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Falcucci linguista
No full textProfilo dell'attività di ricerca dialettologica Francesco Domenico Falcucci, primo studioso di dialetti corsi e autore del Vocabolario dei dialetti, geografia e costumi della Corsica (uscito postumo nel 1915 per cura di Pier Enea Guarnerio), attraverso lo studio di carte d'archivio. Si esaminano la sua formazione e le idee linguistiche che stanno alla base della sua produzione mettendo in rilievo i contatti con gli studiosi dell'epoca e il lungo iter della redazione del Vocabolario
Falcucci, i “gentili isolani” e le versioni corse nella raccolta del Papanti
No full textIl lavoro presenta, nella sua genesi e nei suoi risultati, il più importante lavoro dialettologico e anzi, in assoluto, il più significativo contributo pubblicato da Francesco Domenico Falcucci, ossia i Saggi illustrati di dialetti côrsi, compresi nel volume di Giovanni Papanti I Parlari italiani in Certaldo (Livorno, Vigo, 1875) e comparsi anche come opera a parte (Saggi illustrati di dialetti côrsi. Novella IX della giornata I del Decameron di messer Giovanni Boccacci, Livorno, Vannini, 1875). Dopo aver messo a fuoco i presupposti metodologici, le finalità scientifico-culturali e gli stessi procedimenti editoriali dell’opera del Papanti, il saggio indaga e rivela, in base al carteggio Falcucci conservato presso la Biblioteca Labronica “F. D. Guerrazzi” di Livorno, i rapporti di Papanti col Falcucci e le relazioni di quest’ultimo con gli informatori che gli fornirono i testi in còrso o comunque contribuirono alla raccolta. In questo quadro, emergono in particolare le figure di due cugini del Falcucci, l’avvocato Émile Agénor Flach nato a Rogliano e residente a Bastia, che procurò le versioni bastiese ed alesanina, e Anton Giulio Pietri di Centuri, che fornì al Falcucci “alcuni schiarimenti” per la versione roglianese curata dallo stesso Francesco Domenico. La parte conclusiva del saggio esamina il lavoro di elaborazione redazionale e di arricchimento linguistico compiuto dal Falcucci nel passaggio dalla versione stampata in volume a quella dell’estratto, lavoro continuato anche in seguito come mostrano aggiunte, note e correzioni autografe sulla copia dell’opera posseduta dall’autore. Le riproduzioni di alcune pagine con aggiunte e correzioni, poste a corredo dell’articolo, consentono al lettore di cogliere meglio questo processo redazionale che testimonia la tempra di vero linguista e la probità scientifica dell’autore
«Guardando al domani». Dall’amministrazione fiduciaria della Somalia ai progetti di cooperazione tecnica bilaterale
No full textA Lumped Parameter Model for Diesel Soot Morphology Evaluation and Emission Control
No full textDiesel engine emission standards have become more and more severe in recent years. The use of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) is a consolidated technology to reduce the emission of particulate matter out of such engines. This work is aimed at presenting a global lumped parameter for onboard applications to estimate soot morphology and its effects on DPF performances. Starting from diesel soot production during combustion, soot morphology is evaluated in terms of fractal dimension and radii of gyration. The morphology of particulate matter influences the permeability of soot deposit inside the DPF: the growth of soot layer and the consequent pressure loss are evaluated during the loading phase in different sections of the trap. Finally, the temperature trend during regeneration is computed, as a function of the amount of soot accumulated in the different zones of the DPF. The results are compared to experimental measures from the literature and to 3D-computational fluid dynamics (3D-CFD) simulations. © 2012 IMechE
Descubrimiento no supervisado y análisis estadístico de patrones de velas para pronosticar retornos futuros de activos financieros
No full textFil: Falcucci, Guido. Universidad de San Andrés. Escuela de Negocios; Argentina
A re-evaluation of the Protoaurignacian sequence at Fumane Cave in northern Italy.
