This article focuses on the study of the places where spouses first met in contemporary Italy.Using data provided by the nationally representative survey“Family,Social Subjects and the Life Cycle”,carried out in 201...This article focuses on the study of the places where spouses first met in contemporary Italy.Using data provided by the nationally representative survey“Family,Social Subjects and the Life Cycle”,carried out in 2016 by Italian National Institute of Statistics(Istat)and made available in 2020,the article investigates trends in couples’places of meeting and the relation between contexts of meeting and structural determinants such as social class and territorial affiliation.The results support the idea that even in contemporary societies partner’s choice is shaped by a set of social and cultural constraints and is not solely the result of personal preferences inspired by the ideal of romantic love.展开更多
Background Paranoia exists in the general population,both in adults and in children,and is a key feature of schizotypy and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.Attempts to develop child-appropriate tools to assess childho...Background Paranoia exists in the general population,both in adults and in children,and is a key feature of schizotypy and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.Attempts to develop child-appropriate tools to assess childhood suspiciousness and its correlation with developmental psychopathology are underdeveloped but crucial.Aims This study examines the prevalence and structure of childhood mistrust and its correlations with internalising and externalising problems in non-clinical and clinical samples using a newly validated Italian Social Mistrust Scale(SMS).Methods Children aged 8-14 years old from a nonclinical(n=242)and a clinical sample with anxiety and/or mood disorder(n=44)were recruited.All children completed the SMS and a standardised battery of tests measuring schizotypal traits,anxiety,depression and internalising/externalising problems.Results The total Mistrust Score was positively skewed,with 50%of children scoring≤3 points and 15%scoring≥7 points.Factor analyses revealed a threefactor model(ie,General Mistrust,Home Mistrust and School Mistrust)replicating the original English SMS.As expected,childhood mistrust was positively correlated with schizotypal traits,anxiety and depression in the nonclinical sample(r=0.49,0.42 and 0.54,respectively)and in the clinical sample(r=0.75,0.51 and 0.85,respectively).Finally,the SMS showed an overall moderate internal reliability(α)in the non-clinical sample(α=0.74),and a good internal reliability in the clinical sample(α=0.83).Conclusions Consistent with previous studies,childhood mistrust—as measured by the newly translated Italian SMS—exists on a continuum of severity and is associated with higher levels of childhood psychopathology.Exploring social mistrust and suspiciousness in childhood can support clinicians and researchers,and could help develop preventive interventions during early development,particularly for children at risk of specific emotional and behavioural challenges.展开更多
From 31 March to 9 April 2025,at the invitation of Friends of China Parliamentary Association of Italy,Albania-China Friendship Association of Albania and Lao Peace and Solidarity Committee of Laos,Liu Hongcai,Vice-Pr...From 31 March to 9 April 2025,at the invitation of Friends of China Parliamentary Association of Italy,Albania-China Friendship Association of Albania and Lao Peace and Solidarity Committee of Laos,Liu Hongcai,Vice-President of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU),and former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee(IDCPC)led a CAFIU delegation to visit Italy,Albania and Laos.The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with political leaders as well as think tanks and civil society representatives from the three countries on such issues as bilateral relations,people-to-people exchanges,dialogue among civilisations,as well as international and regional affairs.展开更多
With the deepening cultural and economic ties between China and Italy,Chinese language education in Italy has been at the forefront of Europe,and significant progress has been made in localized teaching in Italy.Howev...With the deepening cultural and economic ties between China and Italy,Chinese language education in Italy has been at the forefront of Europe,and significant progress has been made in localized teaching in Italy.However,the current“Chinese language craze”in Italy seems to have cooled down,and the demand for Italians to learn Chinese has stabilized or even declined.This phenomenon involves multiple factors.From the perspective of cross-cultural perspective,this paper analyzes the current development status of Chinese language education in Italy,as well as the practical problems existing in various aspects such as teachers,textbooks,and curriculum settings.It explores the key factors for the better development of Chinese language education in Italy and provides suggestions on how to solve the current problems,aiming to promote the sound development of Chinese language education in Italy.展开更多
