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Background. In the context of Infections Prevention and Control activities, the training of healthcare-associated infection control figures is crucial; the COVID-19 pandemic further emphasized the necessity of ensuring a widespread and stable level of skills over time for such professionals. The present work aims to identify the number and training needs of the personnel working in the Emilia-Romagna Region’s healthcare facilities as “healthcare-associated infection control figures”. Methods. Data were collected through a survey created by experts from the Regional Group “Training in the prevention and control of antibiotic resistance”. The questionnaire explored the number, professional and educational background, and training requirements of Healthcare-associated infections control figures in Emilia-Romagna. Results. With 73 figures dedicated to Healthcare-associated infections control, the Emilia-Romagna Region appears to be in line with the European standard ratio (1 professional every 125 beds). Professionals with a nursing background, over 50 years old and of female sex prevail in the group, while the training needs expressed include both theoretical and practical aspects. Conclusions. Healthcare assistants and nursing staff represent a fundamental resource for the implementation of infection preven)tion and control programs in our healthcare facilities; continuous, multidisciplinary and targeted training of these professionals is confirmed as necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study investigates the potential association between air pollution and the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Employing Italy as a case study, the research explores the diffusion patterns of COVID-19 within Italian provincial capitals. Findings suggest a correlation between elevated levels of air pollution and the number of confirmed cases. Cities exceeding air quality limits for PM10 or ozone for more than 100 days annually exhibited significantly higher caseloads compared to those with lower pollution levels. Additionally, the analysis reveals that hinterland locations (inland areas) with both high air pollution and low wind speed displayed a particularly pronounced increase in infection rates. Notably, over 75% of confirmed COVID-19 cases and approximately 81% of related deaths in Italy occurred in regions with high air pollution levels. These findings underscore the potential role of environmental factors in COVID-19 transmission and highlight the necessity for long-term public health strategies that integrate environmental and sustainability policies alongside medical interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

On 23 December 2022, Law 28/2022 to foster the startup ecosystem in Spain entered into force introducing, among other things, some improvements in the Special tax regime for workers that move their tax residence to Spain. This article compares the main characteristics of the Spanish tax regime to those of the analogous regimes in Italy and Portugal, two countries that, due to their location and economic and political context, are probably Spain's main competitors in terms of attracting international talent. This comparative-law analysis will hopefully bring to light principles and ideas that will help cast a critical eye over the legislator's approach to updating the Spanish special tax regime. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Resumen: Los economistas han teorizado que los sentimientos, o creencias espontáneas carentes de fundamentación económica, son un factor que influye en los comportamientos económicos. En este artículo se investiga si los sentimientos influyeron en el comportamiento empresarial tras el brote de COVID‐19. Sobre una muestra de empresas italianas se observa que, inmediatamente después del brote inicial, las expectativas empresariales de recuperación económica reflejaban opiniones en gran medida ajenas a sus experiencias durante la crisis sanitaria. Estas opiniones guardan relación con el comportamiento laboral de las empresas. Las más pesimistas eran más propensas a aplicar medidas de reducción de costos laborales, como el despido y la reducción de jornada. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a state of the art on underwater archaeology in Sicily and on the smaller islands that surround it, which make up the Sicilian Region (Italy), from its beginnings to the present day, showing the successes and failures of this outstanding line of research. It also briefly outlines the reasons why the Superintendence of the Sea has become an international benchmark. We have started with an exhaustive review of the reference bibliography and the island archives, and then synthesized the information obtained to show the main milestones of Sicilian underwater archaeology and the reasons for its success thanks to an efficient administration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Resumo O artigo discute as relações do economista Vilfredo Pareto com o fascismo italiano. Contrariando parte da literatura, conclui-se que já a partir de agosto de 1922 apoiou um golpe de Estado e a instauração de uma ditadura fascista, considerando-a um estágio necessário para o reestabelecimento da soberania central. Após a marcha sobre Roma, Pareto apoiou e colaborou com o governo, mantendo, entretanto, uma atitude independente e defendendo a normalização e constitucionalização do regime. Foi, assim, um compagnon de route do fascismo. Entre os fascistas, por sua vez, predominaram aqueles que consideravam Pareto um precursor, um apoiador do novo governo e/ou uma fonte de inspiração para o movimento. A pesquisa apoia-se na análise documental da correspondência e dos escritos de Pareto, com especial ênfase nos artigos que publicou em jornais e revistas, bem como nas opiniões a respeito, registradas na imprensa fascista da época.

Nuestro artículo se centra en la importancia del secreto y el uso de la comunicación cifrada en la Italia renacentista. En la primera parte de nuestro trabajo, exploramos algunos de los tratados más innovadores que se han escrito para enseñar a los lectores cómo cifrar un texto. Posteriormente, analizamos las tipologías de textos cifrados, así como los desafíos actuales de la investigación sobre esta fuente.

