Un’indagine sulla regolarità alla frontiera per il p-laplaciano frazionario e le sue applicazioni

We survey some recent regularity results for fractional p-Laplacian elliptic equations, especially focusing on pure and weighted boundary Hölder continuity of the solutions of related Dirichlet problems. Then, we present some applications of such results to general nonlinear elliptic equations of fractional order, treated via either variational or topological methods.Esaminiamo alcuni recenti risultati di regolarit`a per equazioni ellittiche con p-laplaciano frazionario, concentrandoci specialmente sulla continuit`a hölderiana alla frontiera delle soluzioni dei relativi problemi di Dirichlet. Quindi presentiamo alcune applicazioni di tali risultati a equazioni ellittiche non lineari di ordine frazionario pi`u generali, trattate con metodi sia variazionali che topologici

Integrated geophysical investigation of flooding within the campus of Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku and its environs

This study investigates flooding within the campus of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, and its environs using integrated geophysical methods. Geo-electric resistivity (VES) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) were employed to characterize subsurface properties that influence water retention, drainage, and flooding susceptibility. The VES analysis delineated four geo-electric layers with resistivity values ranging from 57.9 to 32,936.7 Ωm, revealing significant subsurface heterogeneity. The topsoil (layer 1) exhibited variable resistivity (86.7–824.4 Ωm), indicating mixed sandy and clayey materials with poor drainage in low-resistivity zones. The second and third layers demonstrated variable thickness and resistivity, reflecting saturated zones prone to water retention and areas with better drainage properties. The fourth layer, likely compact bedrock, exhibited high resistivity, acting as a barrier to water flow and contributing to surface runoff. Secondary geo-electric parameters including reflection coefficients, transverse resistivity, longitudinal resistivity, and anisotropy, provided additional insights. Low resistivity and high anisotropy zones indicated water-saturated or clay-rich materials associated with flood-prone areas. High resistivity and low anisotropy corresponded to better-draining zones with sandy or gravelly materials. ERT profiles complemented the VES results by mapping lateral and vertical variations in resistivity. Low-resistivity zones in the upper subsurface were linked to water-saturated soils, obstructing drainage and increasing flood risk. High-resistivity regions indicated less permeable materials that could exacerbate runoff and surface water accumulation. The study concludes that the interplay of subsurface heterogeneity, saturated zones, and impermeable layers significantly influences flooding in the area. The findings provide critical data for flood risk management and infrastructural planning, highlighting the need for effective drainage systems and soil stabilization measures in vulnerable regions

Le strutture parrocchiali e l'ambiente urbano considerati spazialmente:

The religious topography of German cities diversifies in terms of both the social spaces of faith and the built presence of religions and denominations. This challenges established Christian congregations to preserve architectural places and Christian spaces while simultaneously advancing interreligious interaction with the city and society. This paper summarises and discusses insight from a recently completed research project. By synthesising quantitative and qualitative data, it analysed churches that have undergone architectural or functional changes over the last decades. Cases range from interior design changes to the abandonment and even demolition of buildings. We found a wide variety of approaches to balancing the spatial and social needs of congregations. The paper presents four cases of re-ordering parish functions, both spatially and architecturally. The communities all face the challenge of maintaining post-war structures on the one hand, and declining funding and participation in church service, on the other. The different solutions chosen allow for discussion of the role of parish centres beyond architectural questions alone, considering the broader picture of urban space and social networks.La topografia religiosa delle città tedesche si diversifica sia in termini di spazi sociali per la fede sia di presenza architettonica delle diverse religioni e confessioni. Ciò sfida le congregazioni cristiane consolidate a preservare i luoghi architettonici e gli spazi con connotazioni cristiane, e, allo stesso tempo, a progredire nell'interazione interreligiosa con la città e la società. L’articolo riassume e discute alcuni risultati di un progetto di ricerca recentemente concluso. Sintetizzando dati quantitativi e qualitativi, analizza le chiese che sono state soggette a cambiamenti formali o della destinazione d’uso negli ultimi decenni. Nei casi di studio selezionati, le modifiche al design degli interni da un lato, e l'abbandono e la demolizione degli edifici dall'altro, hanno evidenziato un’ampia varietà di approcci per bilanciare le esigenze spaziali e sociali delle congregazioni. Nello specifico, sono qui presentati quattro casi di riorganizzazione delle funzioni parrocchiali dal punto di vista spaziale e architettonico. In tutti e quattro, le comunità si trovano ad affrontare sia la manutenzione di strutture risalenti al secondo dopoguerra che la diminuzione dei finanziamenti e della partecipazione dei fedeli. Le diverse soluzioni scelte permettono di discutere il ruolo dei centri parrocchiali anche al di là delle sole questioni architettoniche, nel quadro più ampio del contesto urbano e delle reti sociali