The phenomenon of marital dissolution in later life,also referred to as“gray divorce”,is described on the rise in contemporary Western societies.This article contributes to the study of marriage breakdown in older a...The phenomenon of marital dissolution in later life,also referred to as“gray divorce”,is described on the rise in contemporary Western societies.This article contributes to the study of marriage breakdown in older age,with a specific focus on Italian society.First,the temporal trends of this phenomenon are reconstructed using official statistics.The data reveal that,although still relatively rare,the dissolution of marriage in later life is expanding in Italy.The analysis of the period from 1974 to 2015 indicates a rise in the average age at separation,a higher percentage of spouses over 50 years on the total number of couples obtaining legal separation,and an increase in the proportion of Italian spouses separating after many years of marriage.Furthermore,data from the national survey“Family and Social Subjects”,conducted in 2016 by the Italian National Institute of Statistics,are utilized to explore the relationship between specific traits of those who separated and their tendency to dissolve marriages before or after the age of 50.The data suggest that individuals with characteristics such as lower educational attainment,residence in the South and Islands,and adherence to more traditional family models are more likely to experience separation in later life.展开更多
This research deals with an evaluation of the sink of greenhouse gas CO2 in a eutrophic area of the Venetian lagoon where fish is farmed （＂Valle da pesca＂）. Following CDM UNFCCC （Clean Development Mechanism Unite...This research deals with an evaluation of the sink of greenhouse gas CO2 in a eutrophic area of the Venetian lagoon where fish is farmed （＂Valle da pesca＂）. Following CDM UNFCCC （Clean Development Mechanism United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change） criteria, this can be considered relevant to the international standard for the voluntary evaluation of carbon credits on the basis of Annex a of Kyoto Protocol. To identify the ＂Valle da pesca＂ brackish lagoon properties regulating the carbon dioxide （CO2）, a survey has been performed during three seasons in one year and in four different locations. These places are located in the Italian Venetian Lagoon and in the Grado Lagoon in North Italy, Europe. To identify the CO2 sink capacity, a special index is calculated. The CO2 concentrations and sink are regulated by the balance of autotrophic and heterotrophic activities, and the sediment anoxic denitrification and macro algae are crucial tank of CO2 in the valley shallow waters. The ponds potential-CO2 yield of 80-124 kg/m2 per year and the value are related and proportional to the correct human environmental control （water flux control）.展开更多
Slow-moving landslides are widespread in the Mediterranean area,causing damage to the exposed facilities and economic losses in many countries.The recognition of slow-moving landslides in urban areas is always a diffi...Slow-moving landslides are widespread in the Mediterranean area,causing damage to the exposed facilities and economic losses in many countries.The recognition of slow-moving landslides in urban areas is always a difficult task to deal with because the presence of buildings,infrastructures,and human activities usually conceals the morphological signs of these landslide activities.So,in the last decades,numerous researchers have shown new methodologies to deepen the studies of similar instability phenomena.The present research is based on an integrated approach to investigate the landslide boundaries,type of movement,failure surface depth,and vulnerability state of buildings in Rota Greca Village(Calabria region,southern Italy) affected by a slowmoving landslide.For this purpose,multi-source data were acquired through geological and geomorphological surveys,recognition of landslide-induced damage on the built environment,subsurface investigations(e.g.,continuous drill boreholes,Standard Penetration Test,Rock Quality Designation index and inclinometer monitoring),laboratory tests(direct shear tests on undisturbed samples),geophysical survey,and InSAR-derived map of deformation rates.The complete integration of multi-source data allowed for the construction of reliable landslide modelling with relative geotechnical properties.In addition,the cross-comparison between surface deformation data by SAR images and severity damage level collected on the exposed buildings enabled to obtain the vulnerability map of the built area.In particular,the achieved goals highlighted two failure surfaces at about-13 and-25 m depth,causing a high vulnerability value for the buildings allocated in the central portion of the Rota Greca Village.The knowledge acquired by the multi-approach can be used to manage and implement appropriate landslide risk mitigation strategies,providing helpful advice and best practices to state-run organisations and stakeholders for landslide management in urban sites.展开更多
An Englishman was in Italy.He could speak a little Italian.One day when he was walking in the street,he felt hungry and went into a restaurant.As soon as the waiter came to him,the Englishman opened his mouth,put his ...An Englishman was in Italy.He could speak a little Italian.One day when he was walking in the street,he felt hungry and went into a restaurant.As soon as the waiter came to him,the Englishman opened his mouth,put his fingers into it and took them out again and moved his lips.展开更多
The International Federation of Standards Users(IFAN)held the 52nd IFAN Members’Assembly and associated meetings on October 20-22 in Milan,Italy,which was hosted by the Italian standards body UNI.Xia Weijia(Vivian),M...The International Federation of Standards Users(IFAN)held the 52nd IFAN Members’Assembly and associated meetings on October 20-22 in Milan,Italy,which was hosted by the Italian standards body UNI.Xia Weijia(Vivian),Member of the IFAN Board and Director of International Standards Department of China Association for Standardization(CAS),was elected Vice-President of IFAN with a term of office from 2026 to 2028.It is the first time for a Chinese expert to take the position,which marks a further step of China’s participation in international standardization.展开更多
Find It What did Tara climb?Conversation A(in the studio)Greg:Welcome,Tara!What adventures do you have to share with us today?Tara:A lot,Greg!I just got back from Florence,Italy.Greg:That is an amazing,beautiful city.
