The hacking monopolism trilogy.

The three artworks of the Hacking Monopolism Trilogy are Face to Facebook, Amazon Noir and GWEI-Google Will Eat Itself. These works have much in common in terms of both methodologies and strategies. They all use custom programmed software to exploit three of the biggest online corporations, deploying conceptual hacks that generate unexpected holes in their well-oiled marketing and economic system. All three projects were 'Media Hack Performances' that exploited security vulnerabilities of the internet giants' platforms to raise media attention about their abuse of power. These performances were staged through the global mass media for millions of spectators worldwide. The processes of the projects are always illustrated diagrams that show the main directions and processes under which the software has been developed to execute the performances. Finally, all the installations we exhibited did not use computers or networks, focusing more on the display of the processes than on the technologies

Diagrams and algorithms

Paolo Cirio is a conceptual artist who works with legal, economic and semiotic systems of the information society. He investigates social fields impacted by the Internet, such as privacy, copyright, politics and finance. He shows his research and intervention-based works through artifacts, photos, installations, videos, and public art. Cirio has exhibited in international museums and institutions and has won a number of awards, including Golden Nica at Ars Electronica, Transmediale Prize and the Eyebeam fellowship, among others. Visit his website at https://paolocirio.net

Dosimetry of microbeam radiotherapy by flexible hydrogenated amorphous silicon detectors

Objective. Detectors that can provide accurate dosimetry for microbeam radiation therapy (MRT) must possess intrinsic radiation hardness, a high dynamic range, and a micron-scale spatial resolution. In this work we characterize hydrogenated amorphous silicon detectors for MRT dosimetry, presenting a novel combination of flexible, ultra-thin and radiation-hard features. Approach. Two detectors are explored: an n-type/intrinsic/p-type planar diode (NIP) and an NIP with an additional charge selective layer (NIP + CSC). Results. The sensitivity of the NIP + CSC detector was greater than the NIP detector for all measurement conditions. At 1 V and 0 kGy under the 3T Cu-Cu synchrotron broadbeam, the NIP + CSC detector sensitivity of (7.76 +/- 0.01) pC cGy-1 outperformed the NIP detector sensitivity of (3.55 +/- 0.23) pC cGy-1 by 219%. The energy dependence of both detectors matches closely to the attenuation coefficient ratio of silicon against water. Radiation damage measurements of both detectors out to 40 kGy revealed a higher radiation tolerance in the NIP detector compared to the NIP + CSC (17.2% and 33.5% degradations, respectively). Percentage depth dose profiles matched the PTW microDiamond detector's performance to within +/- 6% for all beam filtrations except in 3T Al-Al due to energy dependence. The 3T Cu-Cu microbeam field profile was reconstructed and returned microbeam width and peak-to-peak values of (51 +/- 1) mu m and (405 +/- 5) mu m, respectively. The peak-to-valley dose ratio was measured as a function of depth and agrees within error to the values obtained with the PTW microDiamond. X-ray beam induced charge mapping of the detector revealed minimal dose perturbations from extra-cameral materials. Significance. The detectors are comparable to commercially available dosimeters for quality assurance in MRT. With added benefits of being micron-sized and possessing a flexible water-equivalent substrate, these detectors are attractive candidates for quality assurance, in-vivo dosimetry and in-line beam monitoring for MRT and FLASH therapy

CMS physics technical design report : Addendum on high density QCD with heavy ions

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Occupational Safety and Health in highway maintenance yards: An approach suitable to face special criticalities

On the request of Prosecutor Office, the Authors carried out a research work to define the extent of the Occupational Safety and Health - OS&H criticalities affecting the highway maintenance yards, in normal and special scenarios where hazardous freights are involved. The high number of work related accidents in maintenance/improvement yards, often characterized by dramatic Severity Rates, requires a special Risk Assessment and Management. The paper summarizes the results of a research leading to identify the main parameters directly or indirectly conditioning the design and safety of the highway maintenance yards. We developed a schematization of yard typologies and contexts, upon which a thorough Risk Assessment and Management becomes possible. Moreover, an original Accident Analysis Technique provided precious support to the study, filling the gaps of information on the Standards violations of some accident databases. Finally, the paper discusses some innovative Safety Control measures for different highway scenarios

Criticalities on highway maintenance yards: some suggestions to improve the effectiveness of OS&H supervision/inspection activities

Research work results on Occupational Safety and Health -OS&H- aspects of highway maintenance yards in normal operative conditions and special situations - typically potential interferences from heavy traffic - stressed the diversification of yards typologies and criticalities. The European Directive 92/57/EEC on the implementation of minimum Safety and Health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites concentrates on the improvement of Risk Assessment and Management from the very first steps of the design, and introduces coordinators charged of a safe project preparation and of the execution phase supervising. In particular, in the case of highway maintenance yards, the Coordinator for safety and health matters at the project execution stage should manage both routine situations, and situations requiring high expertise and capacity of judgment. In such complex scenarios, Safety inspection activities become a demanding task also in terms of time and resources for both the Company and the National Inspectorate supervisors. The paper discusses an original approach for the optimization of supervision / inspection activities, based on the appropriate use of Fellow Supervisors to support the Coordinator in the routine activities, with the added benefit of an increased presence of "safety people" at the yard. The setup of an appropriate data gathering, recording and mining system, organized in interlinked cards in logical sequence, contributes to the efficiency and thoroughness of the work of the both the Coordinator and the Fellow Supervisors. The results of ex post tests on a real case -input data provided by the Prosecutor Office which proposed the study- can be considered significant

