PROCESSO ALGORITMICO E CONTRASTO ALLA VIOLENZA DI GENERE. PUNTI DI CONTATTO

Nell’analizzare il paradigma relazionale che lega l’intelligenza artificiale al “binario processuale” in materia di violenza di genere, è possibile individuare alcuni punti di contatto. Spostando l’osservazione sul profilo valo-riale, elevato è il rischio che l’uso dell’algoritmo, in quanto ontologicamente condizionato da bias nativi o derivati, alimenti pregiudizi e stereotipi

Systematic application of SICA-PED protocol for central venous catheterization in neonates: A prospective clinical study on 104 cases

Background: Catheterization of central vessels can be associated with early and late, potentially fatal complications. A proactive approach is imperative to reduce the frequency and magnitude of adverse events. Recently, the GAVeCeLT has proposed a protocol called SICA-PED (i.e. Safe Insertion of Central Access in Pediatric patients) and includes seven evidence-based strategies. Methods: Through a single-center prospective observational study, the authors wanted to consolidate the efficacy and safety of these protocol in newborns. In a series of 104 newborns, the seven steps of the protocol were applied (1) pre-procedural ultrasound study of the RaCeVA veins, (2) correct aseptic technique, (3) ultrasound-guided venipuncture, (4) intraprocedural localization of the tip of the catheter with TTE (ECHO TIP) and (iECG) intracavitary electrocardiogram, (5) reasoned choice of the implant exit site with the RAVESTO Tunneling technique, (6) anchoring without stitches, and (7) exit point protection with the use of glue and transparent semipermeable membrane. The authors have included a further precaution in point (6) the subcutaneous anchoring system has added the counter-fixation of the catheter wings that we will call 6Plus Point. Results: All infants requiring implantation of elective us-guided central venous access were enrolled in the study. None of the 104 implanted central venous catheters experienced early complications (accidental arterial puncture, PNX, primary malposition); rare late complications such as ecchymosis, CRBSI, exit site infection or dislodgement were observed, No catheter-related thrombotic phenomena were observed. The CRBSI catheter-related infection rate was 2.47 × 1000 days catheter cases. Conclusion: The results of this prospective study strengthen the feasibility and efficacy of the SICA-Ped Protocol. Demonstrating that the systematic application of the evidence-based seven-step implantation strategy increases the success rate, minimizes early and late complications, which result in increased patient safety

Optimization of a Fenton-based process as a tertiary treatment of tannery wastewater through response surface methodology

Nowadays, the implementation of effective advanced oxidation systems in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) as tertiary treatment represents an urgent need and current topic of interest in the literature. The aim of this study was to identify the optimal operating conditions of an electrochemical peroxidation (ECP) process to maximize COD and color removals from tannery secondary effluents at neutral pH, as well as improve the cost-effectiveness of the ECP process by avoiding the addition of chemicals commonly used in conventional electro-Fenton process, which can increase the overall concentration of chlorides and sulphates in high-salinity effluent. To the best of our knowledge, no study in the literature has focused on the optimization of the ECP process for tannery wastewater treatment. Therefore, the influence of the independent variables (current density, electrolysis time and H2O2 concentration) and best parameter setting were investigated through a central composite design combined with response surface methodology (CCD-RSM). Under optimal conditions (36 mA/cm2, 19.7 min and 9.9 g/L of H2O2), 74 % of COD and 96 % of color were removed by ECP. The optimized conditions for the ECP treatment were verified and tested on photo-electrochemical peroxidation (PECP) and photolysis processes. The irradiation with UV-C light in PECP and photolysis processes did not significantly improve the removal efficiency, while increasing the energy demand. This study provides a new engineering approach for the removal of recalcitrant COD, addressing key factors that limit the application of the conventional electro-Fenton process in WWTPs. Future research should improve the sustainability of the process for full-scale application

La trascrizione tempestiva

Il contributo analizza la trascrizione tempestiva del matrimonio canonico nei registri dello stato civile

The impact of an action commercial video game on adult non-gamers psychological well-being, cognitive functioning, and sleep

Introduction: The ever-growing diffusion of video games (VG) prompts to investigate their effects on health. While different studies exist on the topic, their results are difficult to interpret, probably because modulating factors have been mostly neglected. Here, we explore VG type and gamers’ experience levels by assessing the impact of a violent VG on sleep, cognitive functioning, and psychological well-being in a sample of non-gamers. Methods: In a within-subjects design, 18 adult non-gamers (Mage = 24.4 ± 3.68 years, 12 F) underwent a baseline assessment including sleep logs and actigraphy for one week, one night of home polysomnography (PSG), administration of a cognitive testing battery, and questionnaires on psychological health. The baseline assessment was followed by an experimental condition and an active control condition, in balanced order between participants, each lasting four days: a) three nights of pre-sleep activity manipulation, in which participants either played an action VG or watched a familiar action TV series for an hour before bedtime, with PSG on the last night; b) administration of the cognitive battery and questionnaires on the 4th day. Results: After video gaming, participants reported better visuospatial working memory and reduced stress levels compared with the baseline and the active-control condition. Except for reduced efficiency in TVW, no between-condition difference emerged for sleep measures. Conclusions: In contrast to the common assumption that VGs are detrimental to several health-related variables, our data show that controlled, time-constrained video gaming may positively affect next-day cognitive functioning and stress, while not compromising objective sleep quality