In Italy, the hydro-geological protection of the Apennine territories is a well-known issue. For this reason, at the end of the 19th century, a new reforestation technique was proposed by the Inspector of Forest Servi...In Italy, the hydro-geological protection of the Apennine territories is a well-known issue. For this reason, at the end of the 19th century, a new reforestation technique was proposed by the Inspector of Forest Service, Pietro Montanari to cope with difficult soil conditions of the mountain areas. This new approach was the first application of the so-called ＂gradoni＂ （small terraces） method of soil preparation. Each ＂gradone＂ was 100-120 cm wide and made with a slight counter slope （ca 10-15 degrees） to promote the accumulation of water and organic matter. Along each ＂gradone＂, bare root black pine seedlings （Pinus nigra Am.） were planted at a distance of 1 m from each other with a density of more than 3,000/ha. Nowadays, 19,158 hectares of black pine forests are growing in the Apennine of the Abruzzi region, largely resulting from those reforestation projects realized since the beginning of the 20th century. A case study of Monte Plaia （42°00′ 12″ N 13°53′39″ E）, that illustrates the situation after 70-110 years in consequence of lacking of silvicultural treatment and the application of aforest restoration method is presented.展开更多
AIM： To investigate the seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori （Hpylori） infection and its more virulent strains as well as the correlation with the histologic features among patients who had undergone surgery for g...AIM： To investigate the seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori （Hpylori） infection and its more virulent strains as well as the correlation with the histologic features among patients who had undergone surgery for gastric cancer （GC）. METHODS： Samples from 317 （184 males, 133 females, mean age 69±3.4 years） consecutive patientswho had undergone surgery for gastric non-cardia adenocarcinoma were included in the study. Five hundred and fifty-five （294 males, 261 females, mean age 57.3±4.1 years） patients consecutively admitted to the Emergency Care Unit served as control. Histological examination of tumor, lymph nodes and other tissues obtained at the time of surgery represented the diagnostic ＂gold standard＇： An enzyme immunosorbent assay was used to detect serum anti-H pylori （IgG） antibodies and Western blotting technique was utilized to search for anti-CagA protein （IgG）. RESULTS： Two hundred and sixty-one of three hundred and seventeen （82.3%） GC patients and 314/555 （56.5%） controls were seropositive for anti-H pylori （P〈0.0001; OR, 3.58; 95%CI, 2.53-5.07）. Out of the 317 cases, 267 （84.2%） were seropositive for anti-CagA antibody vs 100 out of 555 （18%） controls （P〈0.0001; OR, 24.30; 95%CI, 16.5-35.9）. There was no difference between the frequency of H pylori in intestinal type carcinoma （76.2%） and diffuse type cancer （78.8%）. Intestinal metaplasia （IM） was more frequent but not significant in the intestinal type cancer （83.4% vs 75.2% in diffuse type and 72.5% in mixed type）. Among the patients examined for IM, 39.8% had IM type Ⅰ, 8.3% type Ⅱ and 51.9% type Ⅲ （type IU vs others, P = 0.4）. CONCLUSION： This study confirms a high seroprevalence of H pylori infection in patients suffering from gastric adenocarcinoma and provides further evidence that searching for CagA status over H pylori infection might confer additional benefit in identifying populations at greater risk for this tumor.展开更多
andslide risk analysis is one of the primary studies providing essential instructions to the subsequent risk management process. The quantification of tangible and intangible potential losses is a critical step becau...andslide risk analysis is one of the primary studies providing essential instructions to the subsequent risk management process. The quantification of tangible and intangible potential losses is a critical step because it provides essential data upon which judgments can be made and policy can be formulated. This study aims at quantifying direct economic losses from debris flows at a medium scale in the study area in Italian Central Alps. Available hazard maps were the main inputs of this study. These maps were overlaid with information concerning elements at risk and their economic value. Then, a combination of both market and construction values was used to obtain estimates of future economic losses. As a result, two direct economic risk maps were prepared together with risk curves, useful to summarize expected monetary damage against the respective hazard probability. Afterwards, a qualitative risk map derived using a risk matrix officially provided by the set of laws issued by the regional government, was prepared. The results delimit areas of high economic as well as strategic importance which might be affected by debris flows in the future. Aside from limitations and inaccuracies inherently included in risk analysis process, identification of high risk areas allows local authorities to focus their attention on the “hot-spots”, where important consequences may arise and local （large） scale analysis needs to be performed with more precise cost-effectiveness ratio. The risk maps can be also used by the local authorities to increase population’s adaptive capacity in the disaster prevention process.展开更多
We estimate Love wave empirical Green＇s functions from cross-correlations of ambient seismic noise to study the crust and uppermost mantle structure in Italy. Transverse-component ambient noise data from October 2005...We estimate Love wave empirical Green＇s functions from cross-correlations of ambient seismic noise to study the crust and uppermost mantle structure in Italy. Transverse-component ambient noise data from October 2005 through March 2007 recorded at 114 seismic stations from the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia （INGV） national broadband network, the Mediterranean Very Broadband Seismographic Network （MedNet） and the Austrian Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics （ZAMG） yield more than 2 000 Love wave group velocity measurements using the multiple-filter analysis technique. In the short period band （5-20 s）, the cross-correlations show clearly one-sided asymmetric feature due to non-tmiform noise distribution and high local activities, and in the long period band （〉20 s） this feature becomes weak owing to more diffusive noise distribution. Based on these measurements, Love wave group velocity dispersion maps in the 8-34 s period band are constructed, then the SH wave velocity structures from the Love wave dispersions are inverted. The final results obtained from Love wave data are overall in good agreement with those from Rayleigh waves. Both Love and Rayleigh wave inversions all reveal that the Po plain basin is resolved with low velocity at shallow depth, and the Tyrrhenian sea is characterized with higher velocity below 8 km due to its thin oceanic crust.展开更多
