891 research outputs found
Transnational Membership and the Fluid Boundaries of a Globalized World. Organized Civil Society and Public Institutions
The changes imposed by globalization on statehood require a rethinking of emerging social categories. Is it possible to identify specific forms of partnership in an increasingly de-contextualized and decentralized context? What role does statehood play in this dimension? In order to answer these questions, we will proceed with the analysis of a particular case – family associations – which intercepts at the same time: the sociality of the subjects involved, national regulation and globalization
STUDY ON THE SOCIO-POLITICAL IDENTITY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. THE TOTAL LAW APPROACH OF JOSEPH WEILER
The progressive process of erosion of the European institutional structure, which took place starting from the economic crisis up to the crisis resulting from Brexit, requires careful reflection on the process of European integration, in its historical, political and social conditions.
The research work conducted by the jurist Joseph Weiler, allows to draw a clear appearance of constitutive aspects of the European Community. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, which includes law, economic, political, social and historical sciences, the Author offers an organic synthesis of the origin and directionality proper to the process of European integration. Through the method called, the European Union defines itself through the multiformity of the aspects that compose it.
The present work will propose an analytical synthesis of the most relevant aspects of the Community construction as proposed by the works of Joseph Weiler. By focusing on the identity of the European Union, the ideals laid at the foundation of its institution will emerge as the key to resolving the present process of political and social disintegration. Finally, the legal approach will reveal a spectrum through which all political, social, cultural and historical aspects are expressed in a reciprocal dialogue. Constitutional tolerance becomes the juridico-political synthesis of the social and cultural identity of the European Union, through which it is possible to redefine the reciprocal relations between States and to decline the interest in the common good in a community perspective
Invecchiamento, anziani fragili e Covid: una chiave di lettura
L’Italia è un Paese che diventa ogni giorno più vecchio. Un numero sempre più significativo di soggetti si trova in condizione di vulnerabilità e/o di fragilità, ed è maggiormente a rischio di incorrere in una perdita funzionale e/o di autonomia. Tali condizioni si sono accentuate durante l’emergenza sanitaria: è necessario ora introdurre degli interventi di prossimità che, da un lato, permettano all’anziano di non cadere in un vortice di abbandono e di scoraggiamento e, dall’altro, sostengano realmente il carico di cura dei figli
In Vitro Antimicrobial Sensitivity Trends of Enterococci Isolated at An Italian Teaching Hospital: A 2004–2007 Prospective Report Including Over 2,700 Examined Microbial Strains
Nonni, nipoti e genitori nel XXI secolo
Il capitolo affronta il tema della malattia e della morte dei nonni come snodi critici nella vita familiare contemporanea, analizzando il loro impatto emotivo e relazionale sui bambini e sulle famiglie. Attraverso un approccio interdisciplinare che integra prospettive psicologiche, pedagogiche e sociologiche, il testo mette in luce come queste esperienze rappresentino transizioni profonde, capaci di generare crisi ma anche di offrire opportunità di crescita emotiva e relazionale.
La prima parte del capitolo esamina la malattia cronica dei nonni come “attacco invisibile” al tessuto familiare, esplorando le strategie di adattamento, i cambiamenti nei ruoli e l’importanza della solidarietà intergenerazionale. Viene evidenziato come la partecipazione attiva dei nipoti, opportunamente guidata dagli adulti, possa favorire lo sviluppo di competenze di cura e responsabilità.
La seconda parte si focalizza sull’elaborazione del lutto nei bambini, illustrando le diverse fasi del processo in relazione all’età e agli stili di attaccamento, e approfondisce i rischi legati al lutto complicato. Il capitolo sottolinea il ruolo cruciale della comunicazione onesta, dell’uso di narrazioni e strumenti visivi (come la letteratura per l’infanzia) e della promozione di spazi di dialogo e di espressione emotiva.
Vengono poi proposte linee guida operative per aiutare le famiglie ad accompagnare i bambini nell’affrontare la malattia e la perdita: comunicazione chiara e adeguata all’età, valorizzazione dei rituali, mantenimento della stabilità quotidiana, coinvolgimento nei processi di cura e – quando necessario – ricorso al supporto professionale.
