IL MUSEO DELL’OSSERVATORIO VESUVIANO E IL SUO PUBBLICO. ANNI 2005 - 2009

The Vesuvius Observatory, first volcanological observatory in the world, was built in 1841 by King Ferdinand II of Bourbon. It is now the Naples section of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). Since its foundation it has been not only a reference point for national and international scientific community, but also a place of information and dissemination for the population in the field of research and monitoring of volcanic phenomena. Always museum activities, guided tours through the collections of scientific instruments, rocks and minerals have been carried out in it. Since 2000 scientific and historical collections located into the old building of Vesuvius Observatory have been organized in the exhibition "Vesuvius: 2000 years of observations", which describes the eruptive history of Somma-Vesuvius, with the aim of providing updated information about monitoring of active volcanoes, on eruptive phenomena and related hazards, educating the population of areas exposed to volcanic hazards. The museum path is targeted to public of any geographical origin and cultural background and could be considered a journey through the history of volcanology from the beginning until the present day. In the exhibition, Vesuvius is the backdrop to an exhibition in which purely scientific elements coexist with historical, archaeological, literary, artistic aspects, thanks to the support of images, documents such as the geological map of Henry James Johnston-Lavis and the book "Campi Flegrei" by William Hamilton, specimens of rocks and minerals and old scientific instruments, used in the past for monitoring volcanic activity, including the first electromagnetic seismograph made by Luigi Palmieri. The first part of this work is focussed on the description of the existing exhibition. Since 2000 the statistical survey of the public of the museum has been carried out through an evaluation procedure form. The findings relate to the monthly and annual attendance, geographical origin and kind of visitors. In the second part of this work results for the five years from 2005 to 2009 are described. The characterization of different audiences in the museum means that, from time to time, the path of the visit could be arranged according to the expectations and needs of visitors; in this context, the museum educator plays the delicate role of mediator, with accurate language, between the contents of the museum and those who interact with it

‘Stick them to the cross’:Anti-trafficking apps and the production of ignorance

There is a long history of ignorance production around trafficking in human beings. A proliferation of anti-trafficking apps plays an important role in the reinforcement of this ignorance. Anti-trafficking apps work in different ways to other (mis)information tools, but there is a lack of academic research on the topic. This paper addresses this gap through an agnotological approach: focusing on how ignorance is produced and becomes productive, rather than seeing ignorance as just a lack of knowledge. We investigate how anti-trafficking apps are used to manipulate (mis)understandings of and responses to human trafficking by enabling new types of awareness raising, user participation and ignorance production. The networking of ignorance that this allows – and the integration of this into new aspects of everyday life – illustrates de Goede’s (2012) warning that “the network is problematic as a security technique…because, ultimately, it has no outside” (p. 228)

Cognitive and sociocultural aspects of robotized technology: innovative processes of adaptation

The paper dwells upon interaction between socio-cultural phenomena and cognitive characteristics of robotized technology. The interdisciplinary approach was employed in order to cast light on the manifold and multilevel identity of scientific advance in terms of robotized technology within the mental realm. Analyzing robotized technology from the viewpoint of its significance for the modern society is one of the upcoming trends in the contemporary scientific realm. The robots under production are capable of interacting with people; this results in a growing necessity for the studies on social status of robotized technological items. Socio-cultural aspect of cognitive robotized technology is reflected in the fact that the nature becomes 'aware' of itself via human brain, a human being tends to strives for perfection in their intellectual and moral dimensions

Educational robotics as an Innovative teaching practice using technology: minimization of risks

This research is focused on studying educational robotics, specifically robots which provide functions of educational activity. We have considered the questions of intelligent agents' behavior and have studied their educational opportunities. Educational robotics is a powerful tool of developing person's skills and abilities in various fields of technical creativity and professional activity. The evolutionary development of robotics is connected with development of artificial intelligence, where emotions play a great role in operations. Nowadays the main thing is to form the ability and skills of optimum interaction with social environment when a person, based on gained knowledge, is capable to put goals of the activity in strict accordance with laws and society conditions and using current technology

Requirements Engineering

Requirements Engineering (RE) aims to ensure that systems meet the needs of their stakeholders including users, sponsors, and customers. Often consid- ered as one of the earliest activities in software engineering, it has developed into a set of activities that touch almost every step of the software development process. In this chapter, we reflect on how the need for RE was first recognised and how its foundational concepts were developed. We present the seminal papers on four main activities of the RE process, namely (i) elicitation, (ii) modelling & analysis, (iii) as- surance, and (iv) management & evolution. We also discuss some current research challenges in the area, including security requirements engineering as well as RE for mobile and ubiquitous computing. Finally, we identify some open challenges and research gaps that require further exploration