The Erectile Dysfunction Observational Study （EDOS） is a 6-months observational prospective multicentric study enrolling men with erectile dysfunction （ED） who asked, to be started on a treatment or to change a pr...The Erectile Dysfunction Observational Study （EDOS） is a 6-months observational prospective multicentric study enrolling men with erectile dysfunction （ED） who asked, to be started on a treatment or to change a previous treatment. Aims of the study were to analyse the pattern of treatment and compare the efficacy of treatments used. Patients were enrolled during a normal hospital visit and were prescribed a treatment for ED. They were asked at baseline and after 3 and 6 months, to answer a set of questions from the International Index of Erectile Function, Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction （EDITS） and Short Form of the Psychological and Interpersonal Relationships Scale questionnaires （SF-PAIRS）. Clinicians were free to prescribe any therapy for ED available in the market, and to change therapy at any time during the study. Out of 1 338 patients, available for analysis at 6 months, 624 （47%） changed their treatment during the study and 714 （53%） continued with the drug prescribed at baseline. Patients assuming tadalafil had a significantly higher probability of maintaining the same treatment compared to sildenafil or vardenafil. There was no clinically significant difference in terms of efficacy, patient satisfaction, self-confidence and spontaneity between the different inhibitors of PDE5. The ‘time concerns＇ domain score of SF-PAIRS, was statistically better in patients assuming tadalafil. In conclusion sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil show similar efficacy in the clinical practice. However, patients receiving tadalafil display a lower risk to discontinue or change the treatment.展开更多
Environmental contamination has become a global problem of increasing intensity due to the exponential growth of industrialization. One main debated issue is the metal contamination of rivers receiving Acid Mine Drain...Environmental contamination has become a global problem of increasing intensity due to the exponential growth of industrialization. One main debated issue is the metal contamination of rivers receiving Acid Mine Drainage(AMD) from active/abandoned mines. In order to assess the quality of lotic systems, diatoms are commonly used, as their assemblage modifies on the basis of changes in environmental parameters. Benthic diatom changes were analyzed along the metal-impacted Gromolo Torrent(Liguria, NW Italy) with the aim of understanding the effects of input from the abandoned Libiola Cu mine. The results support the hypothesis that metals from AMD lead to massive changes in diatoms, resulting in low biological diversity and in a shift of dominance, passing from the genera Cymbella and Cocconeis to more tolerant and opportunistic species, such as Achnanthidium minutissimum and Fragilaria rumpens. The high concentrations of labile metals, measured through Diffusion Gradients in Thin-films(DGT) immediately downstream of the two AMD inputs in the torrent, corresponded to a sudden decrease in the presence of diatoms, indicating the possible reaching of acute toxic levels. In particular,A. minutissimum dominated the mining area and was positively correlated with Cu and Zn;whereas F. rumpens bloomed downstream of this area, where the metal content was diluted,and was positively correlated with As and Pb. Finally, an important abundance of Nitzschia palea and teratological forms of A. minutissimum and F. rumpens were observed downstream from the mine, indicating that metals may have an important impact on diatoms up to the torrent mouth.展开更多
This paper adopts the earthquake catalogue of the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), in accordance with the principles of Seismo-Geothermics Theory and the concept of seismic cone;it discusses the int...This paper adopts the earthquake catalogue of the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), in accordance with the principles of Seismo-Geothermics Theory and the concept of seismic cone;it discusses the integrity of the earthquake catalogue and the overview of Mediterranean seismic cones;it focuses on the structural details and structural feature of the Italian branch of the Mediterranean seismic cone;it deduces the precursory process of subcrustal earthquake activities before two earthquakes magnitude over 6 and the eruptions of Etna volcano since 2005;then it summarizes the prediction working method of Seismo-Geothermics on estimating the general shell strength, the general period, and the rough location of future earthquake or volcano activities;and finally it discusses and explains some possible problems. The principle and working process of this method were testified in card No. 0419 in 2012, the author’s prediction card, which can apply to predict for intracrustal strong earthquakes and volcano activities within the global twenty four seismic cones. The purpose of this paper is to develop the tools and methods of the prediction of future earthquake and volcano.展开更多
