44 research outputs found
La messa in sicurezza dei beni culturali a seguito di eventi calamitosi. L’esperienza del Gruppo Protezione Civile Legambiente Beni Culturali Marche da L’Aquila all’emergenza Sisma Centro Italia 2016 / The protection of cultural heritage after disasters. The experience of “Gruppo Protezione Civile Legambiente Beni Culturali Marche”, from L’Aquila to 2016 Central Italy earthquake emergency
No full textIl contributo descrive l’attività del Gruppo Protezione Civile Legambiente Beni Culturali Marche. Nella prima parte, dopo aver fornito qualche elemento in merito al ruolo del volontariato specializzato nella messa in sicurezza del patrimonio culturale in situazioni di emergenza e definita la funzione che il Gruppo ha avuto negli ultimi venti anni, si focalizza l’attenzione sull’esperienza aquilana e sul modello operativo gestionale messo a punto e consolidato durante quell’emergenza. La seconda parte, dedicata all’emergenza Sisma Centro Italia 2016, fornisce un primo e provvisorio bilancio delle attività svolte e di quelle ancora in corso e riflette sugli aspetti del sistema emergenziale che hanno funzionato e su quanto andrebbe ripensato. L’ultima parte propone una serie di spunti che intendono considerare l’emergenza quale punto di partenza per la costruzione di nuovi modelli operativi.
The paper describes the activity of Gruppo Protezione Civile Legambiente Beni Culturali Marche. After clarifying the role of professional volunteering in the protection of cultural heritage during emergency and defining the Group’s function in the last twenty years, the first part focuses on L’Aquila experience and on the connected operational model. In the second part, the paper focuses on 2016 Central Italy earthquake, providing a provisional report of the work that has been already done and of in progress activities and reflecting on strengths and weaknesses of the emergency management system. In the final part it points out that emergency can be considered an opportunity to create new operational models
Le tegole dell'amerino C. Caslanius T.f.
No full textEdizione di una serie di tegole bollate dall'amerino C. Caslanius T.f., rinvenute a Villa San Silvestro di Casci
Atti del XII congresso nazionale dell'Associazione italiana ittiologi acque dolci: 6-7 giugno 2008, San Michele all'Adige (TN)
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Artificial intelligence and companion animals: Perspectives on digital healthcare for dogs, cats, and pet ownership
No full textThe exponential increase in global pet ownership has been creating an urgent demand for novel solutions to upgrade care for companion animals, particularly dogs and cats. Similar to its impact on other domains, artificial intelligence (AI) delivers an alternative solution to this pressing requirement. Profound transformation in pet care management is underway with the application of cutting-edge AI technologies incorporating various machine learning (ML) algorithms. This thorough review highlights the expanding potential of AI in reshaping the pet industry and will embark on a two-fold exploration. The first section offers a brief explanation of AI paradigms, outlining essential concepts and presenting examples of their use in the management of companion animals. A more extensive second section provides a meticulous exploration of the diverse applications of AI for pets including health monitoring, behaviour monitoring, feed and feeding systems, parasite detection, artificial, virtual, and robotic pets, and veterinary care and support. It can be easily predicted from the ongoing research that the continuous integration of AI-driven innovations in the pet care sector will result in a balanced blend of compassion and technology offering optimized pet care. Currently, this integration still faces inherent challenges, and it is imperative to navigate them in order to leverage full potential of AI for companion animals
'Fight the parasite': raising awareness of cystic echinococcosis in primary school children in endemic countries.
