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Among the different types of anthropological items that have been amassed over time for research and didactic purposes (e.g. identified human osteological series and anthropometric instruments), plaster face cast collections still enclose a sensitive nature when exposed in museums, being midway between objects and human remains, between scientific items and cultural heritage. The present work focuses on the plaster face casts stored at the Anthropological Collections of the Museum System of the University of Bologna (Bologna, Italy). The main subject is a series of copies of the human facial masks realised by Lidio Cipriani (1892–1962), an anthropologist of the University of Florence, during his scientific missions in African and Asian regions during the European colonial expansion. Starting from this collection, we want to emphasise our recent experience as the Self Steering Committee of the University of Bologna for the pillar Cultural Heritage of the alliance Una Europa, aimed at critically reflecting on the value of those plaster face casts, unveiling their dissonance. Then, we will present our results in the frame of the renewed principles of the discipline, reflecting on the scientific, cultural and social implications that this kind of anthropological asset may have today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The expansion of higher education has led to a more diverse student population, theorized around the concept of the non-traditional student. This term is used to describe students whose socio-demographic characteristics, motivations, study engagement and experiences differ from those of traditional higher education participants. The non-traditional student population is a highly heterogeneous group in which the individual student presents with specific motivations, needs, and constraints, but a common requirement is for more flexible teaching and learning methods to meet their complex educational needs. We here examine this demand for flexibility through the preferences students express for online teaching methods, and we investigate whether differences between traditional and non-traditional students are mainly due to inequalities, the role of parental education in particular, or on the contrary, whether they are related to certain characteristics such as age, employment and residential status. The data used in this investigation was collected during the period characterized by the containment measures linked to the Covid-19 pandemic from students enrolled at the University of Bologna. The results of the investigation presented below confirm that non-traditional students exhibit a clear preference for online as opposed to face-to-face learning and that parental education is particularly relevant for those under 25. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Sorin Stati was a prestigious Romanian scientist whose 54-year of scientific activity included 220 papers and 130 lectures. Born in Romania, he studied at the University of Bucharest and worked from the beginning as a member of large research teams within the Romanian Academy. Single and collaborative works written up until 1972 and published in the country were exceptional, decisively changing the movement of Romanian linguistic ideas. After 1972, when he emigrated to Italy, the distinguished professor held a second doctorate and a chair at the University of Bologna. From then until his death, through his works and throughout his activity, he opened new theoretical perspectives both in the study of syntax and pragmatics, dialogue, in the analysis of the 'transfrastic' relationships, lexicology and semantics. His ability to influence these fields lies in the volumes that the international academic community offered at the age of 65, but also in the number of articles and homage volumes dedicated to Sorin Stati after 2008, the year of his death. The publication of his works continued ten years after his death. I personally owe him a large part of my linguistic thinking, being decisively influenced by his wonderful and fertile ideas during the period when I was preparing my PhD thesis. The bibliography of Sorin Stati's works, as seen above, was made up of two incomplete editions, without being unified so far with his other works. That is what we intended in this article. In addition to the previous bibliographies, we record here the understandings, respectively the reviews of his works, but also the homage articles and volumes without which, we think, a bibliography of any scientist remains incomplete. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article reports the effects of incomplete ionization on the low power performance of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) n-p-n dual-gate tunnel field-effect transistors (TFET) through calibrated technology computer-aided design simulations. The effects of drain-induced barrier thinning and resistivity profiles are reported for the proposed device in the presence and absence of incomplete ionization. A current sensitivity parameter is considered for analysis, which refers to the deviation of the drain current of the device with incomplete ionization included from the case without incomplete ionization. Considering the Altermatt incomplete ionization parameters for boron and arsenic dopants in the device of interest, this article presents the investigation of incomplete ionization for various gate work functions, and mobility models (doping-dependent models: Masetti, Arora, and Philips Unified, and mobility degradation models: University of Bologna, Lombardi, and Inversion and Accumulation Layer). The impact of a trap-assisted tunneling model on sensitivity is also reported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Embryo transfer (ET) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are widely used in equine species, but their effects on fetal adnexa and neonates have not been investigated yet. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate whether pregnancies obtained by ET or ICSI could be associated with the presence of macroscopic alterations of fetal membranes (FM) and umbilical cord (UC) and if the use of these techniques could influence neonatal outcome. Sixty-six light breed mares hospitalized at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Bologna, for attending delivery were included in the study. Mares were divided into Artificial Insemination (AI; 32/66 mares, 48 %), Embryo Transfer (ET; 12/66 mares, 18.2 %) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI; 22/66 mares, 33 %) groups. All the medical reports of mares and their foals were reviewed and data about mare, pregnancy, foaling, fetal membranes, umbilical cord and foal were recorded. The occurrence of dystocia resulted statistically different between AI group and ICSI group (p = 0.0066), and between AI group and ET group (p = 0.044). Macroscopic examination of FM revealed alterations in 30/66 mares (46 %): 8/32 in AI (25 %), 7/12 in ET (58 %) and 15/22 in ICSI (68 %) with significant lower