Curricular integrations and innovative practices for inclusive motor education: body percussion a qualitative study.

This study examines the effectiveness of inclusive physical education, focusing on Body Percussion as a tool to promote social cohesion and mutual respect among children. 75 primary and lower secondary school students took part in a program integrating physical education, rhythm, and music in a non-competitive environment. Results showed a significant increase in social cohesion (+43%), involvement (+25%), and inclusion (+25%) in the experimental group compared to the control group

Comparative Analysis of Pedicle Screw Fixation and Interspinous Devices in Lumbar Spinal Fusion: Clinical and Surgical Outcomes in Degenerative Spine Conditions

Background/Objectives: Degenerative lumbar spine conditions are a major cause of disability, particularly in elderly patients or those with comorbidities. Surgical treatment often combines decompression and stabilization to address pain and instability. Pedicle screws are the gold standard for stabilization but pose challenges in patients with compromised bone quality. Interspinous devices have emerged as a less invasive alternative, but comparative studies are limited. This study aimed to compare clinical and surgical outcomes of lumbar decompression with stabilization using pedicle screws versus interspinous devices. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients who underwent lumbar decompression with either pedicle screw fixation or interspinous device stabilization at Mater Olbia Hospital between February 2020 and February 2023. Outcomes were evaluated using VAS for back and leg pain, SF-36 for quality of life, EQ-5D, and SCL-90 for psychological factors. Statistical analysis included paired t-tests, chi-square tests, and multivariate regression. Results: A total of 728 patients were included. The interspinous device group consisted of older patients with higher comorbidity burdens (mean age: 68.4 vs. 59.2 years, p < 0.001). Surgical time and incision size were significantly shorter in the interspinous group (p < 0.001), and no postoperative complications were reported, compared to 3.5% in the pedicle screws group (p < 0.05). Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in pain (VAS), quality of life (SF-36, EQ-5D), and psychological outcomes (SCL-90). Somatization and paranoid ideation were significant predictors of worse postoperative pain, particularly in the pedicle screws group. No significant differences in quality-of-life improvements were observed between the groups. Conclusions: Both stabilization techniques are effective for lumbar spine surgery, with interspinous devices offering a safer and less invasive option for high-risk patients. Psychological factors significantly influence pain outcomes, underscoring the need for a comprehensive approach addressing both physical and psychological aspects to optimize patient recovery

Clinical management of pigmented purpuric dermatoses: evidence from a survey among the Study Group on Cutaneous Vascular Diseases of the Italian Society of Dermatology and Venereology

BACKGROUND: Pigmented purpuric dermatoses (PPD) are a group of chronic, benign skin conditions with limited evidence-based data regarding their diagnosis and management. The aim of our work was to evaluate the clinical practices of dermatologists in managing PPD, focusing on patient presentation, treatment preferences, and the need for further diagnostic evaluations. METHODS: We utilized a survey-based design for the present study. The survey was distributed to the Study Group on Cutaneous Vascular Diseases and Skin Ulcers of the Italian Society of Dermatology and Venereology. The survey collected data on the number of patients evaluated weekly, the proportion of patients requesting treatment, preferred therapeutic approaches, and indications for additional diagnostic tests. RESULTS: Twenty-four clinicians from 11 centers participated. Respondents reported managing an average of 5 PPD cases per week, with treatment required in approximately 50% of cases, while the remainder were incidental findings during evaluations for other dermatological conditions. Skin moisturizers and topical corticosteroids (tCS) were universally recommended as first-line treatments. Additional therapies included zinc oxide cream, compression stockings, and flavonoid-based oral supplements. Further diagnostic workups, such as leg Doppler ultrasound, skin biopsy, and blood tests, were considered necessary only in selected patients based on clinical presentation and comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS: Moisturizers and tCS are the cornerstone of PPD treatment, supplemented by tailored therapies and diagnostic evaluations. These findings highlight the need for standardized, evidence-based guidelines to optimize the management of PPD

A review on assessment of thermal conductivity enhancement strategies for phase change materials

The increasing global energy demand and the crucial need for efficient thermal management highlight the importance of thermal energy storage (TES). Latent heat storage (LHTS) using phase change materials (PCMs) is a promising TES technology, offering high energy density and near-constant temperature operation for diverse applications like solar thermal, buildings, and battery thermal management. It supports global initiatives such as SDG-7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG-13 (climate action) for more sustainable future. However, the widespread use of pure PCMs is significantly limited by their inherently low thermal conductivity, which hinders charging/discharging efficiency and thermal response. Therefore, this review critically discusses strategies currently employed to enhance the thermal conductivity of PCMs, with particular attention to the use of nanoparticles (forming nano-PCMs or NePCMs) and their synergy with other enhancement techniques. It examines the effects of these strategies on key thermophysical properties, performance in different applications, identifies unresolved issues, and discusses future development prospects. Major findings indicate that incorporating highly conductive nanoparticles like carbon-based materials leads to significant thermal conductivity improvements, with optimized loading. However, challenges persist, including potential reductions in latent heat capacity, increased viscosity suppressing natural convection, high cost, and critical issues like nanoparticle aggregation and separation during thermal cycling that compromise stability. Overcoming these limitations through methods like nanoparticle surface modifications, often combined with structural modifications and encapsulation, is crucial for realizing the substantial potential of PCMs in future thermal management systems

Videosorveglianza e tutela della persona

This essay examines the issues surrounding the video surveillance systems, the impact of these technologies on personal rights and freedoms, and, in particular, on privacy and data protection. The author explores two pratical applications: remote biometric identification of individuals through facial recognition, and issues related to the use of artificial intelligence systems and video surveillance in condominiums

New beyond-Voigt line-shape profile recommended for the HITRAN database

Parameters associated with the collisional perturbation of spectral lines are essential for modeling the absorption of electromagnetic radiation in gas media. The HITRAN molecular spectroscopic database provides these parameters, although originally they were associated only with the Voigt profile parametrization. However, in the HITRAN2016 and HITRAN2020 editions, Voigt, speed-dependent Voigt and Hartmann-Tran (HT) profiles have been incorporated, thanks to the new relational structure of the database. The HT profile was introduced in HITRAN in 2016 as a recommended profile for the most accurate spectral interpretations and modeling. It was parameterized with a four-temperature-range temperature dependence. Since then, however, some features of the HT profile have been revealed that are problematic from a practical perspective. These are: the singular behavior of the temperature dependencies of the velocity-changing parameters when the shift parameter crosses zero and the difficulty in evaluating the former for mixtures. In this article, we summarize efforts to eliminate the above-mentioned problems that led us to recommend using the quadratic speed- dependent hard-collision (qSDHC) profile with double-power-law (DPL) temperature dependencies. We refer to this profile as a modified Hartmann-Tran (mHT) profile. The computational cost of evaluating it is the same as for the HT profile. We give a detailed description of the mHT profile (also including line mixing) and discuss the representation of its parameters, together with their DPL temperature parametrization adopted in the HITRAN database. We discuss an efficient algorithm for evaluating this profile and provide corresponding computer codes in several programming languages: Fortran, Python, MATLAB, Wolfram Mathematica, and LabVIEW. We also discuss the associated update of the HITRAN Application Programming Interface (HAPI)