88 research outputs found
An approach to interpreting restrictive spirometric pattern results in occupational settings
No full textObjectives: The aim of this review is to provide an updated overview of definition, epidemiology, diagnostic algorithm and occupational exposures related to abnormal restrictive spirometrical pattern (RSP) in order to improve the correct interpretation of spirometry test results by occupational healthcare providers. Methods: A review of the scientific English literature of the last 25 years was carried out with MEDLINE and related keywords [(restricti and spirometr) and occupational]. The first step analysis covered 40 studies and the second step the reference list. Results are presented in four major aims and subquestions. Results: A spirometrical pattern of reduced VC (Vital Capacity), together with a normal FEV1(Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second)/VC ratio, is suggestive, though not diagnostic of restrictive ventilatory defect (RVD). The prevalence of RSP is high in some studies, comparable to obstructive pattern, and could be associated to chronic medical conditions (diabetes, congestive heart failure, obesity, hypertension) as well as to increased risk of mortality and lung cancer. In order to predict true restrictive defect [TLC-(Total Lung Capacity
GLI ENTI LOCALI E L’ACCOGLIENZA DEI MIGRANTI: DA UNA LOGICA EMERGENZIALE AD UN APPROCCIO OLISTICO PER UNO SVILUPPO SOSTENIBILE DEL TERRITORIO
No full textLa gestione dei flussi migratori si caratterizza per l’elevata complessità organizzativa legata non solo agli aspetti prettamente logistici, come la disponibilità e la conduzione di strutture adeguate all’accoglienza, ma anche e soprattutto alle difficoltà che le istituzioni pubbliche devono affrontare nel delicato compito di mediare le conflittualità - spesso esasperate - tra gli interessi contrapposti manifestati da cittadini autoctoni e immigrati. Gli enti locali, ormai da decenni, provano ad individuare le soluzioni con le quali soddisfare, in modo bilanciato tali interessi. L’obiettivo non è soltanto quello di provare a garantire indistintamente i diritti fondamentali della persona ma anche di operare - seguendo un approccio olistico - per uno sviluppo sostenibile del territorio, integrando le misure di accoglienza nelle strategie di sviluppo e di coesione sociale .
In generale, si è passati da interventi estemporanei, fondati prevalentemente sul volontariato, a interventi definiti in modo strutturato e interattivo prevedendo anche un forte coinvolgimento di attori locali sia pubblici che privati. Tale coinvolgimento, in particolare, è strumentale per definire strategie di intervento che, se stabilite in base alle effettive necessità manifestate dalla popolazione, risultano certamente più efficaci. In tale contesto operano i Sistemi di accoglienza e Integrazione (SAI)
Disaster accountability for the response / recovery stage and the role of hibryd organizations: the case of the anto-phylloxera consortia reports
No full texthe historical literature appears limited in investigating the accountability and functioning of hybrid organisations engaged in countering natural disasters. Therefore, in the context of the phylloxera infestation disaster, this work aims to explore both the informative value and characters of some accountability documents and the role of anti-phylloxera consortia (public-private entities) during the response and recovery phases of the disaster. We apply content analysis through a thematic approach to two reports dating back to 1911 and 1912–1914, respectively, on the action of the anti-phylloxera consortia. On the one hand, this analysis highlights that the documents investigated have a relevant informative capacity, supporting knowledge dissemination and coordinated action. On the other hand, they account for the success of experimental vineyards in terms of agricultural parameters and re-gained productivity, but they do not present accounting data. Finally, the reports analysed show that public-private collaboration enacted by the consortia can be an effective tool for dealing with natural disasters and reducing their impact
Family business reaction to natural disaster in a historical perspective: evidence from the Castriota-Scanderbeg family colony contracts
No full textPurpose
The aim of this work is to investigate, taking a historical approach, reaction of family business to environmental disasters exploring accountability documents of an alternative (legal) type. To this end, the authors apply the theoretical lens proposed by the Effectuation Theory.