incidence in AI compared to ET (p = 0.04) and ICSI (p = 0.002) groups. Alterations reported were chorionic villi hypoplasia, chorioallantois edema, allantois cysts, necrotic areas and greenish-grey concretions. Total length of UC resulted significantly shorter in ICSI group (49 ± 9 cm; p < 0.03) compared to AI (60 ± 17 cm) and ET (59 ± 15 cm). However, there were no differences in the incidence of foals' diseases at birth and in foals' survival among groups (p > 0.05). The results demonstrate that transfer of in vivo or in vitro produced embryos may lead to alterations of placental development, as observed in other species, without being associated with a higher incidence of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Further studies about trophoblast development, FM histological evaluation, and placental gene expression should be carried out to clarify the mechanisms underlying the placental alterations. • Total length of umbilical cord resulted significantly shorter in ICSI foals. • In vivo or in vitro ARTs may lead to dystocic delivery. • In vivo or in vitro ARTs may lead to alterations of placental development. • In vivo or in vitro ARTs is not associated with neonatal morbidity/mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper provides a critical analysis of Freire's Italian reception and argues that reinventing Freire requires us to historicise and to contextualise his legacy, which in Italy makes sense in consonance with the already existing Italian popular education tradition. Based on the case study of his 1989 honorary degree at the University of Bologna, this article investigates Freire's influence in academia by comparing two generations of scholars and activists who have received Freire in different ways. Drawing on interviews to key informants who belong to two generations of educators influenced by Freire, this paper argues that the Italian Freire's renaissance is associated with the growing need for a generation of militant educators to find a theoretical framework to oppose the hegemony of both neo-liberal and neo-nationalist discourses in education. The reasons for Freire's reinvention in the academic sphere are investigated and the profile of the second generation of Freireans in Italy traced out, highlighting both continuities and tensions with the first one. Finally, the motives for Freire's success in today's Italy are presented in seven main theses, showing that many of them are made possible by virtue of the political, cultural and pedagogical background that made Freire's re-invention in an Italian context possible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The “Luigi Cattaneo” Anatomical Wax Collection belongs to the network of Museums and Collections of the University of Bologna. It is closely related to the Anatomy Centre of the Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences of the University of Bologna, and holds a significant place in the history of medicine, art, and scientific innovation. This review explores the museum’s rich historical background, its cultural importance, and its role in promoting the encounter between the past and the present. Preserving the legacy of anatomical wax modelling, the museum adapts to modern education and to research needs. It bridges artistic expression and scientific knowledge, emphasizing the importance of art as a tool of medical education. In this context, augmented reality, 3D models, CT scan and new methods of communication, integrate tradition and progress, expanding anatomical exploration. As part of the University of Bologna, the Collection catalyzes interdisciplinary collaboration, unlocking new scientific avenues. It works as a bridge through time, uniting craftsmanship, exploration, and knowledge-seeking in the study of the human body. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The document titled "Reviewer List 2023" is a comprehensive list of individuals who reviewed manuscripts for the Journal of Aerospace Engineering during a specific period. The list consists of reviewers from different institutions and universities worldwide, including the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Texas A&M University, Rolls-Royce, and the University of Bologna, among others. These reviewers bring a wide range of expertise and perspectives to the field of aerospace engineering, reflecting the global nature of research in this field. [Extracted from the article]

This paper reconstructs the process of identification and understanding of an ensemble of historic physics instruments carried out between 2021 and 2022 at the Department of Physics and Astronomy "Augusto Righi" of the University of Bologna. The ensemble of 244 instruments is part of the Collection of Physics of the University and corresponds to the main core of the nineteenth-century Cabinet of Physics of the University of Bologna. After a brief recollection of the complex history of the cabinet the paper brings into light the different aspects involved in the identification and understanding of a scientific instrument. The various challenges concern the use of the resources available, the role of the experts, the study in situ and the use of original archive sources. In addition, a contextualization of the present study in the current literature on material culture studies and history of scientific instruments will bring to light the importance of the analysis of historical and trade catalogues, both for retracing the trajectories of a specific artefact and for the study of its relationships with users, donors, collectors, previous owners, and other objects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) patients suffering of oligo‐anodontia require early dental treatment to improve oral functions and reduce social impairment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the skeletal growth, implant and prosthetic survival rate, success, and complications after the rehabilitation with a maxillary denture and an implant‐supported overdenture provided by a sliding bar in case of severe hypodontia/anodontia related to HED. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study began in 2009. Nine patients over 7 years old with HED and associated oligo‐anodontia who presented at the University of Bologna for dental treatment were included in the study. They were first treated with conventional dentures and then with a maxillary denture and an implant‐supported overdenture with a sliding bar connected to two implants placed in the anterior mandible. The subjects treated were followed for 3–12 years. In each case, orthopanoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographic exam were taken before implant placement and annually after prosthetic load. Vertical and transverse dimensions of the mandible in the symphysis area at implant sites were taken on the lateral cephalometric radiography at the time of implant placement and after 5 years from the prosthetic loading to assess the presence or absence of an anterior mandibular growth. Biologic and mechanical complications were also recorded at every visit. Results: A mandibular vertical growth under the implant apex, at the implant neck, and a sagittal growth of the symphysis after 5 years from the prosthetic loading were observed and measured. Implant and prosthetic success and survival rates were 100% after 8.1 years (mean) follow‐up period. No complications were reported except in one patient, where the repositioning of a retentive cap on the counter bar in the superstructure was necessary after 3 years from the prosthetic loading. Conclusions: The present study suggests that the growth of the mandible near implant sites continues even after their positioning. Implants can be successfully placed and provide support for prosthetic rehabilitation in preteens patients with HED. