Proposta di traduzione del fumetto Dodici di Zerocalcare

ABSTRACT The aim of this dissertation is to provide a translation from Italian into Russian of the graphic novel Dodici by Zerocalcare. The book is a comic horror story set in Rebibbia, a district of Rome. The plot revolves around the adventures of a group of friends as they attempt to save themselves from the zombie epidemic that has affected their neighborhood. This thesis consists of three chapters. The first chapter provides an insight into the history of comics, starting with its precursors and ending with modern times. Then it proceeds to carry out an analysis of the language of the comics and to list the different types and genres of comics. The chapter ends with a brief walk through the history of comics in Italy and Russia. The second chapter opens with an introduction to the author and his works, followed by the plot of the comic book and its analysis. The main part of this chapter concerns the proposed translation of the first 52 pages. Finally, the third chapter gives a commentary on the translation that was carried out, analyzing the major difficulties encountered during the translation process and suggesting some suitable translation strategies to solve these problems.

Fotovoltaico di I^ e II^ generazione: differenze tecniche e vantaggi di installazione. Studio di un caso mediante software PVSyst

Le energie rinnovabili rappresentano il presente e allo stesso tempo il futuro della produzione elettrica mondiale. Produrre sempre più energia da fonti rinnovabili è una necessità condivisa da tutti i Paesi del mondo per cercare di dare un freno agli evidenti problemi climatici e alle continue minacce subite dall’ecosistema, che stanno condizionando il pianeta negli ultimi anni. Nel corso di questo elaborato ci si è concentrati soprattutto sul fotovoltaico, che a differenza delle altre fonti, essendo alimentato dall’energia solare è ben distribuito in quasi tutto il pianeta e nel corso degli ultimi anni ha avuto una crescita e una diffusione esponenziali in Italia e nel resto del mondo. La sempre crescente innovazione nel campo dei materiali utilizzati, permette ad oggi una maggiore scelta della tipologia di pannello da installare, sulla base dei vari fattori che possono influenzarne efficienza e rendimento. L’obiettivo finale è quello di avere tutti i dati necessari per effettuare l’analisi e il confronto tra le simulazioni di funzionamento di diverse tipologie di fotovoltaico, valutandone, oltre all’aspetto tecnico, anche la convenienza e i vantaggi in termini di rendimento. Durante lo sviluppo della tesi, le simulazioni sono state condotte prendendo come riferimento un capannone industriale ubicato nella stazione ferroviaria di Bologna Interporto, analizzando poi i dati mediante l’ausilio del software PVSyst. per confrontare i dati e i risultati ottenuti all’interno di un resoconto che evidenzi le maggiori differenze e la soluzione più vantaggiosa in termini di rendimento.

La sfida di educare alla financial literacy: realizzazione e analisi di un percorso didattico, rivolto a studenti della scuola di II grado, attraverso gli strumenti della didattica della matematica

La financial literacy viene definita dall’Ocse come il processo per mezzo del quale i cittadini migliorano la loro comprensione su prodotti finanziari, i concetti ad essi correlati e i rischi associati e, attraverso l’informazione, l’istruzione e consigli oggettivi, sviluppano le capacità e la fiducia nella propria consapevolezza dei rischi e delle opportunità finanziarie, di sapere dove chiedere aiuto, e intraprendere altre azioni efficaci per migliorare il proprio benessere economico. Attraverso una contestualizzazione sociale, scolastica e metodologica, il lavoro di tesi si propone di indagare i livelli di financial literacy tra gli studenti di quattro classi superiori di diverso grado. Una prima indagine avviene attraverso un pre-test sulle conoscenze finanziarie, cultura e rapporto affettivo con il mondo finanziario. Successivamente viene proposto un percorso composto da tre attività originali riguardanti il “gioco in borsa”, la pianificazione e il futuro, e le leggi finanziarie. Si analizzano: l’applicazione di conoscenze matematiche, i ragionamenti e gli atteggiamenti degli studenti nelle quattro classi.