Stochastic modelling of hydrological time series with insufficient length and data gaps is a serious challenge since these problems significantly affect the reliability of statistical models predicting and forecasting...Stochastic modelling of hydrological time series with insufficient length and data gaps is a serious challenge since these problems significantly affect the reliability of statistical models predicting and forecasting skills.In this paper,we proposed a method for searching the seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average(SARIMA)model parameters to predict the behavior of groundwater time series affected by the issues mentioned.Based on the analysis of statistical indices,8 stations among 44 available within the Campania region(Italy)have been selected as the highest quality measurements.Different SARIMA models,with different autoregressive,moving average and differentiation orders had been used.By reviewing the criteria used to determine the consistency and goodness-of-fit of the model,it is revealed that the model with specific combination of parameters,SARIMA(0,1,3)(0,1,2)_(12),has a high R^(2) value,larger than 92%,for each of the 8 selected stations.The same model has also good performances for what concern the forecasting skills,with an average NSE of about 96%.Therefore,this study has the potential to provide a new horizon for the simulation and reconstruction of groundwater time series within the investigated area.展开更多
Outward Foreign Direct Investment （OFDI） from emerging economies has begun to increase significantly and has been growing at a faster pace than Foreign Direct Investment （FDI） from the developed world. This resear...Outward Foreign Direct Investment （OFDI） from emerging economies has begun to increase significantly and has been growing at a faster pace than Foreign Direct Investment （FDI） from the developed world. This research seeks to assess the impact of Chinese acquisitions and their implications for the ＂Made in Italy＂ luxury sector and its firms. This paper presents a cross-case analysis of two Chinese acquisitions in order to provide some in-depth insights into the influences and the motives driving Chinese firms to invest in the luxury Made in Italy sector, the patterns and modes of the Chinese acquisitions as well as the competitive strategies and the distinctive challenges that both investors and acquired firms have to face. From the findings, it emerges that both the investor and the acquired firm need to overcome several key challenges to be mutual benefits from the acquisition.展开更多
文摘This article focuses on the study of the places where spouses first met in contemporary Italy.Using data provided by the nationally representative survey“Family,Social Subjects and the Life Cycle”,carried out in 2016 by Italian National Institute of Statistics(Istat)and made available in 2020,the article investigates trends in couples’places of meeting and the relation between contexts of meeting and structural determinants such as social class and territorial affiliation.The results support the idea that even in contemporary societies partner’s choice is shaped by a set of social and cultural constraints and is not solely the result of personal preferences inspired by the ideal of romantic love.
基金supported by the University College London Global Engagement Funds 2022/23 to KK-YW(PI)and IA(Co-I)KK-YW is supported by the ESRC Policy Fellowship(ES/Y004906/1).
文摘Background Paranoia exists in the general population,both in adults and in children,and is a key feature of schizotypy and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders.Attempts to develop child-appropriate tools to assess childhood suspiciousness and its correlation with developmental psychopathology are underdeveloped but crucial.Aims This study examines the prevalence and structure of childhood mistrust and its correlations with internalising and externalising problems in non-clinical and clinical samples using a newly validated Italian Social Mistrust Scale(SMS).Methods Children aged 8-14 years old from a nonclinical(n=242)and a clinical sample with anxiety and/or mood disorder(n=44)were recruited.All children completed the SMS and a standardised battery of tests measuring schizotypal traits,anxiety,depression and internalising/externalising problems.Results The total Mistrust Score was positively skewed,with 50%of children scoring≤3 points and 15%scoring≥7 points.Factor analyses revealed a threefactor model(ie,General Mistrust,Home Mistrust and School Mistrust)replicating the original English SMS.As expected,childhood mistrust was positively correlated with schizotypal traits,anxiety and depression in the nonclinical sample(r=0.49,0.42 and 0.54,respectively)and in the clinical sample(r=0.75,0.51 and 0.85,respectively).Finally,the SMS showed an overall moderate internal reliability(α)in the non-clinical sample(α=0.74),and a good internal reliability in the clinical sample(α=0.83).Conclusions Consistent with previous studies,childhood mistrust—as measured by the newly translated Italian SMS—exists on a continuum of severity and is associated with higher levels of childhood psychopathology.Exploring social mistrust and suspiciousness in childhood can support clinicians and researchers,and could help develop preventive interventions during early development,particularly for children at risk of specific emotional and behavioural challenges.
文摘From 31 March to 9 April 2025,at the invitation of Friends of China Parliamentary Association of Italy,Albania-China Friendship Association of Albania and Lao Peace and Solidarity Committee of Laos,Liu Hongcai,Vice-President of the Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU),and former Vice-Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee(IDCPC)led a CAFIU delegation to visit Italy,Albania and Laos.The delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with political leaders as well as think tanks and civil society representatives from the three countries on such issues as bilateral relations,people-to-people exchanges,dialogue among civilisations,as well as international and regional affairs.
文摘With the deepening cultural and economic ties between China and Italy,Chinese language education in Italy has been at the forefront of Europe,and significant progress has been made in localized teaching in Italy.However,the current“Chinese language craze”in Italy seems to have cooled down,and the demand for Italians to learn Chinese has stabilized or even declined.This phenomenon involves multiple factors.From the perspective of cross-cultural perspective,this paper analyzes the current development status of Chinese language education in Italy,as well as the practical problems existing in various aspects such as teachers,textbooks,and curriculum settings.It explores the key factors for the better development of Chinese language education in Italy and provides suggestions on how to solve the current problems,aiming to promote the sound development of Chinese language education in Italy.