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This article describes the interviews the authors conducted in late 2021 with 19 researchers at the Department of Classical Philology and Italian Studies at the University of Bologna. The main purpose was to shed light on the definition of the word "data" in the humanities domain, as far as FAIR data management practices are concerned, and on what researchers think of the term. Design/methodology/approach: The authors invited one researcher for each of the official disciplinary areas represented within the department and all 19 accepted to participate in the study. Participants were then divided into five main research areas: philology and literary criticism, language and linguistics, history of art, computer science and archival studies. The interviews were transcribed and analysed using a grounded theory approach. Findings: A list of 13 research data types has been compiled thanks to the information collected from participants. The term "data" does not emerge as especially problematic, although a good deal of confusion remains. Looking at current research management practices, methodologies and teamwork appear more central than previously reported. Originality/value: Our findings confirm that "data" within the FAIR framework should include all types of inputs and outputs humanities research work with, including publications. Also, the participants of this study appear ready for a discussion around making their research data FAIR: they do not find the terminology particularly problematic, while they rely on precise and recognised methodologies, as well as on sharing and collaboration with colleagues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Humans and dogs commonly share the same domestic environment. Europe, and Italy specifically, have a substantial and growing dog population. Potentially zoonotic parasites may be harbored even by dogs receiving regular veterinary care. Thus, transmission of zoonotic or potentially zoonotic parasites to owners and their families should not be underestimated. Frequently, endoparasite infections occur as a subclinical infection and clinicopathological alterations have been documented including anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and eosinophilia. The aim of this large retrospective secondary data study was to analyze coprological endoparasite results and putative risk factors obtained from owned dogs, through a 9-year-period (2011–2019). Possible associations between diagnosed endoparasites and sex, age, seasonality, and year of examination were evaluated. Additionally, parasitological diagnoses were combined to complete blood count parameters and biochemical profiles, when available, to check for any possible hematological alteration from parasitism. A total of 1,972 dogs were evaluated for endoparasites using common fecal diagnostic tests over a 9-year period. The overall proportion of endoparasite-positive animals was 10%. The most common endoparasites detected were Cystoisospora spp. (3%), Toxocara canis (2.8%), Giardia duodenalis (1.6%), and Trichuris vulpis (1.2%). Of these parasites detected, Toxocara poses the greatest zoonotic risk, while Giardia species are considered to have a low potential to be zoonotic. There was no significant diagnostic trend across the years through the study period. Dogs were more frequently diagnosed endoparasite-positive when young and during cold seasons compared to the baselines of mature dogs and warm seasons. The clinicopathological profiles indicated that parasitized dogs had mild hematological alterations. The frequency of detected potentially zoonotic endoparasites in this study highlights that the risk should not be underestimated. Parasitic infection was found to be mostly dependent on age and season. Having this information may help clinicians to develop anthelmintic protocols to reduce the risk of transmission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aim: Seasonal changes, especially temperature and photoperiod, are well-known determining factors of swine reproductive capacity, but the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. This study aimed to investigate the effect of age and seasonal variations on boar seminal plasma steroids (dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA], cortisol [CORT], and testosterone [TEST]) over 1 year. Materials and Methods: Four commercial hybrid adult boars (Large White × Duroc), aged between 12 and 44 months, were repeatedly evaluated at the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences of the University of Bologna. Daily temperature and light hours relating to the collection date were considered for each observation within the four astronomical seasons: Winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Hormones were quantified using radioimmunoassay. The association between seasonal factors and hormone concentrations was evaluated using linear regression models. Univariate models were estimated for each hormone to assess the influence of the independent variables; two multivariate models were assessed to evaluate the effect of temperature and daylight hours, including boar and season factors. Results: Age significantly affected all analyzed hormones (CORT p < 0.0001; DHEA p < 0.0001; and TEST p < 0.0001). The highest average levels were found for each hormone during summertime, suggesting a positive correlation between steroid concentrations with temperature and light hours. Conclusion: The results of this study support the hypothesis that the increase in external temperature and light hours is somehow associated with higher levels of steroid concentrations in the seminal plasma of in-housed boars. These findings may help further investigate seasonal fluctuations in reproductive outcomes, which are well-known for porcine species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides insights into recent advancements in oncology. Topics include a information on study from the University of Bologna which underscores the pivotal role of the intestinal microbiome in pediatric stem cell transplants; researchers at UCLA make strides in liquid biopsy technology; and a study at the Karolinska Institute highlights the efficacy of combining artificial intelligence with radiologists in breast cancer diagnosis through mammography.

