58 research outputs found
Sensorial potential of new fungi-resistant varieties in modern oenology
No full textContext and purpose of the study – The introduction into the Italian wine supply chain of the latest generation of fungi-resistant grapevine varieties, endowed with a greater or lesser strong resistance to downy and powdery mildews, represents a valid tool of making viticulture more sustainable, particularly in northern regions of the peninsula, where climatic conditions accentuate the pressure of fungal diseases However, the affirmation of resistant varieties is a function of their agronomic value, as well as of their oenological and sensorial value. The purpose of this study was to evaluate in detail the sensory potential of the new resistant varieties, in order to understand their real possibility of inclusion in the modern global enological context.
Material and methods – The research involved the sensory analysis of 29 resistant wines from two vintages (2019 and 2020), plus 2 control wines (Pinot bianco and Pinot noir), carried out by a trained panel. Samples were anonymized with numerical codes, to ensure anonymous evaluations, and randomized. Additionally, a replicate sample was introduced into each block. The work plan envisaged a first step in which a special file was created to identify the salient qualitative and quantitative characteristics of wines from resistant grape varieties. The descriptors usually used in the sensory cards have been integrated with the dominant descriptors identified by the panelists, in particular floral, fruity, vegetable, spicy and the foxy note characteristic of the non-noble breeding parent. The sensory analysis data were processed with descriptive and parametric techniques in order to identify specificities with significant and potentially usable differences for the creation of new brands or blends with traditional varieties.
Results – An analysis of the sensory characteristics of wines obtained from the latest generation of resistant varieties was carried out. The general characteristics typical of each resistant wine have been highlighted, yet interesting sensory potential for both white and red wines was found, at any rate variability between varieties arose. In general, results obtained are promising and can be used to define the criteria for a gradual diffusion of these new varieties. In particular, the identification of some dominant descriptors for the olfactory part will be used to manage the viticultural and oenological techniques, in order to optimize the most interesting sensory characteristics of the resistant varieties, limiting the perception of the Volpino flavour, that has been perceived. The sensory data can also be used to define the possibilities of vinification in purity, or in blends, of the new generation resistant varieties. In general, the results confirm the possibility of using the new resistant varieties as a tool for a real low-impact viticulture
SANTA SEDE. Secretario de Estado Pietro Parolin -Declaración- En la 79° Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, se refiere a la necesidad de afrontar la pobreza, avanzar en el desarrollo humano integral, promover la dignidad humana, y atender las carencias materiales y espirituales.
No full textSANTA SEDE. Secretario de Estado Pietro Parolin -Declaración- En la 79° Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, se refiere a la necesidad de afrontar la pobreza, avanzar en el desarrollo humano integral, promover la dignidad humana, y atender las carencias materiales y espirituales. Denuncia la cultura del descarte, y resalta el papel de la familia en la sociedad. Reafirma el compromiso de la Iglesia Católica con la dignidad humana.
Se publica además discurso de Monseñor Gabriele Caccia, en la 79° Asamblea de las Naciones Unidas.
Fuente: www.vaticannews.v
Citizenship in the Arab world: kin, religion and nation-state
No full textThe book is the fruit of five years of on-site research on citizenship in the Arab world. It takes a broader legal perspective to the multifaceted reality of nationality and citizenship. The methodology employed builds on the interdisciplinary approach of comparative legal studies, and brings in theories, concepts and insights from anthropology, political science, Arab and Islamic studies, linguistics and sociology. The work relies on a broad range of Western and Arab references, and all sources and documents were directly accessed in their original languages; this is particularly relevant for Arab legislation (all in-text reference has been translated by the author, and the original has been inserted using scientific transliteration).Gianluca P. Parolin deed vijf jaar lang onderzoek naar burgerschap in het Midden-Oosten. In dit boek plaatst de auteur dit begrip in een breder juridisch perspectief naar de maatstaven van de complexe realiteit van nationaliteit en burgerschap. Wetten op het gebied van nationaliteit zijn vaak gebaseerd op staten en worden als volledig soeverein beschouwd. Maar deze wetten zijn alleen effectief als rekening gehouden wordt met de culturele en juridische achtergrond van de burgers waarop ze van toepassing zijn
Application of the Lausanne Trilogue Play Procedure to Families with Adolescent Sons: A Preliminary Study. L'Osservazione delle interazioni familiari in adolescenza: Studio preliminare sull'applicazione della procedura del Lausanne Trilogue Play.