Design/methodology/approach
The methodology of content analysis, applying a thematic approach, is used to analyze two colony contracts of a family business, in a period when the phylloxera plague was present (1942 and 1953). They triangulated data using interviews with the family heirs and other historical documents/publications.
Findings
They find that the business reaction to the philloxera pandemic can be interpreted in light of the Effectuation Theory. Indeed, principles of the latter can be found in the disaster response in the given case, with the exception of the influence of effectors on the environment. Furthermore, due to their legal matrix, the colony contracts do not give information about the impacts of the family business reaction.
Originality/value
The contribution of this paper is twofold: on the one hand, it explores the actions taken by family business to respond to and limit the damage suffered following natural disasters, as the latter aspect has been less debated in the literature; on the other hand, it also contributes to filling a literature gap regarding the need highlighted by historical research to investigate alternative sources of environmental accountability
Disaster accountability for the response/recovery stage and the role of hybrid organizations: the case of the anti-phylloxera consortia reports.
No full textThe historical literature appears limited in investigating the accountability and functioning of hybrid organisations engaged in countering natural disasters. Therefore, in the context of the phylloxera infestation disaster,
this work aims to explore both the informative value and characters of some accountability documents and the role of anti-phylloxera consortia (public-private entities) during the response and recovery phases of the
disaster. We apply content analysis through a thematic approach to two reports dating back to 1911 and 1912–1914, respectively, on the action of the anti-phylloxera consortia. On the one hand, this analysis high-
lights that the documents investigated have a relevant informative capacity, supporting knowledge dissemination and coordinated action. On the other hand, they account for the success of experimental vineyards in
terms of agricultural parameters and re-gained productivity, but they do not present accounting data. Finally, the reports analysed show that public-private collaboration enacted by the consortia can be an effective tool
for dealing with natural disasters and reducing their impact
Totally Publicly-Owned (TPO) Utilities and Financial Performance: What is the role of some aspects of governance?
No full textPublic services impact on the citizens’ lives, especially in the case they are delivered by totally publicly-owned (TPO) utilities, that are funded by public money. This highlights the relevance of performance management in totally publicly-owned utilities from which derives the research aim that is to investigate elements that can influence their financial performance, with a specific attention on governance. We focus on a sample of all the utilities (116) wholly owned by the Italian capitals of the provinces for the years 2008-2017 (n. 1,350 observations). Applying the Generalized Least Square (GLS) method, the analysis results allow us to conclude that: the female presence and political orientation of the Board of Director do not impact on the totally publicly-owned utilities’ performance, while size variables differently impact. Political implications (potential disconnection between ownership strategies and Board of Director choices; possibility of a joint management of public services by more municipalities expanding corporate governance) and managerial implications (recruitment strategy, management control system supporting corporate governance) are highlighted. The limit of the work is also identified in the conclusion
Italian Version of QI-Disability for QoL Evaluation in Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disability: Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation Process
No full textChildren and adolescents with Intellectual Disability (ID) experience a worse Quality-of-Life (QoL) relative to typically developing peers. Thus, QoL evaluation is important for identifying support needs and improving rehabilitation effectiveness. Nevertheless, currently in Italy there are not tools with this scope. This study aims to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Quality-of-Life Inventory-Disability (QI-Disability) into Italian. The process consisted in forward-backward translation, cross-cultural adaptation and cognitive debriefing. Eventually, QI-Disability was conceptually and semantically equivalent to the original one. A validation study is necessary to make the tool available in Italian clinical practice and educational contexts to improve these children's QoL
Three Years Systematic Lidar Measurements of Tropospheric Aerosols
No full textABSTRACTS OF THE EUROPEAN AEROSOL CONFERENCE (31 AUGUST-5 SEPTEMBER, 2003, MADRID, SPAIN), J. OF AEROSOL SCIENCE, S1111-111
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