the following keywords: «nurse touch», «contact in nursing», «need for contact», «touch therapy», «touch evaluation scales», «caring touch», «benefits of touch in nursing».
RESULTS: Caring touch is recognized by the WHO as complementary nursing care with multiple benefits for the patient, professional and company. It is also recognized as a relational nursing skill in 2014 through a company resolution at the TorVergata Polyclinic and implemented in some regions. The most recent implementation in the Sant\u27Andrea University Hospital in Rome dates back to February 2023.
CONCLUSIONS: From the work it emerged that, although nursing skills of a relational nature are recognized by Ministerial Decree 739/94, only in some regions/companies and universities is the caring touch technique implemented/widespread. NANDA recommends, among the nursing interventions for Nursing Diagnosis “Unbalanced energy field” and “Risk of loneliness” the caring touch. Nonetheless, to date, it is rarely used and requires greater emphasis. It’s authors’ hope this knowledge will be further expanded by including training/implementation of touch as a work and well-being tool
Nursing Case Management Intervention to Improve Time Management and Satisfaction of Healthcare Providers in Palliative Cancer Care: A Pilot Pre-Post Feasibility Study
No full textBACKGROUND: Managing an oncology palliative care pathway is often burdensome for professionals.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility of implementing a dedicated nursing case management service to improve time management and task satisfaction among healthcare providers and administrative staff in an outpatient palliative care setting.
METHODS: A pre-post survey study was conducted from February to August 2023. All professionals in an outpatient palliative care clinic estimated daily time spent on each activity and their task satisfaction before and six months after implementing a nursing case management service. Data on collection procedures, clarity of instructions, measure relevance, adequacy, and intervention implementation were also gathered.
RESULTS: Eleven professionals participated in the study. All feasibility measures were considered appropriate by responders. After case management implementation, palliative care physicians reported less time spent on treatment plan setup (-7.00 min/day), phone calls (-27.8 min/day), and completing reports and administrative records (-13.7 min/day). Nursing anamnesis (-10.0 min/day) and care coordination and organization (-15.8 min/day) showed a reduction in time between T0 and T1, and satisfaction about the latter varied from 3 to 5.5 points.
CONCLUSIONS: The proposed study design was considered feasible and adequate by all responders. The introduction of a nurse case manager led to a reduction in telephone calls and administrative documentation for medical staff, and increased job satisfaction. Bigger and more robust studies are needed to investigate the impact of a nurse case manager on satisfaction and time management of professionals in Palliative Cancer Care.BACKGROUND: Gestire un percorso di cure palliative oncologiche è spesso gravoso per i professionisti.
SCOPO: Valutare la fattibilità di uno studio sugli effetti del case management infermieristico per migliorare la gestione del tempo e la soddisfazione nelle attività tra il personale sanitario e amministrativo in un contesto ambulatoriale di cure palliative.
METODI: Uno studio pre-post è stato condotto da febbraio ad agosto 2023. Tutti i professionisti hanno stimato il tempo giornaliero dedicato alle proprie attività e la relativa soddisfazione, prima e sei mesi dopo l’implementazione di un servizio di case management infermieristico. Sono stati registrati dati sulle procedure di raccolta, la chiarezza delle istruzioni, la rilevanza delle misurazioni, e l’implementazione dell’intervento.
RISULTATI: Hanno partecipato undici professionisti. Tutte le misure di fattibilità sono state giudicate appropriate. Dopo l\u27implementazione del case management, i medici hanno registrato una riduzione del tempo per la preparazione dei piani di trattamento (-7,00 min/giorno), telefonate (-27,8 min/giorno) e documentazione (-13,7 min/giorno). Anche l\u27anamnesi infermieristica (-10,0 min/giorno) e il coordinamento delle cure (-15,8 min/giorno) hanno mostrato riduzioni tra T0 e T1, con soddisfazione variata da 3 a 5,5 punti.