Sulla tipologia e sulla problematicit\ue0 delle frane nel Genovesato

Viene illustrata la tipologia e la problematica delle frane nella zona di Genov

IL MUSEO DELL’OSSERVATORIO VESUVIANO E IL SUO PUBBLICO. ANNI 2005 - 2009

The Vesuvius Observatory, first volcanological observatory in the world, was built in 1841 by King Ferdinand II of Bourbon. It is now the Naples section of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). Since its foundation it has been not only a reference point for national and international scientific community, but also a place of information and dissemination for the population in the field of research and monitoring of volcanic phenomena. Always museum activities, guided tours through the collections of scientific instruments, rocks and minerals have been carried out in it. Since 2000 scientific and historical collections located into the old building of Vesuvius Observatory have been organized in the exhibition "Vesuvius: 2000 years of observations", which describes the eruptive history of Somma-Vesuvius, with the aim of providing updated information about monitoring of active volcanoes, on eruptive phenomena and related hazards, educating the population of areas exposed to volcanic hazards. The museum path is targeted to public of any geographical origin and cultural background and could be considered a journey through the history of volcanology from the beginning until the present day. In the exhibition, Vesuvius is the backdrop to an exhibition in which purely scientific elements coexist with historical, archaeological, literary, artistic aspects, thanks to the support of images, documents such as the geological map of Henry James Johnston-Lavis and the book "Campi Flegrei" by William Hamilton, specimens of rocks and minerals and old scientific instruments, used in the past for monitoring volcanic activity, including the first electromagnetic seismograph made by Luigi Palmieri. The first part of this work is focussed on the description of the existing exhibition. Since 2000 the statistical survey of the public of the museum has been carried out through an evaluation procedure form. The findings relate to the monthly and annual attendance, geographical origin and kind of visitors. In the second part of this work results for the five years from 2005 to 2009 are described. The characterization of different audiences in the museum means that, from time to time, the path of the visit could be arranged according to the expectations and needs of visitors; in this context, the museum educator plays the delicate role of mediator, with accurate language, between the contents of the museum and those who interact with it.Published1-385.9. Formazione e informazioneN/A or not JCRope

The Museum of Vesuvius Observatory and its audience. Years 2005 - 2009

The museum of Vesuvius Observatory was created through the enlargement and updating of a permanent exhibition, set up in 2000 with the aim of make citizens aware of volcanic phenomena, volcanic hazard and surveillance of active volcanoes in high risk areas, such as Naples and surroundings. The museum is located into the historical building of the Vesuvius Observatory, the first volcanological observatory in the world, currently part of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). In the museum the dominant theme is Vesuvius: scientific issues are strictly interlaced with historical, archaeological and literary topics. The exhibition path goes from the presentation of volcanic hazard to volcanological methodologies used to define the eruptive history of a volcano. It traces the eruptive history of Somma-Vesuvius pointing out the most famous eruptions of 79 AD and 1944. Volcanic products are also displayed. The path is enriched by the exhibition of historical documents as the geological map of Somma–Vesuvius by Johnston-Lavis and copies of Ercolano and Pompeii casts. Also historical scientific instruments are shown, including the first electromagnetic Palmieri seismograph. The tour ends with a practical experience of simulation of an earthquake. Since the year 2000 checking of visiting public was carried out. This work presents statistics related to the public of the museum in the years 2005 - 2009. The monthly occurrence of visitors, visitors origin, category of visitors (distinguishing among schools, universities, groups and others) percentage, amount of visitors during weekdays and holidays are presented. Statistics put in evidence that the audience is mostly made up of school groups, coming from the Campania region preferentially in the months of April and May. The accurate identification of the public allows the museum staff to arrange a tour tailored for different types of visitors, enhancing the quality of the communication.PublishedPuerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain5.9. Formazione e informazioneope

The Museum of Vesuvius Observatory and its audience. Years 2005 - 2009

The museum of Vesuvius Observatory was created through the enlargement and updating of a permanent exhibition, set up in 2000 with the aim of make citizens aware of volcanic phenomena, volcanic hazard and surveillance of active volcanoes in high risk areas, such as Naples and surroundings. The museum is located into the historical building of the Vesuvius Observatory, the first volcanological observatory in the world, currently part of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). In the museum the dominant theme is Vesuvius: scientific issues are strictly interlaced with historical, archaeological and literary topics. The exhibition path goes from the presentation of volcanic hazard to volcanological methodologies used to define the eruptive history of a volcano. It traces the eruptive history of Somma-Vesuvius pointing out the most famous eruptions of 79 AD and 1944. Volcanic products are also displayed. The path is enriched by the exhibition of historical documents as the geological map of Somma–Vesuvius by Johnston-Lavis and copies of Ercolano and Pompeii casts. Also historical scientific instruments are shown, including the first electromagnetic Palmieri seismograph. The tour ends with a practical experience of simulation of an earthquake. Since the year 2000 checking of visiting public was carried out. This work presents statistics related to the public of the museum in the years 2005 - 2009. The monthly occurrence of visitors, visitors origin, category of visitors (distinguishing among schools, universities, groups and others) percentage, amount of visitors during weekdays and holidays are presented. Statistics put in evidence that the audience is mostly made up of school groups, coming from the Campania region preferentially in the months of April and May. The accurate identification of the public allows the museum staff to arrange a tour tailored for different types of visitors, enhancing the quality of the communication

Gli scavi archeologici nella chiesa di S. Maria della strada a Taurisano (LE). Scavi 2004

The contribution concerns the archaeological excavations conducted inside the church of Santa Maria della Strada in Taurisano (LE) carried out in May 2004 by the University of Lecc