No full textThe study focuses on the application of the Lausanne Trilogue Play (LTP) procedure for the observation of triad interaction among mother-father-child in adolescence and it intends to provide a preliminary contribution to the validation of the coding system of the procedure (FAAS 6.3). For this purpose, the LT P procedure was administered to 3 groups of families (N = 58): a group of families referred to Neuropsychiatry Unit (SC IAF), a group of families with a child admitted to residential treatment for Substance Use Disorders and a comparison group. Results indicated good levels of inter-rater reliability and clinical validity for the LT P procedure and the coding system proposed by the author
Value-Impact Analysis (VIA) templates
No full textValue-Impact Analysis (VIA) is a process and a toolkit to enable a guided assessment of the environmental sustainability of new technologies and concepts in manufacturing companies.This file contains the templates for the activities in VIA.For more information on VIA and applying the templates, please contact the author.</p
Citizenship in the Arab World
No full textThe book is the fruit of five years of on-site research on citizenship in the Arab world. It takes a broader legal perspective to the multifaceted reality of nationality and citizenship. The methodology employed builds on the interdisciplinary approach of comparative legal studies, and brings in theories, concepts and insights from anthropology, political science, Arab and Islamic studies, linguistics and sociology. The work relies on a broad range of Western and Arab references, and all sources and documents were directly accessed in their original languages; this is particularly relevant for Arab legislation (all in-text reference has been translated by the author, and the original has been inserted using scientific transliteration)
The history of the Romano famili and "Angelo, tyran de Padoue" by Victor Hugo.
No full textreservedVictor Hugo, nel dramma Angelo, tyran de Padue, ricama tre diverse epoche storiche: i primi decenni dell’Ottocento, a lui contemporanei; la metà del Cinquecento, prescelta per lo svolgimento dell’azione drammatica; il tardo Medioevo evinto dai personaggi principali che compongono il racconto. Tuttavia, l’interesse storico e prettamente romantico verso il periodo medievale assume in quest’opera una rilevanza primaria. Tra le tante casate del nord Italia nominate dall’autore nell’opera, una su tutte sembra essere davvero simbolica. Particolarmente interessante è stato comprendere come la storia della famiglia da Romano costituisca il fulcro della costruzione drammaturgica. Ezzelino III e Cunizza da Romano sono elevati a emblema della poetica romantica e divengono funzionali al messaggio politico e sociale dell’autore.Victor Hugo, in his play Angelo, tyran de Padue, embroiders three different historical epochs: the first decades of the 19th century, contemporary with him; the middle of the 16th century, chosen for the unfolding of the dramatic action; and the late Middle Ages evoked by the main characters in the story. However, the historical and purely romantic interest in the medieval period takes on primary importance in this work. Of the many northern Italian lineages named by the author in the work, one in particular seems to be truly symbolic. It was particularly interesting to understand how the history of the da Romano family forms the core of the dramaturgical construction. Ezzelino III and Cunizza da Romano are elevated to emblems of romantic poetics and become functional to the author's political and social message
Persistent and transient olfactory deficits in COVID-19 are associated to inflammation and zinc homeostasis
No full textIntroductionThe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is mainly a respiratory syndrome that can affect multiple organ systems, causing a variety of symptoms. Among the most common and characteristic symptoms are deficits in smell and taste perception, which may last for weeks/months after COVID-19 diagnosis owing to mechanisms that are not fully elucidated. MethodsIn order to identify the determinants of olfactory symptom persistence, we obtained olfactory mucosa (OM) from 21 subjects, grouped according to clinical criteria: i) with persistent olfactory symptoms; ii) with transient olfactory symptoms; iii) without olfactory symptoms; and iv) non-COVID-19 controls. Cells from the olfactory mucosa were harvested for transcriptome analyses. Results and discussionRNA-Seq assays showed that gene expression levels are altered for a long time after infection. The expression profile of micro RNAs appeared significantly altered after infection, but no relationship with olfactory symptoms was found. On the other hand, patients with persistent olfactory deficits displayed increased levels of expression of genes involved in the inflammatory response and zinc homeostasis, suggesting an association with persistent or transient olfactory deficits in individuals who experienced SARS-CoV-2 infection
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