Riscrivere Pigmalione da una prospettiva femminile (e femminista): «Galatea» di Madeline Miller

In the context of contemporary publishing, which has witnessed the considerable success of the genre of female mythological retelling, Madeline Miller is a notable figure. Miller is an American author who has already published two novels and two short stories dedicated to rewriting episodes from classical mythology. The short story entitled Galatea represents a noteworthy reinterpretation of Ovid’s tale of Pygmalion from a feminist perspective. In contrast to the original narrative, which celebrates the power of art and the artist, Galatea becomes a narrative of violent love and possession. In this reimagining, the woman is positioned as subaltern and confined by her husband. The myth thus provides a foundation for elucidating the pervasively contemporary phenomenon of domestic violence. Galatea’s arduous pursuit of autonomy and freedom prompts the reader to reflect on the enduring relevance of classical narratives, despite their tragic persistence.Nel panorama editoriale contemporaneo, che vede il grande successo del genere del retelling mitologico di mano femminile, si distingue Madeline Miller, autrice americana che ha già all’attivo due romanzi e due short stories dedicati alla riscrittura di episodi del mito classico. In particolare, il racconto Galatea è degno di interesse, in quanto si propone di rileggere la vicenda ovidiana di Pigmalione in chiave femminista: da storia di creazione volta a celebrare la potenza dell’arte e dell’artista, Galatea diventa storia di amore violento e possesso, in cui la donna vive una situazione di subalternità e reclusione a opera di un marito-padrone. Il mito è quindi la base di partenza per raccontare la piaga, fin troppo attuale, della violenza domestica: il doloroso viaggio di Galatea verso l’autodeterminazione e la libertà costringe il lettore a riflettere su come i classici siano ancora, per quanto tragicamente, attuali.

Il "sugo della storia". La storia dell’alimentazione tra ricerca e didattica

Based on the experience of the project At the Table with Garibaldi and Mazzini, this article explores the educational potential of food history in conveying historical knowledge. Food—understood as source, narrative, and practice—offers a way to engage students and non-specialist audiences with complex topics such as political exile, national identity, and the material culture of the 19th century. Drawing on work carried out with schools in Liguria and Sardinia, the article offers a methodological reflection on the use of cooking as a tool for teaching and public engagement: the materiality of food, its symbolic charge, and its ability to evoke collective memories prove to be effective instruments for narrating the past and promoting an accessible form of history.A partire dall’esperienza del progetto A tavola con Garibaldi e Mazzini, il contributo esplora le potenzialità didattiche della storia dell’alimentazione nella trasmissione della conoscenza storica. Il cibo, inteso come fonte, racconto e pratica, consente di avvicinare studenti e pubblico non specialista a temi complessi quali l’esilio politico, l’identità nazionale e la cultura materiale dell’Ottocento. Alla luce dell’esperienza svolta con gli istituti scolastici della Liguria e della Sardegna, l’articolo propone una riflessione metodologica sull’uso della cucina come strumento di insegnamento e divulgazione: la materialità del cibo, la sua carica simbolica e la sua capacità di evocare memorie collettive si rivelano strumenti efficaci per raccontare il passato e promuovere una storia accessibile

The Evolution of Hungarian National(ist) Art Exhibitions in the 1920s

This article focuses on the “Representative Exhibitions” organized under the aegis of the Hungarian government in the inter-war period, from the end of the First World War until 1930. It considers the underlying ideology and rhetoric of these exhibitions and how they both changed over time. In their fundamental organization the shows were quite similar and often contained the same art works, but how these exhibitions and their artifacts were introduced by the catalogue essay often changed over time. Immediately after the First World War in the aftermath of the Treaty of Trianon, the exhibitions were revanchist. As the decade progressed, they become more and more modernist and international. Ultimately, in the latter years of the decade, as with the 1927 Polish and 1928 German shows, they became catalysts for reintegrating Hungarian history into that of Western Europe.L’articolo si concentra sulle “Esposizioni Rappresentative” organizzate sotto l’egida del governo ungherese nel periodo tra le due guerre, dalla fine della Prima guerra mondiale fino al 1930. Si esaminano l’ideologia e la retorica sottese a queste esposizioni e come entrambe si siano modificate nel tempo. Nella loro organizzazione sostanziale, le mostre erano piuttosto simili e spesso includevano le stesse opere d’arte, ma il modo in cui queste esposizioni e i loro manufatti venivano presentati nel catalogo cambiava frequentemente nel corso degli anni. Subito dopo la Prima guerra mondiale, in seguito al Trattato di Trianon, le mostre avevano un carattere revanscista. Con il passare del decennio divennero sempre più moderniste e internazionali. Alla fine degli anni Venti, come nel caso delle mostre in Polonia del 1927 e in Germania del 1928, esse diventarono catalizzatori per il reinserimento della storia ungherese in quella dell’Europa occidentale

