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Alessitimia e aspetti quantitativi e qualitativi del ricordo dei sogni.
No full textThe issue of a quantitative and qualitative impoverishment of dream activity in alexithymic subjects was assessed by an analysis of the 14-day dream reports of two groups of accurately selected alexithymics and non-alexithymics. The aim of the current study was to replicate a previous finding on female subjects [De Gennaro et al. (2003) Psychosom Med, 65: 301-6], and to extend it to males.
Twelve alexithymics (6 M and 6 F) and twelve non-alexithymics (6 M and 6 F) were selected from a larger sample of 554 undergraduate students. The transcriptions of their audio-recorded dream reports upon 14 consecutive morning awakenings were compared with regard to their length and emotional content. Self-ratings obtained by a sleep and dream diary were further considered to assess between-group differences in dream recall frequency, and in its emotional valence, vividness and bizarreness.
Sleep quality, as measured by some variables of the sleep diary, was lower in alexithymic as compared to non-alexithymic subjects, but these differences dasappeared when the contribution of depression was taken into consideration.
A significant between-group difference in emotional vividness pointed to less vivid dreams in alexithymics, while self-rated emotional valence and emotions, scored according to the Hall & Van de Castle Coding System, were lower only in male alexithymics.
The results confirm the existence of an association between alexithymia and some features of dream recall, also pointing to necessity of further studies with larger samples
Brightest cluster galaxies: The centre can(not?) hold
No full textWe explore the persistence of the alignment of brightest cluster galaxies (BCGs) with their local environment. We find that a significant fraction of BCGs do not coincide with the centroid of the X-ray gas distribution and/or show peculiar velocities (they are not at rest with respect to the cluster mean). Despite this, we find that BCGs are generally aligned with the cluster mass distribution even when they have significant offsets from the X-ray centre and significant peculiar velocities. The large offsets are not consistent with simple theoretical models. To account for these observations BCGs must undergo mergers preferentially along their major axis, the main infall direction. Such BCGs may be oscillating within the cluster potential after having been displaced by mergers or collisions, or the dark matter halo itself may not yet be relaxed.Fil: de Propris, Roberto. University of Turku; FinlandiaFil: West, Michael J.. Lowell Observatory; Estados UnidosFil: Andrade-Santos, Felipe. Harvard-Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics; Estados UnidosFil: Ragone Figueroa, Cinthia Judith. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; ArgentinaFil: Rasia, Elena. Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica; ItaliaFil: Forman, William. Harvard-Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics; Estados UnidosFil: Jones, Christine. Harvard-Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics; Estados UnidosFil: Kipper, Rain. University Of Tartu. Faculty Of Science And Technology. Tartu Observatory.; EstoniaFil: Borgani, Stefano. Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica; ItaliaFil: Garcia Lambas, Diego Rodolfo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Observatorio Astronómico de Córdoba. Instituto de Astronomía Teórica y Experimental; ArgentinaFil: Romashkova, Elena A.. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology. Department Of Physics; Estados UnidosFil: Patra, Kishore C.. University of California; Estados Unido
HIGH DOSE OF IDARUBICIN-BASED REGIMEN FOR DIFFUSE LARGE CELL AIDS-RELATED NON-HODGKIN'S LYMPHOMA WITH OR WITHOUT ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY DURING ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS
No full textHaemolytic uremic syndrome during induction therapy in an acute promyelocytic leukemia patient with aberrant phenotype: a possible manifestation of retinoic acid syndrome [10]
No full textAuto- and heterotrophic acidophilic bacteria enhance the bioremediation efficiency of sediments contaminated by heavy metals
No full textAttività referenziale e depressione post-partum: studio empirico su un campione di 26 donne
No full textIndustrial energy management systems in Italy: state of the art and perspective
No full textDespite the economic crisis, the impact of industry sector Share on the total primary energy demand in Italy is still significant. The certification of companies according to the standard ISO 50001:2011 ("Energy management systems Requirements and guidelines for use"), can represent a key element in the achievement of objectives set in the 20-20-20 Climate-Energy Package.
This paper illustrates the state of implementation of ISO 50001 certifications in Italy, reporting on the results of a questionnaire carried out as a part of a master's thesis project at Sapienza, University of Rome in collaboration with FIRE (Italian Federation for the Rational Use of Energy) that included the major certification bodies, certified companies and consultants. The purpose is to outline the current situation, identify the perspectives and highlight the pros and cons related to the implementation of an Energy Management System (EnMS).
The big picture shows that Italy, one of the leading countries in energy efficiency policies, suffer from a significant delay in the implementation of the EnMS in industry with respect to Germany.
The results of the survey also show that the definition of energy performance indicators, as hell as the individuations of an energy baseline and a. monitoring plan constitute the requirements most critical to comply with for companies than for consultants. It also appears that more than 35% of companies already ISO 50001 certified have received benefits in terms of cumulative energy saving above 5%, and that the main reason why they have implemented an EnMS is related to the potential impact on increasing the competitiveness of the core business
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