No full textGiven its chronological position and geographic spread, the Aurignacian is perhaps the most studied techno-complex of the Upper Paleolithic. In the last decades, a growing data base has permitted researchers to define its main features and various attempts have been made to disentangle its complex synchronic and diachronic variability. However, most previous research has been conducted in the northern Aquitaine Basin (southwestern France). As a result, a slightly biased narrative of the Aurignacian cultural phenomenon has been constructed. Recently, researchers have raised doubts about the application of the “Aquitaine Model” on a supra-regional scale (Sitlivy et al. 2012; Falcucci et al. 2017; Bataille et al. 2018; Hauck et al. 2018). The variability and definition of the earliest stages of the Aurignacian have been over-simplified to better construct scenarios of modern humans’ arrival and implantation into Europe. In this regard, the idea according to which the development of the Aurignacian was triggered by environmental and climatic deteriorations that occurred at the onset of the Heinrich Stadial 4 is debatable (Banks et al. 2013). With the aim of shedding new light on the complex cultural dynamics that characterized the Early Upper Paleolithic, in this presentation, we discuss the Protoaurignacian sequence at Fumane Cave in northern Italy. The presence of several layers that pre- and post-date the Heinrich Stadial 4 permits us to address the current techno-typological definitions and to test the hypothesis of a shift in the technological behaviors of hunter-gatherers’ societies. The main empirical basis is provided by lithic artifacts retrieved from five cultural units (A2, A1, D3dbase, D3balfa, and D3ab) spanning roughly from 41 to 37 ky cal BP. Overall, the findings of our study reject the recurring practice, well-established among Paleolithic archaeologists, to transfer a regional model to geographically distant case studies. At Fumane Cave, the techno-typological features of the earliest Protoaurignacian clearly persist throughout the stratigraphic sequence with some gradual variations that are less distinct if compared to other sequences (Falcucci 2018). In conclusion, we hope to demonstrate that reassessments of pivotal sites and regional studies are beneficial in emphasizing the complexity of the first stages of the European Upper Paleolithic
«Célébrer des rois et des belles » : l’éloge dans la poésie de circonstance de La Fontaine
No full textFalcucci Laureen. «Célébrer des rois et des belles » : l’éloge dans la poésie de circonstance de La Fontaine. In: Le Fablier. Revue des Amis de Jean de La Fontaine, n°22, 2011. pp. 31-41
The Open Aurignacian Project. Volume 1: Fumane Cave in northeastern Italy
No full textOverview:
This repository contains a large dataset (n = 948) of 3D meshes of different classes of lithic artifacts (blade and bladelet cores, blades, bladelets, flakes, and retouched tools) from the Aurignacian (A2, A1, D6, D3+D6, D3l, D3d base, D3d, D3b alpha, D3b, and D1c) and Gravettian (D1d, D1e, and D1f) units at Fumane Cave in northeastern Italy (see Bartolomei et al., 1992). The Upper Paleolithic sequence spans from about 41 to 33 ky cal BP (Higham et al., 2009) and several studies have focused on the lithic technology (Bertola et al., 2013; Broglio et al., 2005; Falcucci et al., 2017; Falcucci, 2018; Falcucci & Peresani, 2018; Falcucci et al., 2018; Falcucci et al., 2020). The importance of the site for understanding the earliest phases of the Upper Paleolithic in Mediterranean Europe is well acknowledged (Conard & Bolus, 2015). Recently, all complete blades and bladelets from the best-preserved area of the cave (i.e., the external area of the excavation) were 3D-scanned using a protocol that relies on both Micro-CT and Artec Spider scanners (Göldner et al., 2022). Our main goal was to conduct a geometric morphometric assessment of the laminar products and test hypotheses related to stone tool production and, more broadly, past human behavior (Falcucci et al., 2022; Falcucci & Peresani, 2022). Furthermore, all core types have been scanned throughout the years of research at the site with an Artec Spider. We hope that this open-access repository will encourage archaeologists to conduct more collaborative and comparative studies across academic institutions, enhancing Open Science practices in archaeological sciences.