Semplificazione nei musei in Leichte Sprache tedesca e in linguaggio facile italiano

After offering a theoretical introduction to the principles of German Easy Language (“Leichte Sprache”) and Italian Easy Language (“linguaggio facile” italiano), the article focuses on their use in museum communication. The linguistic data analysed consist of two corpora: the first corpus includes a selection of German museum guides in “Leichte Sprache” and the corresponding standard language versions, while the second corpus collects a selection of Italian museum guides in “linguaggio facile” italiano and the standard language versions. The linguistic data are analysed from an intralinguistic perspective (comparison of standard and simplified language versions): the specific object of this analysis is the determinologization of specialised or otherwise difficult terms in the simplified version. The linguistic data are also analysed according to an interlinguistic perspective (comparison between guides in “Leichte Sprache” and guides in “linguaggio facile” italiano): the object of this analysis is the identification of common characteristics between the two language versions.After offering a theoretical introduction to the principles of German Easy Language (“Leichte Sprache”) and Italian Easy Language (“linguaggio facile” italiano), the article focuses on their use in museum communication. The linguistic data analysed consist of two corpora: the first corpus includes a selection of German museum guides in “Leichte Sprache” and the corresponding standard language versions, while the second corpus collects a selection of Italian museum guides in “linguaggio facile” italiano and the standard language versions. The linguistic data are analysed from an intralinguistic perspective (comparison of standard and simplified language versions): the specific object of this analysis is the determinologization of specialised or otherwise difficult terms in the simplified version. The linguistic data are also analysed according to an interlinguistic perspective (comparison between guides in “Leichte Sprache” and guides in “linguaggio facile” italiano): the object of this analysis is the identification of common characteristics between the two language versions.After offering a theoretical introduction to the principles of German Easy Language (“Leichte Sprache”) and Italian Easy Language (“linguaggio facile” italiano), the article focuses on their use in museum communication. The linguistic data analysed consist of two corpora: the first corpus includes a selection of German museum guides in “Leichte Sprache” and the corresponding standard language versions, while the second corpus collects a selection of Italian museum guides in “linguaggio facile” italiano and the standard language versions. The linguistic data are analysed from an intralinguistic perspective (comparison of standard and simplified language versions): the specific object of this analysis is the determinologization of specialised or otherwise difficult terms in the simplified version. The linguistic data are also analysed according to an interlinguistic perspective (comparison between guides in “Leichte Sprache” and guides in “linguaggio facile” italiano): the object of this analysis is the identification of common characteristics between the two language versions

Counter-Mapping Spatial Footprint and Economic Activity of the Logistics Complex in the Netherlands

The growing footprint and the economic importance of the logistics complex has become an urgent planning topic on policy agendas in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and its neighboring countries. The rise of the XXL warehouse is an important element in this discourse. The discourse typically features many different growth figures and maps on a highly aggregated level, whereas the source data are often not made available. Policymakers and researchers, however, need a more detailed comprehensive overview to make adequate decisions, analyze developments over time, and communicate with the broader public. This paper presents the counter-mapping process of compiling, validating, and sharing such a cartographic overview, including different types and size classes of distribution centers (DCs). It discusses several methodological and practical obstacles, as well as the use of an interactive map and a dashboard to inform a broader public, and the representation of the time dimension. Furthermore, it discusses insights of the open-access cartography of the logistics complex that challenge the common narratives outlined by the market and government, and it provides recommendations for the updating and improvement of the dataset and visualization

Already compliant? Germany’s (non-)implementation of the Adequate Minimum Wage Directive

This article analyses Germany’s (non-)implementation of the Adequate Minimum Wage Directive (AMWD) in light of the government’s claim that existing laws are already compliant. The analysis concludes that although the federal government is developing an action plan for social dialogue (Article 4(2) AMWD), the legislature has not made any structural changes to the Minimum Wage Act. Instead, the decisive changes have been made by the Minimum Wage Commission, which has updated its internal procedures. This passive approach leaves key questions unanswered regarding the legal nature and purpose of the minimum wage, particularly following the CJEU’s judgment in Case C-19/23