Archival Authority Records as Linked Data thanks to Wikidata, schema.org and the Records in Context Ontology

The presentation showcases how an XML-dataset of authority records can be converted into Linked Data (as N-Triples) and into the archival standard XML-EAC (Encoded Archival Context)

Die nachhaltige Bewahrung einer Forschungsdatenbank durch Linked Data. Laut welchem Vokabular?

Linked data offers the possibility not only to provide standard-compliant datasets but also to preserve metadata durably and sustainably if these are linked to linked data vocabularies. But which vocabulary should you use? The use case of a research database at the Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History shows the advantages of using Wikidata for the creation of linked data and to use Wikidata / DBpedia as backup vocabulary

Nachhaltige Standardisierung von archivalischen Taxonomien und Thesauri durch SKOS (Simple Knowledge Organisation System)

The presentation showcases how SKOS (Simple Knowledge Organisation System) Linked-Data taxonomies can be generated online and visualised by means of free and open-source software

Die nachhaltige Bewahrung einer Forschungsdatenbank durch Linked Data. Laut welchem Vokabular?

Linked data offers the possibility not only to provide standard-compliant datasets but also to preserve metadata durably and sustainably if these are linked to linked data vocabularies. But which vocabulary should you use? The use case of a research database at the Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History shows the advantages of using Wikidata for the creation of linked data and to use Wikidata / DBpedia as backup vocabulary

Alte Ceccato. Una banglatown nel nordest

Alte Ceccato, frazione di Montecchio Maggiore, provincia di Vicenza: ieri, piccola comunità di fabbrica nata negli anni ’50 attorno all’utopia padronale di Pietro Ceccato; oggi, snodo della diaspora bangladese nel cuore del continuo suburbano del nordest italiano.Il volume, basato su un’ampia ricerca sul campo, racconta e interpreta le trasformazioni urbane e sociali, la rivitalizzazione degli spazi pubblici ad opera della comunità immigrata, le inevitabili tensioni, i conflitti e le discriminazioni.Alte Ceccato è unica, ma non è sola: come tutti gli esempi unici, è necessario studiarla perché comprendere le dinamiche in atto in questa piccola “frazione globale” insegna molto sul nostro presente e dà la chiave del nostro prossimo futuro

Records Management im Universitätsarchiv Hamburg

Die Schriftgutverwaltung ist an der Universität Hamburg dem Universitätsarchiv angegliedert, das auch für die elektronische Aktenführung in der Präsidialverwaltung zuständig ist. Die Erstellung eines prozessorientierten Aktenplans und die Einführung eines Dokumentenmanagementsystems (DMS) in die gesamte Universität wären vorteilhaft in Sachen Zusammenarbeit, Nachvollziehbarkeit, Transparenz und Langzeitarchivierung, und würden ein ganz- und einheitliches Records Management ermöglichen.At the University of Hamburg, records management is attached to the University Archives, which is also responsible for the electronic record management in the presidential administration. The creation of a process-oriented filing plan and the introduction of a document management system (DMS) in the entire university would be advantageous in terms of teamwork, traceability, transparency and digital preservation. Also, it would enable a new, more comprehensive and uniform records management

Human neural stem cell transplantation in ALS: initial results from a phase I trial

We report the initial results from a phase I clinical trial for ALS. We transplanted GMP-grade, fetal human neural stem cells from natural in utero death (hNSCs) into the anterior horns of the spinal cord to test for the safety of both cells and neurosurgical procedures in these patients. The trial was approved by the Istituto Superiore di Sanit\ue0 and the competent Ethics Committees and was monitored by an external Safety Board

Mosquito, Bird and Human Surveillance of West Nile and Usutu Viruses in Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy) in 2010

<div><h3>Background</h3><p>In 2008, after the first West Nile virus (WNV) detection in the Emilia-Romagna region, a surveillance system, including mosquito- and bird-based surveillance, was established to evaluate the virus presence. Surveillance was improved in following years by extending the monitoring to larger areas and increasing the numbers of mosquitoes and birds tested.</p> <h3>Methodology/Principal Findings</h3><p>A network of mosquito traps, evenly distributed and regularly activated, was set up within the surveyed area. A total of 438,558 mosquitoes, grouped in 3,111 pools and 1,276 birds (1,130 actively sampled and 146 from passive surveillance), were tested by biomolecular analysis. The survey detected WNV in 3 <em>Culex pipiens</em> pools while Usutu virus (USUV) was found in 89 <em>Cx. pipiens</em> pools and in 2 <em>Aedes albopictus</em> pools. Two birds were WNV-positive and 12 were USUV-positive. Furthermore, 30 human cases of acute meningoencephalitis, possibly caused by WNV or USUV, were evaluated for both viruses and 1,053 blood bags were tested for WNV, without any positive result.</p> <h3>Conclusions/Significance</h3><p>Despite not finding symptomatic human WNV infections during 2010, the persistence of the virus, probably due to overwintering, was confirmed through viral circulation in mosquitoes and birds, as well as for USUV. In 2010, circulation of the two viruses was lower and more delayed than in 2009, but this decrease was not explained by the relative abundance of <em>Cx. pipiens</em> mosquito, which was greater in 2010. The USUV detection in mosquito species confirms the role of <em>Cx. pipiens</em> as the main vector and the possible involvement of <em>Ae. albopictus</em> in the virus cycle. The effects of meteorological conditions on the presence of USUV-positive mosquito pools were considered finding an association with drought conditions and a wide temperature range. The output produced by the surveillance system demonstrated its usefulness and reliability in terms of planning public health policies.</p> </div

SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives : data from an international prospective cohort study

Background: Preoperative SARS-CoV-2 vaccination could support safer elective surgery. Vaccine numbers are limited so this study aimed to inform their prioritization by modelling. Methods: The primary outcome was the number needed to vaccinate (NNV) to prevent one COVID-19-related death in 1 year. NNVs were based on postoperative SARS-CoV-2 rates and mortality in an international cohort study (surgical patients), and community SARS-CoV-2 incidence and case fatality data (general population). NNV estimates were stratified by age (18-49, 50-69, 70 or more years) and type of surgery. Best- and worst-case scenarios were used to describe uncertainty. Results: NNVs were more favourable in surgical patients than the general population. The most favourable NNVs were in patients aged 70 years or more needing cancer surgery (351; best case 196, worst case 816) or non-cancer surgery (733; best case 407, worst case 1664). Both exceeded the NNV in the general population (1840; best case 1196, worst case 3066). NNVs for surgical patients remained favourable at a range of SARS-CoV-2 incidence rates in sensitivity analysis modelling. Globally, prioritizing preoperative vaccination of patients needing elective surgery ahead of the general population could prevent an additional 58 687 (best case 115 007, worst case 20 177) COVID-19-related deaths in 1 year. Conclusion: As global roll out of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination proceeds, patients needing elective surgery should be prioritized ahead of the general population.Peer reviewe