文摘The phenomenon of marital dissolution in later life,also referred to as“gray divorce”,is described on the rise in contemporary Western societies.This article contributes to the study of marriage breakdown in older age,with a specific focus on Italian society.First,the temporal trends of this phenomenon are reconstructed using official statistics.The data reveal that,although still relatively rare,the dissolution of marriage in later life is expanding in Italy.The analysis of the period from 1974 to 2015 indicates a rise in the average age at separation,a higher percentage of spouses over 50 years on the total number of couples obtaining legal separation,and an increase in the proportion of Italian spouses separating after many years of marriage.Furthermore,data from the national survey“Family and Social Subjects”,conducted in 2016 by the Italian National Institute of Statistics,are utilized to explore the relationship between specific traits of those who separated and their tendency to dissolve marriages before or after the age of 50.The data suggest that individuals with characteristics such as lower educational attainment,residence in the South and Islands,and adherence to more traditional family models are more likely to experience separation in later life.
文摘This research deals with an evaluation of the sink of greenhouse gas CO2 in a eutrophic area of the Venetian lagoon where fish is farmed （＂Valle da pesca＂）. Following CDM UNFCCC （Clean Development Mechanism United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change） criteria, this can be considered relevant to the international standard for the voluntary evaluation of carbon credits on the basis of Annex a of Kyoto Protocol. To identify the ＂Valle da pesca＂ brackish lagoon properties regulating the carbon dioxide （CO2）, a survey has been performed during three seasons in one year and in four different locations. These places are located in the Italian Venetian Lagoon and in the Grado Lagoon in North Italy, Europe. To identify the CO2 sink capacity, a special index is calculated. The CO2 concentrations and sink are regulated by the balance of autotrophic and heterotrophic activities, and the sediment anoxic denitrification and macro algae are crucial tank of CO2 in the valley shallow waters. The ponds potential-CO2 yield of 80-124 kg/m2 per year and the value are related and proportional to the correct human environmental control （water flux control）.
基金supported by the MIUR-ex 60% Project(responsibility of Fabio Ietto)。
文摘Slow-moving landslides are widespread in the Mediterranean area,causing damage to the exposed facilities and economic losses in many countries.The recognition of slow-moving landslides in urban areas is always a difficult task to deal with because the presence of buildings,infrastructures,and human activities usually conceals the morphological signs of these landslide activities.So,in the last decades,numerous researchers have shown new methodologies to deepen the studies of similar instability phenomena.The present research is based on an integrated approach to investigate the landslide boundaries,type of movement,failure surface depth,and vulnerability state of buildings in Rota Greca Village(Calabria region,southern Italy) affected by a slowmoving landslide.For this purpose,multi-source data were acquired through geological and geomorphological surveys,recognition of landslide-induced damage on the built environment,subsurface investigations(e.g.,continuous drill boreholes,Standard Penetration Test,Rock Quality Designation index and inclinometer monitoring),laboratory tests(direct shear tests on undisturbed samples),geophysical survey,and InSAR-derived map of deformation rates.The complete integration of multi-source data allowed for the construction of reliable landslide modelling with relative geotechnical properties.In addition,the cross-comparison between surface deformation data by SAR images and severity damage level collected on the exposed buildings enabled to obtain the vulnerability map of the built area.In particular,the achieved goals highlighted two failure surfaces at about-13 and-25 m depth,causing a high vulnerability value for the buildings allocated in the central portion of the Rota Greca Village.The knowledge acquired by the multi-approach can be used to manage and implement appropriate landslide risk mitigation strategies,providing helpful advice and best practices to state-run organisations and stakeholders for landslide management in urban sites.
文摘An Englishman was in Italy.He could speak a little Italian.One day when he was walking in the street,he felt hungry and went into a restaurant.As soon as the waiter came to him,the Englishman opened his mouth,put his fingers into it and took them out again and moved his lips.
文摘The International Federation of Standards Users(IFAN)held the 52nd IFAN Members’Assembly and associated meetings on October 20-22 in Milan,Italy,which was hosted by the Italian standards body UNI.Xia Weijia(Vivian),Member of the IFAN Board and Director of International Standards Department of China Association for Standardization(CAS),was elected Vice-President of IFAN with a term of office from 2026 to 2028.It is the first time for a Chinese expert to take the position,which marks a further step of China’s participation in international standardization.
文摘Find It What did Tara climb?Conversation A(in the studio)Greg:Welcome,Tara!What adventures do you have to share with us today?Tara:A lot,Greg!I just got back from Florence,Italy.Greg:That is an amazing,beautiful city.
文摘In Italy, the hydro-geological protection of the Apennine territories is a well-known issue. For this reason, at the end of the 19th century, a new reforestation technique was proposed by the Inspector of Forest Service, Pietro Montanari to cope with difficult soil conditions of the mountain areas. This new approach was the first application of the so-called ＂gradoni＂ （small terraces） method of soil preparation. Each ＂gradone＂ was 100-120 cm wide and made with a slight counter slope （ca 10-15 degrees） to promote the accumulation of water and organic matter. Along each ＂gradone＂, bare root black pine seedlings （Pinus nigra Am.） were planted at a distance of 1 m from each other with a density of more than 3,000/ha. Nowadays, 19,158 hectares of black pine forests are growing in the Apennine of the Abruzzi region, largely resulting from those reforestation projects realized since the beginning of the 20th century. A case study of Monte Plaia （42°00′ 12″ N 13°53′39″ E）, that illustrates the situation after 70-110 years in consequence of lacking of silvicultural treatment and the application of aforest restoration method is presented.