No full textBACKGROUND: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread zoonosis and a significant economic concern and cause of morbidity in humans. A scarcity of education on the sources of CE infection and containment measures is considered to be a key factor responsible for persistent transmission within communities. Recently, edutainment approaches have captured the attention of health education (HE) professionals due to the benefits of integrating cognitive and emotional learning processes. METHODS: A study was carried out in Sardinia, Italy, between 2020 and 2022, amid the SARS-Covid-19 pandemic. The project, designed to involve primary school children (via remote or face-to-face learning depending on the evolving Covid-19 containment measures) consisted of four distinct phases: (i) creation of material for school children and teachers focused on cystic echinococcosis; (ii) pre-intervention evaluation of CE knowledge (i.e. True False Don't Know [TFD] pre-intervention questionnaire based on CE-related knowledge and practices); (iii) edutainment activity (e.g. interactive lessons enhanced by the comic booklet and the "Fight the parasite" cartoon video, hands-on educational activities and drawing activities on CE); and (iv) post-intervention evaluation of CE knowledge (via TFD post-intervention questionnaire [same questionnaire as used for the pre-intervention assessment] on CE-related knowledge and practices) and on-site edutainment tour in primary schools taking part to the project. RESULTS: The percentage of correct answers increased from 65% for the questionnaire administered pre-intervention to 87.9% for the same questionnaire administered post-intervention (χ2 = 648.12, df = 1, P < 0.0001), while the percentage of uncertain answers (i.e. 'I don't know') decreased from 23% pre-intervention to 5% post-intervention (χ2 = 603.44, df = 1, P < 0.0001). These differences indicate a significantly enhanced understanding of CE among participating school children after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present survey indicate that the use of digital educational tools, the use of video animations as a model for science communication, as well as other participatory teaching methods, enabled children to retain key knowledge of the routes of CE transmission and ways to prevent it
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Beyond Risk Factors
No full textSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as “the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age which remains unexplained after thorough investigation including a complete autopsy, death scene investigation, and detailed clinical and pathological review”. A significant decrease of SIDS deaths occurred in the last decades in most countries after the beginning of national campaigns, mainly as a consequence of the implementation of risk reduction action mostly concentrating on the improvement of sleep conditions. Nevertheless, infant mortality from SIDS still remains unacceptably high. There is an urgent need to get insight into previously unexplored aspects of the brain system with a special focus on high-risk groups. SIDS pathogenesis is associated with a multifactorial condition that comprehends genetic, environmental and sociocultural factors. Effective prevention of SIDS requires multiple interventions from different fields. Developing brain susceptibility, intrinsic vulnerability and early identification of infants with high risk of SIDS represents a challenge. Progress in SIDS research appears to be fundamental to the ultimate aim of eradicating SIDS deaths. A complex model that combines different risk factor data from biomarkers and omic analysis may represent a tool to identify a SIDS risk profile in newborn settings. If high risk is detected, the infant may be referred for further investigations and follow ups. This review aims to illustrate the most recent discoveries from different fields, analyzing the neuroanatomical, genetic, metabolic, proteomic, environmental and sociocultural aspects related to SIDS
Parasitic risks and One Health implications of valorising slaughterhouse animal by-products in raw meat-based diets for pets
No full textThe increasing popularity of raw meat-based diets (RMBDs) for companion animals has raised One Health concerns regarding their microbiological and parasitological safety, particularly when raw diets are used at home without following standard safety precautions. These diets may serve as a transmission route for zoonotic parasites, posing risks not only to animal health but also to human health and the environment. This study aimed to assess the parasitic risk of animal by-products (ABP's) from sheep and cattle slaughtered in Sardinia, with a focus on zoonotic parasites of veterinary and public health significance. A total of 672 sheep and 503 cattle were examined in seven slaughterhouses between March 2021 and July 2023. Organs were inspected macroscopically, with representative samples subjected to laboratory parasitological analysis. In sheep, Echinococcus granulosus was detected in 67.7 % of animals, with the liver being significantly more affected than the lungs (54.8 % vs. 49.1 %; P = 0.038). Fertile hydatid cysts were more prevalent in the lungs (9.5 %) than in the liver (5.5 %). Cysticercus tenuicollis and Dicrocoelium dendriticum were observed in 2.4 % and 14.7 % of sheep, respectively. Bronchopulmonary nematodes were detected in 44.8 % of cases, and macroscopic Sarcocystis gigantea cysts were identified in 27.7 % of examined oesophagi. In contrast, cattle showed a significantly lower parasitic burden, with E. granulosus detected in only 2.0 % of animals and fertile cysts being rare. Fasciola hepatica was found in 0.4 % of cattle livers, and no Dicrocoelium or bronchopulmonary nematodes were detected. The results demonstrate a high parasitological load in sheep-derived ABPs, reinforcing the need for strict sanitary controls before their inclusion in RMBDs. Given the zoonotic potential of the detected parasites, particularly in endemic regions, the adoption of targeted decontamination measures is essential. These findings underscore the importance of integrating a One Health approach into raw pet food safety, public health and ABP management strategies