The University of Bologna and the British School conducted archaeological excavations at the Latin sanctuary site of Monte Rinaldo in 2022. The main objective was to complete the excavation of buildings discovered in 2018 and partially excavated in 2019. The excavations revealed new sections of an early Imperial complex and further Republican structures. The newly discovered rooms were likely part of an adjoining building, possibly used for practical purposes. The excavation also uncovered evidence of a retaining wall and hydraulic infrastructure, suggesting the importance of water in the sanctuary. The structures belonged to the main monumental phase of the religious complex and formed part of the sacred space on its western side. The research at Monte Rinaldo was conducted in collaboration with the Soprintendenza ABAP, and the excavations were part of a long-term research agreement between the University of Bologna, the British School at Rome, and ARCADRIA. [Extracted from the article]

MS Vienna, Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, 5311, fol. 137r, contains an unusual record of astronomical observations, among which are measurements of solar and stellar altitudes carried out with large quadrants in Bologna, Montpellier, and Genoa between 1305 and 1312. An analysis of this observational data reveals a high level of precision and accuracy, as the astronomer responsible achieved a mean error of only 0;2° during an extended run of measurements of solar noon altitudes made between December 1305 and March 1306. Other passages on the same manuscript page mention Johannes de Luna, a German astrologer-astronomer active in Bologna between c. 1299 and 1312. References to his name in 14th-century manuscripts shed light on his involvement in contemporary attempts to correct the Toledan Tables and revise their model of precession on an observational basis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

MySIGN is a new wearable device for multiparametric remote monitoring developed by the Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Research (CIRI) of the University of Bologna. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of data collection through MySIGN and the characterization of the signals and data recorded through the device. Healthy volunteers were asked to wear MySIGN and perform three tasks: Rest (R), Deep breathing test (DB), and a six-minute walking test (6MWT). During each task, the following parameters were collected via MySIGN: absolute bioimpedance value (BioZ), bioimpedance variation (Δ BioZ), respiratory rate, heart rate, ECG QT interval, blood oxygen saturation, and temperature. Fifteen volunteers were enrolled (nine females (60%), mean age 3 5. 8 ± 9. 3 years). The parameters collected by the device were successfully recorded during the three tasks. BioZ values neither varied among the three tasks nor by stratifying the population according to age, whereas BioZ values were higher for subjects with a body mass index (BMI) > 2 3 kg/m2. Δ BioZ remained unchanged regardless of the task, age, and BMI. MySIGN allows effective multiparametric data collection. The Δ BioZ might be a good value for estimating lung congestion because it is less influenced by other variables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of reading habits on academic performances have been carefully investigated, but little is known about the effects of academic achievements on students' leisure reading. This paper investigates this issue by estimating the effects of academic achievements, proxied by the number of exams passed, on leisure reading, measured by the number of leisure books read in a year. Using an online survey submitted to the students at the University of Bologna, Italy, we adopt a two‐step control‐function technique to control for endogeneity. The empirical evidence suggests the existence of a negative relationship between students' academic achievements and the time devoted to leisure reading. This result holds for students of different fields of study and is stronger for male students. The Blinder–Oaxaca decomposition supports the existence of a gender‐specific idiosyncratic effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Andrea Conte is an Italian artist, activist and environmental engineer specializing in sustainability. Active since the end of the 90s, the artist combines his scientific training, doctorate in Environmental Engineering, post-doctoral collaborations with the University of Bologna and Columbia University of New York on the sustainable management of resources in different climatic conditions, with the personal artistic path. His research focuses on the relationship between the built environment and the natural landscape. His conceptual imagery is characterized by the presence of natural elements, such as rocks and minerals. Through these symbols, Conte intertwines ecology, urban planning and environmental sustainability, with the idea of teaching and promoting sustainable and eco-centric development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]