Thriving in Circularity: Vitality of Business Models development in Circular (Bio)Economy

In recent years, the alarming surge in resource consumption has heightened global environmental awareness, prompting a critical examination of consumer behavior and production practices. The realization of the potentially catastrophic implications of these patterns on sustainability has led to a growing recognition of impending ecological challenges and the potential for social and economic collapse. Against this backdrop, the scientific community has witnessed significant advancements in the realms of circular economy and bioeconomy, emphasizing the need for holistic business models to underpin a circular bioeconomy. This short communication aims to emphasize the indispensable role of comprehensive business models within the circular (bio)economy, making a valuable contribution to existing literature. By focusing on the combination and profound impact of these models, the communication seeks to guide businesses towards success by aligning with the core principles of the circular economy. Delving into the essential components of a successful business model within the circular bioeconomy, this work offers insights crucial for policymakers, decision-makers, academia, industry professionals, engineers, and other key stakeholders. Through these insights, the communication strives to foster a deeper understanding and encourage the adoption of strategies that promote sustainability and resource efficiency in the dynamic landscape of the contemporary global economy while at the same time providing limitations and barriers to be expected for such implementations

Thriving in circularity: Vitality of business models development in circular (bio)economy

In recent years, the alarming surge in resource consumption has heightened global environmental awareness, prompting a critical examination of consumer behavior and production practices. The realization of the potentially catastrophic implications of these patterns on sustainability has led to a growing recognition of impending ecological challenges and the potential for social and economic collapse. Against this backdrop, the scientific community has witnessed significant advancements in the realms of circular economy and bioeconomy, emphasizing the need for holistic business models to underpin a circular bioeconomy. This short communication aims to emphasize the indispensable role of comprehensive business models within the circular (bio)economy, making a valuable contribution to existing literature. By focusing on the combination and profound impact of these models, the communication seeks to guide businesses towards success by aligning with the core principles of the circular economy. Delving into the essential components of a successful business model within the circular bioeconomy, this work offers insights crucial for policymakers, decision-makers, academia, industry professionals, engineers, and other key stakeholders. Through these insights, the communication strives to foster a deeper understanding and encourage the adoption of strategies that promote sustainability and resource efficiency in the dynamic landscape of the contemporary global economy while at the same time providing limitations and barriers to be expected for such implementations

Dosimetry of microbeam radiotherapy by flexible hydrogenated amorphous silicon detectors

Objective. Detectors that can provide accurate dosimetry for microbeam radiation therapy (MRT) must possess intrinsic radiation hardness, a high dynamic range, and a micron-scale spatial resolution. In this work we characterize hydrogenated amorphous silicon detectors for MRT dosimetry, presenting a novel combination of flexible, ultra-thin and radiation-hard features. Approach. Two detectors are explored: an n-type/intrinsic/p-type planar diode (NIP) and an NIP with an additional charge selective layer (NIP + CSC). Results. The sensitivity of the NIP + CSC detector was greater than the NIP detector for all measurement conditions. At 1 V and 0 kGy under the 3T Cu-Cu synchrotron broadbeam, the NIP + CSC detector sensitivity of (7.76 ± 0.01) pC cGy−1 outperformed the NIP detector sensitivity of (3.55 ± 0.23) pC cGy−1 by 219%. The energy dependence of both detectors matches closely to the attenuation coefficient ratio of silicon against water. Radiation damage measurements of both detectors out to 40 kGy revealed a higher radiation tolerance in the NIP detector compared to the NIP + CSC (17.2% and 33.5% degradations, respectively). Percentage depth dose profiles matched the PTW microDiamond detector’s performance to within ±6% for all beam filtrations except in 3T Al-Al due to energy dependence. The 3T Cu-Cu microbeam field profile was reconstructed and returned microbeam width and peak-to-peak values of (51 ± 1) μm and (405 ± 5) μm, respectively. The peak-to-valley dose ratio was measured as a function of depth and agrees within error to the values obtained with the PTW microDiamond. X-ray beam induced charge mapping of the detector revealed minimal dose perturbations from extra-cameral materials. Significance. The detectors are comparable to commercially available dosimeters for quality assurance in MRT. With added benefits of being micron-sized and possessing a flexible water-equivalent substrate, these detectors are attractive candidates for quality assurance, in-vivo dosimetry and in-line beam monitoring for MRT and FLASH therapy