基金Supported by the grants from Regione Piemonte, Ministry of Instruction,University and Research, University of Torino, AIRC,StolaAutoSpA
文摘AIM： To investigate the seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori （Hpylori） infection and its more virulent strains as well as the correlation with the histologic features among patients who had undergone surgery for gastric cancer （GC）. METHODS： Samples from 317 （184 males, 133 females, mean age 69±3.4 years） consecutive patientswho had undergone surgery for gastric non-cardia adenocarcinoma were included in the study. Five hundred and fifty-five （294 males, 261 females, mean age 57.3±4.1 years） patients consecutively admitted to the Emergency Care Unit served as control. Histological examination of tumor, lymph nodes and other tissues obtained at the time of surgery represented the diagnostic ＂gold standard＇： An enzyme immunosorbent assay was used to detect serum anti-H pylori （IgG） antibodies and Western blotting technique was utilized to search for anti-CagA protein （IgG）. RESULTS： Two hundred and sixty-one of three hundred and seventeen （82.3%） GC patients and 314/555 （56.5%） controls were seropositive for anti-H pylori （P〈0.0001; OR, 3.58; 95%CI, 2.53-5.07）. Out of the 317 cases, 267 （84.2%） were seropositive for anti-CagA antibody vs 100 out of 555 （18%） controls （P〈0.0001; OR, 24.30; 95%CI, 16.5-35.9）. There was no difference between the frequency of H pylori in intestinal type carcinoma （76.2%） and diffuse type cancer （78.8%）. Intestinal metaplasia （IM） was more frequent but not significant in the intestinal type cancer （83.4% vs 75.2% in diffuse type and 72.5% in mixed type）. Among the patients examined for IM, 39.8% had IM type Ⅰ, 8.3% type Ⅱ and 51.9% type Ⅲ （type IU vs others, P = 0.4）. CONCLUSION： This study confirms a high seroprevalence of H pylori infection in patients suffering from gastric adenocarcinoma and provides further evidence that searching for CagA status over H pylori infection might confer additional benefit in identifying populations at greater risk for this tumor.
基金supported by the Marie Curie Research and Training Network "Mountain Risks" funded by the European Commission (2007–2010, Contract MCRTN-35098).
文摘andslide risk analysis is one of the primary studies providing essential instructions to the subsequent risk management process. The quantification of tangible and intangible potential losses is a critical step because it provides essential data upon which judgments can be made and policy can be formulated. This study aims at quantifying direct economic losses from debris flows at a medium scale in the study area in Italian Central Alps. Available hazard maps were the main inputs of this study. These maps were overlaid with information concerning elements at risk and their economic value. Then, a combination of both market and construction values was used to obtain estimates of future economic losses. As a result, two direct economic risk maps were prepared together with risk curves, useful to summarize expected monetary damage against the respective hazard probability. Afterwards, a qualitative risk map derived using a risk matrix officially provided by the set of laws issued by the regional government, was prepared. The results delimit areas of high economic as well as strategic importance which might be affected by debris flows in the future. Aside from limitations and inaccuracies inherently included in risk analysis process, identification of high risk areas allows local authorities to focus their attention on the “hot-spots”, where important consequences may arise and local （large） scale analysis needs to be performed with more precise cost-effectiveness ratio. The risk maps can be also used by the local authorities to increase population’s adaptive capacity in the disaster prevention process.
基金supported in part by the 2004-2006 National Civil Defense Project of Italy (DPC)-S4, 2007-2009 DPC-S3the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China under grant No. 2010ZD06
文摘We estimate Love wave empirical Green＇s functions from cross-correlations of ambient seismic noise to study the crust and uppermost mantle structure in Italy. Transverse-component ambient noise data from October 2005 through March 2007 recorded at 114 seismic stations from the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia （INGV） national broadband network, the Mediterranean Very Broadband Seismographic Network （MedNet） and the Austrian Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics （ZAMG） yield more than 2 000 Love wave group velocity measurements using the multiple-filter analysis technique. In the short period band （5-20 s）, the cross-correlations show clearly one-sided asymmetric feature due to non-tmiform noise distribution and high local activities, and in the long period band （〉20 s） this feature becomes weak owing to more diffusive noise distribution. Based on these measurements, Love wave group velocity dispersion maps in the 8-34 s period band are constructed, then the SH wave velocity structures from the Love wave dispersions are inverted. The final results obtained from Love wave data are overall in good agreement with those from Rayleigh waves. Both Love and Rayleigh wave inversions all reveal that the Po plain basin is resolved with low velocity at shallow depth, and the Tyrrhenian sea is characterized with higher velocity below 8 km due to its thin oceanic crust.