Clinical Validity of the Protocol for Multi-Professional Centers for the Determination of Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders. Part II

The aims of this study were to analyze the criterion and construct validity of Part II of the protocol for multi-professional centers for the determination of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (ProTMDMulti) as a measure of TMD severity. The study was conducted on eight asymptomatic subjects (CG) and 30 subjects with articular TMD (TMDG), according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (RDC/TMD). The ProTMDMulti-Part II was validated using the Helkimo Clinical Dysfunction Index (Di). The construct validity was tested using the analysis of the ability of ProTMDMulti-part II to differentiate the CG from the TMDG and to measure the changes that occurred in the TMDG between the period before and after TMD treatment. Correlations between the Di and the ProTMDMulti-Part II scores were calculated using the Spearman test. Inter- and intragroup comparisons were made (p<0.05). There was a statistically significant correlation between the Helkimo Clinical Dysfunction Index (Di) and the severity scores of the ProTMDMulti-Part II. There was a significant difference between TMDG and CG regarding the severity of signs and symptoms. The present study provides statistical evidence of the clinical validity of the ProTMDmulti-Part II as a measure of the severity of TMD symptoms.

Cytotoxic iron chelators: Characterization of the structure, solution chemistry and redox activity of ligands and iron complexes of the di-2-pyridyl ketone isonicotinoyl hydrazone (HPKIH) analogues

Di-2-pyridyl ketone isonicotinoyl hydrazone (HPKIH) and a range of its analogues comprise a series of monobasic acids that are capable of binding iron (Fe) as tridentate (N,N,O) ligands. Recently, we have shown that these chelators are highly cytotoxic, but show selective activity against cancer cells. Particularly interesting was the fact that cytotoxicity of the HPKIH analogues is maintained even after complexation with Fe. To understand the potent anti-tumor activity of these compounds, we have fully characterized their chemical properties. This included examination of the solution chemistry and X-ray crystal structures of both the ligands and Fe complexes from this class and the ability of these complexes to mediate redox reactions. Potentiometric titrations demonstrated that all chelators are present predominantly in their charge-neutral form at physiological pH (7.4), allowing access across biological membranes. Keto-enol tautomerism of the ligands was identified, with the tautomers exhibiting distinctly different protonation constants. Interestingly, the chelators form low-spin (diamagnetic) divalent Fe complexes in solution. The chelators form distorted octahedral complexes with Fe-II, with two tridentate ligands arranged in a meridional fashion. Electrochemistry of the Fe complexes in both aqueous and non-aqueous solutions revealed that the complexes are oxidized to their ferric form at relatively high potentials, but this oxidation is coupled to a rapid reaction with water to form a hydrated (carbinolamine) derivative, leading to irreversible electrochemistry. The Fe complexes of the HPKIH analogues caused marked DNA degradation in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. This observation confirms that Fe complexes from the HPKIH series mediate Fenton chemistry and do not repel DNA. Collectively, studies on the solution chemistry and structure of these HPKIH analogues indicate that they can bind cellular Fe and enhance its redox activity, resulting in oxidative damage to vital biomolecules.

Risk perception about zoonoses in immigrants and Italian workers in Northwestern Italy

OBJETIVO: To assess factors associated with a low risk perception of zoonoses and to identify the gaps in knowledge about transmission and prevention of zoonoses in immigrant and Italian workers. MÉTODOS: A cross-sectional study with 175 workers in the agro-livestock and agro-food industry in Piemonte, Italy, was carried out. Data were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire based on knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey. We calculated proportions and used chi-square tests and odds ratios to assess associations. Eight individual interviews with key informants on immigration and public health in Piemonte were carried out. RESULTADOS: Participants were 82 (47%) Italians and 93 (53%) immigrants. Immigrants were from Romania, Morocco, Albania, India, China, Argentina, Peru, Macedonia, Ivory Coast, Ukraine and Colombia. The study revealed significant differences in risk perception at work (p = 0.001). We found associations between "not having correct knowledge about zoonoses" and the following variables: i. "being immigrant" OR = 4.1 (95%CI 1.7;9.8 p ≤ 0.01); ii. "working in the livestock industry" OR = 2.9 (95%CI 1.2;15.4 p = 0.01); and iii. "being an unqualified worker" OR = 4.4 (95%CI 2.9;15.4 p ≤ 0.01). Another strong association was found between being immigrant and having a low job qualification OR = 6.7 (IC95% 2.9 - 15.4 p ≤ 0.01). Asian immigrants were the group with the highest frequency of risky behaviours and the lowest level of knowledge about zoonoses. CONCLUSÕES: Our results indicate that there were differences in risk perception of zoonoses between the groups participating in our study. These results suggest that immigrant status can be considered a risk factor for having lower risk perception and lower level of knowledge of zoonoses at work. There is a relationship between this specific knowledge of zoonoses and lack of training and instruction among migrant populations. Our results stress the need for developing education programs on zoonoses prevention among the immigrant population in Piemonte, Italy.