Nelle conclusioni, il capitolo riflette su come la pandemia di COVID-19 abbia reso ineludibili i temi della malattia e della morte, accentuando l’ambiguità della perdita e la necessità di costruire narrazioni familiari condivise. Il testo invita a superare i tabù sociali, riconoscendo la centralità di queste transizioni non solo come esperienze dolorose ma anche come occasioni fondamentali per la crescita, la solidarietà intergenerazionale e la trasmissione di valori all’interno della famiglia
Qualità dell’invecchiamento e capacità lavorativa: una mappa concettuale dei fattori chiave dell’equilibrio vita-lavoro in età avanzata
In this contribution, the authors examine the main factors that have prompted both the European Community and national institutions to monitor workers’ health with increasing attention. On the one hand, Europe is facing a demographic shift due to persistently low fertility rates and population ageing. On the other hand, the continued participation of older individuals in the labour market has become crucial for the sustainability of national economies. The dynamics underpinning this issue are multifaceted: labour market structures and welfare policies must evolve to accommodate the needs of an ageing workforce, transitioning from traditional economies of scale to so-called ‘economies of experience.’ Beyond employment, particular attention is placed on the role of the family and, more broadly, on non-working life, which impacts workers both organisationally and psychologically. This initial contribution seeks to provide a conceptual map of the factors that may influence workers’ decisions, with a particular focus on older workers. While not exhaustive, the framework offers a structured overview of what the literature reveals about work-life balance, as well as the personal and policy-level implications of workers’ choices to remain in or exit the labour market
L'abbazia benedettina di Santa Maria in Regola. Quindici secoli di storia imolese. Tomo II. Euristica delle fonti (sec. XI-XIX)
Computational Engineering of Historical Memories
Nanetti outlines a methodology for deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance historical research. Historical events are the treasure of human experiences, the heritage that societies have used to remain resilient and express their identities. Nanetti has created and developed an interdisciplinary methodology supported by practice-based research that serves as a pathway between historical and computer sciences to design and build computational structures that analyse how societies create narratives about historical events. This consilience pathway aims to make historical memory machine-understandable. It turns history into a computational discipline through an interdisciplinary blend of philological accuracy, historical scholarship, history-based media projects, and computational tools. Nanetti presents the theory behind this methodology from a humanities perspective and discusses its practical application in user interface and experience. An essential read for historians and scholars working in the digital humanities
Trasmissione intergenerazionale e transizione dal lavoro al pensionamento
In this contribution, the authors will discuss the transition from work to retirement as a pivotal phase in the lives of senior workers, influenced by various individual, familial, and social factors. This study aims to thoroughly examine the dynamics that characterize this transition, with a specific focus on the significant role played by intergenerational transmission in retirement decisions. The primary research question revolves around the impact of intergenerational transmission in both anticipating the exit from the labor market through professional succession and retaining senior workers as experts and mentors. To delve deeply into this theme, 62 intergenerational dyadic interviews were conducted, involving elderly individuals aged 75 or older and their respective younger reference persons. The analysis focused on understanding various aspects, including the significance of work for the elderly, the factors that lead to labor market exit, the diverse retirement trajectories, and the effect of significant life events on retirement choices. This life course-based perspective provided a retrospective view of the subjects’ retirement experiences, emphasizing the importance of past life events in shaping retirement decisions. The results of the life story analysis reveal a complex and multidimensional transition to retirement. Various forms of work and retirement emerge, reflecting the flexibility of work and transition experiences in modern society. The analysis highlights key factors influencing retirement decisions, including economic support, family bonding, aging perception, intergenerational transmission, quality of professional relationships, labor market changes, work’s intrinsic value, and engagement in voluntary activities. Particularly, intergenerational transmission emerges as a dual lever, influencing both labor market exit through professional succession and retaining senior workers as experts and mentors. In summary, the multidimensional analysis of retirement choices underscores the pivotal role of intergenerational transmission, which complexly and ambivalently influences the transition from work to retirement. These findings provide a comprehensive overview of the dynamics involved in this critical phase of senior workers’ lives, with significant implications for policies and corporate practices. Based on the results obtained from the retrospective analysis, interviews and focus groups will be conducted to understand the perspectives on retirement of senior workers (over 55), with the aim of identifying which retrospective and prospective factors have the greatest impact on the perception of individual, family, and social well-being
MIcroorganisms isolated from blood cultures in a 2004-2007 prospective observational study
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