Description of the repository: We uploaded two folders containing 3D meshes. One folder contains only blades and bladelets in wrl format, as this format was used to conduct geometric morphometric analysis in the AGMT3-D software. The other folder is the most complete and contains all artifacts, in ply format, 3D-scanned until today at the site. The csv file contains all information needed to reuse the 3D models for scientific purposes. Below, a list of all attributes included is further explained:
ID: this unique identifier refers to the datasets compiled by A. Falcucci during his research work at Fumane Cave. Each ID contains the name of the site (RF as for Riparo di Fumane), the dataset (b or c), and the number within each dataset. Most of the artifacts come from dataset B, which stands for blanks. Core types were instead studied in a separate dataset, which here is named C. Please, notice that in a few cases (e.g., carinated cores), artifacts were first included in the B-dataset;
NR: here only the ID number is reported;
Scanner: information on which scanner was used to obtain the meshes, either an Artec Spider or a Micro-CT;
Unit: Stratigraphic units as described in several papers published on the site (see reference list below);
Raw material: this category helps in sorting artifacts according to raw material type. For more information on raw materials, please see the list of papers below;
Class: a few classes are listed here. Most of the artifacts are blades and bladelets, but all blade and bladelet cores are also available;
Technology/Core.type: this category contains information on the technological classification of blanks (initialization, maintenance, semi-cortical, non-cortical) and cores (initial, semi-circumferential, narrow-sided, carinated, burin, wide-faced flat, flake). Definitions follow the research work of A. Falcucci and readers can find more information in the list of papers below;
Length, width, and thickness: linear dimensions of the artifacts. The length value is only missing (i.e., na) for those blanks that are not complete;
Tool: yes/no value to sort those blanks modified into different tool types, mostly laterally retouched blades and bladelets.
References:
Bartolomei G., Broglio A., Cassoli P. et al. (1992) La Grotte de Fumane. Un site aurignacien au pied des Alpes. Preistoria Alpina, 28: 131-179
Bertola S., Broglio A., Cristiani E. et al. (2013) La diffusione del primo Aurignaziano a sud dell'arco alpino. Preistoria Alpina, 47: 17-30
Broglio A., Bertola S., De Stefani M. et al. (2005) La production lamellaire et les armatures lamellaires de l’Aurignacien ancien de la grotte de Fumane (Monts Lessini, Vénétie). In F. Le Brun-Ricalens (ed.): Productions lamellaires attribuées à l’Aurignacien, pp. 415-436. MNHA, Luxembourg.
Conard N.J. & Bolus M. (2015) Chronicling modern human’s arrival in Europe. Science. doi:10.1126/science.aab0234
Falcucci A., Conard N.J. & Peresani M. (2017) A critical assessment of the Protoaurignacian lithic technology at Fumane Cave and its implications for the definition of the earliest Aurignacian. PLoS One, 12: e0189241. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0189241
Falcucci A. & Peresani M. (2018) Protoaurignacian Core Reduction Procedures: Blade and Bladelet Technologies at Fumane Cave. Lithic Technology 43: 125-140. doi:10.1080/01977261.2018.1439681
Falcucci A. (2018) Towards a renewed definition of the Protoaurignacian. Mitteilungen der Gesellschaft für Urgeschichte, 27: 87-130
Falcucci A., Peresani M., Roussel M. et al. (2018) What’s the point? Retouched bladelet variability in the Protoaurignacian. Results from Fumane, Isturitz, and Les Cottés. Archaeol. Anthropol. Sci., 10: 539-554. doi:10.1007/s12520-016-0365-5
Falcucci A., Conard N.J. & Peresani M. (2020) Breaking through the Aquitaine frame: A re-evaluation on the significance of regional variants during the Aurignacian as seen from a key record in southern Europe. J. Anthropol. Sci., 98: 99-140. doi:10.4436/JASS.98021
Falcucci A., Karakostis F.A., Göldner D. et al. (2022) Bringing shape into focus: Assessing differences between blades and bladelets and their technological significance in 3D form. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 43: 103490. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2022.103490
Falcucci A. & Peresani M. (2022) The contribution of integrated 3D model analysis to Protoaurignacian stone tool design. PLoS One, 17: e0268539. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0268539
Göldner D., Karakostis F.A. & Falcucci A. (2022) Practical and technical aspects for the 3D scanning of lithic artefacts using micro-computed tomography techniques and laser light scanners for subsequent geometric morphometric analysis. Introducing the StyroStone protocol. PLoS One, 17: e0267163. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0267163The digitization of the lithic artifacts from Fumane Cave was supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) under grant agreement no. 431809858 – FA 1707/1-1 (project title: Investigating Early Upper Paleolithic Technological Variability and Cultural Dynamics South of the Alps; recipient: A. Falcucci). Research and fieldwork at Fumane are coordinated by the Ferrara University (MP) in the framework of a project supported by the Ministry of Culture–SAPAB Archaeological Superintendence, public institutions (Lessinia Mountain Community-Regional Natural Park, B.I.M. Adige, Fumane Municipality), Foundations, and private associations and companies. We thank the Department of Palaeoanthropology and the Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology, both from the Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, for access to scanning instrumentation
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