Y Trinuclear Cu-II structural isomers coordination, magnetism, electrochemistry and catalytic activity towards the oxidation of alkanes

The reaction of the Schiff base (3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzylidene)-2-hydroxybenzohydrazide (H3L) with copper(II) nitrate, acetate or metaborate has led to the isomeric complexes [Cu-3(L)(2)(MeOH)(4)] (1), [Cu-3(L)(2)(MeOH)(2)]2MeOH (2) and [Cu-3(L)(2)(MeOH)(4)] (3), respectively, in which the ligand L exhibits dianionic (HL2-, in 1) or trianionic (L3-, in 2 and 3) pentadentate 1O,O,N:2N,O chelation modes. Complexes 1-3 were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, single-crystal X-ray crystallography, electrochemical methods and variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility measurements, which indicated that the intratrimer antiferromagnetic coupling is strong in the three complexes and that there exists very weak ferromagnetic intermolecular interactions in 1 but weak antiferromagnetic intermolecular interactions in both 2 and 3. Electrochemical experiments showed that in complexes 1-3 the Cu-II ions can be reduced, in distinct steps, to Cu-I and Cu-0. All the complexes act as efficient catalyst precursors under mild conditions for the peroxidative oxidation of cyclohexane to cyclohexyl hydroperoxide, cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone, leading to overall yields (based on the alkane) of up to 31% (TON = 1.55x10(3)) after 6 h in the presence of pyrazinecarboxylic acid.

Filosofi, uomini e bruti. Note per la storia di un'antropologia

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The role of Di-iron proteins in pathogen resistance

Dissertation presented to obtain the Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry

Estudo Antropométrico de pré-escolares da calha do Rio Negro, Amazonas, Brasil. II- Barcelos

Foi realizado no município de Barcelos (1995) estudo transversal, onde avaliou-se o estado nutricional de 240 pré-escolares da área urbana e 43 na área rural, por meio de avaliação antropométrica, adotando-se a classificação de Gomez e os critérios propostos pela OMS. Constatou-se pela classificação de Gomez, que 41,7% das crianças da área urbana apresentavam algum grau de desnutrição, predominando a forma leve- (DI) 32,1%, acometendo indistintamente todas as faixas etárias, sendo de apenas 2,5% a ocorrência da forma grave (DIII). Na área rural, o quadro registrado não difere muito quanto a intensidade (37,2%), contudo, mostra-se mais atenuado em relação a gravidade da desnutrição. Segundo os critérios da OMS, 31,1% das crianças do município apresentavam inadequação no indicador “altura/idade” (desnutrição crônica), constatando-se uma relativa proteção nas crianças no primeiro ano de vida (10,2%). A inadequação no indicador “peso/altura” (desnutrição aguda), foi constatada em apenas 4,2% dos pré-escolares do município, acometendo principalmente as crianças no primeiro ano de vida. Estes resultados evidenciam as precárias condições de saúde e nutrição da referida população.

La dimensione di diritto fondamentale della maternità nel Diritto dell’Unione: politiche europee di conciliazione della vita famigliare e della vita professionale in tempo di crisi

Dissertação de mestrado em Direito da União Europeia

La televisione nella vita quotidiana dei bambini. II contesto come testo

(Excerto) La ricerca sociologica si colloca sempre in un hie et nunc e lo studio di cui parlen) nel mio intervento non sfugge a questa inconveniente. Come altri studi empirici sui rapporto tra giovani e media, questa lavoro e nato, innanzitutto, dagli interrogativi suscitati dai miei figli, quando erano ancora piccoli. Non posso escludere che quest' interesse sia una sorta di tentativo inconscio di placare Ia mia coscienza di fronte ai problemi che facevo fatica a risolvere ali'interno della mia famiglia. Permettetemi anche di soffermarmi brevemente sui mio paese, il Portogalla, e sulla sua realtii culturale e politica. Vorrei sottolineare che, in una prospettiva di lungo peri ado, alia maniera di Braude!, il mio ·paese ha ritrovato Ia democrazia moho recentemente, dopa mezzo secolo di oscurantismo e di repressione del pensiero e della partecipazione attiva dei cittadini alia vita sociale.

Annali di botanica.

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