Este artigo teve como objetivo analisar o uso do ChatGPT por estudantes universitários da Universidade Degli Studi di Perugia. A pesquisa, qualitativa, envolveu a busca de artigos em plataformas como Science Direct, Google Acadêmico e SciELO. Desenvolveu-se um formulário com 17 perguntas em italiano sobre o uso da ferramenta e sua relação com a educação, enviado a 939 alunos em 10 de junho em diversos grupos de WhatsApp, permanecendo aberto até 18 de junho, com 40 respostas recebidas. Os participantes eram de diferentes cursos de graduação, mestrado e doutorado, com idades entre 19 e 36 anos. O estudo analisou as perspectivas dos estudantes italianos sobre o uso do ChatGPT na aprendizagem de línguas. O ChatGPT mostra potencial pedagógico, mas apresenta desafios como dependência excessiva, questões de equidade tecnológica e padronização da língua. A maioria dos alunos desconhece o significado do acrônimo ChatGPT, sugerindo uma visão instrumental da ferramenta. O papel do professor é visto como essencial para integrar a IA na educação de qualidade.

Los liderazgos populistas de extrema derecha están en auge. Ejemplo de ello son los casos de Santiago Abascal, Marine Le Pen y Matteo Salvini. Los resultados obtenidos por sus partidos a nivel nacional y en las últimas elecciones al Parlamento europeo, los sitúa en un plano destacado dentro de los liderazgos populistas de extrema derecha en Europa. Las redes sociales y la difusión de sus discursos a través de ellas han resultado una herramienta fundamental para ganar presencia mediática y ocupar un espacio importante en el panorama político de sus países. Así pues, el objetivo fundamental de la presente investigación es comparar, desde el Análisis Crítico del Discurso, los discursos emitidos por estos líderes en Twitter en períodos de campaña electoral1. Para ello, se han realizado diversos tipos de análisis. En primer lugar, un análisis pragmático mediante el cual se extraen los mensajes implícitos de sus postulados. En segundo lugar, se examina la representación de los actores, a nivel léxico, en el discurso de estos líderes. Con todo ello, se realiza un análisis comparado entre los discursos. De este, se concluye que existe una matriz ideológica transversal camuflada bajo la idea de sentido común y que busca crear las condiciones para una nueva forma de entender lo político.

The author describes the genesis of the work Asphalt Rundown by Robert Smithson, an important American artist of the 20th century (1938-1973) and approaches Smithson‘s work and artistic attitude with the help of aerial photographs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Resumen: En este artículo se investiga la heterogeneidad de las plataformas de servicio doméstico y de cuidados en Italia a partir del análisis de dos casos concretos: una plataforma que conecta la oferta y la demanda (Helpling), reforzando la informalidad del sector, y otra que actúa como empleadora (Batmaid). Se constata que las plataformas digitales pueden introducir una lógica empresarial en un sector poco organizado. Surge así un potencial de negociación colectiva de ámbito empresarial respecto de las plataformas y los modelos conexos, algo que los sindicatos no han tenido en cuenta hasta la fecha al no reconocer las necesidades de los trabajadores domésticos de plataformas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article shifts the focus to the planet of youth, the most neglected aspect of the history teaching debate. The scandalised tones about the alleged cultural involution of the younger generations arise from the inability to see who one has in front of one's eyes except through the lens of the past; and from the conviction that one can regulate complex processes such as education from above, without taking note of how the power of the school has been reduced within ever-changing societies, where the digital revolution affects the forma mentis. By a sort of paradox, the problems of teaching history do not seem to inhabit history. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Romanian Revolution of December 1989, during and after this historical moment, is documented in the Archivio Storico della Presidenza della Repubblica, Ufficio Per Gli Affari Diplomatici. These documents concern several aspects: the authorities and events in Romania; interventions by the Italian authorities in Romania; telegrams congratulating President Francesco Cossiga for his stance on the bloody repression of demonstrators; telegrams and declarations of solidarity with the Romanian people, issued either by Italian politicians or by Romanian refugees in Italy; telegrams urging international adoption procedures, sent by Italian adoptive families and addressed to President Cossiga; and telegrams concerning international aid to Romania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Como parte de los estudios en curso del género Chenopodium s. l., se descubrieron 20 poblaciones de Oxybasis rubra var. rubra en Cerdeña, representando una confirmación de este taxon para la flora de la isla. De hecho, según la literatura, O. rubra fue indicada de manera diferente en Cerdeña a lo largo del tiempo como presente, dudosa o ausente. Se dan caracteres morfológicos, así como datos ecológicos y corológicos. Se proporcionan notas nomenclaturales sobre los nombres C. blitoides and C. humile, y se proponen neotipificaciones utilizando especímenes conservados, respectivamente, en los herbarios BR y K.