CONCLUSIONI: Il design dello studio proposto è stato considerato fattibile e adeguato da tutti i partecipanti. L’introduzione di un case manager infermieristico ha portato a una riduzione del tempo dedicato alle telefonate e alla documentazione amministrativa per il personale medico, aumentando la soddisfazione lavorativa. Sono necessari studi più ampi e solidi per indagare l\u27impatto di un case manager infermieristico sulla soddisfazione e la gestione del tempo dei professionisti nelle cure palliative oncologiche
Role of Covariates in Case Control Studies with Skewed Exposure: Evidence from Monte Carlo Simulations
No full textCase-control studies, a widely used observational study design, are essential for investigating the association between exposure and outcomes. In such studies, logistic regression is commonly employed to analyse the relationship between binary outcome and exposure, accounting for covariates, confounders, and effect modifiers. However, skewed exposure distributions, where the exposure is disproportionately distributed among cases and controls, pose significant challenges.This study aims to address these challenges by conducting a series of Monte Carlo simulation experiments to assess the impact of skewed exposure on the power of the Wald test and the bias in estimated logistic regression coefficients. The simulations focus on the role of continuous covariates in producing reliable estimates of exposure effects. The study highlights the importance of preliminary knowledge of exposure and covariate effects, as these factors play a crucial role in selecting an appropriate sample size. These simulations, which required significant computational time, highlight the robustness of the estimates with larger sample sizes and a greater number of covariates, eliminating the potential bias introduced by skewed exposure
Communicating Italy to British and American tourists between the wars: tourist representations of Italy and adaptation to the specificity of the target audience
No full textThe study of tourism discourse in the first decades of the twentieth century is important for its central role in the formation of individual and collective identities. This period witnessed a remarkable transition in which tourist discourse functioned not only as a means of communication, but also as a stage for the expression of different identities. Such articulation within the discourse laid the groundwork for the development of contemporary tourism practices.
However, a crucial area that needs to be explored is the role of tourism promotion, particularly in relation to institutional tourism communication in foreign languages during the inter-war period. It is worth investigating the extent to which promoters in the early 1920s understood the objectives and methods required to shape the image of a destination.
This study examines the strategies used to promote Italy to English-speaking tourists during the early stages of institutional tourism promotion, marked by the creation of ENIT in 1919. In particular, it analyses the evolution of approaches aimed at increasing the effectiveness of tourism promotion and targeting. The study of tourism discourse in the first decades of the twentieth century is important for its central role in the formation of individual and collective identities. This period witnessed a remarkable transition in which tourist discourse functioned not only as a means of communication, but also as a stage for the expression of different identities. Such articulation within the discourse laid the groundwork for the development of contemporary tourism practices.
However, a crucial area that needs to be explored is the role of tourism promotion, particularly in relation to institutional tourism communication in foreign languages during the inter-war period. It is worth investigating the extent to which promoters in the early 1920s understood the objectives and methods required to shape the image of a destination.
This study examines the strategies used to promote Italy to English-speaking tourists during the early stages of institutional tourism promotion, marked by the creation of ENIT in 1919. In particular, it analyses the evolution of approaches aimed at increasing the effectiveness of tourism promotion and targeting. 
From exclusive health and climatic resorts to affordable summer holidays: ENIT’s seaside tourism promotion in English over the years
No full textThis paper traces the evolution of seaside tourism from early forms of bathing and thermal tourism through an analysis of ENIT’s English promotional production. With the goal of understanding the factors behind the spread and success of mass seaside and coastal tourism in specific Italian regions, the paper discusses how the concept of balneotherapy became intertwined with different kinds of leisure and entertainment activities throughout the 20th century. This research specifically explores if and how changing sociocultural trends and the needs of foreign tourists were reflected in ENIT’s publications, advancing hypotheses on the institution’s role in shaping and reproducing narratives related to the consumption and appreciation of water and marine environments. The categorisation and analysis of ENIT’s brochures and magazines and their publication trends allowed to identify the geographical areas and types of thermal and coastal tours promoted over time. A qualitative investigation of key terminology contributed to an understanding of varying connotations depending on the time period and geographical region. The results are crucial to understanding the historical, socio-economic shift that preceded and informed the mass promotion and commodification of seaside tourism, from the 1930s onwards, as a regenerating and widely accessible holiday opportunity and as one of the root causes of unsustainable forms of contemporary tourism. This paper traces the evolution of seaside tourism from early forms of bathing and thermal tourism through an analysis of ENIT’s English promotional production. With the goal of understanding the factors behind the spread and success of mass seaside and coastal tourism in specific Italian regions, the paper discusses how the concept of balneotherapy became intertwined with different kinds of leisure and entertainment activities throughout the 20th century. This research specifically explores if and how changing sociocultural trends and the needs of foreign tourists were reflected in ENIT’s publications, advancing hypotheses on the institution’s role in shaping and reproducing narratives related to the consumption and appreciation of water and marine environments. The categorisation and analysis of ENIT’s brochures and magazines and their publication trends allowed to identify the geographical areas and types of thermal and coastal tours promoted over time. A qualitative investigation of key terminology contributed to an understanding of varying connotations depending on the time period and geographical region. The results are crucial to understanding the historical, socio-economic shift that preceded and informed the mass promotion and commodification of seaside tourism, from the 1930s onwards, as a regenerating and widely accessible holiday opportunity and as one of the root causes of unsustainable forms of contemporary tourism.