文摘The Erectile Dysfunction Observational Study （EDOS） is a 6-months observational prospective multicentric study enrolling men with erectile dysfunction （ED） who asked, to be started on a treatment or to change a previous treatment. Aims of the study were to analyse the pattern of treatment and compare the efficacy of treatments used. Patients were enrolled during a normal hospital visit and were prescribed a treatment for ED. They were asked at baseline and after 3 and 6 months, to answer a set of questions from the International Index of Erectile Function, Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction （EDITS） and Short Form of the Psychological and Interpersonal Relationships Scale questionnaires （SF-PAIRS）. Clinicians were free to prescribe any therapy for ED available in the market, and to change therapy at any time during the study. Out of 1 338 patients, available for analysis at 6 months, 624 （47%） changed their treatment during the study and 714 （53%） continued with the drug prescribed at baseline. Patients assuming tadalafil had a significantly higher probability of maintaining the same treatment compared to sildenafil or vardenafil. There was no clinically significant difference in terms of efficacy, patient satisfaction, self-confidence and spontaneity between the different inhibitors of PDE5. The ‘time concerns＇ domain score of SF-PAIRS, was statistically better in patients assuming tadalafil. In conclusion sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil show similar efficacy in the clinical practice. However, patients receiving tadalafil display a lower risk to discontinue or change the treatment.
文摘Environmental contamination has become a global problem of increasing intensity due to the exponential growth of industrialization. One main debated issue is the metal contamination of rivers receiving Acid Mine Drainage(AMD) from active/abandoned mines. In order to assess the quality of lotic systems, diatoms are commonly used, as their assemblage modifies on the basis of changes in environmental parameters. Benthic diatom changes were analyzed along the metal-impacted Gromolo Torrent(Liguria, NW Italy) with the aim of understanding the effects of input from the abandoned Libiola Cu mine. The results support the hypothesis that metals from AMD lead to massive changes in diatoms, resulting in low biological diversity and in a shift of dominance, passing from the genera Cymbella and Cocconeis to more tolerant and opportunistic species, such as Achnanthidium minutissimum and Fragilaria rumpens. The high concentrations of labile metals, measured through Diffusion Gradients in Thin-films(DGT) immediately downstream of the two AMD inputs in the torrent, corresponded to a sudden decrease in the presence of diatoms, indicating the possible reaching of acute toxic levels. In particular,A. minutissimum dominated the mining area and was positively correlated with Cu and Zn;whereas F. rumpens bloomed downstream of this area, where the metal content was diluted,and was positively correlated with As and Pb. Finally, an important abundance of Nitzschia palea and teratological forms of A. minutissimum and F. rumpens were observed downstream from the mine, indicating that metals may have an important impact on diatoms up to the torrent mouth.
文摘This paper adopts the earthquake catalogue of the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), in accordance with the principles of Seismo-Geothermics Theory and the concept of seismic cone;it discusses the integrity of the earthquake catalogue and the overview of Mediterranean seismic cones;it focuses on the structural details and structural feature of the Italian branch of the Mediterranean seismic cone;it deduces the precursory process of subcrustal earthquake activities before two earthquakes magnitude over 6 and the eruptions of Etna volcano since 2005;then it summarizes the prediction working method of Seismo-Geothermics on estimating the general shell strength, the general period, and the rough location of future earthquake or volcano activities;and finally it discusses and explains some possible problems. The principle and working process of this method were testified in card No. 0419 in 2012, the author’s prediction card, which can apply to predict for intracrustal strong earthquakes and volcano activities within the global twenty four seismic cones. The purpose of this paper is to develop the tools and methods of the prediction of future earthquake and volcano.
文摘Stochastic modelling of hydrological time series with insufficient length and data gaps is a serious challenge since these problems significantly affect the reliability of statistical models predicting and forecasting skills.In this paper,we proposed a method for searching the seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average(SARIMA)model parameters to predict the behavior of groundwater time series affected by the issues mentioned.Based on the analysis of statistical indices,8 stations among 44 available within the Campania region(Italy)have been selected as the highest quality measurements.Different SARIMA models,with different autoregressive,moving average and differentiation orders had been used.By reviewing the criteria used to determine the consistency and goodness-of-fit of the model,it is revealed that the model with specific combination of parameters,SARIMA(0,1,3)(0,1,2)_(12),has a high R^(2) value,larger than 92%,for each of the 8 selected stations.The same model has also good performances for what concern the forecasting skills,with an average NSE of about 96%.Therefore,this study has the potential to provide a new horizon for the simulation and reconstruction of groundwater time series within the investigated area.
文摘Outward Foreign Direct Investment （OFDI） from emerging economies has begun to increase significantly and has been growing at a faster pace than Foreign Direct Investment （FDI） from the developed world. This research seeks to assess the impact of Chinese acquisitions and their implications for the ＂Made in Italy＂ luxury sector and its firms. This paper presents a cross-case analysis of two Chinese acquisitions in order to provide some in-depth insights into the influences and the motives driving Chinese firms to invest in the luxury Made in Italy sector, the patterns and modes of the Chinese acquisitions as well as the competitive strategies and the distinctive challenges that both investors and acquired firms have to face. From the findings, it emerges that both the investor and the acquired firm need to overcome several key challenges to be mutual benefits from the acquisition.
